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      Performing Common Tasks

      The following information is a list of the short commands you can use to override system prompts after you have entered your security codes.  You can enter the commands from your telephone keypad as a string or listen to the system prompts after each command.  You can also download the AVST Quick Reference Guide - Richmond Metro Area.

      For assistance accessing information related to our programs, please contact VCU Telecommunications at 828-2227 (press option 2).

      Common Shortcuts

      Keypad Entry Command
       [any key but *, 0, #]      By-pass personal greeting when reaching another mailbox
       [#]  Skip message & mark as read
       [*]  Replay previous menu
       [****]  Quit

      Main Menu

      Keypad Entry

      Command
      [1] Listen to new messages
      [2] Record and send a message
      [3] Locate messages
      [4] User options

      While Listening to a Message

      Keypad EntryCommand
      [1] Back up 5 seconds
      [1][1] Return to start of message
      [2] Pause/continue message playback
      [3] Advance 5 seconds
      [3][3] Skip to the end of the message
      [4] Decrease playback speed
      [5] Play envelope information (date/time)
      [6] Increase playback speed
      [#][#] Go to saved messages

      After Listening to a Message

      Keypad EntryCommand
      [6] Forward message to another subscriber
      [7] Delete the message
      [8] Reply to the sender of the message
      [8][8] Transfer to the sender's extension
      [8][4] Transfer to the sender's outside number
      [9] Save the message
      [2][1] Send the message to default fax number
      [2][2] Send the message to a spec. fax number

      Changing Your PhoneManager Options (e.g. Greetings, Security Code)

      Keypad EntryCommand
      [4][1][5] Record your name
      [4][1][4] Change your security code

      [4][4] or

      [4][1][3][2]

      Change your standard greeting w/o playback option

      Change your standard greeting w/ playback option

      [4][6] or

      [4][1][3][3]

      Change your out-of-office greeting w/o playback option

      Change your out-of-office greeting w/o playback option

      [4][2][3] Create or update a personal distribution list*
      [4][2][4] Set up automatic message forwarding**

      *Distribution lists must be allowed by the administrator.  If you would like to request a distribution list contact our Client Support Group at 828-2227 (press option 2)

      **Once activated, automatic message forwarding will forward ALL messages you receive to a designated user until deactivated.

      Recording & Sending a Message

      Keypad EntryCommand
      [2] Record a message
      [#][1] Stop recording and review the message
      [#]][#] Stop recording and send the message (the system will prompt you for the mailbox address)

      After Recording & Addressing a Message

      Keypad EntryCommand
      [1] Restrict message forwarding
      [2] Mark the message urgent
      [3] Request a return receipt
      [4] Request future delivery
      [8] Leave a number where you can be reached

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