NEC Ds2000 Software Instructions Manual

Group Ring
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Group Ring
Description
Group Ring allows you to arrange extensions into Ring Groups for answering calls. When a call 
comes into the Ring Group master number, all extensions in the group ring simultaneously. Any 
user in the Ring Group can answer the call just by lifting the handset. The ringing call can be:
A Direct Inward Line to the Ring Group (i.e., terminated to the Ring Group master number)
An trunk call transferred to the Ring Group...

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Programming Guide
Step-by-step guide for setting up Group Ring 
(Page 1 of 3)
Step 1: Should extensions be in a Ring Groups?
• In Program 0511 - Ring Group Master Extension 
Numbers and Names (page 487), assign names 
and extension numbers to Ring Groups (1-8).
Ring Group master numbers can be from 
100-899. However, they cannot be in the exten-
sion (300-395 in DS2000 or 300-325 in DS1000) 
or trunk (401-448 in DS2000 or 401-406 in 
DS1000)...

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• In Program 1003 - Activate Overflow During the 
Day (page 509), enter N.
Step 5: Assign the Ring Group DIL day overflow destination.
• In Program 1003 - Day Overflow Destination 
(page 509), assign the DIL day mode termination. 
The destination can be an extension, UCD Group 
master number, Ring Group master number, 
Voice Mail master number or Key Ring (by press-
ing CLEAR).
Step 6: Do you want to assign a DIL to a Ring Group in the night...

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Step 10: Do you want to put the Ring Group DIL on a DSS Console key?
• In Program 1704 - Line Key (page 528), make 
sure the DIL has a DSS Console line key assigned 
(code 03).
• In Program 1704 - Line Key (page 528), make 
sure the DIL does not have a DSS Console line 
key assigned (code 03).
Step 11: If the Ring Group DIL is unanswered, does call divert to its programmed overflow 
destination after the proper interval.
• In Program 0401 - DIL...

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Programming List
Program 0401 - Transfer Recall (page 455)
This interval sets how long a call will ring the day or night overflow destination before divert-
ing to key ring. It also sets how long a call transferred to a Ring Group will ring before recall-
ing the extension that initially transferred it.
Program 0401 - DIL No Answer (page 456)
Set how long a DIL rings its destination before ringing its programmed overflow destination.
Program...

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Call Waiting / Camp-On (page 74)
An extension user cannot Camp On to a busy Ring Group. When all extensions in the Ring 
Group are busy, the call continues to ring until an extension becomes free.
Caller ID (page 81)
DS2000 02.00.04 and DS1000 Prior to 02.01.07
An extension’s display will show Caller ID data for a trunk terminated to a Ring Group 
master number after the user answers the call. In prior DS2000 software versions, the 
Caller ID...

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OR
To have the call go through unscreened (unannounced):
 Hang up.
OR
To return to call before a Ring Group member picks it up:
 Press flashing (green) line key.
An unanswered Transfer to a Ring Group will continue to ring the group until a mem-
ber picks it up. It will not recall to the transferring extension.
To answer a call that rings your Ring Group:
1. If call doesn’t appear on a line/loop key:
 Lift handset.
OR
If line appears on a...

Handsfree and Handsfree Answerback
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Handsfree and Handsfree Answerback
Description
Handsfree
Handsfree allows a keyset user to process calls using the speaker and microphone in the telephone 
(instead of the handset). Handsfree is a convenience for workers who don’t have a free hand to pick 
up the handset. For example, a terminal operator could continue to enter data with both hands while 
talking on the phone.
Handsfree Answerback and Forced Intercom...

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Programming Guide
Programming List
Program 0201 - Handsfree Reply on Intercom Calls (page 445)
Enter Y to allow extension user to respond to voice-announced Intercom calls by just speaking 
toward the phone (i.e., by using Handsfree Answerback). When you enter N, the extension 
user must lift the handset to speak.
Program 0201 - Voice-Announced Intercom Calls (page 445)
Enter Y to enable voice-announced Intercom calls...

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Program 1807 - Station Voice Announced Intercom Calls (page 553)
Enter Y to enable voice-announced Intercom calls on a per-extension basis. This option 
requires that you have previously enabled 0201 - Voice-Announced Intercom Calls. The User-
Programmable Options # 
IV (#48) and #IR #47) locally override this setting.
Other Related Features
Automatic Handsfree (page 50)
Automatic Handsfree allows a keyset user to place...