Section 400-Programming Introduction to DBS 576 Programming576-13-400 DBS 576 (USA) issued 05/20/98 l Intro-3FF1SystemFF2TrunksFF3ExtensionsFF4FF-/Soft KeysFF5GroupsFF6TRS/ARS0 SystemConfigurationFF7ApplicationsFF8MaintenanceIntroductionAppendix AAppendix BFF1SystemFF2TrunksFF3ExtensionsFF4FF-/Soft KeysFF5GroupsFF6TRS/ARS0 SystemConfigurationFF7ApplicationsFF8MaintenanceIntroductionAppendix AAppendix BBefore You BeginThis section describes preparations that should be completed before you startprogramming. If you are already familiar with DBS FF-key programming,you can begin programming as soon as these preparations have been made.However, if you are not familiar with FF-key programming, readUnderstanding FF-Key Programming on page Intro-13 before you begin.Preparations for ProgrammingBefore programming the phone ystem, make sure the following steps havebeen completed:1. Confirm that the purchased phone system meets the customer’s featurerequirements. See Section 700-Feature Operation for feature descriptions.2. Confirm that all hardware required for the selected features has been obtained.See Section 300-Installation for details.3. Use Section 450-Configuration Forms & Tables to record the customer’s site data.Use the following guidelines when completing Forms & Tables:• Be sure to record all program entries.• Leave the default values for equipment that is not connected.• Pay careful attention to program items that require a power-down to takeeffect. Be sure to complete the necessary programming in these areas beforeyou make the system operational.4. To program a system for the first time, you must first initialize the software todefault values (see Initializing a New Phone System, next page).Once these steps are completed, use the customer’s site data recorded inForms & Tables, as well as this Section 400-Programming, to program thephone system.IMPORTANT: A display phone is required for FF-key programming.
