ATT Merlin Classic Mail Issue 1 System Reference Guide

Labeling Your Telephones
The CLASSIC MAIL system includes a set of voice mail labels that attach to your
Merlin telephones. These labels indicate which outside line buttons can be used to
gain access to messages stored by the CLASSIC MAIL system. It is important that all
of your Merlin telephones have these labels attached. See Figure 3I.
For each Merlin telephone in your business:
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2.
Attach a label next to each outside line button corresponding to the lines plugged
into the CLASSIC MAIL system’s...

The CLASSIC MAIL System line Numbering Conventions
Throughout this guide, and during the operation of the CLASSIC MAIL system,
references will be made to line numbers.Line numbers are used to identify a
particular outside line plugged into your Merlin Control Unit. The line labeling
convention used on the Control Unit is that the line plugged into Control Unit
outside line jack A is called line A; line B is plugged into jack B, and so forth. The
CLASSIC MAIL system alters this convention slightly by...

Figure 3K: Line Button
Designations
Note: If you are installing the CLASSIC MAIL system with a Merlin 1030/3070 control Unit, your line
designation scheme will be different. See the CLASSIC MAIL System Control Unit Upgrade Kit
Installation Guide for details.
Initial Administration Tasks
If you have completed the previous steps you are ready to begin the administration
process. This process includes:
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Opening and initializing the Attendant’s Mailbox
Verifying that the results of the...

To open the attendant’s mailbox:
1. Press any labeled outside line button on any Merlin telephone. See Figure 31.
2. When you hear the dial tonepress 
The confirming message, Enter your mailbox number
and password, then press pound... ” plays.
3. Enter the intercom number of your attendant. See Appendix A, “Installation Data
Form,” Attendant’s Intercom Number.
4. Enter the attendant’s password (initially set to 0000).
To verify the results of the self-initialization process:
5. The series of messages,...

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happens, or if you want to hear this information again, follow the procedures in the
Chapter 9 sections,Change Control Unit type and Change Line Configuration.
To set the date and time:
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7.
8.
9.The message, Enter 6 digits to specify the month, day and last two digits of the
year... plays.
Enter six digits representing the current date.
For example, for a date of July 4, 1993, (07/04/93) enter 070493. The confirming
message, “Enter four digits to specify the hour and...

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To accept the new passwordpress 
Hang up. Record this Attendant’s Password in Appendix A.
Perform Test 5.
TEST 5
1. Call your main business telephone number. Let the call ring four times. The CLASSIC MAIL
system should answer.
2. Enter the intercom number of your attendant. The CLASSIC MAIL system should transfer
the call to the attendant’s intercom. Verify that the attendant’s intercom line is ringing. Do
not answer the ringing intercom.
Hear the confirming message, You have reached mailbox...

The standard installation is now complete. If you have read Part Two of this manual
and have a plan of how you want the CLASSIC MAIL system to operate, you are ready
to begin the customizing process now. If you are not ready, unplug the CLASSIC
MAIL system power supply until:
lYou have read the customizing instructions in Part 2: CLASSIC MAIL
System Administration
lYou have trained all CLASSIC MAIL system users how to operate the
CLASSIC MAIL system
Note: The CLASSIC MAIL system does not have a power...

Chapter 4: Additional Installation Options
This chapter describes several installation modifications that you can make that may
improve the operation of the CLASSIC MAIL system and your Merlin telephone
system.
Expanding a Two-Port Installation
The CLASSIC MAIL system can be initially installed in either of two configurations:
two-port or four-port. If you have initially installed a two-port CLASSIC MAIL
system, you may eventually need to expand its capability to four ports. Expanding
a two-port CLASSIC...

Deciding if the expanded installation configuration is best for your business requires
that you estimate how much you will use your CLASSIC MAIL system. Often the
amount of usage is determined by the type of Merlin you have. See Table 4B.
MODELTWO-PORTFOUR-PORT
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Table 4B: Two–port vs.
four–port installation
guidelines
Merlin 206YesNo
Merlin 410YesMaybe
Merlin 820Maybe
Yes
Merlin Plus (4x10)YesMaybe
Merlin Plus (8x20)Maybe
Yes
Merlin 1030/3070NoYes
If you have a two-port CLASSIC...

Consult your CLASSIC MAIL system dealer for additional assistance in determining
which installation is best for your business.
To complete an expanded installation:
lInterpose the CLASSIC MAIL system between your Merlin Control Unit
and two additional outside lines
lConnect the CLASSIC MAIL system to two additional vacant voice
terminal jacks on the Control Unit
lInstall the CLASSIC MAIL system Expansion Key
See the instruction sheet included in the optional CLASSIC MAIL System Expansion
Kit for expanded...