Reserving Line
Reserving A Line
Many organizations now have special long-distance lines; for example, a WATS line that
allows you to make long-distance calls at a reduced rate. Let’s say you want to make a
lengthy long-distance call and plan to use the WATS line but someone else is using it.
Rather than constantly checking your phone to see if the indicator light is off (signifying
the line is not in use), you would like to be notified when it’s available.
With the SPIRIT system, you may reserve a line that is busy and be “told” when it’s
available.
1.
2.
3.
ACTION
OUTCOME
Without lifting the receiver, press
When the line become free you will
the button of the line you want to
hear three SHORT RINGS every four
reserve. Because the line is in use
seconds for twelve seconds. You will
by someone other than you, the
also see the corresponding light
light will be steadily ON.
pattern of SHORT ON, SHORT OFF.
Lift the receiver or press the
The short rings will stop. You’ll hear a
SPEAKER button.
dial tone; an indicator light will go on.
Place your call.
NOW YOU TRY IT . . .
Ask a co-worker to occupy a specific line on his/her phone for a few
minutes (s/he need only press that line button and lift the receiver).
From your phone you will see that line’s indicator light steadily ON.
Follow STEP 1 above. When your co-worker hangs up, you will hear
three SHORT RINGS. Lift the receiver to stop the ringing.
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