1.5 E72 Feature Manual1.5 E1.5.1 EFA (External Feature Access)DescriptionNormally, an extension user can only access features within the PBX. However, when performing ExternalFeature Access (EFA) the extension user performs features outside of the PBX, such as using the transferservices of the telephone company or host PBX. When EFA is performed, the PBX sends a flash/recallsignal to the telephone company or the host PBX (→ 1.8.5 Host PBX Access Code (Access Code to theTelephone Company from a Host PBX)).This feature is only available on CO line calls.This feature is performed by pressing the EFA button or the FLASH/RECALL button that is set to EFA mode(→ 1.6.2 Flash/Recall/Terminate).Conditions• Flash/Recall TimeThe Flash/Recall time can be assigned for each CO line port.• EFA ButtonA flexible button can be customized as the EFA button.• It is possible to perform this feature by entering the feature number while the current call is placed onConsultation Hold (e.g., is going to be transferred to an extension of the host PBX).(→ 1.3.15 Consultation Hold)Programming ReferencesPC Programming Manual2.7.8 [1-1] Slot—LCO Port—Flash Time2.8.8 [2-6-1] Numbering Plan—Main—Features—External Feature Access2.10.1 [4-1-1] Wired Extension—Extension Settings—Option 6—Flash Mode during CO Conversation2.10.4 [4-1-4] Wired Extension—Flexible Button—Type2.10.8 [4-2-1] Portable Station—Extension Settings—Option 6—Flash Mode during CO Conversation2.10.10 [4-2-3] Portable Station—Flexible Button—Type2.10.13 [4-3] DSS Console—Flexible Button—Type2.13.5 [7-5] Miscellaneous—TRS Check after EFAPT Programming Manual[417] LCOT Flash/Recall TimeFeature Manual References1.6.3 Flexible ButtonsOperating Manual References1.3.22 EFA (External Feature Access)