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Aastra 6753i RP ................................2 Aastra 6757i CT RP ................................3 Getting Started ..................................5 Initializing Phone Models 6751i RP & 6753i RP ......................5 Initializing Phone Model 6757i CT RP ..........................5 Idle Screens 6751i RP & 6753i RP ........................... 7 Idle Screen 6757i CT RP ..............................
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Table of Contents Handset Icons and Status Messages ..........................72 Handset Keys ..................................72 Multifunction Handset LED Indicator ..........................73 Battery Charging ................................73 Volume Control ................................74 Directory – 6757i CT RP Cordless Handset ........................74 Callers List – 6757i CT RP Cordless Handset ......................76 Making Calls from 6757i CT RP Cordless Handset ......................77 Pairing and Unpairing Cordless Handset to Base......................
About This Guide This manual is designed for phone users, and describes how to use the features of your Aastra IP phone. Not all features listed are available by default and some may depend on your phone system or service provider. The following guides may apply to other components of your AastraLink RP Solution: •...
Phone Models Any combination of Aastra models 6751i RP, 6753i RP, and 6757i CT RP phones may be used with your AastraLink RP solution. This AastraLink RP Phone User Guide is for all three models. Some features are specific to only one phone model, and you will need to read the manual carefully to see what applies to your phone.
• Inline power support (based on 802.3af standard) which eliminates power adapters. • AC power adapter (included) Aastra 6757i CT RP This 6757i CT RP telephone provides you with 3 call appearance lines and 12 programmable hard keys, as well as a large 12 line LCD screen and a cordless handset.
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• Vibration Alerter • Headset Jack • Desk charging stand 4 AastraLink RP Phone User Guide...
Getting Started The Aastra IP phones must be set up and configured prior to its first use. This section describes phone behavior and start up screens you may see when the phone is first plugged in, or when it is restarted.
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The phone displays the following startup screens. DHCP: waiting Checking for for IP... Firmware..The 6757i CT RP phone then checks settings and looks for new configuration and firmware updates for the phone from a server. If a new update is found, the phone displays the message “Updating Configuration”. This may take a few moments while the phone downloads the latest updates.
No Service Screen 6751i RP & 6753i RP When the phone is not properly connected to the network, or the account has not been configured by the System Administrator, the "No Service" or "Network Disconnected" prompt appears on the display and the telephone status light turns ON.
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The second display line displays the following temporary messages if an event occurs: • No Service • DHCP Failed • Restarting..• New IP Obtained • Network Disconnected/Connected Note: Since the "Network Disconnected/Connected" display on two lines, the date and time does not show if this event displays.
For more information about connecting your phone, see the Aastra 6757i CT RP Phone Installation Guide, the section "Connecting to the Network and to Power" and the AastraLink RP Administrator Guide. Check with your System Administrator for assistance. Idle Screen 6757i CT RP When the phone has successfully updated the configuration and connected to the network, the phone displays the Idle State screen.
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Idle Screen With Softkeys Configured 6757i CT RP If you or your System Administrator have configured softkey functions on your phone, the labels for those functions display on the screen. For example, in the following illustration, "Home" was configured as a speeddial key on the bottom set of softkeys and "Do Not Disturb"...
10 functions. Key Descriptions The following table identifies the keys on the key panel of your Aastra IP phone that you can use for handling calls. Notice that some keys appear only on specific models.
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Key Description Line/Call Appearance key - All models. Connects you to a line or call. Model 6751i RP supports a single line key, model 6753i RP supports 2 line keys, and model 6757i CT RP supports 3 line keys (and up to 9 line keys when programmable line keys are also used).
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Keys Key Description • Programmable keys - Model 6753i RP. 6 Top Keys: programmable hard keys (up to 6 pro- grammable functions). The following are the default functions for the programmable keys on the 6753i RP phone: 1 - SAVE Allows you to save numbers and/or names to the Directory.
Using Microsoft Response Point Assistant Microsoft Response Point Assistant phone system software is designed to be installed on the computer of each phone user. Once installed, you can use Assistant to change your personal settings, and notify you on your computer screen when you have a call.
1 Select Start > Programs > Microsoft Response Point Assistant. The Log On screen appears. 2 Enter the extension number you were assigned by the System Administrator, and select your base unit. If there is more than one base unit to choose from, contact your System Administrator to determine which is correct. 3 Enter the default password 9999, and click Log On.
2 The Properties window opens to the Identification tab. This is where you can change your name as listed in the directory, and add nicknames. Any nicknames you enter will be added to the voice-dialing list used by Microsoft Response Point. You can click the other tabs to change additional phone settings.
