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eSpace 8950 IP Phone
User GuideAbout This Document
About This Document
Overview
This document describes the eSpace 8950 IP phone (eSpace 8950 for short) features,
configurations, and usage.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for end users.
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1.1 Knowing Your eSpace 8950...........................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Home Screen...................................................................................................................................................................9
1.4 Status Icons...................................................................................................................................................................11
1.6 Language and Input......................................................................................................................................................13
1.6.1 Language and Input...................................................................................................................................................13
1.7 Date and Time..............................................................................................................................................................14
1.8 Locking and Unlocking the Phone Screen...................................................................................................................14
1.10 Power Supply..............................................................................................................................................................15
1.11 Sleep and Restart........................................................................................................................................................16
1.13 Energy Conservation..................................................................................................................................................16
6.1.4 One Button to Voicemail...........................................................................................................................................26
6.2.1 Placing Calls by Directly Entering Numbers............................................................................................................27
6.2.2 Placing Calls Using the Speed Dial Widget..............................................................................................................27
6.2.3 Placing Calls Using Contacts....................................................................................................................................27
6.2.4 Placing Calls Using the Call History.........................................................................................................................28
6.2.5 Placing Calls Using the Corporate Directory............................................................................................................28
6.2.6 Placing Calls Using the Linked eSpace Desktop.......................................................................................................28
6.3 Performing Operations During a Call...........................................................................................................................30
6.3.1 Viewing a Contact's Name, Department, and Profile Picture....................................................................................30
6.3.3 Switching Between the Handset, Speaker, and Headset............................................................................................30
6.3.4 Performing Video-Related Operations During a Call...............................................................................................31
6.3.6 Initiating Another Call While on a Call.....................................................................................................................31
22.1 My Contacts................................................................................................................................................................58
22.1.2 Searching for Contacts.............................................................................................................................................59
22.2.1 Adding Groups and Members..................................................................................................................................62
22.3.1 Searching for Contacts.............................................................................................................................................64
22.3.2 Adding Contacts in the Corporate Directory to My Contacts.................................................................................64
23.5 Adding an Unknown Number to Contacts.................................................................................................................67
25.1 Local Conferences......................................................................................................................................................71
25.3 Group Conferences (for IMS+UC).............................................................................................................................75
25.5 Conference List (for IMS+UC)..................................................................................................................................77
26.2.6 Movie Studio...........................................................................................................................................................86
27.1 Wireless and Network Settings...................................................................................................................................92
27.3 Personal Settings.........................................................................................................................................................97
27.3.4 Language and Input.................................................................................................................................................99
27.3.5 Backup and Reset....................................................................................................................................................99
27.4 System Settings...........................................................................................................................................................99
27.4.1 Date and Time.........................................................................................................................................................99
27.4.3 About Phone..........................................................................................................................................................100
eSpace 8950 is an Android-based video phone that features a sleek, elegant design. With a wideviewing capacitive touchscreen, eSpace 8950 delivers an unmatched high-definition (HD) video
calling and conferencing experience. You can also access the Internet on eSpace 8950 to
download and install the applications you want.
1.1.1 Appearance
1 Getting Started
1.1.2
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Tap with two fingers and move your fingers together to zoom out. Tap with two fingers and
move your fingers apart to zoom in. For example, you can pinch or stretch a photo or web page
to zoom out or zoom in.
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Displays a user's profile picture and status. Swipe down
in the profile picture area. On the screen that is
displayed, you can see user details, access the online
help, set a user status, and log out the phone.
l In the IMS+UC network environment, the user
status is displayed in the lower right corner of the
profile picture area.
l In the UC2.X network environment, the user status
is not displayed in the lower right corner of the
profile picture area.
Swipe down in this area, and then you can:
l Tap to access the settings screen.
l Tap
l Tap the corresponding icon to enable or disable
Bluetooth, enable or disable Wi-Fi, and set the
screen brightness.
l View notifications such as missed calls, download,
upgrade, and third-party applications.
to open the online help screen.
System
status
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IP telephony is a real-time voice transmission service over the Internet. Before using IP telephony
services on your eSpace 8950, ensure that you have correctly connected the IP phone to the
network.
NOTE
eSpace 8950 can be connected only to either a wired network (Ethernet) or wireless network (Wi-Fi).
1.5.1 Wired Network
Step 1 Plug one end of the network cable, the other end of which is already connected to the switch, to
the network port on your IP phone.
1 Getting Started
Step 2
Step 3 In the WIRELESS & NETWORKS area, tap Ethernet.
Step 4 Set related parameters. For detailed operations, consult your system administrator.
Power on your IP phone. Tap
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. On the APPLICATION tab, tap Settings.
1.5.2 Wi-Fi
Turning Wi-Fi on and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Step 1 Tap . On the APPLICATION tab, tap Settings.
Step 2 In the WIRELESS & NETWORKS area, tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on.
The IP phone automatically scans and lists all available, in-range Wi-Fi networks.
Step 3 Select a Wi-Fi network and tap Connect.
