Allworx® Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Updated April 10, 2014
Allworx® Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide
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Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Contents Introduction .......................................................................................... 1 Setup ..................................................................................................... 3 Connect the Phone ......................................................................................... 3 Adjust the Phone Angle ................................................................................... 5 Volume Adjustment .......
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Missed Calls ..................................................................................................17 Presence .......................................................................................................17 Ignore and Silence Soft Keys ........................................................................17 Programmable Function Keys (PFK) .............................................................18 Features .............................
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Retrieve a Parked Call ............................................................................. 28 Call Monitors ................................................................................................. 29 Busy Lamp Field (BLF) .................................................................................. 29 Phone Configuration .......................................................................... 31 Personal Speed Dial .......................
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Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 1 Introduction Unpack the Allworx phone and applicable accessories, identify each item in the checklist and inspect for missing items. • Allworx phone and base: attach the base to the back of the phone. See “Adjust the Phone Angle” on page 5. for more information. • Handset with cord: attach the cord to the jack on the back of the Allworx phone. • Phone Functions Reference Card: slide the quick operating guide between the base and back of phone.
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Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 2 Setup 2.1 Connect the Phone Caution: Do not connect the phone to an analog phone line. This may cause damage to the Allworx phone, which voids the warranty. To connect the phone: Allworx 9212L handsets attached to the Allworx servers require using system software version 7.3 or higher. Note: 1. Connect the cables to the jacks on the back of the phone.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 2. Thread cables through the strain relief guide on the phone base. 3. View the initialization progress on the phone screen. A normal sequence includes: • • • • • Allworx Logo Configuring Network Starting network Loading configuration files Station Init complete After successful startup, the phone displays a combination of the date, time, user presence, user name, and extension or the phone display may suggest assigning the handset to a user.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 2.2 Adjust the Phone Angle The phone base angle adjusts for easier phone screen reading. To adjust the phone base angle: 1. Unplug the phone from the PoE or the power supply. Remove the handset from the hook and lay the phone face down on a soft surface. 2. Hold the base with the fixed tabs facing the bottom of the phone. Select one of the three available positions to connect the base to the phone.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 2.4 Wall Mounting (Optional) Caution: 2.4.1 If using a standard telephone wall mount plate, DO NOT connect to the RJ-11 jack. This connection is for analog phones and may cause damage to the Allworx phone, which voids the warranty. Wall Mounting Plate Mounting the Allworx phone on a wall requires a mounting plate that meets the TIA-570-B, Section standard and is available from a local telephone company or local retailer.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 3 Overview Higher audio fidelity Backlit graphical LCD screen (9212L Only) Soft keys Scroll and Select keys Visual ring indicator Handset with cord expandable up to nine feet Twelve Programmable Function Keys (PFKs) Full-duplex speakerphone Volume control Ten feature keys Two 10/100 switched Ethernet ports Two 10/10Headset jack Power: • 802.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 3.1 • • • Buttons Keypad: dial phone numbers or to enter PIN numbers/ passwords. Navigation: the up or down navigation arrows to move through the phone screen options. Use the center button to Select or Save settings. Soft Key Selection: select an option; located below the phone screen. 3.2 Feature Keys 3.2.1 Messages The number of new messages displays on the LCD screen, and the MESSAGES button changes to red. To retrieve messages in Software Release 7.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 3.2.3 Conference The Allworx phone provides the ability to set up conferences between three parties (3-way conferences). The PFK flashes green while making conference call connections and is solid green during the conference call Note: If using the Call Assistant recording feature, the PFKs flash red and green. To connect a conference call: 1. Connect to the first person for the conference call. Press the CONF button. 2.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide • Unannounced (Blind) Transfer: user does not talk to the transfer recipient prior to transferring a call to that extension. • Announced (Attended) Transfer: user talks to the transfer recipient prior to transferring a call to that extension. Allworx Server Software 7.3 or Lower To do an Unannounced (Blind) transfer : Note: 1. The Allworx Server Administrator may configure this method for server 7.4 and greater based on the phone configuration.