Every Norstar solution begins with an Integrated Communications System (ICS). This fully digital platform brings together all your communications-fax, e-mail, computer, and telephone-right at your desktop.

The size and communication needs of your business will help determine which system, the 3x8, Compact ICS, or Modular ICS, is best for you.

Whatever system you choose, every Norstar ICS offers these important advantages:

High bandwidth to the desktop: lets you use applications like ISDN and Computer-Telephony Integration without changing your existing wiring.

Modular, scalable design: lets you choose the system that fits your needs today, and still be ready for the future. You can increase system size with expansion cartridges or station and trunk modules. And, you can tailor your communication capabilities to your company's changing needs simply by adding applications.

Digital technology: creates a platform for current and future PC-based applications. Special software packages can distribute calls, track billable activity, and even generate reports on incoming and outgoing telephone calls.

Outstanding quality: ensures that Norstar is one of the most durable and reliable key systems available-with one of the lowest failure rates in the industry.

Telephones
The desktop is just one place where Norstar really shines. Our telephones are some of the easiest to use, with Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) to guide you through the use of each feature and application.

Norstar offers a wide range of telephones to fit any need in your business-from the front desk to the conference room, and anywhere in between. Plus, each Norstar phone comes with a long list of standard features.

LCD window with soft keys: walks users through features and applications. This makes Norstar one of the easiest telephone systems to use, and eliminates the need for time-consuming and expensive training.

High quality handsfree speakerphone: built into each Norstar telephone (except M7100), for added convenience and productivity.

Intercom increases the convenience of interoffice conversations, while keeping outside lines free.

Programmable buttons let you customize each user's phone with the right mix of features, lines, and intercoms.

Memory buttons: provide fast access to frequently dialed numbers.

Call log: tracks and records incoming calls.

Hold: provides waiting callers with tones or music plus a periodic reminder of held calls.

Volume control: lets you adjust the ringer, speakerphone, headset, and handset volume.

Automatic set relocation: ensures that each Norstar phone stays programmed through office moves. Just plug it in and go!

Selective ringing tones give users the choice of four ringing tones to easily distinguish their phone's ring from others nearby.

Headset jack allows the convenience of a headset-without unplugging the handset. (Not available on M7100.)

Wall-mount capability gives you the flexibility to place a phone wherever it's needed.

Attractive, compact design: in colors of black, ash, or gray-looks great and works great in any office environment.