AT&T feature module 2 system manual To place a outside call using ARS, Button is already on

system how many digits to drop if the user dials an unnecessary toll prefix, area code, or exchange for this type of line pool:

● 0 = No absorption

● 1 = Absorb leading 1

● 2 = Absorb area code

● 3 = Absorb 1 I- area code

● 4 = Absorb 1 + exchange

● 5 = Absorb 1 + area code + exchange

Check to be sure the entry shown on the display is correct. If necessary, repeat the procedure.

NOTE: If you change the pool number or other digits for an entry that has absorption type 1 through 5 associated with it, the system changes the absorption type to 0 (no absorption). You must perform this step again if you want to restore an absorption type to an entry that you have changed.

9 Repeat steps 2 through 8 for each table entry you want to administer.

You must perform these steps in order to add a new entry or change the pool number, other digits, or absorption type of an existing entry.

10 If you want to add, change, or remove an access code that must be dialed

to reach the numbers on the Special Numbers table, dial #800 and perform one of the following operations:

T o add or change an access code, perform step 7.

To remove an access code, touch Drop.

Check to be sure the entry shown on the display is correct. If necessary, repeat the procedure.

11 If you have a printer connected to your system, you can get a printout of

		the complete set of ARS tables. Otherwise you can activate the ARS
		feature at this time by going on to the next procedure. To order a
		printout, dial #902.
	12 Touch Message and go on to another procedure, or leave administration
		mode.
HOW TO USE	To place a outside call using ARS:
	1 Touch one of the Pool Access buttons, unless a red light next to the
		button is already on.
	2	Lift your handset or touch Speakerphone.
	3	Dial the outside telephone number you want.
		You hear beeps instead of Touch-Tones or rotary clicks as you dial.
	4	Wait a few moments for the call to be completed.
	If you hear a busy signal that is faster than normal:
	1 Touch the same Pool Access button you used to begin your call.
	If you hear a fast busy signal again:
	1	Disconnect and try your call again later.

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