NEC 900i, Installation And User Manual

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i-Series System Off Hook Signaling
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2. Features
Night Mode Key
Midnight Mode Key
Rest Mode Key
Day 2 Mode Key
Night 2 Mode Key
Midnight 2 Mode Key
Rest 2 Mode Key
To use Universal Answer to pick up a UNA call:
1. TALK + #0.
You are connected to the call.
Off Hook Signaling
Trying to get in touch with a co-worker who is busy on a handset call? Use Off
Hook Signaling to let your co-worker know you’re trying to get through. The
off hook signal you send to your co-worker is either ringing or a voice
announcement over their idle (second) line appearance.
Your phone system provides three Off Hook Signaling options (see the chart
below). Ask your Communications Manager which options you have.
If the extension you call has Handsfree . . .
When your Off Hook signal voice-announces, your co-worker can respond by
just speaking toward their phone. Their telephone’s Handsfree microphone
picks up their voice. Your co-worker’s initial call continues uninterrupted.
If the extension you call does not have Handsfree . . .
Your co-worker receives Off-Hook Signaling ring. They must first place their
initial call on Hold before they can respond to you. They cannot just speak
toward their phone.
Automatic Signaling Calling a busy extension automatically initiates
Off Hook Signaling. You’ll find this option helpful
if you are someone that must quickly process calls
(such as a receptionist or operator).
Manual Signaling After reaching a busy extension, manual signaling
gives you the choice of using Off Hook Signaling
or activating another feature. If you don’t have
Automatic Signaling, you have Manual Signaling.
Called Extension Block Your extension may block Off Hook Signaling
from other extensions. Use this option if you don’t
like to be interrupted while on a call.
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