Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express for IP
Phone Models SPA 50X (SPCP)
USER GUIDE
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IMPORTANT NOTE5
Industry Canada Statement5
Chapter 1: Getting Started6
About This Document6
Overview of the Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phones8
Caring for Your Phone9
Understanding Your Phone’s Lines and Buttons10
Phone Components10
Softkey Buttons12
Using Keypad Shortcuts14
Chapter 2: Installing Your Phone15
Before You Begin15
Phone Connections16
Connecting the Handset17
Installing the Stand (Optional)17
Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional)18
Reverse the Handset Retention Tab23
Connecting the Power23
Connecting Your Phone to the Network24
Connecting the Phone to the Wireless Network24
Connecting a PC to Your Phone (Optional)25
Connecting Wired and Wireless Headsets (Optional)25
Verifying Phone Startup26
Upgrading Your Phone’s Firmware27
Chapter 3: Using Basic Phone Functions28
Using Phone Hardware and Accessories29
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Using the Speakerphone29
Using the Headset with Your IP Phone29
Switching Between the Handset/Headset/Speakerphone During a Call29
Contents
Adjusting Call Volume and Muting30
Adjusting Call Volume30
Adjusting the Ringer Volume30
Using Mute30
Placing or Answering a Call30
Using Hold and Resume31
Using Mute31
Ending a Call32
Transferring Calls32
Performing an Attended Transfer32
Redialing a Number33
Viewing and Returning Missed Calls34
Forwarding All Calls to Another Number35
Forwarding All Calls35
Setting Do Not Disturb35
Picking Up a Call from Another Extension36
Placing a Three-Way Conference Call37
Using the Local Directory38
Using the Call History Lists38
Using the Call History Lists38
Deleting All Numbers from the Placed Calls List39
Accessing Voicemail39
Chapter 4: Using Advanced Phone Features40
Logging in to Your Phone40
Creating Speed Dials41
Adding and Using Speed Dials42
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Monitoring/Accessing Another Phone from Your Phone44
Customizing Your LCD Screen44
Changing the LCD Screen Contrast44
Setting the Back Light Timer45
Configuring the Phone Screen Saver45
Turning on the Screen Saver Immediately46
Updating Your Ring Tone46
Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu on the
Cisco SPA 501G47
Advanced Procedures for Technical Support Personnel48
Status Information and Statistics48
Rebooting, Restarting, and Resetting a Phone48
Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface50
Logging In to the Web Interface50
Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials51
Changing Your Password and PIN53
Setting Up Voice Mail Notifications53
Chapter 6: Using the Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console55
Connecting the Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console to the IP Phone56
Connecting a Single Cisco SPA 500S57
Connecting a Second Cisco SPA 500S61
Configuring the Cisco SPA 500S63
Using the Cisco SPA 500S63
Monitoring the Cisco SPA 500S64
Appendix A: Where to Go From Here65
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Getting Started
This chapter provides an overview of this document and basic information about
your Cisco Small Business IP phone.
•About This Document, page 6
•Overview of the Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phones, page 8
•Understanding Your Phone’s Lines and Buttons, page 10
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About This Document
This guide describes the concepts and tasks necessary to use and configure your
Cisco Small Business IP Phone.
NOTE The Cisco Small Business IP Phone features vary, depending on the type of call
control system that you are using. This document describes using the Cisco Small
Business IP Phones with a SPCP phone system, such as the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series. If you are using your Cisco Small Business IP Phone
with a Cisco SPA 9000 Voice System or a BroadSoft or Asterisk system, see the
Cisco Small Business IP Phone SPA 50X (SIP) User Guide
.
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About This Document
Organization
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This table describes the contents of each chapter in this document.
TitleDescription
Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter provides an
overview of this document
and basic information about
your Cisco Small Business IP
phone.
Chapter 2Installing Your PhoneThis chapter provides an
overview of this document
and basic information about
your Cisco Small Business IP
phone.
Chapter 3Using Basic Phone
Functions
Chapter 4Using Advanced Phone
Features
Chapter 5Using the Web InterfaceThis chapter explains how to
Chapter 6Using the Cisco SPA 500S
Attendant Console
This chapter provides
instructions on using your
phone’s basic functions. It
includes the following
sections:
This chapter describes how
to configure advanced
features on your IP Phone.
use Cisco Unified
Communications Manager
Express (Cisco Unified CME)
to configure features for your
phone.
This chapter describes how
to install and use the Cisco
SPA 500S Attendant Console
with your IP Phone.
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Getting Started
Overview of the Cisco Small Business IP Phones
TitleDescription
Appendix AWhere to Go From HereCisco provides a wide range
of resources to help you
obtain the full benefits of the
Cisco SPA 50X phones. This
appendix provides link to
many of these resources.
Overview of the Cisco Small Business IP Phones
The Cisco Small Business IP Phones are full-featured VoIP (Voice over Internet
Protocol) phones that provide voice communication over an IP network. The
phones provide traditional features, such as call forwarding, redialing, speed
dialing, transferring calls, conference calling and accessing voice mail. Calls can
be made or received with a handset, headset or over a speaker.
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IP phones also have special features not available in traditional phones. The Cisco
Small Business IP phones contain Ethernet ports, or ports that allow them to be
linked to the computer network. They also have additional Ethernet ports that
allow a computer to be connected to the network through the IP phone.
Unlike traditional phones, Cisco Small Business IP phones require a separate
power source. You can power the phones by connecting them to a switch that
provides Power over Ethernet (PoE), or by using an optional PA100 power adapter.
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Overview of the Cisco Small Business IP Phones
The following table shows the Cisco Small Business IP Phones covered in this
document and their respective features:
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Screen
Lines
Softkeys
Navigation
Button
Cisco SPA
501G
Paper
Labels
814812
4 fixed
(redial,
cancel,
transfer, and
conference)
NoneFour-way navigation key
Cisco SPA
502G
128 X 64 monochrome LCD with backlight
4 dynamic
Cisco SPA
504G
Cisco SPA
508G
Cisco SPA
509G
Caring for Your Phone
The Cisco Small Business IP phones are electronic devices that should not be
exposed to excessive heat, sun, cold or water. To clean the equipment, use a
slightly moistened paper or cloth towel. Do not spray or pour cleaning solution
directly onto the hardware unit.
