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If the system data file being modified has not been saved, a warning message will be displayed, 
giving you the option to save the file.
Click Ye s to save the file.
Click No to abandon the changes. 
						

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2.3 Connect
2.3.1 Connect—RS-232C
Connects to the PBX in Interactive mode through the serial RS-232C interface of the PBX.
This option allows direct entry of connection parameters, for cases where the PC is used to connect 
to one or just a few PBXs, and an individual profile for each PBX is not necessary. If you connect to 
multiple PBXs and would prefer to choose from among pre-saved profiles instead, see 
2.4.8 Tool—
Profile Setup for more details about creating profiles.
To connect to the PBX by RS-232C
1.From the Connect menu, select RS-232C.
The Login window will be displayed.
2.Select a connection option.
 Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile. This option is only 
available when one or more profiles have been previously stored.
a.Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
The Setup button will become unavailable.
b.If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be 
entered.
 Confirm that the RS-232C radio button is selected if you want to enter the parameters 
manually.
a.Click Setup.
b.Specify the settings as required. For more details, see the table below.
c.Click OK.
3.Click OK.
2.3.2 Connect—USB
Connects to the PBX in Interactive mode through the USB port on the PBX.
Connection Settings for RS-232C
SettingVa l u e sExplanation
Por tCOMxSpecify the number of the COM port assigned 
to the PCs RS-232C interface. Only available 
COM ports are displayed.
Baud Rate (bps)2400bps, 4800bps, 
9600bps, 19200bps, 
38400bps, 57600bps, 
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To connect to the PBX by USB
1.From the Connect menu, select USB.
The Login window will be displayed.
2.Select a connection option.
 Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile.
a.Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
b.If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be 
entered.
 Select the USB radio button if you do not want to use a profile.
3.Click OK.
2.3.3 Connect—Modem
Connects to the PBX in Interactive mode through the modem.
To access the PBX remotely using this feature, an RMT card must be installed and the Remote—
Analog Remote (Modem) Floating Extension Number assigned in 2.16.1 [10-1] Main.
This option allows direct entry of connection parameters, for cases where the PC is used to connect 
to one or just a few PBXs, and an individual profile for each PBX is not necessary. If you connect to 
multiple PBXs and would prefer to choose from among pre-saved profiles instead, see 
2.4.8 Tool—
Profile Setup for more details about creating profiles.
To connect to the PBX by Modem
1.From the Connect menu, select Modem.
The Login window will be displayed.
2.Select a connection option.
 Select the Use profile check box if you want to use a pre-saved profile.
a.Select the profile to use from the drop-down list.
The Setup button will become unavailable.
b.If the system password for the PBX has not been stored with the profile, enter it.
If the system password has been stored with the selected profile, it does not need to be 
entered.
 Confirm that the Modem radio button is selected if you want to enter parameters manually.
a.Click Setup.
b.Modify the connection parameters as required. For more details, see the table below.
c.Click OK.
3.Click OK.
Connection Settings for Modem
SettingVa l u e sDescription
Dial Number1-9, 0, *, # and , 
[comma]Enter the telephone number to be dialed to 
access the PBX. 
						

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2.3.4 Connect—Disconnect
Closes the connection between the Maintenance Console and the PBX. When this option is chosen, 
system data is automatically backed up from the PBX to the SD memory card (see 
2.4.1 Tool—SD 
memory backup).
To disconnect
1.From the Connect menu, select Disconnect. 
A confirmation message will be displayed.
2.Click Ye s.
Dial TypeAuto(Tone), 
Auto(Pulse), ManualSpecify the outgoing dialing method.
If Manual is chosen, dialing must be done with 
a connected telephone.
Comment–Enter a comment to identify the set of values.
Por tCOMxSpecify the number of the COM port assigned 
to the PCs modem interface.
 