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Allworx Server Software 7.4 or Higher Note: Verify the INTERCOM button or an appearance PFK is free. To do a one-step transfer: Note: The Allworx Server Administrator enables the one-step transfer On an active call, the user must have a BLF or Speed Dial PFK for the recipient of the transfer. 1. Press the BLF or Speed Dial PFK for the recipient of the transfer. • • 2. Unattended (Blind) Transfer: skip to step 2.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide To transfer to voicemail: 1. Press the TRANSFER button, and then press the VMAIL soft key. 2. Dial the extension, press a BLF key, or press the Speed Dial key. 3. Hang up, press the TRANSFER button, or press the XFER softkey. 3.2.5 Release Use the RELEASE button to end an active call or to abort a new call setup, such as the middle of a transfer operation. 3.2.6 Park PBX Behavior on a call appearance: To park an active call, press the PARK button.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide To use this feature: 1. Press the INFO button. 2. Press any of the other buttons on the phone. The screen displays a brief description of the selected button. 3. Press the INFO button a second time or let the LCD screen time out to exit the description screen. 3.2.8 Speaker The speaker phone does not work while using a headset. See “Headset ” on page 16. for more information on using headsets. Note: Press the SPEAKER button for hands-free use of the phone.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide To place a call on hold: 1. Press the HOLD button. The HOLD button becomes solid red. Place the handset on the hook. The Call Appearance PFK for the held call blinks green until the user picks up the call again. 2. Pick up the handset to take the call off hold. If more than one call is on hold, the most recent call connects. The caller ID of the call picked up displays. 3.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 4 Operation 4.1 Place a Call To place an outbound call, lift the handset or press the SPEAKER button. Dial the extension or press the SpDial soft key to automatically dial a programmed number. The phone configuration enables users to dial without lifting the handset or pressing a button. Dialing automatically activates the speaker phone or headset. • Call Appearance PFK: place extension-to-extension calls or obtain an outside line (must dial 91 first).
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 4.3 End a Call • Place the receiver on the hook. If using the speaker phone or headset, press the SPEAKER button. • Press another PFK. If a second incoming call is on another PFK, pressing that PFK ends the current call and answers the incoming call (unless the phone configuration enables auto on hold). • Press the RELEASE button to end a call and start a new call. 4.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 4.7 Missed Calls After a missed call, a message displays on the phone screen. To see the details of the missed calls: 1. Press the CALLS soft key, and then press the UP / DOWN scroll soft keys to view the missed calls. 2. Press the DETAIL soft key to view the date and time of the missed calls. Press SELECT to call the number, if it is available. 4.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 4.10 Programmable Function Keys (PFK) The Programmable Function Key is a line short cut. The Allworx Server Administrator configures the PFKs. Feature ACD Appearance Description Service calls in ACD queues. Users log in and out of ACD queues with this PFK. When logged in, the user can receive and answer calls from ACD queues. Logged in agents can temporarily stop ACD calls from routing to them by pressing the PFK. The PFK flashes red when it is in this state.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Feature Description Call Supervision Enables supervisors to monitor calls for designated handsets in three modes: • Barge In • Silent Monitor, • Whisper. Emergency Alert Receive audible and visual alerts whenever making an emergency call from any local or remote handset on the system.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Feature Description Messages Automatically monitors the status of the designated user’s Message Center voicemail inbox and when pressed, automatically accesses the inbox. The PFK LED turns red when a new message is in the monitored inbox. The Allworx Server Administrator must specify the monitored user’s inbox when setting up the PFK. Not Used No action. Select this choice to disable a previously defined PFK.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 5 Features The dialed-digits listed are system defaults, actual dialed-digits may vary. Check the phone functions tab of the My Allworx Manager page or contact the Allworx Server Administrator for the actual dialed-digits. 5.1 Operator Dial (or transferring to) 0 to initiate a call to the company operator. 5.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Paging system, access by dialing extension 402. Once activated, users can make an announcement through the intercom of each handset or to the overhead paging system. 5.7 Activate Door Relay Dial extension 403 to activate a Door Relay, if connected and configured. 5.8 Call Queues For sites that use Ring All Queuing, users can log in to and out of queues. The phone automatically logs into the Queue after power up.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Shared Call Appearances support three distinct types of hold behavior: • Shared Hold - any handset using the Shared Call Appearance can retrieve the call on hold. The Allworx server software does not support including a call on a shared hold in phone-hosted conferences. Note: • Privacy Hold - only the handset that placed the call on hold can retrieve the call.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 5.9.3 Outbound Calls To seize a line locally for outbound calls, the press an idle Shared Call Appearance PFK and the PFK LED changes to solid green. Listen for the dial tone, and place the outbound call. If the PFK LED is solid red, the line is in use “remotely” on another assigned handset of the same Shared Call Appearance. 