Installation guide

Operational Features
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Backlight Mode
The 6865i has a backlight feature that allows you to turn the backlight on the LCD:
• Off - Backlight is always OFF.
• Auto (Default)- Automatically turns ON the backlight when the phone is in use, and then automatically turns OFF the
backlight when the phone is idle after a specified length of time.
“The Auto” setting sets the phone to turn off the backlighting after a period of inactivity. The period of time that the
phone waits before turning the backlight off is also configurable.
You can set this backlight feature using the configuration files and the IP Phone UI.
Configuring the Backlight Mode Using the Configuration Files
Use the following information to set the backlight mode and backlight timer on the IP Phones.
Configuring the Backlight Mode Using the IP Phone UI
Use the following procedure to set the backlight mode and backlight timer on the IP Phone using the IP Phone UI.
3. Note:
The “Time Server” field must be enabled to enter values in the “Time Server 1, 2, and 3” fields.
In the “Time Server 1”, “ Time Server 2”, and/or “Time Server 3” field(s), enter the IP address of the Time Server 1, 2, and/or 3 in your net-
work, in dotted decimal format.
For example, 132.234.5.4
4. Click Save Settings to save your changes.
Note:
Applicable to the 6865i IP Phone only.
Configuration Files
For specific parameters you can set in the configuration files, see Appendix A, the section, “Backlight Mode Settings” on pageA-52.
Note:
Using the configuration files, you can set the backlight to Off (always off) or Auto (On and then off after a period of inactivity).
IP Phone UI
1.
Press on the phone to enter the Options List.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Select Display.
4. Select Backlight.
5. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the Backlight status for your phone.
Default is “Auto”. Valid options are:
• Off
• Auto (Default)
Note:
Setting the Backlight to “Auto” displays an ADVANCED button for you to set the Auto timer.
6. If you select “Off”, p re ss Done to save your setting.
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