How to Use Individual Abbreviated Dial

Last Updated: March 17, 2020 11:41:40 AM PDT

Learn how to use the individual abbreviated dial feature that allows you to program up to 10 frequently dialed telephone numbers on your dial-pad key 0 thru 9 to act as a speed dial (maximum 20 digits).

Note: The information on this page is generally applicable to most phone models at UC San Diego.

1. Make sure you have Feature Package 2.

Feature Package 2 is required for individual abbreviated dial.
If you don't have Feature Package 1, submit a Customer Service Request (CSR).

2. Start programming the abbreviated numbers.

Lift the handset.
Press * 5 1 *, the abbreviated number (0 – 9), and *
Enter the actual telephone number (include 8 for an off-campus number).
Press #.
Listen for the confirmation tone — 3 beeps.
After you hear the confirmation tone, hang up.

3. Make a call using one of your programmed numbers.

Lift the handset.
Press * * and the abbreviated number (0 - 9).
The number you have programmed will be automatically dialed.

4. Change a programmed number.

Follow step 1, above.

5. Cancel a single number.

Lift the handset.
Press * 5 1 *, the abbreviated number (0 – 9), and #
Listen for the confirmation tone — 3 beeps.
After you hear the confirmation tone, hang up.

6. Cancel all abbreviated numbers.

Lift the handset.
Press # 5 1 #

For more information, contact the ITS Service Desk, (858) 246-4357 or ext. 6-HELP.