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MODEL 8000 SERIES PHONES
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO
FREQUENTLY USED FEATURES
These are the basic instructions for the most frequently used telephone system
and voice mail features. For detailed information on these and other features,
refer to the complete instructions in the User Guide.
PLACING AN INTERCOM CALL
1. With or without the handset lifted, dial an extension number.
2. If your call goes through handsfree to the called phone’s speaker, speak after
you hear a double tone.
If you hear continuous ringing, wait for the call to be answered.
ANSWERING AN INTERCOM CALL
To answer an intercom call that comes in through your speakerphone:
EITHER, Respond handsfree.
OR, Lift the handset for privacy.
To answer a ringing (non-handsfree) intercom call:
EITHER, Lift the handset for privacy.
OR, Press (Speaker) or to respond handsfree.
OR, Press the flashing (Intercom) button.
ANSWER
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PLACING AN OUTSIDE CALL
1. With or without the handset lifted, press .
2. Dial the desired number. (If you see a request for an account code and hear a
single progress tone, you must dial an account code before you can place
your call.)
OUTGOING
MAKING AN EMERGENCY CALL
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Dial to automatically place a call to the system’s programmed emer-
gency number (usually 911). You do not have to press first.
If using an IP Phone, consult your System Administrator and your local
Inter-Tel servicing company for important information about dialing emergency services from your phone before you begin using it.
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CAUTION
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ANSWERING AN OUTSIDE CALL
EITHER, Lift the handset.
OR, Press .
ANSWER
OR, Press the flashing button.
REDIALING AN OUTSIDE NUMBER
Select a line and press . The number is automatically dialed.
REDIAL
PLACING A CALL ON HOLD
Press (Hold) and hang up or place another call.
To return to the call, lift the handset and press the flashing button.
RESPONDING TO A WAITING CALL
If you hear a “call waiting” tone through your handset and/or you see a flashing
lamp, end your current call or place it on hold. Then press or the
ANSWER
flashing button.
PAGING
1. Lift the handset and press , or dial .
2. Dial the desired zone number (0-9).
3. After the tone, make your announcement and hang up.
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PICKING UP A CALL FROM ANOTHER EXTENSION
1. Lift the handset and dial .
2. Dial the extension number where the call is ringing or holding.
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TRANSFERRING A CALL TO ANOTHER EXTENSION
1. Press .
2. Dial the desired extension number.
3. Wait for an answer, announce the call, and then hang up.
TRANSFER
If the number is busy, there is no answer, or the transfer is refused, press the
flashing button to return to the caller.
TRANSFERRING A CALL TO VOICE MAIL
1. Press .
2. Dial the voice mail extension number.
3. EITHER, Dial the desired mailbox number and then hang up.
TRANSFER
OR, Hang up to send the call to the voice mail menu (so that the caller can
enter the mailbox number).
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TRANSFERRING A CALL TO AN OUTSIDE NUMBER
1. Press and select an outside line.
2. Dial the desired telephone number.
3. Wait for an answer, announce the call, and then hang up.
TRANSFER
If the number is busy, there is no answer, or the transfer is refused, press the
flashing button to return to the caller.
FORWARDING CALLS
1. Press . (Model 8560 and 8660 users must then select a menu button.)
2. Do one of the following:
FWD
• To forward to an outside telephone number: Select an outside line and
dial a telephone number.
• To forward to an extension number: Dial the extension number.
• To forward to your voice mailbox: Dial the voice mail extension.
CANCELING CALL FORWARD
Press . (Model 8560 and 8660 users must then press the FWD OFF
menu button.)
FWD
PLACING CONFERENCE CALLS
1. While on the first call, press . The call is now on hold.
2. Place an intercom or outside call, then press the flashing to place the
call on hold. (If necessary, repeat this step to place a third call on hold.)
3. Press the flashing to join all of the calls together in the conference.
CNF
CNF
CNF
CHANGING VOLUME LEVELS
Press the (high) or (low) end of the Volume button.
To save your change:
EITHER, Press both ends of the Volume button at the same time.
OR, Press the middle of the Volume button.
ACCESSING YOUR VOICE MAILBOX
If your button is lit and you have a message from voice mail:
1. Lift the handset or press .
2. Press .
3. Enter your personal password and press .
MSG
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If your button is not lit, access your mailbox as follows:
MSG
1. Dial the voice mail extension number. (You hear the main menu.)
2. During or after the greeting, press to identify yourself as a subscriber.
3. Enter your mailbox number and your personal password (if programmed).
Then press .
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LISTENING TO VOICE MAIL MESSAGES
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 3.
2. Press to listen to your new messages. While you are listening to a mes-
3. When the message has finished playing, you have the following options:
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sage, you can use the following options:
•Press
• Press to back up.
• Press to pause. (Press any button to continue.)
• Press to skip ahead.
• Press to lower the volume.
• Press to play the message envelope.
• Press to raise the volume.
• Press to save the new message in your mailbox.
• Press to delete the message from your mailbox.
• Press to replay the message from the beginning.
• Press to reply to the message (or make a return call, if enabled).
• Press to forward a copy of the message to another subscriber.
• Press to listen to the previous message.
• Press to play the introductory message envelope.
• Press to listen to the next message.
• Press to save the new message in your mailbox.
• Press to delete the message from your mailbox.
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to skip to the end of the recording.
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SENDING VOICE MAIL MESSAGES
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 3.
2. Press .
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3. Dial the mailbox number where you want to leave the message.
4. Press to accept the subscriber’s name.
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5. Record your message after the tone.
6. When finished, hang up or press and listen for more options.
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PHONE SYSTEM AND
FEATURE CODES
OICE MAIL FEATURE GUIDE
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391 Account Code – All Calls 324 Hunt Group Remove/Replace
390 Account Code – Optional 303 LCD Contrast Control
CODE FEATURE NAME CODE FEATURE NAME
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USING VOICE MAIL
To access your voice mailbox:
1. Dial the Voice Mail extension number.
2. Press and enter your mailbox number.
326 ACD Agent Log In 365 Message
327 ACD Agent Log Out 366 Message - Cancel Msg Left
328 ACD Agent Log In/out 368 Message -Cancel Msg On Phone
329 ACD Agent Wrap-up Term. 367 Message - Silent
375 Agent Help Request 314 Microphone Mute
3. Enter your password and press .
376 Agent Help Reject 7 Page
4. You have the following options:
361 Automatic Intercom Access 325 Page Re move/Replace
360 Automatic Line Access 397 Program B uttons
• Press to listen to new messages.
350 Automatic Line Answer 392 Program Station Password
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• Press to leave a message.
• Press to listen to saved messages.
• Press to program personal options
313 Background Music 6 Queue (Callback) Request
355 Call Forward All Calls 385 Record-A-Call
357 Call Forward If Busy 380 Redial
356 Call Forward If No Answer 331 Redirect Call
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and remote message notification (if
enabled).
messages or cancel unheard sent mes-
sages).
• Press for message options (undelete
5 Conference 306 Reminder Message Cance l
358 Call Fwd. If No Answer/Busy 305 Reminder Message
301 Change Language 359 Remote Programming
Voice Mail will guide you through the options
with voice prompts. For your convenience,
the table inside this guide summarizes the
options available when listening to mes-
sages, after playing messages, and when
394 Default Station 4 Reverse Transfer
307 Directory 396 Review Buttons
300 Display Time And Date 377 Ring Intercom Always On/off
372 Do-Not-Disturb On/Off 398 Ring Tone Selection
373 Do-Not-Disturb Override 321 Station Monit or
395 Feature Button Default 382 Station Speed Dial
312 Group Listen 383 Station Speed Dial Program
319 Handsfree On/Off 354 System Forward On/O ff
317 Headset On/Off 381 System Speed Dial
leaving messages.
336 Hold – Individual 399 Switch Keymap
335 Hold – System 346 Transfer To Hold
330 Hookflash 345 Transfer To Ring
Replay Your
# LISTENING TO MSG AFTER MSG PLAYS LEAVING MSG
VOICE MAIL OPTIONS
Below is a summary of the options you can
use when listening to messages, after playing
1 Back Up Replay the
messages, and when leaving messages.
Message
Add to Your
Message
2 Pause Reply to the
Message
Re-record
Message
3 Skip Forward Forward a Copy Erase and
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Listen to
Previous Msg
Volume
4 Lower
5 Play Envelope Play Envelope —
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—
Message
Listen to Next
Volume
6 Increase
7 — Save the
Options
Delivery
Message
Message
8———
9 — Delete the
* — — Cancel
and Exit
# Skip to End — Send Message
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NUMBER OF TIMES BUTTON IS PRESSED
1-&()1
2ABC'2
3DEF!3
4GHI*4
5JKL# or /5
6MNOÑ or #6
7PQRS7
8TUV?8
BUTTON 12345
9WXYZ9
Dialpad Characters
NOTE: The characters under the 4 digit are depen-
dent on the software version.
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To turn on Call Forward:
1. Enter one of the following Call Forward fea-
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All Calls 355
If No Answer 356
If Busy 357
ture codes:
If No Answer/Busy 358
2. Enter an extension number or enter a line
access code followed by an outside tele-
phone number.
3. Hang up.
To turn off Call Forward:
1. Enter
2. Press and hang up.
To turn on Do-Not-Disturb:
REMOTE FEATURE ACCESS
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1. Enter
Remote Feature Access allows you to place
your phone in Do-Not-Disturb mode or forward
message list below).
message text (see dialpad character chart
on next page).
2. Enter message number 01-20 (see default
3. If desired, enter the optional second-line
calls, either from another phone or through a
special dial-up line.
If you do not hear a tone after each step, or if
you hear repeating tones, you have made a
mistake or the feature is restricted. Start over.
4. Hang up.
To use Remote Feature Access:
and hang up.
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Enter
To turn off Do-Not-Disturb:
provided by your system administrator). If
1. EITHER, call _______________ (number
required, enter your password.
OR, use any phone on the system.
01 DO-NOT-DISTURB 11 OUT OF TOWN ’TIL
Do-Not-Disturb Messages
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2. Enter
3. Enter your extension number.
02 LEAVE A MESSAGE 12 OUT OF OFFICE
03 IN MEETING UNTIL 13 OUT UNTIL
04 IN MEETING 14 WITH A CLIENT
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below and at right.
4. Enter your password followed by .
5. You can now use the features described
05 ON VACATION ’TIL 15 WITH A GUEST
06 ON VACATION 1 6 UNAVA ILAB LE
07 CALL ME AT 17 IN CONFERENCE
08 AT THE DOCTOR 18 AWAY FROM DESK
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To change Station Password:
1. Enter
2. Enter your current password and press
09 ON A TRIP 19 GONE HOME
10 ON BREAK 20 OUT TO LUNCH
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tion and press .
3. Enter the new password and press .
4. Enter the new password again for verifica-
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Table of Contents
CONTENTS PAGE
FINDING YOUR WAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What You See and Hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Software Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting Your Phone’s Viewing Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Up Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Making and Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Placing Calls On Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Placing Conference Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transferring Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Reverse Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forwarding Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using a Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Speaker and Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Message Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accessing Your Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Voice Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Do-Not-Disturb Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FINDING YOUR WAY
GETTING STARTED
MOVING ON
MOVING ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Speed Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using Record-A-Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Performing a Hookflash During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Programming Your Feature Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Programming Direct Station Selection Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Programming Secondary Extension Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using Account Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Screening Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the Voice Mail Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Programming Remote Feature Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Requesting Agent Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Working in Hunt Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
LEARNING MORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
What the Administrators Can Do for You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Default Feature Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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SECTION CONTENTS PAGE
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Feature Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Message Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What You See and Hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Software Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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WELCOME
FINDING YOUR WAY
Your new Model 8500 Phone provides access to several features, each of which is described in this guide. The About This Guide section below lists the different sections in this user guide and describes the type of information you can find there. If you need to access information quickly, refer to the Quick Reference Guide attached to the front of this guide. You can also tear out the pocket guide to keep as a handy reference for features you are likely to use while away from the office (Remote Feature Access and Voice Mail).
