2.20.2 Absent MessageDescriptionAn extension user can set or select a message (e.g., the reason for absence) to be displayed on his telephone.When a display PT user calls the extension, the message is shown on the caller’s telephone. The followingmessages can be programmed as desired:Type MessageNo. Message (Example) DescriptionSystemmessage1 Will Return Soon Messages may be editedthrough system programming.They are used for everyextension user commonly.2 Gone Home3 At Ext %%%% (ExtensionNumber)4 Back at %%:%% (Hour:Minute)5 Out until %%/%% (Month/Day)6 In a Meeting78Personalmessage9 A message is programmable ateach extension through personalprogramming (Personal AbsentMessage), which can only beused by that extension user.NoteThe "%" means a parameter to be entered when assigning a message at an individual extension.Up to seven "%"s can be stored for each message.Conditions• An extension user can select only one message at a time. The selected message is displayed at theextension while on-hook.• An extension user who has a Unified Messaging mailbox can also set his absent message from a remotelocation by following the voice guidance (® 3.2.2.25 Remote Absent Message).PC Programming Manual References10.6.1 PBX Configuration—[2-6-1] System—Numbering Plan—Main—Features— Absent Message Set /Cancel12.1.1 PBX Configuration—[4-1-1] Extension—Wired Extension—Extension Settings—Option 3— AbsentMessage12.2.1 PBX Configuration—[4-2-1] Extension—Portable Station—Extension Settings—Option 3— AbsentMessage14.5 PBX Configuration—[6-5] Feature—Absent Message246 Feature Guide2.20.2 Absent Message