5.9.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 5.9.8 Privacy Hold A call on Privacy Hold is only retrievable by the handset that places the call on hold. To place the call on “privacy” hold, press the HOLD button twice quickly. The phone has a slow, alternating green and red LED. All other phones in the Shared Call Appearance have a solid red LED for the Shared Call Appearance line. If the user does not pick up the call, the phone receives a notification per the phone HOLD reminder settings. 5.9.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 2. Use the phone dial pad and soft keys to enter the extension. 3. Use the UP / DOWN and SELECT softkeys to select and log in to queue(s). If the system assigns the user to only one queue, skip this step. 4. Enter the voicemail password (or PIN) using the phone dial pad and softkeys. The ACD Appearance PFK turns off after logging in and ready to receive calls. The amber PFK indicates this is the only agent logged into the queue.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 5.13 Conference Center Dial 408 to access the optional Conference Center feature. Refer to the Allworx Server User Guide. 5.14 Allworx Message Center If the Allworx server is running software release 7.2 or lower, press the MESSAGES button to call the Audio Message Center. Users can login and listen to the messages. If the Allworx server is running software release 7.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 5.16.1 Park a Call on a Line Appearance PFK Parking a call on a Line Appearance PFK resembles a system-wide hold. Any phone with a Line Appearance PFK assigned to the same outside line can retrieve the call. 5.16.2 Park a Call from the Hold Screen Press the PARK button to park the currently displayed call. This parks the call without retrieving it from Hold. The HOLD button flashes red. 5.16.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 5.17 Call Monitors The Allworx Server Administrator creates and programs the Call Monitors and defines the PFKs on each Allworx phone for one or more Call Monitors. Call Monitor PFK State Off (not lit) Call Monitor is idle, no incoming call. Flashing Green (fast) Incoming call while the handset is set to ring. Flashing Green (slow) Handset placed an active call on hold. Solid Green Handset has an active call.
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Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 6 Phone Configuration Select the CONFIG soft key to view the following options: Personal Speed Dial Hot Desk Login** Network Profiles*** Refresh Directory Preferences Clear Call History Current Status/Info* Save Settings Reboot Phone Network Settings* Statistics* Set Factory Defaults* * Only available to the Allworx Server Administrator. ** Only available with Allworx server software release 7.3 or higher.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 6.2 Preferences 1. Press the CONFIG soft key button. Press the DOWN scroll soft key to select Preferences. Press SELECT . 2. Select from the following list using the UP / DOWN scroll soft keys to make the changes: Preference Setting Description Options LCD Settings Adjust the LCD display contrast and brightness settings. Use the Volume bar or Up / Down scroll soft keys arrows. Call History Size Adjust the number of calls kept in the History.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide Preference Setting Description Options Auto Retrieve Calls Retrieve the on hold call automatically when taking handset off call. • Enabled • Disabled Missed Call Tracking Track missed call appearances. • Enabled • Disabled Parking Orbit Pop-ups Display the Parking Orbit after parking the call. • Popup Disabled • Popup Enabled Hold Button Operation Set the HOLD button function.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 6.3 Reboot the Phone On occasion, it may be necessary to reboot the phone. For example, when the Allworx Server Administrator makes changes to the phone configuration. Note: 1. Do not reboot the phone unless instructed to do so by the Allworx Server Administrator. Press the CONFIG soft key. Use the UP / DOWN scroll soft keys to highlight the Reboot Phone option. Press SELECT .
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 6.5 Clear Call History The Allworx phone retains the history up to 99 calls. To clear the call history: 1. Press the CONFIG soft key. 2. Use the UP / DOWN scroll soft keys to highlight the Clear Call History option. Press SELECT . 3. Select the YES soft key to clear call history or NO to cancel the changes. 6.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 3. User the UP / DOWN scross soft keys to highlight the Network Profile to use. Press SELECT . 4. Press the EXIT soft key to exit the Refreshing the Directory screen. 5. Reboot the phone. See “Reboot the Phone ” on page 34 for more information. Page 36 +1 866 ALLWORX * +1 585 421 3850 www.allworx.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 7 Regulatory Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada. Warning: Caution: Page 38 For use only with: A Power over Ethernet (PoE) supply – This product adheres to IEEE 802.3af standard for Power over Ethernet (PoE). OR: An Allworx-approved Limited Power Source, 24 VDC, 400 mA – The optional wall mount switching Power Supply has the following specifications: Input Voltage is 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 450mA. Output voltage is 24VDC @ 400mA.
Allworx Phone Model 9212/9212L User Guide 8 Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition ACD Automated Call Distribution BLF Busy Lamp Field DND Do Not Disturb PBX Private Branch Exchange PFK Programmable Function Key PoE Power Over Ethernet VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol +1 866 ALLWORX * +1 585 421 3850 www.allworx.
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