Functions > InterCom Announcement/Hands-free > Function Key for InterCom Hands-free
Function Key for InterCom Hands-free
Press the key while the telephone is in the idle state to dial the phone number assigned to the key and initiate InterCom hands-free. Depending on the action type configured, you need to hold the key during hands-free operation (as soon as you release the key again, the connection is terminated) or switch the key over by briefly pressing the key (the key is pressed once at the start and once at the end).
In addition the status of the InterCom destination connection is indicated by the corresponding LED.
 
LED signalling on the key:
Green
There is currently an active connection to the InterCom destination.
Off
There is currently no active connection to the InterCom destination.
Note: When functions are defined on the second key level (optional, see Technical Data in the Instructions), LED signalling is not available.
 
Requirements for operating the function:
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Existing InterCom authorisation at the InterCom destination
 
Proceed as follows by assigning the function key:
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Using COMfortel Set by selecting InterCom hands-free
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Using the telephone by selecting InterCOM > IC speakerphone
Note: For further information about the general procedures when assigning function keys, see Function Keys.
Additional settings for this function key are described in the following.
 
 
 
Configuration with COMfortel Set
 
Destination of the announcement + hands-free (system telephone) – Telephone no 
Internal destination number.
 
Type of action 
hold: The key must be held down during the announcement.
Switch over: A short press of the key starts the announcement. Another short press of the key ends the announcement.
 
 
Configuration with the Telephone
 
Telephone no
Internal destination number.
 
hold: The key must be held down during the announcement.
Switch over: A short press of the key starts the announcement. Another short press of the key ends the announcement.
COMfortel 1600 - Firmware V2.2 - COMfortel Set V3.16 - Advanced Information V10 02/2019