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide contains instructions for using the Model 8500 Phone on the Inter-Tel
Axxess® telephone and voice mail systems. To help you find information more
quickly, this guide is divided into four separate sections, as indicated by the tabs.
These sections include the following:
• Finding Your Way: This section provides the map for your phone and this guide.
It includes figures and general information designed to help you find what you
need.
• Getting Started: If you need to make a call, this is the section for you. It not
only includes basic phone and voice mail information, but it provides instructions
on how to perform everyday tasks, such as answering calls, making calls, accessing voice mail, etc.
• Moving On: Once you’ve got the basics down, it’s time to move on to the
advanced features. In this section, you’ll learn how to program speed-dial numbers, use remote messaging, define secondary extensions, and access other helpful features.
• Learning More: This is the place where the answers are. With a Frequently
Asked Question (FAQ) section and additional information about the phone and
voice mail systems, you can perform basic troubleshooting and learn more about
the system.
In addition, this guide contains a list of default feature codes (see page 67), an index
(see page 71), and a voice mail flowchart (see page 75) for easy reference.
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NOTE: Because the telephone system is very flexible and programmable, the proce-
dures for using the features might vary slightly from the descriptions in this guide. If so,
your trainer or system administrator can tell you how your system differs and how to
use the features.
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ABOUT YOUR PHONE
Your phone has two basic types of buttons in addition to a Message Indicator lamp.
• Dialpad Buttons: Allow you to enter numbers and letters.
• Feature Buttons: Provide quick access to various phone and voice mail features.
Internal Speaker
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Message Indicator Lamp
Speaker Button
Ring and Voice
Volume Control
Hold Button
Special Button
Hearing Aid-Compatible
NOTE: This is the default configuration. Your buttons may have been programmed dif-
ferently. If you are uncertain about the configuration, ask your system administrator.
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Feature Buttons
Handsfree Microphone
(Underneath Edge)
12-Button Dialpad
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Feature Button Functions
The feature buttons are designed to automate some of the commonly-used functions,
such as dialing an outside number. Each of these is described in the table below.
BUTTON IF YOU... YOU CAN... PG.
ANSWER
OUTGOING
CALL
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IC
DND
CNF
ANSWER
Press Answer a call. 18
OUTGOING
Press and dial the number Place an outgoing call. 17
Press an unlit button or the flashing button
Press Access an intercom call. 14
Press unlit or lit Enable/disable Do-Not-Disturb mode. 35
Press
would like to add to the conference
Press
CALL
IC
DND
CNF
and dial the numbers you
Select an outside line or answer a call. 17, 18
Place a conference call. 20
(International Hold Symbol) Put a call on hold. 19
Press and dial the destination
TRANSFER
SYS SPDL
STN SPDL
PAG E
REDIAL REDIAL
MSG
MUTE
FWD
TRANSFER
number
SYS SPDL
Press Access System Speed-Dial numbers. 48
STN SPDL
Press Access Station Speed-Dial numbers. 46
Press Choose a page zone to place a page. 50
PAG E
Press Redial a telephone number or save the last
Press
MSG
Press Leave or listen to a message. 28
MUTE
Press Mute the microphone. 26
FWD
Press
number
Press the high or low end of the Volume
button
In addition to the buttons identified in the preceding table, your phone has a Special
button ( ). Depending on how your telephone system is configured, you may need
to press this button before you dial a feature code.
NOTE: Because the telephone system allows customized feature buttons, your phone
may have been reprogrammed so that the feature buttons do not match those
described in this guide.
Transfer a call. 21
number dialed.
25
and hang up Put a call on the speaker. 26
and dial the destination
Forward calls to the specified number. 23
Adjust volume during a call. 38
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Message Indicator Lamp
The Message Indicator lamp (located at the top, right-hand corner of the phone)
shows the same indications as the button. This indicator flashes whenever
there is a waiting message.
NOTE: Because the telephone system allows for customization, your phone’s mes-
sage indicator may have been reprogrammed to indicate a different feature.
ABOUT VOICE MAIL
Voice mail is an application that is part of the Inter-Tel Voice Processor. With the
voice mail application, you and other callers can send and receive recorded messages
from any station or touchtone telephone. To use this and other features, each user (you
included) is assigned a “voice mailbox,” which usually corresponds to a valid extension number. You can, however, have an “unassociated” mailbox that does not correspond to an extension. Unassociated mailboxes are typically used for agents or other
personnel who don’t have a permanent office.
With your voice mailbox, you can use personal or system greetings to let callers know
if you are out of town, on a call, etc. (see page 12). If a caller reaches your voice mailbox, they can leave a message, hang up, or access an attendant.
In addition, the voice mail administrator can program the name for “group lists” of
mailboxes. With these lists, you can send a message to a group of people by entering
one number instead of everyone’s individual mailbox number.
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NOTE: You cannot cancel unheard (unretrieved) messages that are sent using group
lists (see page 34).
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WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR
As you can see, your 8500 Phone and telephone system come equipped with a lot of
“bells and whistles.” To help you understand what everything means, it is recommended that you read the following information before you use your phone:
• Your telephone system may be programmed for one or two dial tones. Systems
with two dial tones have one for intercom calls and one for outside calls.
• Many features “time out” if you wait too long before performing the next step. If
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this happens, you must hang up and start again.
• If you hear four fast tones or repeating fast tones, you have pressed an invalid
button combination, tried to select a restricted line, dialed a restricted or invalid
number, dialed too slowly between digits, or waited too long before performing
the next step. Hang up and try again.
• Some phone models have red/green lamps in the feature buttons. Green indicates
a call is ringing, holding, or active on your phone. Red means the call is on
another phone. If the buttons only light red, either your phone does not have the
green lamps, or the system is not programmed to support the two lamp colors.
NOTE: Your phone may be programmed to always use red lamps for calls ringing
directly to your phone.
• The button lamps may be solidly lit or flashing to indicate the status of a call or
feature. To avoid confusion, this guide uses different icons to signify that a lamp
is unlit ( ), lit, ( ), or flashing ( ).
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• “Off-hook” means that either the handset is lifted or the speakerphone is on ( is
lit). “On-hook” indicates that the handset is in the cradle or the speakerphone is
off. For example, you must first go “off-hook” to make a call, but you must go
“on-hook” to end a call.
• If the button and the Message Indicator lamp are lit when using a direc-
MSG
tory or entering a message, you are in alphanumeric mode, which allows you to
enter letters. If the
are in numeric mode and can only enter numbers and special characters.
• “Handsfree” mode indicates that a call is connected through the speakerphone
(i.e., you don’t have to lift the handset to speak). While in handsfree mode, you
can make or receive calls.
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button and the Message Indicator lamp are unlit, you
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SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
Your phone is compatible with system software versions 7.0 and later. Phones using
software versions 3.0 to 6.x have limited functionality in the following areas:
• The button will not work; however, you can still use this feature by dial-
• The button will not work; however, you can still use this feature by dial-
• The Message Indicator lamp will not work; however, the button will still
• The , , ,
The Model 8500 Phone does not support software versions 3.0 and earlier.
NOTE: This information about compatibility applies to phones programmed to use the
default button locations. Your buttons may have been programmed differently. If you are
uncertain about the configuration, ask your system administrator.
STN SPDL
ing the Station Speed-Dial feature code (see page 46).
PAG E
ing the Page feature code (see page 50).
function properly (see page 28).
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light.
SYS SPDL
MSG
REDIAL
, and lamps will not
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Getting Started
SECTION CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting Your Phone’s Viewing Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Up Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Initializing Your Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recording Your Personal Greetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recording Your Voice Mail Directory Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Making and Receiving Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Intercom Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Outside Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Placing Calls On Hold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Placing Conference Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transferring Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
To Another Extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
To Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
To an Outside Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Reverse Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forwarding Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manual Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic System Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Redirect Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using a Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Speaker and Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mute Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Group Listen Using the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Enhanced Speakerphone Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Message Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Leaving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Retrieving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Accessing Your Mailbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Voice Mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Undeleting Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Sending Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Canceling Unheard Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using Do-Not-Disturb Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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INTRODUCTION
Now that you know what your Model 8500 Phone can do, it’s time to start using it. In
this section, you’ll learn how to make and receive calls, transfer calls, retrieve voice
mail messages, and much more.
ADJUSTING YOUR PHONE’S VIEWING ANGLE
Your Model 8500 Phone has an adjustable base that allows you to tilt your phone to
enhance the viewing angle. There are two types of bases available on the phone, each
of which allow you to adjust the angle of the phone. Use the appropriate instructions
(listed below) to adjust the angle of your phone.
If your phone has a support mechanism that fits into holes on the base:
1. Position the bottom of the phone’s base on a flat surface.
2. Tilt the phone to the desired angle.
3. Place the “feet” of the support mechanism in the holes on the base to secure the
position of the phone.
If your phone has buttons located on the back to release the locking base:
1. Position the bottom of the phone’s base on a flat surface.
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2. Press both buttons on the back of the phone to disengage the base’s locking
mechanism.
3. Tilt the phone to the desired angle.
4. Release both buttons to lock the base in place.
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NOTE: If you position your phone’s viewing angle to 60 degrees or greater, it is recom-
mended that you flip the handset hanger down to the horizontal position.
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SETTING UP VOICE MAIL
To begin using your voice mailbox you will need to complete a few basic set-up procedures to initialize your mailbox, customize your personal greetings, and record your
voice mail directory name. See page 41 for additional voice mail options.
Initializing Your Mailbox
One of the first things you should do is initialize your mailbox. This allows you to:
• Change the default password number to a personal password.
• Record a name to identify yourself in the company directory.
• Listen to the voice mail introduction.
To initialize your mailbox:
1. Dial the voice mail extension number. (You hear the main menu.)
NOTE: If you don’t know what the voice mail extension number is, check with your
system administrator.
Press to identify yourself as a subscriber.
2.
3. Enter your mailbox number and default password.
NOTE: Your mailbox number is your default password.
4. If you want a password, enter a new password using digits 0-9 (up to 12 digits).
Then press . Voice mail plays back your password.
If you do not want to use a password, just press .
5. Press to accept the entry. Press to re-enter your password. The system
prompts you to record your directory name.
6. After the tone, record your first and last name. When finished, press .
7. Do one of the following:
• Press
• Press
• Press
• Press
The system then plays a prompt that introduces you to the basic voice mail features.
You can skip this introduction by pressing , if desired.
#
# 3
#
again to accept the name.
1
to replay the name you just recorded.
2
to add to your name.
3
to erase and re-record your name.
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#
#
#
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Recording Your Personal Greetings
You can store two different personal greetings in your voice mailbox: a primary and
an alternate. You can then select which greeting you want played when a caller
reaches your voice mailbox. Because the purpose of this greeting is to tell callers why
they have reached your voice mailbox, you should include the following information:
• Whether or not you are in the office and where you can be reached
• When you will be returning calls
• For callers who do not wish to leave a message, how to exit voice mail (press
to return to the operator)
The following are some sample greetings to help you plan your message:
• Primary Greeting: Hello, this is __________. I am either on another line or
away from my desk and cannot take your call at this time. If you need to speak to
someone immediately, please dial zero now. Otherwise, please leave a detailed
message, and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Alternate Greeting: Hello, this is __________. I will be away from the office
from day/date until day/date. If you need to speak to someone immediately,
please dial zero now. Otherwise, please leave a detailed message, and I will
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return your call when I return. Thank you.
