Never open the telephone or a key module. Should you en- counter any problems, contact the responsible service per- sonnel. Use only original Siemens accessories. The use of other accessories may be hazardous and will render the warran- ty, extended manufacturer’s liability and the CE marking in- valid.
An update action is indicated by messages on the display and/or by flashing LEDs. Online documentation This and other documentation can be found on the Internet at: http://www.enterprise-communications.siemens.com > Products > Phones & Clients > (select product) > Downloads. To view and print documentation in PDF format, you require Acrobat Reader (free software): http://www.adobe.com...
• Your communications platform does not feature this function. Please contact your Siemens sales partner for information on how to upgrade. This user guide is intended to help you familiarize yourself with OpenStage and all of its functions. It contains important information on the safe and proper operation of your OpenStage phone.
General information Service The Siemens service department can only help you if you experi- ence problems or defects with the phone. Should you have any questions regarding operation, your specialist retailer or network administrator will gladly help you. For queries regarding connection of the telephone, please contact your network provider.
General information Single-line telephone/multi-line telephone Your OpenStage 60/80 is a "multi-line telephone". This means that multiple lines can be configured, which is not the case with single-line phones. Each line is assigned an individual phone number which you can use to make and receive calls.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Getting to know your OpenStage phone The following sections describe the most frequently used operating ele- ments and the displays on your OpenStage phone. The OpenStage 60 user interface The diagram shows an OpenStage 60, the description applies to both product variants.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Ports on the underside of the phone e. g. PC Keyboard Power supply unit Network switch port Headset Key module Handset OpenStage operating features OpenStage Display type Color Color 640x480 320x240 Illuminated display Programmable sensor keys Full-duplex speakerphone function Headset USB master...
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Using network ports more efficiently The OpenStage 60/80 has an in-built mini-switch or 3-port switch (10/100 Mbps). This means that you can directly connect one additional network device in each case (e.g. a PC) via the telephone with the LAN. Network switch OpenStage 60/80 To connect OpenStage 60/80 to a PC, you require only a commercial...
The diagram shows an OpenStage Key Module for OpenStage 80. Other technical explanations, safety notices, and installation instruc- tions can be found in the relevant documentation. You can download these from the Internet at http://www.siemens.com/enterprise > "Downloads" > "Installation Guides". OpenStage Manager This program offers an additional option for tailoring your OpenStage to your personal needs.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Keys and controls Function keys Function when key is pressed End (disconnect) call page 49. Activating/deactivating call forwarding page 57. Initiate voice dialing page 85. Audio controls Audio keys Function when key is pressed Activate/deactivate the loudspeaker page 47.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Mode keys These sensor keys allow you to switch to the required application with the simple stroke of a key. To select a tab within an application press the rele- vant key repeatedly until the required tab is displayed. Function when key is LED display pressed...
Getting to know your OpenStage phone TouchGuide Before using the telephone, remove the protective covering from the TouchGuide ring surface. With this control, you can manipulate most of your phone’s functions as well as its displays. Operation Functions when key is pressed Press In idle mode: •...
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Programmable sensor keys Your OpenStage 80 has nine (OpenStage 60: eight) illuminated sensor keys. You can assign functions or numbers to them. To open the programming menu, press and hold down the relevant sensor page 67.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Trunk keys (on multi-line phones only) The programmable sensor keys on multi-line phones function as trunk keys. Each key programmed with the "Line" function is handled as a line. This means up to 9 line keys can be configured on OpenStage 80 and up to 8 on OpenStage 60.
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Getting to know your OpenStage phone Line utilization Private line: A line that is used by a single telephone. This line cannot • be used as a secondary line by another telephone. Shared line: A line that is configured on multiple telephones. The line •...
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Keypad Text input In cases where text input is possible, you can use the keypad to input text, punctuation and special characters in addition to the digits 0 to 9 and the hash and asterisk symbols. To do this, press the numerical keys repeated- Example: To enter the letter "h", press the number key on the keypad twice.
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Getting to know your OpenStage phone Multi-function keys Function during text input Function when held down Write special characters Deactivate the ring tone page 116 Switch between upper and low- Activate the telephone lock er case page 120 Further options for inputting text are available using the display key- board page 27 and the external keyboard (if available).
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Graphic display Your OpenStage 60/80 is equipped with a tilt-and-swivel color display page 15. Appearance You can customize your display to suit your personal requirements: • Angle the display as required page 12. • Set the contrast (OpenStage 80 only) page 141.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Display keyboard Simple text and characters can also be entered at any time using the keypad page 24. Depending on the context, the display keyboard is displayed with different elements. Element in focus Letters, digits, punctuation or special characters Function bar Use the TouchGuide to operate the display keyboard...
