DX-80 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
P7290 IMM 3-18
Conditions
a) Only directory numbers can be programmed on DSS Console buttons.
b) The Attendant/Extension DSS Console must be assigned to operate with your extension in order to program
buttons.
Default Setting
The button map of each DSS Console is defaulted for extensions 101-148, Auto Dial (System Speed Dial)
500-507, All Page, Page Zones 1 and 2, External Page, Music Channels 1 and 2, and Pick Up Groups 1 and
2.
Programming Abstract
• The DSS buttons cannot be programmed from Database Administration via the digital speakerphone.
• Via PC-DBA, the DSS buttons may be programmed for directory numbers.
Programming via PC-DBA
Note: PC-DBA is a DOS-based programming utility.
• Enter PC-DBA by typing “DX-80” at the DOS prompt in the PC-DBA working directory and then pressing
«.
• Press any key at the program title page (as it requests) to enter the Main Menu.
• Select PC-DBA from the main menu.
• Select Programming from the PC-DBA menu.
• Use ¢£¤¥ to highlight “Feature Key Programming” and then press «.
• The cursor is now positioned on the database item - “EXT’s Feature Key.”
• Use ¢£¤¥ to highlight “DSS Set” database item.
• Press «. The DSS Console number (1-12) must now be input. (If this information is not known, use the
Attendant/Extension DSS Console programming to determine the DSS Unit #.)
• Press « to select this DSS unit feature button programming. The cursor is now positioned on the first
button (upper left corner of the DSS unit).
• Use ¢£¤¥ to highlight the appropriate button for programming.
• Press «. The cursor is now positioned on “NULL.”
• Press « to select NULL. This effectively deactivates this button. Or...
• Use ¢£¤¥ to highlight DIR No. and press «. You are now required to enter the directory number to
store on this button.
• Enter the directory number (e.g., ”150” for extension 150, or “400” for All Page)
• Press «. This data is now stored. Move the cursor to the next button to be programmed using the same
sequence to program any button of the DSS Console.
• When you have completed all changes, press the ° (escape) key to exit this database programming
screen. You will see the prompt: “Exit This Feature”; press “Y” for yes.
• You will then be prompted to “Save Current Setting?”
• Press “N” to abort changes and leave all data unchanged.
• Press “Y” to save changes.
• If you press “Y” (yes), you will then be prompted “File Exists, Override?”
• Press “N” to abort changes and leave all data unchanged.
• Press “Y” (yes) to continue with the save operation.
• Press ° (escape) again to return to the Database Programming menu.