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SET-UP VOICE MAIL

FACULTY AND STAFF

TO SET UP YOUR MAILBOX

                                               

1.         Call the voice mail system:         4999

2          Password  (for setup purposes only)  type in  54321.       

3.         Answer the system’s questions. You will record your name;  record a personal greeting;

press  #  to continue and set your personal password (security code)  (which you will use to access  your mailbox to retrieve messages)  and press #. (note: security code cannot be in consecutive order, same digits nor an extension number)

4.         When you hear “to continue,  press *  and hang up

 

TO CHECK NEW MESSAGES

 

1.                   Call the system 4999 from the office                   1.  Call the system (570) 321-4999, from off campus.

2.                   Enter your personal security code.                      2.  Enter  *plus your extension

3.                   If you have a new message and would like     3. Enter your security code (password)

to hear it, enter 1.                                              4. If you have a new message & would like to hear it, enter 1.

*TO GET INTO THE MESSAGE QUICKER: PRESS 4999, SECURITY CODE PLUS  #1#

*NOTE: ALWAYS PRESS * TO EXIT THE VOICE MAIL SYSTEM

 

TO CHECK NEW MESSAGES FROM ANOTHER CAMPUS PHONE

 

1.                   Call  the system 4999

2.                   System asks for your personal security code :  Enter  #*plus your extension

3.                   Enter your personal security code (password).

4.                   If you have a new message and would like to hear it, enter 1.

 

TO LEAVE A MESSAGE DIRECTLY IN A SUBSCRIBER’S MAILBOX

 

1.                   Call the system 4999 from the office, or (570) 321-4999 from outside the office. 

2.                   Enter your personal security code. (note: you must go into your voice mailbox to access another)

3.                   When asked “Send Messages?”, enter 2 for yes.

4.                   System will ask you to enter the extension(system will then play back the person’s name & extension you selected).   Press #,  select  #  to record your message. Message options, press # to send..

 

RE-DIRECTING (FORWARDING) A MESSAGE

 

You can re-direct, (or copy) a message to another subscriber, (anyone else who has voicemail).

1.                   While listening to a message, press #  to skip over the message, you will hear the time/date the message was recorded, press 5 to forward.

2.                   Enter  the extension (system will play back the person’s name/ext. you selected);  press #.

3.                   Enter 2 if you want to record an introduction to the message, otherwise,  when you hear “ Message Options”  “forward as is” -  press #

 

TRANSFERRING A CALL DIRECTLY TO A VOICE MAILBOX

 

With an outside call in progress:

1.                   Press transfer.

2.                   Press  4999, wait for answer.

3.                   Enter  the  extension  you are transferring to, and  hang up.

 

SHORT CUTS –press during a message

   

Save (archive)      2                              Reverse                 7 (move backward in message)

Delete                    3                              Fast-Forward       9

 

SHORT  CUTS – PRESS AFTER A MESSAGE

Repeat                  1

Delete                    3                              Forward Message  5

Reply                      4                              Mark as New           6

 

VOICE MAIL SHORTCUTS:           4999  + SECURITY CODE +

 

                                Change Greetings                                              411

                                Change Password (security code)                  431

                                Change Recorded Name                                  432

 

                                Change to Alternate Greeting:                          411 then press 2 then press 2 again

 

BY PASS GREETING: PRESS # AND RECORD YOUR MESSAGE:

If you wish to leave a message, you may bypass the department’s or personal greeting by pressing the # at the beginning of the message. The system will immediately record your message.

 

 

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE A VOICE MAIL MESSAGE

 

SINGLE LINE PHONES

 

The “message waiting” light appears in the upper right hand corner of the phone, will be lit. Also, when you  pick up your handset and if you hear a “stutter” dial tone, it means there is a message.  At this point, you may check your Voice Mailbox or you may proceed with making your phone call.  The message waiting dial tone will be present every time you pick up the handset until new messages are listened to.

 

DTERM (MULTI-BUTTON) PHONES

 

The “MW” (message waiting) light, upper right hand corner of the phone, will be lit.

 

 

LYCOMING COLLEGE RECOMMENDED VOICE MAIL GREETINGS

 

FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

 

“You have reached  (state your full name).  I’m unable to take your call at this time. You may stay on the line to leave me a message or if you need immediate assistance, please press #### at this time to be connected to the department secretary. Thank you.”

 

WHEN ANSWERING A DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE THE PROCEDURE WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

            (STATE NAME OF DEPT.) – (THEN YOUR NAME) – MAY I HELP YOU?

           

 

Always try to answer calls by the third ring and in a pleasant and professional manner.

 

Rev 11/09/03

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