ESI-50L Communications Server

Programming Manual

0450-1137
Rev. C

Copyright © 2009 ESI (Estech Systems, Inc.).

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Contents
General description ..............................................................A.1 Function 5: Voice mail programming .............................. H.1
Function 51: Maximum message/recording length .................H.1
Remote maintenance with ESI System Programmer ...B.1 Function 52: Message purge control ......................................H.1
Function 53: Guest/info mailboxes .........................................H.2
System programming: An introduction...........................C.1 Function 54: Group mailboxes and the broadcast mailbox .....H.3
System programming overview.............................................. C.3 Function 55: Message notification ..........................................H.4
Function 56: Cascade notification mailboxes..........................H.6
Function 1: System parameters.........................................D.1 Function 57: Q & A mailboxes................................................H.7
Function 11: Initialize ............................................................. D.1 Function 58: Message move and delete.................................H.7
Functions 12 and 13: Installer and Administrator passwords.. D.1
Function 14: System clock ..................................................... D.2 Function 6: Recording...........................................................I.1
Function 15: System timing parameters................................. D.3 Function 61: Re-record main greeting ..................................... I.1
Function 16: System feature parameters ............................... D.4 Function 62: Record directory names...................................... I.2
Function 17: System speed-dial........................................... D.10 Function 63: Message-on-hold (MOH) programming............... I.3
Function 18: Maintenance/SMDR serial port baud rate........ D.11
Function 7: Reports...............................................................J.1
Function 2: CO lines .............................................................E.1 Report printing........................................................................ J.1
Function 21: CO line programming ........................................ E.1 Reporting functions ................................................................ J.1
Function 22: Translation table programming.......................... E.4
Function 23: CO line parameters ........................................... E.6 Feature description: SMDR ................................................ K.1
Function 24: Caller ID ............................................................ E.7 Standard SMDR format..........................................................K.1
CSV SMDR format................................................................. K.2
Function 3: Extension programming................................F.1 Extended SMDR format .........................................................K.3
Function 30: Station move ......................................................F.1 Reporting conventions and rules ............................................K.4
Function 31: Extension definition and routing..........................F.2 SMDR format when using account codes...............................K.5
Function 32: Extension feature authorization ..........................F.6
Function 33: Department programming.................................F.10 Function 8: IP programming ...............................................L.1
Function 34: Flexible number assignment.............................F.12 Function 81: Display licenses................................................. L.1
Function 35: Extension button mapping................................F.13 Function 824: Network Services Processor (NSP) ................. L.2
Function 37: RFID programming...........................................F.16
Index
Function 4: Auto attendant programming...................... G.1
Function 41: Auto attendant branch programming .................G.1
Function 43: Automatic day/night mode table.........................G.6

Important: For information concerning the hardware installation for an ESI Communications Server, see the ESI
Communications Servers Hardware Installation Manual (ESI document #0450-1049).
ESI-50L Programming Manual Hardware overview/installation

General description
The ESI-50L Communications Server offers the small business an all-in-one communications system including
not only phone service but also voice mail and automated attendant. The system itself is housed in a surprisingly
small case that is wall-mounted in the telephone equipment room. An external, wall-mounted power transformer
powers the system. Standard system features include voice mail, automated attendant, external paging interface,
and extensive call coverage features (such as off-premises “reach-me”).

Important: References throughout this manual to separate PROGRAM and HELP keys are valid for only the 48-Key
Digital Feature Phone. On either the 24- or 12-Key Digital Feature Phone, the two keys are combined into
one PROG/HELP key, which is to be used in place of the separate keys.

Telephone system features

The ESI-50L has a four-line, eight-station, two-analog-port configuration.
• Impressive expansion capacity — Handles up to 16 CO lines and up to 32 stations.
• ESI Feature Phones — Compact and stylish, yet rugged, the 48-Key Digital Feature Phone and the 24-Key
Digital Feature Phone each include a high-quality speakerphone, an informative multi-functional display, and a
specially designed key layout with several dedicated keys to minimize or eliminate the need to memorize
codes. An Expansion Console is available for the 48-Key Digital Feature Phone; and each 48-Key Feature
Phone model includes an integrated headset jack. ESI also offers the 12-Key Digital Feature Phone with
similar design and basic functions. At least one 24- or 48-Key Digital Feature Phone must be purchased with
each system. Also available: ESI’s Digital Cordless Handsets. For more details about ESI phone models, see
the ESI Communications Servers Hardware Installation Manual (ESI document #0450-1049).
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• Extensive help — Easily accessible with one press of the HELP key, ESI’s Verbal User’s Guide uses
spoken and displayed help prompts to help everyone from the Installer through the Administrator down to the
least experienced end user. You may also go to www.esiusers.com for online help.
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• Intelligent Caller ID — Allows one-touch automatic message return.
• Live call recording — Can record any conversation or personal memo along with moving or copying of any
2
recording to another user’s voice mailbox.
• Call waiting — Includes helpful display, showing both calls’ Caller ID information, and easy one-key toggling
between calls.
• Conference calling — Includes 16 dynamic conference ports; a single conference may contain up to 16
members. Conference bridges are dynamic, so possible conference sizes include: five three-member; four
four-member; two six-member; and various combinations in-between. Analog phones on the system also may
originate conferences.
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• Esi-Dex speed-dialing — Calls any number using three separate lists (personal, station, and system); uses
2
Caller ID information or direct keypad entries.
• Dedicated overhead paging interface — Allows for external paging through overhead speakers or multi-
zone paging units (amplification required).
• 911 alert — Provides immediate line access if any station with line access dials 9 1 1 to report
an emergency; sends a message via the serial port indicating the start date, time, station number and end-
time of the 911; also sounds a warning tone at the operator station and displays, for example:
911 CALL FROM
X102 JOHN JAMES
• Status indicator lamp — Indicates three conditions of the 48 and 24-Key Digital Feature Phone: off-hook,
ringing, and new voice mail message.
3
• NSP (Network Services Processor) — Allows system programming via TCP/IP.

1
This and all other references to Caller ID service within this manual assume the end-user organization subscribes to Caller ID service from its
telephone service provider.
2
Not available on 12-Key Feature Phone.
3
If ordered at purchase. Not available as an upgrade.

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ESI-50L Programming Manual Hardware overview/installation

• Support for these options:

– VIP™ and VIP Professional — Each provides a value-added interface to an ESI system. Delivers call
® ®
control and unified messaging to Microsoft Outlook 2000/2002/2003/2007. For details, see the VIP
Product Overview (ESI document # 0450-0608).
– VIP PC Attendant Console1 — Gives the user all the features of VIP Professional plus an expanded Call
Display and 200 virtual programmable feature keys to support the busy attendant. For details, see the VIP
PC Attendant Console Product Overview (ESI document # 0450-0914).
– ESI Presence Management — Provides integrated building entry control, access control, status
indication, personal call routing, and (optionally) time and attendance management. For details, see the
ESI Presence Management Product Overview (ESI document # 0450-0794).
– ESI Cellular Management — Part of ESI Bluetooth Voice Integration, ESI Cellular Management provides
unique hardware and features to bridge the gap between cellular handsets and ESI’s line of Feature Phones.
For details, see the ESI Bluetooth Voice Integration Product Overview (ESI document # 0450-1173).

Voice mail features

• Up to six built-in voice mail ports — These are in addition to the 56 possible call-processing ports; thus,
you may build the system to its maximum for call-handling without having to balance voice mail needs versus
call-handling needs.
• Highest-grade voice quality (64-kilobit/second sampling) for voice mail and other storage of voice messages.
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• Quick Groups — Makes it easy to leave voice mail messages for several users.
™
• Quick Move — Records a conversation into another user’s mailbox.
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• Virtual Mailbox Key allows easy monitoring of a second mailbox.
• Different mailbox types, including cascade, guest, broadcast, group, informational, and Q & A.
• Message-on-hold recordings — Up to five recordings: three prerecorded, one customized, and one live-entry.
• Message Recycle Bin (undelete) — Remembers, and can restore, each mailbox’s 10 most recently
deleted messages.

Auto attendant features

• Six levels, 100 branches — Allow you and your customer to set up a more caller-friendly answering
environment, including a company directory.
• Virtually unlimited call routing — Includes pager or cell phone notification.

1
Previously known as ESI PC Attendant Console.
2
Not available on 12-Key Feature Phone.

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ESI-50L Programming Manual Remote maintenance with Esi-Access

Remote maintenance
with ESI System Programmer
ESI System Programmer gives the Installer the capability to program all phone system features. ESI System
Programmer can be used from a PC or laptop connected directly to the system on-site; it can also connect to the
system remotely via TCP/IP or dialup. ESI System Programmer can be used remotely by the Installer to make
adjustments to a site’s ESI Communications Server. This section will cover how to use ESI System Programmer
in conjunction with the system’s Network Services Processor (NSP) for remote maintenance.
Required equipment and information:
• A programmed and connected NSP in the site’s ESI Communications Server. (The NSP itself is standard.)
• You will also need to know the site’s NSP IP address.
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• The PC or laptop must have an Ethernet interface and have a broadband connection to the LAN, WAN, or
Internet (depending upon the type of remote connection involved).
• TCP/IP port number 59002 for the site’s router.

ESI System Programmer setup

1. Contact the site to port-forward TCP/IP port 59002 from the router to the NSP’s IP address. Verify that the
port prefix of 59 hasn’t changed (if it changed to 56, for example, the port number would be 56002 rather
than 59002). If the customers are unaware how to port-forward, have them refer to the router’s User’s Guide.

Important: For an explanation of how the port forwarding works, see “Configuring the remote office NAT router”
in the NSP/VIP Advanced Options Guide (ESI part #0450-0667).

2. After port forwarding is complete, install ESI System Programmer on your PC. ESI System Programmer
can be found on the software page of the Resellers’ Web site: www.esiresellers.com/software.
3. Follow directions in the ESI System Programmer User’s Guide (# 0450-1046) for setting up a site.

Connecting to the site

Important: ESI strongly recommends connecting to the ESI
Communications Server via the NSP, for a faster
and more stable connection.

Once the site is created and the network settings are entered,
connect to the site using network communications:

1. Highlight the site and right-click. In the resulting

drop-down menu, click Connect, then Network/NSP.

2. Once the dialog box shows you’re connected,

click Close and then begin programming

Once you are connected to the site, you can program

features as if you were actually there.

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Interface Version field

The General tab in ESI System Programmer 1.2.0.0 (or later)
includes an Interface Version (I.V.) field.
This field provides four values — 0, 1, 2, and 3:
• Zero is synonymous with ESI Communications Server
system software versions released prior to
April 25, 2008.
• One is synonymous with ESI Communications Server
system software versions released after
April 25, 2008 and before April 24, 2009.
• Two is synonymous with ESI Communications Server
system software versions released on or after
April 24, 2009 and before June 15, 2009.
• Three is synonymous with ESI Communications Server
system software versions released on or after
June 15, 2009.
When you load ESI System Programmer 1.2.0.0 (or later), any
sites you created with an earlier version of ESI System
Programmer will automatically be set to an I.V. of 0.
When you create a new site for an ESI-100, ESI-200,
ESI-600, or ESI-1000, you’ll have the choice to set the I.V. to
0, 1, or 2. Set the I.V. to the appropriate version for the system software you’re using, based on the dates
listed above. (When you create a new site for an ESI-50, however, the I.V. will automatically be set to 1.)
Once the site properties are entered and you choose Apply or OK, the I.V. for that site can’t be changed (as
is true for the system numbering plan; see “Selectable numbering plan,” page C.2).

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ESI-50L Programming Manual System programming: An introduction

System programming: An introduction

You can program an ESI-50L either (a.) from a 24 or 48-Key Digital Feature Phone in the system (while the system
®
is operating) or (b.) with the Windows -based ESI System Programmer. Both methods follow the same
programming steps. This manual focuses on programming from a Digital Feature Phone; the respective
documentation for ESI System Programmer details the differences in programming from that environment.
Read the User’s Guide first. Programming features require a clear understanding of user interface and
application.
Once you’ve accessed programming mode on a 24-Key or 48-Key Digital Feature Phone, the system will prompt
for — and confirm — each keystroke action via voice commands and the display. You program both
configuration data and recordings in the same manner.

Important: During programming, the 24-Key Feature Phone’s two-line display shares the same content as the top two
lines of the 48-Key Feature Phone’s three-line display. As a result, to save space, the sample displays
shown herein will show only two lines.
If installing ESI Presence Management on this system, refer to the ESI Presence Management Installation
Manual (ESI # 0450-0792) for important information before you program the system.

Programming keys
During programming, the first line of the display will show the current item being programmed, and the second
line will be the entry line. You can enter values as directed by the combination of the voice prompts and display.
To enter multiple values, such as a list of extension numbers, separate each value by # (to exit the list, enter # #).

To... Press ... What this does

Enter # Confirms new or existing entry and advances to next programming step.
Back up (i.e.,
Backs up to previous prompt without changing its value.
reverse direction)
Delete HOLD Deletes data or recording.
Exit [Hang up] Exits programming mode and removes extension from DND.
Help HELP Provides more detailed instructions during programming.
Select/scroll  • During entry of a value, backs up.
(left-side scroll key) • If a list is present (“>” is displayed), scrolls to left.

• Selects from options presented.
(right-side scroll key) • If a list is present (“>” is displayed), scrolls to right.
• Inserts a space during entry of a name.

Notes: Either < or > in the display indicates that additional choices or values are available by pressing a
corresponding scroll key (or
).
Only one person at a time can be performing Installer or Administrator programming.

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ESI-50L Programming Manual System programming: An introduction

Entering alphanumeric characters

You enter names for extensions, departments, branch IDs, CO lines, and guest mailboxes by pressing the
dial pad key that corresponds to the character to be entered. The key’s possible entries will change each time
the key is pressed, and the display will show this. When the desired character appears on the display, press # to
confirm; the cursor will move to the next character position. You may move the cursor left (to correct an entry) by
pressing the left scroll key () or move right (to add a space) by pressing the right scroll key (
).
Key Options Key Options
0 0, - (hyphen), _ (underline) 7 P, R, S, 7
1 Q, Z, 1, “_” (space) 8 T, U, V, 8
2 A, B, C, 2 9 W, X,Y, 9
3 D, E, F, 3  (left scroll key) Backs up and erases
4 G, H, I, 4
(right scroll key) Adds a space
5 J, K, L, 5 # [Enter]
6 M, N, O, 6 ## Ends the name

Example: To enter a B, press 2 twice (the possible options to scroll through are A, B, C and 2). When B is displayed,
press # to confirm; the cursor will move to the next character to be entered. To complete the name, press # #.

Selectable numbering plan

The ESI-50L’s selectable numbering plan offers three preconfigured three-digit plans. When an extension range
is selected, department numbers and guest mailbox numbers are also changed. However, regardless of which
extension range is selected, feature key codes, and CO line group access numbers will stay the same. The dial
plan range is selected through Installer programming Function 169 (see page D.9 for more information).
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Note: The ESI Presence Management RFID Reader uses one digital extension, regardless of dial plan..

Extension numbering
Extensions
Port card Digital stations Analog stations
1 (main board) 100 through 107 108 and 109
2 110 through 117 118 and 119
3 120 through 127 128 and 129
4 130 through 137 138 and 139

Numbering plan selections

Selection 100 (default) Selection 200 Selection 300
From To Used for From To Used for From To Used for
100 139 Extensions 200 239 Extensions 300 339 Extensions
280 289 Departments 380 389 Departments 470 479 Departments
300 489 Guest/info mboxes 100 199 Guest/info mboxes 100 289 Guest/info mboxes
400 489 Guest/info mboxes

Common to all ESI-50L numbering plan selections

From To Used for From To Used for
0 — Operator 71 76 CO line grps.
490 499 Q & A mailboxes 8 — CO line grp.
500 — Broadcast mailbox 9 — CO line grp./ARS
501 516 Group mboxes
— Call pickup
533 542 Cascade notif. mboxes # — Paging
600 699 System speed-dial

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For more information, see the ESI Presence Management Installation Manual (ESI # 0450-0792).

