Voice call control - Hold, Transfer and other useful functions
When receiving an inbound call. You can answer the call in two ways.
The first is to press the green answer key. |
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The second is to use the shortcut keyboard keys. This can be done by pressing the space bar or by pressing Shift + Alt + A.
Keep in mind that you need to be using the tab for these key actions to work. If you click on a different tab or a different program, this will not work. |
After answering an inbound voice call, you can choose to perform many functions.
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To end the current call, press the red hang-up key, which will terminate the call.
Again, the shortcut keyboard keys for this are Shift + Alt + E
Keep in mind that you need to be using the tab for these key actions to work. If you click on a different tab or a different program, this will not work. |
While in a call, you can mute and unmute your microphone. This will prevent the other party on the call from hearing anything you say. Don't forget to unmute yourself to rejoin the conversation.
The shortcut keyboard keys for this are Shift + Alt + M.
To unmute is again, it's the same Shift + Alt + M.
Keep in mind that you need to be using the tab for these key actions to work. If you click on a different tab or a different program, this will not work. |
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If you press the 'Hold' button, the current caller will be placed on hold. The button will change to a blue Resume button. Pressing the resume button will remove the current held call from the hold position, and the call will be connected with you again.
The shortcut keyboard keys for this are Shift + Alt + H to hold and the same to resume.
Keep in mind that you need to be using the tab for these key actions to work. If you click on a different tab or a different program, this will not work. |
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Opening the keypad while on a call allows you to send DTMF tones if you are required to dial options when calling other companies or if you need to enter a PIN for banking. |
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When the key is pressed, a new pop-up window appears, displaying the dial keys that enable you to perform your digit dialling tasks.
To close the window, press the X on the top right of the screen. |
Call Transfer