Account Codes are codes you enter that help keep track of outsidecalls. There are two types of Account Codes: Optional and Forced.With optional codes, the Account Codes you enter are solely for cate-gorizing your calls. For example, if you work in an accounting firmthat must bill back customers for time on the phone, Optional AccountCodes are for you. Forced Account Codes also let you categorize calls,but you must enter one before placing outgoing calls. If you don't enterthe code, you can't place the call. This ensures that calls don't go outuntracked. When forced and verified Account Codes are enabled fortoll calls only, local and toll free numbers have optional account codes.Check with your Communications Manager to find out if your systemuses Account Codes - and which codes you should enter. AccountCodes can be from 1-16 digits long, using 0-9 and #.1. + Account Code (1-16 digits) +.1. Access trunk for outside call.You can access a trunk by pressing aline key or by dialing a code. Refer topage 102 for more on placing outsidecalls.2. + Account Code (1-16 digits) +.3. Dial the number you want to call.If you hear "stutter" dial tone afterdialing the number, your systemrequires an ARS Authorization Code.Ask your Communications Manager foryour codes.To enter an AccountCode while placing anoutside call:To enter an AccountCode any time whileon an outside call:Account Codes14
