Nortel Communication Server 1000
IP Softphone 2050
Call Center User Guide
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Revision history
Revision history
June 2006
Standard 6.00. This document is up-issued to reflect additional
information about reserved keyboard keys.
March 2006
Standard 5.00. This document is up-issued to support Nortel
Communication Server 1000 Release 4.5, for the IP Softphone
2050 Version 2.
August 2005
Standard 4.00. This document is up-issued to support Nortel
Communication Server 1000 Release 4.5.
September 2004
Standard 3.00. This document is up-issued for Nortel
Communication Server 1000 Release 4.0.
October 2003
Standard 2.00. This document is up-issued to support
Succession 3.0 Software.
September 2002
Standard 1.00. This document is issued to support Meridian 1
Release 25.40 and Succession Communication Server for
Enterprise 1000, Release 2.0.
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Contents
Contents
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IP Softphone 2050 overview
IP Softphone 2050 overview
The IP Softphone 2050 is a business telephone application that you can
use to make and take calls over your computer. Using a headset or
handset connected to your PC, you control calls with the click of the
mouse pointer, from your PC keyboard, or from the USB Audio Adapter.
Designed to work with IP-based phone systems, the IP Softphone 2050
provides Voice over IP (VoIP) services using a telephony server and your
Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN).
The server that supports your IP Softphone 2050 determines the features
you can access, such as Call Conference, Call Transfer, and
Call Forward.
Features
The IP Softphone 2050 supports the following features:
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Twelve user-defined feature keys: six Programmable Line
(DN)/Feature Keys (self-labeled) and six lines/features accessed by
pressing the shift key
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Four soft keys that provide access to a maximum of 10 features
Four-line display
Directory capabilities stored locally on your PC or linked to external
directories, such as Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP),
Microsoft Outlook, and Windows Address Book (WAB) contact
management software
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CS 1000 Directory features (Personal Directory, Redial List, Callers
List, and Password Administration) stored on the application server
for systems running CS 1000 Release 4.0 or 4.5 software
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One-click direct dialing from various windows and applications
Five specialized fixed keys:
— Directory
— Inbox (Message)
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— Shift (Outbox)
— Services
— Expand
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Dedicated call processing keys:
— Hold
— Goodbye
— Answer
— Volume
— Mute
— Navigation
— Message Waiting
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User-selected ringer that lets the PC speakers or the headset ring for
incoming calls
Choice of the following interfaces:
— 1140 skin
— Compact black and silver skins
— Accessibility Interface for the visually impaired
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Programmable hot keys that allow single key access to user-
definable features
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Three input modes: Digit, Alpha, and Native
Macro functions available for programming long dialing patterns
A check box for setting hook switch status
Always-on-top option that keeps the Call control window on top of all
other open applications
Components
The IP Softphone 2050 supports five main components:
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Call Control window
The IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window displays the line keys,
feature buttons, and call display. Use this window to make and manage
your telephone calls. You also use this window to access both your Local
Directory and CS 1000 Directory features (Personal Directory, Redial List,
Callers List, Application Server Administration, and Password
Administration).
For more information about the Call Control window, consult the IP
Softphone 2050 User Guide
Local Directory window
Use the Local Directory window to create, manage, and use a telephone
directory stored on your local computer and to access external
directories, such as LDAP, Outlook, and WAB.
For more information about the Local Directory window, consult the IP
Softphone 2050 User Guide
Settings window
Use the Settings window—a series of dialog boxes—to set up the various
IP Softphone 2050 features.
For more information about the Settings window, consult the IP Softphone
2050 User Guide.
System tray icon and menu
You can right-click the IP Softphone 2050 system tray icon—located at
the right side of the Windows taskbar at the bottom of your screen—to
make and manage calls.
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i2050.exe application
The i2050.exe application lets the IP Softphone 2050 communicate with
the server. It launches when you start the IP Softphone 2050 but remains
hidden in the background. To verify that the i2050.exe is running, open
the Windows Task Manager. To view the i2050.exe process, select
Processes. The process appears as long as the IP Softphone 2050 icon
appears in the system tray.
Display
Both IP Softphone 2050 skins (1140 and compact skins) support two
Figure 1: IP Softphone 2050—1140 skin display
Primary display
Soft keys
Figure 2: IP Softphone 2050—compact skin display
Primary display
Soft keys
The primary display area provides up to four lines of operating
information, such as Caller ID, server status, and so on.
The four soft keys provide access to server-definable features, such as
Transfer, Conference, and so on.
