Strata CTX DKT3000/2000-Series Digital Telephone October 2002 11
The Basics Making a Call
Making a Call
There are three ways to originate a call from your digital telephone:

Hot Dialling

1. To make a call using Hot Dialling, dial the number.
When you start to dial, the extension button, Spkr and Mic LEDs light. Digits display as they are
dialled. Call progress tones (Ringback Tone, Busy Tone, etc.) play through the speaker.
2. When connected, you can continue speakerphone operation or lift the handset and continue the
conversation.

Spkr Button

1. To make a call, press Spkr.
A line may be automatically selected or you can manually choose a line. Your extension or Line
button lights (depending on system programming). Dial tone plays through the speaker. The Spkr and
Mic LEDs light.
2. Dial the number.
Digits display as they are dialled. Call progress tones (Ringback Tone, Busy Tone, etc.) play through
the speaker.
3. When connected, you can continue to use the speakerphone or lift the handset and continue the
conversation.

Handset

1. To make a call, lift the handset, then dial the number.
A line may be automatically selected or you can manually choose a line. Dial tone plays through the
handset. The Spkr and Mic LEDs do not light.
Digits display as they are dialled. Call progress tones (Ringback Tone, Busy Tone, etc.) are heard
through the handset.
2. When connected, you can continue to use the handset or switch to speakerphone by holding down
Spkr and replacing the handset.