Aastra 55I User Guide
55i IP Phone
User Guide
Release 2.0
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Table of Contents
Software License Agreement ....................................................................iii
About this Guide .........................................................................................1
Documentation ............................................................................................1
Introduction................................................................................................. 2
Phone Features ..................................................................... 2
Requirements ........................................................................ 2
Installation and Setup........................................................... 2
Getting Started............................................................................................ 3
Plugging in and Starting the Phone ...................................... 3
Network Connected/Network Disconnected ........................ 7
Idle Screen ............................................................................ 8
Phone Options via the IP Phone UI ..................................... 12
References .......................................................................... 13
Phone Options via the Aastra Web UI ................................. 14
User Password .......................................................................................... 18
Using Your Phone ..................................................................................... 20
Key Descriptions ....................................................................................... 20
Multiple Line and Call Appearances ................................... 23
Softkeys and Programmable Keys ..........................................................24
Softkey Functions ............................................................... 25
State-Based Softkeys (Bottom Keys only) ......................... 27
Softkeys as Line/Call Appearances .................................... 28
Softkeys as Speeddials ....................................................... 32
Softkeys as "Do not Disturb" .............................................. 37
Softkeys as Busy Lamp Field (BLF) .................................... 39
Softkeys as BLF List ........................................................... 41
Softkeys for Accessing XML Services ................................ 44
Softkeys as Flash Key......................................................... 50
Softkeys as Sprecode ......................................................... 52
Static and Softkey Settings for Park/Pickup ...................... 54
Softkeys as Last Call Return (lcr) (Sylantro Servers only) . 60
Softkeys as Services........................................................... 62
Softkeys as Directory .......................................................... 65
Softkeys as Callers List ...................................................... 68
Softkeys as an Intercom Key.............................................. 71
Softkeys as an Empty Key .................................................. 74
Deleting a Softkey .............................................................. 76
Restarting your phone .............................................................................. 78
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Making Calls ..............................................................................................79
Dialing a Number.................................................................. 79
Pre-dialing a Number ........................................................... 79
Using Handsfree Speakerphone........................................................... 80
Using a Headset ..................................................................................... 80
Intercom ............................................................................... 82
Redial ................................................................................... 84
Mute ..................................................................................... 85
Receiving Calls ......................................................................................... 86
Answering an Incoming Call ............................................... 86
Sending an Incoming Call to Voicemail .............................. 86
Handling Calls........................................................................................... 87
Placing a Call on Hold ......................................................... 87
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Transferring Calls ................................................................ 89
Conferencing Calls .............................................................. 90
Picking up Calls.................................................................... 92
Managing Calls ......................................................................................... 93
Directory List ....................................................................... 93
Callers List ........................................................................ 100
Call Forwarding ................................................................. 105
Missed Calls Indicator ...................................................... 108
Voicemail........................................................................... 109
Additional Features ................................................................................ 110
Star Codes ......................................................................... 110
Suppressing DTMF Playback ............................................ 110
Display DTMF Digits .......................................................... 111
Stuttered Dial Tone ........................................................... 112
Play Call Waiting Tone ...................................................... 113
Incoming Intercom Calls and Auto-Answer ...................... 114
Using Redial Key for “Last Number Redial” ..................... 115
Ring Tones and Tone Sets ................................................ 116
Time and Date ................................................................... 120
Locking and Unlocking the Phone .................................... 124
Resetting a User Password ............................................... 126
Defining an Emergency Dial Plan ...................................... 127
Language ................................................................................................. 129
Specifying the Language to Use ....................................... 129
Model 536 Expansion Modules (536EM) ...............................................131
Troubleshooting Solutions ....................................................................132
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................135
Appendix A - Time Zone Codes.............................................................. A-1
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About this Guide
This guide explains how to use the basic features of your new 55i phone.
Not all features listed are available by default. Contact your system or
network administrator to find out which features and services are available
to you on your system.