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System programming overview

1 System parameters 3 Extension programming
11 Initialize 31 Extension definition and routing
12 Installer password 32 Extension feature authorization
13 Administrator password 33 Department programming
14 System clock 331 Department definition and routing
141 Set time/date 34 Dial plan assignment
142 Automatic time setting 341 Flexible numbering assignment
143 Clock adjustment 35 Extension button mapping
15 System timing parameters 37 RFID programming
151 Flash duration 371 Access schedules
152 Transfer forward timer 372 RFID tag programming
153 Recall timers 373 View RFID tag numbers
156 Cell phone delay 374 ESI Presence Management parameters
157 Device timers 375 ESI Presence Management Reader parameters
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158 VIP Attendant exit timer 30 Station move
16 System feature parameters
161 Recording alert tone 4 Auto attendant programming
162 Connect tone 41 Auto attendant branch programming
163 Station feature set activation 43 Automatic day/night mode table
165 Auto attendant parameters
166 CO line parameters 5 Voice mail programming
167 Voice mail parameters 51 Maximum message/recording length
169 Feature set activation 52 Message purge control
17 System speed-dial 53 Guest/info mailboxes
18 Maintenance/SMDR serial port 54 Group mailboxes
55 Message notification options
2 CO line programming 551 Station delivery options
21 Line programming 552 Delivery/paging parameters
211 Analog CO line programming 56 Cascade notification mailboxes
22 Translation table programming 57 Q & A mailboxes
221 Centrex/PBX access code 58 Move and delete messages
222 Toll restriction exception tables
226 Local allow table 6 Recording
23 Line parameters 61 Record system prompts
231 Line receive volume 62 Record directory names
232 Analog line disconnect 63 MOH programming
24 Caller ID programming 631 MOH source
632 Record MOH
633 MOH volume

7 Reports
71 System program report
72 ESI Presence Management access door report
74 Voice mail statistics report
75 System speed-dial list

8 IP programming
81 Display licenses
82 Local programming
824 Network Services Processor

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Shown in the same order as it appears in the programming menu on an ESI desktop Feature Phone.

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Entering programming mode

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You may program from any 24-Key or 48-Key Digital Feature Phone in the system:
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1. Press PROGRAM at any digital station. The normal station programming menu prompts will begin to play.
2. Press HOLD. The “enter password” prompt will play.
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3. Enter the Installer password (default is 7 8 9). Then, to confirm the password, either press # or wait two
seconds. You are now in programming mode. The extension will be automatically placed in DND, and
its display will show:

4. The system will play the system programming menu. Follow it to program as you wish.
5. When finished, hang up.

Warning: Always FINISH programming in ANY function BEFORE exiting programming mode (as needed,
press # to accept current entries for function parameters you’re not changing).

Note: The system will automatically exit programming mode after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Example: If your Installer password is 864, enter programming mode by pressing PROGRAM HOLD 8 6 4 #. (To exit
programming mode, hang up.)

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Although a 12-Key Feature Phone allows you to enter Installer and Administrator programming, we don’t recommend that you use a 12-Key
Feature Phone for programming because of its one-line display and small number of programmable feature keys.
2
Or, if using the 24-Key Feature Phone, press PROG/HELP.
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If you prefer to enter Administrator programming mode, use the Administrator password, instead (the default is 4 5 6).

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Function 1: System parameters

Function 11: Initialize
This function will return all components and software to their initial state. Initialization will erase all data and
custom recordings.

Important: Always initialize the system before initial programming for a new installation.

You must confirm the command to initialize, when prompted, by entering the Installer password.

BEFORE initializing, be sure to set the time and date (Function 14).

System initialization will take approximately one minute to complete. When initialization is complete, the phone’s
display will return to the idle state. You must then re-access Programming Mode by following the steps
described earlier (see page C.3).

Functions 12 and 13: Installer and Administrator passwords

These functions will display the existing password and prompt for entry of a new password. The passwords can
be 2–8 digits long, followed by #. The Installer can change either the Installer or Administrator Password.
Only those functions listed in the Administrator manual can be programmed via the Administrator
Password. The default passwords are:
Installer password (Function 12) = 789
Administrator password (Function 13) = 456

Note: Be sure to write down the new passwords, store them in a safe place and give the new Administrator’s
Password to the Administrator.

Accessing user station programming

Should a user forget his password or if an employee leaves the organization, this feature allows the Installer
or Administrator to enter a user's station programming and operate within it as if he were the user. From the
user’s station, enter the Installer or Administrator password when the system prompts for the user password.

Example: From station 105, entering 7 8 9 # or 4 5 6 # instead of the user password (1 0 5 #) will enter the station’s
user programming. (Default passwords shown for this example).

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Function 14: System clock

Function 141: Set time/date
1. Enter a new time in a twelve-hour format.

Example: Enter 1 2 3 3 for 12:33, or 3 1 5 for 3:15 (note that you need no leading zero for the time).

2. Select AM or PM by pressing a scroll key (either  or
).

3. Enter a new date in an eight-digit format, including leading zeroes.

Example: Enter 0 7 0 4 2 0 0 8 for July 4, 2008 (note that leading zeroes are required here, unlike in Step 1).

4. Press # to finish the entry.

Note: A built-in battery maintains the correct time and date, even in the event of a power loss.

Function 142: Automatic time setting

1: Synchronize with CID

This function, when enabled, synchronizes the real-time clock with Caller ID (CID) messaging: call
processing compares the time of a CID message to the system real-time clock and, if the difference is
more than two minutes, resets the real-time clock to match the time (hours and minutes) of the CID
message. The system will analyze each such message (or — if it receives more than four calls with CID
information within a one-minute period — as is needed). Select ENABLE or DISABLE by pressing a scroll
key (either  or
). Choosing ENABLE will allow the CID data to update the time and date.
Default: Enabled.

2: Adjust for Daylight Saving Time

This function, when enabled, causes the real-time clock to adjust itself automatically for Daylight Saving
Time (DST). Select AUTO or DISABLE for DST by pressing a scroll key (either  or
). Choosing
DISABLE is best for those areas that don’t observe DST.
Default: Disabled.

Note: If this function is enabled and it causes an automatic time change, the system won’t update the real-
time clock from Caller ID messages (Function 1421, above) for 25 hours before and 25 hours after
the time change is due to be effective (i.e., 2:00 AM Sunday).

Function 143: Clock adjustment

This function lets the Installer or Administrator have the system automatically compensate for a clock that’s
running too fast or too slow. The clock adjustment speeds up or slows down the clock over a 30-day period by
the amount selected. If the system clock is running slow, select a positive value. If the clock is running fast,
select a negative value.
Range: -2 to +5.5 minutes. Default: 0.

Example: If the clock is running two minutes fast over a month, select -2 (minus two minutes)..

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Function 15: System timing parameters

Function 151: Flash hook duration
This sets the time (in seconds) that a flash hook will be sent on the current line to the telco. The default
setting of 1.5 will cause disconnect and fresh dial tone from the CO.
Range: 0.2–2.0. Default: 1.5.

Function 152: Transfer forward timer

This sets the number of times a transferred call will ring before following the day/night routing for the
extension or department.
Range: 1–9 rings. Default: 3.

Function 153: Recall timers

Function 1531: Exclusive hold recall timer

This is the amount of time, in seconds, that a call will remain on exclusive hold before recalling to the
extension that initiated the exclusive hold.
Range: 5–960 seconds. Default: 60.

Function 1532: Hold recall timer

This is the amount of time, in seconds, that a call will remain on hold before recalling to the extension that
initiated the hold.
Range: 5–960 seconds. Default: 60.

Function 1533: Hold recall timeout timer

This is the number of times a station will recall-ring before being re-routed.
Range: 2–40 rings. Default: 6.

Function 156: Cell phone delay

When one uses a cellular phone or cordless phone to pick up messages, this usually requires the user to
move the phone away from the ear frequently in order to press command keys, making the user miss some
portion of the next prompt. This function adds additional delay before the playback of system prompts during
remote message pickup or message pickup from an analog station (this does not affect ESI Feature Phone
message pickup). The value is in seconds.
Range: 0.0–5.0. Default: 1.0.

Function 157: Door unlock timer

Used only with ESI Presence Management. This is the number of seconds that a door-unlock relay will
remain open after one has pressed a remote door-unlock key.
Range: 2–60 seconds. Default: 4.

Function 158: VIP Attendant exit timer

This is the amount of time it takes an Attend department (see “Department hunting methods,” page F.10) to
enter and exit the Attendant queue.
Range: 5–900 seconds. Default: 180.

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Function 16: System feature parameters

Function 161: Recording alert tone
This sets whether the system plays a short beep tone every 15 seconds during a call recording, indicating to
both parties that a recording is in progress.
Default: Disabled (the beep doesn’t play).

Important: IN MOST JURISDICTIONS, IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO RECORD A CONVERSATION IF ONE OF THE

TWO PARTIES IS AWARE THAT IT IS BEING RECORDED. HOWEVER, ESI TAKES NO
RESPONSIBILITY AS TO ITS LEGALITY IN ALL JURISDICTIONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE INSTALLING COMPANY AND THE END USER TO DETERMINE AND FOLLOW THE
APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS REGARDING RECORDING OF CONVERSATIONS.

Function 162: Connect tone

This sets whether the system plays a system connect tone (two short beeps a user hears when a station answers).
Default: Enabled (the beep plays).

Function 163: Station feature set activation

Field 1: Group listen

With this feature disabled: if a station user presses SPEAKER while on a call, the Feature Phone
immediately turns off the handset and switches to hands-free mode.
If enabled, the group listen feature is available system-wide. If disabled, it is no longer available.
Default: Disabled.

Field 2: Privacy release

With this feature enabled: if a station user presses a CO line key that is in use (lit red), the user will be
immediately conferenced with the call in progress on that line. With this feature disabled, pressing an in-use
CO line key has no effect.
Default: Disabled.

Warning: Adjusting this parameter while calls are in progress may result in temporary loss of audio.

(Continued)

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Field 3: Headset microphone gain adjust

Adjusts the gain of headset microphones connected either directly to a 48-Key Feature Phone’s headset
jack or a headset box connected to a 24-Key Feature Phone. If the headset microphone gain is too high
(“hot”), the user may perceive an annoyingly loud sidetone or hissing when on a station-to-CO call. The
default level should provide a comfortable sidetone level and adequate transmit volume when used with
recommended headsets.
Range: 0–5. Default: 2. (See table, below.)
Entry Value Entry Value
5 +9dB 2 0dB (default)
4 +6dB 1 -3dB
3 +3dB 0 -6dB

Warning: Changing the headset microphone gain will drop all calls in progress. Before making any changes to
this parameter, make sure that all stations are idle.

Field 4: VIP text-messaging enable/disable

With this feature enabled, VIP Professional and VIP PC Attendant Console users can use VIP
to text-message.
Default: Enabled.

Field 5: System-wide HOLD key lamp appearance

With this feature enabled: when a station user presses the HOLD key, the HOLD LED flashes on all ESI
digital stations in the system when the call is placed on system-wide hold.
With this feature disabled: when a station user presses the HOLD key, the HOLD LED remains off on all
ESI digital stations in the system except the station that placed the call on system-wide hold.
Default: Enabled.

Field 6: Exclusive hold as default

If system-wide is selected: when a station user momentarily presses the HOLD key, the call is placed on
system-wide hold; pressing the HOLD key for an extended time period places the call on exclusive hold.
If exclusive is selected: when a station user momentarily presses the HOLD key, the call is placed on
exclusive hold.
Options: System-wide and exclusive. Default: System-wide.

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Function 165: Auto attendant parameters

Field 1: Auto attendant inter-digit timer

Make this setting higher if callers complain that they don’t have enough time to dial before either the
system sends them to the wrong destination or they hear “Your entry was not valid”; make it lower if they
say it pauses too long after they dial digits.
This sets the time after the first digits has been entered and before the entered number is accepted as
being complete (time between each digit dialed). Expressed in 1/100s of seconds.
Range: 40–1000 (i.e., 400 ms to 10 seconds). Default: 200 (i.e., 2 seconds)

Field 2: Auto attendant no-response timer

Adjust if the time after the playing of the auto attendant greeting is too long (or
too short) before the system follows the no-response (call-forward) destination of a menu
or directory.
Sets auto attendant’s no-response timeout time. This is how long the auto attendant waits until after the
menu plays all options. Expressed in 1/100s of seconds.
Range: 50–6000 (i.e., 500 ms to 1 minute). Default: 300 (i.e., 3 seconds).

Field 3: Fax energy level (CNG tone)

Adjust this level if fax calls aren’t routing properly when the
auto attendant answers. Increasing (or decreasing) this
field causes the system to look for more (or less) CNG
tone to detect whether it’s a valid tone. This is a threshold
level, so setting level too low may cause the system to
route all calls to the fax port. The energy level of a fax
signal must exceed this setting for more than 200 ms.
Range: 1–32767. Default: 70.

Field 4: [Unused]

Field 5: Name key digits

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(Number of digits used for the auto attendant directory branch name key ) This is the number of digits
corresponding to the number of letters the system will prompt an outside caller to enter when in an auto
attendant directory branch.
Range: 1–3. Default: 3.

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See “Function 62: Record directory names,” p. I.2.

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Function 166: CO parameters

Field 1: CO-to-CO conference gain

Adjusts the volume level on CO lines when in a conference
call. Increasing this level to a high setting can cause
excessive noise or feedback on conference calls. This is a
threshold gain level. Doubling or halving the current setting
is in 6dB increments.
Range: 100–32767. Default: 2048.

Warning: Adjusting field 1 while calls are in progress may result in temporary loss of audio.

Field 2: CO playback gain

Adjusts the volume level the system uses to play back recordings, prompts or messages to a CO line. If
this value is set too low, callers into the system may not be able to hear the greeting of a mailbox or the
auto attendant when either answers the call. 6 = 0dB; going up or down from there is in 3dB increments.
Range: 1–12. Default: 6.

Field 3: Trunk-to-trunk CO gain

Adjust this if callers in a trunk-to-trunk connection — either through the “reach-me” feature, manual
connection or auto attendant — are unable to hear or have excessive noise or feedback. 10 = 0 dB; going
up or down from there is in 3dB increments.
Range: 1–12. Default: 11.

Warning: Adjusting field 3 while calls are in progress may result in temporary loss of audio.

Field 4: Delay before connection “beep-beep”

Adjust this if connection tones are played either too soon or too late after the system answers a CO or
intercom call. Sets the amount of time before the connection “beep-beep” is started. Expressed in 1/100s
of seconds.
Range: 10–100 (i.e., 100 ms to 1 second). Default: 20 (i.e., 200 ms).

Field 5: Caller ID gain

Adjust this level if Caller ID information isn’t being displayed. Setting this field tells the system how much
CID signal it needs to determine whether the signal is valid CID. This is a value set in the DSP and is
similar to the fax energy level (see Function 165, field 4, page D.6).
Range: 1–32767. Default: 20000.

Warning: Adjusting field 5 while calls are in progress may result in temporary loss of audio.

Field 6: Dialing off-hold

Enables or disables outside callers’ ability to dial off-hold only when MOH 590 (external source) is
selected. When this is enabled, CO callers will be able to dial extension, department, and mailbox
numbers while on hold. When this is disabled, the system will ignore digits dialed by CO callers. To
enable or disable outside callers’ ability to dial off-hold, press a scroll key to make the desired selection
and then press # to confirm.
Default: Enabled.

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Function 167: Voice mail parameters

Field 1: Energy threshold

Adjust this downward if (a.) callers in a mailbox,
on a conference call or in the auto attendant are
being disconnected and/or (b.) messages in a
mailbox are incomplete. Adjust this upward if
mailboxes are storing messages with long
periods of silence. This sets the value used to
detect energy received by the system on any
port. Lowering this value means less energy will
be required to stay connected. Energy below this
level is treated as silence.
Range: 0–65535. Default: 500.

Field 2: Recording silence value

This sets how much consecutive silence can be recorded in a mailbox before it stops and plays the “end of
recording” prompt (537). Expressed in 1/100s of seconds.
Range: 200–3000 (2 to 30 seconds). Default: 350 (3.5 seconds).

Field 3: Maximum message length

Sets the maximum message length. Expressed in minutes.
Range: 1–30. Default: 3.

Field 4: Page glare detection

Enables or disables the ignoring of page glare when using pager notification. When this is set to 1, the
system will go off-hook and send phone or pager strings regardless of dialtone detection. Enable this field
if one or both of the following occur:
• CO lines are not releasing immediately after a pager notification.
• “Phantom” incoming calls (no caller and no Caller ID) are occurring.
Range: 0 (disabled) or 1 (enabled). Default: 0 (disabled).

Field 5: Maximum messages in Recycle Bin

Sets the maximum number of messages in the Message Recycle Bin.
This is a system-wide setting.
Range: 2–40. Default: 10.

Field 6: Unified messaging playback timeout

Sets the maximum duration in seconds to keep the Feature Phone connected to voice mail
(i.e., wait for additional user entries) after a message stops playing via VIP.
Range: 0–20 (seconds). Default: 4.

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Function 169: Feature set activation

Field 1: Selectable numbering plan template

Warning: Changes to this parameter will result in system initialization, which will erase all programming, voice
messages, greetings, and recordings. System programming backups that are of a different
numbering plan range than the one selected cannot be restored.

This parameter allows the installer to select one of nine pre-defined ranges of extension numbers (see
“Numbering plan selections,” page C.2). However, regardless of which extension numbering range is
selected, feature codes, and CO line groups access numbers will stay the same. Press a scroll key to
select a new numbering plan, or press # to continue. If you select a new numbering plan, you will be
prompted to initialize the system by entering the Installer password.

Note: Initialization will take several minutes to complete.

Ranges: (See page C.2.) Default: 100.

Field 2: In/out DSS lamp

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When a station is in off-premises mode or the station is set to DND, any other station with a
programmable feature key set as a DSS key for that station will light the key amber. This parameter
controls how the key appears amber:
Key’s amber lighting if phone is in this mode. . .
Setting DND Off-premises
Both solid Solid Solid
DND wink Slow blink Solid
Out office wink Solid Slow blink

Use the scroll keys to select and press # to confirm.

