Siemens 5000 RSM - Manual (Page 96)

Step by Step
Team and Executive/Secretary Functions With Trunk Keys
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Using DSS Keys
Each team member has a DSS key for every other
member in the team.
This enables every team member to reach all other
members of the team directly, simply by pressing a key.
Meaning of LED Indications on DSS Keys
LED on the DSS key is off - the team member is not en-
gaged in a phone call.
or
LED on the DSS key is lit - the team member is engaged
in a phone call or has activated do not disturb.
or
LED on the DSS key is flashing rapidly - a call has ar-
rived for you and needs to be answered.
or
LED on the DSS keys is flashing slowly - a caller is try-
ing to reach another member of your team, who has not
yet answered.
Using DSS Keys to Answer Calls
Precondition: Your telephone is ringing and/or a DSS
key is flashing.
If appl. Press the flashing DSS key.
This is not necessary if you are receiving a DSS call and
the DSS key is flashing rapidly.
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Lift the handset.
or With on-hook dialing: Use speakerphone mode and open
listening (not available with optiPoint 500 economy and
optiPoint 500 basic).
Calling a Team Member Directly
Press the direct station selection key.
or
If the team member you wish to reach is engaged in an-
other call, the DSS key on your telephone is illuminated.
You can make the call even in this case.
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When the other party answers: Lift the handset.