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Overview of the Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phones6
Caring for Your Phone7
Understanding Your Phone’s Lines and Buttons7
Phone Components7
Softkey Buttons10
Using Keypad Shortcuts11
Chapter 2: Installing Your Phone12
Before You Begin12
Phone Connections13
Connecting the Handset14
Installing the Stand (Optional)14
Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional)15
Reverse the Handset Retention Tab20
Connecting the Power20
Connecting Your Phone to the Network21
Connecting the Phone to the Wireless Network21
Connecting a PC to Your Phone (Optional)22
Connecting Wired and Wireless Headsets (Optional)22
Verifying Phone Startup23
Upgrading Your Phone’s Firmware24
Chapter 3: Using Basic Phone Functions25
Using Phone Hardware and Accessories26
Using the Speakerphone26
Using the Headset with Your IP Phone26
Switching Between the Handset/Headset/Speakerphone During a Call26
Adjusting Call Volume and Muting27
Adjusting Call Volume27
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Adjusting the Ringer Volume27
Using Mute27
Contents
Placing or Answering a Call27
Using Hold and Resume28
Using Mute28
Ending a Call29
Transferring Calls29
Performing an Attended Transfer29
Redialing a Number30
Viewing and Returning Missed Calls31
Forwarding All Calls to Another Number32
Forwarding All Calls32
Setting Do Not Disturb32
Picking Up a Call from Another Extension33
Placing a Three-Way Conference Call34
Using the Local Directory34
Using the Call History Lists35
Using the Call History Lists35
Deleting All Numbers from the Placed Calls List36
Accessing Voicemail36
Chapter 4: Using Advanced Phone Features37
Creating Speed Dials37
Adding and Using Speed Dials38
Monitoring/Accessing Another Phone from Your Phone40
Customizing Your LCD Screen40
Changing the LCD Screen Contrast40
Setting the Back Light Timer41
Configuring the Phone Screen Saver41
Turning on the Screen Saver Immediately42
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Updating Your Ring Tone42
Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu on the SPA501G43
Advanced Procedures for Technical Support Personnel44
Status Information and Statistics44
Rebooting, Restarting, and Resetting a Phone44
Contents
Chapter 5: Using the Web Interface46
Logging In to the Web Interface46
Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials47
Changing Your Password and PIN49
Setting Up Voice Mail Notifications49
Appendix A: Where to Go From Here51
Related Documentation52
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This chapter provides an overview of this document and basic information about
your Cisco Small Business Pro IP phone.
•About This Document, page 4
•Overview of the Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phones, page 6
•Understanding Your Phone’s Lines and Buttons, page 7
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About This Document
This guide describes the concepts and tasks necessary to use and configure your
Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phone.
NOTE The Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phone features vary, depending on the type of call
control system that you are using. This document describes using the Cisco Small
Business Pro IP Phones with a SPCP phone system, such as the Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series. If you are using your Cisco Small Business Pro IP
Phone with a Cisco SPA9000 Voice System or a Broadsoft or Asterisk system, see
the
Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phone SPA50X (SIP) User Guide
.
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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
Pro IP phone.
Chapter 2Installing Your PhoneThis chapter provides an
overview of this document
and basic information about
your Cisco Small Business
Pro IP phone.
Chapter 3Using Basic Phone
Functions
Chapter 4Using Advanced Phone
Features
Chapter 5Using the Web InterfaceThis chapter explains how to
Chapter 6Using the SPA500S
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
SPA500S Attendant Console
with your IP Phone.
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TitleDescription
Appendix AWhere to Go From HereCisco provides a wide range
of resources to help you
obtain the full benefits of the
SPA50X phones. This
appendix provides link to
many of these resources.
Overview of the Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phones
The Cisco Small Business Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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.
The following table shows the Cisco Small Business Pro IP Phones covered in this
document and their respective features:
SPA501GSPA502GSPA504GSPA508GSPA509G
Screen
Lines
Softkeys
Paper
Labels
8 14812
4 fixed
(redial,
cancel,
transfer, and
conference)
128 X 64 monochrome LCD with backlight
4 dynamic
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SPA501GSPA502GSPA504GSPA508GSPA509G
Navigation
Button
NoneFour-way navigation key
Caring for Your Phone
The Cisco Small Business Pro 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.
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 SPA509G to illustrate the Cisco Small Business Pro IP
Phone features. Other models differ. See the “Overview of the Cisco Small
Business Pro IP Phones” section on page 6.
Numbered objects in the photo are explained in the following table.
#Phone FeatureDescription
1HandsetPick up to place or answer a call.
