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If the system data file being modified has not been saved, a warning message will be displayed, 
giving you the option to save the file.
Click Ye s to save the file.
Click No to abandon the changes. 
						

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2.3 Connect
2.3.1 Connect—RS-232C
Connects to the PBX in Interactive mode through the serial RS-232C interface of the PBX.
This option allows direct entry of connection parameters, for cases where the PC is used to connect 
to one or just a few PBXs, and an individual profile for each PBX is not necessary. If you connect to 
multiple PBXs and would prefer to choose from among pre-saved profiles instead, see 2.3.4 
Connect—Profile Setup for more details about creating profiles.
To connect to the PBX by RS-232C
1.
From the Connect menu, select RS-232C.
The Login window will be displayed.
2.Select a connection option.
 Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile. This option is only 
available when one or more profiles have been previously stored.
a.Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
The Setup button will become unavailable.
b.If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be 
entered.
 Confirm that the RS-232C radio button is selected if you want to enter the parameters 
manually.
a.Click Setup.
b.Specify the settings as required. For more details, see the table below.
c.Click OK.
3.Click OK.
2.3.2 Connect—USB
Connects to the PBX in Interactive mode through the USB port on the PBX. Connection Settings for RS-232C
Setting Values Explanation
Port COMx Specify the number of the COM port assigned 
to the PCs RS-232C interface. Only available 
COM ports are displayed.
Baud Rate (bps) 2400bps, 4800bps, 
9600bps, 19200bps, 
38400bps, 57600bps, 
115200bpsSpecify the speed of data transmission. 
						

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To connect to the PBX by USB
1.
From the Connect menu, select USB.
The Login window will be displayed.
2.Select a connection option.
 Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile.
a.Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
b.If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be 
entered.
 Select the USB radio button if you do not want to use a profile.
3.Click OK.
2.3.3 Connect—Modem
Connects to the PBX in Interactive mode through the modem.
To access the PBX remotely using this feature, an RMT card must be installed and the Remote—
Analog Remote (Modem) Floating Extension Number assigned in 2.16.1 [10-1] Main.
This option allows direct entry of connection parameters, for cases where the PC is used to connect 
to one or just a few PBXs, and an individual profile for each PBX is not necessary. If you connect to 
multiple PBXs and would prefer to choose from among pre-saved profiles instead, see 2.3.4 
Connect—Profile Setup for more details about creating profiles.
To connect to the PBX by Modem
1.
From the Connect menu, select Modem.
The Login window will be displayed.
2.Select a connection option.
 Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile.
a.Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
The Setup button will become unavailable.
b.If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be 
entered.
 Confirm that the Modem radio button is selected if you want to enter parameters manually.
a.Click Setup.
b.Modify the connection parameters as required. For more details, see the table below.
c.Click OK.
3.Click OK.
Connection Settings for Modem
Setting Values Description
Dial Number 1-9, 0, *, #, , [comma], 
T,  P,  WEnter the telephone number to be dialed to 
access the PBX.
T: Converts the Dial Type from Pulse to Tone.
, [comma], P, W: Inserts a pause. 
						

