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Telephone Features

Call Waiting:
To answer a 1- or 2- beep Call Waiting signal: Depress the switchhook or flash/phone button, hear recall dial tone, dial *4, begin talking immediately to the second caller. To return to the first caller, depress switchhook or flash/phone button, hear recall dial tone, dial *4, begin talking immediately.

Data Privacy:
To prevent Call Waiting tones on your telephone line (when using a computer or modem), listen for dial tone, dial #50, dial number. (Requires activation for each call; cannot be activated during a call.) This feature is automatically canceled when you hang up.

Last Number Redial:
To have the system automatically redial the last number you called: Listen for dial tone, dial #73, wait for answer. (Will not redial your authorization code.)

3-Way Calling:
To add a third party: Depress the switchhook or flash/phone button, hear recall dial tone, dial the third party, allow to answer, depress switchhook or flash/phone button, introduce parties, begin talking. If you receive a busy, no answer or recording, to release the third party, depress the switchhook or flash/phone button twice.

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Last Updated: Friday, October 20, 2006 12:24
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University Telecommunications
Phone: 701-231-8401
Toll-free: 1-800-643-7242
Address: Thorson Maintenance Center
P.O. Box 5383
Fargo ND 58105-5383