Lucent Technologies PARTNER Advanced Communications System Programming And Use Instructions page 244

Feature Reference
Using
1. Lift the handset of the external hotline.
After approximately three seconds, the programmed phone number is
dialed automatically.
2. If you do not hear dial tone or dialing noises, hang up for about 20 seconds
and try again.
3. When the call is answered, speak into the handset.
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