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2.3.4 Connect—Profile Setup
Profiles are useful when one PC is used to connect to multiple PBXs. Rather than manually adjusting 
the connection settings each time a different PBX is accessed, it is possible to store the connection 
settings for several PBXs. Then, when you wish to connect to a specific PBX, you can simply choose 
that PBXs profile from the list.
The functions of the buttons on this screen are as follows:
To create or edit a profile
 From the Connect menu, select Profile Setup.
2.3.5 Connect—Profile Editor
Allows the creation and editing of profiles of settings required to connect the PC to the PBX by RS-
232C, modem, or USB.Dial Type Auto(Tone), 
Auto(Pulse), ManualSpecify the outgoing dialing method.
If Manual is chosen, dialing must be done with 
a connected telephone.
Comment – Enter a comment to identify the set of values.
Port COMx Specify the number of the COM port assigned 
to the PCs modem interface.
Only available COM ports will be displayed.
Baud Rate 1200bps, 2400bps, 
4800bps, 9600bps, 
19200bps, 38400bpsSpecify the speed of data transmission.
Modem  Initialize – Enter the modem initialize command, and click 
Initialize to send the command to the modem.
For more details, refer to your modems 
instruction manual.
Button Function
New Opens the 2.3.5 Connect—Profile Editor window to create a new 
profile.
Edit When an existing profile is selected, opens the 2.3.5 Connect—Profile 
Editor window to modify the parameters of that profile.
Delete When an existing profile is selected, deletes that profile. A confirmation 
message will be displayed.
Close Closes the current window. Connection Settings for Modem
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Note
When a profile is edited and saved with a new name, the original profile is not deleted.
The settings are as follows:
The functions of the buttons on this screen are as follows:
To create or edit a profile
1.
From the Connect menu, select Profile Setup.
The Profile Setup window (2.3.4 Connect—Profile Setup) will be displayed.
2.Click New or Edit.
The Profile Editor window will be displayed.
3.Enter a name for this profile.
4.Enter the system password used to connect to the PBX.
5.Select the default connection method.
6.Enter the detailed connection method settings as required. See the tables below for more 
information.
Note that it is possible to select connection methods other than the default method when using 
this profile to connect to the PBX. For this reason, you can choose to input settings for multiple 
connection methods in a single profile. Click the tabs to view the settings for each type of 
connection.
7.Click Save. Setting Description
Profile Name Enter a name used to identify this set of PBX connection settings. This 
name must not be the same as another profile name.
System Password Enter the password to log on to the target PBX, if required.
Default Select the default connection method.
Button Function
Save Saves the current profile information.
Cancel Closes the current screen without saving the profile information.
Connection Settings for RS-232C
Setting Values Explanation
Port COMx Specify the number of the COM port assigned 
to the PCs RS-232C interface. Only available 
COM ports are displayed.
Baud Rate (bps) 2400bps, 4800bps, 
9600bps, 19200bps, 
38400bps, 57600bps, 
115200bpsSpecify the speed of data transmission. 
						

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2.3.6 Connect—Disconnect
Closes the connection between the Maintenance Console and the PBX. When this option is chosen, 
system data is automatically backed up from the PBX to the SD memory card (see 2.4.1 Tool—SD 
memory backup).
To disconnect
1.
From the Connect menu, select Disconnect.
A confirmation message will be displayed.
2.Click Ye s. Connection Settings for Modem
Setting Values Description
Dial Number 1-9, 0, *, #, , [comma], 
T,  P,  WEnter the telephone number to be dialed to 
access the PBX.
T: Converts the Dial Type from Pulse to Tone.
, [comma], P, W: Inserts a pause.
Dial Type Auto(Tone), 
Auto(Pulse), ManualSpecify the outgoing dialing method.
If Manual is chosen, dialing must be done with 
a connected telephone.
Comment – Enter a comment to identify the set of values.
Port COMx Specify the number of the COM port assigned 
to the PCs modem interface.
Only available COM ports will be displayed.
Baud Rate 1200bps, 2400bps, 
4800bps, 9600bps, 
19200bps, 38400bpsSpecify the speed of data transmission.
Modem  Initialize – Enter the modem initialize command, and click 
Initialize to send the command to the modem.
For more details, refer to your modems 
instruction manual. 
						

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2.4 Tool
2.4.1 Tool—SD memory backup
Saves system data from the PBX to the SD memory card. Backup begins as soon as this option is 
chosen.
To back up system data
 From the To o l menu, select SD memory backup.
2.4.2 Tool—Simplified Voice Message—Delete All Recordings
Deletes all voice messages recorded to SVM cards installed in the PBX.
To delete voice messages
1.
From the To o l menu, point to Simplified Voice Message and select Delete All Recordings.
2.Select the card from which to delete messages.
3.Click OK.
2.4.3 Tool—Simplified Voice Message—Check Current Usage
Displays information on the voice messages stored in SVM cards installed in the PBX. For each 
message, the type of message and the associated extension are displayed.
To view SVM message status
 From the To o l menu, point to Simplified Voice Message and select Check Use Situation.
2.4.4 Tool—Extension List View
Displays a list of all programmed extension numbers and types.
The types that can be displayed are as follows:
Ty p e D e t a i l
Intercom Wired Extension
VM Voice Mail
Portable Station Wireless Extension (Portable Station)
ICDG Incoming Call Distribution Group
WG PS Ring Group
VM (DPT) VM (DPT) Group
VM (DTMF) VM (DTMF) Group 
						

