Learning About Telephones
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Buttons and Indicators
Figure 3-1. PARTNER-34D Phone
The following buttons and indicators appear on system phones:
Display. (PARTNER-34D and PARTNER-18D only) Shows date, day, and time when the phone
is idle, number dialed when placing a call, extension number (and name if programmed) calling
you or transferring a call to you, and duration while a call is in progress. When programming,
shows settings, options, and prompts.
To adjust the display contrast on the PARTNER-34D and PARTNER-18D phones, press * then -
to decrease the brightness or + to increase the brightness, while the phone is idle and the
handset is in the cradle.
Line/Programmable Buttons. Used for individual outside lines or (if no line is assigned on a
button) for programming telephone or extension numbers, or other system features (such as Last
Number Redial). When a line is assigned, press the line button to make a call on that specific line
(lights show status of line). When a number feature is programmed, press the button to dial the
number or use the feature. The PARTNER-34D has 36 programmable buttons (32 with lights and
4 without lights); the PARTNER-18D has 20 programmable buttons (16 with lights and 4 without
lights); the PARTNER-18 has 16 programmable buttons (all with lights); the PARTNER-6 has 4
programmable buttons (all with lights).
Intercom Buttons. Press to make (or answer) a call to (or form) another extension in the
system.
Feature. Press to change programmed settings or use system features.
Conf. Press to add other parties to your call.
Transfr. Press to pass a call to another extension.
Hold. Press to put a call on hold.
Intercom
ABC
2
DEF
31
JKL
5
MNO
6
TUV
8
WXYZ
9
0
GHI
4
PQRS
7
*
#
Intercom
Ext.
Message
PARTNER-34D
Display
Line/Programmable
Buttons
(32 with lights)
Programmable Buttons
(4 without lights)
Intercom Buttons
(2)
Message Light
Pull-Out Tray for Quick
Reference Cards
(all PARTNER models)
Mic/
HFAI
Feature
+
–
Conf
HoldSpkr
Transfr
Feature
+
–
Conf
HoldSpkr
Transfr
Mic/
HFAI