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Understanding Your Phone’s Lines and Buttons
Understanding Your Phone’s Lines and Buttons
Use the following graphic and table to identify the parts of your phone.
Phone Components
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Figure1Phone Components
The photo above shows the Cisco SPA 509G to illustrate the Cisco Small Business
IP Phone features. Other models differ. See the “Overview of the Cisco Small
Business Pro IP Phones” section on page 8.
Numbered objects in the photo are explained in the following table.
#Phone FeatureDescription
1HandsetPick up to place or answer a call.
2Message Waiting
Indicator
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Displays solid red when you have a new voice mail
message. Flashes red during an incoming call.
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#Phone FeatureDescription
3LCD ScreenDisplays date and time, phone station name, line
4Line keysIndicates phone line status. (Not available on the Cisco
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extensions, and softkey options. (Not available on the
Cisco SPA 501G.)
SPA 502G.)
When lit:
Off: Line is idle.
Green: Line is active or in use.
Green (flashing): There is an inbound call.
Red (flashing): Line is on hold.
These keys can also be programmed by your phone
system administrator to perform functions such as
speed dial, call pickup, or monitoring an extension.
5Softkey buttonsPress a softkey button to perform the action shown on
the label on the LCD screen above.
Note: The Cisco SPA 501G has the following four
buttons:
Redial—Dials the last number called.
Cancel—Cancels an action (such as a transfer).
Conference—While on a call, press to start a
conference call and dial another number. After
the second party answers, press Conference
again to create the conference.
Transfer—Transfers a call. See the “Transferring
Calls” section on page 32.
6Additional line keysIndicates phone line status. (Cisco SPA 509G only)
7Navigation buttonAbility to scroll left, right, up, or down with the four-way
navigation button. (Not available on the Cisco SPA 501G.)
8Messages buttonPress to access voice mail (must be set up by your
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phone system administrator).
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#Phone FeatureDescription
9Hold buttonPress to place a call on hold.
10Setup buttonPress to access a menu to configure features and
11Mute buttonPress to mute or unmute the phone. When phone is
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preferences (such as your directory and speed dials),
access your call history, and set up functions (such as
call forwarding).
For the Cisco SPA 501G, accesses the Interactive Voice
Response menu, which allows you to perform tasks like
getting the IP address of the phone. See the User Guide
documents on Cisco.com for more information. (See the
list of links at the end of this document.)
muted, the button glows red. The button also glows red if
the network connection cannot be found.
12Volume buttonPress + to increase the volume and - to lower the volume
of the handset, headset, speaker (when the handset is
off the phone, or ringer volume (when the handset is on
the phone).
13Headset buttonPush to turn the headset on or off. When the headset is
on, the button glows green.
14Speaker buttonPush to turn the speaker on or off. When the speaker is
on, the button glows green.
15KeypadUse to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and choose
menu items.
Softkey Buttons
The softkey buttons on your phone display may vary depending on your phone
model and the phone system setup. (Softkey buttons are not available on the
Cisco SPA 501G.) Press the Right Arrow or Left Arrow keys on the navigation
button to view additional softkey buttons.
Below is a partial listing of softkey buttons that may be available on your phone.
You may not have all of these softkey buttons on your phone, and you may have
additional buttons that are not listed here. For example, your phone administrator
may also provide custom softkey buttons on your phone, such as buttons that
provide a speed dial to a company number, or that access a specialized program
that runs on your phone. Contact your phone administrator for more information.
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ButtonFunction
<< or >>Move left or right through an entry without deleting characters.
CancelCancels a conference call before the callers are joined.
CFwdAllForwards all calls coming to your phone to a specified number.
ConfrnInitiates a conference call.
ConflxConferences active lines on the phone together.
DelchrDeletes the last number or letter.
DeleteDeletes an entire item (for example, a number from the Call History list).
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DialDials a number.
DnDDo Not Disturb; prevents incoming calls from ringing your phone.
EditOpens an item so that you can edit numbers or letters, or enable or
disable a feature.
GPickUpAllows you to answer a call ringing on an extension in a group of phones.
IgnoreIgnores an incoming call.
Login/
Logout
PickUpAllows you to answer a call ringing on another extension by entering the
RedialDisplays a list of recently dialed numbers.
ResumeResumes a call that is on hold.
OKSaves your changes or confirms an action in response to a prompt on
Log in and out of the call system to use the Extension Mobility feature.
Extension mobility allows you to log in to any physical phone and
retrieve your personal settings and directory number to that phone.
extension number.
the screen.
SelectSelects the highlighted item on the LCD screen.
TrnsferPer forms a call transfer.
Y/NEnters a submenu and when pressed, toggles between Ye s or No to
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enable or disable an option.
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Understanding Your Phone’s Lines and Buttons
Using Keypad Shortcuts
When using the phone menus, you can use the keypad to enter the number shown
next to the menu or sub-menu item on the LCD screen. (Not applicable to the Cisco
SPA 501G.)
For example, on the Cisco SPA 590G, to change your ring settings, press 3 for
Settings and then press 2 for Ring Type.
NOTE Menus and options vary depending on phone model.
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Installing Your Phone
This chapter describes how to install your Cisco Small Business IP Phone and
connect it to your network. It contains the following sections:
•Before You Begin, page15
•Phone Connections, page 16
•Connecting the Handset, page 17
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Before You Begin
Before you install and connect your phone, verify with your System Administrator
(if applicable) that the network is ready for the phone, read the safety notices, and
make sure you have all the phone parts and documentation available.
•Installing the Stand (Optional), page 17
•Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional), page 18
•Connecting the Power, page 23
•Connecting Your Phone to the Network, page 24
•Connecting a PC to Your Phone (Optional), page 25
•Connecting Wired and Wireless Headsets (Optional), page 25
•Verifying Phone Startup, page 26
•Upgrading Your Phone’s Firmware, page 27
Before you install and connect your phone, verify with your System Administrator
(if applicable) that the network is ready for the phone, read the safety notices, and
make sure you have all the phone parts and documentation available.