Your system administrator has the ability to customize some features on
this phone. For information on more advanced settings and
configurations, administrators should refer to the Aastra SIP 53i, 55i,
55i, and 55i CT IP Phone Administration Guide.
Documentation
• Aastra 55i IP Phone Installation Guide – Installation and set-up
instructions, general features and functions, and basic options list
customization. This Installation Guide is included with the telephone.
• Aastra 55i IP Phone User Guide – Describes the most commonly used
features and functions for an end user.
• Aastra 53i, 55i, 57i, and 57i CT IP Phone Administration Guide –
Describes how to set the 55i phone up on the network and contains
advanced configuration instructions for the 55i. This guide has
instructions that are at a user level.
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About this Guide
Introduction
This 55i IP telephone has all the features of a regular business phone,
allowing you to make and receive calls, transfer, conference and more. The
55i IP telephone provides communications over an IP Network using the
SIP IP telephony protocol.
Phone Features
• 8 line graphical LCD screen (144 x 75 pixels) with white backlight
• 12 programmable keys
— 6 Top keys: Programmable hard keys
(up to 6 programmable functions)
— 6 Bottom keys: Programmable state-based softkeys
Introduction
• 4 call appearance lines with LEDs
• Supports up to 9 call lines
• Full-duplex speakerphone for handsfree calls
• Headset support (modular connector)
• Built-in-two-port, 10/100 Ethernet switch - lets you share a connection
with your computer.
• Inline power support (based on 802.3af standard) which eliminates
power adapters.
• AC power adapter (included)
•Enhanced busy lamp fields*
•Set paging*
* Availability of feature dependant on your phone system or service provider
(up to 20 programmable functions)
Requirements
The 55i IP Phone requires the following environment:
• SIP-based IP PBX system or network installed and running with a SIP
account created for the 55i phone.
• Access to a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), File Transfer Protocol
(FTP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) server, or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) (HTTPS).
• 802.3af Ethernet/Fast Ethernet LAN
• Category 5/5e straight through cabling
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) inline power injector (optional accessory -
necessary only if your network provides no inline power and if you do
not use the IP Phone’s power adapter).
Installation and Setup
If your system administrator has not already setup your 55i phone, please
refer to the Aastra 55i Installation Guide for basic installation and
physical setup information. For more advanced administration and
configuration information, system administrators should refer to the
Aastra SIP 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT IP Phone Administrators Guide.
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Getting Started
The 55i must be set up and be configured prior to its first use. This section
describes phone behavior and start up screens you may see when the
phone is first plugged in, or when it is restarted.
Plugging in and Starting the Phone
The 55i automatically begins the start up sequence as soon as it is
connected. The phone goes through this process the first time you plug in
your phone and every time you restart your phone.
The phone displays the following startup screens.
Checking for
Firmware.....
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Getting Started
DHCP: waiting
for IP...
The 55i phone then checks settings and looks for new configuration and
firmware updates for the phone from a server. If a new update is found, the
phone displays the message “Updating Configuration”. This may take a few
Getting Started
moments while the phone downloads the latest updates.
Updating
configuration.....
Checking for firmware...
Do not unplug the phone!
Note: New updates to your phone can be automatically scheduled from the server.
This is set up on the phone system by your system administrator and should
be scheduled during non-business hours or slow call periods.
Important! Do not unplug or remove power to the phone while it is checking or
installing firmware and configuration information.
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If language packs were loaded to your phone by your system administrator, the
following screen displays during startup.
Downloading
Language Packs
When the configuration update is complete, the phone displays the following
screens and then displays the Idle screen..
Network
DSP
Getting Started
.
SIP
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Done
.
Getting Started
L1
Sat Jan 1 12:18am
John Smith
Idle Screen
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Network Connected/Network Disconnected
If your phone is successful when connecting to the network the following
screen displays before changing to the Idle screen..
L1
Network Connected
Sat Jan 1 12:18am
John Smith
If your phone did not successfully connect to the network, the "Network
Disconnected" prompt appears on the display and the telephone status
light turns on.