Default: Both solid.

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For more information, see the ESI Presence Management Installation Manual (ESI # 0450-0792).

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Function 17: System speed-dial

Up to 100 system speed-dial names and associated numbers can be stored, in location numbers
600–699, for access by any station. A user can initiate a system speed-dial by dialing the speed-dial location
number or by accessing the name through the Esi-Dex feature. In Function 32, access to system speed-dial can
be denied to individual stations (see page F.6).

Note: System speed-dialing overrides toll restrictions (Function 32, page F.6).

1. Enter the three-digit location number to program,

2. Enter a ten-character name (see “Entering alphanumeric characters,” page C.2).

Note: You must enter a name to continue.

3. Enter the number to be dialed (including the line group 9, 8, or 71–76). Press the left scroll key () to
delete any character or digit entered in error. Here’s an example:
1. 2. 3.
Speed-dial # Name Number
601 AUTO RENTL 915552221212

The number dialed in Step 3 can be up to 30 digits long including special characters:
Code What it produces
# # DTMF tone


DTMF tone
F Flash hook
P 2-second pause

Use the
scroll key to enter special characters; use the  scroll key to backspace. Press # to confirm the
inserted character and continue. Press # # to complete the entry.
Once the number is saved you can use the scroll keys to move back and forth to view the number. To edit the
number, you must delete it and enter the correct number.

Example: To create a System Speed-dial number that dials 9, then 972-555-5644, then pauses for four seconds and
finally dials #104, enter:
9 9 7 2 5 5 5 5 6 4 4 (then scroll to) P # (then scroll to) P # (then scroll to) # # 1 0 4 #

Deleting a speed-dial number

To delete an entire speed-dial number and name, delete the location number (6 X X) by pressing HOLD or
the left scroll key () during Step 1 in the speed-dialing procedure described above.

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Function 18: Maintenance/SMDR serial port baud rate

The RS-232C serial port (DB9) on the system cabinet provides not only SMDR data but also access to
system maintenance.

Note: The system will buffer up to 1,000 SMDR records (i.e., 80 KB worth) in non-volatile memory when the
RS-232C serial port is in use for programming or uploading (such as during use of ESI System Programmer).
If the buffer becomes full, the system will discard the oldest records.

SMDR
Real-time SMDR call records are continuously output to the SMDR (DB9) port.
1. The system will prompt you for the baud rate. You can change this rate by pressing the scroll keys
( and
).
Options: 300, 1,200, 2,400, 4,800, 9,600, 19.2K, 38.4K, or (Generation II only) 115K (bps).
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Default: 115200 .
2. Select the SMDR format — STANDARD, EXTENDED, or CSV — by pressing the scroll keys ( and
).
Default: STANDARD.

Maintenance
A laptop PC can be connected to this port for on-line programming (using ESI System Programmer) and
software upgrades. Baud rate settings for Maintenance mode are the same as for SMDR (see “SMDR,” above).

SMDR output
Examples of SMDR output are shown beginning on page K.1. Extended SMDR reports were introduced with
ESI Communications Server software versions xx.3.xx.

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With system software version 11.4.15 (or later); if running an earlier version, the default is 38400.

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Function 2: CO lines
The ESI-50L can operate on a station-by-station basis as a PBX or as a combined key/PBX using standard loop
start lines. If a station has line keys programmed, the user accesses the lines by pressing one of these keys or
by dialing 9 (or 8 or 71–76). If a station does not have line keys programmed, the user always accesses CO
lines by dialing 9 (or 8 or 71–76).

Note: To provide additional visual indication of CO line usage, the 24 or 48-Key Digital Feature Phone’s idle
display will show on/off-hook line status.

Since the system handles call transfer and auto attendant functions efficiently, operating in the PBX mode provides
more programmable feature keys for other uses and the opportunity for glare is greatly reduced.

Note: All phone programmable keys default to being un-programmed (except on extension 100, where the first key
defaults as a day/night key). Use extension button mapping (Function 35; see page F.13) to assign line keys
system-wide. An individual station’s keys can be reassigned using PROGRAM 2 at that station.

Important: Where any gray shading (■) appears in an example, it represents values either unavailable to the function
or unused in the particular example.

Function 21: CO line programming

• The CO lines are numbered 1–16.
• All CO lines are programmed to route callers during the day mode and then can be programmed to route callers
differently during the night mode. The display will indicate D (for day) or N (for night) to show which mode is
currently being programmed. Lines that are to be programmed alike can be grouped to simplify programming.

Example: Here is a completed Programming Worksheet for incoming calls on Line 1 to ring live to extension 100
but finally be answered by the Main Greeting after 9 rings. (The step numbers correspond to the
explanation that begins on the next page.)

1. 2. 3. 4.
CO Out Ring tone Ring 1 Ring 3 Ring 5 Ring 9
1 9 1 X100 X100 X100 ID1

Function 211: Analog CO line programming

This function allows you to program the analog COs for both day and night mode. You can select the trunk
groups and ring assignments for a group of COs or individual lines. The steps are:
1. Choose CO lines to program.
2. Assign outbound CO line groups.
3. Assign distinctive CO ring tone.
4. Assign answer rings.

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Do the following to program the analog CO lines.

1. Choose CO lines to program.

During this step, you use the first four programmable keys to represent CO lines. Select lines to be
programmed by pressing one or more of the programmable keys.
The first four programmable keys’ LEDs will glow red. Select the COs to program alike and press # to
confirm. The LEDs for the selected COs will now glow green.

2. Assign outbound CO line groups.

CO lines can be grouped for outbound, pooled access into one of three line groups: 9, 8, or 71–76.

Note: A line can only be in one line group or designated as a private line.

Select the line group and press the # key to confirm. Outgoing calls will be assigned from the highest CO
to the lowest available. Or, to delete the line group number (whereupon the line can only receive
inbound CO line calls), press HOLD.
Default: 9 (i.e., all CO lines in Group 9).

Private line
You can designate a line as a private line by entering an extension number, instead of a line group
number, in this step. The line is then programmed as outlined in the following explanation, giving the
private line great flexibility for handling call routing.

Note: A private line can be assigned only to a Digital Feature Phone. A line key must be
programmed on the phone to access the line for outgoing calls. However, a status key can
be programmed on another phone to display the busy/idle condition of a private line.

3. Assign distinctive CO ring tone.

A distinctive CO ring tone overrides the station ring tone for incoming calls. Select one of the six
available tones to enable the feature, or select NORMAL to disable the feature.
Range: 1–6 and normal (disabled). Default: Normal (disabled).

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4. Assign answer rings

Lines can be directed to be answered at up to 10 extensions, a department, a mailbox or an auto
attendant branch ID (see “Auto attendant programming,” page G.1). The destination can be set to add
or drop extensions, departments, mailboxes or ID branches if ringing continues due to no answer.

Example: First ring — Line 1 will ring at the operator’s extension.

Third ring — Extensions 112 and 113 are added.
Fifth ring — The operator’s station is dropped from ringing.
Ninth ring — the call will be answered by the auto attendant.

Day mode CO Out Ring tone Ring 1 Ring 3 Ring 5 Ring 9

1 9 1 X100 X100 X112 ID1
X112 X113
X113

Once you have programmed all desired CO lines for day mode, repeat the programming steps for all
desired CO lines for night mode.
Default: Answer on ring 1 with ID1 (main greeting) in both day and night modes.

Example: To have after hours calls directed to a general delivery mailbox, program the system as follows.
During night mode, Line 1 (and other lines to be programmed alike) will be answered immediately
by MB301 (a guest mailbox set up for general delivery). The personal greeting for MB301 might be:

“Hello, thank you for calling ABC Company. Our offices are closed. Our normal business hours are
8 to 5 Monday through Friday. Please leave a message at the tone and your call will be returned
when we resume normal business hours.”

A Virtual Mailbox Key programmed at the operator’s phone will allow easy pick-up of calls left
during the night.

Night mode CO Out Ring tone Ring 1 Ring 3 Ring 5 Ring 9

1 9 1 MB301

Note: CO line groups aren’t programmable from night mode.

Important: If you’re using VIP PC Attendant Console, you must assign the Attendant department to answer
incoming calls on the preferred ring assignment (ring 1, 3, 5, or 9). Otherwise, incoming calls to the
system won’t appear in the Incoming Calls and Holding Calls windows in VIP PC Attendant Console.
See “Department hunting methods” (page F.10) for information on the “Attend” department type.

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Function 22: Translation table programming

Function 221: Centrex/PBX access code
If the system is to be used behind Centrex or another PBX, you must list the dial access code used to gain
access to a CO line from Centrex or the PBX, so that toll restriction can ignore the access code digit(s). Users
must dial the access code after accessing a line by either:
(a.) Dialing 9, 8, or 71–76
or
(b.) Pressing a line key (if programmed)
The access code can be one or two digits — e. g., 9, 81, etc. — and must be programmed for each line group.
Default: 0.

Note: You must set the flash duration in Function 151 (page D.3) for the requirements of the host switch.

Function 222: Toll restriction exception tables

The system’s toll restriction is based on outbound calls being defined as either toll calls (i.e., calls in the deny
table) or non-toll calls (calls in the allow table). Four tables exist for this purpose:
1. Allow exception table (programmable). Up to 100 entries; no entry can exceed 26 digits.
Default: No entries.
2. Deny exception table (programmable). Up to 100 entries; no entry can exceed 26 digits.
Default: No entries.
A number listed in the allow exception table — e.g., a branch office or vendor’s location — will be allowed to
all stations, regardless of how they’re set in Function 32 (see page F.6). Conversely, a number listed in the
deny exception table (e.g., a “1-900” number) will be denied to all stations.
3. Fixed allow table (not programmable).
Default: 1800, 1888, 1877, 1866, 1855, 1844, 1833 and 1822.
4. Fixed deny table (not programmable).
Default: 976, 1976, 1xxx976, 900, 1900, 1xxx900, 555, 1555, 1xxx555, 0, 10, 411, 1411 and
11+-digit restriction.
In extension feature authorization (Function 321; see page F.6), each extension is set to be toll-restricted one
of two ways: TOLL CALLS = Y (yes) or TOLL CALLS = N (no).

Note: System speed-dial numbers (Function 17; see page D.10) are not affected by toll restriction.

If TOLL CALLS = Y (yes) in Function 321 (page F.6), the system checks the number dialed against the Deny
Exception table. If the number matches an entry in this table, the call is restricted. Otherwise, it’s allowed.
If TOLL CALLS = N (no) in Function 321 (page F.6):
1. First, the system checks the number dialed against the Allow Exception table.
If the number matches an entry in this table, the call is allowed.
Otherwise . . .
2. The number is checked against the Deny Exception table.
If the number matches an entry in this table, the call is restricted.
Otherwise . . .
3. The number is checked against the Fixed Allow table.
If the number matches an entry in this table, the call is allowed.
Otherwise . . .
4. The number is checked against the Fixed Deny table.
If the number matches an entry in this table, the call is denied.
Otherwise . . .
5. The call is allowed.

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Here’s how toll restriction works:

As a number is dialed (or a speed-dial key is pressed), the system compares the number dialed, starting
with the first digit, until a match is found in one of the toll-restriction tables, in the order described above
under “If TOLL CALLS = N (no).” If no match is found, the default is to allow the call.

Example: Extension 101 is set with TOLL CALLS = N in Function 321. The user dials 1 5 5 5 1 2 1 2. The
system finds the first digits in the number dialed match the entry 1 5 5 5 in the Fixed Deny table.
Since extension 101 isn’t allowed toll calls, the call will be restricted (blocked).

To program the allow and deny exception tables:

1. Select the table to which you’ll be adding or changing entries, Allow or Deny.
2. Enter each number pattern that will be allowed or denied, pressing # after each pattern.
To delete an entry, use the scroll keys to select the number and press HOLD to delete.

Example: For “1-900,” enter 1 9 0 0 #.

Notes: Press MUTE/DND to insert a “wild card” digit. A “wild card” digit is needed only when
followed by more numbers; e.g., to allow/deny 1-555, enter just 1 5 5 5 # — however, to
allow/deny all “1+” area codes and 555, enter 1 X X X 5 5 5 # (where X indicates a pressing
of MUTE/DND).
If a number that’s already entered in one table is entered in the other table, this will
automatically delete the number from the first table. For example:
— If 8 9 0 is an entry in the Deny Exception table . . .
— . . . and, later, 8 9 0 is entered in the Allow Exception table . . .
— . . . 8 9 0 will be automatically deleted from the Deny Exception table.

Warning: Do not include system line access codes (9, 8, or 71–76) in any of the toll restriction entries.

3. After the last number, enter # # to end the list. The system will apply the numbers you enter to their
most significant digit.

Example: Entering 1 5 0 5 into the deny exception table tells the system to deny all “1+” calls to area
code 505. But entering 1 5 0 5 5 5 5 8 7 8 7 into the table tells the system to deny “1+” calls
specifically to (505) 555-8787 while allowing other “1+505” calls.

To allow information calls, enter into the allow table: 411, 1411, 5551212, 1XXX5551212 (where X is a
wild card digit, entered by using MUTE/DND).
Default: None.

Function 226: Local allow table

If some stations have not been allowed in Function 321 (page F.6) to dial seven-digit local calls, you can use
the local allow table to allow certain calls.
Range: 1–100 entries; each entry’s maximum length is 16 digits.
Default: No entries.

Note: If you have any extensions that have been denied the ability to make local calls but you wish to let them
dial toll-free numbers, an entry will be required in this field to allow those calls.

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Function 23: CO line parameters

Function 231: System CO line receive volume
Many variables can affect the volume of the CO lines. Weak lines can reduce the ESI-50L’s ability to properly
detect DTMF dialed by an outside caller. Conversely, “hot” lines can cause DTMF distortion and/or increase
the opportunity for message talk-off (i. e., messages being cut off before completion). Ideally, a message
recorded from an outside call has the same playback volume as the system prompts.
This function can be used to adjust the gain of the receive volume of the CO lines system-wide.
Range: 0–14 (lowest to highest gain, respectively).
Default: 10.

Function 232: Line disconnect

You can set the lines to detect the open loop interval (if available from the CO) and disconnect more quickly.
This will also allow the system to:
• Drop abandoned calls from hold.
• Reduce the opportunity for abandoned calls to be transferred by the auto attendant.
• Reduce the possibility that abandoned calls could create messages that are either silent or contain CO-
generated tones.
Since open loop intervals generated by the CO may vary in duration, use this function to program the ESI-50L
to less than or equal to the CO open loop interval.
If this programmed value is set unnecessarily low, the ESI-50L may falsely interpret static or a momentary
loop break as an open loop and disconnect a caller on hold or in the process of leaving a message. If this
value is set too high, the ESI-50L may not detect a valid open loop signal for fastest call processing.
Range: 1–255 (10–2,550 ms) (or 0 to turn off open loop detect).
Default: 6 (60ms).

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Function 24: Caller ID

This function activates the Caller ID capability in the ESI-50L — if the customer has ordered Caller ID service
from the Telco. The ESI-50L will display the caller’s name (or “OUT-OF-AREA,” etc.) for incoming calls or messages
(or show the Caller ID number if the CO only provides a number).
Default: Disabled.
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Esi-Dex and auto callback — This is accomplished by pressing REDIAL or ESI-DEX either during message
playback or after an Esi-Dex search. Caller ID numbers received from the CO are 10 digits long (and include the
area codes for local calls). In auto callback, the ESI-50L assumes all calls are to be long distance and will
automatically add a “1” prefix to the 10 digits to be dialed.
A table of local area codes can be programmed to indicate that calls to those area codes are to be dialed as local
calls. Select one of the following two types of local dialing for each area code entered:
• Local 7 — Local calls that can be dialed only as seven-digit numbers (the ESI-50L strips the area code before
dialing and will not add a “1” prefix).
• Local 10 — Local calls that can be dialed only as 10-digit numbers (the ESI-50L will not add a “1” prefix).
For an area code that can be called as a long distance number (with a “1” prefix) and as a local number (10
digits without a prefix), decide which case is the more prevalent and then add to or exclude from the area codes
exception list accordingly. Thus, some of these calls must be made manually.

Note: Since the Caller ID information is transmitted from the CO during the silence between the first and second
rings, enabling this feature will delay the answer of inbound calls until the second ring.

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Esi-Dex is not available on the 12-Key Digital Feature Phone.

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Function 3: Extension programming

This section provides programming for extensions and department groups.

Important: Where any gray shading (■) appears in an example, it represents values either unavailable to the function
or unused in the particular example.

Function 30: Station move

This feature allows the Installer or Administrator to exchange the extension numbers of two extensions. It is used
only for exchanging extensions — not guest mailboxes or departments.

Important: Before you use this function on two extensions, make sure they’re both idle at the time.

