Account Codes, Forced Account Code Entry

7. Account Codes

The telephone system can store a number of account codes. Account codes may be used to keep track of calls in relation to particular activities or clients. They can also be used to keep track of calls by particular users or sets of users.

∙When an account code is entered while making a call or during a call, that account code is included in the call records output by the system.

∙Accounts entered are checked against those stored by the telephone system. If an invalid code is entered, the account code is requested again.

∙The system administrator can configure certain numbers or types of numbers to require entry of an account code before you can continue making a call to such a number.

∙The system administrator can also configure you to have to enter an account code before making any external call.

7.1Forced Account Code Entry

The system administrator can configure certain numbers or types of numbers to require entry of an account code before you can continue making a call to such a number.

1.ENTER ACCOUNT is displayed when you are required to enter an account code.

2.Enter the account code that you want to use.

3.Press the Done soft key.

4.If the account code was not a valid account code, the REENTER ACCOUNT menu is displayed.

7.2Manual Account Code Entry

You can enter account codes during a call or before making a call. The account code that you enter must match an account code set on the telephone system.

1.Press the Features soft key if shown.

∙To access the menu during a call, press the right arrow key or press the PHONE key and then press the Features soft key.