Section 3: Features
42 ◆ Section 3: Features DS1000/2000 Product Description
User Programmable Feature: # R A L
Assigns line key ringing mode.
Central Office Calls, Placing
Availability: All versions.
The system provides flexibility in the way each extension user
can place outgoing trunk calls. A user can place a call by:
● Pressing a Line Key
Any keyset can have line keys for one-touch access to specific trunks. See Line Keys on
page 74 for more.
● Pressing a Loop Key
Loop Keys provide a user with one-touch access to the assigned Loop Group. Loop Groups
can consist of one or more Trunk Groups. See Loop Keys on page 75 for more.
● Using Line Dial-Up
With Line Dial-Up, a user can select a specific trunk by pressing ICM and dialing the Line
Dial-Up code (#9) followed by the trunk number (1-16).
● Using Direct Trunk Access
Direct Trunk Access allows a user to access a trunk by pressing ICM and dialing the trunk’s
extension number (e.g., 101 for trunk 1, 102 for trunk 2. etc.). See Direct Trunk Access on
page 55 for more.
● Dialing a Trunk Group Access Code
User’s can also place trunk calls by pressing ICM and dialing a Trunk Group Access Code (90-
98). See Trunk Groups on page 117 for more.
● Trunk Group Routing
If the system has Trunk Group Routing enabled, users get the first available trunk when the
press ICM and dial 9. See Trunk Group Routing on page 115 for more.
Feature Quick Steps
To place a call over a specific trunk using a line key:
1. Lift handset + Press line key + Dial outside number.
To place a call over a specific trunk (using Line Dial-up or Direct Trunk Access):
1. Lift handset + Press ICM.
2. For Line dial-up: Dial #9 followed by the trunk number (e.g., #901 for trunk 1).
OR
For Direct Trunk Access: Dial 4 plus the trunk number (e.g., 101 for trunk 1).
3. Dial outside number.
To place a call over a trunk group:
1. Lift handset + Press ICM.
2. Dial trunk group code (90-98) + Dial outside number.
User Programmable Feature: # R A L
Assigns line key ringing mode.
Customize the call placing
options to meet the site
requirements and each
individual’s needs.