RolmPhones are fitted with feature buttons labeled for their functions (HOLD, FORWD, etc.) and access code buttons (#,*, and FLASH), which activate certain steps in the dialing procedures. Not all RolmPhones are configured with the same feature buttons. However, the function of a feature button can be duplicated by using access code buttons, as indicated below. These features are also described in the handy RolmPhone Quick Reference Guide, available by calling extension 4-0000. Also available in the 2003/04 Columbia University Directory starting on page 629.
HOLD - Allows you to temporarily hang up without disconnecting your caller.
Press HOLD and hang up. Red light next to line button will flash slowly. To reconnect:
Press line button of call being held and pick up handset.
CONNECT- Allows you to connect to a camped-on call, a parked call, or alternate between callers.
Press CONNECT or CNCT. To reconnect with a transferred call or to alternate between parties on your line:
Press CONNECT or CNCT.
TRANSFER- Allows you to transfer a call to another extension or an operator.
Press TRANSFER
Dial the other extension
Announce that you are transferring a call and hang up.
CAMP- Allows you to connect to a busy RolmPhone when it becomes free. (Callback Camp-on)
Press CAMP (or # 1) when you hear busy signal.
Hang up. When the line is free, you will be notified by a long ring.
Pick up your line. You will hear the line you camped immediately begin to ring. To cancel a callback:
Get dial tone and press CAMP (or # # 1).
Hang up.
Note: If you stay on the line of a busy RolmPhone extension, you will automatically be connected once the line is free. If you hang up, your waiting status is cancelled. (Automatic Camp-on)
CONF (Conference Call) - Allows up to eight parties to be brought into a conversation.
Dial the first person's extension (or 93 + outside number).
Inform the called party that this is a conference call.
Press FLASH.
Dial the next person's extension (or 93 + outside number).
If a call is refused, or if the extension is busy or unanswered, reenter the conference by pressing CONNECT. Press CONF (or FLASH * 4) to connect both parties.
To add another party, repeat steps listed above, starting with "Press FLASH."
To drop the last party connected, press FLASH and * * 4.
FLASH (Consultation Call) - Allows you to put a conversation on a "soft," or temporary, hold while you call another party.
Press FLASH.
Dial the second party's extension (or 93 + outside number) and converse while the first party waits.
Press CONNECT to return to your original call or to alternate between calls.
SAVE/RPT (Save/Repeat) - Allows you to save a number so that it is automatically dialed later.
Get dial tone and dial the number or extension.
Press SAVE/RPT (or FLASH *4) and hang up. To call your saved number later: