AT&T MERLIN LEGEND System Reference Manual page 215

Features
Forced Account Code Entry
Extension Programming
Description
Telephone Differences
Queued Call Console
2-166 Forced Account Code Entry
Account Code Entry:
Programming Code:
Feature Code: 82 + Code
MLX DisplayLabel:
When assigned to an extension, Forced Account Code Entry requires the user to
enter an account code before dialing an outside call. The account codes are
included on Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR) reports along with other
call information. The codes are used for billing and accounting purposes to
associate outgoing calls with a project, client, or department.
When Forced Account Code Entry is assigned to a telephone, the user must
begin each outgoing call by activating the Account Code Entry feature, entering
the account code, and completing the entry. When the entry is completed, the
user can proceed with the call.
If a user tries to select an outside line on a System Access button (by dialing a
dial-out code) or on an Intercom button (by dialing the Idle Line Preference
code, usually a 9) without entering an account code, the user hears an intercept
tone and must hang up and begin again. If the user tries to make an outside call
on a personal line, outside line, or Pool button without entering the account
code, the telephone loses its dial tone.
A user can change an account code during a call but cannot remove the
account code. To change a previously entered account code, the user activates
the feature, enters the account code, and completes the entry. The called party
cannot hear the tones. If the user tries to remove an account code, no change is
made to the account code already entered. However, no indication is provided
to the user that nothing was changed.
On QCCs, Account Code Entry is activated by selecting the feature from the
Home screen or by pressing the Feature button and selecting the feature from
the display. After the account code is dialed, the entry is completed by dialing
a #.
To make another outgoing call while on a call, the system operator puts the first
call on hold, activates Account Code Entry, dials the account code, completes
the entry, and selects the Call button on which to make the call.
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AccountCode [Acct]