Instruction manual

When your CLASSIC MAIL system is turned on for the first time, it goes through a
process of self-initialization. This includes identifying all incoming lines connected
to your Control Unit, and the type of Control Unit you have. This information is
saved in the CLASSIC MAIL system’s memory. The CLASSIC MAIL system will
answer incoming calls only on lines that it has identified during self-initialization.
Certain types of lines may not be properly identified during this self-initialization
process if they:
System Reference Guide
Changing the line Configuration
● Are in use during self–initialization
● Do not generate “dial tone” when off hook
Lines such as WATS lines, incoming 800 numbers, or ringdown lines may not
generate dial tone, and may not initialize automatically. You can determine if a line
has been properly initialized. If it has not, you can initialize it by following the
procedure below. During this procedure, if the CLASSIC MAIL system tells you that
a line is “in service,” it means that it has been previously initialized and the CLASSIC
MAIL system will answer incoming calls on that line. If the line is “out of service,”
the CLASSIC MAIL system will make the line appear busy to the central office. If you
want calls to be answered on this line, change its configuration using the procedure
below. Note that anytime you change a line’s configuration, the CLASSIC MAIL
system will store this change in its memory. During all subsequent power on cycles,
the CLASSIC MAIL system will bypass the line initialization process and use the
information in its memory to decide if a line should be in service.
Part 2: CLASSIC MAIL System Administration