DTMF Tone Dialling with * and # | Features |
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DTMF Tone Dialling with * and #
You may have to send * and # DTMF tones to some devices or services, such as a voice mail device or computer output service. DTMF tones are automatically enabled on stations with Speed Dial. If you do not have Speed Dial, you must first dial *, # to enable these tones.
This feature disables the Speed Dial feature during the call. Speed Dial is restored when you complete the call or place it on hold.
➤To output * and # DTMF tones on a telephone without a Speed Dial button
➤While on an outside call, press *, then #. You can now output * and #, DTMF tones, and digits 0~9 for the duration of the call. This procedure must be repeated on each call where you require
such output.
Emergency Ringdown/Hotline Service
The Emergency Ringdown or Hotline Service feature enables standard telephones to automatically ring a designated extension by going
Emergency Ringdown is used in healthcare facilities, where it is used to assist callers who may not be able to complete a call by dialling. An example of an incoming Emergency Ringdown call is shown on the right. The calling [DN] and “Ringdown” displays whether soft keys are ON or OFF.
205CALLING RINGDOWN
This same feature is also known as Hotline Service and is often used for telephones in hotel/motel lobbies.
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