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IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window
IP Softphone 2050
Call Control window
The IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window supports the 1140 skin—
designed to look and feel like the desktop IP Phone 1140—as well as an
additional two compact skins, available in black and silver. The
IP Softphone 2050 also supports an Accessibility Interface for visually
impaired users.
To open the IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window:
1. From your desktop PC, select Start.
2. Select Programs.
3. Select Nortel > IP Softphone 2050 > IP Softphone 2050.
Accessibility Interface
To open the IP Softphone 2050 Accessibility Interface from the Call
Control window:
1. From your desktop PC, select Start > Programs > Nortel >
IP Softphone 2050 > IP Softphone 2050.
The Call Control window opens.
2. Select File > Settings > Skin.
3. Select Accessibility Interface.
Note: If the IP Softphone 2050 is running, you must exit and restart
for the change to the Accessibility Interface to take effect.
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IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window
Call Control window
includes the standard features that let you make and manage telephone
calls.
For information on the elements of the Call Control window, see Table 1
Figure 3: Call Control Window—1140
Line keys
Line keys
Display
Navigation
arrows
Soft keys
Quit
Inbox/Messages
Outbox/Shift
Directory
Services
Copy
Volume up
Volume down
Mute
Release
Expand
Answer
Hold
Speaker
Dialpad
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Figure 4: Call Control Window—Compact Skin (silver)
Answer
Hold
Display
Soft keys
Line keys
Release
Dialpad
Volume keys
Mute
Directory
Speaker
Inbox/
Expand
Services
Copy
Messages
Outbox/Shift
Quit
Navigation arrows
Accessibility Interface______________________________
The Accessibility Interface works with JAWS® for Windows from
Freedom Scientific—screen reading software that lets visually impaired
users access the full range of IP Softphone 2050 features. The
Accessibility Interface has been tested on JAWS® Version 5.0. The
screen is divided into four groups of controls: Display, Line and Feature,
Date and Time, and Indicators.
Menu Command options in the Accessibility Interface match those in the
standard Call Control window.
For more information about the Accessibility Interface, consult the IP
Softphone 2050 User Guide.
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IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window
Call Control window elements and functions
Table 1 describes the elements and functions of the Call Control window.
Table 1: IP Softphone 2050 components and functions
(Part 1 of 3)
Element
Function
Primary display
To provide call information (such as Caller ID)
and instructions for using certain soft key
features.
When idling, the telephone displays only the date
and time.
Soft keys
To access server-definable features, such as
Transfer (for connecting calls to other people),
Conference (for group calls), and so on.
To select a feature, click one of the four available
soft-labelled soft keys, and then follow the
instructions on the display.
Available soft key features vary, depending on:
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Your current task: the features available at
any time depend on your current call activity.
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Server support: IP Softphone 2050
functionality depends on communication
server configuration.
Note: To view additional features, click the
More soft key.
Copy
Quit
To copy a network service, feature, or folder.
To quit a network service or feature.
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Table 1: IP Softphone 2050 components and functions
(Part 2 of 3)
Element
Function
To scroll through menus and lists in the display
area.
Navigation arrows
Use the Send/Enter key at the center of the
navigation cluster to confirm menu selection
(1140 skin only).
Volume
To increase or decrease the headset volume.
decrease
increase
Mute
To listen to the receiving party without
transmitting.
To return to a two-way conversation, click the
Mute button again.
The Mute button mutes the Headset microphone.
To answer and make calls.
Answer
Hold
To place an active call on hold.
The feature key label for the line on hold displays
a flashing icon to indicate that the call is on hold.
Return to the call by clicking the Line button of
the call on hold.
Release
To terminate an active call.
Line keys
To access one of six programmable Line keys.
These keys can represent line appearances,
DNs, or features.
The communication server provides the labels
that appear on these keys.
Dialpad
To dial a telephone number. Use your mouse
pointer to click the numbers you want to enter.
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Table 1: IP Softphone 2050 components and functions
(Part 3 of 3)
Element
Directory
Function
To access CS 1000 Directory features.
Depending on how the system administrator sets
up this service, use this button to access any of
the following: Personal Directory, Redial List,
Callers List features, or some other server-based
directory service.
You can use CS 1000 Directory features to place
a call. The call is placed on your prime line,
unless you select a different line.
Services
Expand
To access a list of network services.
Feature reserved for future use.
To access your messages or return a call.
Inbox/Messages
Outbox/Shift
Speaker
To toggle between feature key displays.
