Toshiba CIX-UG-STDTELVB Off-hook Preference, Flashing Outside Lines, To flash an outside line

The Basics

Flash

Flash

The term “flash” is used in a number of feature instructions. Since many standard telephones have a Flash button, this guide assumes that you have one. If your standard telephone does not have a Flash button, perform the following to “Flash the hookswitch.”

äTo manually flash the hookswitch, while on a call, press the hookswitch down about 1/2 second, then release it.

You should hear dial tone after doing this.

Flashing Outside Lines

Some outside line features, such as conferencing, Centrex, or behind PBX operation require “flashing the outside line,” to dial Centrex/PBX feature access code or extension numbers.

äTo flash an outside line

1.Momentarily press the hookswitch for about 1/2 second. After you press the hookswitch, you hear dial tone. This hookflashes the Toshiba system only.

2.Press #45. You hear Centrex or PBX dial tone. You can now dial a Centrex or PBX feature access code or extension number.

Off-hook Preference

Off-hook Preference is an option used to connect to Internal Dial tone or an outside line when going off-hook to make a call (Requires Release 4.1 and above software).

Note Check with your System Administrator to determine your telephone’s Off-hook selection.

äIf your telephone selects internal dial tone

•Dial the extension number of the internal station you wish to connect to.

...or

•Dial 9 or a line access code to connect to an outside line.

äIf your telephone selects an outside line, dial the telephone number of the outside party you wish to connect to.

2 Strata CIX Standard Telephone 02/06