■If a Forced Account Code List exists, you can check to see if an account code is valid when entering or changing an account code by pressing
[ Feature ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] after entering the account code. If the account code is not valid, you will hear denial tone.
■The AT&T Call Accounting Terminal uses less than 16 digits for an account code. Refer to the device’s documentation to determine the maximum digits supported.
■You can program the Account Code Entry feature code on a button on a system phone. It is recommended that you use a button with lights. (This button can be used for optional Account Code Entry or Forced Account Code Entry.)
■This feature can be used only from a system phone.
Programming
To program an Account Code Entry button:
1 . | Press [ Feature ] [ | 0 | ] [ | 0 | ] [ System Program ] [ System Program ] [ Central Tel Program ]. |
2 . Enter the number of the extension to be programmed with this feature.
3 . Press a programmable button, preferably one with lights.
4 . | Press [ Feature ] [ | 1 | ] [ | 2 | ]. |
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5 . Program another button for this extension or exit programming mode.
Using
To enter or change an optional account code:
1 . From a system phone, if a password is programmed for the system, you must enter it before lifting the handset. (See System Password (#403) for more information.)
2 . After lifting the handset (or while already active on an outside call), press the programmed Account Code Entry button or press [ Feature ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ].
If the Account Code Entry button has lights, the green light turns on.
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Enter an account code using one of the following methods:
■Dial it manually using the phone’s keypad
■Dial a System or Personal Speed Dial number programmed with the account code
■Press an Auto Dial button programmed with the account code.
Press the programmed Account Code Entry button or press [ Feature ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] to indicate the end of the code.
If the Account Code Entry button has lights, the green light turns off.
5 . Make the call, if you are not already on a call.
6 . To change the account code, repeat Steps 2 through 4.
Account Code Entry (F12)