To answer and make calls using the handsfree
speaker
Hot keys
You can assign keyboard hot keys to access the full range of Call Control
window functions and menu options.
Adding a hot key
To add a new hot key:
1. Select File > Settings > Hot Keys.
2. Choose the feature group that you want to access: Buttons, Menu,
or Select Fields (Accessibility Interface only).
3. From the Items list, select the feature to which you want to assign a
hot key.
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4. Under Press a new shortcut key, enter the key combination—“Alt +
Ctrl + V”, for example—that you want as your hot key.
5. Click Assign.
Note: If the key combination is already taken, the previously assigned
feature appears in the Shortcut currently used by text box.
To assign a hot key, you can enter any keyboard key combination except
for the following:
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A to Z
Shift-A to Shift-Z
Alt-A to Alt-Z
0 to 9
Alt+0 to Alt+9
Asterisk (*)
Number sign (#)
Up, down, left, and right arrow keys
Shift+Up, Shift+Down
PageUp, PageDn
Alt+F1 to Alt+F12
F1, Shift+F1,Ctrl+F1, Ctrl+Alt+F1, Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F1
Space bar
Removing a Hot Key
To remove a hot key:
1. Select File > Settings > Hot Keys.
2. Choose the feature group that you want to access: Buttons, Menu,
or Fields (Accessibility Interface only).
3. From the Items list, select the feature from which you want to remove
a hot key.
4. Click Remove.
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IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window
System tray icon and menu
Use the IP Softphone 2050 system tray icon menu to manage phone calls
and messages without opening the Call Control window.
To access the menu, right-click the IP Softphone 2050 icon found in the
answer, and manage your calls, as well as access macros and features.
Figure 5: System tray menu
System tray menu
System tray icon
From the system tray menu, you can:
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Select Headset/Handset to answer a call.
Select Handsfree to use the speaker to answer or make a call.
Select Answer to take a call.
Select Goodbye to terminate a call.
Select Hold to place an active call on hold.
Select Mute to mute the headset microphone.
Select Send to confirm menu selections and terminate input
sequences.
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Select Make Call to open the Phone Number dialog box.
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Select Features to access server-supported features.
Select Macros to access your list of macros.
Select Open to open the Call Control window.
Select Exit to close the IP Softphone 2050.
Select Cancel to cancel the system tray menu.
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Local Directory
phone directories on your computer as you need. You can use the
Shortcut Bar to organize your contacts into smaller groups of shortcut
links.
Figure 6: Local Directory window
You can use the Local Directory to:
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Link to external directories such as Outlook, Act, and LDAP, and
Windows Address Book (WAB).
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Dial from external directories.
Save contacts locally to your computer.
Filter long directories so they are easier to use.
Note: Do not confuse the IP Softphone 2050 Local Directory with the
Network Directory (accessible by clicking
toolbar).
Directory on the
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The Shortcut Bar on the left side of the window lists all groups of shortcut
links, including:
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Local Directory—main directory contacts
Redial List—most recent calls made
Callers List—most recent calls received
Quick Dials—a built in group for selecting shortcuts to contacts
Opening a Local Directory from the Call Control
window
To open a Local Directory:
1. On the Call Control window, select View > Local Directory.
2. Select on one of the following:
— On the Shortcut Bar, select Directories > Local Directory.
— On the menu, select Directory > View > Local Directory.
Note: To open a previously accessed Local Directory, select File >
Recent Directories, and then select the Local Directory you want to
open.
Directory entry management
The Directory Interface features management functions for entries
located on a toolbar above the display screen.
Click New Contact to create new contact
entries.
Click Properties to make information
changes for contact entries such as e-mail,
address, and company information.
Click Delete to enable the removal of a
contact entry.
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Click Find Contact to enable automatic
search and find of a contact entry.
Click Filter to enable sorting of information
for a contact entry.
Click Dial to dial the default telephone
number. Or click the arrow beside the button,
and then click the desired number from the
drop-down list.
For more information about managing contacts, refer to the IP Softphone
2050 User Guide.
CS 1000 Directory
The CS 1000 Directory maintains contact information and server-
supported features in a remote, central database called the Application
Server. Accessible from the IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window, the
CS 1000 Directory supports the following features:
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Personal Directory
Redial List
Callers List
To open CS 1000 Directory features:
1. On the Call Control window, click
Directory.