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2Message Waiting
Indicator
3LCD ScreenDisplays date and time, phone station name, line
4Line keysIndicates phone line status. (Not available on the
Displays solid red when you have a new voice mail
message. Flashes red during an incoming call.
extensions, and softkey options. (Not available on the
SPA501G.)
SPA502G.)
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.
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#Phone FeatureDescription
5Softkey buttonsPress a softkey button to perform the action shown on
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the label on the LCD screen above.
Note: The SPA501G 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 29.
6Additional line keysIndicates phone line status. (SPA509G only)
7Navigation buttonAbility to scroll left, right, up, or down with the four-way
navigation button. (Not available on the SPA501G.)
8Messages buttonPress to access voice mail (must be set up by your
phone system administrator).
9Hold buttonPress to place a call on hold.
10Setup buttonPress to access a menu to configure features and
preferences (such as your directory and speed dials),
access your call history, and set up functions (such as
call forwarding).
For the SPA501G, 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.)
11Mute buttonPress to mute or unmute the phone. When phone is
muted, the button glows red. A flashing mute button
indicates 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).
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#Phone FeatureDescription
13Headset buttonPush to turn the headset on or off. When the headset is
14Speaker buttonPush to turn the speaker on or off. When the speaker is
15KeypadUse to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and choose
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
SPA501G.) Press the right arrow on the navigation button to view additional
softkey buttons. Below is a partial listing of softkey buttons that may be available
on your phone.
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on, the button glows green.
on, the button glows green.
menu items.
NOTE The available buttons may vary, depending on your system configuration.
ButtonFunction
<< or >>Move left or right through an entry without deleting characters.
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).
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.
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ButtonFunction
GPickUpAllows you to answer a call ringing on an extension by discovering the
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
SelectSelects the highlighted item on the LCD screen.
TrnsferPer forms a call transfer.
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number of the ringing extension.
extension number.
the screen.
Y/NEnters a submenu and when pressed, toggles between Ye s or No to
enable or disable an option.
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
SPA501G.)
For example, on the SPA590G, 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 Pro IP Phone and
connect it to your network. It contains the following sections:
•Before You Begin, page12
•Phone Connections, page 13
•Connecting the Handset, page 14
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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 14
•Mounting the Phone to the Wall (Optional), page 15
•Connecting the Power, page 20
•Connecting Your Phone to the Network, page 21
•Connecting a PC to Your Phone (Optional), page 22
•Connecting Wired and Wireless Headsets (Optional), page 22
•Verifying Phone Startup, page 23
•Upgrading Your Phone’s Firmware, page 24
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 SPA500S 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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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
STEP 4Plug the IP phone power adapter into the power port of the WBP54G.
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Connecting a PC to Your Phone (Optional)
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.
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.
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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
•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:
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Verifying Phone Startup
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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.
On models with no screen, such as the SPA501G, the lines should glow green and
you should hear a dial tone when picking up the handset or pressing the
speakerphone button.
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Upgrading Your Phone’s Firmware
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 26
•Adjusting Call Volume and Muting, page 27
•Placing or Answering a Call, page 27
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•Using Hold and Resume, page 28
•Using Mute, page 28
•Ending a Call, page 29
•Transferring Calls, page 29
•Redialing a Number, page 30
•Viewing and Returning Missed Calls, page 31
•Forwarding All Calls to Another Number, page 32
•Setting Do Not Disturb, page 32
•Picking Up a Call from Another Extension, page 33
•Placing a Three-Way Conference Call, page 34
•Using the Local Directory, page 34
•Using the Call History Lists, page 35
•Accessing Voicemail, page 36
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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 22
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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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 SPA501G 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 SPA501G 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 SPA502G).
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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 34 and Using the Call History Lists,
page 35.
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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 SPA502G,
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 (SPA502G).
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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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
are transferring the call.
Performing an Attended Transfer
SPA502G, SPA504G, SPA508G, SPA509G:
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.
STEP 3Do one of the following:
•To transfer the call without waiting for the other person to answer, press
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 SPA502G).
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Redialing a Number
•To transfer after speaking privately to the other person, press Trn sf er at any
time during the conversation.
SPA501G:
STEP 1During an active call, press the Tr an s fe r button.
STEP 2Enter the number to which you want to transfer the call.
STEP 3Press the Tr an sf er button again.
Redialing a Number
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SPA502G, SPA504G, SPA508G, SPA509G:
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.
SPA501G:
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 SPA501G.
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 SPA501G.)
•Pick up a call that is ringing at specific extension using the Pickup softkey.
(Not available for the SPA501G.)
•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:
STEP 1Press the GPickUp softkey. The phone displays any stations in the group that have
ringing calls. Press Dial to see a list of calls.
STEP 2Choose the call you want to pick up and press Dial.
