Instruction manual

Mitel 5540 IP Console - User Guide
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Accessing Specific Trunks
You can access a specific trunk and use it to make an outgoing call.
To access a specific trunk:
1. Press Function.
2. Press [A
TT FUNCTION].
3. Press [T
RUNKS].
4. Enter the trunk number.
5. Press [E
NTER].
6. Press [A
TT ACCESS].
7. Do one of the following:
• If the trunk is free (as indicated by dial tone), dial the outside number.
• If the trunk is busy, either press [F
ORCED RLS] to clear the trunk of the call, or press
and hold down [O
VERRIDE] to barge into the call. Both parties will hear a long beep
before you enter the conversation.
Trunks that are designated as dictation trunks (M/MM leads), and in use, cannot be accessed.
Taking a Trunk Out of Service
If may be necessary to take a trunk out of service (busy it out) if there are problems with that
trunk or the system. You can busy out an idle trunk or one that is in use. Afterwards, you can
return the trunk to service.
To busy out a trunk or return a trunk to service:
1. Press Function.
2. Press [A
TT FUNCTION].
3. Press [T
RUNKS].
4. Enter the trunk number.
5. Press [B
USY OUT].
6. Do one of the following:
• Press [S
ET] to busy out the trunk.
• Press [C
LEAR] to return the trunk to service.