Authorization Code Calling
24 System Telephone Features Cisco 7960/7940 Telephone User Guide
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Disabling Anonymous Call Rejection
1. Press *87 on the telephone keypad.
2. Press the Dial soft key, or line or SPEAKER button, or pickup the handset.
3. Hang up.
Authorization Code Calling
This feature is available system-wide to allow/deny long distance and other types
of dialing and does not appear as a button on your telephone.
If you are required to enter an authorization code for a call, follow these steps:
1. Access an outside line.
2. Press the # sign.
3. Enter the authorization code (obtained from your system administrator).
When the correct code is entered, you hear dial tone.
4. Enter the desired number you want to call.
Billing Codes
This feature lets you assign a project or client code (up to 30 characters) to any call.
The code entered is recorded in the Call Data Record (CDR) file for the call.
Contact your system administrator to retrieve the billing records from the CDR file.
Using the Billing Key
While in an active call, follow these steps:
1. Press the more soft key twice to reach the Billing soft key.
2. Press the Billing soft key.
“Billing...” appears on your phone.
3. Enter the associated billing code for the call.
4. Press the more soft key twice to reach the Billing soft key.
5. Re-press the Billing soft key.
Using the Star Code
While in an active call, follow these steps:
1. Notify the other party that you need to put them on hold for a moment.
2. Press the more soft key and then the Trnsfer soft key.