| Norstar phone system was introduced by Meridian | | | | the computer. |
| Norstar. It is now better known as Nortel Norstar. It | | | | Step 4: Get the second telephone wire and then plug |
| uses PBX digital system meant for small businesses. | | | | one end to the computer and then the other end to |
| This type of phone system allows internal telephone | | | | the telephone jack that is usually installed to your wall. |
| and device communication. Also, it features automatic | | | | Some computers do not have telephone slots at the |
| call distribution which is beneficial for many users. | | | | back part. If this is your case, you may need to buy a |
| It was first introduced back in 1988. Back then, they | | | | cable splitter for your telephone or ask your telephone |
| have the most advanced features for their telephone | | | | company if they sell this so you can buy directly from |
| sets such as LCD screen, color coded keys, speaker | | | | them. |
| phones and many more. | | | | Step 5: After installing both the software and the |
| Here is a guide on how you can set up this phone | | | | hardware, you are now ready to check the functions |
| system: | | | | of the Attendant program. In your computer, go to |
| Step 1: This telephone system system already comes | | | | "start" and then "programs" and then choose the |
| with an installation disk. You will need a computer. Install | | | | installed program "Norstar PC console". |
| the disk in the CD-ROM of the computer. You are | | | | Step 6: Wait for the program to open up. Look for the |
| installing the Attendant program. This program basically | | | | word "attendant" and then click it. A form will appear. |
| handles the phone calls. | | | | This will appear only this time. You can see there a |
| Step 2: Now you can install the telephone set. The | | | | textbox of the Attendant Extension. Type the number. |
| package basically includes two sets of telephone | | | | After typing, click the button indicating "Server ID". This |
| cables, power cord and then one main base station | | | | will allow you to gain entrance to you computer |
| handset. | | | | service. This is a good option for small businesses. |
| Step 3: Connect the telephone to a power outlet. Turn | | | | Step 7: Once done, you can click OK and then close |
| it on. Wait for it to finish booting up. Get the hardware | | | | the program. Now you can try testing your newly |
| of your phone and connect to the phone jack of your | | | | installed Norstar Phone system. |
| computer. You can find the slot at the back portion of | | | | |