To change your personal greeting:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press to select the Personal Options Menu.
3. Press to record/change your personal greeting.
4. Do one of the following:
5. If you pressed , continue to the next step.
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1
• Press to record and/or enable your primary greeting.
• Press to record and/or enable your alternate greeting.
• Press to enable the system default mailbox greeting.
If you pressed or , the current greeting is played (if one exists). You can
1
2
3
3
1 2
then do one of the following:
• Press to accept the greeting.
• Press to replay the greeting.
• Press to add to the greeting.
• Press to erase and re-record the greeting.
#
1
2
3
• Press to exit without changing your greeting.
6. Hang up.
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Recording Your Voice Mail Directory Name
Your recorded name is used to identify you in the voice mail directory and to verify
your mailbox number when messages are addressed to you.
To change your directory name:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press to select the Personal Options Menu.
3. Press . Your current name is played. (Press to replay your recorded name.)
4. Press to erase and re-record your name.
5. When you hear a tone, record your first and last name, then press .
6. Do one of the following:
7. Hang up.
4
2 1
3
• Press again to accept your recorded name.
• Press to replay your recorded name.
• Press to add to your name.
• Press to erase and re-record your name.
#
1
2
3
#
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MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS
Making and receiving calls is the basic purpose of any phone. With your Model 8500
Phone, you can make/receive intercom and outside calls and make emergency calls.
Intercom Calls
Your extension number allows other people to place intercom calls to you, without
dialing any extra codes. And, because every phone in your phone system is assigned
an extension number, you can call other people in your system quickly and easily.
NOTE: Ask your system administrator for a list of extensions.
Placing Intercom Calls
To place an intercom call:
1. Lift the handset and dial an extension number.
2. If your call goes through handsfree to a phone’s speaker, speak after your party
answers.
If you hear continuous ringing, wait for the call to be answered.
The phone system allows you to place a non-handsfree call that will override hands-
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free mode on the extension you are calling. If you use the Ring Intercom Always feature to always send non-handsfree calls, the called party must pick up the handset to
answer the call.
To place a non-handsfree call that will ring at the other phone until answered:
#
Press before dialing the extension number.
To program your phone to always send non-handsfree calls using the Ring Intercom Always feature:
With the handset in the cradle, dial
3 7 7
.
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If there is no answer or if the phone is busy when you place an intercom call, you
can do any of the following:
• To leave a station message, press and then hang up.
• To leave a voice mail message, press and wait for the message center to
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answer. (See page 28 for more message options.)
NOTE: This option is only available if the called phone has a voice mailbox.
• To camp onto a busy extension, stay on the line and wait for the phone to become
available. Do not hang up. After the system timer expires, you hear music until
the phone is available.
NOTE: You cannot camp on to a phone if it is in DND mode.
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• To request a callback (queue on to the phone): Press and hang up. When the
6
phone is available, your phone rings. (To cancel the queue request before the callback, press
6
.)
• To use the Off-Hook Voice Announce feature (if the called phone is programmed
for it): Do not hang up. After the busy signals stop, you are automatically con-
nected and may speak. (If you hear music or if the phone is in DND mode, your
off-hook voice announce call will not go through.) This allows you to talk to the
phone user on his or her handsfree speakerphone, even though the user already
has a call in progress on the handset. This feature is not available if your phone
has the Ring Intercom Always feature enabled.
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Receiving Intercom Calls
Your phone can receive both intercom and non-handsfree intercom calls. If the handsfree feature is enabled on your phone, intercom calls are automatically answered.
Non-handsfree intercom calls (see page 14) override the handsfree option.
If your handsfree feature is disabled, or if you receive a non-handsfree intercom call,
you must pick up the handset or press a button to answer the call.
To enable or disable your phone’s handsfree answering feature:
3
9
With the handset in the cradle, dial
To receive an intercom call:
If the handsfree feature is enabled, respond handsfree.
If the handsfree feature is disabled, press
To receive a non-handsfree intercom call:
EITHER, Lift the handset for privacy.
OR, Press or to answer the call.
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NOTE: You must lift the handset if the caller has the Ring Intercom Always feature
enabled.
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To redirect a ringing call to another extension or to an outside number:
1. Press and dial .
2. Enter the extension or outside number to which you want to redirect the call. See
3 3
1
page 24 for more information.
To receive an Off-Hook Voice Announce call (through your speaker) while you
are on a call:
When you hear a single tone and see an incoming call lamp display, you can do the
following:
• To accept the call on the speakerphone without ending your current call: When
you hear a double tone, you may talk handsfree with the caller through the speakerphone. (The caller on the handset will be able to hear both you and the party on
the speakerphone.)
• To block the call from coming through the speaker:
a. Press to allow the incoming intercom call to camp on. The button
flashes, and the call is placed on hold.
1
.
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or or lift the handset for privacy.
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b. Press to place your phone in DND mode, if desired. (See page 35 for
DND
more information about DND mode.)
NOTE: To use this feature, the Off-Hook Voice Announce feature must be enabled.
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Outside Calls
With outside calls, you can talk to people who aren’t members of your phone system.
When you make an outside call, however, you must dial any area codes or long distance digits that your telephone company requires.
Placing Outside Calls
To place an outside call:
1. With or without the handset lifted, press .
2. Dial the desired number.
OUTGOING
NOTE: If you hear a single beep, you must dial an account code before you can
place your call (see page 54).
Depending on how your system is programmed, you may be able to use one of the
following methods to select an outgoing line, instead of pressing the but-
OUTGOING
ton:
• Dial the Outgoing Call feature code (default is 8).
• Press an unlit button, if you have one.
CALL
• Dial a Select Line Group feature code (the defaults are 92001-92208 but may differ depending on the software version).
• Dial the Automatic Route Selection (ARS) feature code (the default is 92000 but
may differ depending on the software version).
To request a callback (queue on to the line) if all outgoing lines are busy when you
try to call out:
When you hear busy signals, press and hang up. When the line is available, your
6
phone rings.
To cancel the queue request before your phone rings:
6
Press
.
When dialing the number, you can do one of the following:
• Use the speed-dial directory. See page 56.
• Use the Station Speed-Dial feature. See page 46.
• Use the System Speed-Dial feature. See page 48.
• Redial the last number you dialed. See page 25.
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Receiving Outside Calls
To receive an outside call:
EITHER, Lift the handset.
OR, Press . Depending on how your system is programmed, you may be
able to press the flashing
ANSWER
CALL
button instead.
To redirect a ringing call to another extension or to an outside number:
1. Press and dial .
2. Enter the extension or outside number to which you want to redirect the call. See
3 3
1
page 24 for more information.
Emergency Calls
With the telephone system, you do not have to access an outside line (press
OUTGOING
) to dial an emergency number.
To make an emergency call:
9
Dial
1 1
. A call is automatically placed to the preset emergency number.
Call Waiting
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If you receive a call while you are already on another call, you will hear a “call waiting” tone and/or you will see a lamp display.
To respond to a waiting call (you hear a single tone and a button is flashing):
• To end the current call: Hang up. The waiting call rings in.
• To place the current call on hold: Press . Then press the flashing button to
answer the waiting call.
• To have the caller hear DND signals: Press . (See page 35 for more infor-
DND
mation about DND mode.)
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PLACING CALLS ON HOLD
You can place calls on hold in one of two ways: individual or system.
• Individual Hold places the call on hold at one phone. It can then be directly
picked up at that phone or it can be picked up at another phone using the Reverse
Transfer (Call Pickup) feature (see page 22).
• System Hold places the call on hold in the system. You can then pick up the call
at any phone that has a flashing button for the call, including the phone that
placed it on hold.
NOTE: You cannot place intercom calls on system hold.
To place a call on Individual Hold:
1. Press the button.
2. Hang up or place another call.
To place an outside call on System Hold:
1. Press and dial .
2. Hang up or place another call.
3 3 5
To return to a call that is on hold:
Lift the handset and press the flashing button.
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PLACING CONFERENCE CALLS
With the Conference feature, you can establish a conference call with up to three
intercom and/or outside parties (four, including you).
To place a conference call:
1. While on the first call, press to put the call on hold.
2. Place another intercom or outside call.
3. Press to place the call on hold. (If necessary, repeat this step to place one
CNF
more call on hold.)
4. Press to join all of the calls together in the conference.
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During the conference call, you can do the following:
• To place the conference on hold: Press . This places the conference on hold
without disconnecting the parties. To return to the conference, press .
• To drop out of the conference: Press and hang up. This removes your
phone from the conference, but leaves the other parties connected.
• To add additional parties to the conference: Do the following:
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a. Press . This leaves the conference parties connected.
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b. Place a call to the party to be added to the conference.
c. Press twice to put yourself and the new party into the conference.
• To end the conference and place all parties on individual hold: Press and
CNF
CNF
CNF
then press to place all of the parties on individual hold. You can then speak to
one party at a time by pressing or a flashing button.
• To mute your microphone: Press . This turns your microphone on or off
MUTE
during the conference. If mute is enabled, you can hear the conferenced parties,
but they cannot hear you.
• To transfer the conference to another extension or to voice mail: Press
TRANSFER
and dial the desired extension number. Then hang up when you are ready to complete the transfer.
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TRANSFERRING CALLS
Although transferring calls is considered a basic function of a phone, your Model
8500 Phone has many advanced options for this feature. With your phone, you can
transfer to another extension, voice mail, or even an outside line.
To Another Extension
1. EITHER, Press .
OR, Press and dial
2. Dial the desired extension number.
3. Wait for an answer, announce the call, and then hang up.
If the number is busy, there is no answer, or the transfer is refused, press the flashing button to return to the caller.
NOTE: If you are receiving a transferred call and the Transfer-To-Connect option is
enabled for your phone, you are automatically connected to the transferred caller once
the transferring party hangs up. If this option is disabled, you must press a button to answer the transferred call.
To Voice Mail
1. Press .
2. Dial the voice mail extension number.
3. EITHER, Dial the desired mailbox number and hang up.
TRANSFER
OR, Hang up to send the call to the voice mail menu (so that the caller can select
the mailbox number).
TRANSFER
4
3
6
to place the call on hold at the other phone.
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To an Outside Number
1. Press .
2. Select an outgoing line and dial the desired telephone number.
3. Wait for an answer, announce the call, and then hang up.
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If the number is busy, there is no answer, or the transfer is refused, press the flashing button to return to the caller.
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USING REVERSE TRANSFER
The Reverse Transfer (Call Pick Up) feature allows you to answer a call that is ringing or holding at another phone. For example, if the attendant transfers a call to you
but you have stepped away from your phone, you can pick up the call using another
phone.
To answer a call ringing or holding at another phone:
1. Lift the handset and dial .
2. Dial the extension or hunt group number (see page 60) where the call is ringing
or holding. The call is transferred to the phone you are using and you are connected to the caller.
NOTE: If the Group Call Pickup feature is enabled, you can pick up a call ringing at
any station in a hunt group by dialing the hunt group’s extension number (available in
versions 5.2 and later).
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FORWARDING CALLS
With the Forwarding feature, you can have calls follow you (e.g., forwarded to a cell
phone), or you can redirect calls to a voice mail or other extension.
Manual Call Forwarding
Manual call forwarding allows you to send incoming calls to another extension number. You can even forward calls to outside numbers, if your phone is programmed to
allow this.
To forward calls:
1. EITHER, Press .
OR, Enter one of the following feature codes:
3 5 5
•
•
• (Call Forward If Busy): When your phone is busy, all incoming
•
2. Do one of the following:
• To forward to an outside telephone number: Select an outgoing line and dial
• To forward to an extension number: Dial the extension number.
• To forward to your message center: Press .