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
and press Dial.
GPickUp
STEP 3Press Dial again.
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.
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Placing a Three-Way Conference Call
Placing a Three-Way Conference Call
SPA502G, SPA504G, SPA508G, SPA509G:
To initiate a conference call:
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.
STEP 3When the second person answers, press the Confrn softkey again. All three
parties are connected in the conference call.
When you hang up, the other two parties are disconnected.
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SPA501G:
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.
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 remain on the line.
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 SPA501G.
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Using the Call History Lists
To use the local directory:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Directory and press Select.
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.
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Using the Call History Lists
To use the Call History lists:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to Call History and press Select.
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.
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Accessing Voicemail
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
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.
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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.
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:
•Creating Speed Dials, page 37
•Adding and Using Speed Dials, page 38
•Monitoring/Accessing Another Phone from Your Phone, page 40
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•Customizing Your LCD Screen, page 40
•Updating Your Ring Tone, page 42
•Using the Interactive Voice Response Menu on the SPA501G, page 43
•Advanced Procedures for Technical Support Personnel, page 44
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 create and edit speed dials using your PC and the IP Phone Web
Interface. See “Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials,” on page 47.
NOTE For the SPA501G, you can create speed dials using the IP Phone Web Interface.
To create or edit a speed dial:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to CME Services and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to My Phone Apps. and press Select.
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Adding and Using Speed Dials
STEP 4Scroll to Speed Dial Buttons and press Select.
STEP 5For a new speed dial, press Add. To edit a previously existing speed dial, scroll to
it, and then press Change.
STEP 6Enter a Label to identify the destination.
STEP 7Enter the number to assign to the speed dial.
STEP 8Press Submit.
Adding and Using Speed Dials
SPA502G, SPA504G, SPA508G, SPA509G:
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To add a personal speed dial number:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to My Phone Apps and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to Speed Dial Buttons and press Select.
STEP 4Press Add to add a new number.
STEP 5Enter the following information:
•Label: Enter a name or other identifier for this speed dial entry.
•Number: Enter the destination number.
STEP 6Press Submit.
To edit a speed dial entry:
STEP 1Press the Setup button.
STEP 2Scroll to My Phone Apps and press Select.
STEP 3Scroll to Speed Dial Buttons and press Select.
STEP 4Scroll to the entry that you want to change.
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Adding and Using Speed Dials
STEP 5Press Change to edit the selected entry.
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. 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.
STEP 2Scroll to My Phone Apps and press Select.
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STEP 3Scroll to Speed Dial Buttons and press Select.
STEP 4Scroll to the entry that you want to delete.
STEP 5Press Delete.
STEP 6Press 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.
SPA501G:
Press the number for the speed dial and wait a few seconds.
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Monitoring/Accessing Another Phone from Your Phone
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 (or, on the SPA509G, the four additional programmable keys) 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 color shows you the status of his
phone line:
•Green: Line is idle.
•Red (steady): Line is active or in use.
•Red (blinking): 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 SPA502G.
Customizing Your LCD Screen
NOTE Not available on the SPA501G.
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.
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Customizing Your LCD Screen
STEP 4Use the navigation button to adjust the screen contrast:
•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.
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STEP 2Scroll to Preferences and press Select.
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.
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Updating Your Ring Tone
c. Press OK to save the changes.
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 SPA501G, 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 SPA501G
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 SPA501G
The SPA501G 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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Advanced Procedures for Technical Support Personnel
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
the 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 46
•Configuring Speed Dials and Fast Dials, on page 47
•Changing Your Password and PIN, on page 49
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•Setting Up Voice Mail Notifications, on page 49
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 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 46.
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 label to identify the speed dial.
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 label to identify the fast dial.
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Changing Your Password and PIN
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.
STEP 1Log in to the Cisco Unified Communications Express web page. See “Logging In
to the Web Interface,” on page 46.
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.
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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 46.
STEP 2From the menu, choose Voice Mail > Message Notification > My Notification
Devices.
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.
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Setting Up Voice Mail Notifications
•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
•To ( Ema il A ddr es s) , Tex t fo r E ma il: These fields appear if you chose
•Notification Preferences: Choose either Urgent Messages or All
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notified.
phone system to send a notification to this device.
system requires for an outgoing call.
Email Inbox as the device type. Type the email address. Enter the text to
appear in the message.
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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Where to Go From Here
Cisco provides a wide range of resources to help you obtain the full benefits of the
SPA50X phones. This appendix provides link to many of these resources.
Product Resources
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address because most current web browsers do not require it. If you use an older
web browser, you may have to add http:// in front of the web address.
ResourceLocation
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Documentation
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Documentation
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