Aastra Telecom 6731I User Manual
26 Model 6731i IP Phone Installation Guide
Other Phone Features
Creating a Speeddial Key
The normal function of the speeddial option allows you to dial a number
quickly by pressing a configured speeddial programmable key or keypad
key. You can program the keys on the 6731i to speeddial outside numbers,
dial directly to another person’s line or extension, or set up to quickly
access features such as Caller ID (*69), Voicemail.
quickly by pressing a configured speeddial programmable key or keypad
key. You can program the keys on the 6731i to speeddial outside numbers,
dial directly to another person’s line or extension, or set up to quickly
access features such as Caller ID (*69), Voicemail.
Note: You can use a speeddial key while on an active call by placing the active call on
hold first, and then pressing the speeddial key.
Speeddial Prefix
The speeddial feature also allows you to specify a preset string of numbers
followed by a “+” that the phone dials automatically after pressing the
speeddial key. You can use this feature for numbers that contain long
prefixes.
For example, if you had the following speeddial configuration in the Aastra
Web UI:
Key 1
Type=speeddial
Label=Europe Office
Value=1234567+
Line=2
then, after you press key 1 on the phone, the prefix number displays on the
phone screen. The phone proceeds to dial the prefix number automatically
and pauses for you to enter the remaining phone number using the keypad
on the phone.
You can save up to 7 speeddial numbers on the 6731i.
followed by a “+” that the phone dials automatically after pressing the
speeddial key. You can use this feature for numbers that contain long
prefixes.
For example, if you had the following speeddial configuration in the Aastra
Web UI:
Key 1
Type=speeddial
Label=Europe Office
Value=1234567+
Line=2
then, after you press key 1 on the phone, the prefix number displays on the
phone screen. The phone proceeds to dial the prefix number automatically
and pauses for you to enter the remaining phone number using the keypad
on the phone.
You can save up to 7 speeddial numbers on the 6731i.
You can create speeddial keys using any of the following methods:
• Using the Aastra Web UI at the paths:
• Using the Aastra Web UI at the paths:
- Operation->Softkeys and XML
- Operation->Programmable Keys
- Operation->Speeddial Keys
• Using the IP Phone UI at the path, Options->Preferences->Speeddial Edit
• By pressing and holding a programmable or keypad key.
• By pressing and holding a programmable or keypad key.
Reference
For more information about creating speeddial keys using the Aastra Web
UI, see the Aastra 6731i IP Phone User Guide.
UI, see the Aastra 6731i IP Phone User Guide.