Tips on Internet Phone Service

These days, virtually everyone has an Internet telephone. These types of telephones rely on a cable or satellite connection to deliver crisp, clear reception. They also have numerous features that are not available on traditional telephones. Internet telephones are extremely useful and convenient but sometimes they can be a little tricky to operate.

Internet telephones do have many advanced features that you may find intimidating but don't let this be an excuse for you not to take advantage of every benefit that they have to offer.

• Fast-dial setup

1. Pick up your telephone and press the key marked Directories.


2. Choose option number four, marked Personal Address Directory.


3. Choose option number two, marked Personal Fast Dials.


4. Select the Assign option.


5. Decide which number to program.


6. Select the Assign option.


7. Add the telephone number and press Update. 

• Speed-dial setup

1. Review your telephone and locate the Users Options. Choose Device. Select Speed Dial.


2. Locate Speed Dial Settings.


3. Notice the word Number is now highlighted.


4. Add the phone number without any spaces or dashes. Note: The number nine must be entered first if you are setting an outside line.


5. Enter your speed-dial name under the settings, Label.


6. Save your programmed number

•  Personal address directory setup

1. Select Personal Address Directory under user options.


2. Choose Add New.


3. Add the information, starting with the name. Enter the phone numbers (home, work and cell) and email address.


4. Save your programmed information.

• Create a conference call

1. Place your first call and put them on hold.


2. Locate and press the Conference button.


3. Continue process until all parties have joined the call.