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Context-dependent displays Depending on the situation at hand, the graphic display on your OpenStage phone displays different content, to which you can respond intuitively. Idle mode In addition to the status bar and the programmable sensor key list, the graphic display offers a wide range of context-dependent displays.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Telephony dialogs The dialogs in the lower area of the display prompt you to input data or pro- vide you with information about the call states. Example: In idle state, enter a phone number using the dialpad. 08912345 Dial Once you have entered the first digit, several options corresponding to the...
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Context menus If the arrow icon appears next to a selected entry, additional menu lev- els or selection options are available in the form of a context menu. Navi- gate through these options using the TouchGuide page 20.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Pop-up window In certain situations, a pop-up window opens automatically in the lower third of the display. Pop-up menu You will be prompted to use a pop-up menu to select situation-dependant functions and to confirm them or to make entries. You can use the TouchGuide to navigate within the pop-up menu page 20.
Getting to know your OpenStage phone Application tab In many cases you can select further content within an application using tabs. Missed Received Arrow icon: Additional tabs Icon Active tab Additional tab Example: Press the mode key to open the call lists page 19.
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Applications available on your OpenStage phone The following descriptions provide an overview of the various applications available on your OpenStage phone. Application navigation Activating an application You can switch to the relevant application using the mode keys page 19.
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Telephony interface Single-line view Additional information is displayed in the telephony interface when your phone rings, when you dial a number or during a call, for instance. The same information is available on multi-line telephones for the selected line in the "Overview"...
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Multi-line view Two tabs are displayed on the telephony interface: • "[My phone]" tab - represents the primary line or the line view of a se- lected line page 34 • "Overview" tab - configurable overview of the secondary lines page 22 To access the menu: Press Example:...
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Phonebooks In addition to the local phonebook, this application contains entries from other directory services, such as an LDAP corporate directory. To access the menu: Press the key until the required tab is active. Example: Corporate Personal...
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Personal phonebook The "Personal" tab contains your local phonebook. You can store up to 1000 personal contacts in this phonebook. The entries are sorted in alphabetical order in the phonebook list and displayed with the icon for the specified default phone number.
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Using contacts The following functions are available via the context menu of a selected contact: • Calling a contact page 85 • Editing a contact page 106 • Deleting a contact LDAP directory If you have access to an LDAP directory (contact the responsible service personnel), you can search contacts in a company-wide directory.
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Call lists All calls and numbers dialed on your phone are logged in chronological or- der in call lists. Callers with suppressed numbers cannot be saved in the call lists. The following call lists are displayed individually on separate tabs: •...
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Example: "Dialled" tab Additional tabs Missed Dialled Selected entry with con- Options text menu Coco, Chanel 12.07. Date of call 220870 Number of call attempts The following functions are available via the context menu of a selected en- try: •...
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Managing call lists Each call list may contain up to 30 entries. Once this limit is reached, the oldest entry in the log is deleted. Multiple calls from the same number are only listed once. The number of call attempts is logged in the "Details"...
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Voicemail Depending on the type and configuration of your communications platform (contact the relevant service personnel), messages from services such as HiPath Xpressions are displayed in this application in addition to received callbacks. The following messages are displayed individually on separate tabs: •...
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Program/Service menu/Applications menu This menu includes a configuration area for users and administrators, as well as an area for any available applications (contact service personnel). To access the menu: Press repeatedly until the "Settings" tab is dis- played.
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Applications available on your OpenStage phone Configuration Call forwarding Set up call forwarding for your telephone. Adjust the settings on your telephone page 57. Enhanced phone functions Use the enhanced phone functions on your telephone. Adjust the settings on your telephone page 71.
Applications available on your OpenStage phone Network information Information about the IP address of the phone and HTML address of the Web interface. View information on the phone page 173 Perform reset Protect your settings and data by assigning a password. Adjust the settings on your telephone page 119.
Basic functions Step by Step Basic functions Please read the introductory chapters "Getting to know your OpenStage phone" page 14 and "Applications available on your OpenStage phone" page 33 carefully before performing any of the steps described here on your phone. Secure voice transmission Prerequisite: The secure voice communication option must be activated by your service personnel.
Basic functions Step by Step Answering a call via the loudspeaker (speakerphone mode) The phone is ringing. The caller is displayed. The pop-up menu opens: Accept Select and confirm the option shown. The lights up. Press the key shown. The key lights up. The speaker- phone function is activated.
Basic functions Step by Step Switching to speakerphone mode Make note of the two different processes and ac- tivate, if necessary, your preferred setting page 157. Prerequisite: You are conducting a call via the handset and the microphone and loudspeaker functions have been activated by service personnel.
Basic functions Step by Step Switching to the handset Prerequisite: You are conducting a call in speaker- phone mode. Lift the handset. The key shown goes out. Open listening People present in the room can silently monitor your call. Let the other party know that you have turned on the loudspeaker.
