1.1 A12 Feature Manual1.1 A1.1.1 Absent MessageDescriptionExtension users can prepare a brief text message (Absent Message) that will be displayed to otherextension users when they are called. These messages can explain the reason for their absence, and maybe edited through system programming and personal programming.The following Absent Messages may be programmed: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 displayedat the extension while on-hook.• The caller must use a display proprietary telephone (PT) to see the Absent Message.Programming ReferencesPC Programming Manual2.8.8 [2-6-1] Numbering Plan—Main—Features—Absent Message Set / Cancel2.10.1 [4-1-1] Wired Extension—Extension Settings—Option 3—Absent Message2.10.8 [4-2-1] Portable Station—Extension Settings—Option 3—Absent MessageType MessageNo. Message (Example) DescriptionSystemmessage1 Will Return Soon Messages may be edited throughsystem programming. They can beused by any extension 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 by eachextension through personalprogramming (Personal AbsentMessage), which can only be used bythat extension user.
