LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is your window into the operation of the new NEC series handsets.

It keeps you informed on:

Backlit Display

The bright backlit LCD makes it easy to view and enter data in any light setting.

To exit from the current Menu or Help mode and go back to the previous menu.

The buttons beneath the display on your telephone are called 'soft keys' because their function changes depending on the mode that your telephone is in at any given time. The current feature will be indicated in the display above each key.

Some example may include:

Press the Help key, then press the desired soft key for an explanation about what that key does.

These keys may be pre-assigned for you to access your phone line, forward your phone, use any number of phone features or they may be set up as speed dials allowing you to store a group of numbers for you to click and call.

Setting your speed dials

If a key is pre-assigned by your administrator as a speed dial you can set a number to it:

Essential for dialling phone numbers or interacting with automatic phone systems (IVR) that require you to push buttons while on the phone, like your voicemail or phone banking.

Special Keys

Dial Modes

Choose the dialling style that best suits you.

Alternate between modes by pressing Feature key + 8.

A high quality audio device, allowing you to have the highest quality calls available, with the weight and quality that you would expect from NEC.

NEC’s high fidelity speaker enables you to hold crystal clear hands free conversations all from the comfort of your desk.

The Cursor key has multiple functions based on the current state of your phone.

Navigation

When displaying a menu, the Cursor keys can be used to navigate through menu items.

Adjustments

Pressing the Up/Down keys allows you to adjust the following settings:

Hang up the current call and get dial tone.

Instead of having to wait for the caller to hang up, or to return the handset to the cradle, you can simply press the Recall key. This will hang up on the current call and give you a dial tone so you can make the next call immediately.

The Feature key allows you to set various features and functions on your phone.

Speed Dials

The Feature key can also be used to assign speed dials (if they are configured on your phone).

Hang up the current call and get dial tone.

Instead of having to wait for the caller to hang up, or to return the handset to the cradle, you can simply press the Recall key. This will hang up on the current call and give you a dial tone so you can make the next call immediately.

While you are already talking to someone, regardless if they called you or you called them,

Allows you to answer a secondary call.

This option is given to you when you are on a call and you have a secondary call waiting for you. Your Answer key will flash to indicate a call is waiting. When this occurs, press the Answer key to toggle between the available calls.

If lit, your microphone is active when using hands free. If not lit, your microphone is muted when using hands free.

When holding a hands free conversation, ensure the Mic key is lit before you talk, or use it to ensure people do not hear your conversations and background noise.

Dial pre-programmed numbers of personal and corporate contacts sourced from up to three different lists. Note, this feature must be configured by your administrator in order for you to use it.

Personal

You can register and maintain up to 500 contact entries with 4 numbers per entry. Define groups, then allocate contact entries to them to make searching even faster.

Phonebook

Comprises of two books; the System Phonebook and the Local Phonebook.

Corporate

Contact entries are hosted on an external Application Server. Entries can be sourced from Microsoft Outlook or CSV files.

Press the message key to access your voicemail.

If prompted enter your password.

The lamp at the top corner of your DT Series handset flashes when the phone is ringing.

It also lights, if you are using a voicemail service when a message has been left.

The Hold key allows you to place the current caller on hold. While on hold, the caller will hear music played.

The line key associated to your phone number will flash.

Retrieve a call

To retrieve the call:

Recall

After approximately two minutes on hold, the call will automatically ring back on your phone.

The caller does not hear this ringing.

The Transfer key allows you to transfer your current caller to another phone, be that another person within your company, your mobile phone or any number you can dial from your desk phone.

While on a call:

If you stay on the line you can talk to the third party, or you can optionally hang up the phone to transfer the call unannounced.

Swap callers

At this point, you can press the Transfer key to alternate between the new person and the person you originally had on hold.

Conference

You can press the CONF soft key at any point to enter a three-way conference.

NEC’s high fidelity speaker enables you to hold crystal clear hands free conversations all from the comfort of your desk.

The curly cord, one of the most important inventions of the civilised world. It allows you to move several meters from your phone and still talk with the quality you would expect from Australia’s leading phone provider.

Cut the cord

Don’t like the curly cord, have you considered using a headset?