Making Calls; Dialing A Number; Pre-Dialing A Number - Mitel 6873i User Manual

MAKING CALLS

MAKING CALLS
This section describes ways to make calls on your 6873i phone, using your handset, speakerphone, or
headset.

DIALING A NUMBER

First, take the phone off-hook by:
Lifting the handset,
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Pressing , or
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Pressing a line/call appearance button
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At the dial tone, enter the number you wish to call.
: After dialing the number, the phone has a short delay before sending the call. To send the call
NOTE
immediately, you can press the Dial softkey (if the handset is offhook) or the # key immediately after
dialing the number. The phone sends the call without delay.
If you are unable to make calls within certain area codes, check with your System Administrator for any
toll restrictions placed on your extension that may restrict your access to long distance area codes or
dialing prefixes.
When your party picks up, a timer appears on your display that records the length of your call.
If the Live Dialpad option is on, as soon as you press the first digit on the dialpad the phone automatically
selects the next available line, goes off-hook, and dials as digits are pressed.

PRE-DIALING A NUMBER

You can also make a call by pre-dialing a number. Pre-dialing lets you view a number before you dial.
DIALING A NUMBER
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