Basic functions Step by Step Group call Your service personnel can incorporate multiple tele- phones in a call pickup group. If your telephone belongs to a pickup group, you can also accept calls intended for other members of the group. Your service personnel may have made the following settings for group calls: •...
Basic functions Step by Step Making calls If you are using a dial plan and "Immediate dialling" is set page 87, dialing is automatically performed as soon as the character string entered matches an entry in the dial plan. If you selected the option "Busy When Dialing" page 88, you will not be interrupted by an in- coming call.
Basic functions Step by Step On-hook dialing Press the key shown. Enter the station number. or In the pop-up menu: Repeat dialling S. Hawking Select and confirm the option shown. The connection is set up as soon as your input in com- plete.
Basic functions Step by Step Activating/deactivating the micro- phone You can temporarily deactivate the microphone on your handset to prevent the other party from overhearing a conversation, for instance, with a colleague in the same room. Prerequisite: You are conducting a call. Deactivating the microphone Press the key shown.
Basic functions Step by Step Consulting a second party You can call a second party while a call is in progress. The connection to the first party is placed on hold. Prerequisite: You are conducting a call. Consultation Select and confirm the option shown in the connec- tions’s context menu.
Basic functions Step by Step Switching to the held party (alternating) Prerequisite: You are conducting a consultation call page 54. Alternate Select and confirm the option shown in the connec- tion’s context menu. It does not matter which context menu is open when alternating.
Basic functions Step by Step Connecting parties You can join the first party with the party you consulted, clearing down your connection to both parties in the process. Prerequisite: You are conducting a consultation call page 54 and call joining must be allowed page 56.
Basic functions Step by Step Call forwarding HiPath 8000 also supports system-based call for- warding. These functions are described from page 128 onwards. You should never combine phone-based call forwarding with system-based call forwarding in HiPath 8000. You can forward calls for your phone to another phone.
Basic functions Step by Step Programming call forwarding z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Saving destination phone numbers for call forward- You can save up to five destination phone numbers for call forwarding. These destination phone numbers can then be assigned different forwarding conditions.
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Basic functions Step by Step Destination Select and confirm the option shown for the call for- warding condition you want. 08972228596 Select and confirm the destination phone number you want. Save & Exit Select and confirm the option shown. Defining the ring duration before call forwarding on no reply You can define how long the phone should ring before the "No reply"...
Basic functions Step by Step Activating/deactivating call forwarding Prerequisite: At least one destination phone number is programmed page 58. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown. The pop-up menu opens: Edit call forwarding Select and confirm the option shown.
Basic functions Step by Step Activating call forwarding for all calls Use the function key to activate or deactivate call forwarding directly for all calls. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Prerequisite: At least one destination phone number is programmed page 58.
Basic functions Step by Step Callback You can request a callback if the station called is busy or if nobody answers. You receive a callback when the other party’s line be- comes free. This option must be activated by your service personnel.
Basic functions Step by Step Responding to a callback Prerequisite: A callback was requested. Your phone rings and station information appears on the graphic dis- play with the callback icon. The pop-up menu opens: Accepting a callback Accept Select and confirm the option shown. Rejecting a callback Reject Select and confirm the option shown.
Basic functions Step by Step Permitting a callback Permitting callback on busy/no reply z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password.
Basic functions Step by Step Calling back missed calls Calls received while you are absent are indicated by a message ( page 29) on the idle display. In addition, the mode key lights up white. Missed calls are logged in the missed calls list. This list provides information on the missed call and lets you call back the number directly.
Basic functions Step by Step Programmable sensor keys The phone features a range of functions that can, if re- quired, be programmed on programmable sensor keys. The phone comes with nine (OpenStage 80) or eight (OpenStage 60) programmable sensor keys, all of which can be programmed on two separate levels.
Basic functions Step by Step Programming programmable sensor keys Press the sensor key you want to program until the field opens. or You can also program keys via the user menu. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm.
Basic functions Step by Step Programming enhanced functions Repertory dial Press the sensor key you want to program until the field opens. The programmable sensor key lights up. Normal Select and confirm the option shown. Repertory dial Select and confirm the function in the context menu. Label Select and confirm the option shown if you want to change the label on the graphic display.
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Basic functions Step by Step Feature toggle Can only be used for Hunt group functions ( page 139). Press the sensor key you want to program until the field opens. The programmable sensor key lights up. Normal Select and confirm the option shown. Feature toggle Select and confirm the function in the context menu.
Basic functions Step by Step Immediate ring This function allows you to switch the preset delay page 103) on and off for all line keys. Using programmable sensor keys The use of programmed functions depends on the phone’s status. The relevant display appears once you have pressed a programmable sensor key.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Enhanced phone functions Incoming calls Rejecting a call You can reject an incoming call. In the pop-up menu: Reject Select and confirm the option shown. The caller hears a busy signal. If the rejected caller’s phone number is transmit- ted, it is saved in the call list.
