1.1 Introduction10 PC Programming Manual1.1 Introduction1.1.1 IntroductionThese programming instructions are designed to serve as an overall system programming referencefor the Panasonic Advanced Hybrid & Wireless PBX. Each feature in the PBX has default settingsthat can be changed to customize the PBX to your requirements. These settings control the functionsof the PBX, and changing them is referred to as "system programming".Only one person can perform system programming at a time. Any other users trying to enterprogramming mode will be denied access.Ways to ProgramThere are two programming methods:• PC (Personal Computer) ProgrammingAll features and settings of the PBX can be programmed through PC programming with KX-TAW848 Maintenance Console. Installing and starting the Maintenance Console isdescribed in Section 1.2 PC Programming. Individual PC programming items are describedin KX-TAW848 Maintenance Console Operating Instructions.• PT (Proprietary Telephone) ProgrammingA subset of the features and settings of the PBX can be programmed using a PT. PTprogramming is described in the PT Programming Manual.1.1.2 Entering CharactersThe characters on a white background below can be used when storing a name, message, passwordor other text entry data using a PC. The available characters vary according to the model of PBX.