Connecting a Handset or Headset Handset Turn the phone over and locate the handset jack marked j. Insert one end of handset cord into the jack until it clicks into place. Then route the handset cord through the groove as shown in the illustration below. Attach the handset to the other end of the handset cord. To Handset Headset (Optional) Turn the phone over and locate the headset jack marked f. Insert the headset cord into the jack until it clicks into place.
Installation and Setup – 57i CT Base Unit Desk or Wall Installation Install on the Desk The desk installation for the 57i CT 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. Attach each leg by inserting the tabs on the leg into the slots on the bottom of the phone.
Install on the Wall The 57i CT IP phone has two pre-drilled wall mounting holes on the back of the phone. Using the provided wall mount drilling template, locate and mark the position for the mounting screws on the wall. Depending on the wall type, you may need to use wall anchors. Both the screws and wall anchors are included with your phone. Wall Mount Holes Note: You may wish to purchase a short Ethernet cable from a local supplier for a wall installation. Also, if 802.
Installation and Setup – 57i CT Cordless Handset Installation and Setup – 57i CT Cordless Handset There are two steps involved in setting up the 57i CT cordless handset. The charging cradle needs to be plugged in and the batteries need to be installed in the handset. Charging Cradle The charging cradle is designed to be placed on a desk or any appropriate flat surface. To set up the charging cradle: 1. Plug the modular cord of the power adapter into the jack on the bottom of the cradle.
Handset (face down) Belt Clip To install the belt clip, snap one arm of the clip into the slot on the side of the handset and then slide the other arm into the slot on the other side of the handset until it snaps into place. Using a Headset with your Telephone The 57i CT cordless handset accepts headsets through the jack on the bottom of the handset. Contact your telephone equipment retailer or distributor to purchase a compatible headset.
Customizing your 57i CT Base Unit Customizing your 57i CT Base Unit There is a list of configuration options, accessed by pressing the button. Setting your Options 1. . Press the Options key on the phone to enter the options list. 2. To go to an Option, use and to scroll through the list, or press the number corresponding to the Option. 3. Press the Show softkey, the button, or press the digit number of the corresponding option to select an option. 4. Use the softkeys to change a selected option. 5.
• Time Format Select a time format for how time displays on your phone (12h or 24h clock). • Set Date This option shows the Network date, if the Timeserver option is enabled. It also allows you to enter the date manually. Note: if you set the date manually, the phone will not synchronize the date with a timeserver until the next time it is restarted. • Date Format Choose from a list of formats for how the date displays on your phone. • Daylight Savings This option allows you to specify daylight savings.
Customizing your 57i CT Base Unit Live Dialpad* This option turns the Live Dial Pad mode ON or OFF. With live dial pad ON, the 57i CT IP phone automatically dials out and turns ON Handsfree mode as soon as a dial pad key or softkey is pressed. With live dial pad OFF, if you dial a number while the phone is on-hook, lifting the receiver or pressing the initiates a call to that number. Press the Change softkey to turn ON or OFF the dial pad mode.
Call Forward Use this option to call forward your phone. Use the and buttons to move between the fields to set the call forward Number, Mode, and No. Rings. The selectable call forward mode includes: All, Busy, NoAns (No Answer), BusyNoAns (Busy No Answer), or Off; this is selected via the and buttons. 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.
Customizing your 57i CT Cordless Handset Customizing your 57i CT Cordless Handset There are 10 phone configuration options available on the handset. Highlighted in this guide are those options related to basic handset operations. To learn more about all configuration options, please consult the 57i CT User Guide. To access the options list: 1. Press the μ key when the phone is not in use — the display will indicate Use to view. Use the ç and keys for scrolling. 2.
Vibrate The Vibrate option allows the 57i CT cordless handset to signal an incoming call by vibrating as well as ringing. By default, this option is always Off. Key Lock The key lock option enables the user to lock the keypad keys. This prevents accidental activation of the phone while carrying it, putting in a pocket etc. To lock the keys from the key lock option page: • Press Change softkey to turn Key lock ON or Off.
Other Phone Features (57i CT Base Unit) Other Phone Features (57i CT Base Unit) Adjusting the Volume Pressing the volume button speaker, and ringer volume. adjusts the receiver, headset, • To adjust the ringer volume, leave the handset in the cradle and press the volume button while there is no active call. There are 10 settings for the ringer including Off — the display will temporarily indicate the current ringer volume setting.
Call Timer • When you make or answer a call, the Timer shows the elapsed time of the call. Softkeys The 57i CT has 12 multi-functional softkeys: You can set these programmable softkeys to perform specific functions and access enhanced services provided by third parties (using XML). Other services include accessing Directory and Call Logs. You must use the Aastra Web UI to configure the programmable softkeys.