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Phone Connections
NOTE Do not use the RJ-11 port marked “AUX.” It is reserved for connection with auxiliary
devices that are not supported with the SPCP version of the telephone firmware.
This port is not for use as a telephone line port.
CAUTION CAUTION: Do not plug a telephone line cord into the port marked “AUX.”
Phone Connections
The following photo shows where you need to connect parts of the phone.
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Figure1Phone Connections
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Connecting the Handset
Connecting the Handset
STEP 1Turn the phone body over to expose the ports on the back of the unit.
CAUTION Do not insert a telephone line cord into the AUX (auxiliary) port.
STEP 2Insert the long end of the phone cord into the handset port on the phone body that
is marked with a phone symbol.
STEP 3(Optional) Route the phone cord through the cable slot.
STEP 4Insert the other end of the phone cord into the port at the bottom of the handset
(not shown).
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Installing the Stand (Optional)
NOTE Do not attach the desk stand if you want to mount the phone to the wall. If you are
attaching a Cisco SPA 500S attendant console, attach the console before attaching
the desk stand.
STEP 1Connect the phone stand by lining up the tabs on the stand with the slots on the
phone body.
STEP 2Slide the bottom tabs into the lower slots on the phone body and lightly press
down on the stand. It should easily slide into the upper stand slots. Do not force.
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Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional)
Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional)
To mount the phone to the wall, you must purchase the MB100 wall mount bracket
kit.
Figure 2MB100 Wall Mount Kit
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Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional)
STEP 1To attach the Mounting Bracket (MB), align the two cleats on the MB with the holes
in the phone’s base.
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STEP 2Orient the MB such that the phone’s Ethernet and handset ports are accessible
after installation.
STEP 3Push the MB onto the phone’s base. Slide the MB upwards to lock it in place.
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Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional)
STEP 4(Optional) If a Wi-Fi or PoE dongle is installed, place in the tray.
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Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional)
Plug in the Ethernet and power cables.
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Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional)
STEP 5Hang onto screws mounted in the wall.
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Connecting the Power
STEP 1Push the latch in.
STEP 2Slide the retention tab up until it detaches from the phone.
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Reverse the Handset Retention Tab
If you mount the phone to a vertical surface, you must reverse the handset
retention tab on the phone body so that the handset does not fall off the phone
when it is placed on the cradle.
STEP 3Rotate the tab 180° and re-insert into the phone base. The tab now catches the
slot in the handset when the handset is placed onto the cradle.
Connecting the Power
If you are using an external power source, insert one end of the power cord into an
outlet and insert the other end of the power cord into the power port on the phone
body.
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Connecting Your Phone to the Network
Connecting Your Phone to the Network
If you are using an Ethernet connection:
STEP 1Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the network port on the phone body
marked “SW.”
STEP 2Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the appropriate device, such as a
network switch, on your network.
Connecting the Phone to the Wireless Network
You can use the Cisco WBP54G Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters to connect
the IP phone to a Wireless-G network instead of the wired local network.
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NOTE
•This procedure requires the optional Cisco IP Phone PA100 power adapter
to provide power to the WBP54G.
•Cisco does not recommend connecting a PC to the phone when it is
operating wirelessly.
To connect your phone to the Cisco WBP54G:
STEP 1Configure the Cisco WBP54G using the Setup Wizard. See the instructions in the
Wireless-G Bridge for Phone Adapters Quick Installation Guide
cisco.com. See Appendix A, “Where to Go From Here,” for a list of documents
and locations.
STEP 2During the Setup Wizard process, connect the Ethernet network cable of the
WBP54G to the back of the IP phone base station into the slot marked “SW.” See
the “Phone Connections” graphic.
STEP 3Connect the power cable of the WBP54G to the power port on the IP phone base.
, available on
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Connecting a PC to Your Phone (Optional)
STEP 4Plug the IP phone power adapter into the power port of the WBP54G.
STEP 5Plug the other end of the IP phone power adapter into an electrical outlet.
Connecting a PC to Your Phone (Optional)
To connect a PC to your phone (optional):
NOTE Cisco does not recommend connecting a PC to the phone when it is operating
wirelessly.
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STEP 1To provide network access to a PC, connect one end of an additional Ethernet
cable (not provided) to the PC port on the back of the phone body. See the
“Phone Connections” graphic.
STEP 2Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network port on your PC.
Connecting Wired and Wireless Headsets (Optional)
The IP phones support headsets from different manufacturers. For the latest
supported models, contact your reseller. Additional information can be found at
the manufacturer’s websites:
http://www.plantronics.com
http://www.jabra.com
Each brand and type of headset may require different steps for connection.
Consult the documentation for your particular headset for more information. In
general, to connect a headset:
•Connect the headset’s telephone cord into the telephone port on the back
of the IP Phone.
OR
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Verifying Phone Startup
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•Connect the 2.5mm connector from the headset into the headset port on
the right side of the IP phone as shown in the following graphic:
Verifying Phone Startup
After receiving power and network connectivity, the phone executes a boot-up
sequence. During this sequence, phones with screens display the Cisco logo and
then “Initializing Network.” All of the lights on the phone will flash.
After your phone is successfully connected to the network and receives a basic
configuration, the extension number appears on the display screen (on models
with a display screen) and the phone has dial tone.
On models with screens, the phone displays the standard menu for the phone. The
date, name and number of the phone display on the top line of the LCD screen. At
the bottom of the LCD screen, softkeys are displayed over their associated soft
buttons.
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Upgrading Your Phone’s Firmware
On models with no screen, such as the Cisco SPA 501G, the lines should glow
green and you should hear a dial tone when picking up the handset or pressing the
speakerphone button.
If the phone does not start, confirm your installation and connections. If these are
correct, try unplugging the phone and plugging it back in again. If you still don’t see
the display, then contact your phone administrator or Internet Telephony Service
Provider (ITSP).
