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Gerald Feifer Posted on Aug 30, 2014

Norstsar M7208 Corded phone cannot use handsfree feature

Why can't I use the handsfree feature when someone calls in? I had been able to use this function. Can it be reprogrammed so I can use it?

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Your problem is in the phone system programming. I would need to know how old your main cabinet is in order to tell you how to fix it. On most Nortel systems you use "Feature Key" **266344 (Feature **CONFIG) . You will need to program from a M7310 phone because you need the 3 soft keys under the display which the M7208 does not have. The top 4 keys on the phone are used for programming (2 LEFT & 2 RIGHT) . I'm referring to the 2 vertical rows of keys (5 LEFT & 5 RIGHT). Upper left key is up a menu, upper right key is SELECT, lower left is BACK, and the lower right is NEXT. I believe you need to find the CAPABILITIES menu for your station/extension and use the next button to look for the handsfree setting use the key under the display to change it. The manuals are at http://wedophones.com/Manuals/Nortel/

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