Lucent Technologies MERLIN LEGEND Release 6.1 Feature Reference page 409

MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1
Feature Reference 555-661-110
Features
HotLine
The Personal Speed Dial number used at a single-line telephone HotLine can be
an inside extension number, an outside number including ARS or pool access
codes (Hybrid/PBX mode only), a long-distance service access code, or an Idle
Line Access code (usually ). Personal Speed Dial numbers are limited to 40
characters.
A HotLine extension can access any personal, SA, or ICOM line normally used for
outgoing voice calls, as programmed using Automatic Line Selection (ALS) or Idle
Line Access (Key and Behind Switch modes). For outside calls, a personal line is
recommended. For more information, see
Ringing/Idle Line Preference" on page 60
"Personal Lines" on page
648.
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SECURITYlALERT:
If a HotLine extension dials out on a loop-start line, it must supply reliable
disconnect and be programmed with Reliable Disconnect enabled.
Otherwise, a caller may be able to make a toll call on the line after hanging
up on a HotLine call.
If a HotLine extension is not intended to receive calls, its line should be set to No
Ring.
Considerations and Constraints
The first Personal Speed Dial number (code 01) can be programmed at the
single-line telephone prior to its assignment as a HotLine extension. After an
extension is programmed as a HotLine, the Personal Speed Dial code can be
programmed only once. Subsequent changes must be made using centralized
telephone programming.
Because switchhook flashes are not recognized from HotLine extensions, the
Hold, Conference, and Transfer features are not available.
HotLine extensions cannot dial Night Service passwords. For this reason, the
Night Service Exclusion Lists may have to include HotLine extensions.
Alternatively, the numbers dialed by HotLine extensions may have to be added to
Night Service Emergency Lists.
The HotLine feature can be used with tip/ring devices such as modems, but it is
not intended for this use.
Many features cannot be used at HotLine extensions. Examples include Last
Number Dial, Saved Number Dial, Pickup, and Park. Features not normally
available to single-line telephones (such as Do Not Disturb) are also unavailable
to HotLine extensions. However, other features such as calling restrictions and
ARS can be used at HotLine extensions. See the "Feature Interactions" topic in
this section for more information.
"Automatic Line Selection and
(Key and Behind Switch modes),
466, and "System Access/Intercom Buttons" on page
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