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Inserting the Key Card on your Phone ... 15 Customizing your phone ...16 Accessing Your Options via the Phone UI ... 16 Accessing Your Options via the Aastra Web UI ... 17 Other Phone Features ...22 Adjusting the Volume ... 22 Status Lights (LEDs) ...
Congratulations on your purchase of the Model 55i IP Phone! The 55i communicates over an IP Network, allowing you to place and receive calls in the same manner as a regular business telephone. The 55i is capable of supporting the SIP IP protocol.
55i, 57i, 57i CT Administrator Guide and the Aastra Model 55i User Guide. SIP IP Phone Aastra 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Administrator Guide – is designed for network administrators, system administrators, developers and partners who need information on installing this product on an IP network.
Key Card Cord Ethernet 55i Installation Guide Cable Additional Ethernet Cable (category 5/5e straight through cable) Model 536EM Expansion Module Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide Wall Mount Drilling Template asdassa asdadsda Wall Mount Drilling Template Screws and Anchors for...
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A PoE (Power over Ethernet) inline power injector supplies 48v power to the 55i through the Ethernet Cable on pins 4 & 5 and 7 & 8. Warning: Do not use this PoE inline power injector to power other devices.
22 for more information. Line/Call Appearance key - Connects you to a line or call. The Aastra 55i IP phone supports up to 4 line keys. Handsfree key - Activates Handsfree for making and receiving calls without lifting the handset.
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Note: For more information about programming keys 1 through 6 to perform specific functions, see the Aastra Model 55i User Guide. *See the Aastra 55i User Guide for more information about each of these keys. Key Description Accesses enhanced features...
Installation and Setup The 55i can be setup to share a network connection with another network device. Power can be provided by the power adapter (optional accessory), or by an 802.3af compliant network power source, or with a PoE inline power injector (optional accessory). It can also be installed on a desk or mounted on the wall.
Note: The jack on the 55i does not supply inline power onto other network devices. All Ethernet cables used must be minimum category 5/5e straight- through cables, such as the cable provided with your phone.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into the network jack on the wall. Ethernet Cable Network Jack (if Inline power provided) 10 Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide To Network...
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Note: You should connect the power supply to a surge protector or power bar. All Ethernet cables used must be minimum category 5/5e straight-through cables, such as the cable provided with your phone. Ethernet Cables Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide 11 To PoE...
Turn the phone over and locate the headset jack marked . Insert the headset cord into the jack until it clicks into place. Then route the headset cord through the groove as shown in the above illustration. 12 Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide...
Desk or Wall Installation Install on the Desk The desk installation for the 55i IP phone consists of two legs that attach to the back of the phone near the top corners. A total of four different viewing angles allows users to personalize their phone viewing preference.
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Also, if 802.3af compliant in-line power is not provided on your network, and you are installing the 55i on a wall using a PoE in-line power injector, you may also wish to use an equivalent flat Ethernet cable rather than the one provided.
3. With one hand holding the label card in place, gently slide the clear plastic lens into the slots at the top of the programmable key panel. Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide 15...
Customizing your phone There is a list of configuration options, accessed by pressing the button on the phone. You can access some of these options via the Aastra Web UI also. The following table indicates the options and the method you can use to access these options on your phone.
Accessing Your Options via the Aastra Web UI You can use the following procedure to access the phone options using the Aastra Web UI. Aastra Web UI 1. Open your web browser and enter the phone’s IP address or host name into the address field.
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The Network Status window displays for the IP phone you are accessing. 4. You can logout of the Aastra Web UI at any time by clicking Log Off. The following categories display in the side menu of the Aastra Web UI: Status, Operation, Basic Settings.
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Use these options to set the preference of contrast level and backlight for your phone. • Contrast Level Use the Change softkey to cycle through eight contrast settings, which brighten or darken the display. Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide 19...
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Availability of feature dependant on your phone system or service provider. Set Audio The 55i allows you to use a handset, a headset, or handsfree to handle incoming and outgoing calls. The audio mode option provides different combinations of these three methods to provide maximum flexibility in handling calls.
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Network This is a system administrator level-only option, and requires a password to access. See the SIP IP phone Aastra 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Administrator Guide for details. SIP Settings This is a system administrator level-only option, and requires a password to access.
Message Waiting Indicator (MWI) MWI LED Status Slow Flash Rapid Flash Even Flash 22 Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide adjusts the receiver, headset, while there is no active call. There are 10 key, and the Message Waiting Description Indicates a call is on Handsfree (speakerphone) Indicates you are using the headset.
Aastra Model 55i IP Phone User Guide. Programmable Keys On the 55i IP Phone, there are 6 top hard keys (programmable up to 6 functions), located at the top of the front panel. These are keys that you can set to perform specific functions and access enhanced services provided by third parties (for example, XML applications).
Aastra Model 55i IP Phone User Guide. Using a Headset with your Telephone The 55i accepts headsets through the modular jack on the back of the phone. Contact your telephone equipment retailer or distributor to purchase a compatible headset. A non-amplified headset is required.
Model 536 Expansion Modules (536EM) The 55i IP Phone offers optional Expansion Modules that attach to the right side of the phone to provide additional softkeys. The 536EM provides 36 additional softkeys on a 55i IP Phone. The softkeys support the following features: •...
On the 536EM, there are 18 softkeys in each column (totaling 36 keys) on the keypad. 536EM The module connects to the right side of the 55i IP phone via an RJ-45 connector. Connecting the Expansion Modules to Your Phone Use the following procedure to connect the 536EM to your 55i IP phone.
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(piggy-backed) as shown in the following illustration. For more information about setting the softkeys, see the Aastra Model 55i IP Phone User Guide. Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide 27...
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(for example, XML applications). See the section "Programmable Keys" page 23 or refer to your Aastra Model 55i IP Phone User Guide. for more information. Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide 29...
(1) year period from the date of original purchase. If there is a defect or malfunction, Aastra Telecom shall, at its option, and as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace the telephone set at no charge, if returned within the warranty period.
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Phone Features 1 Phone Parts 3 phone status 21 programmable keys 23 Requirements 1 ring tone, setting 19 Services key 7 Shared Network Connection 9 SIP settings 21 Softkeys 23 speaker mode 20 speaker/headset mode 20 Model 55i IP Phone Installation GuideIndex-1...
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19 setting time 19 setting time server 18 setting time zone 19 tone set, setting 19 troubleshooting solutions 28 user password 21 volume, adjusting 22 Warranty 31 Web UI, using 17 Index-2 Model 55i IP Phone Installation Guide Index...