Telephone Programming Reference

Centralized Telephone Programming

Use Centralized Telephone Programming to program features or store telephone numbers for individual extensions. Line Ringing must be programmed from an MLS display phone at extension jack 10 or 11 (using Centralized Telephone Programming); all other features can be programmed on an MLS- or MLC-model phone at the user’s extension (see “Extension Programming” on next page).

Place the Programming Overlay on the dial pad of the MLS display phone at extension jack 10 or 11

TO START PROGRAMMING

PRESS [ Feature ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ]

PRESS [ System Program ]

PRESS [ System Program ]

TO PROGRAM ANOTHER FEATURE AT THE SAME EXTENSION

After you finish changing a setting, simply continue with the instructions in the box shown for the new feature on page 5-16

TO ERASE A FEATURE OR AUTO DIAL BUTTON

PRESS the programmed button

PRESS [ Mic ]

PRESS [ Central Tel Program ]

DIAL the extension jack number of the MLS- or MLC-model phone to be programmed

Buttons on which lines are assigned for the extension light up to show the current Line Ringing setting; remaining buttons can be programmed with Auto Dial numbers, extension jack numbers, or features

TO CHANGE SETTING FOR

ANOTHER EXTENSION

PRESS [ Central Tel Program ]

DIAL the extension jack number for the new extension

TO END PROGRAMMING

PRESS [ Feature ] [ 0 ] [ 0 ]

LINES

SPEED DIALING

LINE RINGING

Determines when calls ring at the extension:

Immediate ring (green steady)

Delayed ring—starts ringing after about 20 seconds (green slow flashing)

No ring (green fast flutter)

PRESS each line button until the desired ringing option appears in the display

*IMPORTANT:

If you program 911 or other emergency numbers as Speed Dial numbers and want to place test calls:

1.Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging up.

2.Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.

PERSONAL SPEED DIAL NUMBERS Stores up to 20 Personal Speed Dial numbers for a user’s extension. Users with MLS- or MLC-model phones can program Personal Speed Dial numbers.

PRESS [ Feature ]

DIAL a 2-digit code (80 to 99)

DIAL the dial-out code (if you must dial one

to make an outside call) and the phone number—up to 20 digits including special characters (see page 5-14)

After programming, the user can dial the

number automatically by pressing [ Feature ] plus the 2-digit code.

AUTO DIALING*

Stores outside phone numbers. Centrex feature codes, or Centrex extension numbers on programmable buttons of MLS-

or MLC-model phones, so users can dial simply by pressing the programmed buttons.

PRESS a programmable button

To program a phone number:

DIAL the complete number exactly as you would dial it manually, including a

dial-out code if you must dial one to place an outside call (the number can

be up to 20 digits, including special characters; see page 5-14)

To program a Centrex feature code: DIAL the feature code (to use the Centrex

feature while on a call, a Recall signal can be included as the first character stored on the button)

ONE-TOUCH INTERCOM CALLING

If you program an extension jack number on a programmable button on an MLS- or MLC-model phone, you can place an intercom call to the extension simply by pressing the programmed button (on a button with lights, the lights beside the Intercom Calling button show calling activity at the extension).

PRESS a programmable button PRESS left [ Intercom ]

DIAL the extension jack number (to ring the

extension when the button is pressed) or

[ ] plus the extension jack number (to voice page the extension when the button is pressed)

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AT&T II manual Telephone Programming Reference, Centralized Telephone Programming

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