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2 In the Tasks pane, under Users, click Edit user. The Select a user to edit list opens. 3 Click the name of the user that you want to edit, and then click OK. 4 Click the Identification tab, if it is not displayed. 5 Click the Record Name...
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4 Click the Record Name... button. The Specify Spoken Name dialog appears. 5 Click the Use audio recorded on a phone button. 6 Click the Record New button. The Record Audio Using a Phone window opens. 7 Select the user to call for recording, and click record. The phone you select rings, and a message instructing you to say the name after the beep plays.
4 Click the Record Name... button. The Specify Spoken Name dialog appears. 5 Click the Use a prerecorded sound file uploaded to the base unit button. 6 Click Choose New File. 7 Browse to your .WAV file location, select the file you want to upload and click Open. 8 Click Play to ensure recording quality.
Phone Options via the Aastra Web UI In addition to the IP Phone UI options, you can customize additional options on the IP Phone using the Aastra Web UI.Both phone users and phone system Administrators can log on to the Aastra Web UI, but users are able to access fewer options.
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Note: For a user, the default user name is “user” and the password field is left blank. The Network Status window displays for the IP phone you are accessing, as shown here for model 6751i RP. 4 You can logout of the Aastra Web UI at any time by clicking Log Off.
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The following categories display in the side menu of the Aastra Web UI when logged in as a User: Status, Operation, Basic Settings. Headings Descriptions Status System Information - Displays the network status and the MAC address of the IP phone. It also displays hardware and firmware information about the IP phone.
Your phone must be in either the Speaker or Speaker/Headset audio mode. You can set your desired audio mode using the Headset Settings option from the Options list. For more information, see the section "Customizing Your Phone" in the Aastra 6753i RP or Aastra 6757i CT RP Installation Guide. • To dial using handsfree, first press and enter a number at the dial tone.
OFF, and the automatic answer for an intercom call is ON. Using the Aastra Web UI, you can enable (turn ON) or disable (turn OFF) the microphone or automatic answering (auto- answer) on the IP phone for incoming intercom calls. If auto-answer is enabled on the IP phone, the phone plays a tone to alert the user before answering the intercom call.
2 Click Preferences. The Preferences window opens. The "Microphone Mute" field is enabled by default (turned OFF). The "Auto-Answer" field is enabled by default (turned ON). 3 To disable the "Microphone Mute" field (turn ON), uncheck the check box. 4 To disable the "Auto-Answer" field (turn OFF), uncheck the check box. 5 Click to save your changes.
The “last number redial” feature for the Redial key is static and is not configurable. Accessing the Redial List 1 If you are off-hook and press , the telephone automatically dials the last number you called. Redial Redial 2 If you are not on the phone, press to display the most recently dialed number and use 25 to scroll through the Redial Redial...
Note: The audio mode setting you have selected in the options list under Headset Settings determines if the call goes to handsfree or headset operation. For more information, see the section "Customizing Your Phone" in the Aastra Phone Installation Guide.
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• If you opted to Listen to voice messages on a phone in the Assistant Voicemail tab, you will see the message indicator light on your phone flashing. The phone screen will indicate how many messages you have waiting in the AastraLink RP system, and an envelope will appear beside your name for models 6751i RP and 6753i RP. Spencer Lam...
Retrieving Voicemail To access your voicemail when you're in the office, do the following. 1 Press the Response Point button , and say "Voicemail." Note: Microsoft Response Point assumes that you want to check voicemail for the primary extension number of the phone that you're using.
1 On the Settings menu, click Call Forwarding. The Assistant Call Forwarding tab opens. 2 In the Within box, specify how many seconds and approximate rings should pass before the call is forwarded. 3 In the Do the following box, click one of the methods to specify where the forwarded call should go. 4 If you specify that calls should be forwarded to another user, click the user and extension number in the Forward to list.
4 Press 7 * 0 followed by the extension number. 7*0101 =Dial 5 Lift the receiver and listen until you hear "...transferring. You may now hang up." 6 Hang up the phone. Call Park Parking a call is like holding a call, except that it can be picked up on any phone in your office. Response Point supports nine parking spaces for calls.
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1 On the Settings menu, click Contacts. The Contacts tab opens. 2 Click Import, and the Import Contacts dialog appears. 3 Follow the steps listed in the Import Contacts dialog box, and click OK. 4 Click OK in the User Properties dialog box. 32 AastraLink RP Phone User Guide...