Along with the extension numbers, this function also will exchange the following parameters (depending on
station type):
• Extension name and other assignments (including of the Operator to extension 0 from Functions 31 and 32).
• Mailbox information (personal greeting, notification, schedules).
• Programmable feature keys.
• Personal Dex.
Function 30 has the following limitations:
• Mailboxes cannot be exchanged. Instead, use Function 34 (flexible number assignment; see page F.12).
• Both extensions must be of the same “type” — i.e.., analog to analog, digital to digital — as shown in the
following table:
From . . . To . . . Function 30 allowed?
Digital phone Digital phone Yes
Analog extension Analog extension Yes
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Digital phone Analog extension No
Fax, modem, door, ringer, server, Any type of phone No
RFID Reader
To use this feature:
1. Enter Installer programming through a Digital or IP Feature Phone and go to Function 30.
2. Enter the first extension and press #.

STATION MOVE
1ST EXT: 104

3. Enter the second extension and then press #.

X1044 J SMITH
2ND EXT: 105

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You must use Function 34 (see page F.12) to change the numbers of these types of extensions.

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4. Both extensions will now appear in the display. Confirm the exchange by pressing #.

X104 J SMITH
X105 S BROWN

5. If one of the phones is in use, the display will show that extension:

STATION MOVE
EXT 104 BUSY

(If both are in use, the display will show only the first extension.)
To back up to the previous step, press
and then re-try the extension exchange by pressing # again.

Function 31: Extension definition and routing

Extensions can be either:
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• Digital Feature Phone extensions (DIGITAL in the chart below and succeeding charts)
• Analog ports (PHONE, FAX, MODEM, RINGER, or DOOR in the same charts)

Extension numbering
Extensions
Port card Digital stations Analog stations
1 (main board) 100 through 107 108 and 109
2 110 through 117 118 and 119
3 120 through 127 128 and 129
4 130 through 137 138 and 139

Digital Feature Phones

Here’s an example of the portion of a completed programming worksheet for Digital Feature Phones.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Ext. Type Name CO CF day CF night Page zone Ext.
0 Operator X100 X100 X100
100 DIGITAL Jane 9 MB100 MB100 0,1,2,3
101 DIGITAL Roger 9 MB101 MB101 0
102 DIGITAL Sally 9,8 MB102 MB102 0
108 EXT Roger 2 9 MB106 MB106
109 FAX FAX

Note: 100 defaults as OPR (when a user dials 0); 101 is an example of system default.

Each programming step for Digital Feature Phone extensions is defined as follows:
1. Extension number — Extension numbers range from 100 to the highest number of ports installed and
must match the port numbers as connected to the system.
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2. Type — Based on the port card installed, the ESI-50L assigns the port as digital.
3. Extension name — Used for the display, reports, and as a programming aid. The name’s length can
be no longer than 10 characters (See “Entering alphanumeric characters,” page C.2).
Default: The extension number.
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Includes ESI Presence Management RFID Readers. For more information, see the ESI Presence Management Installation Manual (ESI # 0450-0792).
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For programming of analog ports, see pages F.4–F.4.

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4. CO line group — Assigns the extension’s ability to access one or more CO line groups (9, 8 and 71–76).
Default: 9.
5. Call forward busy/no answer for day mode — The extension is set to call forward busy/no answer to
the extension (or department) mailbox for day mode. This option is set and cannot be changed with the
exception of extension 0.
6. Call forward busy/no answer for night mode — Same as previous item, except night mode.
7. Extension page zone assignment — List the page zones (0, 1, 2, 3) that are to be included.
Default: 0 (all-page).
The overhead paging port (extension 599) can be paged along with other extensions in a zone by
including the desired page zone for extension 599.
All digital phone extensions are included in (and cannot be removed from) the all-page zone.
Analog extensions cannot be included in page zones.

Note: You must press # before the zone number.

8. Operator translation — Extension 0 (Operator) programming requires:

• Programming call forwarding for day and night mode.
• Entering the extension number to which calls are to be directed when someone dials 0.
Default: 100.

Notes: If you want more than one extension to ring when someone dials 0, you must build a department
in Function 33 (see page F.10) and enter the department in column 8 on page F.2.

If operator translation is directed to a department or branch ID, and a call to the operator is not
answered, operator call forwarding takes precedence.

Using VIP PC Attendant Console

If you’re using VIP PC Attendant Console, you must first establish an Attendant department in Function 33
(page F.10). Here in Function 31, set extension 0 to ring the Attendant department. This will let calls appear in
VIP PC Attendant Console’s Incoming Calls and Holding Calls views.

Example: Ext. Type Name CO Pg. zones CF day CF night [Ext.]

0 Attendant ID 1 MB100 X281
100 DIGITAL Attendant A 9 0, 1 MB502 MB100 X281
101 DIGITAL Attendant A 9 0, 1 MB502 MB100 X281
102 DIGITAL Attendant B 8 2, 3 MB503 MB102 X282
103 DIGITAL Attendant B 8 2, 3 MB503 MB103 X282

Note: For more information on installing and using the optional VIP PC Attendant Console application, see the
VIP Setup and User’s Guide (ESI # 0450-0513).

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Analog ports
The last 2 station ports can be programmed only as shown below.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Ext. Type Name CO
0 Operator
100 DIGITAL Jane 9
101 DIGITAL Roger 9
102 DIGITAL Sally 9,8
108 PHONE / FAX / MODEM / RINGER / DOOR PHONE / FAX / MODEM / RINGER / DOOR 9
109 PHONE / FAX / MODEM / RINGER / DOOR PHONE / FAX / MODEM / RINGER / DOOR 9

Here are the steps for programming analog ports:

1. Extension — Analog port extension numbers must be 108–109, 118–119, 128–129, or 138–139 (see
“Extension numbering,” page F.2).
2. Type — If ANALOG PORT is selected, then the ports can further be defined as follows; the words in
parentheses (EXAMPLE) indicate what the display will show in each case.

Note: If DTMF digits are to be received by a device connected to an analog station port (i.e., IVR, zone
paging, etc.), the analog port extension type must be assigned in Function 32 as either EXT or
DOOR (below). Any other type will block DTMF digits from passing through.

• Phone (EXT) — Designed to provide for standard 2500 type phones. See the ESI-50L User’s Guide
for a complete description of the capabilities.
• Common ringer (RINGER) — Connected via a tip and ring pair; will apply ring voltage whenever a
line rings in night mode or when a call is directed to it (transfer, call forwarding, CO ring, etc.).
• Fax (FAX) — If the Auto Attendant detects a fax tone, it will automatically forward the tone to the
first analog port programmed as FAX.
• Modem (MODEM) — Incoming calls for a modem can be manually transferred to the modem
extension; also, the modem can automatically generate outbound calls. Maximum connect speed
through the PBX is 9600 bps.
• Door phone (DOOR) — A telephone connected to this port will automatically dial the
programmed ring down extension number whenever the set is taken off-hook.
3. Extension name — This is used for the display, reports, and as a programming aid. The maximum
length is 10 characters (See “Entering alphanumeric characters,” page C.2).
Default: The type selected.

Note: The name for the ringer and door must be changed in Function 32.

4. CO line/ring down — For fax, modem, or phone, select the desired line group — 9, 8, or 71–76.
Default: 9.
If door phone is selected, an extension number is entered as a ring down destination.
Default: Extension 100.
No dial tone is presented for common ringer.

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Overhead paging interface

You can connect a dry-contact overhead paging device to the system through the first port card’s 66 block.
The overhead paging port’s access is fixed as extension 599 for programming purposes. The user can
access it by:
(a.) Dialing 5 9 9
or
(b.) Programming 599 as a programmable key and/or including 599 in one or more page zones.

Note: DTMF can be transmitted to the overhead paging port after access, allowing for zone overhead paging, if
the paging unit supports zone paging.

1. 2.
Ext. Type Name CO Page zone
599 1

Dry contact control

The manner in which the dry contact pair is punched down on the 66 block sets the pair as either
normally open (sending a page to the port will close the contacts) or normally closed (sending a page to
the port will open the contacts). See the ESI Communications Servers Hardware Installation Manual (ESI
document #0450-1049).

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Function 32: Extension feature authorization

Function 321: Standard feature authorization
The Installer or Administrator can allow or deny many extension features on an extension-by-extension basis.
A User, however, can only program and use allowed features (by using a combination of voice and display
prompts) from his/her phone. Below is an example of a completed Function 321 programming worksheet.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Call AA Svc. Local Toll Sys. Auto- Ext. Fwdg. to Trk-to- Assoc.
Ext. Name wait DND block Rec. obs. allow allow spd. dial Page fwdg. toll nos. trk xfer ext.
XXX Default Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y
100 Jane Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N N N
†
101 Roger Y Y N Y N Y Y Y N N N N X137
102 Sally Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y N N N
103 Sam Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y N N N
110* Bill Y Y Y Y N N N N

Here are the programming steps.

1. Extension number — Enter the extension number to program.
2. Extension name — Name the extension (if not previously named in Function 31 [see page F.2]).
For each of the following features, press a scroll key ( or
) to select YES or NO.
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3. Call waiting — Allows the user to turn call waiting on or off for his station.
4. Do not disturb — Allows the user to activate DND from his station.
5. Auto attendant block — Blocks calls from being transferred to the station from the auto attendant;
follows the extension’s call forward day/night as programmed in Function 31 (see page F.2).
6. Live recording feature — If enabled, will allow the user to record conversations.
7. Service observing — Allows the user to monitor the conversations of those stations listed in the
service observing list for his/her station. If this is enabled, you must enter a list of allowed extensions.

Note: A Department number can be entered as an extension in the Service Observing list and will then
automatically include all members of the Department even if the members of the Department are
later changed.

8. Local allow — “YES” allows the user to place seven-digit toll calls. If you select “NO,” the user can
make only calls to numbers listed in the local allow table in Function 226 (see page E.5).
9. Toll restriction — “YES” allows the user to place toll calls. If you select “NO,” the user can make only
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either non-toll calls or calls to numbers listed in the allow exception table.
10. System speed-dial — “YES” allows the user to access and place system speed-dial calls.

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†
An example of a digital Cordless Handset.
* An example of an analog phone.
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Analog stations programmed as FAX or MODEM can’t have call waiting.
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See the fixed allow table (Function 222, pages E.4–E.5).

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11. AutoPage — Lets the user turn AutoPage (defined below) on or off at his/her station.

Note: This feature is used in conjunction with the directory names recorded in Function 62. If a name
isn’t recorded in Function 62, the station default name (“Extension [xxx]”) is paged.

If the station user has his/her mailbox set to answer with personal greeting 3 and a caller presses 3 to
page that user, this feature automatically pages the station user in the page zones entered in Function 31.
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If no page zone is entered, all ESI Digital Feature Phones on the system are paged.
Default: Enabled.

Note: When AutoPage is enabled, the system will use the last installed idle digital port to perform
the page. Therefore, if a phone is on the last installed port (e.g., X107 on a system with only one
port card on the main board), the phone’s user may experience a brief delay in telephone
operation if he/she picks up the handset (or presses SPEAKER) during the AutoPage.

12. External forwarding — Allows the station user to use the call forwarding/off-premises and off-
premises “reach-me” features. See the User’s Guide for more information about these features.
Default: Enabled.

Note: After the system dials the external forwarding number, it will play a prompt saying, “You are
receiving a forwarded call. Press any key to accept.” This prompt will play continuously for
30 seconds. If the forwarded call is answered and the called person dials a digit, the forwarded
call will be connected to that person. If no digit is dialed, the caller is automatically forwarded to
voice mail. While the two lines (trunks) are connected, the system constantly monitors the line for
open loop conditions (hang-up). If an open loop is detected on either line, the call is disconnected.
The system also monitors for voice activity on the connected lines; if voice is no longer detected,
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the call is disconnected. Finally, if both lines are connected for more than 60 minutes, the call will
be disconnected.

13. Forwarding to toll numbers — This feature is used in conjunction with external forwarding (see previous
item). When enabled, this feature lets the user program a long-distance number for external forwarding.
Default: Disabled.

14. Trunk-to-trunk transfer — When enabled, this lets the station user initiate a trunk-to-trunk transfer.
The user, while connected to a CO line, can press TRANSFER, dial an off-site number and then
complete the trunk-to-trunk transfer by simply hanging up. Both outside parties are then connected.
A station user also can set up a conference call and then drop out of the conference, leaving the other
members conferenced. This feature MUST be enabled in order for external call forwarding and/or
off-premises “reach-me” to succeed.
Default: Enabled.

Important: USE OF FEATURES, SUCH AS TRUNK-TO-TRUNK TRANSFER, THAT REQUIRE TRUNK-TO-TRUNK

CONNECTIONS WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF TOLL FRAUD. IN NO EVENT SHALL ESI (ESTECH
SYSTEMS, INC.) BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FRAUDULENT TOLL CHARGES, LOSS OF BUSINESS
PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS OR ANY OTHER COSTS OR DAMAGES RELATED THERETO
ARISING FROM THE USE OF THESE FEATURES.

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ESI Cordless Handsets don’t receive pages.
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Default timer setting. To adjust this, contact ESI Technical Support.

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15. Associated extension — Enter the desired ESI Cordless Handset extension. This creates a
relationship that allows use of the Quick Switch key. For information about the Quick Switch key,
consult the User’s Guide (ESI # 0450-1135). This field is not available for an extension using a 12-Key
Feature Phone or ESI Cordless Handset.

Example: Here is a portion of a completed programming worksheet for extension feature authorization. Note that:
• Extension 100 cannot record calls but can make toll calls (except those listed in the deny table)
and can access the system speed-dial numbers.
• By comparison, extension 102 cannot make general toll calls but also can call any system
speed-dial number — including to make a toll call — even those listed in the allow table.
• Extension 102 is associated with an ESI Digital Cordless Handset at extension 113.
• (Extension 108 doesn’t have DND, AA block, recording, or service observing capability because
it’s an analog port.)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Sys. Fwdg. Trk.-
Call AA Svc. Local Toll spd. Auto- Ext. to toll to-trk. Assoc.
Ext. Name wait DND blk. Rec. obsv. allow allow dial Page fwdg. nos. xfer ext.
100 Jane Y Y N N N Y Y Y N N N N
102 Sally Y Y N Y N Y N Y Y N N N X113
108* Bill Y Y Y Y N N N N
113 (Sally’s Y Y N Y N Y N Y Y N N N X102
Cordless)

Paired ESI Feature Phone/analog phone operation

For someone wishing to have an ESI Feature Phone in his office and an existing analog cordless phone
for roaming the building, program as follows:
1. Create a call-forward key on the ESI Feature Phone to forward to the analog cordless phone.
2. Assign the analog cordless phone’s call forward busy/no answer to the ESI Feature Phone’s mailbox.
The user will then have all of his messages in one location (but can retrieve them from either phone).

* An example of an analog phone.

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Function 322: Advanced extension feature authorization

This function allows authorization of some other ESI features, particularly those involving licensing.
Below is an example of a completed Function 322 programming worksheet.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ext. Name VIP Type Auto-record Record threshold
XXX Default N
100 Jane Y Attendant N
101 Roger Y Pro Y 30
102 Sally Y VIP
109* Bill N

1. Ext. — Enter the extension number to program.

2. Name — Enter the name of the extension.

Note: For more information on the VIP, VIP Professional, and VIP PC Attendant Console products and
features mentioned in steps 3–6, refer to the VIP Setup and User’s Guide (ESI # 0450-0513).

3. VIP — Scroll to enable (YES) or disable (NO) the extension to use VIP, VIP Professional, or VIP PC
Attendant Console.
4. Type — Scroll to select which type of VIP application the extension can use.
Choices: VIP (regular VIP), PRO (VIP Professional), and ATTEND (VIP PC Attendant Console).
5. Auto-record — Scroll to enable (YES) or disable (NO) the extension for auto-record. This feature requires
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appropriate licensing and is available only for users of VIP Professional and VIP PC Attendant Console.
6. Record threshold — Enter the number of auto-recordings that an authorized extension can make
before all recording functionality is disabled. For information on auto-recording, consult the VIP Setup
and User’s Guide (ESI # 0450-0513).
Range: 5–15. Default: 10.

* An example of an analog phone.

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The system supports up to two auto-record licenses.

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Function 33: Department programming

You can create up to 10 departments (or “hunt groups”), each with a maximum of 32 extensions. You also can
assign an extension to more than one department. Department numbers range 280–289, 380–389, and 470–479.

Department hunting methods

You can designate a department to be rung in one of the following methods:
• In Order — Calls will ring each phone in the order listed. If all are busy or none answer, the call will
call-forward as programmed here.
• All — Calls will ring all listed phones at the same time. If no extension answers, the call will call-forward as
programmed here. If call waiting for the department is enabled and all extensions are busy when a new call
arrives, active extensions will receive a call waiting tone and Caller ID display. If extensions become
available prior to the call-forward, these phones also will ring. If no extension answers the new call, the call
will call-forward as programmed here. If additional new calls arrive before the first new call is answered,
these additional calls will call-forward as programmed here.
• Attend — If VIP PC Attendant Console is in use at this site, you must assign a department as Attend,
which is a special ring-all department. More than one extension can be assigned to this department type.
Here’s an example:
Ext. Name Type CF day CF night Ext.
280 Attendant Attend X0 MB100 100, 101

• UCD — Calls will be rotated evenly throughout the listed extensions. If none answer or all are busy, the call
will call-forward as programmed here. Counters are cleared at midnight.
• Pick-up-only — Additionally, you can designate a department as a pick-up group. Calls cannot be
directed to a pick-up-only department. Instead, one must use a programmable feature key on phones that
are to use this feature. An extension can be in only one pick-up group.

