AASTRA 51i User Guide

Model 51i IP Phone User Guide  49

Conferencing Calls

The 51i IP Phone allows you to perform local conferencing with up to 3 parties. The 
51i has a Conference Key configured on the LEFT arrow of the Navigation Keys.

Conference State Screens

When you use the Conference key (LEFT arrow key) to initiate a conference call, the 
following screen displays.

In a conference call, the call timer moves to the left. You use the up and down arrow 
keys to scroll to a party on the list. You use the right arrow key to select the party to 
drop.

Local Conferencing

The 51i phone supports up to 3 parties (including yourself) in a conference call. This 
is called Local Conferencing and is the default method of conferencing on the 51i.

Using Local Conferencing

The 51i has a Conference Key configured on the LEFT arrow of the Navigation 
Keys. Use the following procedure to create a conference call using local 
conferencing. Use the following illustration as a reference.

1. When you begin a conference, you are the first party in the conference (Party 1). 

Pickup the handset or press the speakerphone key.
A line opens up.

2. Call Party 2 by dialing their number (or answer an incoming call of a Party).

Note: Your System Administrator can set your Conference key to speeddial a 

specific number. Contact your System Administrator for more informa-
tion.

IP Phone UI

John
Jim

1-1

1-2

= Drop

03:05

Conference
Key