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    Administration
    Attendant Console Form
    The OCC-ROOM an d MAID-STA T buttons must b e administered on the ‘Attendant 
    Console’ form.
    System-Parameters Customer-Options Form
    The “ Enhanced Hosp itality”  field must be enabled on the ‘System-Parameters 
    Customer-Options’ form. Note that this field cannot be enabled unless the G3 
    version is V3 or later. The Hospitality option must be enabled on the 
    ‘System-Parameters Customer-Options’ form before you can administer 
    associated forms and fields. See your AT&T support representative for 
    assistance with the ‘System-Parameters Customer-Options’ form.
    System-Parameters Hospitality Form
    The six maid state display messages should be administered on the 
    ‘System-Parameters Hospitality’ form. Defaults are:
     for maid status 1: ‘‘Rooms in State 1’’
     for maid status 2: ‘‘Rooms in State 2’’
     for maid status 3: ‘‘Rooms in State 3’’
     for maid status 4: ‘‘Rooms in State 4’’
     for maid status 5: ‘‘Rooms in State 5’’
     for maid status 6: ‘‘Rooms in State 6’’
    ‘Language Translations Property-Management’ form
    Translations for d isplay messages may be administered on the ‘Language 
    Translations Property-Management’ form.
    Hardware and Software Requirements
    You must have a DXS module to use this feature. 
    						
    							Feature Descriptions
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    Attendant Serial Calling
    Feature Availability
    This feature is available with all G3 releases.
    Description
    The Attendant Serial Calling feature enables the attendant to transfer trunk calls 
    that return to the same attendant position after the called party hangs up. The 
    returned call may then be transferred to another station within the switch and this 
    can continue to recur. This feature is particularly useful if trunks are scarce and 
    Direct Inward Dialing services unavailable. This can cause an outside caller to 
    have to redial often to get through to a location because trunks are so busy. 
    Once callers have been able to get through to a switch attendant and have 
    several calls to make to others on the switch, this feature permits them to keep 
    the use of the line into the switch until all their calls are completed.
    The Attendant’s display shows that the incoming call is a Serial Call. This 
    information is displayed in the Call Purp ose area (far right hand side) of the 
    display. The reason c o de displayed is sc.
    Once the Attendant Serial Callingfeature has been activated it remains 
    activated until either the trunk drops from the switch or the attendant deactivates 
    the feature manually (b y depressing the Serial Call b utton). Once the attendant 
    answers the serialized call the lamp associated with the serial call button is 
    turned on. If that button is not administered then the feature is still activated, 
    however no external indication shows that the feature is active (except the 
    attendant’s display). If an attendant received a serialized call but has no serial 
    call b utton then the feature cannot be d eactivated until the trunk hangs up or until 
    an attendant with a serial call b utton becomes the controlling party.
    If no attendants are available then the call is placed in the attendant’s priority 
    queue.
    Considerations
    Only attendant users can activate this feature. The Attendant Serial Calling 
    feature is only valid on calls that have only one trunk on the connection. Only one 
    serial call button may be administered per attendant console. The Serial  Call 
    button cannot be assigned to an analog or digital station. The feature can b e 
    activated on a conference call as long as only one trunk is on the conference.
    Interactions
    The following features interact with the Attendant Serial Callin g feature: 
    						
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    nPriority Queue: A special priority exists for serialized calls.
    nCDR/Call Charging: CDR/Call Charging must consider that a single 
    outgoing trunk call may have to be broken up and charged to the d ifferent 
    parties that dealt with the call.
    nThe Attendant Serial Calling feature only works in a DCS environment if 
    the attendant who is activating the Attendant Serial Calling feature 
    resides on the same node as the trunk that the attendant is currently 
    connected to. In addition, the attendant must not be conferenced in with a 
    DCS party when activating Serial Call since this would have two trunks on 
    the connection that is not allowed for Serial Call activation.
    Administration
    The Serial Call button can only be administered on an attendant console on the 
    “ Console Attendant” form.
    Hardware/Software Requirements
    No sp ecial hardware is required for this feature. 
    						
