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• In Program 1701 - Hotline Key (page 518), do not 
enter code 05 to assign a key as a Hotline key.
Step 2: Should DSS Console also have a Hotline partners?
• In Program 1704 - Hotline Key (page 528), enter 
code 05 + the covered extension (300-395 in 
DS2000 or 300-325 in DS1000) to assign a Hot-
line key.
• In Program 1704 - Hotline Key (page 528), do not 
enter code 05 to assign a key as a Hotline key.
Step 3: Should Hotline partner initiate...

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Programming List
Program 1701 -  Hotline Key (page 518)
Assign a programmable key on an extension as a Hotline key (code 05). The option is your 
Hotline partner’s extension number.
Program 1704 -  Hotline Key (page 528)
Assign a programmable key on a DSS Console as a Hotline key (code 04). The option is your 
Hotline partner’s extension number.
Program 1802 - Off-Hook Signaling for Hotline Partner (page 539)
Enter 3 if Hotline partner should be...

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To Transfer your trunk call to your Hotline partner:
1. Press Hotline key.
2. Announce call and hang up.
OR
Hang up to have the call wait at your Hotline partner unannounced.
If the call is not picked up, it recalls to you after the Transfer Recall interval. See  
Transfer on page 393 for more.
To answer a call from your Hotline partner:
1. Speak toward phone.Conversation with caller.
(Optional) Line/loop key on.
Two beeps.
Hotline key on...

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Interactive Soft Keys
Description
Interactive Soft Keys provide intuitive feature access. It is no longer necessary to remember feature 
codes to access the telephone’s advanced features because the function of the soft keys change as 
the user process calls. For example, while on a trunk call a display keyset user can press the PARK 
soft key to Park their call in orbit.
For additional information on Interactive Soft Key operation,...

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Programming List
Program 0101 - Soft Keys (page 443)
Enable (Y) or disable (Y) an extension’s soft keys.
Program 1801 - Extension Class of Service Assignment (page 533)
Assign Class of Service to extensions.
Other Related Features
None
Feature Operation
See the charts beginning on the following page. 

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Keyset Soft Keys
Global Navigation Soft Keys You May See At Any Time
Soft KeyDefinition
PREVPress this Soft Key to back up to the previous set of options.
MOREPress this Soft Key to display additional options for your call.
CNCLPress to return your telephone to the idle mode.
While Your Telephone Is Idle  (Page 1 of 2)
Soft KeyFeatureDefinition
Use Directory Dialing to select a call from a list of names:
DIRPress to access Directory...

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SPDSpeed Dial Enter bin (200-299 for System, 701-720 for Personal) + HOLD + Line 
(1-16), Group (90-98) or ICM + HOLD + Number + HOLD + Name + HOLD + SPK
DNDDo Not Disturb Press to enable or cancel Do Not Disturb.
VANNIntercom
VAO NPress to enable voice-announcements for incoming Intercom calls.
VAOFFPress to have all incoming Intercom calls ring (i.e., disable voice-
announce).
Call Your  Mailbox
VM00Voice Mail Press to call your...

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TRFTransfer Enter co-worker’s extension number. (Press MW after extension 
number to send call to co-worker’s mailbox.)
DIRUse Directory Dialing to Transfer call to co-worker.
ICM DirectoryVOL  or VOL  + DIAL to select co-worker from a list of extension 
names.
MBOXSend call to co-worker’s mailbox.
RINGChange your voice announcement to ringing.
RTRVRetrieve call (instead of Transferring).
PKPGPark the call at the extension...

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After you press ICM to Transfer your outside call, or CONF to set up a Conference (see Call States in the back of this guide for more):
DIR
Transfer Use Directory Dialing to Transfer the call to your co-worker.
ICM DirectoryVOL  or VOL  + DIAL to select co-worker from a list of extension 
names.
MBOX (after ICM only)Send call to co-worker’s mailbox.
MSG (after CONF only)Leave message in co-worker’s mailbox
RINGChange your voice...

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After you call a co-worker and hear busy tone:
MSG
Message Waiting
Voice Mail• If your system has Message Waiting, this leaves a Mes-
sage Waiting indication for your co-worker.
• If your system has Voice Mail, this allows you to leave a 
voice message in their mailbox.
CAMPCall Waiting / Camp-On Send Camp On tones to your busy co-worker. If you hang up, your 
Camp On converts to a Callback.
CLBKCallback Leave a Callback for busy...