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3.Re-enter the same code for verification.
If the entered codes do not match, an error message will be displayed.
Click OK to return to step 2 above.
4.Click OK.
7.3 Screen Customize
Allows you to specify which system data setting screens and menu options can be accessed when logged 
in to Maintenance Console at User level.
This option is only available at Installer level.
To customize the displayed options
1.
From the View menu, select Screen Customize.
A list of the system data screens will be displayed in outline view.
 Click the desired tab to view system data setting screens or menu options.
 Click the plus sign to expand an item.
 Click the minus sign to collapse a previously expanded item.
 Clear the check boxes of screens you do not want to make available in User level.
2.Click OK.
7.4 System Data Setting Menu
Provides an alternative method of opening system data screens.
This option is only displayed in Batch and Interactive modes.
 From the View menu, point to System Data Setting Menu, point to the desired parent item, and 
then click the desired child item to open the relevant screen. 
						

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Section 8
PC Programming—Utility
This section describes the Utility menu, which contains 
options for performing system maintenance on the PBX. 
						

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8.1 Firmware Upgrade
Allows installation of upgrades to the system software stored within the PBX. Only install upgrades provided 
by certified Panasonic dealers.
To upgrade system software
1.
From the Utility menu, select Firmware Upgrade.
The Firmware Upgrade screen will be displayed.
2.Click Select.
The Open dialog box will be displayed.
3.Navigate to the folder containing the system software file you want to install.
4.Select the file.
5.Click Open.
 If the selected file is not a recognized ROM file, an error message will be displayed.
Click OK to return to step 2.
 If the selected file is an older ROM version than the one currently installed to the PBX, a warning 
message will be displayed.
 To accept the older ROM version, click Ye s. Installing an older ROM is not recommended, as 
it may cause problems during system data conversion.
 To not use the older ROM version, click No.
 If the selected file is a ROM version newer than that of the current Maintenance Console software, 
a warning message will be displayed, as it cannot be suppor ted by Maintenance Console.
Information about the version of both the current system software and the selected file will be displayed.
6.Confirm that the selected file is the version that you intend to install to the PBX.
7.Click Start.
A confirmation message will be displayed.
8.Click Ye s.
The system software will be upgraded in 3 steps. The progress bar shows how much of each process 
has been completed.
When the upgrade is complete, a message will be displayed.
 If there was a communication error during the upgrade, a message will be displayed.
1.Check the listed items.
2.Click Retry to try the upgrade process again.
 If the PC freezes or loses power during one of the upgrade steps listed below, restart 
Maintenance Console, reconnect to the PBX, and follow the instructions below. 
						

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 While downloading system data from the PBX
The Firmware Upgrade screen will be displayed automatically. Reselect the system 
software file and perform the upgrade again.
 While writing the new software to the PBX
The PBX will be unable to start properly. The Firmware Upgrade screen will be 
displayed automatically. Reselect the system software file and perform the upgrade 
again.
 While restoring system data to the PBX
The Firmware Upgrade process will be automatically restarted from this step, and 
system data will be restored to the PBX.
8.2 Quick Setup
Allows basic settings of the PBX to be modified easily.
This option can be accessed in either of 2 ways:
 Automatically when connecting to the PBX for the first time or after the PBX data has been cleared.
 Manually, by selecting Quick Setup from the Utility menu.
This option only runs automatically when the following conditions are met:
 The user is logged on to Maintenance Console using the Installer level programmer code.
 The date and time of the PBX have not yet been set.
 The model code of Maintenance Console and PBX match.
 The user has selected to connect Maintenance Console to the PBX in Interactive mode.
It can be run manually when the following condition is met:
 Maintenance Console is connected to the PBX in Interactive mode.
When the Quick Setup wizard is started manually, it is possible to cancel the wizard at any point by clicking 
the Cancel button. No changes will be made to the PBX. However, the Cancel button is not available when 
Quick Setup runs automatically upon connection to the PBX. In addition, when Quick Setup runs, it shows 
only default data for all programmable parameters. Any existing settings are not shown, and will be 
overwritten, so run Quick Setup manually only when necessary.
Using Quick Setup, the following basic parameters can be programmed as desired:
 The date and time. The PBX uses the date and time set to the PC. (→ 9.1.1 Date & Time [1-1])
 The system password. (→ 9.1.2 Main [1-2])
 The operator extension number. (→ 1.1.87 Operator/Manager Features in the Feature Manual)
 Automatic Configuration for CO Line Type (DTMF/Pulse). (→ 1.1.5 Automatic Configuration for 
Outside (CO) Line Type in the Feature Manual)
 Extension numbers and names. (→ 1.1.69 Intercom Call in the Feature Manual)
 Ringing assignment for each outside line (either all extensions, or a specific extension). (→ 1.1.90 
Outside (CO) Line Ringing Selection in the Feature Manual) 
						