Example: A call is transferred to extension 102; it has been placed into Department 281, which is set as
pick-up-only. If extension 102 rings, the user can pick up the call by pressing
and a programmable
feature key programmed for Department 281.

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Procedure
Here’s an example of a completed programming worksheet:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Dept. no. Name Type Call waiting CF day CF night List:
280 Sales In order MB300 MB300 104, 112, 115
281 Service UCD X0 MB301 101, 102
282 Support All Y X0 MB302 105, 106, 107

Here are the programming steps.

1. Department number — Range is 280–289, 380–389, and 470–479.
2. Name — Used for the display, reports, and as a programming aid. Length can be up to 10 characters
(See “Entering alphanumeric characters,” page C.2).
Default: The department number.
3. Type — Selected from one of the possible types — all, Attend, in order, UCD, or pick-up.
Can be changed later without affecting its other programmed values.
Default: In order.
4. Call waiting (applies only to “All” department type) — Y enables call waiting (call waiting tone and
Caller ID display) on busy extensions in the department. N disables call waiting for the department.
Default: Y (enabled).

Note: Y (Yes) overrides call waiting extension programming.

5. and 6. Call forward busy/no answer — The department can be set to call forward busy/no answer (for
all extensions in the department) to an extension, another department, a mailbox or a branch ID for day
mode and differently for night mode. The department can have its own mailbox for pickup by members
knowing the password or forwarded to any mailbox type including guest.
Calls routed to an extension via a department will follow the department’s call forwarding, while calls
transferred to the extension will follow the extension’s call forwarding as programmed in Function 31
(see page F.2).
Default: X100.
7. Department list — Enter the extension numbers that are assigned to this department. To delete an
extension number from a list, press HOLD. Please note that the order that the extension numbers
are entered will dictate the order called when the department selected is “in order.”

Example: Here is a portion of a completed programming worksheet for department programming.

Department 280 was created to have calls directed to it to first ring 104, then, if busy/no answer,
110, and then 112.
If all are busy or do not answer, the call will forward to the operator if in day mode — or, if in night
mode, to guest mailbox 300 for retrieval in the morning. Department 281 rotates calls between the
two extensions listed; if both are busy/no answer, calls go to the service manager (X105) — or, if in
night mode, to guest mailbox 301, which has been set to page the tech on-call.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Ext. Name Type Call wtg. CF day CF night List:
280 SALES IN ORDER X0 MB300 104, 110, 112
281 SERVICE UCD X105 MB301 101, 102

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Function 34: Flexible number assignment

This function lets the Installer reassign numbers outside of the numbering template. Extensions, guest mailboxes,
and departments can have their numbers exchanged with each other, in any combination (e.g., you can
exchange extension 100 with guest mailbox 300, or swap the number of department 280 with that of guest
mailbox 300).

Important: Mailbox greetings, feature keys, and Personal Dex entries won’t be changed (i.e., the programming won’t
move with a number’s extension/mailbox).
To complete this operation, the system must be idle.

1. Enter Installer programming, and then enter Function 34.

2. Enter the number you wish to reassign, and press #.

FLEX NUMB ASSIGN

1ST EXT: 104

3. Enter the second number. (the first number now appears in the top line), and press #.

X104 J SMITH
NUM: 300

4. Both extensions now appear in the display. Confirm the reassignment by pressing #.

X104 J SMITH
X300 M JONES

Dial plan range reassignment

Note: This part of Function 34 is available only through ESI System Programmer.

After a dial plan has been selected in Function 169 (page D.9), the Installer can reassign one or more ranges of
numbers of extensions and guest mailboxes by using Function 34 in ESI System Programmer. This function
can be used either at system installation or thereafter. Before applying any changes, you must make sure the
system is completely idle. This function can be used to change the numbers of all extensions or guest
mailboxes, or a subset of them. However, both ranges — the numbers to be changed and the new numbers
— must be contiguous.

Example: The Installer selects three-digit dial plan 200, which includes extensions in the default range 200–239.
The customer wants extensions 230–239 to have new numbers: 100–104 and 400–404. Since the
requested new numbers are two different ranges, the Installer must use this function twice . . .
1. Numbers to change: 230–234. • New numbers: 100–104.
2. Numbers to change: 235–239. • New numbers: 400–404.

Only the extension/mailbox number will be changed with this function. The following parameters also will be
changed if the extensions or mailboxes being changed are assigned in these functions:
• Ring assignments and private line (Function 21) • Auto attendant GoTo extension/mailbox branches
• Extension call-forward busy/no answer (Function 31) (Function 41)
• Extension features (Function 32) • Guest mailbox features (Function 53)
• Department features (Function 33) • Group mailbox members (Function 54)
• Programmable feature keys on other station • Recorded directory names (Function 62)
(Function 35 and user programming function 2)

Warning: This function can take up to 30 minutes to complete, depending on the number of stations reassigned.

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Function 35: Extension button mapping

By default, the programmable feature keys’ initial state is “not programmed” (except in the case of station 100,
on which the upper left key is a day/night key). Use this function to change the programmable feature keys
system-wide. Users can later change the programmable feature key positions for their stations as part of
station programming.

Important: Future, system-wide changes made later here by the Installer will overwrite any station user programming.

When prompted, press the desired programmable feature key location, then enter the appropriate digits on the
dial pad and confirm by again pressing the same programmable feature key.
To determine how a programmable feature key is currently programmed, press the key, note how it is
programmed, and press the key again.
The keys can be programmed as follows:

CO line key
If the dialed digits are 1–16, the key will serve as a CO line key.

Note: Removing the line key appearances will set the station(s) to operate as a PBX with line access by dialing
9 (or 8 or 71–76).

Station key
If the digits entered constitute a three-digit extension number (or department, guest mailbox, etc.), the key will
become a station key providing the appropriate lamp information (See “Numbering plan selections,” page C.2).

Speed-dial key
If one enters 9 (or 8 or 71–76) plus a phone number, the key will become a speed-dial key for outside calls.
Alternatively, the user may enter the system speed-dial bin (600–699).

Feature keys
Feature keys, as listed here, cannot be programmed system-wide but must be programmed for each
individual station. Refer to “Feature key chart” (page F.15) for specific availability by ESI phone model.
• Manual day/night mode (Code 560) — Allows manual setting of the system’s mode — day, night, holiday,
or auto (in auto mode, the system follows the day/night mode tables you have programmed).

Note: The Installer or the Administrator can also change the mode and/or re-record the holiday greeting
remotely to handle unexpected closings, such as for inclement weather.

• Service observing (Code 561) — Allows authorized users to monitor others’ calls silently (e.g., in order to
aid in quality assurance of call activity).

Note: You or the Administrator must authorize service observing for a station, and you must program the
list of allowed extensions in Function 32 (page F.6).

• Headset key (Code 564) — Provides for easy connecting to/disconnecting from calls when the user is
operating in headset mode. The user presses the key to receive dial tone or to answer a ringing call; he/she
then presses the key again to disconnect from the call.
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• Call forward key (Code 565 or 565XXX) — Toggles call forwarding on and off. If the user always
forwards to the same extension, you (or the user) can program a key with both 5 6 5 and the extension
number.
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• Redial key (Code 566) — Redials the most recently dialed number, as would pressing the REDIAL fixed-
feature key.

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Programmable on only the 12-Key Feature Phone.

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• Call forward/no-answer key (Code 567) — Sets or cancels call forwarding/no-answer. This overrides the
call forward busy/no-answer assignment in Function 31.
• Message monitor key (Code 568) — Toggles message monitor mode. (Functionally is same as pressing
PROGRAM 3 6 and following the prompts.)
• Background announce key (Code 569) — During call waiting, pressing (and holding down) this key lets
the user make a brief, private background announcement to the station's earpiece (if the user has
enabled the background announce feature).
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• Conference (Code 570) — Serves the same function as the CONF fixed-feature key.
• Personal greeting keys (Codes 571–573) — These provide for easy activation of one or more of the
user’s personal greetings. Each key's LED will be green for the associated personal greeting that is active.
These keys can be used in place of, or in conjunction with, manual activation of the greetings in
programming mode.
• Caller ID (Code 574) — Allows the user to view the 25 calls presented most recently to his station. Caller ID
records are stored only for those phones which have a Caller ID key assigned.
• Virtual Answer Keys (Codes 575 and 576) — Pressing a Virtual Answer Key when the extension receives a
call-waiting alert causes the system to play a greeting to a caller and then route the caller to a desired
destination. (For more details on this feature, see the User’s Guide.)

Note: This works only if call waiting is enabled for the station.

• QuickPage (Code 577) — Normally used by an operator, this key lets the user quickly put on hold, and page, a
station user. While on a CO line call, the user can press a QuickPage key and then enter a station number
(or press a programmable feature key programmed for an extension), and the system will automatically
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page the person , then forward the call to the person’s voice mailbox if he/she doesn’t answer.
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• MUTE/DND (Code 578) — Serves the same function as the MUTE/DND fixed-feature key.
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• VOICE MAIL (Code 579) — Serves as a VOICE MAIL key on 12-Key Digital feature Phones.
• Override ring key (Code 580) — Allows a user to place an outside call (CO or extension) while another call
is ringing in on the same station.
• Door control (Code 581) — For ESI Presence Management only. For more information, see the
ESI Presence Management Installation Manual (ESI # 0450-0792).
• Record (Code 582) — For ESI Cordless Handsets only. Pressing this key performs the same as does the
fixed RECORD key on ESI desktop Feature Phones.
• Quick Switch (Code 583) — When programmed, pressing this key lets the user transfer active calls
between a desktop ESI Feature Phone and ESI Cordless Handset. It also allows the user to set specific
ring options when using a desktop ESI Feature Phone and ESI Cordless Handset simultaneously.
• Account codes (Code 584) — When programmed, pressing this key lets the user send account codes
during a call.
3
• Loop key (Code 587) — Allows for the appearance of any CO line or Esi-Link call that may be ringing a
station, without the need for a programmable feature key to be programmed as a CO line key. Up to six
loop keys may be programmed per station.
• Overhead page (Code 599) — Allows the user to access the overhead paging system.

Note: To delete a programmable feature key, press HOLD instead of programming a value.

1
Programmable on only the 12-Key Feature Phone.
2
The system will access the paging zone for the extension and play the user’s name as recorded in the directory (if no name is recorded, it will page
by extension number) followed by the phrase “you have a call on hold” and the line on which the caller is held — e.g., “John Doe, you have a call
on line 21.”
3
Available with system software release of June xx, 2009.

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Feature key chart

1 12-Key ESI Cordless 24/48/16-Key
Code Feature key
Phone Handset Phones
560 Manual day/night mode key Y Y
561 Service observing key Y Y
564 Headset key Y
565 Call forward key Y Y Y
565XXX Forward to a destination Y Y Y
566 Redial Y
567 Call forward/no-answer key Y
568 Message monitor key Y Y
569 Background announce key Y Y
570* Conference Y
571 Personal Greeting 1 Y Y Y
572 Personal Greeting 2 Y Y Y
573 Personal Greeting 3 Y Y Y
574 Caller ID key Y
575 and 576 Virtual answer keys Y Y
577 QuickPage Y Y
578 Mute/DND Y (DND only)
579 Voice mail Y
580 Override ring key Y Y
581 Door control Y Y
582 Record Y
583 Quick Switch Y
584 Account codes Y Y Y
587 Loop keys Y Y Y
599 Overhead page Y Y Y

• Virtual Mailbox Key — If the entered digits are an extension number for a guest, department mailbox,
cascade mailbox, etc., the key will provide for direct transfer to that mailbox, as described above.
However if you program VOICE MAIL and an extension or mailbox number, it will become a Virtual
Mailbox Key, which will indicate message status for the mailbox (the LED will blink red if new messages
exist) and provide direct pick-up of the messages.
To create a Virtual Mailbox Key of a user extension’s mailbox, press VOICE MAIL
and then enter
the applicable extension or mailbox number.
• Private line key — If a private line has been established in CO line programming (see “Private line,”
page E.2), that CO line key must appear on that station’s phone to allow outbound access to the line.
2
• Cellular Access Key — If in Function 31, the ESI Cellular Management shared line parameter has
been set to YES, you can assign an ESI Cellular Management Access Device’s extension to a
programmable feature key on any station, allowing access to the cell phone “line.”
3
• Cellular Speed-Dial Key — This allows a user to program a programmable feature key to dial a
phone number using the cellular phone line.

1
XXX = Forwarded-to extension.
2
Optional feature. See the ESI Bluetooth Voice Integration Product Overview (ESI document # 0450-1173).
3
Available as of release of system software version xx.4.27 (April 20, 2009).

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Function 37: RFID programming

This function relates to ESI Presence Management only, and covers several steps needed to:
• Program RFID tags.
• Access scheduling.
• View tag numbers.
• Set ESI Presence Management parameters.

Note: For more information about ESI Presence Management, consult its Installation Manual (ESI # 0450-0792).

Function 371: Access schedule programming

Access schedules are used to allow or deny door access with electronic keys (“RFID tags” on the system
display) at certain times of the day. Up to seven access schedules can be programmed. Each schedule has
an allow access time and a deny access time for each day of the week. By default, all access schedules allow
access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Note: Access schedules don’t take effect until the current time has passed the next schedule time.
For example: if you program a schedule time to deny access Wednesdays at 5:30 PM but it’s
already 5:45 PM on Wednesday when this programming occurs, the change won’t take effect until
the following Wednesday.

1. Using the scroll keys, select the access schedule to be programmed. Press # to confirm.
Range: 1–7.

Note: Schedule 0 (default of full-time access) isn’t selectable.

ACCESS SCHEDULES
1-ACC SCHED1 >

2. Enter the name of the schedule (up to 10 characters in length).

Press # to confirm.
Default: ACC SCHED[x], where [x] represents the access schedule selected in step 1.

ACC SCHED1
NAME:

3. Use the scroll keys to select the day of the week to program for the selected access schedule.
Press # to confirm.

ACC SCHED1
DAY: MONDAY >

If you haven’t yet assigned an allow time (see next step) for this schedule, the display will show
something like:

ACC SCHED1 MON

NO ALLOW TIME

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4. Enter the allow time — the time when an electronic key user can begin controlling door locks — in
12-hour format. (To delete an entry, press HOLD.)
Press # to confirm when done.

ACC SCHED1 MON

ALLOW: 900

5. Select AM or PM by pressing a scroll key. Press # to confirm.

ACC SCHED1 MON

ALLOW: 900 AM

If you haven’t yet assigned a deny time (next step) for this schedule, the display will show something like:

ACC SCHED1 MON

NO DENY TIME

6. Now, enter the deny time — the time when an electronic key user begins to be denied door lock
control — in 12-hour format. (To delete an entry, press HOLD.)
Press # to confirm when done.

ACC SCHED1 MON

DENY: 700 >

7. Select AM or PM by pressing a scroll key. Press # to confirm.

ACC SCHED1 MON

DENY: 700 PM

8. Press # again to exit the function, or select another day of the week by using the scroll keys and then
go back to step 4.

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Function 372: RFID tag number programming

As described earlier in this document, each electronic key has an embedded unique RFID tag number. This
function is used to associate each RFID tag number to an extension or mailbox for Personal Call Routing and
presence indication (except mailboxes). If Personal Call Routing or presence indication is not desired but
access control is required, enter 0 instead of an extension or mailbox number.
1. Enter an RFID tag number, or use the scroll keys to select from the list of tag numbers.

Note: If using any RFID features — i.e., if using ESI Presence Management for anything more than its
doorphone capabilities — you should save time by first scanning the electronic keys at any ESI
Presence Management RFID Reader connected to the system. The system will store the
electronic keys’ tag numbers automatically, and you can use the scroll keys to select the tag
numbers to be assigned.

To delete a tag number, press HOLD.) Press # to confirm.

TAG ID: 2
9012345678 >

The tag ID is the list index of the RFID tag number.

Note: If a tag number is entered manually but the 500-tag limit has been exceeded, “LICENSE
EXCEEDED” will appear on the display. Therefore, you must either delete one or more
unassigned tag numbers or purchase additional licenses to add new tag numbers. To view the
system’s total number of RFID licenses, use Function 81 (see page L.1).

2. Enter the extension or mailbox number to which you wish to assign the tag number. If no extension or
mailbox is to be assigned this tag number, press 0. (To delete an entry, press HOLD.)
Press # to confirm.