L1
Network Disconnected
Sat Jan 1 12:18am
John Smith
Check that the cables are tightly connected to the phone and to the wall
jack. The phone should automatically detect when it is reconnected and
dispalys the "Network Connected" prompt for a few seconds. However, if
changes have been made to your phone’s network settings, you may need
to restart your phone.
For more information about connecting your phone, see the Aastra 55i IP
Phone Installation Guide, the section "Connecting to the Network and to
Power".
Check with your system or network administrator for assistance.
Note: f the phone displays "No Service" you can still use the phone but it is not
registered with the Registrar. For more information about registering your
phone, see your system administrator.
Getting Started
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Idle Screen
When the phone has successfully updated the configuration and connected
to the network, the phone displays the Idle State screen. The idle screen is
shown whenever your phone is not in use.
L1
Sat Jan 1 12:18am
John Smith
Getting Started
Note: Your system administrator sets up your SIP screen name, line number, and
any other administrative features required. If your name does not display on
the screen, contact your system administrator.
The Idle State screen lists your name (SIP screen name) and day, date, and
time. In the above screen, the "L1" indicates John Smith is configured on
Line 1.
By default, the top programmable keys 1 through 4 are configured for
Services, Directory, Callers List, and Intercom, respectively. You can
configure the 6 top programmable keys with up to 6 functions, and the 6
bottom softkeys with up to 20 functions as required.
Services
Directory
Callers List
Intercom
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Reference
For more information about configuring the top programmable keys and
the bottom softkeys, see "Softkeys and Programmable Keys" on page 24.
For more information about using the Services, Directory, Callers List,
Intercom, Dial, Conference, and Transfer keys, see the following sections:
• "Making Calls" on page 79.
• "Handling Calls" on page 87.
• "Managing Calls" on page 93.
Idle Screen With Softkeys/Programmable Keys Configured
If you or your administrator have configured softkey functions on your
phone, the labels for those functions display on the screen. Programmable
key functions (top keys) do not display on the LCD. For example, in the
following illustration, "Home" and "Office" were configured as speeddial
keys on the bottom set of softkeys and "Do Not Disturb" (DND) was
configured on the top set of programmable keys.
Note: The top programmable key descriptions do not display on the LCD. You can
write the function assigned to the programmable key using the label provided
for the phone..
DND
Configured
Softkeys
Configured
L1
John Smith
Sat Jan 1 12:18am
Home
LCR
Office
Idle Screen
Getting Started
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Idle Screen with Voicemail Messages
The envelope icon displays on the Idle State screen only if you have
new messages waiting. The number next to the envelope indicates how
many new messages you have.
L1
Sat Jan 1 12:18am
John Smith
1
Voicemail Icon
Getting Started
Idle Screen
To access your voicemail messages, use the star codes for your system if a
voicemail softkey has not been configured on your phone. For more
information on your system’s star codes, please refer to the documentation
for the voicemail system you are using.
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Screen Display After Picking Up the Handset
When you pickup the handset, the screen displays as follows:
L1
John Smith
>
Dial
Conf
Xfer
This screen displays the following keys located on the bottom left of the
screen:
•Dial
•Conference
•Transfer
These keys are static and cannot be changed.
A More softkey also displays at the bottom right of the screen if you have
configured softkeys.
For example, in the illustration below, the 55i has several bottom softkeys
configured on the idle screen. A "More" key displays for you to view
additional softkeys on another screen. Also, if you pick up the handset, a
"More" displays for you to view additional softkeys. You can press the
More softkey to toggle between the first and second screens to display all
configured softkeys.
John Smith
John
Matt
More
L1
Sat Jan 1 12:18am
Home
LCR
Office
Note: The bottom set of 6 softkeys map to the current state-based configurable soft-
keys.
