Activating And Deactivating Ars 7 - AT&T MERLIN 3070 Administration Manual

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Activating and Deactivating ARS
Once ARS tables have been set up, you can activate or deactivate the ARS feature
by entering administration mode and dialing a code.
When ARS is activated, voice terminal users simply touch a Pool Access button, lift
the handset, and dial the telephone number they want to reach. The system selects
the line pool that you have designated as the most appropriate one for this type of
call. When placing the call, the system absorbs any unnecessary digits or dials any
special numbers required, according to the information in your ARS tables.
When ARS is deactivated, voice terminal users touch one of the Pool Access but-
tons and dial the code (9 or 890 through 899) for the line pool they want to use to
place the call. Then they dial the telephone number they want to reach, along with
any special numbers that are required, such as the access code of an alternate long
distance company.
To activate or deactivate ARS for your system, follow the procedure below.
1. If you haven't already done so, enter administration mode by following the
boxed instructions on page 28
2. Touch Adm Misc.
The lights next to the administration mode buttons stop flashing, and the green light .
next to Adm Misc becomes steady.
3. To change the operating status or ARS, perform one of the following operations:
• To activate ARS, dial the 5-character code #3041
If you hear a beep, ARS cannot be activated. Go to the control unit and make
sure that switch F is set to Pooled (up) and switch G is set to Dial
Access (up), then try again.
NOTE: Keep in mind that changing the setting of either of these switches
affects the programming of your entire system. Read "Changing Your System
Later", page 27, before changing the setting of either switch.
• To deactivate ARS, dial the 5-character code #3040.
4. Touch A d m M i s c
The lights next to the administration mode buttons flash again.
5. Continue to administer your system, or leave administration mode by following
the boxed instructions on page 28