AT&T MERLIN LEGEND System Reference Manual page 327

Features
Mode Differences
Considerations
Feature Interactions
Barge-In
Forward and Follow Me
Headset Options
2-278 Privacy
Note. If a single-line telephone with a timed disconnect is used (for example
AT&T models 2500YMGK-PEC3178-NHL and 2500MMGK-PEC3101-ETR),
pressing the switchhook automatically disconnects the call. With this type of
telephone, the Recall button must be used instead of the switchhook to activate
Privacy.
Privacy prevents other users from joining calls on Shared System Access
buttons in systems that operate in the Hybrid/PBX mode and on outside line
buttons in all modes of operation.
Multiline users should use a programmed button instead of a feature code to
activate Privacy so that the LED next to the button indicates when Privacy is
on.
Single-line telephone users receive no indication when Privacy is activated or
deactivated.
Privacy can be activated while a call is in progress or before a call is made
or received.
If a single-line telephone with a timed disconnect is used (for example AT&T
models 2500YMGK-PEC3178-NHL and 2500MMGK-PEC3101-ETR),
pressing the switchhook automatically disconnects the call. With this type of
telephone, the Recall button must be used instead of the switchhook to
activate Privacy.
Privacy remains active until canceled by the user.
Barge-In does not override Privacy. The Barge-ln user hears a busy signal when
trying to contact a person who is using Privacy.
When calls are forwarded to an outside number, Privacy is activated
automatically while the system is dialing the outside telephone number. Users
who share the personal line cannot join the call.
Privacy should be programmed when headset users with Headset Auto Answer
have Shared System Access buttons or share one or more personal lines.
Privacy keeps the users from competing for the same call. When two or more
users answer the same call on a Shared System Access or Personal Line button,
the red and green LEDs next to the button go on, but only one person can talk
with the caller.