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To set up basic items for the PBX
1.
From the Utility menu, click Quick Setup.
The Automatic Configuration for CO Line Type screen will be displayed.
 If you do not want to automatically configure outside (CO) line types, deselect the check box.
2.Click Next
The Step 2 screen will be displayed.
3.Select the jack number you wish to register as the operator extension, or Disable.
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4.Click Next.
The Step 3 screen will be displayed.
5.Enter the desired extension number and name (if required) for each jack to configure in the table.
 If you do not want to configure extension numbers and names, deselect the check box.
6.Click Next.
The Step 4 screen will be displayed.
7.For each outside (CO) line, select the ringing assignment.
 Select All extensions to have all extensions ring for calls from that outside (CO) line.
 Select a jack number to have only that extension ring for calls from that outside (CO) line.
 If you do not want to configure a particular outside (CO) line, deselect the check box beside the 
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8.Click Next.
The Step 5 screen will be displayed.
9.Enter the date and time.
 By default, the date and time of the PC are shown in these boxes.
10.Enter the desired system password, to be used to log on to the PBX.
 The password must be from 4 to 7 digits long.
 You must enter the same password 2 times, for confirmation.
 Be sure to make a note of the password entered here, as it will be required to log on to the PBX.
11.Click Finish.
 The data items set in steps 1 to 5 will be transmitted to the PBX.
A completion message will be displayed.
12.Click OK.
8.3 System Reset
Resets the PBX.
There are 2 levels of reset:
 Normal: The PBX will be reset.
 Default: The PBX will be reset, and programming settings returned to their default values.
8.3.1 Normal
Resets the PBX.
To reset the PBX
1.
From the Utility menu, point to System Reset, and then select Normal.
A confirmation message will be displayed. 
						

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2.Click Ye s.
The PBX will be disconnected from Maintenance Console, and will reset.
8.3.2 Default
Resets the PBX, and returns programming settings to their default values.
This option clears all settings within the PBX. Use this feature only when necessary, as all setting data within 
the PBX will be lost. If required, take a backup of system data in advance, using 5.7 File Transfer PBX to PC.
To clear all settings and reset the PBX
1.
From the Utility menu, point to System Reset, and then select Default.
A confirmation message will be displayed.
2.Click Ye s.
The PBX will be disconnected from Maintenance Console, and will reset.
8.4 System Data Clear
Initializes PBX system data and programming settings. Use this feature only when necessary, as all system 
and setting data within the PBX will be lost. If required, take a backup of system data in advance, using 5.7 
File Transfer PBX to PC.
Notes
It is necessary to perform the procedure below to initialize the PBX when starting the PBX for the first 
time.
To initialize PBX system data
1.
From the Utility menu, select System Data Clear.
The System Data Clear window will be displayed.
2.Select the system data to delete.
Click ALL to delete all system data.
Click Custom to select specific data to delete.
 Select the appropriate check boxes.
3.Click OK. 
						

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A completion message will be displayed.
4.Click OK.
8.5 DISA OGM Clear
Initializes the outgoing messages (OGMs) for the DISA feature.
DISA OGMs on both the preinstalled OGM card and the optional OGM card (if present) will be deleted.
Notes
It is necessary to perform the procedure below to clear outgoing messages (OGMs) for DISA when 
starting the PBX for the first time.
To clear all DISA OGMs
1.
From the Utility menu, select DISA OGM Clear.
A confirmation message will be displayed.
2.Click Ye s.
A completion message will be displayed.
3.Click OK.
8.6 BV Card Initialization
Initializes the optional BV card installed in the PBX, clearing all messages stored using the BV feature. This 
option requires that a BV card be installed in the PBX.
Notes
It is necessary to perform the procedure below to initialize the optional BV card after inserting the card 
for the first time.
To initialize the BV card
1.
From the Utility menu, select BV Card Initialization. 
A confirmation message will be displayed.
2.Click Ye s.
A completion message will be displayed.
3.Click OK.