User guide
Table Of Contents
- Getting Started
- Phone Components
- Softkey Buttons
- Using Keypad Shortcuts
- Installing Your Phone
- Reversing the Handset Retention Tab
- Connecting the Phone to the Wireless Network
- Determining Your Current Firmware Version
- Download the Firmware
- Get Your Phone’s IP Address
- Install the Firmware
- Using Basic Phone Functions
- Using the Speakerphone
- Using the Headset with Your IP Phone
- Switching Between the Handset/Headset/Speakerphone During a Call
- Sending Audio to the Phone Speaker
- Choosing Your Preferred Audio Device
- Adjusting Call Volume
- Adjusting the Ringer Volume
- Using Mute
- Using Dial Assistance
- Performing an Attended Transfer
- Performing an Unattended (Blind) Transfer
- Performing an Transfer to Voicemail
- Transferring a Held Call to an Active Call
- Forwarding All Calls
- Forwarding Calls When Your Phone is Busy
- Forwarding Calls When You Don’t Answer the Phone
- Delaying Call Forwarding When You Don’t Answer the Phone
- Stopping Call Forwarding
- Activating Do Not Disturb
- Deactivating Do Not Disturb
- Conferencing a Held Call with an Active Call
- Conference Menu Options
- Using Your Personal Directory
- Using the Corporate Directory
- Viewing the Call History Lists
- Calling from the Call History Lists
- Deleting a Number from the Call History Lists
- Saving a Call History List Number to Your Directory
- Using Advanced Phone Features
- Creating Speed Dials on Unused Line Buttons
- Creating Numerical Speed Dials
- Changing the LCD Screen Contrast
- Changing the Screen Backlight Settings
- Configuring the Phone Screen Saver
- Turning on the Screen Saver
- Changing Your Ring Tone
- Setting Your Phone’s Date and Time
- Rebooting Your Phone
- Using the Web Interface
- Where to Go From Here

Using Advanced Phone Features
Configuring Date and Time Parameters on Your Phone
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Configuring Date and Time Parameters on Your Phone
Setting Your Phone’s Date and Time
The date and time for your phone normally come from the SIP proxy server or NTP server.
However, if you need to change some date and time parameters, you can follow these steps:
STEP 1 Press the Setup button.
STEP 2 Select Time/Date.
STEP 3 Enter the date in the following format: mm*dd*yy (this will display as m/d).
STEP 4 Enter the time in the following format: hh*mm*ss (this will display as (h:mm).
STEP 5 If the time does not display am (a) or pm (p) correctly, adjust with Offset. To change from a.m.
to p.m., enter *12*00*00, to change from p.m. to a.m., enter #12*00*00.
STEP 6 Press save.
You can set just one of these choices, if necessary.
Advanced Procedures for Technical Support Personnel
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CAUTION These menus are used to configure and troubleshoot your phone and the phone network. You
should not change these settings or perform these actions unless directed to do so by your phone
administrator or by your 8x8 Support Team. Errors can interrupt your service.
To access advanced menus, follow the procedures below.
STEP 1 Press the Setup button.










