NEC DS1000, Feature Handbook

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If the DSS feature is enabled for
your phone,
all your Programmable
Function Keys become DSS keys when you press ICM. This
gives you one-button Intercom access and Transfer to co-work-
ers. (
If this “key toggling” operation is not desirable, consider
using the Hotline or Call Coverage Keys features instead. )
DSS keys also show the status of the assigned extension.
DSS Key Flash Rates
When the key is: The covered extension is:
Off Idle or not installed
On Busy or ringing
Flashing Fast In Do Not Disturb
To place a call to a co-worker using a DSS key:
1. Press .
2. Press DSS key for the co-worker you want to call.
To Transfer an outside call to a co-worker using a DSS key:
1. Place or answer outside call, then press .
Your DSS keys show the status of the extensions
to which they are assigned.
2. Press DSS key for co-worker.
3. Hang up to have the Transfer go through unscreened.
To screen, first wait for the called party to answer.
User Programmable Feature
# B L F
Use this option to change your DSS key assignments. The
assignments you make take effect only if you have the
DSS feature enabled. See
User Programmable Features
at the end of this guide for more.
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Direct Station Selection (DSS)
Quickly place and Transfer
calls to co-workers.
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