Aastra Telecom 8417 manual

8417 Installation and User Guide P0802432 02 E 8417UG Page -1 Thursday, March 9, 2000 10:59 AM[...]

P0802432 02 E 8417UG Page 0 Thursday, March 9, 2000 10:59 AM[...]

1 T able of Contents Ke y Descriptions 2 Basic Installation 4 Connecting the handset cord 4 Connecting the line cord when Lines 1 and 2 are on the same line cord. 4 Connecting the line cords when Line 1 and Line 2 are on separate line cords 5 Connecting the power adaptor 5 Checking y our telephone 6 Connecting an optional modem or f ax 6 Desk Mount[...]

2 Ke y Descriptions ∆ Cycles through eight settings to adjust the display contrast. ¢ Allo ws you to store and access up to 100 numbers and names. ß Stores numbers and names in the Directory and in memory keys. ª Allo ws you to mov e up and do wn any list such as the Set Options, Directory or the Redial List. “ Allo ws you to backspace and e[...]

3 ‘ Adds a space when entering names in the Directory or in memory keys. Allows you to vie w status messages on the display . † The unlabeled Set Options ke y is hidden under the sliding panel. This k ey gi ves you access to sev en options to customize your telephone. The table below lists the page numbers where these options are described. ˙ [...]

4 Basic Installation This section contains the information you need to install your 8417 telephone. Connecting the handset cord Attach the handset cor d . Attach one end of the handset cord to the handset and the other end to the handset jack. Connecting the line cord when Lines 1 and 2 are on the same line cor d . Attach the line cor d in jack n u[...]

5 Connecting the line cords when Line 1 and Line 2 are on separate line cor ds Attach line cor d in jack 1 as sho wn by 1 . Attach the second line cor d in jack 2 as sho wn by 2 Attach one end of the line cord to jack number 1 and the other end to the wall jack. Attach the second line cord to jack number 2 and the other end to the wall jack. Both l[...]

6 Checking y our telephone When you first plug in your 8417, you may see a message asking you to make a language selec- tion. Follo w the directions on the display to select one of the languages. Y our telephone also runs a test to ensure that the line cords are connected properly . If the test fails, the display identifies which line is not conn[...]

7 Desk Mounting Lower the stand into the slots on the base of the telephone, as shown in the desk mount illustration above. Slide the stand back until it clic ks into the locked position. The excess line cord fits into the stand of the telephone. Optional W all Mounting Lower the stand into the slots on the base of the telephone, as shown in the w[...]

8 Basic Features Making a call W ith the 8417 you can make a regular call or predial a telephone number . Predialing allows you to check the number before it is dialed out. Follo w the procedures below to make a re gular or predialed call. When you use © , ∂ or lift the handset rather than using a line key to mak e a call, the prime line is auto[...]

9 Switching between tw o lines Making a Conference call Note: Y ou can speak priv ately with each caller by pressing their line key . This automatically puts the other caller on hold. Y ou can re-establish the conference by pressing ç . Making a Handsfree call Y ou can dial without using the handset or you can make a regular call and then talk wit[...]

10 Putting a call on mute Y ou can turn OFF the microphone so that the caller can’t hear you b ut you can still hear the caller . This only works when you are on a handsfree call. Using the Redial List If you do not remember a number you just dialed, you can find it in the Redial List. The Redial ke y shows you a list of the last fiv e numbers [...]

11 T elephone Setup Place your 8417 on a tab le or Move the sliding panel o ver to the right hang it on a wall. Then adjust the display . to reveal the Set Options ke y . Changing the display langua g e For changing b usiness requirements, you may wish to change the language of your display mes- sages. Setting the date and time Y ou can set the dat[...]

12 T urning the ring er ON and OFF Note: Do not lift the handset while you are turning the ringer ON or OFF . Setting the ring tone and ringer volume Y ou can choose one of four different ring tones and set the ringer v olume for each line. Note: The steps abov e set the ring tone and volume for one line only . Y ou must repeat these steps to set t[...]

13 Changing the prime line The prime line is the line that is automatically selected when you lift the handset or press © or ∂ . The default setting for prime line is Line 1. Y ou can select either line as your prime line. Directory The 8417 keeps the numbers and names of your b usiness associates, clients, contacts, or friends at your fingerti[...]