2. Scroll through the following list and click to select:
— Personal Directory
— Callers List
— Redial List
— Password Administration
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Note: The Personal Directory, Redial List, and Callers List features
have a one-minute time-out control period. If the application rests idle
for one minute during any of the operations, the list closes and your
IP Softphone 2050 returns to the idle state.
For further information about CS 1000 Directory features (Personal
Directory, Redial List, Callers List, Password Administration), consult the
IP Softphone 2050 User Guide.
For further information about the Nortel IP Softphone 2050, consult
IP Phones: Description, Installation, and Operation (553-3001-368).
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Agent and Supervisor features
Agent and Supervisor features
This section describes login features common to the Call Center Agent
and Supervisor. Common features are as follows.
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Line and feature keys
The IP Softphone 2050 supports six line (DN) and feature keys,
accessible from the Call Control window.
Figure 7: Line and feature keys
Use these keys to access and manage Call Center Agent and Supervisor
features.
Logging in an Agent
Use the Agent Login feature to enter an Automatic Call Distribution (ACD)
queue. If an Agent ID is assigned to you, the display prompts you to enter
a four-digit code.
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To login an agent:
2. If Enter Agent ID appears on the screen, use the keypad in the Call
Control window to enter your Agent ID.
3. Click the pound key (#).
The phone goes into a NotReady state.
page 24).
Logging in with Agent ID and Multiple
Queue Assignments
To access the Multiple Queue Assignment (MQA) login, you must enter a
four-digit Agent ID. The MQA lets you add up to five ACD DNs. the MQA
also lets you add a Supervisor ID, and up to five Priority values.
You can login using either of the following methods:
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Agent ID and MQA Login Option
Default Login
Using MQA login options
To enter ACD queues, use an Agent ID login with one of the following four
MQA login options:
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No Supervisor ID, No Priority
Supervisor ID, No Priority
No Supervisor ID, with Priority
Supervisor ID, with Priority
Note: If a supervisor logs in to accept ACD calls, then the system
prevents the supervisor from entering a Supervisor ID. This includes
logins in which agents are required to enter a Supervisor ID.
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Login Option entries
The login options require the following entries:
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A four-digit Agent ID
A Supervisor ID (if your queue requires one)
Up to five ACD DNs and priority values (if priority values are being
used), terminated by ##.
Logging in: No Supervisor ID, No Priority
To login using the No Supervisor ID, No Priority option:
1. Click InCalls.
2. Dial Agent ID #.
3. Dial ACD DN 1 #.
4. Dial ACD DN 2 #.
5. Dial ACD DN 3 #.
6. Dial ACD DN 4 #.
7. Dial ACD DN 5 ##.
Logging in: Supervisor ID, No Priority
To login using the Supervisor ID, No Priority option:
1. Click InCalls.
2. Dial Agent ID #.
3. Dial Supervisor ID #.
4. Dial ACD DN 1 #.
5. Dial ACD DN 2 #.
6. Dial ACD DN 3 #.
7. Dial ACD DN 4 #.
8. Dial ACD DN 5 ##.
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Logging in: No Supervisor ID, With Priority
To log in using the No Supervisor ID, With Priority option:
1. Click InCalls.
2. Dial Agent ID #.
3. Dial ACD DN 1 #.
4. Dial Priority 1 #.
5. Dial ACD DN 2 #.
6. Dial Priority 2 #.
7. Dial ACD DN 3 #.
8. Dial Priority 3 #.
9. Dial ACD DN 4 #.
10. Dial Priority 4 #.
11. Dial ACD DN 5 #.
12. Dial Priority 5 ##.
Logging in: Supervisor ID, With Priority:
To log in using the Supervisor ID, With Priority option:
1. Click InCalls.
2. Dial Agent ID #.
3. Dial Supervisor ID #.
4. Dial ACD DN 1 #.
5. Dial Priority 1 #.
6. Dial ACD DN 2 #.
7. Dial Priority 2 #.
8. Dial ACD DN 3 #.
9. Dial Priority 3 #.
10. Dial ACD DN 4 #.
11. Dial Priority 4 #.
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12. Dial ACD DN 5 #.
13. Dial Priority 5 ##.
Click InCalls or NotReady to enter the ACD queue.
Note: To choose the default Priority or Supervisor ID, enter #
instead of a Priority entry or a Supervisor ID entry (the Priority or
Supervisor ID for your set is used).
Using Default Login
If you normally use the same telephone for each shift, use the Default
Login once at the beginning of a shift. The Default Login uses your
previous shift’s login to place you in the same ACD queues and with the
same Supervisor.