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Note: There is no relationship between the contact information that you enter on the Contacts tab and the caller ID information that incoming call notifications display. The phone company provides caller ID information. Adding Contacts You can enter contacts one by one as well as importing them from existing address books. To add contacts to the Contacts list in Assistant, do the following.
2 In the list of contacts, select the names that you want to delete, and click Remove. To delete all contacts, click Remove All. If you choose to remove all contacts, a warning displays allowing you to change your mind. 3 Click OK.
Directory 1 On model 6753i RP or 6757i CT RP press the Directory Key. On model 6751i RP press the Options key and scroll down until you reach the directory. The directory displays the number of entries in your list. If the Directory list is empty, "Directory Empty/Use Save to add"...
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9054550055 2 Press the Directory Key, or the Services key and scroll to the directory (model 6751i RP) or press an empty Servi vices es programmable key. If a name is displayed both the number and name are saved in Directory or the programmable key. If no name or "Unknown Name"...
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Entering a New Number and Name into the Directory Use the following procedures to enter a new number and name into the Directory for different Aastra IP phone models. Use the following illustration as a reference for model 6753i RP.
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Use the following procedure to edit a listing in your Directory. Use the following illustration as a reference for model 6753i Save Key Directory 1 Press the Directory Key, or for model 6751i RP press the Services key and scroll to the directory. Servi vices es 2 Access the entry you want to edit by pressing the first letter of the name on the dial pad, and 25 to scroll through the list.
Callers List The Callers list is a stored log of your incoming calls. The Aastra IP telephone stores information on up to 200 incoming calls in the Callers list. Your telephone logs the number and name (if available) of the caller, when they last called, and the number of times they tried to reach you.
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Callers List. You can also download the Callers List to your PC for viewing using the Aastra Web UI. When you download the Callers List, the phone stores the callerlist.csv file to your computer in comma-separated value (CSV) format.
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Callers List Handsfree Button 1 Press the Callers List Key, or for model 6751i RP press the Services key and scroll to the callers list. Press 25 to Servi vices es move through the Callers list. Press 2 to see the most recent call, or 5 to see the oldest call on your list.
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Use the following procedure to download the Callers List to your PC using the Aastra Web UI. 1 From within the Assistant program select Settings > Phone Settings, and logon to the Aastra Web UI. 42 AastraLink RP Phone User Guide...
2 Click on Directory. The Directory window opens. 3 In the Callers List field, click on A File Download message displays. 4 Click OK. 5 Enter the location on your computer where you want to download the Callers List and click Save. The callerslist.csv file downloads to your computer.
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- call waiting tone - ring cadence pattern You configure global ring tones and tone sets using the Aastra Web UI and the IP Phone UI. Configuring Ring Tones and Tone Sets Use the following procedures to configure ring tones and tone sets on all models of Aastra IP phones.
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Aastra Web UI 1 From within the Assistant program select Settings > Phone Settings, and logon to the Aastra Web UI. 2 Click Preferences. The Preferences window opens. For global configuration: 1 In the "Ring Tones" section, select a country from the "Tone Set" field.
Aastra IP phones provide several built-in features valuable to business users such as 3-way conference calling and foreign language support. Not all features are available for all Aastra IP phone models. Check the model number on your Aastra IP phone to see which features apply.
The system Administrator must assign the additional line to your phone using the Administrator software, and you must configure the line through the Aastra Web UI. The phone must then be restarted for the web configuration to take effect. Note: The system administrator can also configure the lines on the Aastra Web UI and restart the phone.
Caller ID (*69), or Voicemail. On the 6751i RP, the speeddial function can be set using the IP Phone keypad directly, or using the Aastra Web UI to setup the speeddial key.
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You can save up to 7 speeddial numbers on the 6751i RP. Use the following procedures to set speeddial on the 6751i RP phone.
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Use the following procedure to create a speeddial key using the Save key. Use the following illustration for reference. Save Key Goodbye Save Services Hold Delete Redial Speaker Mute 1 Press the Save key. The screen displays "Save to?" Save to? 2 Select a Keypad key you want to save to.
Programmable Keys (6753i RP & 6757i CT RP) Both the 6753i RP and 6757i CT RP models have programmable keys you can customize using the Aastra Web UI. Your 6757i CT RP has 12 multi-functional softkeys: •...
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6757i CT RP Top Softkeys 6757i CT RP Bottom Softkeys 52 AastraLink RP Phone User Guide...
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XML softkey URL for this option. Flash Indicates programmable key is set to generate a flash event when it is pressed on the Aastra IP. The IP phone generates flash events only when a call is connected and there is an active RTP stream (for example, when the call is not on hold).
