Use this feature to determine when outside calls should be answered by the voicemail auto attendant. You can set the system for any number of rings, 0–6. Assigning more rings gives the operator an opportunity to answer calls before they go to the auto attendant.

VMS Hunt Delay is programmable on a per-line basis. In addition, you can program this feature so that calls can be handled one way during the day and a different way when the system is in Night Service.

•One ring is approximately 5 seconds.

•For immediate call handling, set this option to 0 rings.

 

1408/1416/9504/9508 Phone

1.At either of the first two extensions on the system, press Admin.

•To do the above during a call, you may need to press the key phone PHONE button to display the Admin soft key option. If you access phone administration during a call, only the key speaker SPEAKER, key mute MUTE and key headset HEADSET buttons still affect the connected call.

2.Use the up arrow up or down down arrow arrow buttons to scroll the display to System Administration. When highlighted, press Select.

3.Use the up arrow up or down down arrow arrow buttons to scroll the display to Groups. When highlighted, press Select.

4.Use the up arrow up or down down arrow arrow buttons to scroll the display to VMS Hunt Delay. When highlighted, press Select.

5.At the Mode: prompt enter 1 or 2 for day or night mode respectively.

6.At the Line: prompt enter the line number, for example 01 for line 1.

7.Enter the number of rings, 0 to 6. The default is 2 rings.

•Alternatively use the left arrow left or right right arrow arrow icons to toggle through the settings or Default to return to the default setting.

8.Use the up arrow up or down down arrow arrow buttons to select another line.

•Exit programming by pressing key phone PHONE. Alternatively use the Back button to move to another menu.

 

M7324/M7324N/M7310/M7310N/T7316/T7316E Phone

1.At either of the first two extensions on the system, press feature small Feature **config (ie. Feature **266344).

•If the system has a system password set, it is requested. Enter the password.

2.The phone displays System Admin.

3.Dial #506. The phone displays VMS Hunt Delay.

4.Select day or night mode by entering 1 or 2 respectively.

5.Enter the line number. The current setting is displayed.

6.Enter the required value for the number of rings between 0 and 6 (2 is the default setting).

7.Press the Next Item or Previous Item button for the next or previous line.

•To exit phone based administration at any time, press the Release button. To select a different process use the Next Procedure or Previous Procedure buttons or dial another feature code.

 

ETR 18D/ETR 34D Phone

1.At either or the first two extensions on the system, press Feature 0 0 followed by two presses of the first intercom or call appearance button.

2.System Administration: is shown on the display.

3.Dial #506. The phone displays VMS Hunt Delay.

4.Select day or night mode by entering 1 or 2 respectively.

5.Enter the line number. The current setting is displayed.

6.Enter the required value for the number of rings between 0 and 6 (2 is the default setting).

•Exit programming by pressing Feature 00. You can also exit programming mode by lifting the handset, then placing it back in the cradle.