Lucent Technologies MERLIN LEGEND Release 7.0 Feature Reference page 130

MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 7.0
Feature Reference 555-670-110
Features
Automatic Line Selection and Ringing/Idle Line Preference
Ringing/Idle Line Preference
Ringing/Idle Line Preference is a single option that controls two aspects of an
extension's behavior: selection of a line when a call arrives and selection of a line
when a user hangs up. Turn this option on or off for each extension either through
extension programming or centralized telephone programming, using the display
or programming codes. When Ringing/Idle Line Preference is on for an extension,
the system selects a line button automatically, as follows:
Ringing Line Preference. Selects a ringing outside line, SA button or
ICOM button, or Cover button—that is, the red LED turns on next to the
button with the ringing call. If you lift the handset or press the Speaker
button, you are automatically connected to the ringing call.
The button must be programmed for Immediate Ring or Delay Ring. The
red LED next to a button programmed for No Ring does not turn on unless
you press that button to select that line. See
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Idle Line Preference. Selects an available outside line, SA, or ICOM
button for an outgoing call. If you lift the handset or press the Speaker
button when no call is ringing, the red LED turns on next to an available line
button, and you are automatically connected to that line.
The factory setting for Ringing/Idle Line Preference is on for all extensions. If
Ringing/Idle Line Preference is turned off for an extension, no line button at that
extension is ever selected automatically. The red LED is never on until you press
the line button with a ringing call (flashing green LED) or an available line button
(green LED off) to make a call.
Automatic Line Selection
When Ringing/Idle Line Preference is turned on at an extension, the system uses
the programmed ALS sequence to select an idle SA or ICOM button, or outside
line button for originating a call. When you lift the handset or press the Speaker
button without selecting a line button, the red LED next to the first button in the
programmed sequence turns on, and you are connected to that line. If the first line
is busy, the system selects the second button in the sequence, and so on.
For example, if you normally make toll calls, a WATS line assigned to the
extension can be programmed as the first line in the sequence, and local lines as
the second, third, and so on. When you lift the handset or press the Speaker
button, the WATS line, if available, is selected automatically.
On a multiline telephone, override ALS by pressing the desired line button before
you lift the handset or press Speaker. The red LED next to the button goes on.
for additional information.
''Ringing Options'' on page
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