Basic Operation
There are several models of the ROLMphone available at U.Va., each of which can be equipped with data. The fundamental difference between a data phone and a voice-only version of the same model is that the voice-only model lacks:
- the ability to transmit data when connected to the appropriate computer workstation or terminal
- an RS232-C connection to the phone
- an electrical power outlet on the phone
Answering machines will not work with the digital connections. PhoneMail is available as an alternative to answering machines. Or, you may install a ROLMphone 612 or 624 with an analog adapter.
ROLM Phone Features
| The ROLMphone 120 (RP120) | |
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Single-line digital telephone with twelve special function keys |
| Seven common function keys (hold, connect, transfer, save/repeat, volume up, volume down, flash) | |
| One key used for telephone line | |
| Up to four programmable keys for repertory dialing (repdial keys) | |
| One-way speaker | |
| The ROLMphone 240 (RP240) | |
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Multiline digital telephone with 24 special function keys |
| Seven common function keys (hold, connect, transfer, save/repeat, volume up, volume down, flash) | |
| Up to eleven keys may be used for telephone lines or extensions | |
| Many programmable keys for repertory dialing (repdial keys) | |
| Two-way speaker | |
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Model 240E (RP240E) also features liquid crystal display (LCD) |
| The ROLMphone 312 (RP312) | |
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Single line digital phone with 9 programmable keys |
| One-way speaker | |
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Model 312L (RP312L) also features 2-line liquid crystal display (LCD) |
| The ROLMphone 400 (RP400) | |
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Multiline digital telephone with forty special function keys |
| Seven common functions keys (hold, connect, transfer, save/repeat, volume up, volume down, flash) | |
| Up to 29 keys may be used for telephone lines or extensions | |
| Many programmable keys for repertory dialing (repdial keys) | |
| Two-way speaker | |
| 60-character liquid crystal display (LCD) | |
| The ROLMphone 612 (RP612) | |
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Multiline digital phone with 4 line capacity |
| Headset capability | |
| One-way speaker | |
| 10 programmable keys | |
| Can be equipped with a keyboard expansion unit and a headset & recorder option | |
| Model 612S (RP612S) features two-way speakerphone | |
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Model 612L (RP612L) features two-line liquid crystal display (LCD) |
| Model 612SL (RP612SL) features both two-line LCD display and two-way speakerphone | |
| The ROLMphone 624 (RP624) | |
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22 programmable keys |
| Headset capability | |
| One-Way Speaker | |
| Eleven line capacity | |
| Can be equipped with a keyboard expansion unit and a headset & recorder option | |
| Model 624S (RP624S) features two-way speakerphone | |
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Model 624L (RP624L) features two-line liquid crystal display |
| Model 624SL (RP624SL) features two-line liquid crystal display and two-way speakerphone | |
| The Optipoint 410 Economy | |
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For use in specific locations with Voice Over IP Telephone Service |
| 12 programmable keys | |
| 2x24 Alphanumeric Display | |
| One-Way Speaker | |
| The Optipoint 410 Standard | |
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For use in specific locations with Voice Over IP Telephone Service |
| 12 programmable keys | |
| 2x24 Alphanumeric Display | |
| Full duplex Two-Way Speaker | |
| Integrated Headset Port | |
| Accepts Key Expansion Module and two option modules | |