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Permitting call deflection z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Configuration Select and confirm the option shown.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Configuring call forwarding You can also enter the call forwarding settings via the Forwarding key ( page 58). Press the key shown until "Settings" is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Configuration Select and confirm the option shown.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Placing a call on hold You can use this function to place an ongoing call on hold, for instance, to prevent the other party overhear- ing a conversation with a colleague in the same room. The held party hears music on hold if Music on hold is active on this party’s phone ( page 76).
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Held call wait status After placing a call on hold, you can replace the handset and then decide if the call should be retrieved or discon- nected. Prerequisite: You placed a call on hold and replaced the handset.
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Setting the hold reminder time Use "Hold reminder" to specify when you want to re- ceive an automatic reminder about a held call. The min- imum value is 3, that is, the reminder is output after three minutes.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu. Save & exit Select and confirm the option shown. Call waiting (second call) You can accept a second incoming call in the course of an ongoing call.
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Deflecting a second call Prerequisite: You are conducting a call and call waiting is allowed ( page 79). In the pop-up menu: Deflect Select and confirm the option shown. Enter and confirm the phone number. The second call is deflected to the destination speci- fied.
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Allowing call waiting z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. If the Call waiting (second call) function is deacti- vated, a caller hears the busy signal if you are al- ready conducting a call.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Transferring a call You can transfer your current call to another party with or without consultation. Blind transfer Prerequisite: You are conducting a call. The options "Al- low call transfer" and "Transfer on ring" were selected page 81).
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step or Replace the handset or, if speakerphone mode is active, press the lit key to transfer the call. If the party does not answer, you will be called back by the first party. Allowing call transfer z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Allowing "Transfer on Ring" If this option is allowed, you can activate call transfer by replacing the handset even before the called party an- swers. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step CTI calls Beep on auto-answer Speakerphone mode automatically activates on your phone if you use a CTI application such as Outlook to dial a number when Auto-answer is active. If Auto-an- swer is not active, the phone rings first and you have to press the loudspeaker key or lift the handset to set up the call.
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Beep on auto-reconnect When active, this option lets you resume a held call with either the CTI application or phone. A beep sounds when you toggle between an active call and a held call when the function is active.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Making calls Dialing with the DDS key You can program frequently used phone numbers on programmable keys ( page 66). If you press a direct destination selection key for around three seconds, the associated contact or phone number appears and dial- ing is initiated.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Dialing from the LDAP database Prerequisite: You searched for and selected an entry in the LDAP database ( page 113). Isaac, Newton Select the entry you want. Dial Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step A phone number icon is displayed if the party is already stored as a contact in the phonebook page 106. If there are several numbers stored for the party in the phonebook, these can also be selected in the context menu.
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Configuration Select and confirm the option shown. Outgoing calls Select and confirm the option shown. Autodial delay Select and confirm the option shown.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Conference Local conference This type of conference is also referred to as a three- party conference. It involves up to three participants. Prerequisite: You are conducting a consultation call page 54 or have accepted a second call page 77, and the conference function is active page 90.
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Ending a local conference Allowing call partners to continue a conference af- ter you exit Prerequisite: The "Allowing joining in a local conference ( page 91)" function is activated. Exit Conf Select and confirm the option shown in the "Confer- ence"...
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Allowing joining in a local conference You can use this option to decide whether or not your call partners are allowed to join calls after you exit the conference call. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Centralized Conference (V1 R3.x or higher) This type of conference is also referred to as a large con- ference. It can include up to ten parties. Prerequisite: You are conducting a consultation call page 54 or you have accepted a second call page 77, and the "Centralized Conference"...
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Enhanced phone functions Step by Step Ending a conference call Exit Conf Select and confirm the option shown in the "Confer- ence" context menu. The conference is ended and you can dial new numbers, for instance. If using the "Centralized Conference" option, the Conference row contains a closed padlock icon for a secure voice connection and an open padlock icon for a nonsecure voice con-...
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Making calls with multiple lines You can use your OpenStage 40 as a multi-line phone. If you have any questions regarding how to configure your OpenStage phone as a multi-line phone, please contact your service personnel.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Using the line keys Press the flashing trunk key. Speakerphone mode. Accept Confirm. Speakerphone mode. Making calls You must seize a line before you can make calls on a multi-line telephone. Trunk seizure can be configured on an individual basis. Your service personnel can determine if the lines on your telephone can be automatically seized and with which priority.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Automatic trunk seizure Prerequisite: Your service personnel has configured automatic trunk seizure. Lift the handset or press the speakerphone mode or headset key. The line defined during configuration is seized. Enter and confirm the phone number. The connection is set up.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step During calls Making and receiving calls on a single line If you only use one line on your multi-line telephone to make calls, and you receive calls on the same line, the phone operates in the same way as a single-line tele- phone: •...
