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Using the Telephone Service in Campus Offices
> LOCAL DIALING
DIALING A CAMPUS NUMBER FROM ON CAMPUS
To call a number within the university telephone system, dial only the four-digit extension.
DIALING AN OUTSIDE LOCAL NUMBER FROM ON CAMPUS
To make a call outside the university phone system but inside the District of Columbia, dial 9 followed by the seven-digit number. To make a local call outside of the District of Columbia, dial 9 followed by the area code and seven-digit number.
DIALING A CAMPUS NUMBER FROM OFF CAMPUS
To call a number inside the university telephone system from a number outside the system, dial 202-885 plus the four-digit extension. For calls from outside the system to the Washington College of Law building, dial 202-274 plus the four-digit extension. Direct-dialed calls bypass the university telephone operator.
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> LOCATING TELEPHONE NUMBERS
LOCATING A CAMPUS NUMBER
For information on numbers not listed in the directory, dial 0 or x1000 to reach the university telephone operator or search the online directory.
LOCATING AN OUTSIDE LOCAL NUMBER
For directory assistance information for the D.C. metropolitan area, you may use the Verizon SuperPages, a free online version of the local residential, business, and government listings. To access the SuperPages, go to the http://www.superpages.com website.
Please note that toll charges apply to all local or long distance directory assistance information calls.
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> STANDARD TELEPHONE FEATURES
17吃瓜在线TO DIAL
Auto dial lets you program a specific telephone number by pressing a special key.
To program or update
Without lifting the handset, press the 17吃瓜在线TO DIAL button. You will see a flashing indicator. Dial the number to be programmed. Press the 17吃瓜在线TO DIAL button again and the flashing indicator will disappear. Be sure to enter a 9 and/or 1 if you are programming an off-campus or long distance number.
To call a programmed number
Lift your handset or press your extension number key to hear a dial tone. Press the desired 17吃瓜在线TO DIAL button. The number will automatically be dialed.
CALL FORWARD
You may use this feature to forward your incoming calls to another campus extension. This is convenient for times when you are away from your desk and either wish to receive your calls elsewhere or would like someone else to answer calls on your behalf.
To activate
Without lifting the handset, press the FORWARD button. You will see a flashing indicator. Dial the four-digit extension of the 17吃瓜在线 phone where you want your calls forwarded. Press the FORWARD button again and the indicator will remain steady.
To cancel
Press the FORWARD button and the indicator will disappear.
To reinstate forwarding to the last forwarded number
Press the FORWARD button twice and the indicator will remain steady.
CALL PICKUP
Using call pickup, you can answer a ringing telephone from any telephone in your predefined group of colleagues.
To respond
When you hear a colleague's phone ringing, lift your handset so you hear a dial tone. Press either the CALL PICKUP button or *7 in sequence to answer the call.
CONFERENCE CALLING
You can set up a conference call for up to six parties, including yourself.
To activate with a call in progress
Press the CONFERENCE button. The other party is placed on consultation hold and you will hear a dial tone. Dial the number of the third party to add. Greet the third party in privacy. Press CONFERENCE again to include all three parties. If necessary, repeat the procedure to include up to six parties in the conference.
DIAL INTERCOM
You can intercom a colleague within your office.
To use
Press your I/C button. You will hear a dial tone. Dial the 1-, 2-, or 3-digit intercom number.
PLACING A CALL ON HOLD
To place a call in progress on hold
Press the orange HOLD button. A flashing indicator will appear beside the line on hold.
To return to the call
Press the line key with the flashing indicator beside it.
SPEED CALL
The speed call feature allows you to store a single telephone number that you can dial quickly.
To program or change
Without lifting your handset, press the SPEED CALL button. A flashing indicator will appear. Dial the 1-, 2-, or 3-digit speed call access code. Then, dial the number to be stored and press the SPEED CALL button again. The indicator will disappear.
To use
Lift your handset or press your extension number key to hear a dial tone. Press the SPEED CALL button. Dial the 1-, 2-, or 3-digit speed call access code. The number will be automatically dialed.
To erase
Without lifting your handset, press the SPEED CALL button. A flashing indicator will appear. Dial the 1-, 2-, or 3-digit speed call access code. Then, press the * button and the stored number will be automatically erased. Press the SPEED CALL button again. The indicator will disappear.
TRANSFERRING CALLS
You may use this feature to transfer a caller to another campus extension.
To activate with a call in progress
Press the TRANSFER button. The other party is placed on consultation hold, and you will hear a dial tone. Dial the extension that you want to transfer the call to. Announce the caller in privacy. Press TRANSFER again to complete the transfer. Then, hang up.
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> SETTING UP YOUR VOICE MAILBOX
For information on setting up, accessing, and using the Avaya Voice Mail system, click on Avaya Unified Messaging under Related links.
If you have problems with your campus telephone or mailbox, or if you have any questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at 202-885-2550, helpdesk@american.edu, or AskAmericanUHelp.
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