Instruction manual

Auto Dialing
Description
This Telephone Programming procedure lets users dial outside numbers,
extension numbers, feature codes, or account codes with a single touch, by
pressing a programmed button. An Auto Dial number can be stored on any
programmable button (a button with no line assigned) on a system phone.
Related Features
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To set up a Fax Management button, program the fax extension as an Auto
Dial number on a button with lights. Special light patterns on the Auto Dial
button for the fax extension indicate fax machine status. Chapter 4 provides
more information on using a Fax Management button. Identify fax
extensions using
Fax Machine Extensions (#601).
You can include special functions, such as a Pause, in the phone number.
Special Dialing Functions provides more information on these functions.
Considerations
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Users can program only one Auto Dial button for each specific extension in
the system. The Auto Dial button can be programmed for intercom ringing,
intercom voice signaling, or manual signaling.
If you program an extension number on a button with lights, the lights show
calling activity at the extension (see “Lights” in Chapter 3). Similarly, you
can connect MLS-CA24 Intercom Autodialers to the system phones at
extension 10 and 11 to have Auto Dial buttons for all of the extensions in
your system (up to 48); this lets the users at extensions 10 and 11 transfer
calls to any extension by pressing one button, and view call activity at all
extensions with a glance.
When programming emergency numbers for Auto Dialing and/or making test
calls to those numbers, you should: 1) Remain on the line and briefly explain
to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging up and 2) Perform
such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
Auto Dial buttons do not override dialing restrictions for an extension.
MLS-6 and MLC-6 system phones only have four buttons available for lines
and/or features.
For PBX or Centrex systems that require a dial-out code to make calls
outside the PBX or Centrex system, include the dial-out code on an Auto
Dial button for a number outside the PBX or Centrex system.
Auto Dial buttons can be programmed only on system phones.
Auto Dialing
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