Flash; Flashing Outside Lines; Off-Hook Preference - Toshiba Strata CIX User Manual

The Basics

Flash

Flash
The term "flash" is used in a number of feature instructions. Since many standard
telephones have a
standard telephone does not have a
hookswitch."
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To manually flash the hookswitch, while on a call, press the hookswitch down
about 1/2 second, then release it.
You should hear dial tone after doing this.

Flashing Outside Lines

Some outside line features, such as conferencing, Centrex, or behind PBX operation
require "flashing the outside line," to dial Centrex/PBX feature access code or
extension numbers.
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To flash an outside line
1. Momentarily press the hookswitch for about 1/2 second. After you press the
hookswitch, you hear dial tone. This hookflashes the Toshiba system only.
2. Press
PBX feature access code or extension number.

Off-hook Preference

Off-hook Preference is an option used to connect to Internal Dial tone or an outside
line when going off-hook to make a call (Requires Release 4.1 and above software).
Note Check with your System Administrator to determine your telephone's Off-hook
selection.
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If your telephone selects internal dial tone
• Dial the extension number of the internal station you wish to connect to.
...or
• Dial 9 or a line access code to connect to an outside line.
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If your telephone selects an outside line, dial the telephone number of the outside
party you wish to connect to.
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Flash
button, this guide assumes that you have one. If your
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. You hear Centrex or PBX dial tone. You can now dial a Centrex or
Flash
button, perform the following to "Flash the
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