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Nortel Communication Server 1000 IP Softphone 2050 User Guide...
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Revision history June 2010 Standard 04.01. This document is up-issued to support Communication Server Release 7.0. June 2009 Standard 03.02. This document is up-issued to support IP Softphone 2050 Release 3.3 with Communication Server Release 5.5 and later. May 2009 Standard 03.01.
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Revision history to add information on using the Reset button in the Profiles section. December 2007 Standard 02.01. This document is up-issued to support IP Softphone 2050 Release 3. July 2007 Standard 01.02. This document is up-issued to update Input Modes.
Contents Contents IP Softphone 2050 overview ......17 Features ......... 17 Components .
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Contents Using the Properties dialog box ..... . . 41 Linking to external directories ......42 Managing contacts from the CS 1000 Directory .
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Contents IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter ... . . 63 Answering calls with the USB Headset Adapter ... 65 Hanging up calls with the USB Headset Adapter .
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Contents Listener IP ........91 Notifications .
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Contents Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 ....115 Connectivity problems ......115 Audio problems .
IP Softphone 2050 overview The IP Softphone 2050 is a business telephone application that you can use to make and take calls over your computer. Using a headset or handset connected to your PC, you control calls with a click of the mouse pointer, from your PC keyboard, or from the USB Audio Adapter.
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IP Softphone 2050 overview — Inbox (Message) — Shift (Outbox) — Services — Expand • Dedicated call processing keys: — Hold — Goodbye — Answer — Volume — Mute — Navigation — Message Waiting • User-selected ringer that lets the PC speakers or the headset ring for incoming calls •...
• Macro functions available for programming long dialing patterns Components The IP Softphone 2050 supports six main components: • “Call Control window” on page 19 • “Local Directory window” on page 19 • “Settings window” on page 19 • “System tray icon and menu” on page 20 •...
IP Softphone 2050 overview For information about opening the Settings window, see “IP Softphone 2050 Settings” on page 76. System tray icon and menu You can right-click the IP Softphone 2050 system tray icon—located at the right side of the Windows taskbar at the bottom of your screen—to make and manage calls.
Call Control window The IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window supports the 1100 theme— designed to look and feel like the desktop IP Phone 1100 series—as well as an additional two compact themes, available in black and silver. The IP Softphone 2050 also supports an Accessibility Interface for visually impaired users.
IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window Call Control window The Call Control window (see Figure 1 below and Figure 2 on page 23) includes the standard features that let you make and manage telephone calls. For information about the elements of the Call Control window, see Table 1 on page 24.
Figure 2: Call Control Window—Compact theme (silver) Display Soft keys Line keys Volume keys Mute Directory Inbox/ Messages Outbox/Shift Quit Navigation arrows Accessibility Interface The Accessibility Interface works with JAWS® for Windows from Freedom Scientific—screen reading software that lets visually impaired users access the full range of IP Softphone 2050 features.
IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window Call Control window elements and functions Table 1 describes the elements and functions of the Call Control window. Table 1: IP Softphone 2050 components and functions (Part 1 of 3) Element Function Primary display To provide call information (such as Caller ID) and instructions for using certain soft key features.
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Table 1: IP Softphone 2050 components and functions (Part 2 of 3) Element Function To scroll through menus and lists in the display area. Navigation arrows Use the Send/Enter key at the center of the navigation cluster to confirm menu selection (1100 series theme only).
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IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window Table 1: IP Softphone 2050 components and functions (Part 3 of 3) Element Function Hold To place an active call on hold. The feature key label for the line on hold displays a flashing icon to indicate that the call is on hold. Return to the call by clicking the Line button of the call on hold.
Hot keys You can assign keyboard hot keys to access the full range of Call Control window functions and menu options. • “Adding a hot key” on page 27 • “Removing a hot key” on page 28 Adding a hot key To add a new hot key: 1.
IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window • Number sign (#) • Up, down, left, and right arrow keys • Shift+Up, Shift+Down • PageUp, PageDn • Alt+F1 to Alt+F12 • F1, Shift+F1,Ctrl+F1, Ctrl+Alt+F1, Ctrl+Alt+Shift+F1 • Space bar Removing a hot key To remove a hot key: 1.
