You can use the Abbreviated Dialing (AD) special characters in the number field when programming an AD list entry. Each of the following characters instructs the system to take a different action when dialing reaches the point where the character is stored. Each special character counts as two digits towards the maximum count of 16 digits.

• ~p (pause): Delay the transmission of the digits following the character for 1.5 seconds.

• ~w (wait): Wait for up to 30 seconds for the far end dial tone.

• ~m (mark): Change the digits following the character to outpulse DTMF digits.

• ~s (suppress): Suppress the display of digits following the character.

• ~W (indefinite wait): Wait indefinitely for a far end dial tone. Use the ~W character when the response time is more than 30 seconds.

You can use the following variables in the number field alone or in combination with special characters and preceding digits. Each variable whether a single or double character counts as two digits towards the maximum count.

• A - Z or AA – ZZ vector variables defined in the Variables For Vectors screen.

• V1 - V9 VDN variables assigned to the active VDN for the call.

You can use another special character, ~L (location) in the route-to number command when programming the VDN Observing by Location feature. The location character indicates that the digits following the character ~L comprise the location ID number of the location to be observed. You can use up to three digits to indicate the location ID number.