Cisco Systems SPA303 Placing a Call, Placing a call, Dial from a personal extension if allowed

Using Basic Phone Functions	2
Placing, Answering, and Managing Calls

Placing a Call

NOTE For information about dialing options, see Entering and Editing Characters, page 23.

Task	Instructions
Placing a call	1.	Choose an audio device.
		• Use the handset: Lift it off hook.
		•	Use the phone speaker: Press .
		•	Use a headset (not included): Press	.
	2.	Press a line button (optional). If you do not choose
		a line button, the first button is used by default.
	3.	Dial an extension number or an external number.
		(See instructions below in this table.)
	Note: Your phone system administrator may block
	certain dialing patterns or may restrict them to
	authorized users. When you dial a blocked pattern,
	the input is considered invalid, and the call cannot
	be placed. Depending on the system setup, when
	you dial a restricted code, the input may be
	considered invalid or you may be prompted to enter
	a call authorization account code. In this case, a tone
	will sound and a message will appear on the screen
	(if applicable). Enter your account code followed by
	* Privileges may vary for each user.
Dialing an external		• Dial from a shared FXO (trunk) line: Enter
number			the phone number, including any long-
			distance prefix required by your phone
			service. No access code is needed.
		• Dial from a personal extension (if allowed):
			Enter the access code, such as 9 . Enter the
			phone number, including any long-distance
			prefix required by your phone service. Check
			with your phone administrator for details.

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