    							Feature Descriptions
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    Audible Message Waiting
    Feature Availability
    Audible Message Waiting is available with Generic 3rV1 and all Generic V2 and 
    later releases.  However, this feature may not be applicable in countries that 
    restrict the characteristics of dial tones provided to users.
    Description
    Audible Message Waiting is typically, but not necessarily, used on voice 
    terminals without message waiting lights. (Often these are analog terminals.) The 
    feature places a stutter at the beginning of station d ial tone on a station that has a 
    message waiting for it. The message can b e waiting in system memory (to be 
    accessed via disp lay or via the voice synthesizer), PMS, MSA, or AUDIX.
    Considerations
    The system administrator must inform the user where to call to retrieve messages 
    that can only come from one messaging system sourc e.
    Interactions
    None
    Administration
    Audible Message Waiting is first enabled on a system-wide basis on the ‘System 
    Parameter Customer Op tion’ form. When turned on for the system, an additional 
    field appears on the ‘Station’ form for enabling the feature on a station-by-station 
    basis.
    Hardware and Software Requirements
    No a d ditional hardware or software is required. Requires a separate software 
    right to use fee. 
    						
    							Audio Information Exchange (AUDIX) Interface
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    Audio Information Exchange (AUDIX) 
    Interface
    Description
    AUDIX is a message-handling system for recording and distributing spoken 
    messages or voice mail. The system contains stored voice prompts that guide 
    users when creating, sending, retrieving, answering, saving, and forward ing 
    spoken messages.
    NOTE:
    Your administrator is urged to consult the GBCS Products Security 
    Handbook,
     555-025-600, for information on measures to help secure this 
    feature from p ossible toll fraud. Also see the Security Violation Notification 
    (SVN) feature.
    The following is a non-inclusive list of AUDIX app lications. This list d e pends on 
    the type of AUDIX system you are using:
    nVoice Mail — allows users to send and receive messages to and from 
    their voice mail
    nCall Answer — provides switch extensions answer coverage via AUDIX
    nAutomated Attendant — presents callers with a voice menu of o ptions, 
    then routes calls according to the keys the caller p resses
    nBulletin Board — (sometimes called Information Service) plays a 
    recorded message to callers
    nBroadcast Message — enables an AUDIX a dministrator to send 
    broadcast messages to all AUDIX users on the system
    nDirectory Service — provides a directory of subscribers to the caller
    The following activities are available for use b y AUDIX subscribers:
    nCreate Message — Record or modify a new message, address it, 
    schedule it for delivery, and save a copy (optional).
    nScan Incoming Mail— Review new messages and reply or redirect them 
    with an added comment, and review or delete old saved messages.
    nPersonal Greeting Administration — Record  or  modify one or more 
    personal greetings to b e played for callers who reach AUDIX through the 
    Call Answer feature, or select the standard AUDIX greeting.
    nScan Outgoing Mail— Review,  modify,  or  redirect messages scheduled 
    for d elivery; check the status of delivered messages; and review, mo dify, 
    redirect, or delete messages saved in the file cabinet. 
    						
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    nPassword and List Administration — Change user’s personal AUDIX 
    password and create, modify, review, or delete mailing lists.
    nAUDIX Networking — Send and receive network messages, status 
    information, and administrative u pdate information to and from other 
    members of the AUDIX product family.
    NOTE:
    Two types of networking are available: Audio Message Interchange 
    Specification (AMIS) analog networking and d igital networking. AMIS 
    networking is available with all AUDIX configurations; digital 
    networking is available when AUDIX is configured as a system 
    external to the DEFINITY  switch, as discussed below.
    Several documents, quick references, and other material that fully describe how 
    to use AUDIX are available through the Customer Information Center.
    Several versions of AUDIX are available: the first, referred to as ‘‘DEF INI TY 
    AUDIX,’’ is a system comp rised of circuit packages resident in the switch; the 
    second, referred to as ‘‘AUDIX,’’ is a system that is external to the DEFINITY  
    switch and connected to the switch by station lines and data links. Add itionally, 
    AUDIX systems can be networked through switches or other AUDIX machines. 
    Examp les of such systems are AUDIX Voice Power
    ™ (VP), AUDIX VP Lodging 
    and AUDIX VP Auto Attendant. They rely on a data link between the AUDIX 
    adjunct on the switch.
    The following two sections describe only the ‘‘DEFINITY  AUDIX’’ and ‘‘AUDIX’’ 
    offerings.
    DEFINITY AUDIX
    The DEFI NI TY AUDIX offering is a circuit package sandwich assembly that fits 
    inside the DEFI NI TY s y st em  c arri er an d  requires five contiguous slots in the 
    switch carrier. For a full d escription of DEFINITY AUDIX, see the following 
    DEFI NI TY AUDIX documents:
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX System — System Description, 585-300-205
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX System — Feature Descriptions, 585-300-206
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX — Documentation Guid e, 585-300-011
    nPlanning for DEFINITY AUDIX System, 585-300-904
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX System Installation, 585-300-111
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX System Installation Checklist, 585-300-109
    nSwitch Ad ministration for DEFI NI TY AUDIX System, 585-300-509
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX System Ad ministration, 585-300-507
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX System Forms Referenc e, 585-300-207
    nAUDIX Ad ministration and Data Acquisition Package, 585-302-502 
    						
