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Directory

NameExtension
Main Line21656
Sales21657
Technical Support21658
Customer Service21659
Operator21660
Information21661
Coffee Bar / Gym21100
Mommy Lobby21101
Dad Depot21102
Garage21103
Courtesy Phone21104
Office21105
Max Howard21302
Matthew Howard21303

Fraud Alert

Never Give Private Info

Do not give passwords, PINs, credit card numbers, banking info, Social Security numbers, or verification codes over the phone.

Do Not Trust Caller ID

Caller ID can be faked. A call may look local or official even when it is not.

If It Feels Suspicious

  1. Hang up.
  2. Tell an adult.
  3. Call the person or company back using a known trusted number.

Common Scam Signs

Urgent threats, gift cards, payment apps, fake tech support, fake police, fake bank calls, or anyone asking for a code sent to your phone.

What To Do If You Receive a Threatening Call

Stay Calm

Do not argue with the caller. Do not share personal information.

Get Help Immediately

Tell an adult right away. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

Write Down Details

Note the time, date, caller ID, what was said, background noises, and whether the voice sounded familiar.

Do Not Call Back

Do not call the number back unless an adult or law enforcement tells you to.

Cisco 7900 Phones

For Cisco 7911, 7965, and 7975 phones.

Make a Call

  1. Lift the handset.
  2. Dial the extension.
  3. For outside calls, dial 9 first.

Answer a Call

Lift the handset or press the Answer softkey if shown.

Hold

Press Hold. To return, press Resume.

Transfer

  1. Press Transfer.
  2. Dial the extension.
  3. Press Transfer again.

Conference

  1. Press More.
  2. Press Confrn.
  3. Dial the next person.
  4. Press Confrn again.

Voicemail

Press the Messages button or dial the voicemail extension.

Cisco 8800 Phones

For Cisco 8841 and 8861 phones.

Make a Call

  1. Lift the handset.
  2. Dial the extension.
  3. For outside calls, dial 9 first.

Answer a Call

Lift the handset, press Answer, or press the flashing line key.

Hold

Press Hold. To return, press Resume.

Transfer

  1. Press Transfer.
  2. Dial the extension.
  3. Press Transfer again.

Conference

  1. Press Conference.
  2. Dial the next person.
  3. Press Conference again.

Speakerphone

Press the Speaker button to talk hands-free.

Avaya / Nortel Phones

For Avaya/Nortel desk phones like T7208, T7316, M7310, and M7324.

Make a Call

  1. Lift the handset.
  2. Dial the extension.
  3. For outside calls, dial 9 first.

Answer a Call

Lift the handset or press the ringing line button.

Hold

Press Hold. Press the flashing line button to return.

Transfer

  1. Press Feature 70 or Transfer if available.
  2. Dial the extension.
  3. Press Release or complete the transfer.

Conference

Use the Conference button or Feature 3 if programmed.

Feature Button

Use Feature for special phone functions like transfer, conference, page, and voicemail.

Common Questions

How do I call another phone?

Dial the extension from the directory.

How do I call outside?

Dial 9, then the phone number.

How do I get help?

Call Technical Support at 21658.

What if the phone does not work?

Check that the network cable is plugged in. Then call for help from another phone.