NEC SL1000 - Hotline

Hotline
Description
Hotline gives a Multiline Terminal user one-button calling and Transfer to another extension (the
Hotline partner). Hotline helps co-workers that work closely together. The Hotline partners can call or
Transfer calls to each other just by pressing a single key.
The Hotline feature has two applications.
• Hotline (Hotline partner)
• Ringdown Extension, Internal/External (Refer to Ringdown Extension (Hotline), Internal/External on
page 1-593.)
In addition, the Hotline key shows the status of the partner’s extension.
When the key is . . . The extension is . . . Note
Off Idle
On Busy or ringing
Fast Flash DND - All calls (option 3) or Intercom calls (op-
tion 2)
There are 128 hotlines available.
Conditions
• An extension user cannot use Hotline to pick up a call ringing their partner’s extension.
• Hotline keys can be assigned to the DSS consoles.
• Hotline does not override Do Not Disturb.
• Hotline always follows the Handsfree Answerback/Forced Intercom Ringing mode set at the called
extension. The Hotline caller can override the setting, if desired.
• External Hotline automatically dials a telephone number or Speed Dial - System/Group/Station
number when the handset is lifted.
• If the partner’s extension is busy, Hotline does not automatically activate Off-Hook Signaling.
• A Hotline is a uniquely programmed function key.
Default Settings
Disabled
Related Features
Distinctive Ringing, Tones and Flash Patterns
Direct Station Selection (DSS) Console
Do Not Disturb (DND)
Handsfree Answerback/Forced Intercom Ringing
Off-Hook Signaling
ISSUE 2.0
SL1000/SL1100
Features and Specifications Manual 1-327
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