DCS BASIC 12B User Manual
CALL DURATION TIMER
The system can be set to automatically time outside calls. A few seconds after
you dial a telephone number, the timer appears in the display. It appears imme-
diately for incoming calls. The call timer continues for the duration of the call.
Call duration times are displayed in minutes and seconds. If a call lasts longer
than 60 minutes, the timer restarts.
you dial a telephone number, the timer appears in the display. It appears imme-
diately for incoming calls. The call timer continues for the duration of the call.
Call duration times are displayed in minutes and seconds. If a call lasts longer
than 60 minutes, the timer restarts.
You can press the TIMER key to manually begin timing a call. Press it again to
stop timing. If you press it while the automatic timer is on, the call duration time
is restarted.
stop timing. If you press it while the automatic timer is on, the call duration time
is restarted.
AUTO TIMER
Display keyset users may have the timer automatically start when they answer
incoming calls or after a short delay on an outgoing call.
incoming calls or after a short delay on an outgoing call.
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With the handset on-hook, press TRSF and then dial 110.
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Dial 11 to turn the auto timer on or 10 to turn it off.
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Press TRSF to store your selection.
TIMER FUNCTION
Display keyset users may use this feature as a simple stopwatch.
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When the keyset is idle, press the TIMER button to start timing.
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Press the TIMER button again to stop timing.
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Read the elapsed time in the display.
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Lift the handset and replace it. The display will return to date and time.
VIEWING MESSAGE INDICATIONS
You can view all of your message indications before you return them:
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With the handset on-hook, press the MSG key with the red flashing light.
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The first station that left a message indication will be displayed.
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Press the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the stations that left mes-
sage indications. Use the soft keys to reply, clear or advance to the next
message.
sage indications. Use the soft keys to reply, clear or advance to the next
message.
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Press the ANS/RLS key to return your keyset to the idle condition.
ALARM REMINDER MESSAGES
When you use the alarm/appointment reminder feature, you create a 16 charac-
ter reminder message. When the alarm rings, your message will appear instead
of [ALARM REMINDER]. To program reminder messages:
ter reminder message. When the alarm rings, your message will appear instead
of [ALARM REMINDER]. To program reminder messages:
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Press TRSF and then dial 116.
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Dial the alarm number 1, 2 or 3.
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Dial the time you want the alarm to go off. Enter the time as HHMM (hours
and minutes) using the 24 hour clock.
and minutes) using the 24 hour clock.
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Dial 0 (NOT SET), 1 (TODAY) or 2 (DAILY) to select the alarm type.
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Write your message using the dial pad keys. Each press of a key selects a
character. Pressing the next key moves the cursor to the next position. For
example, if your message is “TAKE MEDICATION,” press 8 once to get the
letter “T.” Press 2 once to get “A.” Press 5 twice to get “K.” Continue selecting
characters from the following table to complete your message.
character. Pressing the next key moves the cursor to the next position. For
example, if your message is “TAKE MEDICATION,” press 8 once to get the
letter “T.” Press 2 once to get “A.” Press 5 twice to get “K.” Continue selecting
characters from the following table to complete your message.
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Press the TRSF key to store the alarm and reminder message.
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Repeat for each alarm if needed.
COUNT
1
2
3
4
5
DIAL 0
Q
Z
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0
DIAL 1
space
?
,
!
1
DIAL 2
A
B
C
@
2
DIAL 3
D
E
F
#
3
DIAL 4
G
H
I
$
4
DIAL 5
J
K
L
%
5
DIAL 6
M
N
O
^
6
DIAL 7
P
R
S
&
7
DIAL 8
T
U
V
✱
8
DIAL 9
W
X
Y
(
9
DIAL ✱
:
=
[
]
✱
NOTE: When the character you want appears on the same dial pad key as the
previous character, press UP to move the cursor one space to the right.
previous character, press UP to move the cursor one space to the right.
To cancel an individual alarm and reminder message:
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Press TRSF and then dial 112.
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Dial alarm number 1, 2 or 3.
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Press the HOLD key.
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Press the TRSF key.
PERSONAL SPEED DIAL NAMES
Each personal speed dial number can have an 11 character name assigned to
it. This name is used to select the speed dial bin when you are dialing by direc-
tory.
it. This name is used to select the speed dial bin when you are dialing by direc-
tory.