Upgrading Your Phone’s Firmware
The phone firmware is upgraded automatically from the Cisco Smart Business
Communications System (SBCS), according to the administrative settings.
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Using Basic Phone Functions
This chapter provides instructions on using your phone’s basic functions. It
includes the following sections:
•Using Phone Hardware and Accessories, page 29
•Adjusting Call Volume and Muting, page 30
•Placing or Answering a Call, page 30
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•Using Hold and Resume, page 31
•Using Mute, page 31
•Ending a Call, page 32
•Transferring Calls, page 32
•Redialing a Number, page 33
•Viewing and Returning Missed Calls, page 34
•Forwarding All Calls to Another Number, page 35
•Setting Do Not Disturb, page 35
•Picking Up a Call from Another Extension, page 36
•Placing a Three-Way Conference Call, page 37
•Using the Local Directory, page 38
•Using the Call History Lists, page 38
•Accessing Voicemail, page 39
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Using Basic Phone Functions
Using Phone Hardware and Accessories
Using Phone Hardware and Accessories
Using the Speakerphone
To use the speakerphone, press the Speaker button (the handset can be either on
or off hook).
Using the Headset with Your IP Phone
Install the headset as described in the “Connecting Wired and Wireless
Headsets (Optional)” section on page 25
NOTE Steps to use your headset with the IP phone may vary. Consult the user
documentation for your headset for more information.
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To use a wired headset, press the Headset button on your phone and dial the
number to place a call, or press the headset button to answer a ringing call.
To use a wireless headset, lift the handset off hook before speaking or listening
through the headset.
Switching Between the Handset/Headset/Speakerphone
During a Call
Any of these audio devices can be used during a call. Only one device at a time
can be used.
The handset can be on the hook when using the speakerphone or headset
function. If switching from the handset to the speakerphone, make sure the
speakerphone or headset light is illuminated before placing the handset back on
the hook. (If you are switching from the handset to a wireless headset, however, do
not replace the handset or you will disconnect the call.)
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Using Basic Phone Functions
Adjusting Call Volume and Muting
Adjusting Call Volume and Muting
Adjusting Call Volume
To adjust the volume of the handset or speaker, lift the handset or press the
Speaker button. Press + on the Volume button to increase the volume, or press - to
decrease the volume. Press OK (except on the Cisco SPA 501G model).
Adjusting the Ringer Volume
To adjust the ringer volume, press the Volume button when the handset is on the
phone and the speaker button is off. Press OK (except on the Cisco SPA 501G
model).
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Using Mute
To mute the phone microphone, speaker, or headset microphone, press the Mute
button on the phone. The button glows red. Press the Mute button again to unmute.
Placing or Answering a Call
NOTE You may have to dial a number or numbers to reach an outside line. Ask your phone
administrator.
Basic techniques to place or answer a call:
•Pick up the handset.
•Press the Speaker button.
•Press the Headset button.
•Press a configured line button (to place a call) or a green flashing line button (to
answer a call). (Not applicable to the Cisco SPA 502G).
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Using Basic Phone Functions
Using Hold and Resume
Techniques to place a call without dialing a number:
•Press Redial to dial the last number.
•If you have configured speed dials, press the assigned speed dial code and
then press AbbrDial.
•To answer a call that is ringing on another phone in the phone system, press
Pickup. Then enter the extension number of the ringing phone.
NOTE You also can place a call by choosing a number from a directory or from the Call
History. See Using the Local Directory, page 38 and Using the Call History Lists,
page 38.
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Using Hold and Resume
To put a call on hold, press the Hold button. A series of beeps or music on hold
plays for the caller to indicate that the call is on hold.
To resume the call, press the flashing red line button for the call. (On the Cisco SPA
502G, press the Resume softkey.) If you have multiple calls, all calls are put on hold
except the active call.
If you are on a call and another call comes in, press the flashing red line button or
press the Hold button to place the call on hold and answer the incoming call. To
resume the first call, press the line button for the call or select it using the Up or
Down navigation button and press the Resume softkey (Cisco SPA 502G).
Using Mute
When Mute is enabled, you can hear other parties on a call, but they cannot hear
you. You can use this feature on the handset, speakerphone, or headset.
•To toggle Mute on: Press the Mute button. The LED is lit.
•To toggle Mute off: Press the lit Mute button.
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Using Basic Phone Functions
Ending a Call
Ending a Call
To end a call:
•Press the EndCall button.
•If you are using the handset, hang up.
•If you are using the speakerphone, press the Speaker button.
•If you are using the headset, either press the Headset button (wired) or replace
the handset (wireless).
Transferring Calls
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You can perform two types of transfers:
•Attended—You call the person to whom you are transferring the call and
speak to them before transferring the call.
•Blind—You transfer the call without speaking to the other party to which you
STEP 1During an active call, press Tr ns fe r. The call is placed on hold and a new line is
opened to dial the number.
STEP 2Enter the number to which you want to transfer the call, then press Dial or wait a
few seconds.
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Redialing a Number
STEP 3Do one of the following:
•To transfer the call without waiting for the other person to answer, press
•To transfer after speaking privately to the other person, press Trn sfe r at any
Cisco SPA 501G:
STEP 1During an active call, press the Tr an s fe r button.
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Tr ns fe r after the call begins to ring. Then hang up. If you hang up before the
second call rings, the transfer fails and the first call disconnected. If you
misdial, press the line button again to receive a dial tone (not applicable to
the Cisco SPA 502G).
time during the conversation.
STEP 2Enter the number to which you want to transfer the call.
To redial the last number called, press the Redial softkey twice.
To redial another number:
STEP 1Press the Redial softkey and select the desired number.
STEP 2(Optional) Press EditDial to select a number and modify it (for example, to add an
area code). When you’re done, press ok.
STEP 3Lift the handset or press dial to automatically dial the selected number.
Cisco SPA 501G:
To redial the last number, press the Redial button.