To cancel any call forward request:
EITHER, Press and then .
OR, Dial any one of the feature codes listed above and then press
(Call Forward All Calls): All incoming calls are forwarded with-
out ringing at your phone.
3 5 6
(Call Forward If No Answer): All incoming calls are forwarded if
they are not answered before a timer expires.
NOTE: Only the installer or system administrator can adjust this timer.
3 5 7
calls are forwarded without ringing at your phone.
3 5
warded if your phone is busy or if you do not answer, as described above.
a telephone number.
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(Call Forward If No Answer or Busy): All incoming calls are for-
FWD
FWD
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Automatic System Forwarding
Automatic System Forwarding allows your system administrator to route calls based
on the type of call and the status of your telephone. Although you cannot program the
path of a system forward, you can enable or disable this feature on your phone.
To enable or disable System Forwarding:
Dial
3 5
4
.
Redirect Call
NOTE: This feature is available only with versions 5.3 and later system software.
The Redirect Call feature allows you to forward any call that is ringing on your phone
without having to answer the call.
NOTE: You cannot redirect calls to an extension that is in DND or to a restricted out-
side number.
To redirect a call to an extension number:
3 3
3 3
1
1
1. Press and dial .
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2. Dial the extension number.
To redirect a call to an outside telephone number:
1. Press and dial .
2. Enter the outside telephone number.
3. Press .
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REDIALING A NUMBER
Although most phones redial the last number dialed, your system administrator can
program your phone to redial the last number saved.
To use the Last Number Dialed feature (if enabled):
With or without the handset lifted, press . A line is selected automatically, and
the number is dialed.
To use the Last Number Saved feature (if enabled):
• To save the last number dialed: While the phone is idle or while listening to inter-
com dial tone, press .
• To redial the saved number: After selecting a line, press . The number is
dialed automatically.
USING A HEADSET
With an electret headset, you can talk on the phone handsfree, without using your
speaker and microphone.
NOTE: If your headset has a power-saver mode, make sure the system administrator
has the Headset Connect Tone flag enabled in the telephone system. If this flag is not
enabled, you may miss the first few seconds of incoming calls.
To connect a headset:
1. Unplug the coiled handset cord from the base of the phone. (Leave the handset in
the cradle.)
2. Insert the headset plug into the vacant handset jack.
3. While on-hook, enter the Headset On feature code ( ) or the Headset
On/Off feature code (
To disconnect a headset:
1. Unplug the headset cord from the base of the phone.
2. Plug the coiled handset cord into the vacant jack.
3. While on-hook, enter the Headset Off feature code ( ) or the Headset
On/Off feature code (
REDIAL
).
3
).
3
REDIAL
REDIAL
3
7
1
3
7
1
5
1
6
1
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NOTE: If using a headset, press to connect and disconnect calls.
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USING THE SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE
If you are not using a headset, you can talk handsfree using your speaker and microphone. You can also use the speakerphone for on-hook dialing, call monitoring, and
background music.
Mute Button
To mute the microphone so that you can hear the other party, but they cannot
hear you (this does not put them on hold):
MUTE
Press .
To return to the call:
MUTE
Press .
Group Listen Using the Speaker
With the Group Listen feature, you can transmit a conversation over the speaker while
you use the handset or headset to continue speaking. This allows other people to hear
the caller while the caller can only hear you.
NOTE: You cannot use this feature on a handsfree call. You must be on a call using
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the handset or a headset before entering the feature code.
To turn the group listen feature on or off during a call:
3
Press and dial
1 2
. You hear a confirmation tone (the other party does not
hear this tone).
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NOTE: If you are using the handset, the button lamp will remain unlit, even though
the speaker is on. This allows you to place the call into handsfree mode at any time during the call by pressing and hanging up. If you are using a headset, however, the
button lamp is lit. Pressing will disconnect the call.
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Enhanced Speakerphone Mode
The Enhanced Speakerphone Mode improves transmission quality while on a speakerphone call over a limited volume level range (typically the range is 1 to 3).
NOTE: To use this feature, the system administrator or installer must program your
phone for Enhanced Speakerphone Mode.
To enable enhanced speakerphone mode while on a call:
EITHER, Press and then .
OR, Press
and dial . The speakerphone will return to standard mode
3
when you end the call.
There will be about one second of white noise while the speakerphone circuitry is calibrated to the call. (Both parties should avoid speaking during this white noise.)
NOTE: On some long-distance calls, the outside party may hear his or her own echo
when speaking to a digital phone. If the amount of echo is objectionable, do not use
the Enhanced Speakerphone Mode.
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USING THE MESSAGE BUTTON
In today’s busy world, it’s almost guaranteed that you will call someone that is on
another call, does not answer, or is in DND. But, with the button, you can let
the other person know you called.
When you leave a message, you can:
• Have the called party return your call. When the party you called responds to
the message indication, a call is automatically placed to your phone.
• Leave a message with the called party’s message center (which can be a person or voice mail). When the party you called responds to the message, a call is
automatically placed to his or her message center instead of your phone.
To indicate that a message is waiting, your phone’s button and lamp flash.
Leaving Messages
To leave a station message while on an intercom call, press and hang up.
To leave a voice mail message while on an intercom call, press
the message center to answer.
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To leave a silent message without placing an intercom call:
1. Dial .
2. Dial the desired extension number and hang up to leave a station message.
3 6 7
To cancel a message that you left at another phone:
1. Dial .
2. Dial the extension number of the phone where you left the message.
3 6 6
MSG
MSG
MSG
MSG
and wait for
Retrieving Messages
To retrieve a message (Message button and lamp are flashing):
Lift the handset and press . A call is automatically placed to the phone or message center that left the message. (See the following section for information about
accessing your mailbox.)
To cancel a waiting message:
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Press
3 6
8
.
MSG
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ACCESSING YOUR MAILBOX
If you have a message waiting in your mailbox, you must access your voice mailbox
to retrieve it.
TIP: Generally, pressing during any voice mail operation will advance you to the
next step. For example, when leaving a voice mail message for another voice mail user,
you can press to skip the person’s introductory message and proceed directly to the
recording phase. Similarly, while listening to messages, you can press to skip the
system-generated voice prompts and proceed directly to the playback phase. You can
also press to cancel or return to the previous menu at any menu level.
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When you access your mailbox, the system may play one of the following messages:
• Mailbox almost full or full: If your mailbox is full, no new messages can be
received until you delete waiting or saved messages.
• Message count: The system tells you how many messages are waiting to be
heard, if any, and how many are priority messages.
• Remote Messaging: The system will indicate whether primary or alternate
Remote Messaging is selected when the Remote Messaging feature is enabled
(see page 57). It will also alert you if a programming error has been detected and/
or if it encountered busy system resources when attempting to place a Remote
Messaging call.
To access your mailbox:
1. Dial the voice mail extension number. (You hear the main menu.)
2. During or after the greeting, press to identify yourself as a subscriber.
3. Enter your mailbox number and your personal password (if programmed). Then
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press .
NOTE: If you do not have a password, just press . See page 41 for information
on programming passwords.
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USING VOICE MAIL MESSAGES
Once you’ve accessed your mailbox, the system will tell you how many new and
saved messages you have. You can then listen to messages, delete messages, save
messages, etc.
Listening to Messages
To listen to messages:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. EITHER, Press to listen to your new messages.
OR, Press to listen to your saved messages.
3. While you are listening to a message, you can use the following options:
• Press
• Press to back up.
• Press to pause. Then press any button to continue.
• Press to skip ahead.
• Press or to lower the volume.
• Press to play the message envelope.
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• Press or to raise the volume.
• Press to save the new message in your mailbox.
• Press to delete the message from your mailbox.
1
3
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to skip to the end of the recording.
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2
3
4
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4. When the message has finished playing, you have the following options:
• Press to replay the message from the beginning.
• Press to reply to the message. If you are using version 5.1 or later soft-
1
2
ware, you have the following options (earlier versions only leave voice mail
messages):
— Press to leave a voice mail message for the caller.
1
If the caller had a mailbox number, it will ask you to verify the destination by pressing .
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If the number was not associated with a mailbox, it will ask you to enter
a mailbox number.
If the message was from an outside caller, you cannot leave a voice mail
message.
— Press to make a return call. Your call will be transferred automati-
2
cally to the caller’s extension or telephone number, if available.
If the extension number is not available, you will have the option of
leaving voice mail.
If the telephone number is not available, you cannot reply to the message.
• Press to forward a copy of the message to another subscriber. If you want
3
to include an introduction, press . If not, press to forward the message
1
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without additional comments.
• Press to listen to the previous message.
• Press to play the introductory message envelope (see page 41 for infor-
4
5
mation on envelope options).
• Press to listen to the next message.
• Press to save the new message in your mailbox.
• Press to delete the message from your mailbox.
5. Hang up.
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Undeleting Messages
NOTE: This feature is available only in software versions 5.1 and later.
If you accidently delete a voice mail message, you can retrieve it within a specific
time frame (programmed by your system administrator). Any retrieved messages are
then restored to your saved-message queue. Messages that are not undeleted within
the programmed time (up to 24 hours) are automatically erased.
To recover deleted messages:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press for Message Options.
3. Press to access undelete options. Your options are:
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4. Hang up.
5
2
• Press to listen to your deleted messages and choose which ones to delete
1
or recover. After each message you can:
— Press to replay the message.
— Press to reply to the message.
— Press to forward the message to another mailbox.
— Press to listen to the previous message.
— Press to play the message envelope.
— Press to listen to the next message.
— Press to recover the message.
— Press to purge the message from your mailbox.
• Press to recover all of your deleted messages and store them as saved
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
2
messages.
• Press to erase all of your deleted messages.
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Sending Messages
To send a message:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press .
3. Dial the desired mailbox number or group list number.
4. Press to accept the subscriber’s name.
5. Record your message after the tone. While recording, you have the following
6. When finished recording, hang up or press to access the following options.
2
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options:
• Press to pause while recording. Then press any button to continue.
• Press to erase and re-record your message.
• Press to send the message and return to the voice mail options.
• Press to replay your message.
• Press to add to your message.
• Press
• Press to use the special delivery options. You can then use one or more
2
3
#
1
2
3
to erase and re-record your message.
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of the following options:
— Press to mark the message “private.” (This prevents the recipient
1
from forwarding it to other subscribers.)
— Press to mark the message “certified.” (When the recipient listens to
2
the message, you will receive a receipt notice.)
— Press to mark the message “priority.” (This will place your message
3
ahead of all other waiting messages in the receiving mailbox.)
— Press to cancel delivery options.
— Press to deliver the message. (If you want to mark the message certi-
#
fied, private, and/or priority, you must do so before completing this
step.) You may choose either of the following options:
• Press and enter another mailbox number to send the message to
another destination.
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Canceling Unheard Messages
NOTE: This feature is available only in versions 5.1 and later system software.
You can cancel unretrieved messages that you have sent to individuals, but not messages that you sent to group lists.
To cancel unheard messages:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. While listening to the voice mail main menu, press for Message Options.
3. Press .
1
4. When prompted, enter the number of the mailbox containing the unheard mes-
sage.
5. Press to confirm the mailbox you are selecting. Voice mail will tell you how
#
many messages you have waiting at the mailbox and play them for you. After
each message, you can:
• Press to replay the message.
• Press to add to the message.
• Press to forward the message to another mailbox.
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• Press to listen to the previous message.
• Press to play the message envelope.
• Press to listen to the next message.
• Press to save the message in your mailbox.
• Press to delete the message.
6. Hang up.
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2
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USING DO-NOT-DISTURB MODE
If you are away from your desk, or if you do not want to be disturbed, you can use the
DND feature. This halts all pages and calls to your phone, except queue callbacks,
recalls, and direct ring-in calls. When other users call your phone, they hear a repeating signal of four fast tones and, if they have a display phone, see the DND message
you have selected.
