NEC DSX-160, Feature Handbook

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Direct Inward Line
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Features
Direct Inward Line
Description
A Direct Inward Line (DIL) is a line that rings an extension directly. Since DILs only ring one extension,
employees always know which calls are for them. For example, a company operator can have a Direct
Inward Line for International Sales Information. When outside callers dial the DIL’s phone number, the call
rings the operator on the International Sales line key. The DIL does not ring other extensions.
Assigning a DIL to an extension automatically provides immediate ringing and incoming access for the line,
with no additional programming required.
A DIL can ring:
❥
Extension numbers (including the attendant’s extension)
❥
Ring Group master numbers
❥
UCD Group master numbers (including the voice mail master number)
Night Mode Control
The extension to which the line is terminated controls the night mode of the line. For example, if extension
301 has line 1 assigned as a DIL, the user can press
DND to switch line 1 to its night routing destination.
Switching line 1 to night mode at extension 304 has no affect on the night mode of the system. This fl exibil-
ity could allow a service dispatcher with several DILs to independently send lines to their night destinations
without affecting the night mode of the entire system.
Operation
A DIL lets an employee know which calls are just for them.
Handling Your Direct Inward Lines
In these instructions:
[Super Display Soft Key]
[Keyset Soft Key]
To answer a call on your Direct Inward Line:
1.
The line or loop key for your DIL fl ashes green
2.
Lift handset.
• The key lights on green when you connect to your caller.
To place your Direct Inward Line into the Night Mode:
1.
Press DND .
• Your DND fl ashes.
• This also enables Do Not Disturb for your extension.