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Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Accepting a waiting call Depending on the settings for "Rollover", you will be notified of incoming calls page 105. Prerequisite: You are conducting a call. At the same time, a call is incoming on another line. Call on line 1.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Direct station selection keys Apart from line keys, service personnel can also config- ure direct station selection (DSS) keys. You can use a DSS key to call an internal station directly, pick up calls for this station or forward calls directly to it.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Call pickup You can pick up calls for another DSS station. The LED flashes if a call incoming for this station’s line. Indirect pickup Prerequisite: The auto-answer function must be deac- tivated page 83.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Deflecting a call to a DSS station Prerequisite: The Deflect function is enabled for DSS keys (see page 72). If you receive a call on one of your lines, you can imme- diately deflect it to the DSS station.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Settings for MultiLine (keyset) The details for each keyset line contain supplementary information for the user. The following uneditable fields are displayed: • Address – Displays the phone number for the line •...
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Setting the time for a delayed ringer Specify the length of time before a held call should be signaled on a line. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Configuring the "Overview" tab display Specify here the sequence in which the individual lines in the "Overview" tab should appear on the display. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
Making calls with multiple lines Step by Step Rollover for a line Your service personnel can determine how rollover calls are to be signaled. Only the relevant line key blinks. You hear a special advisory tone and the correspond- ing line key flashes. The ringer melody set sounds briefly (approx.
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step Phonebooks and call lists Personal phonebook Your personal phonebook should not contain more than 1000 entries. Creating a new contact Press the key shown. Options Select and confirm the option shown. New contact Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu.
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step Selecting a preferred phone number If multiple phone numbers were assigned to a contact, you can select the preferred phone number here that you want to use for calls via the phonebook. Press the key shown. Niels, Bohr Select a phonebook entry.
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step Managing contact groups Creating a new group Press the key shown. Options Select and confirm the option shown. Groups Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu. Options Select and confirm the option shown. New group Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu.
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step Adding a contact to a group Press the key shown. Niels, Bohr Select a phonebook entry. Details Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu. Groups Select and confirm the option shown. @Home Select and confirm a group.
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step Configuring voice recognition for a contact You can save a voice recording for a contact so that you can call this party and dial the relevant number by sim- ply saying the name of the contact into the microphone or handset page 85.
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step or If the speech pattern is not satisfactory: Rerecord Select and confirm the option shown to repeat the op- eration The reliability of voice recognition depends on the pitch of the voice, the speech rate, and the speaker volume.
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step Picture 1 Select and confirm the picture. Pictures must be avail- able; you can load them using OpenStage Manager, for example. Save & Exit Select and confirm the option shown. The selected pic- ture is assigned to the contact.
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step LDAP database You can search an LDAP database (corporate phone- book) for contact entries if you can reach this database over your network and your access was correctly con- figured by your service personnel. You can perform searches using the name (simple search) or different information on an entry (advanced search), for example, job title or department name.
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Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step New search To conduct a new search, you must first clear all the search fields. Select and confirm the option shown in the Delete con- Delete text menu. All search fields have been cleared. Defining a qualifier before a search Prior to a search, you can select which qualifiers should also appear in the output list in the Options context...
Phonebooks and call lists Step by Step Call lists For a detailed description of the different call lists, see page 39. Viewing details Prerequisite: You selected an entry. Details Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu. For display and information shown page 40 Deleting entries Deleting an individual entry...
Privacy/security Step by Step Privacy/security Deactivating the ring tone You can deactivate your ring tone if you do not want to be disturbed by your phone ringing. Deactivating the ring tone using the keypad Hold down the key until the "Ringer off" icon appears on the status bar on the display ( page 26).
Privacy/security Step by Step Do not disturb If "Do not disturb" is activated, your telephone will not ring. The caller hears the busy signal. On multi-line telephones ( page 13) you can only activate the "Do not disturb" function for your primary line.
Privacy/security Step by Step Allowing "Do not disturb" z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Configuration Select and confirm the option shown.
Privacy/security Step by Step Security User password Your user password protects your individual configura- tions, including your language settings. You can also use the user password to lock your telephone page 120. The preset password "000000" corresponds to a blank password. In other words, the phone can- not be locked and the user menu is not pass- word-protected.
Privacy/security Step by Step Locking the phone You can lock your phone to protect it against unautho- rized access. In this way, no one can make calls or change your user settings unless they know your user password. Predefined numbers from the dial plan can still be dialed when the phone is locked.
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Privacy/security Step by Step Unlocking the phone Unlock phone Confirm. or If the display is empty, Hold down the key shown until "Unlock phone Enter Password" appears. Enter and confirm the User password. The phone is un- locked if the password is correct.
Mobility function Step by Step Mobility function Prerequisite: Your phone is configured to support mo- bility by service personnel. A DLS server is available in the LAN and its address is entered in the phone. Mobility scenarios When you log on to your phone, or any other mobility- enabled phone, the following scenarios are possible: Logging on and off at the same phone •...