Your telephone system can have up to 20 different DND messages, each of which can
be changed by the system administrator, installer, or programmer. Your trainer or system administrator will give you a list of the programmed DND messages. For convenience, you should update the following default list.
DEFAULT MESSAGE NEW MESSAGE DEFAULT MESSAGE NEW MESSAGE
01 DO-NOT-DISTURB 11 OUT OF TOWN ’TIL
02 LEAVE A MESSAGE 12 OUT OF OFFICE
03 IN MEETING UNTIL 13 OUT UNTIL
04 IN MEETING 14 WITH A CLIENT
05 ON VACATION ’TIL 15 WITH A GUEST
06 ON VACATION 16 UNAVAILABLE
07 CALL ME AT 17 IN CONFERENCE
08 AT THE DOCTOR 18 AWAY FROM DESK
09 ON A TRIP 19 GONE HOME
10 ON BREAK 20 OUT TO LUNCH
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To enable DND:
1. Press .
2. Dial the two-digit number corresponding to the message you want to use.
3. Press or lift and replace the handset.
To cancel DND mode:
Press .
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USING REMINDER MESSAGES
Never be late for a meeting again! With Reminder Messages, you can program your
phone, up to 24 hours in advance, to alert you at a specified time. At the programmed
time, the reminder message signals you with eight short tones. If you are on a call,
you still hear the tones.
Your phone system can have up to 20 different reminder messages, each of which can
be changed by the system administrator, installer, or programmer. Your trainer or system administrator will give you a list of reminder messages for your system. For convenience, you should update the following default list.
DEFAULT MESSAGE NEW MESSAGE DEFAULT MESSAGE NEW MESSAGE
01 MEETING 11 CALL ENGINEERING
02 STAFF MEETING 12 CALL MARKETING
03 SALES MEETING 13 CALL ACCOUNTING
04 CANCEL MEETING 14 CANCEL DND
05 APPOINTMENT 15 CANCEL CALL FWD
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06 PLACE CALL 16 TAKE MEDICATION
07 CALL CLIENT 17 MAKE RESERVATION
08 CALL CUSTOMER 18 REVIEW SCHEDULE
09 CALL HOME 19 LUNCH
10 CALL CORPORATE 20 REMINDER
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To request a reminder message:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
2. Dial the desired two-digit number for the message that you want.
3. Press .
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4. Enter the time you wish to receive the message in hours and minutes. For exam-
ple, 0900 = 9:00. If you dial three digits, such as 900 for 9:00, press .
3 0 5
#
NOTE: If your system is set for 24-hour format, you must enter the time appropri-
ately (e.g., 1400 = 2:00PM).
If your system is set for 12-hour format, press for AM or for PM.
1 2
To cancel all reminder message requests before they signal you:
With the handset in the cradle, dial
3 0 6
.
To clear a received reminder message:
With the handset in the cradle, press .
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SECTION CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using Record-A-Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Performing a Hookflash During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Programming Your Feature Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Programming Direct Station Selection Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Programming Secondary Extension Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using Account Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Screening Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the Voice Mail Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Programming Remote Feature Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Requesting Agent Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Working in Hunt Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Phone Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Voice Mail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Station Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
System Speed Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Enabling Paging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Making Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Remote Access Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Remote Feature Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Hunt Group Calls Enabled/Disabled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
ACD Hunt Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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INTRODUCTION
Now that you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to move on to the advanced features. In
this section, you’ll learn how to program your phone, use directories, access your
voice mailbox remotely, and perform various other functions.
SETTING PREFERENCES
Your phone and voice mailbox are automatically set to specific defaults. You can,
however, configure many of these settings at any time.
Phone Configuration
Customizable features on your phone include changing volume levels, enabling background music, selecting a ring tone, and others.
Changing Volume Levels
The system has eight volume settings: handset intercom, handset outside call, speakerphone intercom, speakerphone outside call, background music, ringing, handset
intercom dial tone, and speakerphone intercom dial tone.
NOTE: To change each of these levels, you must be using that feature. For example, if
you want to change the speakerphone level for an intercom call, you must be on a
handsfree intercom call.
To change a volume level:
Press (the high end of the Volume button) to increase the volume. Press (the
low end of the Volume button) to decrease the volume.
To save your change:
EITHER, Press both ends of the Volume button.
OR, Press the middle of the Volume button.
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Selecting a Ring Tone
The ability to change your ring tone is helpful in close-quartered environments. If
your ring tone is unique, you can quickly identify when a call is ringing on your
phone.
To select the type of ring tone for your phone:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
2. Do one of the following to select your ring tone:
EITHER, Press for no ringing.
OR, Press
0
or to scroll to the desired tone.
3 9
8
OR, Dial 1-9 to select a specific tone.
3. When you hear the tone you want, press or or lift and replace the handset.
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Enabling Background Music
If your telephone system is equipped with a music source, you can listen to music
through your speaker.
To enable or disable background music:
Dial
3
3
1
.
Changing Keymaps
Keymaps identify where feature buttons appear on your phone. While all phones are
programmed with a standard keymap, some phones have alternate keymaps (ask your
system administrator). If you have an alternate keymap, you can switch between the
keymaps by dialing a specific feature code.
To switch between keymaps when your phone is idle:
With the handset in the cradle, dial
To switch between keymaps during a call:
Press and dial
3 9 9
.
3 9 9
.
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Enabling Automatic Call Answer
The Automatic Call Answer feature determines whether or not you are automatically
connected to a caller when you lift the handset (or press ). If this feature is enabled,
you are automatically connected when you go off-hook. If it is disabled, you must
first lift the handset (or press ) and then press the flashing button.
To enable/disable this feature for ringing outside calls:
With the handset in the cradle, dial
3 6 0
.
To enable/disable this feature for ringing (non-handsfree) intercom calls:
3 6
With the handset in the cradle, dial
1
.
Changing the Language
When your phone system is installed, the system administrator can choose two of four
different languages (American English, British English, Japanese, or Spanish) as the
primary and secondary languages. You can then change the voice mail prompts on
your phone by toggling between the primary and secondary languages. For example,
if the system’s primary language is American English, and your phone is programmed
for the primary language, all voice mail prompts are played in American English
(unless changed, as outlined below). If the secondary language is Japanese, and your
phone is programmed for the secondary language, all voice mail prompts are played
in Japanese.
NOTE: You can only use the secondary language voice mail prompts if they are
loaded on the system. By default, all phones are set for the primary language. See your
system administrator to determine which languages are programmed for your phone
system.
To change the assigned language for your phone:
3 0
Dial
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as desired.
1
to change between your system’s primary and secondary languages,
Returning to Default Operation
You can return your phone to default levels at any time. This feature returns volumes
to default levels; cancels DND, manual call forwarding, background music, and queue
requests; and restores handsfree mode, pages, hunt group calls, and system forwarding all at once.
To return your phone to default:
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Voice Mail Options
Your voice mailbox contains personal options that allow you to customize voice mail
functions. However, before you change your voice mail options, you must first initialize your mailbox (see page 11).
Changing Your Mailbox Password
Your password prevents unauthorized access to your mailbox.
To change your password:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press to select the Personal Options Menu.
3. Press .
4. If you want to have a password, enter a new password, using up to 12 digits.
5. Press . Voice mail plays back your password if you entered one.
6. Press to accept the password as entered or press to erase and re-enter your
7. Hang up.
Changing the Voice Mail Message Envelope
When you receive a voice mail message, the voice mail system first plays an “envelope” that can include the time and date the message was left, the source of the message, and/or the message length. By default, the envelope contains all of this
information, but you can change your envelope, as described below.
To change your message envelope:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press to select the Personal Options Menu.
3. Press to select the Message Envelope Options Menu. You can then do any of
4. Hang up.
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3
If you do not want to use a password, skip this step.
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password.
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the following:
• Press to enable or disable the time/date option.
• Press to enable or disable the message source option.
• Press to enable or disable the message length option.
• Press to enable all options and return to the Personal Options Menu.
• Press to disable the entire envelope and return to the Personal Options
1
2
3
4
5
Menu.
• Press
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Changing the Call Screening Transfer Method
NOTE: The Call Screening feature is available only if it is enabled for your mailbox
(ask your system administrator).
Depending on the transfer method you select, transferred calls from voice mail may
be unannounced (as usual), or one of the following may occur:
• “Announce Only” Calls: Before voice mail transfers a call to you, a prompt asks
the caller to record his or her name. When you answer, you hear, “You have a call
from (caller’s name).”
• “Screened” Calls: Before voice mail transfers a call to you, a prompt asks the
caller to record his or her name. When you answer, you hear, “You have a call
from (caller’s name).” You can choose whether or not to accept the call (see
page 55).
To change your transfer method (if allowed):
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press to select the Personal Options Menu.
3. Press for More Options. (If using version 5.0 or earlier software, skip this
4. Press . The system tells you what your current transfer method is. You can
5. Hang up.
4
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step.)
5
then select the desired transfer method, as follows:
• Press to select unannounced transfers.
• Press to select screened transfers.
• Press to select announce only transfers.
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2
3
• Press to return to the Personal Options Menu without making changes.
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Programming a Fax Destination
NOTE: This feature is available only in versions 5.1 and later system software.
With the Inter-Tel Voice Processor, callers can use your mailbox to send you a fax. To
use this feature, you must specify the destination fax number.
To change your Fax Destination Number:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press to select the Personal Options Menu.
3. Press for More Options.
4. Press .
5. Enter the number of your fax destination, followed by .
6. EITHER, Press to accept the number.
7. Hang up.
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OR, Press to erase and re-enter the number.
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Changing the Message Search Order
NOTE: This feature is available only in versions 5.2 and later system software.
When more than one message is left in your voice mailbox, you can change the order
in which you retrieve your messages, based on the date and time they were received.
To change the listening order of your messages:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press to select the Personal Options Menu.
3. Press for more options.
4. Press for the Message Search Order.
5. Press to change the search order for new messages or press to change the
6. Hang up.
4
9
2
1 2
search order for saved messages. You have the following options:
• Press to retrieve the earliest-received messages first (First In/First Out).
• Press to retrieve the latest-received messages first (Last In/First Out).
1
2
• Press to return to the Personal Options Menu without making changes.
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Programming Remote Messaging
NOTE: Your installer or system administrator must enable this feature on your voice
mailbox.
With Remote Messaging, you can program the Voice Processor (voice mail) to call
you when your mailbox receives new messages. Using a “cascade” (a series of up to
nine telephone numbers), voice mail will call each number until it successfully connects to a device (e.g., pager, answering machine, etc.).
Because your mailbox can have a primary and an alternate cascade of numbers, you
can program a cascade to be used during specific days and times. For example, if you
want to be paged when you receive a message from 5-10 PM on weekdays, you can
set up a primary cascade. If you also want to receive pages for messages marked “priority” on the weekends, you could set your alternate cascade for all day on Saturdays
and Sundays.
NOTE: If for some reason voice mail is not able to use your remote notification, your
mailbox will receive a message stating that notification could not be completed.
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To set up remote messaging:
1. Access your mailbox as described on page 29.
2. Press to select the Personal Options Menu. (If using version 5.0 or earlier
4
software, skip this step.)
3. Press .
5
NOTE: This option is not available if you do not have Remote Messaging enabled.
1 2
Press to set up a primary cascade or press to set up an alternate cascade.
4.
5. Do one of the following.
• To program a cascade level: Press and enter the number of the level you
1
wish to program (1-9). You then have the following options:
— To set up or change an extension or telephone number: Press . Then
1 2
press for an extension number or press for an outside number.
