1.2 Basic Operations

1.2.1 Making Calls

–	Intercom Call

–	Operator Call

–	Calling an Outside Party

Intercom Call

You can call another extension user.

• The DSS button light shows the current status as follows: Off: The extension is idle. Red on: Your or another extension is using the line. • * You have to press the SDN button once or twice depending on the mode of the SDN button. For details, refer to "1.3.49 PDN (Primary Directory Number)/SDN (Secondary Directory Number) Extension".

• To call using a directory, refer to "1.4.3 Directories". • For quick operation If you are an operator or dial some extensions frequently, DSS buttons are useful. • Hands-free Operation You can make an intercom call and have a conversation in hands-free mode using the SP-PHONE button (refer to "1.3.31 Hands-free Operation").

Customizing Your Phone • 3.1.2 Personal Programming—Preferred Line Assignment—Outgoing Select the seized line when going off-hook. • 3.1.4 Customizing the Buttons Create or edit a Direct Station Selection (DSS) button.

Operator Call

You can call an extension or a group assigned as the operator.

Calling an Outside Party

You have to seize a CO line before dialing an outside phone number because external calls are made via your PBX. Select one of the following methods:

Automatic Line Access

CO Line Group Access

S-CO Line Access

• Each of the S-CO button or G-CO button light shows the current status as follows: Off: The line is idle. Red on: The line is in use. • You may be restricted from making a call to the specified outside party. To make a call, refer to "1.3.67 Verification Code Entry" or "1.3.73 Walking COS".

• To confirm number before dialing, you can enter a phone number and confirm it on the display and then go off-hook. (Predialing) • To make a call to another party without going on-hook, press the FLASH/RECALL button. It will re-access the CO line and provide external dial tone. Pressing the Terminate button will provide intercom dial tone. You can dial the new phone number without going on/off-hook. • Hands-free Operation You can make an outside call and have a conversation in hands-free mode using the SP-PHONE button (refer to "1.3.31 Hands-free Operation").

Customizing Your Phone • 3.1.2 Personal Programming—Preferred Line Assignment—Outgoing Select the seized line when going off-hook. • 3.1.4 Customizing the Buttons Create or edit a Loop-CO (L-CO) button, a Group-CO (G-CO) button, a Single-CO (S-CO) button or a Terminate button.

1.2.2 Answering Calls

• You can select one of the following methods to answer calls: – Lift the handset to receive the preferred line. (Default: Ringing line is selected.) – Press the SP-PHONE button. (Refer to "1.3.31 Hands-free Operation".) – Press the flashing CO, INTERCOM, ICD Group, PDN, or SDN button directly. – Press the Answer button.

Customizing Your Phone • 3.1.2 Personal Programming— Preferred Line Assignment—Incoming Select the seized line when going off hook. Alternate Receiving—Ring/Voice Select the alerting method, either ring or the other party's voice. • 3.1.4 Customizing the Buttons Create or edit an Incoming Call Distribution Group (ICD Group), Primary Directory Number (PDN), or Secondary Directory Number (SDN) button.