Only available COM ports will be displayed.
Baud Rate1200bps, 2400bps, 
4800bps, 9600bps, 
19200bps, 38400bpsSpecify the speed of data transmission.
Modem Initialize–Enter the modem initialize command, and click 
Initialize to send the command to the modem.
For more details, refer to your modems 
instruction manual.
Connection Settings for Modem
Setting Values Description 
						

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2.4 Tool
2.4.1 Tool—SD memory backup
Saves system data from the PBX to the SD memory card. Backup begins as soon as this option is 
chosen.
To back up system data
 From the To o l menu, select SD memory backup.
2.4.2 Tool—Extension List View
Displays a list of all programmed extension numbers and types.
The types that can be displayed are as follows:
To view extension information
 From the To o l menu, select Extension List View.
2.4.3 Tool—Import
Allows several types of system data files or tables to be imported.
Except for Speed Dial and Caller ID, this option is only available at Installer level.
The files from which data can be imported are files that were previously saved at this or another PBX 
using the Export tool (see 
2.4.4 Tool—Export), or comma-separated value (CSV) files. Unsupported 
Ty p eDetail
IntercomWired Extension
VMVoice Mail
Portable StationWireless Extension (Portable Station)
ICDGIncoming Call Distribution Group
WGPS Ring Group
VM (DPT)VM (DPT) Group
VM (DTMF)VM (DTMF) Group
PagerExternal Pager
MODEMAnalog Modem
OGM (DISA)DISA
DSSDSS Console
DPT-I/F CSPT-interface CS
SVMSVM Card 
						

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file types cannot be opened. 
For all tables except ARS - Routing Plan, it is possible to edit the CSV file directly using an appropriate 
editor, before importing.
The types of data that can be imported using this tool, and the matching destination fields, are as 
follows:
To import system data
1.From the Tool menu, point to Import, and then click the type of data to import.
2.Navigate to the folder containing the system data file you want to open.
3.Select the file.
4.Click Open to open the file.
A list of field names found in the imported file will be displayed.
5.Click the name to select a field that you want to import.
6.Click Import to.
Feature - Speed Dial and Caller ID
Data TypeImport DestinationReference
System Speed Dialing 
NumberLocation2.12.1 [6-1] System Speed Dial
NameName
CO Line Access Number + 
Telephone NumberDial
CLI DestinationCLI Destination
ARS - Leading Digit
Data TypeImport DestinationReference
No.Location2.14.2 [8-2] Leading Number
Leading NumberLeading Digit
Additional Number of DigitsAdditional Dial Digits
Routing Plan NumberRoute Plan Number
ARS - Except Code
Data TypeImport DestinationReference
No.Location2.14.7 [8-6] Leading Number 
ExceptionLeading Number ExceptionException Code
ARS - Routing Plan
Data TypeImport DestinationReference
(no fields to select)(no fields to select)2.14.3 [8-3] Routing Plan Time 
						

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7.From the drop-down list, select the field in the destination table to receive this data. 
Use the tables above for reference.
8.Click OK to link the fields.
If data in a field being imported does not match the required format for the import destination, an 
error message will be displayed when the import operation is attempted, and the operation will 
be cancelled.
This can occur when, for example, the destination field can only accept numeric data, but the 
data being imported contains alphabet characters, as the correct fields were not linked together.
9.Repeat steps 5 to 8 for other fields as required.
10.Click OK to perform the impor t operation.
2.4.4 Tool—Export
Allows several types of system data files or tables to be exported as comma-separated value (CSV) 
files. These files can be used with the Import tool (see 
2.4.3 Tool—Import) to update another PBX.
Except for Speed Dial and Caller ID, this option is only available at Installer level.
Note
The separator used in CSV files created using the Export tool is decided by the unit specified in 
List Separator, in the Windows Regional Options Control Panel.
To export system data
1.From the To o l menu, point to Export, and then click the type of data to export.
2.Navigate to the folder in which you want to save the file.
3.Enter a file name.
4.Click Save to display the Export window.
A list of field names that can be exported will be displayed.
5.Click the check box beside the name of each field that you want to export.
6.Click OK.
2.4.5 Tool—System data Convert
Converts system data (DSSYS) files created with a previous version of the Maintenance Console for 
use with the currently loaded version.
This option is only available when the Maintenance Console is in Initial mode.
It is necessary to convert system data to use it with a version of the Maintenance Console other than 
the version that saved that data. This is because each new version of the Maintenance Console adds 
new options and settings that are not saved by older versions.
To convert system data
1.From the To o l menu, select System data Convert.
2.In Source File Name, enter the file to convert.
 Enter the path and name of the file in the text field.
 Click the … button to navigate to and select the target file.
3.In Destination File Name, enter the desired name for the conver ted file. 
						

