Transferring to an Extension

While logged in to Voice Mail Service, you can transfer to another extension.

To transfer:

1.Press *8.

The prompt says, “Please enter extension number.

2.Enter the extension number that you want, or press 0to transfer to the receptionist's extension.

Recording Your Personal Greeting

Before you record, note that callers who hear your personal greeting can press *8to transfer to another extension, or they can press 0to reach the receptionist before or after your greeting plays. In your personal greeting, you may want to prompt the caller to press *8or 0for these options.

If your PARTNER MAIL VS system is set for Bilingual Mode, you can record your personal greeting in the system’s Primary and Secondary Languages (see your System Manager about system-supported languages). Your personal greeting should tell callers they can press *1to hear the personal greeting in an alternate language.

Example: “This is Joe Conlin. Para espanol, marque asterisco uno ahora. I'm in the office today but away from my desk. Please leave your name, phone number, and a brief message at the sound of the tone, and I will return your call. If you need to speak to someone immediately, press 0 to reach Maria, my associate.”

To record your personal greeting:

1.Log in to your mailbox.

The Voice Mail Activity Menu plays.

2.Press 3to change your personal greeting. The Greeting Menu plays.

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