Mitel 5001 User Manual

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Messaging

If the message indicator is flashing slowly while the phone is not ringing, this
indicates that you have a message or voicemail.

Note: For voicemail to work properly with the 5001 IP phone, Call Forward
must be activated.

To forward your calls to voicemail:

1. Lift the handset.
2. Dial **70 to have your calls forward when you are busy on the phone.
3. Dial the Message Center number 555.
4. Dial **71 to have your calls forwarded when you don't answer your

phone.

5. Dial the Message Center number 555.
6. Hang up.

Note: Once Call Forward has been activated, you will hear an interrupted
dial tone for a moment every time you lift the handset. To cancel Call
Forwarding, see Call Forwarding. elsewhere in this guide.

The response to a message indication changes depending on whether the
caller wants you to call back or if they have left a voice message.

To respond to a message indication:

1. Lift the handset.
2. Press MESSAGE.

If the caller has left a voice message, the phone will automatically call
the voicemail system.

OR
If the caller has activated your message indicator instead of leaving a
voice message, the phone will automatically call their number.

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