UNIVERGE SV8100 Issue 1.0SV8100 Features and Specifications Manual 2 - 893Ringdown Extension, Internal/ExternalDescriptionWith a Ringdown Extension, a user can call another extension, outside number, or Speed Dialing numberby just lifting the handset. The call automatically goes through – there is no need for the user to dial digitsor press additional keys. Ringdown Extensions are frequently used for lobby telephones, where the callerjust lifts the handset to get the information desk or off-site Reservation Desk.After the Ringdown Extension user lifts the handset, ringdown occurs after a programmable time.Depending on the setting of this time, the extension user may be able to place other calls before theringdown goes through.This feature can also be used as an off-hook alarm application. For example, if a patient in a care facilityfails to return the handset to the cradle, it routes to a care givers station after a programmed time.ConditionsP Ringdown extension has no effect on an extension current (active) call.P The Ringdown Extension user can lift the handset or press Speaker to initiate ringdown.P If the Ringdown/Hotline destination is a speed dial bin, the appropriate service code mustprecede the bin number.P Ringdown Extension can use Speed Dial – System/Group/Station numbers (and follow theirtrunk routing) as the destination number.P Ringdown Extension follows Call Forwarding. For example, the ringdown destination canforward their calls. When the Ringdown Extension user lifts the handset, ringdownautomatically calls the extension to which calls are forwarded.P If the Ringdown Extension user hears busy tone when they lift the handset, they canCamp-On to the destination, leave a Callback or activate Off-Hook Signaling.P The ringdown destination user can activate Do Not Disturb. When the Ringdown Extensionuser lifts the handset, they hear DND. If enabled, the Ringdown Extension user can overridethe destination DND.P If the destination extension has Handsfree Answerback enabled, the call voice announces. Ifthe destination extension has Forced Intercom Ringing enabled, the call rings.P A Call Arrival (CAR) Key or Virtual Extension can be a ringdown destination. This wouldallow a front door key to be programmed on every extension.P Delayed Ringdown can occur by setting the Hotline Start Timer. However, Ringdown doesnot occur if the Hotline Start Timer is set longer than the Extension Dial Tone Timer.P The @ code is used to make an outbound call automatically forward to a DISA Trunk or toVM Auto Attendant. This code can be used only on ISDN outbound calls. Internal calls andanalog outbound calls are not supported.