Ringing Line Preference lets youanswer a ringing call just by lift-ing the handset. If you primarilyanswer calls, Ringing Line Preference ensures that your incomingcalls have priority. Your Communications Manager can tell you ifyou have Ringing Line Preference.If you have multiple calls ringing your extension at the sametime, lifting the handset (with Ringing Line Preference) answersthe calls in the following order:● key.● Line key (lowest key first). For example, if lines 2 and 4 areringing, lifting the handset answers line 2 first.● Loop key (lowest key first). For example, if keys 1 and 5 areringing, lifting the handset answers key 1 first.In addition, if you and a co-worker with Ringing Line Preferenceanswer the same outside line at the same time, the system con-nects the call to the lowest numbered extension.Prime Line and Ringing Line PreferenceRinging Line Preference has priority over Prime Line. For exam-ple, Ringing Line Preference will answer a ringing outside call,not give you dial tone on your Prime Line.154Ringing Line PreferenceSimply lift the handset toanswer a ringing call.