RFID TAG PROG

EXT OR MB:

3. Enter the extension numbers of up to 10 ESI Presence Management RFID Readers for which this tag is
allowed to control door access. To give the tag access to all doors, press FLASH. (To delete an entry,
press HOLD.) Press # after each entry and then press # again to confirm (in other words: after the last
entry, you’ll press # twice).

Note: If all ESI Presence Management RFID Readers are allowed, “ALL” will appear on the second line.

DOOR ACCESS:
123 124 138 >

4. Use the scroll keys to select an access schedule. Access schedules are used to allow or deny door
access with an electronic key at certain times of the day. Each day of the week can have a start time
to allow access and a stop time to deny access. To allow constant (“full”) door access, select 0 -
FULL. Otherwise, select a schedule to restrict access. The schedule name will appear.
Range: 1–7. Default: 0 (full)

Note: You assign access schedules in Function 371 (see page F.16). If not using access schedules,
select 0 – FULL.

ACCESS SCHEDULE:
0 - FULL >

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Function 373: View RFID tag number

This is used to display tag numbers that are associated to extensions or mailboxes. You can only view tag
numbers with this function. You cannot change any tag numbers or assignments.
Enter the station or mailbox number to display, and then press #. If there’s an RFID tag number assigned to
that extension or mailbox, it will appear.

RFID TAG DISPLAY

EXT:

Tip: You can use ESI System Programmer or ESI System Administrator to print out a list of assigned
tag numbers.

Function 374: ESI Presence Management parameters

Playing prompts
This determines whether the system plays a prompt — and, if so, which one — when the ESI Presence
Management RFID Reader reads an electronic key. Select YES to enable playing of the prompt or NO to
disable playing of the prompt.
Default: YES (a prompt will play).

EPM RFID READER

PROMPTS: YES >

When this function is set to NO, no prompts will play through the ESI Presence Management RFID Reader.
When “EPM RFID Reader prompts” is set to YES, prompts will play as shown below. (These prompts can’t
be customized.)
When the RFID Reader displays: It plays this prompt:
WELCOME “Welcome”
GOODBYE “Goodbye”
ACCESS DENIED “Invalid Entry”
LICENSE EXCEEDED “Error”
ERROR “Error”
READER FULL

Enable/disable sending time and attendance records

Notes: The NSP must be programmed and connected to a local area network for time and attendance
record collection.
Only ESI Presence Management RFID Readers programmed as type ENTRANCE/EXIT (Function 31)
generate time and attendance records.

This parameter is used when the optional ESI TimeLine time and attendance management software
application is used in conjunction with the ESI Presence Management RFID Reader.
Use the scroll keys to enable or disable time and attendance records, and press # to confirm.
Default: Disabled.

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Function 375: RFID Reader parameters

This function is used to adjust the doorphone speaker volume of each RFID Reader.
1. Enter the extension number of the RFID Reader.

EPM READER SET

EXT:

2. Select the volume level by using the scroll keys.

X211 FRONT DOOR

VOLUME: 6 >

Range: 1–8, with 8 as the highest. Default: 4.

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Function 4: Auto attendant programming

You can program the auto attendant, in line programming (Function 2; see page E.1), to answer calls
immediately, on a delayed-answer basis or not at all (i.e., for live answer at all times). If required, you also can
program different main greetings and routing schemes for different combinations of lines. Day/night mode will
change the main greeting announcement and affect rerouting of calls during
call processing.

Function 41: Auto attendant branch programming

An ESI Communications Server’s auto attendant follows a branch concept: the caller is routed through a series
of branches, ultimately to the extension he wishes to reach. The caller moves from branch to branch by selecting
a number or name presented in a branch prompt.
Each system supports three types of branches — menu, GoTo, and directory — and up to 100 branches, total.
Use them to create virtually limitless routing possibilities. Each branch has one greeting — with the exception of
branches ID 1 through ID 8, each of which has four greetings (day1, day2, night1, and night2; see also “Function
43: Automatic day/night mode table,” pp. G.6–G.7).

Menu branch
A menu branch includes a prompt that instructs the caller to make a selection from the choices presented
such as “For Sales, press 1; for Service, press 2; or, for Administration, press 3.” Whenever you create a
menu branch, you must also create a corresponding number of sub-branches to match the number of choices
given the caller in the prompt.
When a caller makes a single-digit selection in the menu branch, he/she will then advance to one of its
sub-branches — which could be another menu branch (if there are more choices to make), or a GoTo branch
(routes the caller to a destination; see below) or directory branch (for choosing from a list of names; see
page G.3).

Note: If a caller makes no selection during the prompt in a menu branch, he will be transferred according to the
no-response programming for that branch (see page G.5).

GoTo branch
A GoTo branch transfers the caller to an extension, department, mailbox, branch ID, or an outside number:
• GoTo dial — The GoTo: dial branch automatically blind-transfers the caller to the extension or
department number programmed as its destination. If the number listed is a department, the system will
follow the programming as set in Function 33 (see page F.10). If the destination extension or department
dialed is busy or does not answer, the call will follow call forwarding for the extension as programmed in
Function 31 (see page F.2) or the department as programmed in Function 33 (see page F.10).
• GoTo mailbox — Routes a caller to that mailbox’s personal greeting. The mailbox can be a user,
a guest/information mailbox, a group mailbox, cascade notification mailbox, or Q & A mailbox.
• GoTo branch — Can also be used to jump to any other branch in the auto attendant. It is a good idea to
provide a jump as a sub-branch of each menu branch, giving the caller the option either to repeat the
menu or exit without making a selection.

Example: “For widget sales, press 1. For gadget sales, press 2. Or, to return to the main menu, press 3.”
In this case, the third sub-branch would be a GoTo branch with ID1 (the main greeting) as its
programmed destination.

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• GoTo outdial — The GoTo branch can be used to transfer to an off-premises location, either in
conjunction with Centrex lines or trunk-to-trunk. When you select GoTo, the system will prompt you for
one of those two options.
The branch’s dial string can be programmed to include pauses, flash hooks, etc. Use the
scroll key to
enter special characters; use the  scroll key to backspace. Press # to confirm the inserted character and
continue. Press # # to complete the entry. The codes are:
Code Produces . . .
# # DTMF tone


DTMF tone
F Flash hook
P Two-second delay
E The most recently attempted extension number

Example: To create an outdial string for Centrex that...

• Sends a flash hook
• Dials a two-second delay
• Dials 9 (Centrex access code)
• Dials another two-second delay
• Dials 555-903-5642 (a local 10-digit call, in this example)
• Goes on-hook
... enter the following dial string:

[the system will display F 9 5 5 5 9 0 3 5 6 4 2 ]

If you selected Centrex:

The system will dial the string as programmed and then release the call to Centrex to complete
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the connection.

If you selected trunk-to-trunk:

The system will access another CO line to call the outdial number.

Note: Two CO lines will be utilized, one for the inbound call and one to call the outdial number.

(Continued)

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Be sure the flash hook duration (Function 151, page D.3) is set for the correct timing recognized by the local telco provider.

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1. Enter the outdial number (including the access code and any special characters ). The system will prompt
you to indicate whether DTMF detection at the remote end is required before completing the connection.
If DTMF detection is not required, the system will complete the trunk-to-trunk connection after dialing
the final digit of the outdial number (blind transfer), so you may ignore step 2.
However, if DTMF detection is required, proceed to step 2.

Example: To create an outdial string for trunk-to-trunk transfer that...

• Dials 9 (line group number)
• Pauses for dial tone
• Dials 555 903-5642 (a local 10-digit call, in this example)
• Goes on-hook
... enter the following dial string:

2. For the outdial number, set the day call-forwarding and then the night call forwarding.

After the final digit of the outdial number, the system will begin to play to the called person the following: “You
are receiving a forwarded call. Press any key to accept.” This will play continuously for 30 seconds.
What happens now depends upon whether the system detects DTMF from the called party:
• If it does, the system completes the trunk-to-trunk connection.
• If it doesn’t, the system forwards the call to the programmed call forwarding for this outdial branch (the
next step for which you’re prompted if DTMF detection is required).

Notes: You’ll be prompted to enter a call forwarding destination for an outdial branch only if (a.) the branch uses
trunk-to-trunk and (b.) DTMF detection is required. Enter an extension, branch ID or mailbox number for
the day/night call forwarding of this GoTo Outdial branch.

While both COs are connected, the system constantly monitors the lines for open loops. If it detects an
open loop on either line, it terminates both CO connections. Additionally, the system periodically will
monitor for voice on the connected COs. If it detects no voice traffic, it terminates both CO connections.
Finally, if both COs are connected for 60 minutes, the system will terminate the connection, regardless of
the presence or absence of activity.

Directory branch
A directory branch lets the caller connect by selecting a name from one of two types of directories:
• All-names — The caller selects the person he wishes to reach from the playback of all recorded names
(use this if there are about 10 or fewer names in the directory). The system plays the names in
alphabetical order according to the extension names programmed in Function 31 (see page F.2).
• Alpha — The auto attendant prompts the caller to enter up to three letters of the individual's first or last
2
name and then plays the matched names in alphabetical order according to the extension names
programmed in Function 31 (see page F.2). A second prompt then instructs the caller to press # when
he/she hears the name of the individual.

Note: The actual recording of the names and alpha “key” entry (if the directory type is alpha) will come later in
Function 62 (see page I.2). The directory branch(es) will not be enabled until at least one name has
been recorded. To re-record the directory prompt, “Enter the first three letters of the person’s first name
that you wish to reach,” you must enter Function 61 and then record the prompt for the ID number of the
directory branch.

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Special characters — such as P for pause or F for flash — can also be entered in the dial string.
2
See “Field 5: Name key digits” under Function 165, page D.6

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Auto attendant programming example

(The branch IDs and branch titles shown are for programming purposes only. The caller needs only to press 1, 2, etc., to move
through the choices.)

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Programming sequence
1. Branch ID — A numerical designator which indicates its location and relationship to the other
branches. There can be up to six levels of branches — the first level being a single digit, the second
level being two digits, and so on. The Main Greeting is ID 1 (or, additionally, 2 through 8 if a different
greeting for each different line is desired); each of its sub-branches will have that number, plus an
additional digit of its own (corresponding to choices given to the caller, shown here in bold): 11, 12, 13,
etc. Menu Branch 123 would have sub-branches 1231, 1232, etc.
2. Type — Use a scroll key to select a menu, GoTo, or directory branch. Press # to continue.
3. Name — Enter the name to help identify the branch for later programming changes; this also is the
source for reports and display information at users’ phones. Press # to continue.
4. Destination — Each branch type has different possible destinations as indicated:
Branch type Destination(s)
Menu Sub-branches (created later)
GoTo Extension, mailbox, branch ID, or outside number
Directory List of names (entered in Function 62)
Use a scroll key to select the desired branch type and press #. Then, enter the destination — either an
extension or department (EXT), mailbox (MB), or branch ID (ID) — and its number. Press #.

Additional programming notes

• Automatic disconnect — If ID 9999 is programmed as a destination, the call will be
automatically disconnected.
• Call-forward busy/no answer — Can be programmed (and will be prompted for) only if a
trunk-to-trunk outdial number is the destination of a GoTo branch.
• Call-forward no-response — Programmed (and will be prompted for) only for a menu, directory, or
remote branch.

Deleting a branch
To delete a previously created branch, enter the branch ID, press HOLD, and confirm by pressing a scroll key
(either  or
) and then #.

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Function 43: Automatic day/night mode table

You program the day/night mode table by selecting the day of the week, then entering the start time, and then
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selecting the mode — day, night, day2 or night2. At the time you’ve programmed, the appropriate greeting for
that mode will play and the system will follow the appropriate day or night forwarding. Day forwarding is the same
for both day mode and day2 mode; night forwarding is the same for both night mode and night2 mode. Enter the
times in military time (0000–2359). Each day can have up to six different times.
1. Select the day of the week by pressing a scroll key (either  or
).
2. Press # to confirm.
3. Enter the day’s start time in 24-hour format.
4. Press # to confirm.
5. Select the mode — DAY, NIGHT, DAY2 or NIGHT2 — by pressing a scroll key (either  or
).
6. Press # to confirm.
7. Repeat steps 3–6 for the day’s next setting or press # again to program another day.
8. When finished, press # again to exit.

Note: To delete an entry, press HOLD.

Day/night mode worksheet example

In the example below, the company has:
• Day mode programmed for: 8 AM to 12 noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 8 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday and Saturday; and 1 PM to 5 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Night mode programmed for after 5 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Night2 mode for Wednesday and Saturday after 2 PM and all day Sunday.
• Day2 mode for lunchtime Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

Start Start Start Start Start Start Start
time Mode time Mode time Mode time Mode time Mode time Mode time Mode

1 0800 D 0800 D 0800 D 0800 D 0800 D 0800 D

2 1200 D2 1200 D2 1400 N2 1200 D2 1200 D2 1400 N2

3 1300 D 1300 D 1300 D 1300 D

4 1700 N 1700 N 1700 N 1700 N

5
6

Note: For the schedule to take effect, the system must be placed in the “auto” mode.

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Available only on branches ID1–ID8.

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Remote setting of day, night, holiday and auto modes

Normally, the system’s day/night mode operation will be manually controlled at an ESI Feature Phone and/or
set to follow the day/night mode tables (programmed by the Installer) automatically. In addition, the
Administrator can remotely change the mode and/or re-record the holiday greeting to handle unexpected
closings such as for inclement weather.
Remotely logging into the system with either the Installer password or the Administrator password lets the
caller do the following for branch IDs 1–8:
• Re-record the greetings (day, night, day2 and night2).
• Re-record the holiday greeting.
• Change the mode to day/night/holiday/day2/night2 (or auto).
1. At the main greeting, enter

7 8 9 # or 4 5 6 # — or the new password — to enter remote
programming mode.
2. You’ll hear prompts that will allow you to change the answer mode (day, night, day2, night2, holiday or
auto) and/or to re-record the holiday greeting and the main greeting (ID 1). Follow the prompts to perform
the desired operation.
3. Exit by pressing
and hanging up.

Prompts for remote settings: an outline

1 Set answer mode

1 Day mode
2 Night mode
3 Holiday mode
4 Use day/night table*
5 Day2 mode
6 Night2 mode

2 Record holiday main greeting

3 Record daytime main greeting

4 Record nighttime main greeting

5 Record day2 main greeting

6 Record night2 main greeting

Note: If the system is answered live and call is then routed to a mailbox, the Administrator can press 8 to return
to the main greeting and then follow the steps for making remote settings.

* This is used if the Installer has programmed an automatic calendar.

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Function 5: Voice mail programming

To simplify initial installation, all programmed extensions will automatically have the generic personal greeting,
“You have reached the mailbox for extension [xxx].” The mailbox user should replace this with a personalized
greeting. Each mailbox must have a greeting recorded for the ESI system to consider the mailbox active.

Function 51: Maximum message/recording length

Although the system will store only the actual message as left by the caller, the time set here is the maximum
time to allow for a message. The range is 1–60 minutes for messages, and 1–120 minutes for recordings and
greetings. (The maximum number of new messages and recordings in a mailbox, regardless of length, is 128.)
Default: 3 (minutes) for messages, 10 (minutes) for recordings.

Function 52: Message purge control

To avoid having unneeded messages filling up the system’s memory, values entered here will establish how
messages are to be automatically erased by the system if its Memory Module’s free space gets too low. The
system’s purge routine will begin only when the system's Memory Module is 95% full and will remove messages,
down to 90% full, according to the following programmed values:
Value Meaning
New New messages older than the number of days programmed.
Old Old messages older than the number of days programmed.
Group Group mailbox messages older than the number of days programmed.
Rec Recordings that are older than the days indicated.
Del Message Recycle Bin messages older than the number of days programmed.

The range for each item is 0–365 days. A “0” indicates that a type of message is not to be removed unless
deleted by the user.

Example: To set the system to erase old messages more than 3 days old and group messages more than 5 days
older and not to erase any newly deleted messages or recordings (if the system’s Memory Module becomes
full), enter 0, 3, 5, 0 and 0 as prompted.

Note: If the Memory Module becomes full but no message or recording can be purged according to the settings,
callers will hear a “voice-mail-full” prompt until free space becomes available on the Memory Module.

Default: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0.

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Function 53: Guest/info mailboxes

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Any guest mailbox can be programmed as either a guest or info mailbox. Enter the mailbox number and select
Guest or Info by pressing a scroll ( or
) key.

Guest mailboxes
Guest mailboxes are designed to be used by personnel, such as in outside sales or manufacturing, who
don’t have an extension assigned to them.

Notes: A guest mailbox can be handled like a regular extension (i.e., listed in the directory, assigned a station key,
etc.), and is password-protected by default.
Guest mailboxes do not support AutoPage (but do support off-premises “reach-me”).

