Transfer Methods on Yealink T5x Devices
### Scope
This article goes over the different ways calls can be transferred on Yealink T5x devices
There are three transfer options. Blind, Semi Attended and Attended.
Performing a Blind Transfer
- 1Press the TRANSFER key.
- 2Perform one of these options
- 3Enter the destination number/extension
- 4Select a BLF key
- 5Select Directory and choose the contact from the Directory
- 6Press the BTransfer key (Blind Transfer)
Performing a Semi-Attended/Attended Transfer
- 1Press the TRANSFER key
- 2Perform one of these options
- 3A enter the destination number/extension
- 4Select a BLF key
- 5Select Directory and choose the contact from the Directory
- 6Press OK or SEND
- 7Use the following action
- 8For semi-attended transfer, when you hear the ring tone press the TRANSFER key
- 9For attended transfer, when you hear the person answer, tell them about the transfer and press the TRANSFER key
Perform a Transfer with a Transfer Key
Set a Transfer Key
You can set a Line Key as a Transfer key to a specific destination.
Procedure.
- 1Go to Menu > Features > DSS Key
- 2Select the desired line key
- 3Select Key Event from the Type field
- 4Select Transfer from the Key Type field
- 5Do one of the following
- 6(Optional) Enter the string of characters that will appear on the phone screen in the Label field
- 7Enter the number you want to transfer the call to in the Value field
- 8On the T57W phones, select, and then select the desired contact
- 9Click SAVE
After you have set a Transfer Key with a specific contact, you can perform a Blind Transfer by using it.
Note: Confirm that the Transfer Mode has been set to perform a Blind Transfer
- 1Press the Transfer Key during a call.
- 2The call is transferred to the contact assigned to the Transfer Key
Perform a Semi/Attended Transfer with a Transfer Key
After setting a Transfer Key with a specific contact, you can perform a Semi/Attended Transfer
Note: Confirm that the Transfer Mode has been set to perform an Attended Transfer
- 1Press the Transfer Key during a call
- 2A call is placed to the assigned contact
- 3Wait until you hear the ring or until the contact answers the call
- 4Press the Transfer Key again
- 5The call is transferred to the contact assigned to the Transfer Key
Set the Transfer Mode for a Transfer Key
- 1Press the "Menu" button on your Yealink phone.
- 2Use the navigation keys to scroll to the "Settings" option and press the "OK" button.
- 3Navigate to "Preferences" and select it.
- 4Look for an option related to the transfer mode setting. It might be listed as "Transfer Mode" or similar.
- 5You will usually have options like "Blind Transfer" or "Attended Transfer." Use the navigation keys to choose your preferred transfer method.
- 6After selecting your preferred option, make sure to save the changes before exiting the menu.
- 7After configuration, test the transfer key to ensure it operates using the selected transfer mode.
Note: Please refer to the user manual specific to the Yealink T5x series for further details or adjustments, as menu options might vary slightly depending on the software version. If you have access to the web interface of the phone, changes can also be made there under the appropriate settings.
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