1.19 Message Features1.19.1 Message WaitingDescriptionAn extension user can notify another extension user that he wishes to talk to the user. The notified extensionuser can return the call or listen to the messages recorded by the Voice Processing System (VPS) or Built-inSimplified Voice Message feature.When a message is left on a PT, the Message button lights or the Message/Ringer Lamp turns on red, and amessage is shown on the display of a display PT. Pressing the lit Message button while on-hook shows thecaller’s information as shown below:[Example]105:Tom Smith --- Extension no. and name of who left the messageOwn extensionOther extension**: For example, this button is usefulwhen the secretary checks themessage for the boss (Boss &Secretary Feature).Incoming call distribution groupMessage buttonsConditions• Message ButtonA flexible button can be customised as the Message button for the extension, other extensions, or anincoming call distribution group.• Distinctive Dial Tone for Message WaitingIf the Distinctive Dial mode is enabled, dial tone 4 will be sent to an extension when a message has beenleft on the extension. (® 1.29.1 Dial Tone)• SLT with a Message Waiting LampThe lamp activates in the same way as the MESSAGE button on a PT, if an MCSLC card is connected tothe PBX. The Message Waiting Lamp light pattern can be selected from the 12 patterns shown below.System programming for each extension port is required to use this feature.Feature Guide 1931.19.1 Message Waiting