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The destination file name or location must be different from the source file name. 
If another file with the same name already exists in that location, it will be automatically 
overwritten.
 Enter the path and name of the file in the text field.
If you do not specify a path, the new file will be saved in the same directory as the source file.
 Click the … button to navigate to and select the target file.
4.Click OK.
If the convert operation was successful, a message will be displayed.
5.Click OK.
2.4.6 Tool—Simplified Voice Message—Delete All Recordings
Deletes all voice messages recorded to SVM cards installed in the PBX.
To delete voice messages
1.From the Tool menu, point to Simplified Voice Message and select Delete All Recordings.
2.Select the card from which to delete messages.
3.Click OK.
2.4.7 Tool—Simplified Voice Message—Check Current Usage
Displays information on the voice messages stored in SVM cards installed in the PBX. For each 
message, the type of message and the associated extension are displayed.
To view SVM message status
 From the Tool menu, point to Simplified Voice Message and select Check Use Situation.
2.4.8 Tool—Profile Setup
Profiles are useful when one PC is used to connect to multiple PBXs. Rather than manually adjusting 
the connection settings each time a different PBX is accessed, it is possible to store the connection 
settings for several PBXs. Then, when you wish to connect to a specific PBX, you can simply choose 
that PBXs profile from the list.
The functions of the buttons on this screen are as follows:
ButtonFunction
NewOpens the 2.4.9 Tool—Profile Editor window to create a new profile.
EditWhen an existing profile is selected, opens the 2.4.9 Tool—Profile 
Editor window to modify the parameters of that profile.
DeleteWhen an existing profile is selected, deletes that profile. A confirmation 
message will be displayed.
CloseCloses the current window. 
						

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To create or edit a profile
 From the To o l menu, select Profile Setup.
2.4.9 Tool—Profile Editor
Allows the creation and editing of profiles of settings required to connect the PC to the PBX by RS-
232C, modem, or USB.
Note
When a profile is edited and saved with a new name, the original profile is not deleted.
The settings are as follows:
The functions of the buttons on this screen are as follows:
To create or edit a profile
1.From the To o l  menu, select Profile Setup.
The Profile Setup window (2.4.8 Tool—Profile Setup) will be displayed.
2.Click New or Edit.
The Profile Editor window will be displayed.
3.Enter a name for this profile.
4.Enter the system password used to connect to the PBX.
5.Select the default connection method.
6.Enter the detailed connection method settings as required. See the tables below for more 
information.
Note that it is possible to select connection methods other than the default method when using 
this profile to connect to the PBX. For this reason, you can choose to input settings for multiple 
connection methods in a single profile. Click the tabs to view the settings for each type of 
connection.
7.Click Save.
SettingDescription
Profile NameEnter a name used to identify this set of PBX connection settings. This 
name must not be the same as another profile name.
System PasswordEnter the password to log on to the target PBX, if required.
DefaultSelect the default connection method.
ButtonFunction
SaveSaves the current profile information.
CancelCloses the current screen without saving the profile information. 
						

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Connection Settings for RS-232C
SettingVa l u e sExplanation
Por tCOMxSpecify the number of the COM port assigned 
to the PCs RS-232C interface. Only available 
COM ports are displayed.
Baud Rate (bps)2400bps, 4800bps, 
9600bps, 19200bps, 
38400bps, 57600bps, 
115200bpsSpecify the speed of data transmission.
Connection Settings for Modem
SettingVa l u e sDescription
Dial Number1-9, 0, *, # and , 
[comma]Enter the telephone number to be dialed to 
access the PBX.
Dial TypeAuto(Tone), 
Auto(Pulse), ManualSpecify the outgoing dialing method.
If Manual is chosen, dialing must be done with 
a connected telephone.
Comment–Enter a comment to identify the set of values.
Por tCOMxSpecify the number of the COM port assigned 
to the PCs modem interface.
 
Only available COM ports will be displayed.
Baud Rate1200bps, 2400bps, 
4800bps, 9600bps, 
19200bps, 38400bpsSpecify the speed of data transmission.
Modem Initialize–Enter the modem initialize command, and click 
Initialize to send the command to the modem.
For more details, refer to your modems 
instruction manual.