Using Pre-Dial; When The Dialed Internal Number Is Busy; Priority Call - Nortel Compact ICS 7.1 Coordinator Manual

Using Pre-dial

Pre-dial allows you to enter a telephone number, check it, then change it
before actually making the call. The call is not dialed until you select a line
or line pool, or pick up the handset. You can pre-dial both external and
internal numbers. You must, however, select the correct type of line
(external or internal) for the type of number you have entered.
Tip -
pre-dialing a number, you can stop the ringing by turning
on Do Not Disturb (
numbers you are entering.
You cannot pre-dial a telephone number if all the lines on
your telephone are busy.

When the dialed internal number is busy

Priority Call

If you get a busy signal or a Do Not Disturb message when you call
someone in your office, you can interrupt them. Use this feature for urgent
calls only.
Tip -
For more information about Hunt Groups, see
''Programming Hunt Groups'' on page 165.
Digital Mobility phones receive priority calls as ringing calls.
The existing call automatically goes on hold and the priority
call becomes the active call.
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If your telephone starts ringing while you are
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Priority calls cannot be made to Hunt Group DNs.
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