2
Then enter the number.
— To set up or change a pager number: Press . Then enter the number.
— To enable or disable the cascade level: Press . (You cannot enable the
3
1
level until a notification number is programmed.)
• To set up time of day for notification: Press . Then enter the time you
2
want the message notification to start and stop. Enter the times with two digits for the hour and two digits for the minutes (e.g., 0900 = 9:00). If entering
the time in 12-hour format, you are prompted to press for AM or for
1 2
PM.
NOTE: For 24-hour notification, program the starting and ending times to be
the same.
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• To set up the days of the week for notification: Press . Then select one
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of the following:
— Press for Monday-Friday.
— Press for all days.
— Press to select individual days. You are prompted to press digits 1-7
1
2
3
which correspond to the days Sunday through Saturday.
• To select all or priority-only message notification: Press . Then press
1 2
for all messages or for priority messages only.
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SPEED DIALING
Speed dialing allows you (and your system administrator) to store and access frequently dialed numbers. Each number is stored in your phone (Station Speed Dial) or
in the phone system (System Speed Dial) and is identified by a location number. Once
programmed, you can quickly dial these numbers by entering a feature code and dialing the desired location number. Because the system supports both Station and System
Speed-Dial numbers, you can have access to over 1000 stored numbers.
Station Speed Dial
You can program and use up to ten personal speed-dial numbers on your phone. In
addition, if you have programmable feature buttons, you can program them as speeddial buttons for one-touch dialing. To use a speed-dial button, you must:
• Store the number in a speed-dial location.
• Program an available feature button as a speed-dial button.
• Associate a speed-dial location with the new speed-dial button.
NOTE: You can use the Speed-Dial feature even if your phone does not have pro-
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Storing Station Speed-Dial Numbers
To store a speed-dial number, use the Station Speed-Dial Programming feature code
to program the number in a speed-dial location. Use the following table to list the
numbers that you store in speed-dial locations 0-9.
0 _______________________ 5 _______________________
1 _______________________ 6 _______________________
2 _______________________ 7 _______________________
3 _______________________ 8 _______________________
4 _______________________ 9 _______________________
To store a number in a Speed-Dial location:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
3
2. Dial the speed-dial location (0-9) you want to program.
3. Dial the extension number or telephone number to be stored at the location you
selected in step 2. If your number includes an asterisk, pound, a hookflash (a
quick hang up and release), or a pause, press
pound, three times for a hookflash, or four times for a pause. (Each pause or
hookflash counts as one digit.)
TIP: To dial outside telephone numbers without first selecting an outgoing line,
enter the Outgoing Call access code (default is ) before the outside telephone
number.
3
8
once for an asterisk, twice for a
8
4. Press to save the number.
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Programming Station Speed-Dial Numbers
If your phone has programmable buttons, you can program one or more as speed-dial
buttons. After the button is programmed, you must select a speed-dial location to
associate with the button.
NOTE: Before you program a speed-dial button, you need to store a number in a
speed-dial location (see the instructions above).
To program a speed-dial button:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
3 9
2. Press the feature button you want to program as a speed-dial button.
3. Dial .
3
2
8
4. Dial the speed-dial location (0-9) that contains the number you want to associate
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with the button.
To erase a number in a Speed-Dial location:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
3
2. Enter the speed-dial location (0-9) you want to erase or press the associated Sta-
3
8
tion Speed-Dial button.
3. EITHER, program a new number for the location code.
OR, Press to exit.
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Dialing Station Speed-Dial Numbers
To dial a Station Speed-Dial number:
If necessary, select an outgoing line. You have the following options:
• To use a location number: Press
STN SPDL
or dial and then enter the
3
desired Station Speed-Dial location number (0-9).
• To use a Station Speed-Dial button: Press the desired Station Speed-Dial button.
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System Speed Dial
Your system administrator can store up to 1000 speed-dial numbers in System SpeedDial locations 000-999.
To dial System Speed-Dial numbers:
1. Press or dial .
SYS SPDL
3
2. Dial the location code (000-999) for the desired number.
3. Press to dial the number.
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USING RECORD-A-CALL
If your telephone system is equipped with a Voice Processor (voice mail), you may
have access to the Record-A-Call feature. If so, you can record an ongoing call as a
mailbox message. You can then retrieve the message, just as you would any other
mailbox message.
To use the Record-A-Call feature while on a call:
1. Press and dial .
2. If required, dial the desired mailbox number. (Your phone may be programmed to
select the mailbox, or you may be required to dial it.)
You hear a confirmation tone when the Record-A-Call feature is activated.
To turn off Record-A-Call:
EITHER, Press and dial
OR, Hang up.
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3
5
5
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PAGING
The Paging feature allows you to make an announcement through phone speakers or
external speakers (if your system is equipped with external paging equipment). To
prevent announcements from transmitting through every phone in the system, this feature uses page zones. Each zone contains a different combination of extensions and
external paging equipment, and is programmed by your system administrator. Ask
your trainer or system administrator how the zones are programmed, and list them
below for your convenience.
0 _______________________ 5 _______________________
1 _______________________ 6 _______________________
2 _______________________ 7 _______________________
3 _______________________ 8 _______________________
4 _______________________ 9 _______________________
NOTE: The Model 8500 Phone has a button, which is programmed to a spe-
cific page zone. If you do not know which page zone is programmed for this button, ask
your system administrator.
PAG E
Enabling Paging
You can enable or disable page receiving for your phone by using the Page Remove/
Replace feature code. If your phone is assigned to more than one page zone, all zones
are removed or replaced at once (you cannot turn off individual zones).
To turn paging on and off for your phone:
Dial
3
5
2
.
Making Pages
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To make pages:
1. Press or dial .
2. Dial the desired zone number (0-9).
3. After the tone, make your announcement and hang up.
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PERFORMING A HOOKFLASH DURING A CALL
Certain telephone service companies may require a timed hookflash (a quick hang up
and release).
To generate a hookflash while using a line:
Press and dial
3 3 0
.
PROGRAMMING YOUR FEATURE BUTTONS
Depending on how your system is programmed, some of your feature buttons may be
“user-programmable.” If so, you can program them with any of the feature codes
listed in the back of this user guide. In addition, you can combine the feature button
and Station Speed-Dial functions to program a feature button to dial an outside number.
NOTE: You cannot program secondary extension buttons as feature buttons (see Pro-
gramming Secondary Extension Buttons on page 52).
To program a user-programmable feature button:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
2. Press the feature button you want to program.
3. Dial the feature code or extension number you want to store under that button.
(See page 67 for default feature codes.)
To return all feature buttons to their original default values:
With the handset in the cradle, dial
3 9 7
3 9 5
.
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PROGRAMMING DIRECT STATION SELECTION BUTTONS
A button programmed as a Direct Station Selection/Busy Lamp Field (DSS/BLF) button provides a way to dial the associated extension with one touch. In addition, if the
button is equipped with a lamp, you can visually monitor the status of the associated
extension.
To assign an extension to a DSS/BLF button:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
2. Press the DSS button(s) and dial the desired extension number.
Once programmed, you can use your DSS button as follows:
• You can place an intercom call to the extension that the DSS button is programmed for by pressing the button once.
• You can transfer a call to the extension that the DSS button is programmed for by
pressing the button once and hanging up. (For transferred calls that are forwarded
to voice mail you will hear repeating double tones.)
• You can visually monitor the status of the extension. The DSS/BLF lamps indicate the status of the extension or feature assigned to the button. These indications are shown in the table below.
If the lamp is... Then...
Solidly lit The associated extension is busy, or the associated feature is enabled.
Flashing slowly The extension is in Do-Not-Disturb.
Flashing rapidly The extension has a call ringing in.
Fluttering continuously The extension is causing a STATION OFF-HOOK system alarm.
3 9 7
NOTE: For the DSS buttons to work as described above, your system administrator
must define them as user-programmable in Database Programming.
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PROGRAMMING SECONDARY EXTENSION BUTTONS
With the Secondary Extension Appearances feature, you can program various buttons
on your phone to indicate the call activity at a different extension (primary phone). In
addition to being able to see when a call is ringing, answered, or on hold, you can use
your secondary extension button to answer a call that is ringing at the primary phone.
Your phone may also be programmed to ring automatically when a given number of
calls are waiting at the primary phone (ask your system administrator).
There are two possible types of secondary extension buttons: programmable and nonprogrammable. If you have a non-programmable secondary extension button, only the
system administrator can change the associated extension. If you have a programmable button, you can change the extension, as described below.
NOTE: You can only assign the extension for a secondary extension button. You can-
not create or change the secondary extension button (e.g., make it a feature button).
To assign a primary phone to a secondary extension button (if enabled):
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
2. Press the secondary extension button and dial the desired extension number.
Once programmed, you can use your secondary extension button as follows:
• You can press your flashing secondary extension button to answer a call that is
ringing or holding on any button at the primary phone.
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• You can press your unlit secondary extension button to place an intercom call to
the primary phone.
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NOTE: If the secondary button is flashing (i.e., a call is ringing at the primary phone),
you can press before pressing the flashing button to place an intercom call to the
primary phone without answering the call. Or, you can just dial the primary phone’s
extension number.
To transfer a call back to the extension after you have answered it on your phone:
• To transfer to hold: Press the secondary extension button, announce the call (if
• To transfer to ring: Press and then the secondary extension button.
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TRANSFER
You can announce the call, if desired, before hanging up to complete the transfer.
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USING ACCOUNT CODES
If your telephone system is programmed to use the Station Message Detail Recording
(SMDR) feature, you might be required to enter account codes when you place a call.
These codes add information to phone record reports that the system will periodically
print.
There are three types of account codes:
• Standard account codes are automatically entered into the SMDR report whenever you place a call.
• Forced account codes must be dialed before you can place an outside call.
• Optional account codes can be entered at any time during a call.
NOTE: Your system administrator can tell you which types of account codes are used
on your telephone system.
To enter an optional account code:
1. Press and dial .
2. Enter the optional account code. If the account code is not immediately accepted,
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press .
To set an account code for all calls placed from your phone:
Dial
3 9
1
and then the account code. If the account code is not immediately
accepted, press . This code will be used for all calls made from your phone until it
is disabled.
To disable the code:
Dial
3 9
1
and press .
3 9 0
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SCREENING CALLS
NOTE: This feature is available only if your telephone system is equipped with a Voice
Processor (voice mail).
If your voice mailbox is programmed correctly, you can screen calls that are transferred from voice mail. This allows you to accept and/or refuse specific calls.
Depending on the transfer method you use, calls from voice mail may be unannounced, announce only, or screened calls (see page 42 for details).
If your voice mailbox is programmed for screened calls, you have the following
options when you receive a transfer:
• Press to accept the call.
• Press to replay the announcement.
• Press to send the call to voice mail.
• Press and then enter the extension number to forward the call to another
• Press to refuse the call.
#
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2
3
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USING THE VOICE MAIL DIRECTORY
Whenever voice mail asks you to enter a mailbox number, you can use the mailbox
and extension number directories. You can also use these directories to leave a voice
message with another user. The system finds the closest matching directory name
based on your entry.
The mailbox and extension number directories can be used any time voice mail asks
you to enter a mailbox number. To enter the name, use your dialpad buttons. The system then plays the closest matching directory name that corresponds to the entry.
To perform a directory search using your dialpad buttons:
Press a single digit on your telephone dialpad for each letter or character entered. For
example, dialpad button indicates ABC, button indicates DEF, etc. To enter
“JONES,” you would press
for punctuation marks.
To use the directory to leave a voice mail message:
1. Dial the system voice mail extension number.
2. Press for Directory Services.
3. Enter the desired name, as described above, and press . The selected name is
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played.
