Nortel Networks Regular Telephone - Manual (Page 4)

2 Regular telephone
Special Prefix Code (SPRE)—the
Special Prefix Code is a number you
dial telling the Meridian 1 that you’ll be
dialing another command code.
For example, when you see, “Dial
SPRE 87,” first dial the SPRE code,
then dial the digits 87. Your System
Administrator can tell you the SPRE
code for your system.
Switchhook—the switchhook is the
button which the handset presses
down, disconnecting your call when
you hang up.
If you press and release the
switchhook very quickly (“flash the
switchhook”), your call is not
disconnected. Instead, you send a
message to the system.
Your personal telephone
The way you can use your telephone
may be affected by restrictions applied
by your organization. For instance,
you may have to share your telephone
extension with several other people.
Or, you may not be allowed to make
long distance calls.
Shared Directory Numbers—since
your DN (extension) may be shared by
others, it is important to listen for dial
tone or conversation before beginning
to dial. If you share your DN with
other people, they may be able
toconnect to your telephone calls at
any time.
Private Line—a Private Line may be
assigned to your telephone. With this
line, you may reach any outside
number without dialing the digit(s)
which you normally use to get an
outside line.
Volume control
You can adjust the loudness of the
ringing of your telephone. Each of the
500, 2500, and Link telephones has a
volume control wheel underneath the
telephone. The volume on the Unity I
and Unity II telephones is controlled by
a three-position (High, Low, Off)
volume control switch which is located
underneath the telephone.