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Microphone Cutoff
Aspire Software Manual Features ◆ 417
Microphone Cutoff
Description
Microphone Cutoff lets a keyset user turn off their phone’s handsfree or handset microphone at any
time. When activated, Microphone Mute prevents the caller from hearing conversations in the
user’s work area. The user may turn off the microphone while their telephone is idle, busy on a call
or ringing. The microphone stays off until the user turns it back on.
Conditions
None
Default Setting
Enabled (using MIC key).
Programming
➻
15-07-01 : Programmable Function Keys
If an extension needs handset microphone cutoff, program a Handset Transmission Cutoff key
(code 40). To program a Mic Cutoff key, use code 02 as the entry. The Mic Cutoff key will
mute conversation on a handsfree call, while the Handset Transmission Cutoff key will mute
the handset transmission on a non-handsfree call.
➻ 20-02-11 : System Options for Multi-Line Telephones - Handsfree Microphone Control
Use this option to set the default setting for a keyset’s Handsfree microphone. If set to 0, a
user can place a call Handsfree without lifting the handset. If set to 1, a user can place a call
Handsfree but must lift the handset to talk or press their MIC key.
Related Features
Handsfree Answerback/Forced Intercom Ringing
Microphone Cutoff does not operate if the user calls another extension and the called exten-
sion responds without lifting the handset or pressing SPK. With Microphone Cutoff enabled,
Handsfree Answerback callers to an extension hear a single beep (instead of two).
Programmable Function Keys
Handset Microphone Cutoff requires a uniquely programmed function key.
Single Line Telephones
Single line telephones cannot use Microphone Cutoff.
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