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    nAMIS Analog Networking, 585-300-512
    nA Portable  Guide for Voice Messaging, 585-300-701
    nVoice Messaging Quick Reference, 585-300-702
    nVoice Messaging Subscriber Document Artwork, 585-300-703
    nVoice Messaging Wallet Card, 585-300-704
    nAUDIX Business Card Sticker, 585-304-705
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX System  Maintenance, 585-300-110
    nDEFI NI TY AUDIX System Announcement Customization, 585-300-516
    For details on DEFI NIT Y AU DIX , refer to the above documents.
    AUDIX (external to the DEFINITY Switch)
    NOTE:
    This section describes AUDIX systems external to the DEFINITY switch and 
    connected to the switch by station lines and a data link. Do not refer to this 
    section if AUDIX is configured using circuit packages resident in the 
    DEFINITY switch. For those systems, called DEFINITY AUDIX systems, see 
    the previous section, entitled DEFI NI TY AUDIX.
    The AUDIX offering is an interface between the DEFINITY system and an AUDIX 
    consisting of up to 32 analog (voice) connections for exchange of voice 
    messages, and a d ata link for status and control information exchange. An 
    AUDIX adjunct is available in both one-cabinet and two-cabinet configurations. 
    The one-cabinet configuration provides up to 16 ports. The two-cabinet 
    configuration provides up to 32 ports. The analog port interface on the switch 
    can be provided by TN742, TN746B, or TN769 circuit packs.
    Up to eight AUDIX systems may be connected to a Generic 3r, or G3vs/G3s 
    switch, but only one AUDIX system may be directly connected to a Generic 3i 
    switch. However, all switches allow the use of AUDIX in a DCS arrangement. 
    Each switch can have its own AUDIX which serves only the users connected to 
    that switch; or a single AUDIX connected to the switch may serve other switches 
    in a DCS network.
    For a full d esc ription of AUDIX, see the following AUDIX documents:
    nAUDIX Ad ministration, 585-305-501
    nAUDIX Ad ministration and Data Acquisition Package, 585-302-502
    nAUDIX Call Detail Recording Package, 585-305-506
    nAUDIX Documentation Guide, 585-300-010
    nAUDIX Feature Descriptions, 585-305-203
    nAUDIX Installation, 585-305-105 
    						
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    nAUDIX Networking, 585-300-903
    nPlanning for DEFINITY AUDIX System, 585-300-904
    nAUDIX System  Desc rip tion, 585-305-201
    nAUDIX Training Tape, 585-300-050
    nAUDIX Upgrade Instructions, 585-302-108
    nSwitch Ad ministration for AUDIX Voice Messaging, 585-305-505
    Refer to the 
    AUDIX Documentation Guide, 585-300-010, for the latest issue 
    numbers and release-specific information.
    Security Measures
    Fraudulent long-distance calls may be placed through your voice mail and auto 
    attendant system if proper security precautions are not implemented.
    The following actions help secure your system from unauthorized use.
    nFor both AUDIX and DEFINITY AUDIX:
    — To help p revent exchange of information through unassigned Voice 
    Mail, remove any unused or unassigned mail.
    — Secure the system lines that serve AUDIX and  control where calls 
    can be placed. Pay special attention to assigning restrictive COR, 
    COS, and FRL to the station lines and trunks serving AUDIX. Use 
    switch CDR reports to determine if the station lines connected to 
    AUDIX are b eing used for calls that are normally not within your 
    sphere of business.
    — Change default passwords on voice mailboxes immediately after 
    installation and use random numb ers for passwords.
    — Require password s at least five d i gits long for user mailboxes.
    — Change all system administration passwords to alphanumeric 
    codes.
    nFor AUDIX only:
    — To help prevent having billable calls placed from unauthorized 
    transfers outside of the system, turn on the Enhanced Call Transfer 
    (ECT) feature. This feature is available in later AUDIX systems that 
    connect to an AT&T digital switch. ECT performs call transfer over 
    the data link between AUDIX and the DEFI NI TY switch. (The 
    destination extensions must be administered on the switch dial 
    plan.) 
    						