To use the Default Login (with MQA enabled):
1. Click InCalls.
The Enter Agent ID message appears.
2. Use the keypad to enter your Agent ID.
3. For Supervisor ID Required, click the pound (#) key three times.
4. To join the ACD queue, click InCalls or NotReady.
Logging out an agent
You can log out of the system either completely or temporarily.
Logging out temporarily
Click NotReady. This removes you from the queue but keeps you logged
in as an agent position.
Logging out
To log out completely, click MakeSetBusy.
Note: If you click MakeSetBusy while on an ACD call, you are
logged out automatically when the call is finished.
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Agent features
Agent features
The following sections describe features that are available to agents:
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Answering ACD calls
Click InCalls to answer the next queued ACD call on the primary DN. You
can find the InCalls key in the lower right-hand corner of the
Answering a call
The indicator next to the InCalls key flashes on incoming calls.
To answer a call:
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Click InCalls.
On your PC keyboard, press Enter.
Note: The indicator remains lit while the call is active.
Terminating a call
To end a call, choose one of the following:
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Click
(Goodbye/Release).
Click InCalls.
Click the individual DN line key. (This removes you from the queue.)
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Click NotReady. (This removes you from the queue but keeps you
logged in as an agent position.)
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Wait for the caller to terminate the call.
On your PC keyboard, press F12.
Using Force Call
Use the Force Call feature to automatically connect an incoming
ACD call.
Note: Your system administrator sets the time interval for the period
between incoming calls.
When calls come in, a short tone indicates the new call. The InCalls
indicator lights continuously and the ACD call automatically goes to your
agent position.
To disconnect an active ACD call while Force Call (Auto Answer) is
active, click InCalls.
Using Activity Code
Use the Activity Code feature to record the type of activity you are
performing. If configured, activity codes can be entered with the phone in
the NotReady state.
To record an activity, do the following:
1. When the Activity indicator flashes, click Activity.
2. Use the keypad to enter the activity code.
3. Click Activity again.
If performing multiple tasks, repeat steps 1 through 3.
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Agent features
Using Emergency
Use the Emergency feature to contact your supervisor immediately in an
emergency situation. The Emergency indicator remains lit as long as the
feature is active.
To use the Emergency feature, do the following:
1. During an active call, click Emergency.
When the supervisor picks up, a three-way call commences with you,
the supervisor, and the caller.
2. Click Emergency again to transfer the caller to the supervisor and
terminate your access to the call.
Using NotReady
Use the NotReady feature to take your telephone out of the call queue
while completing post-call work. The NotReady indicator remains lit as
long as the feature is active.
To temporarily log out of the system, click NotReady.
To return to the queue, click NotReady or InCalls.
Answering or making non-ACD calls
Use the non-ACD calls feature to receive and place calls using your
individual line. The indicator remains lit while the call is active.
Placing a call
1. Click your individual DN key.
2. Use the keypad to dial the telephone number.
Answering a call
When the indicator next to your individual DN key flashes, click DN. The
indicator remains lit as long as the call remains active.
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Contacting your supervisor
Use the Supervisor feature to do the following:
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Answer a call from your supervisor
Answer a call from your supervisor when on another call
Place a call to your supervisor
Conference in your supervisor when on another call
Transfer a call to your supervisor
Answering a call from your supervisor
When the indicator next to the Supervisor key flashes, click Supervisor.
The indicator remains lit as long as the call remains active.
Answering a call from your supervisor when on
another call
When the indicator next to the Supervisor key flashes, you can do any of
the following:
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To put the current call on hold, click Hold.
To speak to your supervisor, click Supervisor.
To return to the active call, click InCalls.
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Placing a call to your supervisor when on another
call
To place a call to your supervisor:
1. Click Supervisor. Calls are automatically put on hold when using
Supervisor.
2. To return to the current call, click InCalls.
Placing your supervisor in conference with a call in
progress
You can conference in your supervisor during a call in progress:
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To talk privately with your supervisor, click Supervisor.
Click Supervisor twice to activate a conference call that includes
you, your supervisor, and the current caller.
Transferring a call to your supervisor during a call
in progress
To transfer a current call to your supervisor:
1. Click Supervisor.
2. When your supervisor answers, click Supervisor again.
3. To terminate your access to the call, click Goodbye.
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Supervisor features
Supervisor features
This section describes the following features that are available to
supervisors:
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Using Answer Agent
Use Answer Agent to receive calls from agents in a non-emergency
situation. Your status changes to NotReady and the indicator remains lit
as long as the call is active.
