Panasonic Kx Ta824 User Manual

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1.2.4 When the Dialed Party is Busy or There is No Answer
–Reserving a Busy Line (Automatic Callback Busy [Camp-on])
–Sending a Call Waiting Tone to a Busy Extension (Busy Station Signaling [BSS])
–Leaving a Message Waiting Indication/Calling Back a Caller Who Left an Indication (Message Waiting)
–Joining an Existing Call (Executive Busy Override)
–Calling an Extension That Is Refusing Calls (DND Override)
 Reserving a Busy Line (Automatic Callback Busy [Camp-on])
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To answer a callback ring set for a busy outside (CO) line
To cancel the callback ring (Automatic Callback Busy Cancel)
 Sending a Call Waiting Tone to a Busy Extension (Busy Station 
Signaling [BSS])
If the extension that you want to call is busy, you can send a call waiting tone, to inform the extension user 
that your call is waiting. When the extension user hears this tone, he or she can choose to put the current 
party on hold, and talk to you.
 
 If you do not...

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 Leaving a Message Waiting Indication/Calling Back a Caller Who Left 
an Indication (Message Waiting)
 Leaving a Message Waiting Indication
To leave a message waiting indication
To leave/cancel a message waiting indication
 Leaving a Message Waiting Indication  
When the called extension is busy or does not answer 
your call, you can leave a notification so that the called 
party may call you back.
 Calling Back a Caller Who Left an Indication 
When you receive a message...

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To cancel a message waiting indication using the MESSAGE button
 Calling Back a Caller Who Left an Indication
To check a received message and call back
To cancel all message waiting indications
PT and SLTPT
Off-hook.On-hook.Dial desired 
extension number.Press MESSAGE 2 times.
desired
extension no.
C.Tone
While on-hook
Display PT
Press MESSAGE or 
Message for another 
extension until the desired 
extension is displayed.Off-hook.Talk.
(Message for 
another extension)
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To lock/unlock message waiting indications
 You can lock message waiting indications so that other extensions cannot confirm, call 
back, or clear message waiting indications left at your extension (Message Waiting for 
Another Extension Lock). The operator or manager can cancel this feature for one or all 
extensions (Extension Lock—CANCEL ALL). Even while this lock is on, you can confirm, 
call back, or clear message waiting indications left at your own extension.
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 Joining an Existing Call (Executive Busy Override)
You can join an ongoing conversation, establishing a 3-party conference call, if your extension is permitted 
through system programming.
To join an outside (CO) line call
To join an intercom call
To disconnect one party and talk with another when one of the parties is an outside party
Off-hook. Press red-lit CO.
PT
Talk.
C.Tone
(Optional)
A 3-party conference call 
is now established.
(CO)
Enter 2.
PT/SLT
Talk.
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To leave the conference call
 Calling an Extension That Is Refusing Calls (DND Override)
You can call users who have set the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature, if your extension is permitted through 
system programming.
 You can also prevent others from joining your conversations. Refer to 1.7 Setting the 
Telephone According to Your Needs.
 If you hear the DND tone, enter 2, and then hear a busy tone, the called extension is 
busy. You can use the Automatic Callback Busy...

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1.2.5 Switching the Calling Method (Alternate Calling—Ring/
Voice)
To switch the calling method
Extension users can choose whether to be alerted to 
incoming calls by ringing or by the callers voice.
 
The calling extension can override this choice and use 
the alternate method.
Ringing (Default): You can call the other party 
with a ring tone. You will hear a ringback tone.
Voice-calling: You can talk to the other party 
immediately after hearing a confirmation tone. You...

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1.2.6 Using Your Calling Privileges at Another Extension 
(Walking COS)
You can use your calling privileges (class of service [COS]) at another extension, to override calling 
restrictions that have been set at that extension. To use this feature, a preprogrammed extension password 
is required. Ask your manager for the extension password.
 Rotary single line telephone (SLT) users cannot use this feature.
Off-hook.
PT/SLT
7
Enter 7   . 
extension 
password
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1.2.7 Accessing Another Party Directly from Outside (Direct 
Inward System Access [DISA])
To call an extension
When an outside caller dials a specified telephone 
number of the PBX, a prerecorded outgoing 
message (OGM) can greet the caller and give 
information about how to access an extension. The 
operator does not need to be involved. If there is no 
recorded message, the caller will hear a shor t 
beep instead of the OGM.
 
The caller may also be able to access system...