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This article is a guide to the use of the Single and Multi-line Telephones at The Graduate Center.


Using the NEC Single-line Telephone

Receiving a Call

Lift handset or press speaker to answer the following calls:

  • Outside Call: Indicated by a Fast Ring Signal
  • Internal Call: Indicated by a Normal Ring Signal


Placing a Call

External Call:

  • Dial 9, then 1, the area code followed by the desired number.

Internal Call:

  • Dial 4 digit extension number.


Placing A Call On Hold

  • Ask party to hold.
  • Depress flash key, listen for interrupted dial tone
Note:  To retrieve held call, replace handset.
Call will ring back automatically.


Transfer a Call

  • Ask party to hold.
  • Depress FLASH key, listen for interrupted dial tone.
  • Dial the desired second party.
  • When called party answers, announce the transfer.
  • Replace handset.
 Note: If the station is busy or not answered,
depress FLASH key to reconnect with original calling party.

Three-way Conference Call

  • Establish first call ask party to hold.
  • Depress FLASH key, listen for interrupted dial tone.
  • Dial the desired second party.
  • When called party answers, announce the conference.
  • Depress FLASH key, all three parties may now converse.
Note: If the station is busy or not answered,
depress FLASH key to reconnect with original calling party.

Call Forwarding

To Activate Call Forward All Calls:

  • Direct all incoming calls to another extension.
  • Lift handset.
  • Dial access code *6.
  • Listen for interrupted dial tone.
  • Dial desired extension number you are forwarding to.
  • Listen for confirmation tone.
  • Replace handset.

Cancel Call Forward All Calls:

  • Lift handset.
  • Dial Access code #6.
  • Listen for confirmation tone.
  • Replace handset.

Call Forward No Answer:

  • When calls are not answered within 4 to 6 rings they may be directed to another extension.
  • Lift handset.
  • Dial Access code *8.
  • Dial desired extension number.
  • Listen for confirmation tone.
  • Replace handset.
  • Cancel Call Forward No Answer: • Lift handset.
  • Dial access code #8.
  • Listen for confirmation tone.
  • Replace handset.


Last Number Dial

To call The Last Telephone Number Dialed (Internal or Outside):

  • Dial **.


Speed Dial

To Program A Speed Dial Button:

  • Depress REDIAL button.
  • Depress desired speed dial button.
  • Dial number to store.
  • Depress REDIAL button again.
  • Speed dial button is now programmed.



Using the NEC Multi-line Telephone

Receiving a Call

Lift handset or press speaker to answer the following calls:

  • Outside Call: Indicated by a Fast Ring Signal
  • Internal Call: Indicated by a Normal Ring Signal


Placing a Call

External Call:

  • Dial 9, then 1, the area code followed by the desired number.

Internal Call:

  • Dial 4 digit extension number.


Placing A Call On Hold

  • Ask party to hold.
  • Depress flash key, listen for interrupted dial tone
Note:  To retrieve held call,
replace handset and call will ring back automatically.

Retrieve A Call On Hold

  • Lift handset or press Speaker.
  • Depress held line to return to your call.
  • Use handset to converse.


Transfer a Call

  • Ask party to hold.
  • Depress TRANSFER key, listen for interrupted dial tone.
  • Dial the desired second party.
  • Replace handset.
 Note: If the station is busy or not answered,
depress TRANSFER key to reconnect with original calling party.

Three-way Conference Call

  • Establish first call ask party to hold.
  • Depress TRANSFER key, listen for interrupted dial tone.
  • Dial the desired second party.
  • When called party answers, announce the conference.
  • Depress CONF key, all three parties may now converse.
CONF lamp will be lit


To Disconnect and Get a Dial Tone

  • Depress RECALL key to disconnect.
  • Dial tone will be heard and another call may now be placed.


Call Forwarding

To Activate Call Forward All Calls:

  • Lift handset or depress SPEAKER.
  • Depress FWD key or dial access code *6.
  • Listen for interrupted dial tone.
  • Dial desired extension number you are forwarding to.
  • Listen for confirmation tone.
  • Replace handset or depress SPEAKER.

Cancel Call Forward All Calls:

  • Lift handset or depress SPEAKER.
  • Depress FWD key or dial access code #6.
  • Listen for confirmation tone.
  • Replace handset or depress speaker.