To use the Answer Agent feature, do the following:
1. When the indicator next to the Answer Agent key flashes, click
Answer Agent.
2. To end the call, click Goodbye.
Using Agent key
Use the Agent feature to connect, observe, or monitor the status of each
agent position. Each Agent key links to a particular agent position when
used with the Call Agent or Observe Agent key.
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Supervisor features
To activate the Agent feature:
1. Click Call Agent or Observe Agent.
2. Click Agent.
Table 2 lists agent status indications.
Table 2: Agent Status
Indicator Display
Meaning
Off
On
Agent is not logged in.
Agent is logged in but is either NotReady or on
a call.
Slow Flashing
Fast Flashing
Agent is waiting for an ACD call.
Agent is on a non-ACD call.
Using Answer Emergency
Use the Answer Emergency feature to receive calls from agents in an
emergency situation. Your status changes to NotReady and the indicator
remains lit as long as the call is active.
To use the Answer Emergency feature, do the following:
1. When the indicator next to the Answer Emergency key flashes, click
Answer Emergency.
Note: The Agent ID of the individual contacting you is displayed on
your telephone.
2. To end the call, click Goodbye.
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Using Call Agent
Use the Call Agent feature to contact an agent.
To use the Call Agent feature, do the following:
1. Click Call Agent.
2. Click a selected Agent key or dial the agent’s Position ID.
3. To end the call, click Goodbye.
Using Interflow
Use the Interflow feature to redirect calls when the backlog or wait time
exceeds a predefined threshold. The Interflow indicator flashes while the
feature is active.
To use the Interflow feature, do the following:
1. Click Interflow.
2. Click Interflow again to deactivate the feature and resume normal
call flow.
Using Night Service
Use the Night Service feature to define how calls are handled outside of
business hours. When Night Service is active, the indicator lights
continuously and all new calls and calls already in the queue receive night
service.
Activating Night Service
To activate Night Service, do the following:
1. Click Night.
2. Click the 6 key (N for Night) to go into Night Service.
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Transitioning to Night Service
To transition into Night Service, do the following:
1. Click Night.
2. Click the 8 key (T for Transition) to activate Transition mode.
Note: The Night Service indicator flashes. All calls in the queue
remain in the queue and new calls receive night service.
Deactivating Night Service
To deactivate Night Service, do the following:
1. Click Night.
2. Click the 3 key (D for Day) to resume Day mode.
Note: The Night Service indicator flashes, and new calls enter the
queue.
Using Observe
Use the Observe feature to monitor an agent in a call.
To activate the Observe feature, do the following:
1. Click Observe.
2. Do one of the following:
— Click a selected Agent key.
— Dial the agent’s Position ID.
— To talk to the agent you are monitoring, click Call Agent.
3. To terminate the observation, click Observe.
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Using Display Agent Status
Use the Display Agent feature to view a summary of current status for all
agents that have an agent Position ID key assigned on the Supervisor’s
Click Display Agent. The summary information appears for 12 seconds
or until you click another feature key.
In the NotReady state, agent positions on either ACD or non-ACD calls
count as busy. Your system administrator specifies whether calls are
ACD or non-ACD.
Figure 8: Display Agent Status
Positions busy on
ACD calls
Vacant agent
positions
Positions waiting
for ACD calls
Positions busy on
non-ACD calls
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Using Display Queue
Use the Display Queue feature to view the status of all calls waiting in the
queue.
To activate Display Queue, click Display Queue.
Your queue status appears in the display area of the Call Control window.
Figure 9: Display Queue
Calls Waiting
Calls time overflowed
into this queue
Length of time first
Number of
call has waited
active positions
To view the amount of call traffic in the ACD queue, observe the indicator
Table 3: Display Queue indicators
Indicator
Queue Status
Meaning
Off
Light
You have few or no calls
waiting.
On
Normal
You have an acceptable
number of calls waiting.
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Table 3: Display Queue indicators
Indicator
Queue Status
Meaning
Slow Flashing
Busy
Calls are backing up in the
queue. Calls overflowing
to this queue are not being
accepted.
Fast Flashing
Overloaded
You have too many calls
in this queue. New calls
overflow to another queue.
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Nortel Communication Server 1000
IP Softphone 2050
Call Center User Guide
Copyright © 2006 Nortel Networks. All rights reserved.
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document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented
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