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Viewing and Returning Missed Calls
Viewing and Returning Missed Calls
The LCD screen on your IP phone notifies you if a call came in that was
unanswered.
NOTE Does not apply to the Cisco SPA 501G.
To return a missed call:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Select Call History.
STEP 3Select Missed Calls.
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STEP 4Choose the call you want to return and press Dial.
NOTE If the call was from a long distance number, you may have to edit the call before
returning it. Press the EditDial softkey to edit the call and use the softkey buttons
and keypad to edit the number.
To view a list of all missed calls:
•If the LCD screen shows a missed call, press the Miss softkey to view a list of
missed calls.
•If the LCD screen does not show a missed call:
a. Press the Setup button.
b. Select Call History.
c. Select Missed Calls.
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Forwarding All Calls to Another Number
Forwarding All Calls to Another Number
When you will be away from your phone, you can forward all calls to another IP
phone in your phone system. You may be able to forward calls to an external
number such as your home phone number or cell phone number, if allowed by
your phone system administrator. For outside numbers, be sure to include any digit
that is required to access an outside line.
Forwarding All Calls
Using the CFwdAll softkey:
STEP 1Press the CFwdAll softkey.
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STEP 2Enter a number to which to forward all calls; for example, your voice mailbox,
another extension, or an outside line. For an outside line, be sure to enter any
access code or area code that is required.
STEP 3Press Dial. The LCD screen displays Calls Forwarded.
STEP 4When you return to your phone, you can disable Call Forward All by pressing the
CFwdAll softkey.
Setting Do Not Disturb
Use the Do Not Disturb feature to prevent incoming calls from ringing your phone.
The screen indicates that the call is incoming, but the phone does not ring. The
unanswered call is handled according to your normal settings.
These calls are not logged to the Missed Calls list.
To activate Do Not Disturb:
To activate Do Not Disturb, press more and then press DnD. The LCD screen
indicates that Do Not Disturb is turned on for your phone.
To deactivate Do Not Disturb:
To deactivate Do Not Disturb, press the DnD softkey.
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Picking Up a Call from Another Extension
Picking Up a Call from Another Extension
You can pick up a call that is ringing at another extension. Depending on the way
your phone network is configured, you can pick up a call in the following ways:
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•Pick up a call that is ringing at an extension in your group using the
softkey. (Not available for the Cisco SPA 501G.)
•Pick up a call that is ringing at specific extension using the Pickup softkey.
(Not available for the Cisco SPA 501G.)
•Pick up a call ringing at an extension that is configured on one of the line
buttons on your phone. Requires configuration by your phone administrator.
To pick up a call ringing at an extension in your group, press the GPickUp softkey. If
only one pickup group is configured on your system, call control is transferred to
your phone. If the ringing phone and your phone are in different pickup groups, dial
the pickup group number where the phone is ringing to transfer call control to your
phone.
To pick up a call ringing at a specific extension:
STEP 1Press the PickUp softkey.
STEP 2Enter the extension number of the phone from which you are picking up the call.
GPickUp
To pick up a call ringing at an extension that is configured on one of the line buttons
on your phone, press the flashing line button.
STEP 1During an active call, press more and then press Confrn. The first call is placed on
hold, a second line is opened, and you hear a dial tone.
STEP 2Dial the second person’s telephone number.
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Placing a Three-Way Conference Call
STEP 3When the second person answers, press the Confrn softkey again. All three
parties are connected in the conference call.
NOTE You can cancel the conference by pressing the Cancel softkey before
When you hang up, the other two parties are disconnected.
Cisco SPA 501G:
STEP 1Press the Conference button during an active call. The first call is placed on hold, a
second line is opened, and you hear a dial tone.
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connecting the calls.
STEP 2Dial the second person’s telephone number.
STEP 3When the second person answers, press the Conference button again. All three
parties are connected in the conference call.
When you hang up, the other two parties are disconnected.
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Using the Local Directory
Using the Local Directory
The local directory lists the phones and extension numbers in your company.
Depending on your phone network configuration, you may have the following
directories available:
NOTE Not available for the Cisco SPA 501G.
To use the local directory:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Directory and press Select.
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STEP 3Scroll to Local Directory and press Select.
STEP 4When the search form appears, you can search for a particular entry by entering a
last name, a first name, or both, or you can leave the fields blank.
STEP 5Optionally, enter a last name, a first name, both names, or leave the fields blank.
Click Submit to search for matching records.
STEP 6Scroll to an entry and press Dial to dial the number. Press Edit Dial to change the
number before dialing. Press Cancel to exit.
Using the Call History Lists
Using the Call History Lists
To use the Call History lists:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Call History and press Select.
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Accessing Voicemail
STEP 3Scroll to the Call History list that you want to view:
•Missed Calls—Shows the last 60 missed calls.
•Received Calls—Shows the caller ID of the last 60 answered calls.
•Placed Calls—Shows the last 60 numbers dialed from your phone.
STEP 4To call a number in the list, scroll to an entry and press Dial to dial the number. Press
Edit Dial to change the number before dialing. Press Cancel to exit.
NOTE If the call was from a long distance number, you may have to edit the call
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before dialing it. Press the EditDial softkey to edit the call and use the softkey
buttons and keypad to edit the number.
Deleting All Numbers from the Placed Calls List
STEP 1In the Placed Calls list, press the Clear softkey to delete all numbers from the list.
STEP 2Press OK.
Accessing Voicemail
To access voicemail, press the Messages button on your phone. Your system
administrator should configure your phone with the correct voicemail number so
that pressing the Messages button automatically dials your voicemail system.
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Using Advanced Phone Features
This chapter describes how to configure advanced features on your IP Phone. It
contains the following sections:
•Logging in to Your Phone, page 40
•Creating Speed Dials, page 41
•Adding and Using Speed Dials, page 42
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•Monitoring/Accessing Another Phone from Your Phone, page 44
•Customizing Your LCD Screen, page 44
•Updating Your Ring Tone, page 46
•Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu on the Cisco SPA 501G,
page 47
•Advanced Procedures for Technical Support Personnel, page 48
Logging in to Your Phone
Your phone system provides a feature called extension mobility. This feature
allows you to log in to any physical phone and retrieve your personal settings and
directory number to that phone. For example, if you are working at a remote
location for the day, you can log in to one of the company phones on the network
and make and receive calls from your phone number and access your voicemail.
