Basic Feature Operation; Outside Calls - NEC 910i Installation And User Manual

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Function keys are normally line keys, but you can program them for other features. In this user guide, the feature
assigned to a function key appears in parentheses next to the words FUNCTION KEY. For example, FUNCTION KEY
(Hotline) means press the function key set for Hotline. Refer to the Programmable Function Keys feature for more informa-
tion.

Outside Calls

You may have line and loop keys on your phone. A line key is dedicated to a particular outside line. When you press the line key
to place or answer a call, you always get the same line. A loop key works just like a line key, except that it is for any line in a
preset line group. When you press a loop key to place a call, you get whichever line in the group happens to be available. For
incoming calls, pressing the loop key answers whichever line is ringing.
Your phone offers you several ways to place outside calls. You can:
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Press a line key for one-button access to a specific line.
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Press a loop key for one-button access to the first available line in a line group.
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Dial a code to select a specific line.
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Dial a code to select the first available line in a line group.
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Dial 9 to use Trunk Group Routing or Automatic Route Selection (ARS).
The method you use depends on how your system and your phone are set up. Your Communications Manager can tell you which
methods you should use for placing outside calls.
To answer an outside call:
1. Press TALK.
Depending on how your phone is set up, you may answer the call automatically. Your phone's Line Preference
determines what happens when you press TALK to answer a call.
If the telephone is in the Desktop Charger, it will automatically answer when you pick up the phone.
2. Press flashing line key.
You may be able to dial #0 at night to pick up calls not ringing your phone.
To hang up, either press TALK or place the handset back into the Desktop Charger.
To place an outside call using a line key:
1. Press a line key.
You may have to press TALK before pressing the line key.
The line key lights (red).
2. Listen for dial tone.
3. Dial number.
To hang up, either press TALK or place the handset back into the Desktop Charger.
To dial a code to select a specific line:
1. TALK + #9 + Line number (001-192).
2. Dial number.
Check with your Communications Manager to see which lines you can use.
To dial a code to select a line group:
1. TALK + 804 + Line group number.
Your line group numbers are 1-9, 01-99 or 001-128. Ask your Communications Manager.
2. Dial number.
To use Trunk Group Routing or ARS:
1. TALK + 9.
The system automatically routes your call using ARS or Trunk Group Routing whichever is installed.

Basic Feature Operation

Outside Calls
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