Panasonic S-ICX Manual

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S-ICX (International) issued January 2000

S-ICX-10-700

Chapter 5. Key Telephone Features

Section 700 - Operation

The DSS/72 console is a 72-key console that can be attached to a key telephone. The 72 keys on the 
DSS/72 can be programmed as Direct Station Select (DSS) keys for internal lines.

In addition to providing direct station selection, the DSS keys also provide Busy Lamp Fields (BLFs) 
that allow you to monitor the status of other extensions. The LED lights red when the assigned 
extension is busy, and lights green when Call Forwarding or Do-Not-Disturb (DND) are activated.

For additional information, see “Flexible Function Keys” on page 157.

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DSS/72 console (VB-D631UK [UK] or VB-44320 [HK, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia])

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Pressing a DSS key while connected to an outside line places the line on hold.

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A maximum of 12 DSS/72 consoles can be connected to a 96-port system.

The EM/24 is a 24-key console that can be attached to a key telephone. The 24 keys on the EM/24 can 
be programmed as Direct Station Select (DSS) keys for internal lines.

In addition to providing direct station selection, the DSS keys also provide Busy Lamp Fields (BLFs) 
that allow you to monitor the status of other extensions. The LED lights red when the assigned 
extension is busy and lights green when Call Forwarding or Do-Not-Disturb (DND) are activated.

For additional information, see “Flexible Function Keys” on page 157.

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EM/24 console (VB-D631UK [UK] or VB-44320 [HK, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia])

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You can send a flash signal on your telephone to release an outside line and then either automatically 
reseize the same outside line or switch to extension dial tone status by pressing the FL/R or PROG 
key.