Set up your desk phone
Connect the Ethernet cable to the yellow LAN port on the back of the phone. This connects your phone to the internet and provides it with power.
Optional: If you have a USB headset you’d like to use, connect it to the USB port on the back of the phone.
Sign In to Teams on the desk phone
Sign in manually on desk phone
On the desk phone’s touchscreen, select Sign In on this device to enter credentials manually.
Using the keypad on the desk phone touchscreen, enter your Clark email address and password when prompted.
Use the green check mark on the touchscreen to move to the next step after entering text on the touchscreen.avr1
Sign in using internet browser on computer
If you see the option to Refresh code on the desk phone touchscreen, tap it.
On your computer, open an internet browser and navigate to https://microsoft.com/devicelogin.
Enter the code displayed on the desk phone and then click Next. Please note the code is not case sensitive.
Select your Clark account.
Enter the password to your Clark account and click Sign in.
Once you see a confirmation message, you can close the window on your computer. You are now signed into your Teams desk phone.
Change ringtones
Navigate to Settings > Calling>Ringtones.
Customize ringtones for:
Calls for you: Set a distinct ringtone for calls made directly to you.
Forwarded Calls: Set a distinct ringtone for calls made directly to you.
Delegated Calls: Choose a separate ringtone for calls coming in on behalf of someone else.
Desk Phone Buttons and Navigation
Home button
Press the home button to return to the main screen from any menu.
Voicemail button
Access your voicemail directly by pressing the voicemail button. Follow prompts to listen to, delete, or save messages. You’ll also be able to see a transcript of the message and call back anyone who left a message.
Hold button
Tap Hold to pause the conversation. Tap the hold button again to resume the call.
Transfer button
Press the Transfer button during a call, enter the recipient’s number, and confirm by clicking the number on the touchscreen. Long pressing the transfer button will give consult and transfer option.
Calls
Make a call
Lift the earpiece from the desk phone.
Dial a phone number or four-digit extension on the numeric keypad. If you’re making a call as yourself, wait several seconds for the line to start ringing.
If you’re making a call as a delegate or from a departmental line, use the drop-down arrow in the bottom of the touchscreen to change “Call as myself” to “Call as [name of delegatee/department].”
Answer calls
To accept a call, lift the earpiece from the desk phone or tap Accept call on the touchscreen.
To decline a call, tap the red cross on the desk phone touchscreen.
Answer calls as delegate or call group member
If you are a delegate for someone else, or if you belong to a call group, incoming calls to those lines will appear on or ring your phone. The touchscreen will display the name of the person or call group. You can answer, transfer, or forward the call as needed.
Call Options
These are available while you are in an active call.
Mute: Tap the mute button to silence your microphone during a call The other person will not be able to hear you. Click on the mute button again to turn the microphone back on.
Hold: Tap Hold to pause the conversation. The person on the other end of the line will hear hold music. Tap Hold again to resume.
Transfer: Tap the Transfer button during a call. This will automatically place the caller on hold. Use the keypad to enter the number or 4 digit extension you’d like to transfer to. Confirm the number by tapping it on the desk phone touchscreen. Wait while the call transfers; it will automatically end once the call is transferred successfully.
Manage Delegates
This setting is most relevant to those who manage departmental lines or those who have executive assistants or administrators.
Navigate to Settings > manage Delegates.
Add or remove delegates and manage the permissions listed below for the delegates.
Make calls (To make calls as you)
Receive calls (To receive calls on your behalf)
Change call and delegate settings (add people and edit other settings)
Join active calls
Pickup held calls
Troubleshooting
Issue | Solution |
Phone not powering on | Check if the Ethernet cable is connected securely to a PoE-enabled port. To enable POE on a port it should be added to a particular VLAN. |
Unable to sign into Teams | Check that the ethernet cable is plugged into a green or blue wall port. Ensure your Teams credentials are accurate. Unplug and reconnect the ethernet cable. |
No internet connection / phone screen is normal but not ringing | Reset the connection by unplugging and reconnecting the ethernet connection. If it still doesn’t work. Long press the hold button to reset the phone. You will be prompted to sign back in. Check to make sure you are not forwarding your calls to voicemail. Click here to learn more. |
Display is unresponsive | Restart the phone by unplugging and reconnecting the Ethernet cable. |
No sound during calls | Ensure the phone is not muted and verify the handset, speaker, or headset connections. |
Best Practices
Keep the screen and buttons clean using a soft, lint-free cloth.
Customize your ringtones for better call management, especially if you manage calls for others.
Support
ITS Help Desk |
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Phone: 508-793-7745 |
Email: helpdesk@clarku.edu |
Academic Commons, Plaza Level |