How to Use This Guide
This guide provides brief instructions for commonly
used SUPERSET 420 telephone features. Some of
these features are accessed by using the function
keys on your telephone. In the instructions in this
guide, the function keys are represented by upper
case words (e.g., MESSAGE).
The three blue softkeys on your telephone set allow
youtoaccessmanymoretelephonefeatures. These
keys are unlabeled because their functions can
change. The SUPERKEY allows you to access the
many functions available on the softkeys. In the
instructions in this guide, the softkey labels that
appearintheMainDisplayarepresented initalictext
(e.g., TurnOn).
The instructions for each operation assume that the
first step is to lift the handset or press the SPEAKER
key, unless otherwise stated.
Keys, Indicators and Displays
1. SUPERKEY: for programming Personal Keys,
and accessing special set features.
2. Softkeys (blue keys under the Main Display):
for performing the commands shown in the Main
Display.
3. Personal Keys: can be programmed as line
select, speed dial, or feature access keys.
4. MESSAGE Key: for sending and responding to
messages.
5. HOLD Key (red key):for placing calls on hold.
6. SPEAKER Key: for turning the set speaker on
and off.
7. REDIAL Key: for redialing the last dialed
number.
8. CANCEL Key: for canceling call features in
progress.
9. TRANS/CONF Key: for transferring calls and
setting up conference calls.
10. MICROPHONE Key: for turning on and off the
microphone (a privacy feature) during an onhook
call.
11. VOLUME TONE CONTRAST ∧and
VOLUME TONE CONTRAST ∨Keys: for
changing the volume of the handset receiver, the
volume and pitch of the ringer, the volume of the
speaker, and adjusting the contrast of the Main
Display.
12. Line Status Display: shows which Personal
Keys are active, and their status.
13. Main Display: shows SUPERKEY instructions
and Softkey labels, time and date, call status,
messaging and system error information.
14. Message Lamp: When flashing, it indicates
that a message is waiting. When it is on steady
during a call, a message can be sent.
15. Microphone Lamp: When lit, it indicates that
the microphone is on.
Personal Keys, Line Select Keys, and Feature
Keys
Your SUPERSET 420 telephone has 12 personal
keys, including your prime line (your listed number).
APersonalKeycanbeprogrammedinCDEasaLine
Select Key to access a telephone line with an
“appearance” of the line located in the Line Status
Display directly across from each Line Select Key.
You can access another line just by pressing its Line
Select Key. The Line Appearance indicators show
you the status of the lines which are programmed on
your set.
When a line is ... the line appearance is ...
Idle off
Busy solid on
Ringing flashing slowly
On hold at your set flashing rapidly
On hold at another set flashing in a slow on, fast off cycle on
your set’s Line Appearance
APersonalKey canalsobeprogrammed asaSpeed
Call Key for single keystroke calling to a frequently
called number. When you make a speed call, the
indicator for that key turns on.
A Personal Key can also be programmed as a
Feature Key for quick access to an often used
feature.When you turnonafeatureusingthe feature
key, the indicator for that key turns on.