1.5 Making Call FeaturesFeature Guide 431.5.2.3 Account Code EntryDescriptionAn account code is used to identify outgoing outside (CO) line calls for accounting and billing purposes.Account codes are appended to SMDR call records ( 1.20.1 Station Message Detail Recording Feature),and have several uses. For example, a firm can use an account code for each client to determine which callswere made for which client, and can submit a bill to the client according to the client's account code asshown on the SMDR call record.There are 4 methods of entering account codes, explained below. One method is assigned to eachextension through system programming ( Account Code Mode [605]).Conditions• An account code can be stored in Memory Dialling (One-touch Dialling, Hot Line, Speed Dialling—System/Personal, Call Forwarding (FWD) to Outside (CO) Line, etc.). In this case, the Account Codefeature number and specified account code must be entered after the Outside (CO) Line Accessnumber.• An extension user does not need to enter an account code for incoming outside (CO) line calls.• Even in Forced/Verify-All/Verify-Toll mode, emergency calls can be made without an account code (1.5.2.2 Emergency Call).User Manual References1.2.1 Basic CallingMode DescriptionOption An extension user can (but is not required to) enter a 4-digit account codeduring a conversation or within 30 seconds after a conversation endswhen a record is needed.Forced An extension user must always enter a 4-digit account code within 5seconds after seizing an outside (CO) line. This method ensures thatextension users will not forget to enter account codes.Verify-All An extension user must always enter a preprogrammed account code (Account Code [310]) within 5 seconds after seizing an outside (CO) line.If the entered code does not match any preprogrammed code, the userwill hear a reorder tone.Verify-Toll An extension user can enter a preprogrammed account code ( AccountCode [310]) within 5 seconds after seizing an outside (CO) line to overrideTRS ( 1.8.2 Toll Restriction (TRS) Override by Account Code). Classesof service (COSs) 3 through 5 will be changed temporarily to COS 2.COSs 1 and 2 will not be affected. If the entered account code is alsoregistered as an extension password, the extension password feature willbe given priority. The COS of the corresponding extension will be applied.
