Loudspeaker Paging

 

 

On an MLS- or MLC- Model

On a Standard Phone

 

 

Phone*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To make an

If your phone has a programmed button

This equipment feature is not available

 

announcement over a

for loudspeaker paging...

on a standard phone, unless the

 

loudspeaker paging

1.

Lift the handset.

standard phone is designated as a

 

system

Hotline phone with the paging system

 

 

2.

Press the programmed button.

as the alert extension.

 

You can use any AT&T

 

 

 

paging system.

3.

If you have a PagePac6, speak into the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have a paging system

 

handset.

 

 

 

other than a PagePac6 or

4.

If you have a PagePac6 Plus:

 

 

 

PagePac6 Plus, follow the

 

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions.

 

 

 

 

a.Press [ 1 ] to make an announcement in zone 1;

press [ 2 ] for zone 2; press [ 3 ] for zone 3; press [ 4 ] for zones 2 and 3; press [ 5 ] for zones 1 and 3; press [ 6 ] for zones 1 and 2; press [ 7 ] for all zones.

b.Speak into the handset.

If your phone does not have loudspeaker

paging programmed on a button...

1.Lift the handset.

2.Press [ Intercom ].

3.Dial [ 7 ] [ 0 ].

4.If you have a PagePac6, speak into the handset.

5.If you have a PagePac6 Plus:

a.Press [ 1 ] to make an announcement in zone 1;

press [ 2 ] for zone 2; press [ 3 ] for zone 3; press [ 4 ] for zones 2 and 3; press [ 5 ] for zones 1 and 3; press [ 6 ] for zones 1 and 2; press [ 7 ] for all zones.

b.Speak into the handset.

*If you are using an MLC-6 cordless phone, make sure the handset is on before following these instructions. For more information on using the MLC-6 phone, see AT&T MLC-6 Cordless Telephone Quick Reference: Display and Controls.

Using the Message Light

For instructions on turning the message light on and off at specified extensions on MLS- and MLC-model phones, see Appendix B, “Using Intercom Features.”

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II specifications

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