Time Change Instructions for Nortel

How to Change Time on Norstar Telephones

Nortel was a major manufacturer of telephone systems and made many different models. First here are the step by step procedures for the the Norstar phone system, followed by instructions for the Meridian systems.

Norstar feature codes list for quick access:  Norstar Feature Codes.

How to Change the Time and Date on Nortel Phones

Changing time on a Nortel Norstar.
The system Time and Date on a Norstar system must be done using a display phone. When using a M7310 or T7316 you will find the right 2 buttons beneath the display are NEXT and SHOW.
  • First start by entering the Programming Mode by Pressing Feature and * * and the password default of 266344 and the display should show Terminals & Sets.
  • Next Press Next 5 times so the display reads Time and Date.
  • Next Press SHOW so the display reads Hour:___. Then Press the Change Softkey where you will Enter the Hour and the display should read AM OK or Change. Select AM or PM.
  • Then continue by Pressing Next again so the display read Minutes:___. Press the Change Softkey and enter the Minutes.
  • Then continue by Pressing Next and the display should read Year:___. Press the Change Softkey and enter the Year.
  • Then continue by Pressing Next and the display should read Month:___. Press the Change Softkey and enter the Month.
  • Then continue by Pressing Next and the display should read Day:___. Press the Change Softkey and enter the Day. Then press Next one last time.

Changing the Time and Date on a Nortel Meridian.
  • First start by entering the Programming Mode by Pressing Feature and * *8463 and the password default of 266344 and the display should show: Hour: 01 along with Next and Change. Select Change and then the display should show Hour:__, where you can enter the 2 digits for the Hour and select AM or PM. Then select Next.
  • The display will show Minutes:00 along with Next or Change. Select Change and Enter the Minutes. To complete and save the Time press the RLS button or Next to continue on to change the Date.
  • From here you should see Year:99 along with Next and Change. Select Change and enter the two digit year.
  • Then select Next where the display should show Month:__. Select Change and enter the Month.
  • Then select Next where the display will show the Day:__. Select Change and enter the Day.
  • Press the RLS key to save the time and date and exit programming.