Extension and Menu Options

What is extension and menu options?
How can I customize my menu options?
 


 

 

What is extension and menu options?

With extension and menu options, you can provide your callers with customized menu options so that they can press a button on their phone while your greeting is playing and access different options available.

For example, you can record a greeting saying,

"Thank you for calling ABC Company. Our business hours are from 8am to 5pm. If you would like to speak to John, Press 1 now. If you would like to speak to Mary, Press 2 now. If you would like to send us a numeric message, press 9 now. If you would like to disconnect and call back at a later time, Press 9 now."

During anytime this greeting is playing, your caller can press a button accordingly and take different actions.


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How can I customize my menu options?

 

To customize your menu options:

        1. Click on 'Settings' tab.

        2. Click on 'Extensions & Menus' menu.

        3. In the 'Menu Options' section, you should be able to see

            0,1,2,...,9,*,#. These correspond to the available buttons
            on a normal phone.

        4. Choose an option for each button. Default option is 'Repeat Greeting'
        5. Click on 'Save'.

Following are the options available for you to set up on a button.
 

Call Transfers:
Transfer your callers to you by using  the indicated transfer #(s). Your callers  hear your main greeting and if they press this key they  be transferred to you.
Live Operator:

Connect the caller to the Live Operator.
Disabled Option:
Play "Invalid Option" and repeat the Greeting.
Record Voice Message:
Immediately record a voice message.
Record Numeric Message:
Immediately record a numeric message (used for notifications.)
Record Voice and Numeric Message:
Immediately record a Voice message followed by a Numeric message.
Record an Urgent Message:
Immediately record a message and tags it for Notification (used for notifications.)
Fax Tone / Receive Fax:
Generates Fax tone to receive fax.
Mailbox Access:
Prompt you enter your Pass-code.
Repeat Greeting: 
Repeat the greeting.
Disconnect:
Terminate the call.

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