294 DBS 576 (USA), issued January 1999 576-20-700Chapter 7. SLT Features Section 700 - OperationHot LineCPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All VersionsDescriptionHot Line enables you to immediately connect to another pre-assigned extension or speed dial numbersimply by lifting the handset. You do not have to dial any digits.OperationTo immediately connect to a pre-assigned extension or speed dial number:Related Programming• FF1-2: Dial Plan• FF5-5: Hot LineConsiderations• N/AIntercom CallingCPC-96, CPC-288, and CPC-576 All VersionsDescriptionThe System provides two methods of intercom calling:• Voice Calling: Extension calls are connected immediately, without a ringing tone.• Tone Calling: A ringing tone is sent to the called extension.Extension Class of Service (COS) programming determines whether the default for the originatingextension is voice or tone calling. Regardless of the default, you can toggle between voice or tonecalling by entering the Tone-Voice Call feature code. For example, if the extension default is tonecalling, you can make a voice call to another extension by entering the Tone-Voice Call feature accesscode.OperationTo make a call using Intercom Calling:Action Result1. Lift the handset. Automatically connected to pre-assignedextension or speed dial numberAction Result1. Lift the handset. Intercom dial tone2. Dial the extension number.
