Using Speed Dial 8

There is no need to remember frequently used phone numbers with Speed Dial 8. Create and use a Speed Dial list of up to eight local or long distance telephone numbers that are dialed using just one digit from 2-9 with the steps below.

Note: Telephone numbers in Speed Dial lists must be ten-digit numbers. Special numbers such as 411, 611, and 911 are not permitted.

Programming a Speed Dial 8 List

Use the steps below to create a list of most frequently used numbers and assign the numbers to a speed code.

1. Make a list of frequently used phone numbers.
2. Assign each phone number a one-digit code from 2-9.
3. Lift the handset and listen for dial tone.
4. On the handset press *74. On a rotary phone, dial 1174.
5. Follow the voice prompts and press 2 to create a Speed Dial list.
6. Using the list created in step 2, enter the one-digit speed code.
7. Enter the phone number to assign to that speed code.
8. Press the # key.
   
   Result: The system reads the entry back.
    
9. The system prompts to continue or exit.
   • To continue adding new codes and assign phone numbers, press 2, then repeat steps 6-9 until the list is complete.
   • To exit, hang up or press 9.

Changing a Speed Dial 8 List

Use the steps below to change an existing Speed Dial 8 list.

1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
2. Press *74. On a rotary phone, dial 1174.
3. Follow the voice prompts and press 2 to change an entry in a list.
4. Enter the one-digit speed code that will be updated.
   
   Result: The system reads the entry back.
    
5. The system prompts to press one of the following keys.
   • To replace the speed code, press the # key.
   • To enter a new phone number for that speed code, press the * key.
   • To remove a speed code and assigned phone number, press 3.
   • To hear the list, press 6. 
6. To exit, hang up or press 9.

Making a Phone Call With a Speed Code

Use the steps below to make a phone call using an existing speed code assigned to a phone number.

1. Lift the handset and listen for the dial tone.
2. Enter the one-digit speed code (2-9) assigned to the phone number to be called.