Mobility function Step by Step Logging on and off at the same phone Logging on to the phone No other mobility user is logged on. Logon via a key If one of the program keys is configured for the mobility function.
Mobility function Step by Step Logging off from the phone Prerequisite: You are logged on as a mobility user. Press the "Mobility" program key. or Log off via the idle display context menu page 30. Mobile logoff Select and confirm the option shown in the call view context menu.
Mobility function Step by Step Logging on at different telephones An attempted login is rejected if the user is already logged on to another phone and "Logon with forced logoff" is disabled for the mobility user. Logging on with forced logoff at a remote phone If the user is already logged on at another phone and the remote phone is busy, the logon is rejected.
Mobility function Step by Step The following mobility messages appear in the display: • Validating • Logging off elsewhere • Registering • Downloading user data The logoff is simultaneously displayed on the remote phone. Once logon is complete, the "Mobility" program key LED lights up and the mobility icon appears in the graphic display Logging on with forced, delayed logoff at a...
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Mobility function Step by Step At the same time, the graphic display on the busy remote phone shows "Forced logoff pend- ing". After the timeout set by your service per- sonnel, the active call is ended and remote logoff is performed. •...
The System supports a number of functions that you can activate and deactivate from your phone. On multi-line telephones, the full scope of HiPath 8000 functions is only available for the pri- mary line. Feature toggle key You can pick a programmable sensor key and program it as a feature toggle key for activating the "make line...
You can also program a frequently used function on a programmable sensor key. All call forwarding types described in this section refer to system call forwarding which is con- trolled by HiPath 8000. Never combine phone-based call forwarding with system call forwarding. Call forwarding busy line...
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Call forwarding don’t answer With Call forwarding don’t answer (CFDA), you can use a feature code to activate call forwarding to another number if the handset is not picked up after a certain number of rings (2 to 7).
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Call forwarding unconditional With Call forwarding unconditional, all incoming calls are forwarded to a different destination. You can use the feature code to activate/deactivate this function and define a forwarding destination. Activating Lift the handset.
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Call forwarding selective With Call forwarding selective, you can create a list of phone numbers (selection list) that should be automat- ically forwarded. If a caller’s phone number matches an entry in this list, the call is transferred to the forwarding number.
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Making anonymous calls Your service personnel decides whether or not your call- er ID (name and phone number) is displayed on a called party’s station. Anonymous calling is when your data is not transmitted. The settings configured can be deacti- vated, however, for specific calls.
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Temporarily activating anonymous calling for the next call If your service personnel activated caller ID transmis- sion for your phone, you can deactivate this setting for the next call as follows: Lift the handset.
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Creating a list for selective calls For call acceptance You can create a list of the phone numbers from which you are willing to accept calls (also known as a selection list). Your service personnel know how long this list may be in the System used on site in your facility.
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step For call rejection As for selective call acceptance, you can create a selec- tion list with the phone numbers of parties from whom you are not willing to accept calls. Your service person- nel know how long this list may be in the System used on site in your facility.
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Anonymous calls Rejecting You can reject all calls from parties that activated a data protection feature (for example, caller ID suppression) to prevent their phone number from being transmitted. In this case, you are not informed that a call was reject- Lift the handset.
HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Using abbreviated dialing Abbreviated dialing gives you access to a central list of frequently dialed phone numbers. Single-key abbreviated dialing This function lets you dial frequently dialed numbers faster by simply pressing a numerical key. You can enter eight phone numbers in this list.
Your service personnel can incorporate multiple tele- phones in a hunt group. If your telephone is assigned to a hunt group, HiPath 8000 forwards calls for the mem- bers of your group in accordance with specific rules de- fined by your service personnel. Hunt groups are a sim- ple solution for distributing calls to a group of telephones.
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HiPath 8000 functions Step by Step Marking the last line in the hunt group chain Sets the "stop hunt" line in the hunt group chain. The system will stop looking for a free line in the hunt group chain after it reaches this line.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Individual phone configuration Display Adjusting the display to a comfortable reading angle You can swivel the display unit. Adjust the display unit so that you can clearly read the screen. Setting contrast You can adjust the display contrast on your OpenStage 80 to suit the lighting conditions in your work environment.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Duration for idle mode Set the duration for which the OpenStage should be idle before automatically switching to idle mode. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Screensaver Activate a screensaver for the telephone idle state. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Activating the screensaver Prerequisite: Your service personnel have loaded pic- tures to the OpenStage. Press the key shown until the "Settings"...
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Individual phone configuration Step by Step Setting the fade time for the screensaver Set the intervals at which the screensaver images change here. The following fade times are possible: • 5 seconds • 10 seconds • 20 seconds • 30 seconds •...
