Entering And Saving Settings - Linksys 900 Series Administrator's Manual

Chapter 3 Managing Linksys 900 Series IP Phones

Entering and Saving Settings

The 900 Series phone GUI lets the user enter alphanumeric and numeric inputs. The following
data types may be entered into the phone:
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When two or more numeric string, alphanumeric string, and IP address types can apply to an
entry, the phone shows a soft key for switching input modes among the applicable types. The
soft keys changes when pressed to allow the user to scroll through the available modes, such
as num, alpha, or IP. The cursor also changes according to
mode being used:
Table 3-3
Input Mode
Numeric
Alphanumeric
IP Address
When entering digits in numeric mode, enter the corresponding digits from the numeric key
pad. When entering letters or symbols during alphanumeric mode, the phone shows a template
of two or more choices as the user presses each digit key. The user scrolls through the choices
by pressing the same key multiple times. To accept a symbol as input, the user does one of the
following:
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When entering an IP address, pressing the * digit inserts a dot (.), or a colon (:) if there are 3
dots entered already.
When entering numeric, alphanumeric, or IP address values, the following additional soft keys
are available for easier editing:
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Numeric string, such as a phone number when dialing
Alphanumeric string, such a name when adding a directory entry
IP address, such as a DNS server IP address
Boolean (y/n), such as enabling or disabling the DHCP option or selecting a preferred audio device
or ring tone
Input Modes
Soft Key
num
alpha
IP
Stop pressing the digit key for 1.5 seconds
Pressing another digit key
Navigate to another input field (if applicable) by pressing the UP/DOWN key, or
Save the value by pressing the proper soft key, such save or ok
<<—Move cursor to the left by one character
>>—Move cursor to the right by one character
erase<—Erase the character to the left of the cursor
clear—Clear the entire entry
Table 3-3, to indicate the input
Cursor (appending)
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Blinking full-height
block ¶
Blinking half-height
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Using the LCD Display
Cursor (inserting)
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Blinking open
rectangle .
Blinking half
rectangle .
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