Nortel Networks LIP-6812 - Manual (Page 15)

LIP-6812 User Guide
12 June 07
Direct Station Selection (DSS) — one-touch calling to covered extensions, and the ability to pick
up calls ringing at those extensions.
Busy Lamp Field (BLF) — visual status indication of covered extensions.
The DSS/BLF feature in the LIP-6812 uses the Shared call appearance feature. Operation of
the DSS/BLF Coverage button however is distinctively different than a Shared Line.
To call an idle covered extension:
1) Lift the handset, press , press , or press your Line button.
2) Press the DSS/BLF Coverage button.
To answer a call to a covered extension:
1) Lift the handset, press , press , or press your Line button.
2) Press flashing DSS/BLF Coverage button.
The LED indications of the DSS Line button are:
Solid green Line in use locally
Slow blinking green Call held, locally
Solid red Line in use remotely
Fast blinking red Call appearance ringing for covered Line
Slow blinking red Remote call hold
NOTE: To use the DSS/BLF feature, the Line button must be configured as DSS (refer to
Installer Guide for the steps to configure the Line for DSS).
2.18. Hotline/ Warm-Line
The LIP Phone may be assigned for Hotline/Warm-Line operation. When assigned, the LIP
Phone will automatically place a call to the assigned destination. For Hotline, the call is placed
immediately upon an off-hook state. For Warm-Line, the call is placed after a delay, allowing
the user time to access another feature or Line as needed.