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Setting a Speeddial Key The speeddial function can be set using the IP Phone UI or the Aastra Web UI. You can save speed dial numbers and names that can be programmed to dial directly to another person’s line or extension, or set up to quickly access features such as Caller ID (*69), Voicemail.
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Aastra Web UI 1 From within the Assistant program select Settings > Phone Settings, and logon to the Aastra Web UI. 2 Click on Programmable Keys for model 6753i RP, or Softkeys and XML for model 6757i CT RP. 3 Select the key you want to set as a speeddial key.
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The model 6753i RP and 6757i CT RP phones have a feature you can enable called "Do not Disturb (DND). The DND function allows you to turn "do not disturb" ON and OFF. Note: Model 6751i RP has a DND feature, but it is accessed only through the Services menu on the phone UI, and cannot be set to a key.
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The LED goes off when the line is idle. You can only set BLF on the programmable keys using the Aastra Web UI. BLF is not configurable from the IP phone UI.
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Note: The XML services must be set up by your System Administrator before you can use the key. Aastra Web UI 1 From within the Assistant program select Settings > Phone Settings, and logon to the Aastra Web UI. 58 AastraLink RP Phone User Guide...
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To exit from the Customized Features screen, press the XML programmable key again. Editing a Programmable Key You can edit a programmable key on your model 6753i RP or 6757i CT RP from either the IP phone UI or the Aastra Web UI. IP Phone UI...
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Use the following procedure to edit a programmable key from the IP phone UI. Use the following illustration for reference for model 6753i RP. Save Key Programmable Keys 1 Press the Save key. The screen displays "Save to?" Save to? 2 Select a Programmable Key you want to save to.
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Aastra Web UI 1 From within the Assistant program select Settings > Phone Settings, and logon to the Aastra Web UI. 2 Click on Programmable Keys for model 6753i RP, or Softkeys and XML for model 6757i CT RP. 3 For each key, select a function from the Type field.
Model M675i The M670i provides 36 additional softkeys on a Aastra IP Phone. The M675i provides 60 additional softkeys. Each key provides an LED for indicating call status. The M670i provides a paper label for convenient key labeling, and the M675i provides an LCD for displaying key labeling.
Foreign Language Support The Aastra IP phones support several different languages. You can have the IP Phone UI and the Aastra Web UI display in a specific language as required. When you set the language to use, all of the display screens (menus, services, options, configuration parameters, etc.) display in that language.
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1 From within the Assistant program select Settings > Phone Settings, and logon to the Aastra Web UI. 2 Click on Preferences. The Aastra UI Preferences window opens. 3 In the Webpage Language field, select a language to apply to the Aastra Web UI. The IP phone supports the following languages:...
Using Your 6757i CT RP Cordless Handset The following sections describe the various 6757i CT RP cordless handset key functions, and how they help you make and manage your calls and caller information. 6757i CT RP Handset Key Panel The following illustration and table identify the keys on the key panel of your 6757i CT RP handset that you can use for handling calls.
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6757i CT RP Handset Key Description Function # Function Description Receiver Volume key • During Ringing: Adjusts ringer volume • During a call: Adjusts receiver volume • During text mode (not in a call): Moves cursor right/left Display Features ƒ Key List •...
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Backlight Off Silent Alert Note: The display will return to idle if no action/activity is initiated within 20 seconds. Accessing Options Pressing the  key will access the options list menu. This action results in displaying a Menu list header with brief list navigation instructions.
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Custom name Custom name allows the user to personalize the name/label for the cordless handset. In a multi-handset environment, this is an ideal option to personalize each handset to its user or extension number. IP Phone UI 1 Press Â. 2 Navigate to Custom Name or press 4.
Feature Keys on the Handset You can program up to 15 feature keys on the 6757i CT RP handset with specific functions using the Aastra Web UI. The following table identifies the functions available for all 15 handset keys and the default functions for each key.
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Programming Feature Keys You can program up to 15 feature keys on the 6757i CT RP phone using the Aastra Web UI. Use the following procedure to program the feature keys on your 6757i CT RP Base Station and all paired handsets.
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5 Click to save the function you selected to the handset key. The key programming information is sent to the 6757i CT RP Base Station and to all the cordless handsets associated with that Base Station. Any key programmed to "None"...
Handset Icons and Status Messages Screen Icons Battery Charge State 4 bars for battery full and the battery icon flashes when charging Reception (Radio Link) On - Within Range: Ready for use OFF - Out of range/no radio link Feature Key Activation Indicates the phone is off hook or a call is in progress Silent Alerter Silent alerter activated...
