The Basics; Basic Operation; Using The Basic Features; Answering Calls - NEC DS1000/2000 User Manual

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.
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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.
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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.
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DS1000/2000 Cordless Telephone User Guide