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3CX Phone System for Windows System for Windows
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7. The Digital Receptionist / Auto attendant
Introduction
The digital receptionist feature allows you to answer phone calls automatically using the
computer and present the caller with a list of options. The caller can then choose the
appropriate option using the numbers on his phone key pad.
Using this feature you can implement a menu, for example: “for sales press 1, for support
press 2 etc”. A digital receptionist is also known as an auto attendant.
You can configure different menu options and text for the menus based on which line the
calls comes in, as well as based on whether the call is received within or outside office
hours. This way you could have a different answer outside office hours and de-activate
menu options accordingly.
Recording a menu prompt
Before you create your digital receptionist, you must write down the menu options you
wish to offer the caller, think of a suitable text and record the announcement. A simple
example would be “Welcome to Company XYZ, for sales press 1, for support press 2 or
stay on the line for an operator”
Note: It is generally recommended to put the number the user should press after the
option, i.e. “for sales, press 1”, rather then “press 1 for sales”. This is because the user
will wait for the desired option and only then “register” what number to press
Once you have devised the text you can create the prompt and save the file in
wav or
mp3 format. For best performance, it is best to save the prompt in PCM, 8 kHz, 16 bit,
Mono format. Windows Sound Recorder supports creation and conversion of this format.
Recording the prompt in Windows Sound Recorder
To record the prompt in Windows Sound Recorder:
1. Start Windows Sound Recorder from the Start > Programs > Accessories >
Entertainment group. This program should be installed by default on Windows.