There are some special Tones and Rings that are used to
indicate specific conditions while interacting with the phone
system.
| Dial Tone |
A continuing steady tone.
(a digit must be dialed within 10 seconds)
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| Recall Dial Tone |
Three short tones followed by a steady tone.
(action is accepted, proceed with dialing)
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| Confirmation Tone |
Three short tones.
(action is accepted, service is in operation)
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| Busy Tone |
Short tone repeated 60 times a minute.
(the party dialed is busy)
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| Reorder Tone |
A fast busy tone repeated 120 times a minute.
(call temporarily blocked, try later)
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| Intercept Tone |
Alternating high and low siren tone.
(dialing error made or special services denied)
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| Call Waiting Tone |
One short beep.
(you have another call waiting)
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| One Ring |
Call from another on-campus extension.
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| Two Rings |
Call from off campus or Campus Operator.
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To learn
about phone features such as forwarding and transferring click
the feature at the left or go to the Phone
Features page.
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