4. Do one of the following:
• Press to accept the name.
• Press to hear the previous name in the directory.
• Press to hear additional information for the selected name (if allowed).
• Press to hear the next name in the directory.
• Press and spell a new name to search for a different name.
• Press
#
1
2
3
4
5
to switch the first/last name sort order.
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5 6 6 3 7 7 9
3
. Press for “Q”, for “Z”, and
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PROGRAMMING REMOTE FEATURE ACCESS
If you are away from your desk and forgot to put your phone in DND, don’t worry.
With the Remote Feature Access, you can place your phone in DND or forward calls
from any other phone on the system. And, if you have a special dial-up line, you can
access your phone features from an outside line.
NOTE: For your convenience, a pocket-sized guide of the Remote Feature Access is
located in the front of this guide.
Remote Access Password
Before you use Remote Feature Access, you should program a password, as described
below.
To change the password from your phone:
1. Dial .
2. Enter your current password, followed by .
3 9
NOTE: Your extension number is your password at default.
2
#
3.
Enter the new password followed by . You hear a confirmation tone.
4. Enter the new password again for verification followed by . You hear a confir-
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mation tone.
To change the station password using remote programming, see the next page.
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Remote Feature Access
To access your phone from another phone:
1. EITHER, Call your Direct Inward System Access number (provided by your sys-
tem administrator). If required, enter your password.
OR, Use any phone on the system.
2. Enter .
3. Enter your extension number.
4. Enter your password followed by . You can now use any of the following fea-
3 5 9
tures.
To change the station password using Remote Programming:
3 9
a. Enter .
2
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b. Enter the new password, followed by .
c. Enter the new password again for verification, followed by .
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To turn on DND:
a. Enter
3 7 0
.
b. Enter the message number (01-20) and enter the optional second-line message
text.
To turn off DND: Enter
3 7
1
.
To turn on Call Forward:
a. Enter one of the following Call Forward feature codes.
All Calls
.......................
If No Answer ................
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If Busy.........................
If No Answer or Busy .....
3 5 5
3 5 6
3 5 7
3 5
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b. Enter an extension number or enter an outside line access code followed by a
telephone number.
3 5 5
To turn off Call Forward: Enter
5. Hang up.
.
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REQUESTING AGENT HELP
Your telephone system may be programmed to support the Agent Help feature, which
allows you to request help from a designated “Agent Help Extension” (usually your
supervisor) during a call. When your request call rings at the Agent Help Extension,
the supervisor can choose to join the call or reject the request.
If the Agent Help Extension is a digital phone, the phone’s microphone is automatically muted so that the supervisor cannot be heard unless he or she presses . If
the Agent Help Extension is a single-line phone, however, the supervisor can be
heard as soon as the conference is established. In either case, the supervisor can hear
all other parties on the call.
To use the Agent Help feature while on a call:
1. Press and dial . If you hear repeating tones, the Agent Help feature
is not available at your phone, you already have four parties in your call, not
enough system circuits are currently available, or the Agent Help Extension is in
DND.
2. Dial the Agent Help Extension number, if required. (Your phone may be pro-
grammed to automatically dial the number, or you may be required to dial it.)
If the Agent Help Extension accepts the call, you hear the Agent Help tone, if it is
enabled, and the supervisor can monitor or join your call.
If the Agent Help Extension rejects the call, you hear a confirmation tone.
3 7 5
MUTE
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WORKING IN HUNT GROUPS
Your system may be programmed with “hunt groups.” Hunt groups are groups of
phones that share a common extension number in addition to having individual extension numbers. This allows someone to call anyone in the group (using the common
extension) or a specific member (using the individual extension). The members of
these groups and the common extension(s) are programmed by your system administrator.
Hunt Group Calls Enabled/Disabled
If you are a member of a hunt group, you can enable or halt hunt group calls to your
extension.
To turn on or off hunt group calls:
3
Dial
ACD Hunt Groups
Some hunt groups use a special feature called Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) that
distributes the hunt group calls equally among the available members. These hunt
group members are referred to as “agents,” who log in to the ACD hunt group to
receive calls and log out to halt ACD hunt group calls.
Distributing Calls
Calls are distributed through an ACD hunt group based on Agent IDs or extensions,
as described below.
• Agent IDs: If the hunt group is programmed to use ACD Agent IDs, each agent
is assigned an Agent ID number to enter during the login procedure (described on
the next page). The hunt group calls are routed to logged-in agents, according to
their Agent ID number instead of their extension number. Because the Agent ID
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is not associated with any extension, the agent can use any phone in the system to
log in.
• Members: If the hunt group is not programmed to use Agent IDs, it will have a
pre-programmed list of phones and will send calls to the phones where agents are
logged in.
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Logging In and Out of ACD Hunt Groups
Agents can log in to and out of the ACD hunt group at any time. While logged in, the
agent receives calls through the ACD hunt group. When the agent is logged out, calls
to that ACD hunt group bypass the agent.
To log in to all of your ACD hunt groups at once using the ACD Agent Login/
Logout feature code:
3
2
With or without the handset lifted, dial
sary. You will hear a login confirmation tone.
NOTE: This feature code acts as a toggle. If you are already logged in, you hear a con-
firmation tone and you are logged out.
To log in to one or more hunt groups using the ACD Agent Login feature code:
1. With or without the handset lifted, dial .
2. EITHER, Enter the desired ACD hunt group number.
OR, Press to log in to all of your ACD hunt groups at once.
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NOTE: If you entered an invalid hunt group number, you hear repeating tones.
3. Do one of the following:
• To log into one or more ACD hunt groups using Agent IDs: Enter your
Agent ID. You are logged into
the ACD hunt group using Agent IDs.
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6
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repeating tones. You must have the other agent log out before you can use
that phone.
• To log into one or more ACD hunt groups not using Agent IDs: Press .
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You are logged into the ACD hunt group that does not use Agent IDs.
NOTE: If you are not a member of the entered hunt group, you hear repeating
tones. Start over.
Hang up. Repeat this procedure to log into additional ACD groups, if necessary.
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When you log in to a group, you may be automatically connected to a call after you
hear a short ring burst. If the ACD Agent ID Automatic Connect option is enabled for
your hunt group and you are using a headset, you will be automatically connected. If
this option is not enabled for your hunt group, the call will ring until you answer it or
until it times out to another extension.
NOTE: Even if the ACD Agent ID Automatic Connect option is enabled, the first call
you receive (after you log in or remove your phone from DND while logged in) will ring
until you answer it. You will, however, be automatically connected to subsequent calls.
To log out of one or more ACD hunt group:
3
2
1. EITHER, Dial to log out of all of your ACD hunt groups at once. You
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hear a confirmation tone.
OR, With or without the handset lifted, dial
3
7
2
. If you were logged in to
only one hunt group, the procedure is complete. If you were logged in to more
than one hunt group, dial the extension number of the desired ACD hunt group.
2. Hang up.
Ending an ACD Hunt Group Call
Each time you end an ACD hunt group call, a wrap-up timer is started. Until this
timer expires, you will not receive another call through any ACD hunt group. You
can, however, end the wrap-up session before this timer expires, as described below.
To terminate the ACD Agent wrap-up period before the timer expires:
1. With the handset in the cradle, dial .
3
2. Hang up.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
What the Administrators Can Do for You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Default Feature Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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INTRODUCTION
If you want to know more about your phone and voice mail system, this is the section
for you. With additional information and an FAQ, you should be able to find answers
to most of your questions.
WHAT THE ADMINISTRATORS CAN DO FOR YOU
The administrators are the people to whom you should turn if you have any problems
with your phone and/or voice mail. They have access to advanced programming features and can reset certain settings associated with your phone.
The types of administrators that can help you with your phone/voice mail are as follows:
• System Administrator: Performs certain telephone system functions, including:
— Setting the date and time
— Programming System Speed-Dial numbers
— Making database changes, such as programming usernames, toll restriction,
DND messages, and extension numbers
• Voice Mail Administrator: Performs tasks associated with the voice mail sys-
tem, including:
— Recording a broadcast message that is sent to all mailboxes at once
— Performing mailbox maintenance (such as changing your password)
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— Customizing voice mail prompts
NOTE: Because the telephone system is very flexible and programmable, the proce-
dures for using the features might vary slightly from the descriptions in this guide. If so,
your trainer or system administrator can tell you how your system differs and how to
use the features.
If you are a system administrator or if you need additional information not available
in this guide, refer to the Administrator’s Guide (part number 550.8001).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
This section includes some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have problems with your phone or voice mailbox, refer to this section before you contact your
system administrator or your local Inter-Tel dealer.
Q1. How do I program System Speed-Dial numbers?
A1. Only your system administrator can program System Speed-Dial numbers. You can,
however, program up to ten Station Speed-Dial numbers (see page 46).
Q2. How do I change the time and date on my phone?
A2. Only your system administrator can change the time and date. Please contact your
system administrator if you notice that the date and time are incorrect.
Q3. How can I retrieve messages if I don’t know the password for my voice mail?
A3. Try using your extension number, which is your default password. Or, maybe you
don’t have a password, in which case pressing is all you need to do. If these
options don’t work, contact your system administrator, who can change or erase the
password for you. You can then retrieve your messages and reset the password, if
desired (see page 41).
Q4. Why can’t I retrieve deleted messages?
A4. Voice mail may have erased your message. After a programmed amount of time has
lapsed, up to 24 hours, voice mail automatically erases all deleted messages (see
page 32). If you attempted to undelete a voice mail within this time frame but you
were still unsuccessful, your voice mail system may not have sufficient space programmed to store deleted messages. Or, your telephone system may not be using a
software version that supports this feature (the “undelete” feature is supported by software versions 5.3 and later). Contact your system administrator to determine if this
feature is available.
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Q5. How can I set the number of rings that are allowed before the call is sent to voice
mail?
A5. Only your system administrator can change the number of rings.
Q6. Why can’t I hear dial tone when I pick up my handset?
A6. Your phone may be in headset mode. While on-hook, enter the Headset Off feature
code (
Q7. Why can’t I program a Station Speed-Dial number to the button I want?
A7. Your system administrator has programmed that button as a non-programmable but-
) or the Headset On/Off feature code ( ).
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ton. Because you cannot override system programming from your phone, you must
choose another button.
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Q8. Why can’t I use one of the features described in this guide?
A8. There are a few reasons why you might not be able to access the feature. Some possi-
ble reasons include:
• Your system software version may not support the feature. This guide covers
software versions 3.0 and later. (See page 7 for more information about software
compatibility.)
• Your system administrator may not have enabled the feature for your phone.
• Your system administrator may have programmed your phone to block the fea-
ture.
Q9. If I need further assistance, how do I get technical support?
A9. First, contact your system administrator if you have a question that is not covered in
this user guide. If you need further assistance, contact your local authorized Inter-Tel
dealer. All Inter-Tel sales, service, and support are handled at the local level.
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DEFAULT FEATURE CODES
Use the blank spaces below to enter custom feature codes, if necessary.
O
UTSIDE LINE ACCESS CODES
ACCESS CODE NAME ACCESS CODE NEW CODE
Select Line Group 1-208 92001-92208*
Automatic Route Selection 92000*
Emergency Call 911
Outgoing Call 8
*These defaults may differ depending on the software version.