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Appearance Select your preferred appearance for the menu display here. For sample display themes, see page 26. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Lamp brightness for TouchSlider Adjust the brightness of the TouchSlider page 18 by choosing one of the six settings available. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Select and confirm the option shown.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Setting TouchGuide sensitivity (V1 R4.x or higher) Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchGuide page 20 by choosing one of the four settings available. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Contrast for key modules If you have connected an OpenStage Key Module, you can adjust the key label contrast to suit your ambient lighting. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Date and time You can choose the date and time display here. You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. You must set the date and time manually if your phone is not connected to an (S)NTP server.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Time display format z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Locality Select and confirm the option shown.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Setting daylight saving time z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Prerequisite: Auto DST is deactivated page 152. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Setting the difference between daylight saving and standard time Prerequisite: Auto DST is deactivated page 152. Enter the difference to be used for daylight saving time. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Audio Optimize the audio settings on your OpenStage for your environment and according to your personal require- ments. Volumes Set the volume here, for instance, for the loudspeaker, handset or headset. Use the TouchSlider to adjust the current volume settings page 18.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Confirm. Save & Exit Select and confirm the option shown. Settings Room character To ensure that the other party can hear you properly in speakerphone mode, you can adjust the phone to the room acoustics by choosing one of the following room character conditions: •...
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Individual phone configuration Step by Step Ringer melody z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Audio Select and confirm the option shown.
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Individual phone configuration Step by Step The following values are available in the list: • 1.0 sec. ON, 4.0 sec. OFF • 1.0 sec. ON, 2.0 sec. OFF • 0.7 sec. ON, 0.7 sec. OFF Save & Exit Select and confirm the option shown. Ringer file Select your preferred ringtone from the available audio files.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Country setting for speakerphone mode Enter the country setting you prefer for speakerphone mode here page 48. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Nonsecure voice communication tone and message (R4.4) Use this option to activate an alerting tone that you hear when a nonsecure voice connection is set up to the par- ty you are currently talking to. The message "Call not en- crypted"...
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Setting the language and country Display language z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Country-specific setting Adapt your phone settings to suit the country-specific conditions (for example, transmission parameters). z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Bluetooth Activating and deactivating Bluetooth z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Configuration Select and confirm the option shown.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Open Bluetooth discoverability You can use this function to set whether or not your OpenStage should be transparent to other Bluetooth devices when operating in Bluetooth mode. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Bluetooth name for your OpenStage Here you can determine which name your OpenStage should use to register at other Bluetooth devices. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184. By factory default, the Bluetooth name is: Open- Stage [MAC address of your telephone].
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Configuring pairing settings Pairing is used for checking the access authorization of a Bluetooth device in a Bluetooth network. During the pairing process, a 128-bit connection key is created. This is used for subsequent identification. You can spec- ify whether pairing should be Automatic, occur after a Prompt or not at all.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Entering the pairing PIN The personal identification number (PIN) contains at least four alphanumeric characters. This PIN is used for securely pairing Bluetooth devices with your Open- Stage. z You can also configure this setting via the Web interface page 184.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Managing Bluetooth devices The following functions are available in the Bluetooth pairing manager: • Add a Bluetooth device • Delete Bluetooth device list • Connect or disconnect paired Bluetooth devices • Remove single Bluetooth devices from the list •...
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Individual phone configuration Step by Step Deleting all Bluetooth devices from the list You can delete the whole list if, for example, the devices are no longer in the area. Press the key shown until the application’s "Settings" tab is active. User Select and confirm the option shown.
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Individual phone configuration Step by Step Connecting/disconnecting a Bluetooth device Prerequisite: At least one Bluetooth device is listed. Press the key shown until the application’s "Settings" tab is active. User Select and confirm the option shown. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Configuration Select and confirm the option shown.
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Individual phone configuration Step by Step Deleting a Bluetooth device from the list You can delete a single Bluetooth device from the list if, for example, it will be away from the area for an indefi- nite period. Press the key shown until the application’s "Settings" tab is active.
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Individual phone configuration Step by Step Renaming a Bluetooth device in the list A Bluetooth device is entered in the list with the name set in the device. This is often the device type. You can change this logon name. Press the key shown until the application’s "Settings"...
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Blacklist for Bluetooth devices The blacklist contains Bluetooth devices to which your OpenStage should not connect. Adding a Bluetooth device Press the key shown until the application’s "Settings" tab is active. User Select and confirm the option shown. if nec.
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Individual phone configuration Step by Step Removing a Bluetooth device from the blacklist Press the key shown until the application’s "Settings" tab is active. User Select and confirm the option shown. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Configuration Select and confirm the option shown.
Individual phone configuration Step by Step Network information This overview in the user area of the Service menu pro- vides you with information about the IP address of the phone and the HTML address of the Web interface. It also provides real-time data about the network activity of the phone.