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Creating Speed Dials
To log in to your phone:
STEP 1If you have the Login softkey on your phone, press it. (You may need to press More
to scroll through the phone screens to locate this softkey.)
If you do not have the Login softkey on your phone:
a. Press the Setup button.
b. Scroll to CME Services and press Select.
c. Choose Extension Mobility.
STEP 2Enter your username.
STEP 3Press the Down Arrow key and enter your password.
STEP 4Press Submit. The phone is loaded with your user profile (for example, your
configured speed dial buttons).
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To log out of your phone:
STEP 1If you have the Logout softkey on your phone, press it. (You may need to press
More to scroll through the phone screens to locate this softkey.)
If you do not have the Logout softkey on your phone:
a. Press the Setup button.
b. Scroll to CME Services and press Select.
c. Choose Extension Mobility.
STEP 2Choose Logout.
STEP 3Press Exit.
Creating Speed Dials
You can configure up to 8 speed dials. Each speed dial can be a phone number, IP
address or URL. You can also configure additional speed dials on unused line
buttons on your phone.
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Adding and Using Speed Dials
You can create and edit speed dials using your PC and the IP Phone Web
Interface. See “Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials,” on page 51.
To add a personal speed dial number, you can use the phone menu to add a speed
dial that is not associated with a line button. You can also configure speed dials
using the web interface; see Chapter 5, “Using the Web Interface.”
To add a speed dial:
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STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to CME Services and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to My Phone Apps and press Select.
STEP 4Scroll to Speed Dial Buttons and press Select.
STEP 5Press Add to add a new number.
STEP 6Enter the following information:
•Label: Enter a name or other identifier for this speed dial entry.
•Number: Enter the destination number.
STEP 7Press Submit.
To edit a speed dial entry:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to CME Services and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to My Phone Apps and press Select.
STEP 4Scroll to Speed Dial Buttons and press Select.
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STEP 5Scroll to the entry that you want to change.
STEP 6Press Change to edit the selected entry.
STEP 7Enter the following information:
•Label: Enter a name or other identifier for this speed dial entry.
•Number: Enter the destination number.
STEP 8Press Submit. The new entry appears in the list, along with the assigned speed
dial number.
To delete a speed dial entry:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
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STEP 2Scroll to CME Services and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to My Phone Apps and press Select.
STEP 4Scroll to Speed Dial Buttons and press Select.
STEP 5Scroll to the entry that you want to delete.
STEP 6Press Delete.
STEP 7Press Submit.
To call one of your configured speed dial numbers:
STEP 1Open a phone line using any method you would normally use to start a new call.
STEP 2Press the assigned number for the speed dial, then press AbbrDial. The phone
number is dialed.
NOTE If you have configured an unused line button with a speed dial number, press the
button to dial.
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Monitoring/Accessing Another Phone from Your Phone
Cisco SPA 501G:
Press the number for the speed dial and wait a few seconds.
Monitoring/Accessing Another Phone from Your Phone
Your system administrator may configure your phone so that you can monitor other
user’s phones from your phone. If this feature is configured, some line buttons on
your phone are assigned to display the status of another user’s phone. For
example, if your line 4 is configured to display Bob’s phone line, the LED on your
phone will glow red when his monitored line is ringing.
In addition, if your system administrator has configured it, you can press the same
line button (4) to speed dial Bob’s extension, or to pick up a ringing call at his
extension.
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NOTE Not applicable to the Cisco SPA 502G.
Customizing Your LCD Screen
NOTE Not available on the Cisco SPA 501G.
You can customize your LCD screen in several ways.
Changing the LCD Screen Contrast
To adjust the contrast of the LCD screen:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Settings and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to Screen Contrast and press Select.
STEP 4Use the navigation button to adjust the screen contrast:
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Customizing Your LCD Screen
•To decrease the contrast: Press the Left navigation button.
•To increase the contrast: Press the Right navigation button.
STEP 5Press OK.
Setting the Back Light Timer
You can set a timer for your screen back light so that your LCD screen becomes
dark after a specified period of idle time on the phone.
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Preferences and press Select.
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STEP 3Scroll to Back Light Timer and press Select.
STEP 4Press Option repeatedly to view the available options: Always On, Off, 10s, 20s,
and 30s.
STEP 5To choose a displayed option, press OK.
Configuring the Phone Screen Saver
You can enable your phone’s screen saver and specify its appearance and the
amount of time for the phone to be idle before it begins.
To configure your screen saver:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Preferences and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to Screen Saver Mode and press Select.
STEP 4To change the status of your screen saver:
a. Scroll to Enable Screen Saver and press Edit.
b. Press Y/ N until the desired option appears: Ye s to enable a screen saver or No
to disable this feature.
c. Press OK to save the changes.
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Updating Your Ring Tone
STEP 5To specify the amount of idle time that can elapse before the screen saver
appears:
a. Scroll to Screen Saver Wait Time and press Edit.
b. Clear the displayed time by pressing Clear.
c. Enter the idle time period in seconds by pressing numbers on the keypad.
d. Press OK to save your changes.
Turning on the Screen Saver Immediately
To immediately turn on your phone’s screen saver without waiting for the specified
Screen Saver Wait Time to elapse:
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NOTE The screen saver must be enabled in order to immediately activate it.
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Screen Saver Mode.
STEP 3Press Activate.
Updating Your Ring Tone
NOTE To adjust the ring tone on the Cisco SPA 501G, start a web browser and enter the
IP address of the phone to use the web configuration utility.
Each extension of your phone can have a different ring tone. You can also create
your own ring tones.
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Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu on the Cisco SPA 501G
To change a ring tone:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Settings and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to Ring Type and press Select. A list of available tones appears
STEP 4Choose the ring tone that you want to change, and press Select.
