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Telephone Frequently Asked Questions

Telecommunications Services installs, maintains, and administers telephone service at UW. For information, contact the IT Telecom Help Desk at 766-4357, option 2, during normal business hours.

Why can I make calls but not receive calls?

  1. Your line may be manually forwarded to another number by mistake. Single line telephone users: pick up handset, hear dial tone, press #71, hear special confirmation tone, hang up. Multi line telephone set users: press CFW key to cancel the Call Forward feature. The indicator light will go off.
     
  2. The ringer may be turned off for your set.


Why does my phone ring somewhere else when someone dials my number?

Again, your line may be call forwarded to another number. Single line telephone set users: pick up handset, hear dial tone, press #71, hear special confirmation tone, hang up. Multi-line telephone set users: press CFW key to cancel the Call Forward feature. The indicator light will go off.


Why, when I dial a number, do I hear a loud screeching noise?

You have probably dialed a number which is connected to a modem or a fax machine.


Why do I only hear a beep when I answer my phone?

The call may be coming from a fax machine. If calls persist, the help desk may be able to assist you.


Why can't I call long distance using my U.W. Authorization Code?

  1. Have you exceeded your credit limit?
     
  2. The number dialed may be invalid. Dial information to verify the number.
     
  3. To use your Authorization Code dial: *80 + Authorization Code + 9 + 1 + Area Code and Telephone Number. You will hear a beep, beep, beeeeep between *80 and the authorization code. You will receive a second dial tone after you have entered your authorization code.


Why is my display not working?

If your set requires external power, is it plugged in? Is it plugged into a power strip that is turned off?


Why do I have to reset the time and date on my Maestro telephone every morning?

If the external power to the Maestro is plugged into a power strip that you frequently turn off, move it to a power supply that will always remain active.


Why is my phone not working?

Please check for the following or be prepared to answer these questions when you call the Help Desk:   

  • Is it plugged in? 
  • Have you checked call forwarding? 
  • Can you hear the caller? 
  • Can the caller hear you? 
  • Is your difficulty with on- campus calls, off- campus calls, or both? 
  • Can you place calls? 
  • Can you receive calls?

If you cannot resolve a problem, call the Telecommunications Help Desk at 6-4357, option 2. Please be specific when reporting a problem to the Help Desk. We prefer that the person who is experiencing the problem calls us.


What should I do if I suspect telephone fraud on campus?

If you suspect telephone fraud on the telephone line in your office, you can contact the Application Security Office by phone at 766-5747.


Reviewed: 0709 By: GG

Additional help with the installation and configuration of UW-supported software is available:
Faculty/Staff
Contact your IT user consultant. (http://www.uwyo.edu/InfoTech/Support/uclist.asp)
Contact the IT Help Desk at 766-HELP (4357), option 1.
E-mail UserHelp@uwyo.edu.
Students
E-mail ASU-IT@uwyo.edu.
Contact the IT Help Desk at 766-HELP (4357), option 1.
Come to the student computer lab in the lobby of the Information Technology Center.


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