Bluetooth Step by Step Bluetooth Bluetooth is an open standard for high-performance technology and allows wireless communication be- tween PCs, PDAs, and mobile telephones. In contrast to infrared connections, Bluetooth does not require a visual contact for communication purposes and can be used over distances of up to 10 meters. To exchange data between Bluetooth-enabled devices, the devices need to undergo a once-off discovery pro- cedure.
Bluetooth Step by Step Transferring contacts The Bluetooth function on your OpenStage allows you to transfer contacts in vCard format (file extension: .vcf) from other Bluetooth devices to your OpenStage and save them in the phonebook. You can also send phone- book entries as vCards to other Bluetooth-enabled devic- Due to the diverse range of PCs, mobile tele- phones and PDA devices currently available, we...
Bluetooth Step by Step Sending a vCard Prerequisite: The Bluetooth connection is configured between your OpenStage and one other device page 161. A vCard file is saved on the OpenStage. Search the phonebook for the entry you wish to send. Press the key shown.
Bluetooth Step by Step Using a Bluetooth headset You can connect a commercial Bluetooth headset to your OpenStage 40. Connecting the Bluetooth headset Prerequisite: The Bluetooth function on your Open- Stage is activated page 161. Press the key shown until the application’s "Settings" tab is active.
Bluetooth Step by Step Connecting a Bluetooth headset to OpenStage The Bluetooth headset must now be connected to the OpenStage 40. Jabra BT500 Select the Bluetooth headset in the list. Connect Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu.
Backup/restore (V1 R3.x) Step by Step Backup/restore (V1 R3.x) Backups are usually made to a USB mass storage de- vice and contain user-specific data. A backup includes the following components: • All user settings for configuration • Call forwarding instructions with default destina- tions •...
Backup/restore (V1 R3.x) Step by Step Saving user data Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Phone Select and confirm the option shown. Backup/Restore Select and confirm the option shown. Creating a new backup Options Select and confirm the option shown.
Backup/restore (V1 R3.x) Step by Step Restoring user data Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Phone Select and confirm the option shown. Backup/Restore Select and confirm the option shown. 17.08.07 14:42 August 3770 Select and confirm the backup you want.
Backup/restore (V1 R3.x) Step by Step If you want to activate the phonebook’s Restore, for in- stance, then: Phone book Select the option shown. Restore Select and confirm the option shown in the context menu. The restore operation can begin once you have activat- ed all the options you want: Restore selected Select and confirm the option shown.
Backup/restore (V1 R3.x) Step by Step Displaying and checking backups on USB media Check which backups are stored on the medium. Press the key shown until the "Settings" tab is active. User Confirm. if nec. Enter and confirm the user password. Phone Select and confirm the option shown.
Web interface (WBM) Web interface (WBM) You can configure a number of settings for your phone via the Web inter- face. Communication is via a secure HTTPS connection. Calling up the Web interface For more information on the IP address, the Web interface address, and how to connect the telephone to the network, refer to the sec- tion entitled "Network information"...
Web interface (WBM) User pages The Web interface homepage opens once you have entered and confirmed the phone’s IP address: User menu Phone information User selection User login Highlighted entry (current page) Menu heading Menu entry 1. Click a menu heading to display the individual menu entries. Click the menu heading again to close the menu.
Web interface (WBM) User menu All settings that you can make via the Web interface’s user menu can also be made via the phone’s user menu page 43. User Pages User login page 119 Enter user password V Date and Time –...
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Web interface (WBM) – Handling – Allow call waiting V page 79 – Allow DND V page 118 – CTI calls – Allow auto-answer V page 83 – Allow beep on auto-answer V page 83 – Allow auto-reconnect V page 84 –...
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Web interface (WBM) Phone – Display settings – Levels – Contrast V page 141 – Slider brightness V page 146 – Key module contrast V page 148 – TouchGuide Settings V page 147 – Miscellaneous – Inactivity delay V page 142 –...
Fixing problems Fixing problems Caring for your telephone • Never allow the telephone to come into contact with coloring, oily or aggressive agents. • Always use a damp or antistatic cloth to clean the telephone. Never use a dry cloth. •...
Index ..........89 Index Conference ........15 Connection options Symbols ..........54 Consultation .......... 104 Contact "Overview" tab ........112 display format ........... 28 Context menus Accepting calls ..........94 multi-line ............149 ..........45 Date Administration ......... 151 ............73 Daylight saving Alerts ......
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Index ............122 Mobility ..........45 .......... 126 Help function forced logoff ..........128 ........123, 125 HiPath 8000 logon, logoff ..........19 abbreviated dialing Mode keys ..138 single-key abbreviated dialing MultiLine .... 138 two-key abbreviated dialing making and receiving calls on a single line ....
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Index ............52 ..........14 Redial User interface ..........12 Redialing User support ..........96 multi-line ..........85 Repdial keys ..........103 ........110 Ring delay Voice recognition ........... 116 Ringer off ............105 Rollover ........... 184 Web interface ........2 Safety precautions ..........
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