To connect to an encrypted Wi-Fi network, you must enter the correct password.
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Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network
Step 1 In the WIRELESS & NETWORKS area, tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on.
Step 2 In the Wi-Fi network list, tap .
Step 3 Complete the required settings in the Network SSID and Security areas, and set relevant
parameters (for example, the password) following the on-screen instructions.
Step 4 Tap Save.
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You can use WLAN Protected Setup (WPS) to simplify connection to a Wi-Fi network. Simply
enter a PIN, and a secure Wi-Fi connection is then automatically set up. You do not need to
perform complex configurations on the management software for the Wi-Fi hotspot (for
example, a wireless router).
Step 1 In the WIRELESS & NETWORKS area, tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on.
1 Getting Started
Step 2 In the Wi-Fi network list, tap
Step 3 Tap WPS Pin Entry.
The IP phone automatically generates a PIN.
Step 4 Enter the PIN on the Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Configuring Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
Step 1 In the Wi-Fi network list, tap
Step 2 Tap ADVANCED.
Step 3 Set parameters based on the site requirements.
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Disabling Wi-Fi
On the Notifications screen, tap to disconnect the phone from Wi-Fi.
1.6 Language and Input
1.6.1 Language and Input
Step 1 Tap . On the APPLICATION tab, tap Settings.
Step 2 In the PERSONAL area, tap Language & input.
The language and input settings screen is then displayed. On this screen, you can set the following
parameters:
l Language: Select a language for your IP phone.
l Spell checker: Select to enable spelling correction for your contact information.
l Personal dictionary: Add words and shortcut keys to your personal dictionary.
l Default: Set a default input method for your IP phone.
l Android keyboard (AOSP): Select and set specific Android keyboard (AOSP) options.
l Huawei IME: Select and set specific Huawei input method options.
l Text-to-speech output: Set the text-to-speech speed and default language.
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l Pointer speed: Set the pointer speed of the mouse or trackpad.
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1.7 Date and Time
1 Getting Started
Step 1 Tap
Step 2 In the SYSTEM area, tap Date & time.
The date and time settings screen is then displayed. On this screen, you can set the following
parameters:
l Automatic date & time: Set your IP phone to automatically time-synchronize with the
l Set date: Set the date for your IP phone.
l Set time: Set the time for your IP phone.
l Select time zone: Set the time zone for your IP phone.
l Use 24–hour format: Set the 24-hour format as the time format for your IP phone.
l Choose date format: Set the date format for your IP phone.
l Time Synchronization Server: Set the IP address of the time synchronization server. You
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. On the APPLICATION tab, tap Settings.
network. When setting Automatic date & time, you need to specify the IP address of the
time synchronization server.
can set the time synchronization server only after your administrator password has been
verified. For any questions, contact your system administrator.
Setting the Date and Time on the Web Page
Step 1 On the web page, choose System > Date & Time.
Step 2 Select either Automatic or Manual from Time Update Mode.
NOTE
When Manual is selected, you can only set the time zone. In this case, you can set the specific date and time
on the phone LCD screen.
Step 3 Set the desired time zone in Time Zone.
Step 4 Click Save.
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1.8 Locking and Unlocking the Phone Screen
You can lock the IP phone screen to prevent unauthorized or accidental phone operations.
Setting a Screen Lock Mode
Step 1 Tap
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Step 3 In the SCREEN SECURITY area, tap Screen lock.
Step 4 Set the screen lock mode to None, Pattern, PIN, or Password.
NOTE
l If you have set the screen lock mode to Pattern, PIN, or Password, you can perform additional tasks; for
example, setting the amount of time for your IP phone to be idle before your IP phone automatically locks
and setting the lock button to implement the screen lock function.
l You can download your preferred screen lock modes from the Android market to your IP phone.
l To ensure information security, periodically change your screen lock password.
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Locking the Phone Screen
1 Getting Started
lYour IP phone screen can be manually locked. To do so, tap
NOTE
Before manually locking your IP phone screen, make sure that you have enabled the screen lock function
for .
lYour IP phone screen can automatically lock. To achieve so, you need to set the amount
of time for automatic screen lock. When your IP phone is idle for such amount of time, the
screen automatically locks.
Unlocking the Phone Screen
Step 1 Tap the screen or press any button on your IP phone.
Step 2 Unlock the IP phone screen based on your settings.
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1.9 Help
Your IP phone provides a comprehensive Online Help system, helping you understand and use
the phone more conveniently and efficiently.
.
On the notification screen, tap
NOTE
l Another method of opening the Online Help system: Tap . On the APPLICATION tab, tap Help.
l You can also swipe down in the profile picture area of the phone's status bar and tap Help to open the Online
Help system.
l To learn more about phone services, see this user guide.
.
1.10 Power Supply
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You can use a power adapter or Power over Ethernet (PoE) to power your IP phone:
lPower adapter: Insert one end of the power adapter into the power port on your IP phone
and insert the other end into a power outlet.
lPoE: Connect your IP phone to a switch that provides PoE.
