128 / Using System featuresNorstar-PLUS Modular ICS 2.0 System Coordinator Guide P0857846 Issue 02Any number of telephones can be assigned to call the direct-dialtelephone.HotlineA hotline telephone calls a preset internal or external telephonenumber when you pick up the receiver of a hotline telephone (orpress ©).Bypassing a HotlinePress a line button, or use the Pre-Dial or Automatic Dial featurebefore you pick up the receiver or press © on a hotlinetelephone. See theTelephone Feature Card or see “Changing howyou dial your calls” on page 49.Making a telephone a hotline telephoneYou can set up a telephone as a hotline.You will need the programming template found at the front of thisguide. See Getting Started for more information.1. Press ƒ••¤flfl‹››.2. Press ¤‹fl›fl (the default System Coordinatorpassword).Tip -The digit you dial in order to get thedirect-dial telephone to ring can be programmed byyour installer or customer service representative.The Norstar system cannot verify that the numberyou assign as an external direct-dial telephone isvalid. Check the number before assigning it as adirect-dial telephone, and call the direct-dialtelephone after you’ve assigned it in order to test it.Tip -Label the telephone to inform anyone usingit that Hotline is active.
