AT&T 999-507-144 Answering Machine User Manual


 
Quick Reference Guide to Voice Terminal Features
The table below acquaints you with the preassigned features that come with
the MERLIN Plus system voice terminal and the features that you can
program onto your voice terminal. Some features can also be accessed by
using a dial code; those features are identified with a "+." For your
convenience, the features in tis table are listed by function, and a brief
description of each feature is provided. For more information about each
feature, read the individual feature descriptions in Section 5, "Reference."
Preassigned
or
Feature Name
Description
Programmable Programming Code
PLACING CALLS
Line Request
Request the use of a busy line
Preassigned
Line Select
Select a line other than the line the
Preassigned
system automatically selects for you
Touch-Tone Enable
Change from rotary to Touch-Tone
Programmable Dial *76
signals during a dialing sequence
ANSWERING CALLS
Auto Answer-All
Have optional equipment such as a
Programmable
Dial *75
modem, answering machine, or
facsimile machine turn on when a call
comes in
Recall Disconnect a call without hanging up
Preassigned
Ringing Line Preference
Lift the handset and instantly be
Preassigned
connected to the ringing line
Voice Terminal Tones
Know by the ring, or by an
Preassigned
announcement, the kind of call that is
coming in
CALL HANDLING
Call Pickup Pick up a ringing call at another voice
Programmable†
Dial *85 (or dial *85 + an intercom
terminal
number)
Conference
Have a telephone conference with
Preassigned
several people at one time
Drop
Disconnect a person from a conference
Preassigned
call
Hold Retrieve
Return to a call on hold (for people
Programmable†
Did *95*
with 5-button voice terminals)
Transfer Transfer a call to another voice
Preassigned
terminal
† You can also access this feature by using a dial code.
Quick Reference Guide to Voice Terminal Features 6-9