Chapter 1
New in this release
This is the first release of the IP Phone 1200 series of IP Phones and expansion modules. The
IP Phone 1200 series use the customer Internet Protocol (IP) data network to communicate with
the BCM. The IP Phone translates voice into data packets for transport using IP. A dynamic host
configuration protocol (DHCP) server can be used to provide information that enables the
IP Phone network connection and connection to the BCM.
For information about using the IP Phone 1200 series of phones and expansion modules, see the
IP Phone 1200 Series User Guide (NN40050-111).
Features overview
This section describes some of the new IP Phone 1200 series features.
LCD
The LCD shows rows of text, with a maximum of 25 characters in each row. The IP Phone 1210
has a three-row LCD, the IP Phone 1220 has a six-line LCD, and the IP Phone 1230 has a nine-row
LCD. For more information about the LCD, see
Soft keys
The four six-character soft keys are located directly below the LCD. The feature or action for each
soft key changes depending on the menu or feature you access. For more information about
programing the one-touch indicator keys, see
descriptions (page
Feature keys
The programmable feature keys are located on either side of the navigation keys. The features
include Quit, Services, Redial, Messages, Directory, and Conferences. The IP Phone 1210 has two
of these keys. The IP Phone 1220 and 1230 have six keys. For more information about the feature
keys, see
IP Phone 1210, 1220, and 1230 keys and descriptions (page
Call processing fixed keys
The six call processing keys include Mute, Handsfree, Goodbye, Applications, Headset, and Hold.
For more information about the call processing keys, see
descriptions (page
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IP Phone 1210, 1220, and 1230 keys and
IP Phone 1210, 1220, and 1230 keys and
IP Phone 1200 Series Installation
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