NEC DS1000 manual Basic Operation, Using the Basic Features

The Basics

Basic Operation

The Basics

Basic Operation

Using the Basic Features

Answering Calls

■Outside calls: Ring with 2 short rings followed by a long ring.

■Intercom calls: Ring with 1 long ring.

■To answer a call: Press TALK or the flashing line key.

-If your handset is in the charger, lifting the handset answers the incoming call.

Placing Calls

■Intercom calls: Press TALK + Dial co-worker’s extension or *8 for Voice Mail.

■Outside calls: Press TALK + Dial trunk access code + Dial outside number, or Press line key + Dial outside number

Hanging Up

■Press TALK or place the handset in the charger.

Changing Channels

If the installation site has more than one DS1000/2000 900 Mhz Cordless Telephone, set up each telephone to operate on its own channel.

■While on a call, press CH.

-The TALK icon flashes briefly while the handset changes channels. There are 30 channels max.

-If you select a channel that is already in use, you see SYSTEM BUSY.

Standby Mode

■When the handset is out of the charger, it will go into Standby Mode after about 5 minutes. Standby mode blanks the display to conserve power.

■Placing or answering a call automatically cancels Standby Mode.

Traveling Out Of Range

■If you try to place a call while out of range (beyond the range of your handset):

-ACQUIRING LINK flashes in your display.

-You hear five quick beeps.

-NO SERVICE flashes in your display.

■If you travel out of range while on a call:

-You hear five quick beeps.

-Your handset goes into standby mode.

-The call disconnects.

Using the Base Cordless and Desk Buttons

■While on a call at your cordless handset: Press Desk to transfer the call to your desk extension.

■While on a call at your desk extension: Press Cordless to transfer the call to your cordless handset.

■While idle at your cordless handset: Press Desk to call your desk extension on the Intercom.

■While idle at your desk extension: Press Cordless to beep (locate) for cordless handset.

Low Battery

If the LOW icon displays:

■If on a call, press TALK to hang up as soon as possible so your call is not interrupted.

■Recharge or replace the battery before placing or answering another call.

2 ◆ Chapter 1: Installation DS1000/2000 Cordless Telephone User Guide