53i IP Phone Installation Guide 41-001157-00 Rev 01
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Table of Contents Software License Agreement.................................................................... iii Introduction .................................................................................................1 Phone Features ..................................................................... 1 Requirements ........................................................................ 1 About This Guide ................................................................... 2 Phone Parts .........
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Model 53i IP Phone! The 53i communicates over an IP Network, allowing you to receive and place calls in the same manner as a regular business telephone. The 53i is capable of supporting the SIP protocol.
Introduction About This Guide This manual describes how to physically set up your new 53i. Not all features listed are available by default and some may depend on your phone system or service provider. Contact your system administrator if you have any questions on what features and services are available to you on your system. This guide complements the SIP IP Phone Aastra 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Administrator Guide and the Aastra Model 53i User Guide.
Phone Parts When you unpack your phone, you should ensure that you have all of the following items. If any part is missing, contact the supplier of your phone.
Key Panel Key Panel 6 programmable keys with LEDs High quality speakerphone HAC handset Goodbye key Options key Hold key Redial Key Volume control Navigational keys 3-line LCD screen Message waiting lamp Keypad Speakerphone/headset toggle key Mute key 3 call appearance lines 4 Model 53i IP Phone Installation Guide
Key Description* Keys Key Description Goodbye key - Ends an active call. The Goodbye key also exits an open list, such as the Options List, without saving changes. Options key - Accesses options to customize your phone. Your System Administrator may have already customized some of your settings. Check with your System Administrator before changing the administrator-only options. Hold key - Places an active call on hold.
Key Description* Keys Key Description Navigation keys - Pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys lets you view different status and text messages on the LCD display (if there is more than 1 line of status/text messages). These buttons also let you scroll through menu selections, such as the Options List. Pressing the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys lets you view the different line/call appearances. While in the Options List, these keys allow you to exit or enter the current option.
Installation and Setup The 53i can be setup to share a network connection with another network device. Power can be provided by the supplied power adapter or by an 802.3af compliant network power source or with a PoE inline power injector (optional accessory). If your System Administrator has already setup your phone, please refer to the 53i User Guide for call handling information or contact your System Administrator.
Installation and Setup Shared Network Connection To connect a network device (such as a computer) to the phone, connect an Ethernet Cable into the network port on the top of the phone marked with PC. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the network jack on the network device you are sharing the network connection with.
Connecting to the Network and to Power Power Adapter Use the power adapter (provided by your System Administrator) with your phone and plug your phone into a power source. Inline Power Provided If your network provides 802.3af compliant in-line power, the phone is powered through the network. 1. On the top of your phone, connect the Ethernet cable (provided with your phone) into the network port marked with LAN. 2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet Cable directly into the network jack on the wall.
Installation and Setup PoE Power injector (if Inline power or the power adapter are not provided) Ethernet Cables To PoE Network Jack Power Outlet To Phone To Network Jack Note: You should connect the power supply to a surge protector or power bar. All Ethernet cables used must be minimum category 5/5e straight-through cables, such as the cable provided with your phone.
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 Headset To Handset 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 Desk or Wall Installation Install on the Desk The desk installation for the 53i 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 53i 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. Place the wall mount holes on the phone over the screw heads on the wall and pull down to lock the phone in.
Installation and Setup Inserting the Key Card on your Phone This card contains the label identification spaces for 6 programmable keys. 1. Remove the clear plastic lens from the top front panel of the telephone by gently pressing down on the lens and sliding upward. 2. Place the card into the programmable key card slot on the top front panel of the telephone using the indentation of the plastic for alignment. 3.
Customizing your phone There is a list of configuration options, accessed by pressing the button on the phone. You can access some of these options via the Aastra Web UI also. The following table indicates the options and the method you can use to access these options on your phone.
Customizing your phone Accessing Your Options via the Aastra Web UI You can use the following procedure to access the phone options using the Aastra Web UI. Aastra Web UI 1. Open your web browser and enter the phone’s IP address or host name into the address field. If the browser is using HTTP, the following redirect screen displays, followed by the “Security Alert” window. This process redirects HTTP to use HTTPS for a more secure connection.. 2. Click YES to accept the certificate 3.