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To view extension information
 From the Tool menu, select Extension List View.
2.4.5 Tool—Import
Allows several types of system data files or tables to be imported.
Except for Speed Dial and Caller ID, this option is only available at Installer level.
The files from which data can be imported are files that were previously saved at this or another PBX 
using the Export tool (see 2.4.6 Tool—Export), or comma-separated value (CSV) files. Unsupported 
file types cannot be opened.
For all tables except ARS - Routing Plan, it is possible to edit the CSV file directly using an appropriate 
editor, before importing.
The types of data that can be imported using this tool, and the matching destination fields, are as 
follows:
Related programming: 2.12.1 [6-1] System Speed Dial Pager External Pager
MODEM Analog Modem
OGM (DISA) DISA
DSS DSS Console
DPT-I/F CS PT-interface CS
SVM SVM Card
Feature - Speed Dial and Caller ID
Data Type Import Destination
System Speed Dialing 
NumberLocation
Name Name
CO Line Access Number + 
Telephone NumberDial
CLI Destination CLI Destination
ARS - Leading Digit
Data Type Import Destination
No. Location
Leading Number Leading Digit
Additional Number of Digits Additional Dial Digits
Routing Plan Number Route Plan Number Ty p e D e t a i l 
						

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Related programming: 2.14.2 [8-2] Leading Number
Related programming: 2.14.7 [8-6] Leading Number Exception
Related programming: 2.14.3 [8-3] Routing Plan Time
Related programming: 2.10.1 [4-1-1] Wired Extension—Extension Settings
Related programming: 2.10.8 [4-2-1] Portable Station—Extension Settings ARS - Except Code
Data Type Import Destination
No. Location
Leading Number Exception Exception Code
ARS - Routing Plan
Data Type Import Destination
(no fields to select) (no fields to select)
Wired Extension
Data Type Import Destination
No. Location (selected 
automatically)
Extension Number Extension Number 
(selected automatically)
Extension Name Extension Name (selected 
automatically)
PS Extension
Data Type Import Destination
No. Location (selected 
automatically)
Extension Number Extension Number 
(selected automatically)
Extension Name Extension Name (selected 
automatically)
Quick Dial (Basic)
Data Type Import Destination
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Related programming: 2.8.9 [2-6-2] Numbering Plan—Quick Dial
To import system data
1.
From the Tool menu, point to Import, and then click the type of data to import.
2.Navigate to the folder containing the system data file you want to open.
3.Select the file.
4.Click Open to open the file.
If applicable, a list of field names found in the imported file will be displayed.
5.If required, select import fields.
When import fields can be selected, the selection screen is displayed automatically. Matching 
origin and destination fields are entered by default.
 To change the destination for an import field, select the preferred field from the drop-
down list.
 To not import a field, select the blank option from the drop-down list.
6.Click OK to perform the import operation.
Depending on the type of data impor ted, the relevant programming screen may be displayed.
Click OK or Apply to complete the import operation.
If data in a field being imported does not match the required format for the import 
destination, an error message will be displayed when the import operation is attempted, and 
the operation will be canceled.
This can occur when, for example, the destination field can only accept numeric data, but 
the data being imported contains alphabet characters, as the correct fields were not linked 
together.
2.4.6 Tool—Export
Allows several types of system data to be exported to files. These files can be used with the Import 
tool (see 2.4.5 Tool—Import) to update another PBX
Except for ARS - Routing Plan, tables are exported as comma-separated value (CSV) files.
Except for Speed Dial and Caller ID, this option is only available at Installer level.
Note
The separator used in CSV files created using the Export tool is decided by the unit specified in 
List Separator, in the Windows Regional Options Control Panel.
To export system data
1.
From the Tool menu, point to Export, and then click the type of data to export.
2.Navigate to the folder in which you want to save the file.
3.Enter a file name. Dial Dial
Phone Number Phone Number Quick Dial (Basic)
Data Type Import Destination