Panasonic Kx Ta824 Feature Guide

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1.4 Answering Features
1.4.1 Answering Features
1.4.1.1 Answering Features—OVERVIEW
Description
An extension user can answer incoming calls using the following methods:
Called 
ExtensionFeatureDescriptionDetails in
A users own 
extension 
(proprietary 
telephone [PT])Line Preference—
IncomingA user can select the line seized when going 
off-hook. 1.4.1.2 Line 
Preference—
Incoming
Direct One-touch 
AnsweringA user can answer an incoming call simply 
by pressing...

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1.4.1.2 Line Preference—Incoming
Description
A proprietary telephone (PT) user can select the method used to answer incoming calls from the following 
3 line preferences. 
 
Each of these line preferences can be selected by each extension through personal programming (Line 
Preference—Incoming). 
Conditions
 Ringing methods can be selected from among immediate, delayed, no ringing, or no incoming calls 
(disable) through system programming (
 Flexible...

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1.4.1.3 Call Pickup
Description
An extension user can answer a call ringing at another extension by entering the appropriate feature 
numbers. 
 
The following types of Call Pickup are available:
Call Pickup Deny 
An extension user can prevent other extensions from picking up calls ringing at his or her own extension. If 
this feature is enabled, other users will hear a reorder tone when trying to pick up calls.
Conditions
[Directed/Group Call Pickup]
Call Pickup...

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1.4.1.4 Hands-free Answerback
Description
A user with a speakerphone-equipped proprietary telephone (PT) can answer intercom calls automatically 
without lifting the handset. When a call is received at an extension that is in Hands-free Answerback mode, 
the caller hears a confirmation tone and the called extension hears a beep tone. Then the conversation is 
automatically established.
Conditions
Hands-free Answerback applies to: 
Intercom calls (not including...

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1.5 Making Call Features
1.5.1 Intercom Call Features
1.5.1.1 Intercom Call
Description
An extension user can call another extension user.
Conditions
Extension Number/Name Assignment 
Extension numbers ( Extension Number [009]) and names ( Extension Name [604]) can be 
assigned to all extensions. During intercom calls, the number and name of the other extension are 
shown on the displays of proprietary telephones (PTs).
DSS Button 
A flexible CO/DSS/MESSAGE...

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User Manual References
1.2.1 Basic Calling
1.2.5 Switching the Calling Method (Alternate Calling—Ring/Voice)
3.1.2 Changing Settings Using Programming Mode 

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1.5.2 Outside (CO) Line Call Features
1.5.2.1 Outside (CO) Line Call Features—OVERVIEW
Description
An extension user can use the following features when making an outside (CO) line call:
FeatureDescriptionDetails in 
Emergency CallA user can dial preprogrammed emergency 
numbers regardless of the restrictions imposed on 
the extension. 1.5.2.2 Emergency 
Call
Account Code EntryA user can enter an account code to identify 
outgoing calls for accounting and...

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1.5.2.2 Emergency Call
Description
An extension user can dial preprogrammed emergency numbers ( Emergency Number [309]) after 
seizing an outside (CO) line regardless of the restrictions imposed on the extension.
Conditions
 If the PBX is installed behind an existing host PBX, an extension user must dial the Host PBX Access 
code after the Outside (CO) Line Access number.
 This feature will function even when:
– In Account Code—Verify-All/Verify-Toll/Forced...

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1.5.2.3 Account Code Entry
Description
An account code is used to identify outgoing outside (CO) line calls for accounting and billing purposes. 
Account codes are appended to SMDR call records (
 1.19.1 Station Message Detail Recording (SMDR)), 
and have several uses. For example, a firm can use an account code for each client to determine which calls 
were made for which client, and can submit a bill to the client according to the clients account code as 
shown...

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1.5.2.4 Dial Type Selection
Description
The dialing mode can be selected for each outside (CO) line through system programming ( Dial Mode 
[401]) regardless of the originating extension (dependent on the contract with the telephone company).
Conditions
Automatic Configuration for Outside (CO) Line Type 
The dialing mode of connected outside (CO) lines is automatically assigned after restarting the PBX 
using the System Clear Switch or through system programming...