Yealink T42G User manual

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YEALINK T42G
THE SIP-T42G IS A FEATURE-RICH SIP PHONE FOR BUSINESS. THE 3-LINE IP PHONE
HAS BEEN DESIGNED BY PURSUING EASE OF USE IN EVEN THE TINIEST DETAILS. DELIVERING A
SUPERB SOUND QUALITY AS WELL AS RICH VISUAL EXPERIENCE. SUPPORTS SEAMLESS
MIGRATION TO GIGE-BASED NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE. WITH PROGRAMMABLE KEYS, THE IP
PHONE SUPPORTS VAST PRODUCTIVITY-ENHANCING FEATURES. USING STANDARD ENCRYPTION
PROTOCOLS TO PERFORM HIGHLY SECURE REMOTE PROVISIONING AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES.
HANDSET COMPONENT
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
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LCD Screen
Shows information about calls, messages, soft keys, time,
date and other relevant data:
Call information –caller ID, call duration
Icons (for example, DND)
Missed call test or second incoming caller information
Prompt test [for example, “saving config file”
Time and date

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Power Indicator LED
Indicates phone power and some features statuses.
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Line Keys
Use these keys to activate up to three accounts and assign
various features
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Mute Key
Toggles and indicates mute feature
Headset Key
Toggles and indicates the headset mode
Message Key
Access voice mails
Redial Key
Redials a previously dialled number
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Speakerphone Key
Toggles the hands free speakerphone mode
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Volume Key
Adjust the volume of the handset, headset, speaker and
ringer
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Keypad
Provides the digits, letters and special characters in
context-sensitive applications
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Scroll though the displayed information
Confirms actions or answers incoming calls
Cancels actions or rejects incoming calls
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Soft Keys
Label automatically to identify their context-sensitive
features
HANDSET ICONS
ICON
DESCRIPTION
Network is unavailable
Registered successfully
Registered failed
Registering
Hands –free speakerphone mode
Handset mode
Headset mode
Voice Mail
Auto Answer
Do Not Disturb

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Call Hold
Call Mute
Ringer volume is 0
Keypad lock
Alphanumeric input mode
Numeric input mode
Multi-lingual lowercase letters input mode
Multi-lingual uppercase letters input mode
Multi-lingual uppercase and lowercase letters input mode
Call Forward/Forwarded Calls
Missed Calls
Received Calls
Placed Calls
Recording box is full
A call cannot be recorded
Recording starts successfully
Recording cannot be started
Recording cannot be stopped
TIPS FOR USING YOUR HANDSET
MAKING A CALL
You can place a call in three ways
-Using the handset
-Using the speakerphone

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-User the headset
You can also dial the number first, and then choose the way you want to speak to the other
party.
To place a call using the handset
1. Pick up the handset
2. Enter the desired number using the keypad
3. Press ok or the send soft key
To place a call using the hands-free speakerphone mode:
Do one of the following
1. With the handset on hook press the speaker button or the link key to obtain a
dial tone. Enter the desired number and press ok or the send soft key
2. With the handset on hook, enter the desired number using the keypad, press the
speaker button, ok or the send soft key
Answering a Call
When you are not in another call, you can answer a call in three ways
-Using the handset
-Using the speaker phone
-Using the headset
Answering when not in another call
Call duration and destination will always appear on the LCD screen for the active call
To answer a call using the handset
1. Pick up the handset
To answer a call when using the hands-free speakerphone mode
Do one of the following

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1. Press the speaker phone button
2. With the handset on hook and the headset mode deactivated press the answer soft
key
3. With the handset on hook and the headset mode deactivated, press the link key [the
line key LED flashes green]
TO ANSWER A CALL USING THE HEADSET
Do one of the following
1. Press the headset button
2. With the headset mode activated press the answer soft key
3. With the headset mode activated, press the line key [the line key LED flashes green]
ANSWERING WHEN IN ANOTHER CALL
If you have an activate call, and an incoming call arrives on the phone, do one of the following
1. Press the answer soft key
a. The incoming call is answered and the original call is places on hold
2. Press the down key to access the new call, press ok or the answer soft key
a. The incoming call is answered and the original call is placed on hold.
MUTING A CALL
You can mute the microphone of the active audio device during an active call, and then the
other party cannot hear you.
TO MUTE A CALL
-Press during an active call.
-The mute key LED illuminates solid red
-The LCD screen indicates that the call is on mute
TO UNMUTE A CALL
-Press again to unmute the call
-The mute key LED goes out

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VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
-During the call, you can press the volume adjustment bars to adjust the volume
PUTTING A CALL ON HOLD
To place a call on hold
1. Press the Hold soft key during a call
a. The line key LED flashes green.
b. The LCD screen indicates that the call is on hold.
CALL TRANSFER
You can transfer a call to another party in one of three ways
-Blind Transfer: transfer a call directly to another party without consulting
-Semi-announced transfer: transfer a call when the target phone is ringing
-Announced Transfer: transfer a call with prior consulting
BLIND TRANSFER:
-Press the Tran soft key during a call
-Enter the number you want to transfer the call to
-Press the Tran soft key to complete the transfer
-Then the call is connected to the number to which you are transferrin
SEMI - ANNOUNCED TRANSFER:
-Press the Tran soft key during a call
-Do one of the following
oEnter the number you want to transfer the call to
oPress the directory soft key, and then select local directory. Select the
desired group and search for the contact

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oPress the directory soft key and then select history. Select the desired list
and use the up and down keys to select the entry
oPress the directory soft key, and then select remote phone book. Select the
desired group and search for the contact
-Press ok or send to dial out
-Press the Tran soft key to complete the transfer when receiving ring back
-After C answered it, A and C can have a private conversation without B hearing it,
then A hung up or press the TRAN button to complete the transfer
ANNOUNCED TRANSFER:
-Press the Tran soft key during a call
-Do one of the following
oPress the directory soft key, and then select local directory. Select the
desired group and search for the contact
oPress the directory soft key and then select history. Select the desired list
and use the up and down keys to select the entry
oPress the directory soft key and then select remote phone book. Select the
desired group and search for the contact
-Press ok or send to dial out
-After the party answers the call, press the Tran soft key to compete the transfer.
LINE KEY LED
LED STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Solid green
The line is seized or The line is in conversation
Fast flashing green
The line receives an incoming call
Slow flashing green
The call is placed on hold
Off
The line is inactive

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LINE KEY LED (CONFIGURED AS A BLF KEY)
LED STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Solid Green
The monitored user is idle
Fast flashing red
The monitored user receives an incoming call
Solid Red
The monitored user is busy
Slow flashing red
The call is parked against the monitored users phone number. The
monitored user’s conversation is placed on hold
Off
The monitored user does not exist
LINE KEY LEF (USED AS A PAGE SWITCH KEY)
LED STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Solid Red
There is a parked call on the line key of the non-current page
Solid green
There is a call on the line key of the noncurrent page
Fast flashing green
The line receives an incoming call on the non-current page
Fast flashing red
The monitored user receives an incoming call on the non-current
page
Off
Line keys on every page are idle