1.1 A1.1.1 Absent MessageDescriptionExtension users can prepare a brief text message (Absent Message) that will be displayed to other extensionusers when they are called. These messages can explain the reason for their absence, and may be editedthrough system programming and personal programming.The following Absent Messages may be programmed:Type MessageNo. Message (Example) DescriptionSystemmessage1 Will Return Soon Messages may be editedthrough system programming.They can be used by anyextension user.2 Gone Home3 At Ext %%%% (ExtensionNumber)4 Back at %%:%% (Hour:Minute)5 Out until %%/%% (Month/Day)6 In a Meeting78Personalmessage9 A message is programmable byeach extension through personalprogramming (Personal AbsentMessage), which can only beused by that extension user.NoteThe "%" shown above indicates a parameter to be entered when assigning a message at an individualextension.Up to seven "%"s can be stored for each message.Conditions• An extension user can select only one Absent Message at a time. The selected message is displayed atthe extension while on-hook.• The caller must use a display proprietary telephone (PT) to see the Absent Message.PC Programming Manual References4.9 [2-6-1] Numbering Plan—Main—Features— Absent Message Set / Cancel6.1 [4-1-1] Wired Extension—Extension Settings—Option 3— Absent Message6.10 [4-2-1] Portable Station—Extension Settings—Option 3— Absent Message8.5 [6-5] Absent Message14 Feature Manual Document Version 2009-121.1.1 Absent Message