STEP 5Scroll through the ring tones. To hear a ring tone, press Play. To choose a ring tone,
press Select.
STEP 6Press Exit to close the screen.
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Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu on the
Cisco SPA 501G
The Cisco SPA 501G provides an interactive voice response menu. You can enter
options and receive information about the phone and its operation.
To access the IVR:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Enter the IVR option by pressing the numbers of the option, then press #. Some
typical options you might use are listed in the following table:
Option NumberAction
110Gives you the IP address of the phone.
140Gives you the MAC address (hardware address) of the
phone.
150Gives you the software version.
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Advanced Procedures for Technical Support Personnel
Advanced Procedures for Technical Support Personnel
Technical support personnel may need to view information about your phone or
phone activities. Follow these procedures if instructed to do so by technical
support person who are assisting you.
Status Information and Statistics
To view status information and statistics:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Settings and press Select.
STEP 3Choose from the following options:
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•Network Configuration: Use this menu to view information about the
network, including WAN connection, DHCP server, IP address, MAC
address, domain name, subnet mask, default router, DNS servers, and TFTP
server.
•Model Information: Use this menu to view information about the phone,
including model number, serial number, software version, and call control
protocol.
•Status: Use this menu to view information about the phone activity, including
status messages, network statistics, and call statistics.
Rebooting, Restarting, and Resetting a Phone
If required, you can reboot, restart, or reset your phone. You should not do so
unless directed by your phone administrator as this can negatively affect your
phone’s function.
To restart your phone and reboot the firmware:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Reboot and press Select.
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STEP 3When the confirmation message appears, press OK to confirm or press Cancel to
close the message without rebooting the phone.
To restart your phone:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Restart and press Select.
STEP 3When the confirmation message appears, press OK to confirm or press Cancel to
close the message without restarting the phone.
To reset your phone to the factory default values and reboot with the settings from
CME:
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CAUTION If you choose factory reset, you will return the phone to the original factory settings
and will erase ALL current settings, including the directory and call logs. It is also
possible that your phone extension will change.
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Factory Reset and press Select.
STEP 3When the confirmation message appears, press OK to confirm or press Cancel to
close the message without resetting the phone.
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Using the Web Interface
This chapter explains how to use Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express
(Cisco Unified CME) to configure features for your phone.
•Logging In to the Web Interface, on page 50
•Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials, on page 51
•Changing Your Password and PIN, on page 53
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•Setting Up Voice Mail Notifications, on page 53
Logging In to the Web Interface
When your phone is connected to a Cisco Unified Communications 500, you can
use Cisco Unified CME in a web browser. Use Internet Explorer version 6 to access
the web pages. You can use a computer that is connected directly to the phone.
STEP 1Start Internet Explorer and enter the URL for Cisco Unified CME.
NOTE The default address is http://10.1.10.1, but your system administrator may
change this setting. You can check your CME server address by pressing the
Setup button and then choosing Settings > Network Configuration.
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Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials
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STEP 2Enter your user name and password, and then click Login.
NOTE If you are unsure of how to log in, contact your phone system administrator.
Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials
You can use the web pages to create speed dials and fast dials.
•Speed dials allow you to quickly dial a number from a list or to use a quick
access code to invoke the number. A speed dial appears automatically on
an unused line button on the phone.
•Personal speed dials, or fast dials, are numbers that you can store in
Directories > Corporate Directory > Personal Speed Dial.
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Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials
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To configure your speed dials or fast dials:
STEP 1Log in to the Cisco Unified Communications Express web page. See “Logging In
to the Web Interface,” on page 50.
STEP 2From the menu, choose Configure > Phones.
STEP 3To add a speed dial, find an open space in the Speed Dial Information section.
•Enter the phone number, including any prefix digit that your system requires
for external numbers.
•Enter a label to identify the speed dial.
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Changing Your Password and PIN
STEP 4To add a personal fast dial number, find an open space in the Fast Dial section.
•Enter the phone number, including any prefix digit that your system requires
for external numbers.
•Enter a label to identify the fast dial.
STEP 5Click Save Change to save your settings.
Changing Your Password and PIN
You can change your password and PIN by using the web pages.
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STEP 1Log in to the Cisco Unified Communications Express web page. See “Logging In
to the Web Interface,” on page 50.
STEP 2From the menu, choose Configure > My Profile.
STEP 3As needed, enter a new Password or PIN, and then enter it again in the Confirm
Password or Confirm PIN field.
NOTE The password is used for the web login. The PIN is used for the phone login.
STEP 4Click Apply to save your changes.
Setting Up Voice Mail Notifications
You can configure your account so that voice mail notifications are sent to your
home phone, mobile phone, pager, text pager, or email inbox.
STEP 1Log in to the Cisco Unified Communications Express web page. See “Logging In
to the Web Interface,” on page 50.
STEP 2From the menu, choose Voice Mail > Message Notification > My Notification
Devices.
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Setting Up Voice Mail Notifications
STEP 3Optionally, in the Cascading Settings section, enter system notifications. If this
feature is enabled by your phone system administrator, you can choose up to two
internal extensions to be notified if you do not retrieve a new message within the
specified number of minutes.
•Enter the number of minutes in the After box.
•Click the magnifying glass icon to choose an internal extension to be
STEP 4In the Notification Devices section, click the hyperlink for the type of device that
you want to receive notifications of new messages. Then enter the following
information:
•Enable notification to this device: Check the check box to enable the
•Phone Number: Enter the phone number, including any prefix digit that your
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notified.
phone system to send a notification to this device.
system requires for an outgoing call.
•To ( Em ail Ad dre ss ), Te xt for Em ail :These fields appear if you chose
Email Inbox as the device type. Type the email address. Enter the text to
appear in the message.
•Notification Preferences: Choose either Urgent Messages or All
Messages. If you choose Urgent Messages, you receive a notification only if
a message is marked “urgent” by the sender.
•Notification Schedule: Under Quick Add, select the Day, Start Time, and
End Time when notifications will be sent. Then click Add to add the
specified time period to the grid. Continue adding other time periods, as
needed. To make adjustments, you can check or uncheck the check boxes
in the grid.
