1.24 Audible Tone Features
180 Feature Guide
1.24 Audible Tone Features
1.24.1 Dial Tone
Description
The following dial tones inform extension users about features activated on their extensions:
Each dial tone type has two frequencies, such as dial tone 1A and dial tone 1B.
Conditions
• Dial Tone Type A/B
Through system programming, it is possible to select dial tone type A or B for dial tones 1 through 4. If
"Type A" is selected, all dial tones 1 through 4 will become dial tone type A.
The dial tone type for ARS feature can be selected separately. If "Type A" is selected for ARS, dial
tone 1A will be heard. If "Type B" is selected, dial tone 1B will be heard.
• Distinctive Dial tone
Distinctive dial tone mode can be disabled. In this case, dial tone 1 will be heard.
• Dial Tone Patterns
All dial tone patterns have a default (→ 5.2.1 Tones/Ring Tones).
• Only dial tone 1 is sent to the extensions in a VM (DPT/DTMF) group. (→ 1.19.1 Voice Mail (VM) Group)
Type Description
Tone 1A/1B A normal dial tone is heard when:
a) No features listed for dial tones 2 through 4 has been set, or
b) Automatic Route Selection (ARS) is used.
Tone 2A/2B Heard when any one of the following features is set.
• Absent Message
•BGM
• Call Forwarding (FWD)
• Call Pickup Deny
• Call Waiting
• Do Not Disturb (DND)
• Extension Dial Lock
• Executive Busy Override Deny
• Hot Line
• Timed Reminder
Tone 3A/3B Heard while a called PS is being searched, or when any one of the following
features is performed.
• Account Code Entry
• Consultation Hold
• Answering a Timed Reminder call with no message
Tone 4A/4B Heard when messages are waiting for the extension.