1.11 Sleep and Restart
1 Getting Started
Tap and hold
phone automatically goes to sleep.
for 2s. Then tap Sleep or Reboot. Tap and hold for 5s. Then the IP
1.12 Safe Mode
In safe mode, the system will not start any third-party applications or related files (mainly APK
application files), excluding those installed by default. Therefore, you cannot use them.
However, you can uninstall or manage applications using the task manager for Android devices.
To access the safe mode of your phone, hold + and - volume buttons before the Huawei logo is
displayed during the phone startup, until the home screen of the phone is displayed.
1.13 Energy Conservation
Putting your IP phone to sleep or reducing the screen brightness saves energy.
lTo put your IP phone to sleep
1.Tap
2.In the DEVICE area, tap Display > Sleep.
. On the APPLICATION tab, tap Settings.
3.Set the amount of time before your idle IP phone automatically goes to sleep.
lTo adjust the screen brightness
1.Tap
2.In the DEVICE area, tap Display > Brightness.
3.Set an appropriate brightness.
You can enable the IP phone to automatically adjust its brightness by tapping Display > AutoBrightness. Set the amount of time before your idle IP phone automatically adjusts its brightness.
. On the APPLICATION tab, tap Settings.
NOTE
1.14 Maintenance
Periodically clean and maintain your IP phone so that it can function properly for a long time.
lA protective film on the phone screen can effectively prevent dust and scratch.
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lLine: Each line corresponds to a phone number that others can use to call you.
lCall: Each line supports multiple calls. Your system administrator can adjust the number
of calls supported according to your needs. Only one call can be active at any time; other
calls are automatically placed on hold.
lLine button: located in the drop-down list box in the upper right corner of your IP phone's
screen. Each line button supports multiple lines.
eSpace 8950 provides 24 line buttons. Each line button can be assigned a maximum of 24 lines.
eSpace 8950 supports a maximum of 24 lines and 24 concurrent calls. To view the line button
status, swipe down in the number area on the right of the status bar.
Using Multiple Lines
eSpace 8950 supports multiple concurrent calls using the same or different lines.
lWhen a line is occupied, you can press the line button to switch to another available line.
lYou can switch lines in multiple scenarios, for example, when you are dialing a number,
when a call comes in, or when you are engaged in an ongoing call.
lLine switching is required in services such as call waiting, call transfer, and local
conference. Therefore, you need to configure at least two lines for the account that uses
such services.
NOTE
On the phone LCD screen or web page, navigate to Advanced and configure lines or query line
configurations. For detailed operations, consult your system administrator. In the IMS+UC network
environment, eSpace 8950 only supports query of line configurations.
Modifying the Label Displayed for a Line Button
Step 1 Tap . On the APPLICATION tab, tap Settings.
Step 2 In the PERSONAL area, tap Account > Line Button Label.
Step 3 Tap a line button and modify its label.
Step 4 Tap OK.
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On the phone LCD screen, you can quickly check the status (for example, online or busy) of
contacts in the speed dial list.
4 Presence
4 Presence
In the speed dial list, the icon in the lower right corner of a contact's profile picture indicates the
status of the contact.
Table 4-1 Status description
IconDescription
The contact is in online state.
The contact is in busy state, which can be subdivided into
offhook, dialing, absent, receiving a call, placing a call, and being
engaged in a call.
In the IMS+UC Network Environment
On your phone LCD screen, you can view or set your phone status, and view the status of your
contacts in your speed dial list, contact list, call history, and conference participant list. This
function provided is known as presence.
NOTE
Before using the presence function, ensure that your account has been assigned the presence service rights on
the IP phone and server. For any questions, contact your system administrator.
lTo set a presence status
1.Swipe down in the profile picture area of the status bar.
2.Tap to set a desired status.
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You can also choose > Settings > PERSONAL > Account > Status Settings and then tap to set a
desired status.
lTo view a presence status
– To view your own status
You can view your own status in the profile picture area of the phone's status bar. Table
4-2 describes statuses available.
Table 4-2 Status description
IconDescription
You are online and in idle state.
You are in busy state, which can be subdivided into
offhook, dialing, absent, receiving a call, placing a call, and
being engaged in a call.
You are in DND state.
– To view the status of your contacts
Your phone displays the converged status of your contacts. If a contact has an IP phone
number and a soft terminal number, your phone displays only one status icon for this
contact, which is the converged status of this contact. You can view the status of your
contacts in your speed dial list, contact list, call history, and conference participant list.
Table 4-3 describes the status convergence rules.
Table 4-3 Status convergence
Status of the IP
Phone Number
Status of the
Soft Terminal
Converged
Status
Icon
Number
DNDOnline, busy,
DND
DND, offline,
away, unknown, or
NA (NA: no soft
terminal number)
Online, busy,
DNDDND
DND, offline,
unknown, or NA
(NA: no IP phone
number)
BusyOnline, busy,
Busy
offline, away,
unknown, or NA
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