STEP 5Click Apply to save your settings, and then click Back to List to return to the list.
STEP 6Set up additional notification devices, as needed.
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Using the Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console
This chapter describes how to install and use the Cisco SPA 500S Attendant
Console with your IP Phone.
Figure1Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console
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Connecting the Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console to the IP Phone
The Cisco SPA 500S is a 32-button attendant console for the Cisco SPA 500
Series IP Phones, providing 32 three-color (red, green, and orange) programmable
LEDS. The Cisco SPA 500S attaches to the IP phone with the attachment arm
provided. It obtains power directly from the IP phone and does not require a
separate power supply. Two Cisco SPA 500S units can be attached to a single IP
phone to monitor a total of 64 separate lines.
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Connecting the Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console to the IP
Phone
To connect the Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console to the IP phone, you need the
following:
•Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console
•Attachment Arm
•Two (2) Attachment Arm Screws
•Auxiliary Interconnect Cable
•Stand
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Connecting a Single Cisco SPA 500S
STEP 1 Turn both the IP phone and Cisco SPA 500S face down.
STEP 2 Align the screw hole in the IP phone with one of the holes on the attachment arm.
STEP 3 Insert the pegs on the attachment arm into the peg holes on the IP phone.
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STEP 4 Using an attachment arm screw, secure the attachment arm to the IP phone.
STEP 5 Align the right screw hole in the Cisco SPA 500S with the unused hole on the
attachment arm.
STEP 6 Insert the pegs on the attachment arm into the peg holes on the Cisco SPA 500S.
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STEP 7 Using an attachment arm screw, secure the attachment arm to the Cisco SPA 500S.
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CAUTION Do not plug a telephone line cord into the AUX port. Use only the auxiliary cable
provided with the Cisco SPA 500S.
STEP 8
STEP 9 Locate the AUX port on the back of the IP phone. Connect the other end of the
Locate the AUX IN port on the back of the Cisco SPA 500S. Connect one end of the
auxiliary cable to this port.
auxiliary cable to this port. The Cisco SPA 500S is powered by the auxiliary cable
with the IP phone; no additional power source is required.
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STEP 10 Route the auxiliary cable inside the cable slot of the Cisco SPA 500S.
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STEP 11 Attach the appropriate desktop stand to each unit.
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Connecting a Second Cisco SPA 500S
A maximum of two Cisco SPA 500S attendant consoles can be connected to a
Cisco SPA 500 Series IP Phone. The instructions in this section are for connecting
a second Cisco SPA 500S. If you are not attaching a second Cisco SPA 500S, skip
to “Configuring the Cisco SPA 500S” on page 63.
STEP 1 Attach the first Cisco SPA 500S to the IP phone and connect the auxiliary cable as
described in the “Connecting the Cisco SPA 500S Attendant Console to the IP
Phone” section on page 56.
STEP 2 Align the left screw hole in the first Cisco SPA 500S with one of the holes on the
attachment arm.
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STEP 3 Insert the pegs on the attachment arm into the peg holes on the Cisco SPA 500S.
STEP 4 Using the attachment arm screw, secure the attachment arm to the first Cisco SPA
500S.
STEP 5 Insert the pegs on the attachment arm into the peg holes on the Cisco SPA 500S.
STEP 6 Using the attachment arm screw, secure the attachment arm to the second Cisco
SPA 500S.
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CAUTION Do not plug a telephone line cord into the AUX port. Use only the auxiliary cable
provided with the Cisco SPA 500S.
STEP 7 Locate the AUX OUT port on the back of the first Cisco SPA 500S. Connect one
end of the auxiliary cable to this port.
STEP 8 Locate the AUX IN port on the back of the second Cisco SPA 500S. Connect the
other end of the auxiliary cable to this port.
STEP 9 Route the auxiliary cable inside the cable slot. The Cisco SPA 500S is powered by
the auxiliary cable with the IP phone; no additional power source is required.
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STEP 10 Attach the appropriate desktop stands to each unit.
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Configuring the Cisco SPA 500S
Configuring the Cisco SPA 500S
The Cisco SPA 500S can be configured to easily access other phone lines in the
system. For example, buttons on the Cisco SPA 500S can be configured to monitor
and quickly dial another extension, speed dial a number, transfer calls to another
extension, and more.
NOTE The options available on the Cisco SPA 500S depend on the phone system
configuration. Your phone system might not provide all of the features mentioned in
this document.
Configuration of the Cisco SPA 500S and assignment of the line buttons is
performed by the system administrator and is not described in this document. To
configure the Cisco SPA 500S, you can use the web user interface for the IP phone
to which the Cisco SPA 500S is attached. See the Cisco SPA 500 Series and Wireless IP Phone Administration Guide on Cisco.com. See Appendix A, “Where
to Go From Here” for the link to this document.
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Using the Cisco SPA 500S
The functions of Cisco SPA 500S buttons may differ depending on configuration.
However, in general, you can:
•Monitor an extension by viewing its color. The LED color of a line button
gives you information about the line being monitored; for example, a red
(steady) LED means that the monitored line is ringing.
•Transfer an active call by pressing the line button on the Cisco SPA 500S.
(This requires that the line button is configured as a speed dial for the
number to which you are transferring).
•Dial a configured extension by pressing the green line button on the Cisco
SPA 500S.
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Monitoring the Cisco SPA 500S
Monitoring the Cisco SPA 500S
To view the status of the Cisco SPA 500S:
STEP 1 Log in to the web interface.
STEP 2 Click the Att Console Status tab.
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Where to Go From Here
Cisco provides a wide range of resources to help you obtain the full benefits of the
Cisco Small Business IP phone.
Product Resources
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Support
Cisco Small Business
Support Community
Online Technical Support
and Documentation (Login
Required)
Phone Support Contactswww.cisco.com/en/US/support/
Software Downloads
(Login Required)
Product Documentation
IP Phone
Accessories
Cisco Unified
Communications 500 Series
for Small Business