Info mailboxes
Info mailboxes can be used to give callers information on a variety of different subjects by “publishing” these
mailbox numbers. Info mailboxes are identical to guest mailboxes except that the caller will not be given a
record tone after the personal greeting (the information to be played). Instead, the caller will be forwarded as
programmed in this function (default is the caller will be disconnected after the information is played).
Guest/info mailboxes are created or deleted here, but are turned “on” only when a personal greeting (the
information to be played) has been recorded. Deleting the personal greetings will turn “off” the mailbox.
To record a greeting, press PROGRAM
and the mailbox number; then press # to confirm, and follow the
prompts. The default password is the mailbox number. The maximum length of the recording time is 14 minutes.
Below is an example of a completed Programming Worksheet, showing the sequence of programming:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
MB Name Type Ext. fwd. Line grp. CF day CF night
400 Dana Guest Y 9
402 Literature Info MB 501 MB 501

Each programming step is defined as follows:

1. Mailbox number — Enter a guest mailbox number.
2. Name — The mailbox name is used for the display, reports, and as a programming aid. The name
length can be no longer than 10 characters (see “Entering alphanumeric characters,” page C.2).
Default: The Mailbox number.
3. Type — Select a mailbox type: Guest or Info.
Default: Guest.
4. External forward (guest mailbox only) — A guest mailbox can be set to allow off-premises “reach-me.”
Default: No.
5. Line group — Used for off-premises “reach-me.”
Default: 9.
6. and 7. Call forward (info mailbox only) — An info mailbox can be set to call forward after the personal
greeting has played to an extension, department, a mailbox or a branch ID for day mode and differently
for night mode.
Default: ID9999 (automatic disconnect).

Broadcast mailbox
Mailbox 500, the broadcast mailbox, is a special mailbox that can be used to leave messages for all of the
system’s digital station users (see “Numbering plan selections,” page C.2) who have recorded a personal
greeting. The broadcast mailbox’s user list cannot be edited. Guest mailboxes are not included in the
broadcast group. For more information, refer to the ESI-50L User’s Guide.

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Function 54: Group mailboxes and the broadcast mailbox

Broadcast mailbox
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The broadcast mailbox is a special group mailbox which can be used to leave messages for all of the
system’s station users who have recorded a personal greeting. The broadcast mailbox’s user list cannot be
edited. Guest mailboxes are not included in the broadcast group.

Group mailboxes
Group mailboxes can be used for quickly leaving the same message simultaneously in many individual
users’ mailboxes. Anyone who knows the password can leave messages for all users listed as members of
that group and who have recorded a personal greeting. (If no member has a personal greeting recorded, the
group mailbox won’t save any messages.) The Installer, Administrator or group mailbox “owner(s)” may set or
change the list of group mailbox members. To record a greeting, press PROGRAM
and the mailbox
number; then press # to confirm, and follow the prompts. The default password is the mailbox number. The
maximum recording length is controlled by Function 51; the default is 10 minutes.

Important: A group mailbox is turned “on” (able to record and playback messages) only when its “owner” has
recorded a greeting for it, such as “This is the group mailbox for East Coast Regional Sales.” Similarly,
deleting the group mailbox greeting will turn “off” the group mailbox; any outstanding messages will
remain in its members’ mailboxes until erased by each member.

Notes: Programming 0 (zero) as the password lets anyone leave group messages or program the group mailbox.
If a user saves a group message, it will be saved as a new message.
Broadcast and group mailboxes can have a maximum of 32 messages per mailbox.
When a message is deleted from the group mailbox, this deletes all copies from its member mailboxes.
Conversely, when the last user to delete his/her copy of the message does so, this deletes the message
from the group mailbox.

Here is the programming sequence:

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1. Enter the group mailbox number.
2. Enter group member mailboxes’ numbers — 1. 2.
Separate each by #; enter # # to end the list. MB Group member mailboxes’ numbers
Range: Depends on dial plan selected (see
501 102 104 106 107 122 303 314
“Numbering plan selections,” page C.2).

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Mailbox numbering depends on the selected dial plan; see page C.2.

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Function 55: Message notification

On a mailbox-by-mailbox basis for user or guest mailboxes, the system can be programmed to call an off-premises
number or another extension to deliver messages or dial to an external commercial paging network to activate a
user's pager. ESI-50L will call or page when the first new message has been left in a mailbox and will repeat (at
the interval of minutes programmed in this function) until the new message(s) have been deleted, saved or moved.
The user can program either a phone or pager number. The Installer and Administrator can set, on an individual-
station basis:
• The number to be called
• A delay period
• The number of attempts (maximum of 99)
• The interval between attempts
• A “quiet period" to suspend phone delivery — e.g., late at night (the quiet period is an on-and-off time that
applies to all days of the week)

Note: Only pager or phone notification can be programmed, not both.

Function 551: Station delivery options

Programming of the station options, as shown below, can be performed by the Installer or Administrator.
In addition, the user can change his/her phone number and pager number (but not phone or pager delay
time). The phone number’s maximum length is 24 digits.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Number Delay Attempts Interval Quiet on Quiet off
1. Phone 2145556789 30 6 60 10:30PM 7:15AM
2. Pager 2145551234 0 10 30

To program, enter the station/extension number and choose 1 for phone number or 2 for pager number.
Then, enter:
1. Phone/pager number — The number to be dialed (without the CO line group [9, 8, or 71–76]).
2. Delay — How many minutes the system is to wait before dialing the phone or pager number.
This allows the user to pick up a message if he is in the office.
Range: 0–500. Default: 0.
3. Attempts — How many times the system will call/page.
Range: 0–99. (0 turns off delivery.) Default: 3.
4. Interval — How many minutes should elapse between attempts.
Range: 10–1440. Default: 30.
5. Quiet period on — When the quiet period should begin.
Default: (None.)
6. Quiet period off — When the quiet period should end.
Default: (None.)

Notes: For the Quiet period on or Quiet period off parameters, a value in either of 0:00 is invalid and will
cause notification not to work.
To insert a special code, press the right scroll key (
) to select the desired special code:
# ,
, F or P (see below). Press # to confirm the inserted character and continue.
Press # # to complete the entry. Use the down arrow key () to backspace.
Once the number is saved you can use the scroll keys to move back and forth to view the number.
To edit the number, you must delete it and enter the correct number.

Code What it produces

# # DTMF tone


DTMF tone
F Flash hook
P Two-second pause

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Function 552: Delivery/paging parameters

The sequence of programming is as follows:
1. CO line access — Enter the CO line group (9, 8, or 71–76) that is to be accessed for delivery.
Default: 9.
2. Pager dialing pause — When paging, the system will send the mailbox number to be shown in the
pager’s display. To allow time for the paging service to answer, enter the pause, in seconds, to occur
between when the system dials the pager number and when it then dials the mailbox number.
Range: 0–20. Default: 6.

Note: The message notification and delivery process uses one CO line at a time. As a result, if a system has
multiple users who have programmed delivery options, there may be a delay in notification.

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Function 56: Cascade notification mailboxes

In addition to individual mailbox paging, ESI-50L can support up to 10 cascade notification mailboxes (533–542).
These can be assigned to anyone who requires escalating levels of notification beyond the single level available
in all user mailboxes. In this function, you program the notification numbers and number of times each is to be
notified before the next notification number is dialed; additionally, the mailbox owner can program these settings.
To record a greeting, press PROGRAM
and the mailbox number; then press # to confirm, and follow the
prompts. The default password is the mailbox number. The maximum recording length is controlled by Function 51;
the default is 10 minutes.

Cascade mailbox options

The user can program up to three external numbers, of up to 24 digits each, to be called or paged whenever
the mailbox takes a new or urgent message. The system will dial the first number (for the number of times
listed), then dial the second paging number (for the number of times listed), and finally dial the third number,
continuing in this sequence to call all three numbers until the message has been retrieved.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
MB 1st Number Type Attempts 2nd Number Type Attempts 3rd Number Type
533 2145553232 PHONE 2 2145554254 PHONE 3 2145555452 PAGER

To program this, enter:

1. The mailbox number — Range: 533–542. [Then press 1 to enter number programming, and proceed
to Step 2.]
2. First number — The number to be dialed (without the CO line group).
3. Type — PHONE or PAGER. Use scroll keys to select.
4. Attempts — How many times the system will call before adding the second number.
Range: 0–99 (0 immediately pages all numbers). Default: 1.
5. Second number — The number to be dialed (without the CO line group).
6. Type — PHONE or PAGER. Use scroll keys to select.
7. Attempts — How many times the system will call before adding the third number.
Range: 0–99. Default: 1.
8. Third number — The number to be dialed (without the CO line group).
9. Type — PHONE or PAGER. Use scroll keys to select.

Note: Use the
scroll key to enter special characters; use the  scroll key to backspace. Press # to
confirm the inserted character and continue. Press # # to complete the entry.
To change the number, delete and then re-enter it.

Cascade notification parameters

The cascade notification mailboxes will use the same CO line group and pager dialing pause as programmed
in Function 552 (see page H.5).

Notification interval
To program the notification interval parameter for a cascade notification mailbox:
1. Enter the mailbox number (533–542).
2. Press 2 to set parameters for the mailbox.
3. Enter the number of minutes for the interval between attempts.
Range: 1–1440. Default: 30.

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Function 57: Q & A mailboxes

You can create question and answer (Q & A) mailboxes (490–499). Each Q & A mailbox owner can record up
to 10 questions. The questions are recorded in the same manner as recording users’ multiple personal greetings
(see the User’s Guide, ESI # 0450-1135). The individual answer segments recorded by the caller are stored as a
single message, with the answer segments separated by short beep tones. Each answer segment's maximum
length will be as programmed in Function 51 (see page H.1). Normal message handling capability — delete,
save, etc. — applies to the entire message (all segments).
The caller, when recording each answer, can be instructed to conclude by pressing 1 or to pause for the next
question (the system advances when it detects either a 3-second period of silence or the pressing of 1) — e.g.,
"Record your name at the tone and press 1 when finished”… “Record your address at the tone and press 1
when finished." If the caller fails to respond to two questions in a row, the system disconnects the call.

Important: This programming creates or deletes Q & A mailboxes, but these mailboxes are turned “on” only when the
mailbox owner has recorded questions. Similarly, deleting all questions turns “off” the mailbox.

To record questions, press PROGRAM
and the mailbox number; then press # to confirm, and follow the prompts.
The default password is the mailbox number. The maximum recording length is controlled by Function 51; the
default is 10 minutes.
Here is an example of a completed programming worksheet (numbers correspond to steps on next page):
1. 2. 3. 4.
MB Name CF day CF night
490 Employment ID 9999 ID 9999
491 Survey ID 9999 ID 9999

Each programming step is defined as follows:

1. Mailbox number — Enter a Q & A mailbox number.
2. Name — The mailbox name is used for the display, reports, and as a programming aid. The name length
can be no longer than 10 characters (see “Entering alphanumeric characters,” page C.2).
Default: The mailbox number.
3. & 4. Call forward — A Q & A mailbox can be set to call forward, after the last question has been
answered, to an extension, department, a mailbox or a branch ID for day mode and differently for night
mode.
Default: ID9999 (automatic disconnect).

Tip: If you need a Q & A mailbox with more than 10 questions, set the call-forwarding to another
Q & A mailbox.

Function 58: Message move and delete

When enabled, this prompts the mailbox user, when moving a message, to do one of the following:
• Move the message and save a copy in his/her mailbox.
• Move the message and delete it from his/her mailbox.
Default: Disabled.

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Function 6: Recording
Function 61: Re-record main greeting
The main greeting prompts are re-recorded here.

Recording a prompt
1. Practice the prompt by recording and re-recording (start and stop by pressing 1).
2. When satisfied with its quality, press # to confirm.

Note: Deleting a system prompt by pressing HOLD (instead of #) restores to the default recording.

System prompts
• Busy (530) — Plays to the outside caller if an extension is busy.
Default: "That extension is busy.”
• No answer (531) — Plays to the caller if an extension does not answer.
Default: "That extension does not answer.”
• Hold (532) — Plays to the caller who makes a menu selection or enters an extension number.
Default: "One moment, please.”
• Q/Z (534) — Plays to a caller who has selected an alphabetic directory; instructs the caller to press 1 for the
letters Q or Z since these two letters do not appear on the phone keypad; plays at the end of the first
directory prompt (but only if a name in the directory starts with a Q or Z).
Default: "For the letters Q or Z, use key number 1.”
• No names matched (535) — Plays to the caller if, in a directory branch, the first letter he/she selected has
no names associated with it, or if he/she has listened to all of the names played and has made no
selection. After playing the prompt, the ESI system forwards the call to the extension, branch or mailbox as
programmed in call forward no response.
Default: "No names matched; one moment please.”
• End of message (537) — Plays after a caller leaving a message presses 1 to stop recording; the prompt
then tells the caller his/her options.
Default: “To continue this recording, press 1; to return to the main menu, press 8; or, if finished, press

and hang up.”
• Holiday main greeting (540) — Plays to callers when the system has been manually placed in holiday mode.
Default: "Thank you for calling. Our office is closed in observance of the holiday. You may dial your party’s
extension, at any time, or please call back during regular business hours.”

Note: While in holiday mode, the system follows night mode programming for call routing.

• VIP PC Attendant Console Queue Prompts: 648, 649 — Plays to callers when they are automatically or
manually placed in the Attendant Queue in VIP PC Attendant Console.
Default: “All attendants are currently busy. One moment, please.”

Note: Deleting a system prompt by pressing HOLD (instead of #) restores to the default recording.

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Function 62: Record directory names

This function is accessible only if a directory branch has been created as part of auto attendant programming.
Enter the extension number and record the name. If this is a by-alpha branch, the system will automatically set
the name key using the name assigned in Functions 31, 33, or 53; if necessary, enter a different name key.

Important: Make photocopies of the blank worksheet for preparing directories and making future changes. As names
change, the Administrator can enter this function and change any field via the Administrator password.

1. 2. 3.
Ext. Recorded name Key
102 John Jones 564
113 Janet Smith 526

Each programming step is defined as follows:

1. Extension number — Enter the extension number for the directory name.
2. Record name — Press 1 to begin recording and press 1 again when finished.
3. Name key — (Necessary if the directory type is alpha [see “Directory branch,” page G.3].)
Enter the numeric equivalent to the letters appearing on a phone keypad (for Q or Z, use 1). Up to three
numbers may be entered. See Function 165 (page D.6) for more information.
A by-alpha directory branch allows the caller to be connected to a system user by selecting his/her name from a
directory. The alpha directory has two prompts: the first instructs the caller to enter the first three letters of the
individual’s first or last name; the second instructs the caller to press # when he/she hears the desired individual’s
name. The system then plays the matched names to the caller, in alphabetical order according to the extension
names programmed in Function 31 (see page F.2).
With the name key set to three digits, when a caller selects a directory branch and dials only one or two digits to
select a name, the system will wait three seconds for the entry of another digit. If the system receives no other
digit within that time, the auto attendant will begin to play, in alphabetical order, the subset of directory names
bounded by the digits dialed.

Examples: Caller dials 5 and waits three seconds. The system plays names beginning with J, K, and L.
Caller dials 3 2 and waits three seconds. The system plays names beginning with DA through FC.
Caller dials 7 7 2. The system plays names beginning with PPA through SSC.

If a user dials more than three digits, the system ignores the additional digits (except for the # key, which signals
the directory to connect the caller to the extension or department associated with the directory entry that’s playing).

Note: To re-record the prompt that says, “Enter the first three letters of the person’s last name,” you must enter
Function 61 and then enter the ID number of the directory branch.

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Function 63: Message-on-hold (MOH) programming

MOH can be:
• A live feed from an external music source connected to the MOH connector located on the side of
the cabinet.
• One of three default, generic MOHs pre-recorded by the factory.
• A custom MOH loaded into the system by using a cassette recorder plugged into the MOH connector.

Function 631: MOH source

This selects the source for the system that will be played to callers on hold.
Code Source
590 Live external source*
591 Pre-recorded music
592 Pre-recorded with “please continue to hold”
593 Pre-recorded with “dial 0 or extension from hold”
594 Customer-recorded message on hold
595 Customer-recorded message on hold
596 Customer-recorded message on hold
597 Customer-recorded message on hold
598 Customer-recorded message on hold
599 Customer-recorded message on hold
600 Customer-recorded message on hold
601 Customer-recorded message on hold
602 Customer-recorded message on hold

* Dialing off-hold doesn’t work (can still dial off greetings and announcements).

Default: 592 (generic message-on-hold).

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Function 632: MOH recording

1. Connect the message/music source to the MOH port on the side of the cabinet.

Note: The connector is monophonic-only — if you use a stereo source, you must either set it to output
mono, if possible, or use a stereo-to-mono conversion cable (or adapter).

2. Enter the prompt number to be recorded.

3. Press 1 to begin recording. To aid you in queuing, the source will be played through the
phone’s speaker.

Note: The recorded material should not have a “beginning” or “end” — so that playback can loop
continuously. The maximum record length is controlled by the amount of space available on the
Memory Module.

4. Press 1 when finished. The recording will play back so you can review it.
5. Press # to accept the recording.

Function 633: MOH volume

If a custom MOH is recorded, the output volume can be adjusted in this function.
Range: 1 (faint)–12 (loudest). Default: 6.

Notes: If an external audio source such as a radio is used for MOH, adjust the volume at the source.

To turn live MOH volume completely off, turn off volume at the source.

