Siemens HIPATH 8000 - Manual (Page 102)

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Making calls with multiple lines
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Direct station selection keys
Apart from line keys, administrator can also configure
direct station selection (DSS) keys. You can use a DSS
key to call an internal station directly, pick up calls for
this station or forward calls directly to it.
Calling a station directly
You cannot use DSS if the user is on another call (flash-
ing LED).
Calling from the idle menu
S
Press the relevant DSS key.
or
h
Press the key shown to open the Overview tab
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Select and confirm the DSS line. The key lights up and
a connection is established.
Consultation with the DSS station
Prerequisite: You are conducting a call and administra-
tor has configured the DSS key for consultation.
S
Press the relevant DSS key for the consultation. The key
lights up and a connection is established. If the station
answers, you can toggle, transfer the first call or initiate
a conference.
DSS call 1
administrator can configure the DSS key so that
the connection is also established when the DSS
station has activated do-not-disturb or call for-
warding.
If administrator has configured transfer instead
of consultation, you can only transfer the current
call to the DSS station.