14 Entering Names T o program a name, find the dial pad ke y that has the first character of the name. K eep w atching the display as you press the key until that character appears on the display . Press a different dial pad key for the ne xt character . If the next character is on the same ke y , press ‘ to mov e to the next space. T o switch [...]

15 Editing in the Directory Deleting items from the Directory To edit a number and/or name in the Directory: 1. Press ¢ . 2. Press ª to find the item you w ant to edit. 3. T o begin editing, press “ . 4. If you do not w ant to change the number , go to step 5. T o bac kspace and erase digits, press “ . T o add digits , use the dial pad. 5. P[...]

16 Memory keys Saving n umbers and names in memory keys Y ou can sav e the numbers and names of your customers, b usiness associates, or an yone you call frequently in 8417’ s eight memory keys. Y ou can store more numbers and names in the Direc- tory . See the Directory section for more information. Saving fr om the display into memory keys To s[...]

17 Labeling the memory keys After programming the memory keys, label them with the supplied blank labels and key caps. † Making calls from memory keys Editing memory keys Note: The Li ve dial pad option must be turned OFF to edit memory ke ys. † Keep k ey caps and the sliding panel a way from small children. These small parts may come of f the [...]

18 Deleting memory keys Note: The Li ve dial pad option must be turned OFF to edit memory ke ys. Saving f eatures in memory keys For easy access, you can sa ve the feature codes of telephone company services in your memory ke ys. This w orks well with network features such as Call Forw arding, Call Screen, and Call Return. Some features require an [...]

19 Saving a feature and light in memory ke ys Y ou can make the set indicator light come ON when you turn a feature ON and go OFF when you turn that same feature OFF . Y ou can only do this with one feature. This works well with any service that has separate ON and OFF codes such as Call Forw arding. For e xample, you may want the light to remind y[...]

20 Adv anced Features Adding a timer ke y Y ou can program any of the memory ke ys to be a timer key . Using the Call Timer Y ou can program a memory key to time the length of a call. The timer starts and stops timing each call automatically . There is a separate timer for each line. Note: T o sho w the elapsed time of the most recent call (or last[...]

21 Selecting the dial pad mode When you select the dial pad mode, you are turning the Liv e dial pad option on or of f. W ith Live dial pad ON, the telephone automatically dials out and turns on Handsfree as soon as you press a dial pad ke y or a memory key . When Li ve dial pad is OFF , the telephone is in regular or predial mode. This means after[...]

22 Displa y messages and lights Knowing when y ou have a message The 8417’ s set indicator light lets you know that your voice mail system has a message for you. The set indicator light flashes slowly and the display sho ws Message Waiting or Message Waiting Line x Line 1 Line 2 after your voice mail has recei ved a call. Contact your local tele[...]

23 General display messa g es Message What it means Check line cord If there is no dial tone, mak e sure the line cord and handset cord are attached securely . Directory empty Use SAVE to add The Director y remains empty until y ou add numbers and names to it. Directory full No changes made The Director y has a 100 entry limit. If you want to add a[...]

24 Helpful Hints The display is in the alternate language. Y ou can change to the other language by pressing the Set Options key , then pressing ⁄ twice. The cursor doesn’t move when sa ving in the Directory . The number or name is too long. Numbers can be no longer than 24 digits and names can be no longer than 16 characters. Y ou cannot sav e[...]

25 Index A Answer mode 21 answer longest 21 answer prime 21 selecting 21 C Calls 8 answering 8 conferencing 9 holding 8 making 8 muting 10 redial list 10 switching between lines 9 Conference call 9 making 9 D Date and time 11 setting 11 Desk mounting 7 Dial pad mode 21 selecting 21 Directory 13 deleting all items 15 deleting items 15 editing 15 ent[...]

26 R Redial list 10 making a call 10 using 10 Ring tone 12 setting 12 T Timer key 20 adding 20 deleting 20 using 20 Troubleshooting see Helpful Hints 24 V Volume 12 receiver 12 ringer 12 speaker 12 turning the ringer off 12 turning the ringer on 12 W Wall mounting 7 General inquiries If you hav e read the guide and you still have questions, call 1-[...]