1.17 Message Features
1.17.2 Absent Message
Description
Extension users can prepare a brief text message (Absent Message) that will be displayed to other extension users when they are called. This message can explain the reason for their absence, and can be used by any extension user.
The following Absent Messages may be programmed:
Message No. | Message |
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1 | Will Return Soon |
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2 | Gone Home |
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3 | At Ext %%% (Extension Number) |
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4 | Back at %%:%% (Hour:Minute) AM (or PM) |
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5 | Out Until %%/%% (Month/Day)* |
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6 | In a Meeting |
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Notes
•* The date order varies depending on the user's country/area.
•The "%" shown above indicates a parameter to be entered when assigning a message at an individual extension.
Conditions
•An extension user can select only one Absent Message at a time. The selected message is displayed at the extension every time the user goes
•The caller must be using a display proprietary telephone (PT) to see the Absent Message.
User Manual References
1.5.2 Showing a Message on the Caller's Telephone Display (Absent Message)
Feature Guide 129
