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Depending on the type of Cicuit card and PBX that the D-Term Series I resides on will result in different operation of thos keys. But as a general overview this is what they do.

2000 IPS / 2400 IPX
(note this is a general description for more details contact you Vendor)

FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Directory, Message and Microphone keys
Description
The Directory key is dedicated for use in conjunction with the System Speed Dial feature.
The Message key is dedicated to perform the use of Message Wait Search feature.
The Microphone key is dedicated for use as a microphone on/off key. (This setting cannot be changed by system data). The setting of the Directory and Message keys are not fixed.
Operating procedure
Directory key
This key uses the same function as the Dial By Name feature.
To search for a number by name and originate a call by Speed Calling – Station
1. From an idle status, press Directory key
2. Press STA softkey
3. Enter a name or part of a name by keypad
4. Press up/down softkey to locate correct number (Name and number shown on Dterm LCD)
5. When desired name has been reached, press line key or go off hook to originate call.
To register a name and number for call by Speed Calling – Station
1. From an idle status, press Directory key
2. Press STA softkey
3. Press Feature key and enter a name by keypad
4. Press the feature key and enter the dialed number to be stored (Name and number shown on Dterm LCD) NOTE
5. Press Feature key. The Dterm LCD shows “set ok”.

Note: There are two modes of input; alphabet and number. The input mode is indicated on the softkey of the Dterm as per the following example. When left side of the softkey shows “ABC”, the alphabet can be recorded. When “NUM” is displayed, the number can be recorded. The alphabet mode and number can be changed by pressing the left side softkey that shows “ABC” or “NUM”.





In alphabet mode, the input character is fixed by the “#” key.
Example 1. Dial 222#22# CB is recorded as the name
Example 2. Dial 222999# CY is recorded as the name
Example 3. Dial 222#22 then press “ABC” softkey CB is recorded and input mode is changed from alphabet to number.



Message key
This key uses the same function as the Message Waiting Reminder Search feature key.
To retrieve a message from a Dterm with an LCD:
1. Press the Speaker key or lift handset and receive Dial Tone
2. Press the Message Key; Dterm LCD shows Message xxxx (where xxxx is the station number that set the message) and the time the message was sent.
3. Three options are available by softkey function:
· Press SEARCH softkey to see the next message; or press 1 on the keypad
· Press CALL softkey to call the displayed station; or press 2 on the keypad
· Press ERASE softkey to erase the displayed message; or press 3 on the keypad