John Smith
Idle Screen
John
Matt
More
L1
>
Dial
Conf
Xfer More
After Handset Pickup
John Smith
L1
>
Home
LCR
Office
After Pressing "More"
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Getting Started
Phone Options via the IP Phone UI
You can access specific options for the 55i IP phone using the phone’s user
interface (UI) via the keypad. Pressing the Option button gives you
a list of configurable options.
These options allow you to customize your phone settings.
1Language
2Time and Date
Getting Started
3Tones
4 Clear Msg. Wtg.
5Display
6 Live Dialpad
7Set Audio
8 Call Forward
9Network*
10 SIP Settings*
11 Phone Status
12 User Password
13 Phone Lock
1 Time Server
2 Set Time
3 Time Format
4 Set Date
5 Date Format
6 Time Zone
7 Daylight Savings
1 Set Ring Tone
2 Tone Set
1 Contrast Level
2 Backlight
Audio Mode
Advanced Setting
Headset Mic Volume
Number:
Mode:
No. Rings:
1 Network Status
2 Firmware Version
3 Restart Phone
4 Factory Default*
Note: *The "Network" and "SIP Settings" options are administrator level functions
only, and are not accessible by the user. Under the "Phone Status" option, the
"Factory Default" selection is also an administrator level function only. These
options should only be set up and changed by your system administrator.
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Using the IP Phone UI
IP Phone UI
1. Press the Options key on the phone to enter the options list.
2. To go to an Option, use and to scroll through the list, or press
the number corresponding to the Option.
3. Press the Show softkey, the button, or press the digit number of the
corresponding option to select an option.
4. Use the softkeys that display for each option to change a selected option.
5. Press the Done button to save the change.
6. Press the button, the button, or the
to exit without saving changes.
N button at any time
References
For more information about customizing your phone using the available
options from the IP Phone UI, see the section "Customizing Your Phone"
in the Aastra 55i Installation Guide.
For more information about administrator options, contact your system
administrator.
Getting Started
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Phone Options via the Aastra Web UI
In addition to the IP Phone UI options, you can also customize additional
options on the IP Phone using the Aastra Web UI. In order to access your
phone using the Aastra Web UI, you need to know your phone’s IP
address.
Finding Your Phone’s IP Address
IP Phone UI
1. Press to enter the Options List.
2. Use
s to scroll down the list of options to Phone Status and press
Show.
Getting Started
Options List
8.Call Forward
9.Network
10.SIP Settings
11.Phone Status
Show
Done
3. Use
s to scroll to Network Status and press Show.
Phone Status
1.Network Status
2.Firmware Version
3.Reset Phone
4.Factory Default
Show
4. Press IP Addr.
Attr.
LinkStat.
Negotiat.
Speed
Duplex
IP Addr
MAC Addr
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Port0
Link
Auto
100M
Full
Done
Port1
N/Link
Auto
10M
Half
Done
5. Your phone’s IP Address displays.
IP Address of Phone
192.168.0.100
Done
Using the Aastra Web UI
Aastra Web UI
1. Open your web browser and enter the phone’s IP address or host name
into the address field.
If the browser is using HTTP, the following redirect screen displays, followed by the “Security Alert” window. This process redirects HTTP to
use HTTPS for a more secure connection..
2. Click YES to accept the certificate
3. At the prompt, enter your username and password and click .
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Getting Started
The Network Status window displays for the IP phone you are accessing.
Note: For a user, the default user name is “user” and the password field is left blank.
The Network Status window displays for the IP phone you are accessing.
Getting Started
4. You can logout of the Aastra Web UI at any time by clicking Log Off.
The following categories display in the side menu of the Aastra Web UI:
Status, Operation, Basic Settings.
Status
The Status section displays the network status and the MAC address of the
IP phone. It also displays hardware and firmware information about the IP
phone. The information in the Network Status window is read-only.
Operation
The Operation section provides the following options:
- User Password - Allows you to change user password
- Phone Lock - Allows you to assign an emergency dial plan to the
phone, lock the phone to prevent any changes to the phone and to
prevent use of the phone, and reset the user password.
