Phone Guide Yealink T53W

Yealink T53W User Guide

Complete reference for DVGVoIP customers using the Yealink T53W IP desk phone — calling, voicemail, transfers, forwarding, and more.

Last updated: March 2026

Screen 3.7" Color TFT

Line Keys 8 programmable

Wi-Fi Built-in 802.11ac

Bluetooth Built-in BT 4.2

Network Gigabit Ethernet

Placing a Call

Method	Steps
Using Handset	Pick up the handset → Dial number → Press `Send`
Using Speakerphone	Press `Speaker` → Dial number → Press `Send`
Using Headset	Press `Headset` → Dial number → Press `Send`
Redial	Press `Redial` once to see call history, or twice to call immediately

Tip: You can switch between handset, speakerphone, and headset during a call without interrupting it.

Method	Action
Using Handset	Pick up the handset
Using Speakerphone	Press `Speaker`
Using Headset	Press `Headset`
Reject	Press the `Reject` soft key to send to voicemail
Silence Ring	Press `Silence` — phone stops ringing but call continues

Action	Steps
Place on Hold	Press `Hold` soft key. Caller hears hold music.
Resume (one call)	Press `Resume`
Resume (multiple)	Press `↑` or `↓` to select, then `Resume`

Transfer Type	Steps
Blind Transfer Transfers without announcing	Press `Transfer` → Dial extension → Press `Transfer` again
Semi-Attended Wait for ring-back	Press `Transfer` → Dial → Press `#` → Press `Transfer` at ring-back
Attended Announce before transferring	Press `Transfer` → Dial → Press `#` → Announce → Press `Transfer`
To Voicemail	Press `Transfer` → Dial `*4` + extension → Press `Transfer`

Action	Steps
Mute	Press `Mute` during a call. LED turns red. Press again to un-mute.
End Call	Hang up handset, or press `End Call` soft key
Redial	Press `Redial` once for call history, twice to dial last number

Navigate to: Menu → Features → Call Forward, then choose a type:

Forward Type	Behaviour
Always Forward	All calls forwarded unconditionally. Enter destination → `Save`.
Busy Forward	Forwards when on a call. Enter destination → `Save`.
No Answer Forward	Forwards after set ring time. Enter destination + ring time → `Save`.

Action	Steps
Start a Conference	During a call, press `Conference` → Dial second party → Press `Send` → Press `Conference` again when they answer
End Conference	Press `End Call`
Split Conference	Press `Split` to separate into two individual calls

Action	Steps
Configure Speed Dial	Menu → Features → DSS Keys → Select key Set Type: Speed Dial → Enter number → `Save`
Configure BLF	Menu → Features → DSS Keys → Select key Set Type: BLF → Enter extension → `Save`. LED: green = available, red = on call, flashing = ringing.
Use Speed Dial	Press the configured key to dial instantly

Note: The T53W has 8 programmable line keys. An expansion module (EXP50) can be added for more keys.

Action	Steps
New Voicemail Indicator	Power LED flashes red. Message waiting icon on screen.
Listen to Messages	Press `Connect` soft key or dial `999` / `9999`
From Any Extension	Dial `999` or `9999` → `#` → Enter your extension
From Outside	Call Digital Receptionist → Dial `999`/`9999` → Enter extension → `#`

Key	Action	Key	Action
`*`	Play messages	`5`	Record self-ID
`1`	Change profile status	`7`	Change PIN
`3`	Dial external number	`8`	Change greeting
`4`	Delete all READ	`#`	End call

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