Quick Reference Guide Digital Proprietary Telephone KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546 Model No. Digital DSS Console KX-DT590 Model No. 604-277-0022 Note R In this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted unless necessary. R The illustrations may differ from the appearance of the actual product.
Location of Controls Location of Controls KX-DT521...
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KX-DT546 KX-DT590 A LCD (Liquid Crystal Display): KX-DT521: 1 line, KX-DT543: 3 lines, KX-DT546: 6 lines B Message/Ringer Lamp: When you receive an intercom call, the lamp flashes green, and on an outside call, the lamp flashes red. When someone has left you a message, the lamp stays on red.
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D Handset Hook: Keeps the handset stable when the unit is mounted on a wall. E Headset Jack F PAUSE/PROGRAM (KX-DT521 only): Used to insert a pause when storing a telephone number. This button is also used for programming this unit.
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Location of Controls U EHS (Electronics Hook Switch) Jack V FWD/DND : Used to switch Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb on your extension. W CANCEL : Used to cancel the selected item. KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only...
3. Enter 2 digits (01-30) using the dial keys (0-9), or press [ ] or [ ] to select the ring tone. 4. Press [ENTER]. 5. Press [CANCEL]. If you hear your own voice through the handset or headset, decrease the volume. For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM]. For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
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PROG 2. Enter 3. Press [ENTER]. 4. Press a dial key to select the LCD backlight mode. : Automatic : Always ON : Always OFF 5. Press [ENTER]. 6. Press [CANCEL]. For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM]. For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
Feature Operations Feature Operations Making Calls Calling MTo an extensionN 1. Go off-hook. 2. Dial an extension number. MTo an outside partyN 1. Go off-hook. 2. Press a flexible CO button. 3. Dial the outside party’s phone number. Redial 1. Go off-hook. 2.
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6. Press [CANCEL]. MTo dialN 1. Go off-hook. 2. Press the flexible CO button assigned as a One-touch Dialing button. Enter the outside line access number before an outside phone number. For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM]. For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
Feature Operations During a Conversation Call Hold MTo holdN 1. Press [HOLD]. 2. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook. MTo retrieve a call at the holding extensionN 1. Go off-hook. 2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM]. MTo retrieve an outside call from another extensionN 1.
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Feature Operations Setting the Telephone According to Your Needs Do Not Disturb 1. Go off-hook. 2. Enter 3. Press a dial key to select the setting. : Both outside and intercom calls : Outside calls only : Intercom calls only 4.
Feature Operations Useful Features Multiple Party Conversation MTo add other parties during a conversationN 1. Press [CONF]. 2. After the confirmation tone, dial the phone number of the party to add. 3. Talk to the new party. 4. Press [CONF]. 5.
2.21.3 LED Indication 2.21.3 LED Indication Description The LED (Light Emitting Diode) of the Message/Ringer Lamp and following buttons (Line Status Buttons and Corresponding Extension Status Button) show line conditions with a variety of light patterns. Line Status Buttons: S-CO, G-CO, L-CO, INTERCOM, ICD Group, PDN Corresponding Extension Status Button: DSS, SDN Light Pattern of the Message/Ringer Lamp [IP-PT and DPT]...
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2.21.3 LED Indication Line Status Button Incoming Call Light Intercom Trunk Status Distribution Pattern Line Status Group Line Status S-CO G-CO L-CO INTERCOM ICD Group Slow red Another — flashing extension is holding the line. Rapid red Incoming call to the incoming call distribution —...
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