70 Making calls via multiple lines
Line utilization
Private line
A line that is used by a single telephone. This line cannot be used as a second-
ary line by another telephone.
Shared line
A line that is configured on multiple telephones. The line status (if configured) is
displayed for all telephones that share this line. If, for
example, a shared line is
being used by a telephone, a status message indicating that this line is busy is
displayed on all other telephones.
Direct call line
A line with a direct connection to another telephone.
You can see the status of the line from the LED.
LED displays on line keys
Preview
You are making a call on a single line. The LED on another line key flashes
quickly. The "Preview of Line" function shows you who is calling on this line. This
information appears in your display. You can also determine which caller is wait
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ing on a line key, if you have placed them on "hold" or "exclusive hold". You can
also display information about the caller on the active line.
Prerequisite: You have accepted a call on a line key. The LED line key flashes
quickly and the "Preview" function key is configured.
Activating preliminary display
S Press the "Preview" programmed function key. The LED lights up.
T Press the required line key.
Information about the caller or the party on hold or parked is displayed.
Deactivating preliminary display
R Press the "Preview" programmed function key. The LED goes out.
The menu line and call duration are displayed again.
LED Explanation
S Off – The line is in idle mode.
T Flashing
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1 In this manual flashing function keys are identified by this icon regardless of the flashing interval.
The flashing interval represents different statuses, which are described in detail in the corre-
sponding sections of the manual.
– Incoming call on the line.
– Hold reminder is activated.
– The line is on "Hold".
R On – The line is busy.