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3.4 Handling Incoming Calls

Bria must be running to answer incoming calls. (If Bria is not running, incoming calls may be directed to
voicemail; check with your VoIP service provider or system administrator.)

As soon as an incoming call is received, a call panel appears, showing information about the call.

In addition, the Call Alert box appears, even if Bria is minimized. For information on setting call alert
preferences, see page 26.

Do Not Disturb Mode

To send all incoming calls to voicemail (or to automatically reject the call if you do not have voicemail), turn on
DND mode:

Action

Description

Answer

Click Answer. Or press Enter (on the keyboard), if Bria is the active application.

If you are on another call, that first call is automatically put on hold. You are now talking to the new caller.

Forward Call

Click Forward; a call entry field appears.

Enter the name or number to forward to and click Forward Now.

Decline

Click Decline. There will be a busy signal. The call may be directed to voicemail (if you have this service).

A call alert appears in the corner of your
screen

Turn Do Not Disturb on or off

The DND indicator appears on the dashboard.

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