To turn recorded MOH volume completely off, select (in Function 631) one of the prompts in the range
of 594–598, but make sure it’s blank. These prompts are blank by default; if you have recorded some
audio on all of them, just select one and record a few seconds of silence.

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Function 7: Reports
Important: You may wish to read “Feature description: SMDR” (beginning on page K.1) before using this function.

Report printing
The system’s built-in reports can be output to a printer or a PC via the Maintenance/SMDR port.
When printing captured reports from the PC to a laser printer, use a fixed monoproportional font (such as Andale
Mono, Courier New or Letter Gothic), 9 points or smaller.
From either the Installer or Administrator programming menu, select the desired report as shown in Functions
72, 74 and 75 (starting below). The reports can be printed with either: (1) the data saved for inclusion in future
reports, or (2) the data and totals cleared. (You can’t clear data in either the system program report or the
system speed-dial report.)

Reporting functions
• Function 71: System program report — Provides a hard copy of the system’s current programming.
Compare this vs. the programmer’s worksheet to verify the accuracy of the programmed data.
• Function 72: ESI Presence Management access door report — Provides historical data on
access door entry.
• Function 74: Voice mail statistics report — Provides statistics indicating the message activity in each
mailbox since the data was last cleared.
• Function 75: System speed-dial list — Lists the current system speed-dial numbers. Distribute a copy to
those who are authorized to use them.

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Function 72: ESI Presence Management access door report

The ESI Presence Management access door report is available to the Installer and System Administrator, and is
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based on historical data for the desired access door RFID Reader.
The report contains records of extensions/mailboxes, names, RFID tag numbers, and the date and time from the
10,000 most recent records for access-only door (not entrance/exit) RFID Readers in the system. Once the limit
of 10,000 is reached, older records are discarded as newer records are stored. Initializing the system deletes all
stored records.
1. Enter the extension number of the desired access door RFID Reader, and press #.

EPM READER
EXT: 123

2. Enter the start time in 12-hour, HHMM format, and press #.

ENTER START TIME

3. Use the scroll keys to select AM or PM for the start time, and press #.

ENTER AM OR PM

4. The eight-digit start date for this report is composed of two digits for the month, two digits for the day, and
four digits for the year. The start date should be today’s date or earlier. Enter the start date in MMDDYYYY
format, and press #.

ENTER START DATE

5. Enter the end time in 12-hour, HHMM format, and press #.

ENTER END TIME

6. Use the scroll keys to select AM or PM for the end time, and press #.

ENTER AM OR PM

(Continued)

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For reference, if necessary, consult the ESI Presence Management Installation Manual (ESI #0450-0792).

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7. The eight-digit end date for this report is composed of two digits for the month, two digits for the day, and
four digits for the year. The end date should be no earlier than the start date. Enter the end date in
MMDDYYYY format, and press #.

ENTER END DATE

8. To print the report, press 1 and then #.

PRESS 1 TO PRINT
REPORT

Here’s an example of an access door report for an RFID Reader:

Notes: Extensions and mailboxes are reported as four digits each, regardless of your numbering plan selection.
Each RFID tag that hasn’t been assigned an extension or mailbox is reported as 0000.

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Feature description:
SMDR
SMDR (station message detail reporting) call records are output in real time via an ESI phone system’s
Maintenance/SMDR serial port. Connect a standard serial printer or call accounting system to the serial port.
SMDR data will be stored temporarily if a laptop is connected for programming (five minutes after you exit
programming mode, the buffered SMDR will resume output to the serial port).
The output from the serial port is: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity [the baud rate is selected under Function 18
(see page D.11)].
SMDR may be output in one of three formats, selected in system programming: standard, CSV, or extended.
The standard format is the default.

Standard SMDR format

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ESI’s standard SMDR output format, which is compatible with the standard Panasonic DBS format except for
the last two (ESI-exclusive) items, is as shown below:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
T MM/DD HH:MM:SS HH:MM:SS NNN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX AAAAAAAAAA LL

Regardless of numbering plan, the columns are:

• Call type — Outbound (“O”), inbound (“I”) or transferred (“T”) at column 1.
• Date (“MM/DD”) — Begins at column 3.
• Start time (“HH:MM:SS”) — Begins at column 9.
• Duration (“HH:MM:SS”) — Begins at column 18.
• Extension number (“NNN”) — Begins at column 27.
• Digits dialed (right-justified)/Caller ID (left-justified) — Begins at column 31 (28 characters).
• Account code (“AAAA”) — Begins at column 60. (See also “SMDR format when using account codes,”
page K.5.)
• CO line number (“LL”) — Begins at column 77.
Each record is terminated with a line feed and carriage return character.

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CSV SMDR format

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The comma-separated value (CSV) format is readable from within Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet
applications.

Note: The CSV format does not support account codes (see page K.5).

A CSV record is output for each completed call, and represented as follows (word-wrapped):

Format:
"T","MMDDYYYY","HHMMSS","HHMMSS","NNN","XXXXXXXXXX. . .XXX","CCCCCCCCCC. . .CCC","LL"

Example:
"O","10312003","221502","020512","190","12125551212","","11"

The fields are:

• Call type (“T”) — Outbound (“O”), inbound (“I”) or transferred (“T”).
• Start date (“MMDDYYYY”) — Eight characters, zero-filled.
• Start time (“HHMMSS”) — Six characters, zero-filled; 24 hour clock.
• Duration (“HHMMSS”) — Six characters, zero-filled.
• Extension number (“NNN”) — Four characters, space-filled, right-justified.
• Digits dialed/Caller ID (“XXXXXXXX . . . XXX”) — Up to 28 characters, null-filled.
• Caller ID name (“CCCCCCCCC . . . CCC”) — Up to 24 characters, null-filled.
• Line number (“LL”) — Three characters, null-filled, right-justified.
Each field is delimited with double quote marks and separated with a single comma. Null fields are still
included as place holders (as shown in the example, above). Each record is terminated with a line feed and
carriage return character.

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Extended SMDR format

Note: The extended SMDR format is available on only ESI Communications Servers that are running system
software xx.3.0 (or higher). For system software downloads, visit www.esiresellers.com/software.

000000000010000000002000000000300000000040000000005000000000600000000070000000008000000000900000000010
0123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012
T MM/DD HH:MM:SS HH:MM:SS NNNN VTTT dddddddddddddddddddddddd aaaaaaaaaa dddddddddddd cccccccccccc

Regardless of numbering plan, the columns are:

• Call type — Outbound (“O”), inbound (“I”) or transferred (“T”) at column 1.
• Date (“MM/DD”) — Begins at column 3.
• Start time (“HH:MM:SS”) — Begins at column 8.
The start date and time of (a.) when the call was originated from or (b.) presented to the system or
(c.) retrieved from hold or (d.) successfully transferred.
• Duration (“HH:MM:SS”) — Begins at column 17.
The duration of the connection to the call plus, if the call was transferred or placed on hold, the duration
the call was on hold until the call was retrieved from hold or the transfer was completed or the call was
released (disconnected).
• Extension number (“NNNN”) — Begins at column 26.
Includes the number of the resource that answered or originated the trunk call. Trunk numbers are prefixed with T
(trunk-to-trunk calls only). If an incoming call isn’t answered and subsequently disconnects, this field will be blank.
• CO trunk number (“VTTT”) — Begins at column 31.
When a voice mailbox answers a trunk call and the caller disconnects, the call record generated will populate
this field with an asterisk (*). Otherwise, the field will be blank.
• Digits dialed — Begins at column 36 (24 characters).
Outgoing and transferred outgoing calls: dialed number. Incoming and incoming transferred calls: DNIS or DID
digits (DNIS takes precedence).
• Account code (“AAAA”) — Begins at column 61. (See also “SMDR format when using account codes,” page K.5.)
The account code will appear only in the call record of the station that dialed the account code.
• Incoming Caller ID number (“dddd”) — Begins at column 78 (10 characters).
• Incoming Caller ID name (“cccc”) — Begins at column 91 (12 characters).
Each record is terminated with a line feed and carriage return character.

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Reporting conventions and rules

• Inbound and outbound call records are generated only for calls between a station and a CO line. ESI systems
provide SMDR records only for calls answered by, or originated from, a system extension. ESI systems don’t
provide SMDR records for the following types of calls (except where noted):
– Incoming calls . . .
• To the auto attendant that don’t leave the auto attendant. (Provided only in extended SMDR format.)
• Directly to a mailbox. (Provided only in extended SMDR format.)
• Call-forwarded off-premises (using ESI Presence Management).
– Outgoing calls . . .
• Call-forwarded off-premises (using ESI Presence Management).
• Sent to the auto attendant and forwarded out using go-to outdial branches.
• Generated using message delivery notification.
• The duration of each call record represents the period of time that the station controlled its portion of a call. A
record is generated each time a station does any of the following:
– Disconnects.
– Places a call on hold.
– Transfers a call.
A single CO call could be included in multiple records if it is transferred from station to station.
• Periods when calls are placed on hold or attempts at supervised transfers are unsuccessful are included in the
station's record.
• A new record begins when a station answers an incoming call, a transferred call, or a hold recall.
• Records will be generated independently for all stations in a conference. If more than one CO line is involved
in a conference, each call record generated by that conference will be associated with only the last line
disconnected.
• Dialed digits don’t include the line group or location number.
• Outbound calls begin a call record 10 seconds after the call has cleared toll restriction.

PC interface
Use an RS-232C cable to connect a PC’s serial port to the system’s Maintenance/SMDR port.

Note: SMDR data will be stored temporarily if a laptop is connected for programming (five to 15 minutes after
you exit programming mode, the buffered SMDR data will resume output to the serial port).

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SMDR format when using account codes

The account code will be output in the SMDR record in character positions 60 through 69, inclusive (compliant
with Panasonic DBS SMDR format). A new line will be generated each time someone enters an account code
(indicated below by “A”).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
T MM/DD HH:MM:SS HH:MM:SS NNN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX AAAAAAAAAA LL

Examples: One account code entered during an incoming call:

12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
I 11/23 09:22:45 00:10:15 104 2145559700 DOE AND CO. 1234500001 07

Three different account codes entered during the same incoming call:

12345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890
I 11/23 09:22:45 00:10:15 104 2145552324 AAA FINANCIAL 1234500001 07
I 11/23 09:33:00 00:27:00 104 2145552324 AAA FINANCIAL 1234500010 07
I 11/23 10:00:00 00:56:22 104 2145552324 AAA FINANCIAL 1234500050 07

A user should be able to tell from this SMDR report that the following charges should apply:
• Account 1234500001, for a 10-minute, 15-second call (between 9:22:45 and 9:33:00).
• Account 1234500010, for a 27-minute call (between 9:33:00 and 10:00:00).
• Account 1234500050, for a 56-minute, 22-second call (between 10:00:00 and 10:56:22).

There’s no indication in the SMDR record if an incorrect account number was used.

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Function 8: IP programming
While the ESI-50L doesn’t work with IP-related features (such as Esi-Link or IP stations), this function lets the
System Administrator or Installer perform the programming steps that lets the ESI-50L use the Network Services
Processor (NSP). When you enter F8, the first screen will appear as shown here. Press 1 to view licensing or 2 4
to program the NSP, which is required for using VIP, VIP Professional, and VIP PC Attendant Console.

IP PROGRAMMING
CMD:_

Function 81: Display licenses

Function 81 is used to view the license information for certain features, including VIP. This function cannot
change license information (if you need any such changes, contact an ESI representative).
Parameters include:
• Max — The total number of licenses (users) that can have the feature enabled.
• Used — The total number of licenses in use. For VIP, this is the total number of extensions that have unified
messaging enabled.

LICENSE VIP
MAX:0 USED:0

Use the scroll keys to view the different license types:

• VIP
• VIP PC Attendant Attendant Console
• VIP Professional
• VIP auto-record
• RFID tags (for ESI Presence Management)

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Function 824: Network Services Processor (NSP)

The built-in NSP provides an IP network connection for maintenance and other features, such as VIP unified
messaging. You enter each of the following parameters in one operation.
• NSP private IP address — View or enter the IP address for the NSP.
Range: 1.0.0.1 through 254.254.254.254.
• NSP subnet mask — Enter the IP subnet mask of the network to which the NSP is connected.
Range: 0.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.252.
• NSP gateway — Enter the default gateway IP address of the NSP.
Range: 1.0.0.1 through 254.254.254.254.
• NSP public address — Enter the public WAN address that routes to the NSP if it differs from that for the PBX.
Range: 1.0.0.1 through 254.254.254.254.
The following parameters will appear only if VIP unified messaging has been installed on the system:
• Unified messaging e-mail server — Enter the IP address of the customer’s e-mail server.
Range: 1.0.0.1 through 254.254.254.254.
• Unified messaging e-mail address — Enter the e-mail address assigned by the e-mail System
Administrator. To enter a period (“dot”), press 1. To enter the @ symbol, press # #.

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Index
Access schedules, F.16 Cascade notification, H.6
ACD Group, H.3
ACD department detail report, J.1–J.3 Guest/info, H.1–H.2
Alphanumeric characters, entering, C.2 Q & A, H.7
Answer ring assignment, E.3 Maintenance port, D.11, K.1
Auto attendant block, F.6 Manual day/night mode, F.13
Auto attendant programming MOH, I.2–I.4
Automatic day/night mode table, G.1–G.5 Network Services Processor (NSP), L.2
Branches, G.1–G.5 Numbering plan, C.2
Deleting a branch, G.5 Outbound CO line groups, E.2
Directory branch, G.3 Overhead paging, F.4–F.5
GoTo branch, G.1 Passwords, Installer and Administrator, D.1
Menu branch, G.1 Personal Call Routing, F.18
Programming sequence, G.5 Private line, F.15
Remote setting, G.7 Programming
Broadcast mailbox, H.2 Accessing user station programming, D.1
Call waiting, F.6 Entering programming mode, C.4
Caller ID, E.6–E.7 Keys, C.1
CO lines, E.1–E.7 Selectable numbering plan, C.2
Access codes and toll restriction, E.4 Programming System program report, J.1
Answer ring assignment, E.3 Prompts, re-recording, I.1
Line disconnect, E.6 Recording, F.6, I.1–I.4
Line receive volume, E.6 MOH programming, I.2–I.4
Outbound line groups, E.2 Recording directory names, I.2
Parameters, E.6 Re-recording system prompts, I.1
Day/night modes, E.3 Tone, D.4
Day/night/holiday modes, F.13, G.7 Reports, J.1–L.2, K.1
Department programming, F.6–F.11 ACD department detail report, J.1–J.3
Digital Feature Phones ESI Presence Management access door report, J.2
Extension definition and routing, F.2 SMDR, K.1
Display licenses, L.1 System program report, J.1
Do not disturb (DND), F.6 System speed-dial list, J.1
Entering programming mode, C.4 Voice mail programming report, J.1
ESI Cellular Management Voice mail statistics report, J.1
Cellular Access Key, F.15 RFID tag number, F.18
ESI Presence Management, C.1, C.2, D.3, D.9, F.16, J.2 Selectable numbering plan, C.2
ESI Presence Management RFID Reader Serial port, D.11
Parameters, F.19 Serial ports, K.1
ESI System Programmer, B.1, C.1 Service observing, F.6
Esi-Dex, D.10, E.7 SMDR
System speed-dial, F.6 SMDR report, K.1
System speed-dial list, J.1 SMDR port, D.11
Extension button mapping, F.11–F.20 Speed-dialing. See Esi-Dex
Cellular Access Key, F.15 Status Indicator Lamp, A.1
CO line key, F.13 System modes. See Day/night/holiday modes
Private line key, F.15 System program report, J.1
Speed-dial key, F.13 System prompts, re-recording, I.1
Station key, F.13 System timing parameters, D.3
Virtual Mailbox Key, F.15 Time/date, setting, D.2
Extension definition and routing, F.1–F.5 Toll restriction, E.4, F.6
Digital Feature Phones, F.2 Tone, recording, D.4
Extension numbering, C.2, F.2 Translation table programming, E.4
Functions Unified messaging, L.2
Function 2 — CO lines, E.1–E.7 VIP, D.8, L.2
Function 371, F.16 VIP Softphone, F.8
Function 372, F.18 Virtual Mailbox Key, E.3, F.15
Function 373, F.19 Voice mail programming, H.1–H.4
Function 374, F.19 Cascade notification mailboxes, H.6
Function 5 — Voice mail programming, H.1–H.4 Group mailboxes, H.3
Function 6 — Recording, I.1–I.4 Guest/info mailboxes, H.1–H.2
Function 7 — Reports, J.1–L.2 Maximum message length, H.1
Function 8 — Programming for VIP, L.2 Message notification, H.3–H.4
Headset jack, A.1 Message purge control, H.1
Holiday mode, I.1 Q & A mailboxes, H.7
Remote setting, G.7 Voice mail statistics report, J.1
Hunt groups. See Department programming
Initializing (Function 11), D.1
Line disconnect, E.6
Line receive volume, E.6
Local allow, F.6
Mailboxes
Broadcast mailbox, H.2
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