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INSTALLING THE VOICE MESSAGING SYSTEM 29
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Test for external line access.
Use the test telephone to dial an exter-
nal number. Lingo must be able to
access external lines for its message
delivery functions. If not, check the
telephone system programming.
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Test for external line ringing assignments.
Use a regular extension to simulate
incoming calls. Verify that each external
call that you programmed to ring to
Lingo rings the test telephone.
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Test for hookflash (timed-break recall)
transfers.
Use the test telephone to simulate
a transfer of an external call through
Lingo. Have someone call the test tele-
phone from an external line. Answer the
telephone, then flash the test telephone
switch hook, and initiate a transfer to an
extension. If this test fails, check the
telephone system programming.
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Test for external line access at the fax
extension.
Go off-hook at the fax machine. Con-
firm that you hear the intercom dial
tone. Access an external line. Confirm
that you can reach an external number
from the fax extension.
TESTING THE SINGLE-LINE PORTS