Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series Administration Guide For Cisco Unified Communications Manager - Cisco 8800 Series Administration Manual

Custom Background Images
Set Up Custom Background Image
Procedure
Step 1
Create two PNG files for each image (a full-size version and a thumbnail version). Ensure the PNG files
comply with the format guidelines that are listed in
Step 2 Upload the new PNG files that you created to the following subdirectory in the TFTP server for the Cisco
Unified Communications Manager:
Desktops/800x480x24
Note
To upload the files, choose Software Upgrades > Upload TFTP Server File in Cisco Unified Communications
Operating System Administration. For more information, see the documentation for your particular Cisco
Unified Communications Manager release.
Note
Step 3 You must also copy the customized images and files to the other TFTP servers that the phone may contact to
obtain these files.
Note
Step 4 Use a text editor to edit the List.xml file. See
location, file, formatting requirements, and a sample file.
Step 5 Save your modifications and close the List.xml file.
Note
Step 6
To cache the new List.xml file, stop and start the TFTP service by using Cisco Unified Serviceability or disable
and reenable the Enable Caching of Constant and Bin Files at Startup TFTP service parameter that is located
in the Advanced Service Parameters area.
Related Topics
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Documentation, on page xvii
Custom Background File Formats
The List.xml file defines an XML object that contains a list of background images. The List.xml file is stored
in the following subdirectory on the TFTP server:
Desktops/800x480x24

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The file name and subdirectory parameters are case sensitive. Be sure to use the forward slash "/"
when you specify the subdirectory path.
If the folder does not exist, the folder gets created and the files get uploaded to the folder.
We recommend that you store backup copies of custom image files in a different location. You can
use these backup copies if the customized files are overwritten when you upgrade Cisco Unified
Communications Manager.
When you upgrade Cisco Unified Communications Manager, a default List.xml file replaces your
customized List.xml file. After you customize the List.xml file, make a copy of the file and store it
in a different location. After upgrading Cisco Unified Communications Manager, replace the default
List.xml file with your stored copy.
Custom Background File Formats, on page
Custom Background File Formats, on page 164
164.
for the file