EXTENSION NUMBERS
EXTENSION NAME EXTENSION NUMBER NEW NUMBER
Phone Extensions 1000-1999
Hunt Groups 2000-2299
Attendant 0
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GENERAL FEATURE CODES
FEATURE NAME FEATURE CODE NEW CODE
Account Code – Following Calls 391
Account Code – Optional 390
ACD Agent Log In 326
ACD Agent Log Out 327
ACD Agent Log In/Out 328
ACD Agent Wrap-Up Terminate 329
Agent Help Request 375
Agent Help Reject 376
Answer (Ringing Call) 351
Automatic Intercom Access On/Off 361
Automatic Line Access On/Off 360
Automatic Line Answer 350
Background Music On/Off 313
Call Forward All Calls 355
Call Forward If Busy 357
Call Forward If No Answer 356
Call Forward No Answer/Busy 358
Conference 5
Change Language 301
Data 340
Default Station 394
Directory 307
Do-Not-Disturb 370
Do-Not-Disturb Cancel 371
Do-Not-Disturb On/Off 372
Do-Not-Disturb Override 373
Enhanced Speakerphone Enable 310
Feature Button Default 395
Group Listen 312
Handsfree On/Off 319
Headset On 315
Headset Off 316
Headset On/Off 317
Hold – Individual 336
Hold – System 335
Hookflash 330
Hunt Group Remove 322
Hunt Group Replace 323
Hunt Group Remove/Replace 324
Message 365
Message – Cancel Message Left 366
Message – Cancel Message On Phone 368
Message – Silent Message 367
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GENERAL FEATURE CODES (CONTINUED)
FEATURE NAME FEATURE CODE NEW CODE
Microphone Mute On/Off 314
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Page Receive On/Off 325
Program Baud Rate 393
Program Buttons 397
Program Station Password 392
Queue (Callback) Request 6
Record-A-Call 385
Redial 380
Redirect Call 331
Reminder Message 305
Reminder Message Cancel 306
Remote Programming 359
Reverse Transfer (Call Pick-Up) 4
Ring Intercom Always On/Off 377
Ring Tone Selection 398
Routing Off 304
Station Speed Dial 382
Station Speed-Dial Programming 383
System Forward Enable 352
System Forward Disable 353
System Forward On/Off 354
System Speed Dial 381
Switch Keymap 399
Transfer To Hold 346
Transfer To Ring 345
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Index
A
About This Guide 2
About Voice Mail 5
About Your Phone 3
Accessing Your Mailbox 29
Account Codes 54
ACD Agent Wrap-Up Period 62
ACD Hunt Groups 60
Adding Parties to a Conference 20
Adjusting Your Phone’s Viewing Angle 10
Administrators 64
Agent Help 59
Agent IDs 60
Alternate Greeting 12
Assigning Secondary Extension Buttons 52
Automatic Call Answer 40
Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) 60
Automatic System Forwarding 24
B
Background Music 39
Buttons
DSS/BLF 52
feature 51
lamps 6
mute 26
secondary 52
special 4
receiving non-handsfree 16
receiving off-hook voice announce 15
redirecting 16
returning to held caller 19
transferring 21
waiting for called phone 15
Camp On 15
Canceling
call forwarding 23
callback requests 15
do-not-disturb 35
messages 28
queue requests 17
reminder messages 36
unheard messages 34
Cascade Levels 44
Changing
call screening transfer method 42
directory name 41
fax destination number 43
keymaps 39
language 40
mailbox password 41
message envelope 41
message search order 43
personal greeting 12
remote access password 57, 58
transfer method 42
voice mail message envelope 41
volume levels 38
Clearing Reminder Messages 36
Conference Calls 20
Connecting a Headset 25
C
Call Pick Up (Reverse Transfer) 22
Call Waiting 18
Callbacks 15
Calls
enabling/disabling hunt groups 60
ending ACD 62
forwarding 23
making 12
making conference 20
making emergency 18
picking up reverse transfer 22
placing non-handsfree 14
placing on hold 19
receiving 12
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Defaults
do-not-disturb message chart 35
mailbox password 11
outgoing call feature code 17
reminder message chart 36
Deleting Station Speed-Dial Numbers 48
Dial Tones 39
Dialing Options 14
Dialing Station/System Speed-Dial Numbers 48
Direct Station Selection/Busy Lamp Field (DSS/BLF) 52
Directories
name 41
voice mail 56
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Disabling
account codes 54
automatic call answer 40
background music 39
call forwarding 23
cascade levels 45
do-not-disturb 35
enhanced speakerphone 27
group listen feature 26
handsfree 14
hunt group calls 60
message envelope options 41
paging 50
record-a-call 49
time/date option 41
Disconnecting a Headset 25
Displaying Speed-Dial Assignments 48
Distributing Calls 60
Do-Not-Disturb 35
Dropping Out of a Conference 20
E
Emergency Calls 18
Enabling
account codes 54
automatic call answer 40
background music 39
call forwarding 23
cascade levels 45
do-not-disturb 35
enhanced speakerphone 27
group listen feature 26
handsfree 14
hunt group calls 60
message envelope options 41
paging 50
record-a-call 49
time/date options 41
Ending a Conference Call 20
Ending an ACD Hunt Group Call 62
Enhanced Speakerphone Mode 27
Entering Account Codes 54
Erasing Station Speed-Dial Numbers 48
Exiting a Conference Call 20
F
Fax Destination Number 43
Feature Button Functions 4
Feature Buttons 3
Features
agent help 59
do-not-disturb 35
group listen 26
handsfree 14
hold 19
last number dialed/saved 25
off-hook voice announce 15
record-a-call 49
redial 25
redirect calls 16
reminder messages 36
reverse transfer (call pick up) 22
ring intercom always 14
speed dialing 46
Forced Account Codes 54
Forwarding Calls 23
manual call forwarding 23
redirecting calls 24
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 65
Full Mailbox 29
G
Generating a Hookflash 51
Green Lamps 6
Group Listen Using the Speaker 26
H
Handsfree Mode 6
Headset 25
Hold 19
Hunt Group Calls Enabled/Disabled 60
Hunt Groups 60
I
Individual Hold 19
Initializing Your Mailbox 11
Intercom Calls 14
K
Keymaps 39
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P
Lamps 6
Language 40
Last Number Dialed/Saved 25
Leaving Messages 28
Listening to Messages 30
Logging In and Out of ACD Hunt Groups 61
M
Mailbox Almost Full 29
Making and Receiving Calls 12, 14
Making Emergency Calls 18
Making Pages 50
Manual Call Forwarding 23
Members, Hunt Group 60
Message
button 28
center 28
count 29
indicator lamp 5
notification 45
search order 43
Messages
canceling unheard messages 34
listening 30
listening to messages 30
receiving 30
recovering deleted 32
sending 33
undeleting messages 32
using do-not-disturb 35
using reminder 36
Messaging, Remote 29, 44
Microphone 26
Multilingual Capability 40
Mute Button 26
Muting the Microphone 20
N
Non-Handsfree Calls 14, 16, 40
O
Off-Hook 6
Off-Hook Voice Announce 15
Optional Account Codes 54
Outside Calls 17
Paging 50
Passwords
changing 41
programming remote access 57
Performing a Hookflash During a Call 51
Phone Configuration 38
changing language selection 40
changing volume levels 38
enabling automatic call answer 40
enabling background music 39
returning to default operation 40
selecting a ring tone 39
Placing
calls on hold 19
conference calls 20
intercom calls 14
non-handsfree calls 14
Primary Greeting 12
Primary Language 40
Programming
cascade levels 44
date and time notification 45
Direct Station Selection buttons 52
fax destination 43
feature buttons 51
remote feature access 57
remote messaging 44
ring intercom always 14
secondary extension buttons 52
station speed-dial numbers 46
Q
Queue the Line 15
R
Receiving
intercom calls 14
messages 28
off-hook voice announce 16
Record-A-Call 49
Recording
personal greetings 12
voice mail directory name 13
Recovering Deleted Messages 32
Red Lamps 6
Redial 25
Redirect Call 24
Reminder Messages 36
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Remote Access Password 57
Remote Feature Access 58
Remote Messaging 44
Requesting
a callback 15
a reminder message 36
Agent Help 59
agent help 59
Responding to a Waiting Call 18
Retrieving Messages 28
Returning
feature buttons to default 51
phone to default 40
to a call 19
to default operation 40
Reverse Transfer 22
Reverse Transfer (Call Pick Up) 22
Ring Intercom Always 14
Ring Types 39
S
Saving Last Number Dialed 25
Saving Volume Levels 38
Screening Calls 55
Search Order 43
Secondary Extension Button Assignments 52
Secondary Language 40
Selecting a Ring Tone 39
Sending Calls to Voice Mail 21
Sending Messages 33
Setting
account codes 54
preferences 38
Setting Up
remote messaging 44
voice mail 11
SMDR (Station Message Detail Recording) 54
Software Compatibility 7
Speaker 26
Speed Dialing 46
Standard Account Codes 54
Station Message 15
Station Message Detail Recording 54
Station Speed Dial 46
Storing Station Speed-Dial Numbers 47
System Administrator 64
System Hold 19
System Speed Dial 48
T
Terminating ACD Agent Calls 62
Timers 23, 62
Transferring Calls 21
U
Undeleting Messages 32
Using
account codes 54
defaults 11, 17, 35, 36
do-not-disturb mode 35
feature buttons 51
group listen 26
headset 25
message button 28
mute button 26
off-hook voice announce 15
record-a-call 49
reminder messages 36
reverse transfer 22
secondary extension buttons 52
speaker and microphone 26
voice mail directory 56
voice mail messages 30
V
Voice Mail
administrator 5
directory 56
flowchart 75
messages 15, 30
options 41
Voice Processor 5
Volume Levels 38
W
Waiting Calls 18
Welcome 2
What the Administrators Can Do for You 64
What You See and Hear 6
Working in Hunt Groups 60
Wrap-Up Timer 62
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VOICE MAIL FLOWCHART
OTE: At any menu level, you can press to cancel or return to the previous menu or press to accept.
ACESSING YOUR MAILBOX
• EITHER, Press the Message button to respond to a
message from voice mail.
OR, Call the voice mail
extension number, press
, and enter your mailbox
number.
• Enter your password and
then .
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SUBSCRIBER MAILBOX MENU
Listen to New Message
Send A Message
Listen to Saved Messages
Personal Options
Message Options
SENDING A MESSAGE
• Dial the mailbox number, reply
to a message, or forward a
message.
• Record your message.
To pause press
To erase press
• Hang up to send OR
Replay
Add
Erase and Re-Record
Delivery Options
Private
Certified
Priority
Send to Other Mailboxes
Send and Exit Hang Up
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Press for options.
RECORDING OPTIONS
DELIVERY OPTIONS
2
3
PERSONAL OPTIONS
Record Greeting
Primary Greeting
Alternate Greeting
System Greeting
Also see Recording Options
Record Directory Name
See Recording Options
Record Password
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Change Envelope Settings
Time and Date
Message Source
Message Length
All Options
No Options
Remote Messaging
Primary Cascade
Alternate Cascade
More Options
Fax Destination
Message Order
Transfer Method
MESSAGE ORDER
New Messages
Saved Messages
TRANSFER METHOD
Unannounced
Screened
Announce Only
MESSAGE OPTIONS
Cancel Unheard Messages
Recover Deleted Messages
Listen
Recover All
Erase All
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LISTENING TO MESSAGES
While the message is playing:
Back Up
Pause
Move Forward
Lower the Volume
Play the Envelope
Increase the Volume
Save the Message
Delete the Message
Skip to the End
After the message:
Replay to Message
Reply to the Message
Voice Mail Message
Return Call
Forward a Copy
See Recording Options
Listen to Previous Message
Play the Envelope
Listen to Next Message
Save the Message
Delete the Message
REMOTE MESSAGING
Program Cascade Level
Enter cascade level number, then:
Enable/Disable
Enter Personal #
Enter Pager #
Enter Time of Day
Set Days of Week
Monday-Friday
All Days
Individual Days 1-7
Select Message Types
All Messages
Priority Messages
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