The Network Status window displays for the IP phone you are accessing. 4. You can logout of the Aastra Web UI at any time by clicking Log Off. The following categories display in the side menu of the Aastra Web UI: Status, Operation, Basic Settings. Reference Language Select a language that you would like your phone to use for displaying prompts and menus. Note: Supported languages may vary depending on configuration. Contact your Network Administrator for list of available languages.
Customizing your phone • Set Time This option shows the Network time, if the Time Server option is enabled. It also allows you to set the time manually. Note: if you set the time manually, the phone will not try to synchronize the time with a timeserver until the next time it is restarted. • 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.
• Backlight Use the Change softkey to cycle through different backlighting options of OFF, ON, or Auto. Auto backlighting sets the phone to turn off the backlighting after a period of inactivity; the idle period is user definable under the Advanced softkey when you select the Auto option. The backlight is turned on with a key press or state change on the phone. Live Dialpad* This option turns the Live Dial Pad mode ON or OFF.
Customizing your phone Headset Mic Volume To adjust the headset microphone volume, press Advanced after selecting the audio option, and then select the Low, Medium, or High volume level. 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.
Other Phone Features 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. • To adjust the handset volume, lift the handset and press the volume button while the handset is off hook.
Other Phone Features Call Timer • When you make or answer a call, the Timer shows the elapsed time of the call. Programmable keys There are 6 programmable hard keys on the 53i phone, located at the top, left of the front panel display. These keys are programmable up to 6 functions. The following are the default functions for the programmable keys on the 53i IP phone. Key Default Function Description 1 SAVE Allows you to save numbers and/or names to the Directory.
Line/Call Appearance Keys The 53i has 3 hard/line call appearance keys each with a corresponding status light. Additional line call appearances may also be set up on your phone as programmable keys. These line call appearance buttons and lights represent physical lines or calls for your extension. By pressing a line call appearance button, you connect to the line or a call it represents. The line call appearance light indicates the status of that line or call.
Troubleshooting Solutions Troubleshooting Solutions Why is the light not coming on with a new Voice Mail Message? Your phone system or service provider must provide “Visual” Message Waiting service for this function to work. Check with your system administrator for more information. Why is my handset not working? Check to ensure that the handset cord is fully connected to both the phone and handset. See the section "Connecting a Handset or Headset" on page 11 for information.
What is a programmable key? There are 6 top hard keys (programmable up to 6 functions), located at the top of the front panel. These are keys that you can set to perform specific functions and access enhanced services provided by third parties (for example, XML applications). See the section "Programmable keys" on page 22 or refer to your Aastra Model 53i User Guide. for more information.
Limited Warranty Aastra Telecom warrants this product against defects and malfunctions during a one (1) year period from the date of original purchase. If there is a defect or malfunction, Aastra Telecom shall, at its option, and as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace the telephone set at no charge, if returned within the warranty period. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, these parts may be refurbished, or may contain refurbished materials.
Index Numerics K 53i line settings 23 key card 14 Key Description 4 A audio, setting 19 L B language 17 lights or LEDs MWI 21 speaker 21 status 21 locking the phone 20 backlight 19 C call forward 20 call timer 22 Connecting Direct Network 7 Handset or Headset 11 Shared Network 8 To Power 9 To the Network 9 contrast level, setting 18 Customizing your phone 15 M message waiting, clearing 18 microphone volume, headset 20 MWI (message waiting indicator) 21 N network configuration settings for 20 netw
Index Index U user password 20 V volume, adjusting 21 W wall installation 13 warranty, limited 27 Web UI, using 16 Index-2 Model 53i IP Phone Installation Guide
If you’ve read this owner’s manual and consulted the Troubleshooting section and still have problems, please visit our Web site at www.aastra.com, or call 1-800-574-1611 for technical assistance. © Aastra Telecom Inc.