- Softkeys and XML - Allows you to configure up to 6 bottom softkeys
for a specific function (none, line, speeddial, do not disturb (DND),
Busy Lamp Field (BLF), BLF list, flash, Extensible Markup Language
(XML), flash, sprecode, park, pickup, Last Call Return (lcr), Directory,
Callers List, Conference, and Transfer.) You can configure up to 20
functions.
- Programmable Keys - Allows you to configure up to 6 top
programmable keys for a specific function (none, line, speeddial, do
not disturb (DND), Busy Lamp Field (BLF), BLF list, flash, Extensible
Markup Language (XML), flash, sprecode, park, pickup, Last Call
Return (lcr), Directory, Callers List, Conference, and Transfer.) You can
configure up to 6 functions. By default, keys 1 through 4 are configured
as Services, Directory, Callers List, and Intercom, respectively. You can
configure up to 6 functions on the top programmable keys.
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Directory - Allows you to copy the Callers List and Directory List from
your IP phone to your PC.
- Reset - Allows you to restart the IP phone when required.
- Expansion Modules - Allows you to configure an additional 36
softkeys (with 536EM) if an expansion module is attached to the phone.
If no expansion module is attached, the following message displays:
"No expansion modules are currently attached".
Basic Settings
The Basic Settings section provides the following options:
- Preferences - Allows you to enable/disable the following: static
configuration of park/pickup, suppression of DTMF playback, display
of DTMF digits, the playing of call waiting tone, and stuttered dial tone.
This category also allows you to configure incoming intercom call
settings, ring tones (global and per-line basis), and ring tone sets, time
and date settings, and language settings.
- Call Forward - Allows you to set a phone number destination for
where you want calls forwarded. Call forward can be configured using
a specific mode (off, all, busy, no answer, busy no answer) on a global
or per-line basis.
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Getting Started
User Password
This category allows you to change the user password for your phone.
Changing your password ensures that only you can alter your phone
settings, and helps keep your system secure. You can change your user
password using the IP Phone UI or the Aastra Web UI.
If you change the password you will need to:
using the IP Phone UI, use that new password to log into
using the Aastra Web UI, use that new password when
Note: Valid values when creating or changing a password are 0 to 4294967295 (inte-
User Password
gers only; symbols and alpha characters are not allowed). Default password is
an empty string "" (field is blank).
IP Phone UI
1. Press on the phone to enter the Options List.
2. Select User Password and press
3. Enter the current user password and press .
4. Enter the new user password and press .
5. Re-enter the new user password and press .
A message, "Password Changed" displays on the screen.
Aastra Web UI
1. Click on Operation->User Password.
the Aastra Web UI.
changing the user password via
the IP Phone UI.
.
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2. In the "Current Password" field, enter the current user password.
Note: By default, the user name is “user” (all lowercase) and the password field is
left blank.
3. In the "New Password" field, enter the new user password.
4. In the "Password Confirm" field, enter the new user password again.
5. Click to save your changes.
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User Password
Using Your Phone
The following sections describe the various 55i phone key functions, and
how they help you make and manage your calls and caller information.
Key Descriptions
Using Your Phone
The following table identifies the keys on the key panel of your 55i IP
phone that you can use for handling calls.
Keys Key Description
Goodbye key - Ends an active call. The Goodbye
key also exits an open list, such as the Options List,
without saving changes.
Options key - Accesses options to customize your
phone. Your System Administrator may have
already customized some of your settings. Check
with your System Administrator before changing
the administrator-only options.
Hold key - Places an active call on hold. To retrieve
a held call, press the call appearance button beside
the light that is flashing.
Redial key - Redials up to 100 previously dialed
numbers. Pressing the Redial key twice
simultaneously redials the last dialed number.
Volume control key - Adjusts the volume for the
handset, headset, ringer, and handsfree speaker.
