User guide

Customizing Your Phone
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Configuring Basic Settings
You can configure the following basic settings through use of :
• Appearance of the time and date
• Display contrast
• Backlight intensity
• Headset Memory Mode
• Headset hookswitch selection
• Ring type
• Language support (localization)
• Background pattern
• Soft key label color
You can mute the microphone and adjust the volume using separate keys.
Changing the Appearance of Time and Date
The time and date appears on the graphic display of the SoundPoint
IP 550/560 phone. If the phone cannot obtain a time and date from the call
server, the display will flash. Contact your system administrator if either the
time or date is incorrect.
You can select from various formats for the time and date display. Select and
set options that are right for you. You can also disable the time and date
display, so the time and date do not display on the phone screen.
To configure the time and date formats:
1. Press .
2. Select Settings > Basic > Preferences > Time & Date.