Busy Lamp Field (Blf) Key - Aastra 9480i User Manual

Line Keys and Softkeys

Busy Lamp Field (BLF) Key

The BLF feature on the IP phones allows a specific extension to be monitored for state changes. BLF monitors the status
(busy or idle) of extensions on the IP phone.
Note:
BLF feature availability is dependant on your call manager. Contact your System Administrator for more information
Example
A Supervisor configures BLFs on his phone for monitoring the status of a worker's phone use (busy or idle). When the
worker picks up his phone to make a call, a busy indicator on the Supervisor's phone shows that the worker's phone is in
use and busy.
On the 9480i, the busy and idle indicators show on the IP phone screen display next to the key programmed for BLF
functionality. When the monitored user is idle, an icon with the handset on-hook shows next to the BLF key. When the
monitored user is on an active call, a small telephone icon is shown with the handset off-hook.
Note:
You can also use a BLF configured key to dial out. Contact your System Administrator for more information.
Configuring a BLF Key
Aastra Web UI
1. Click Operation->Softkeys and XML.
Softkeys
2. Select from "Key 1" through "Key 20".
3. In the "Type" field, select BLF to apply to the softkey.
4.
In the "Label" field, enter a label to apply to this softkey.
5. In the "Value" field, enter the phone number or extension you want to monitor.
6.
In the "Line" field, select a line for which to apply this softkey.
Valid values are 1 through 9.
7. Check (enable) or uncheck (disable) the states you want to apply to this softkey.
8. Click Save Settings.
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