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    nFor DEFINITY AUDIX only:
    — The administrator determines whether to allow transfer only to 
    another AUDIX subscriber or to any extension of the correct 
    extension length (that is, the number of digits for extensions 
    administered through the DEFI NI TY switch.) For example, you may 
    be configured to support the four-digit plan, the five-digit plan, etc. 
    The most secure ap proach, which is the default, is to only allow 
    transfers to other AUDIX subscribers. If the administrator decides 
    to allow transfers to any extension, then you should administer the 
    COR on the AUDIX ports to prevent calls outside the PBX.
    nBoth AUDIX and DEFI NI TY AUDIX provide a maintenance/administration 
    port. To prevent unauthorized access to this port, a remote port security 
    device provides an added layer of security.
    Consult the 
    GBCS Products Security Handbook, 555-025-600, for additional 
    steps to secure your system and to o btain periodic information about security 
    developments.
    Considerations
    For DEFINITY AUDIX, you must have five contiguous slots in the switch carrier. 
    In a ddition to supporting multiple AUDIX systems, the DEFINITY  system c an 
    have multiple hunt groups associated with a single AUDIX system. This allows 
    partitioning of the voice ports into different hunt groups and different coverage 
    paths to cover different voice ports. Thus voice ports can be reserved for 
    particular users or groups of users (for example, those that use the particular 
    coverage path).
    The following features do not use coverage paths:
    nTransfer into AUDIX with the feature access c o de or with the GOTO AUDIX 
    button.
    nReturn Call doesn’t use the coverage path. When a user is in message 
    display mo de, and the user is displaying the message that says Call 
    AUDIX, the 
    CALL-DISP button is used.
    For a review of  considerations related to AUDIX, see the planning documents:
    nAUDIX System  Desc rip tion, (the external unit), 585-300-905.
    nPlanning for DEFINITY AUDIX System, (the circuit pack system), 
    585-300-904. 
    						
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    Interactions
    The following features interact with the AUDIX Interface feature.
    NOTE:
    For further details about features that interact with an external AUDIX 
    system, see the 
    AUDIX Feature Desc riptions, 585-305-203; for further 
    details about features that interact with the DEFI NI TY AUDIX system, see 
    the 
    DE FI NITY  A UDI X System Feature Descriptions, 585-300-206.
    nAbbreviated Dialing (For AUDIX only)
    The FAC for Transfer Into AUDIX may b e programmed into an abbreviated 
    dialing button.
    nAttendant Conference
    An attendant that has sp lit a call can conference the call with AUDIX by 
    dialing the Transfer Into AUDIX access code. The  attendant p resses 
    Rel ea se to drop out of the conference call.
    nACD (for external AUDIX only)
    A hunt group can be administered as an AUDIX ACD sp lit. AUDIX traffic  
    measurements are then available utilizing the ACD Call Management 
    System. Login occurs when AUDIX signals the switch to make a voice port 
    available for AUDIX service and logout o c curs when AUDIX signals the 
    switch to disable the port.
    The AUDIX a djunct and ACD CMS must b e connected to the same switch. 
    If the AUDIX in the DCS feature is active, a CMS located on a switch other 
    than the host switch (AUDIX location) does not provide measurements for 
    the AUDIX ports.
    Because AUDIX frequently takes voice ports in and out of service for 
    maintenance testing, high login activity may be seen for the AUDIX sp lit in 
    measurement reports.
    On CMS reports that display an agent’s login identifier, AUDIX voice ports 
    always show a login identifier that is the same as the extension, even if 
    login identifiers are not administered on the switch.
    nCall Coverage
    When a coverage call successfully completes to AUDIX or is routed from a 
    remote switch to the host switch because of coverage, the principal is 
    dropped from the call (no temp orary bridge appearance is maintained).
    Coverage calls from a remote switch that fail to reach AUDIX as a 
    coverage point cannot be returned to the original coverage path on the 
    remote switch.
    Call Transfer Out of AUDIX interacts with Call Coverage as listed in Table 
    3-11. 
    						
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