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Keys Key Description
Line/Call Appearance key - Connects you to a line
or call. The Aastra 55i IP phone supports up to 4
line keys.
Handsfree key - Activates Handsfree for making
and receiving calls without lifting the handset.
When the audio mode option is set, this key is used
to switch between a headset and the handsfree
speakerphone.
Mute key - Mutes the microphone so that your
caller cannot hear you (the light indicator flashes
when the microphone is on mute).
Navigation keys - Pressing the UP and DOWN
arrow keys lets you view different status and text
messages on the LCD display (if there is more than
1 line of status/text messages). These buttons also
let you scroll through menu selections, such as the
Options List.
Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys lets you
view the different line/call appearances. While in
the Options List, these keys allow you to exit or
enter the current option. When you are editing
entries on the display, pressing the LEFT arrow key
erases the character on the left; pressing the RIGHT
arrow key sets the option.
Key Descriptions
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Keys Key Description
Programmable keys - 6 Top keys: programmable
hard keys (up to 6 programmable functions)
By default, keys 1 through 4 are assigned as
Services, Directory, Callers List, and Intercom,
respectively. Keys 5 and 6 have no assigned
functions. All 6 keys are programmable and can be
assigned to perform specific functions.
The following are the default functions for the
programmable keys on the 55i IP phone:
1 - SERVICES Accesses enhanced features
Key Descriptions
2 - DIRECTORY Displays up to 200 names
3 - CALLERS LIST Accesses the last 200 calls
4 - INTERCOM Accesses another extension
5 - NONE No assigned function
6 - NONE No assigned function
Softkeys - 6 Bottom keys: programmable statebased softkeys (up to 20 programmable functions).
and services such as XML
applications and voicemail,
provided by third parties.
and phone numbers (stored
in alphabetical order)
received.
on the network.
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Multiple Line and Call Appearances
The 55i has 4 hard line/call appearance buttons each with a corresponding
status light. These line/call appearance buttons and lights can represent
physical lines, calls for your extension or calls from a group that your
extension is part of. By pressing a line/call appearance button, you connect
to the line or a call it represents. The line/call appearance light indicates
the status of that line or call. When the phone is taken off-hook, the phone
automatically selects a line for you.
Line/Call
Appearance
Light Behavior
Off Idle line or no
Light flashes
quickly
Light is solid Connected
Light flashes
slowly
When you have more than one call, you can use the left and right
navigation buttons (
information. Icons 3 and 4 will appear if there is call information either
left, right or both sides of the current information you are viewing.
The display shows which line the call information is referring to (L1, L2, L3,
etc.), the Caller ID information (name and number, if available), the call
status (Connected, Ring, Hold etc.) and the timer specific to that call.
3 and 4) to scroll left and right to the different call
Line/Call
Appearance
Status
call activity
Ringing
Hold
Key Descriptions
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Softkeys and Programmable Keys
Your 55i has 6 multi-functional top programmable keys and 6 multifunctional bottom softkeys:
• 6 Top Keys: programmable hard keys
(up to 6 programmable functions)
• 6 Bottom Keys: programmable state-based softkeys
(up to 20 programmable functions).
Note: If 536 Expansion Module(s) are attached to the phone, click on Operation-
>Expansion Keys to access and configure up to 36 softkeys on each Expansion
Module (Phone allows up to 3 expansion modules totaling up to 108 additional
softkeys). These keys allow you to configure BLF, Speeddial, and Shared Call
Appearance functions only. For more information about expansion modules,
see "Model 536 Expansion Modules (536EM)" on page 131.
You can program these keys for call handling and extension management
of the SIP system. The keys on the menus of the IP phone UI change
depending on the phone’s state, displaying relevant softkeys only.
Note: The softkey functions outlined in this section represent the default arrange-
ment of softkeys on the 55i IP phone. Only the bottom softkeys are statebased.
The 55i default top and bottom keys are shown in the following illustration.
Top Programmable Keys
Softkeys and Programmable Keys
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