This handset is equipped with an auto-hold feature. While on an active call, pressing any other line key will result in the current line being placed on hold and the new line being seized. Release Key ( The release key is a multi-purpose key with the following uses: •...
Handset Battery Indicator & Status The display provides "at a glance" information on the handset battery. dcba The bars indicate the battery charge level — 4 for full, needs recharging when only 1 bar appear The bars will flash when the battery is being recharged on the charger stand.
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3 Enter the Number/Address information. Please refer to Entering Characters and Numbers on page 74. 4 Press Save to advance to the name entry screen. Pressing "Save" Number/Address Enter name softkey moves to the 123abcABC@aastra .com_ name editing mode Save ChCase Save...
5 Enter a name for the Number/Address information. The name can have up to 15 characters, including spaces. Please refer to Entering Characters and Numbers on page 74. 6 Press the Save softkey. The display will show Item saved. Callers List – 6757i CT RP Cordless Handset The Callers list stores the last 50 calls received.
The user is prompted to confirm the delete action by pressing the Delete softkey. Delete again to erase this item Cancel Delete Making Calls from 6757i CT RP Cordless Handset Pre-dialing a Number Press the v key to obtain dial tone and use the Keypad to dial the number. You can also make a call by pre-dialling a number.
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In the figure below, the left screen depicts a call that is public. The user can press the Private soft key at any time to make the call private – i.e. no extensions allowed to join. In the right screen, the right pointing triangle indicates the current call is in public mode.
Pairing and Unpairing Cordless Handset to Base Pairing Handset All handsets must be paired to a Base Station. This is performed from both the base and the cordless handset. Successful pairing will add the handset name to the handset list on the base and synchronize the handset list from the base to the newly paired handset.
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6 On the 6757i CT RP base, select Done. Handset Pairing Attempting to pair . . . Cancel Done 7 On the 6757i CT RP cordless handset, press the softkey for Pair. Attempting to pair... Cancel Upon success or failure of pairing, one of the following will be displayed on the handset and base, respectively: Pairing Pairing failed successful...
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2 Select Handset Pairing Preferences 4. Live Dialpad 5. Set Audio 6. Handset Pairing 7. Time and Date Select Done 3 Select Remove. Handset Pairing Pair Remove Select Change Cancel Done 4 Select Done. The following will be displayed on the screen. Remove Handset Attempting to remove .
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Upon success or failure of unpairing, one of the following screen will be displayed on the base: Remove Handset Remove Handset: Removal successful Pairing failed Try again Cancel Done Done Failed Handset Removal Successful Handset Removal 5 If required, on the 6757i CT RP cordless handset press Â. 6 Select Hset pairing 7 - Hset pairing ½...
Use the following procedure to specify the numbers to use on your phone for dialing emergency services in your area. Aastra Web UI 1 From within the Assistant program select Settings > Phone Settings, and logon to the Aastra Web UI. 2 Click Phone Lock. The Phone Lock window opens.
Contact your System Administrator for assistance. Why is my handset not working? Check to ensure that the handset cord is fully connected to both the phone and handset. See the Aastra Phone Model Installation Guide for detailed information. Why is my speakerphone not working? If the speaker light goes out, the phone is set up to be used only with a handset.
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• Your voicemail settings are not configured properly or your e-mail address was entered incorrectly. Verify that the Receive messages as attachments to e-mail checkbox is selected and your e-mail address is correct on the Voicemail tab. • Your e-mail server or e-mail reader application’s spam or virus checker filtered the message. Look for the message in the Junk E-Mail or Deleted Items folder.
Aastra Telecom warrants this product against defects and malfunctions during a one (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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40 handset, features 3 idle screen 9 calls plugging in the phone 5 conference 47 ending 27 external 23 Aastra 6751i RP forwarding 29 about 2 intercom 24 features 2 internal 23 idle screens 7 notification 34 Aastra 6753i RP...
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3 options on cordless handset 67 features key list 66 finding IP address 69 icons 72 password idle mode 71 Aastra Web UI 21 intercom 67 Assistant 15, 29 key descriptions 66 phone directory key lock 68 about 35...
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Index speed dial 54 speeddial prefix for 49 setting 48 starting up the phone 5 system requirements 1 voicemail 27 configuring 27 indication 28 remote retrieval 29 retrieval 28 warranty, limited 87 XML service 58 AastraLink RP Phone User Guide Index-3...