IP Softphone 2050 Directories The IP Softphone 2050 uses two directories for maintaining and accessing contacts: the Local Directory, stored on your local hard drive, and the CS 1000 Directory, stored on your server. • “Local Directory” on page 29 •...
IP Softphone 2050 Directories Opening a Local Directory from the Call Control window To open a Local Directory: 1. Click the button and select Menu 2. Select one of the following: — On the Shortcut Bar, select — On the menu, select Note: To open a previously accessed Local Directory, select Directories, and then select the Local Directory you Recent Local...
applications to the Personal Directory (or from the Personal Directory to other applications). An entry can contain any of the following: • Last name (up to 24 characters) • First name (up to 24 characters) • DN at work (up to 31 characters) •...
IP Softphone 2050 Directories In Directory View mode, the number you dialed displays. Redial List content updates when you dial out. Entries in the Redial List are sorted by Call Log time. The oldest entry appears at the beginning of the list. To access the oldest entry, click the down navigation key.
Password Administration For information about using and setting Password Administration, see “Using Password Administration” on page 110. Application Server Administration Using the Application Server Administration feature, your system administrator can: • Back up and restore the database • Manage user profiles For information about setting user preferences for CS 1000 Directory features, see “Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences”...
Installing and setting up the IP Softphone 2050 Installing and setting up the IP Softphone 2050 The following describes the requirements for installing and setting up the IP Softphone 2050. System requirements To use the Nortel IP Softphone 2050, you require: •...
Installing and setting up the IP Softphone 2050 The Nortel USB Audio Kit includes: • USB Headset Adapter (desktop or mobile) • Installation Guide (English and French only) • USB cord Some kits also include a headset. The Algo Analog Terminal Adapter (ATA) is a USB adapter that lets you use analog terminals instead of headsets.
Managing contacts from the Local Directory Managing contacts from the Local Directory You can use the following options to manage contacts in the Local Directory: • “Adding contacts to a Local Directory” on page 36 • “Editing contacts in the Local Directory” on page 37 •...
7. Click OK. Note: For more information about entering information in the property fields, see “Using the Properties dialog box” on page 41. To add a contact to a group: 1. In the Shortcut Bar, select the group of shortcut links to which you want to add a contact.
Managing contacts from the Local Directory To delete a contact from the Local Directory: 1. Open the Directory. For details, see “Opening a Local Local Directory from the Call Control window” on page 30. 2. Using your mouse pointer, select the contact you want to delete. Note: To delete a range of contacts, click the first contact in the range, and then shift-click the last contact in the range.
Note: Names in the directory are formatted as last name, first name. Use this format when searching for a contact. 4. Click Find Now. Search results display in the Find Contact window. 5. To stop a search, click Stop. Filtering a Local Directory The IP Softphone 2050 lets you filter a Local Directory, making it smaller and easier to manage.
Managing contacts from the Local Directory — Right-click the contact's entry, and then click the desired telephone number in the menu. — To dial the default telephone number, click toolbar. — Click the arrow beside the desired telephone number from the list. Managing Groups in the Shortcut Bar You can add, remove, or rename groups in the Shortcut Bar of your Local Directory.
A cursor appears in the Group button. 4. Enter the new name you want the group to be called. 5. Press Enter. Note: To view the list of contacts within a group, click the desired group in the Shortcut Bar. Using the Properties dialog box Use the Properties dialog box to enter or change contact information.
Managing contacts from the Local Directory Properties — General tab Use this tab to store a contact’s name, address, e-mail address, company information, and telephone numbers. To create a contact record, enter the contact’s name and at least one telephone number. All other information is optional.
• Outlook directory • Windows Address Book directory (WAB) To access these external directories, you must create a link to the desired directory in the Shortcut Bar. After you add the directory, an icon appears in the Shortcut Bar. You can then click the icon to view or dial contacts in that directory.
Managing contacts from the Local Directory To add a new schema to the list: 1. From the tab, click Add. Schema A Dialog box opens. The Dialog box lists all current names and fields used by the LDAP directory. 2. In the Schema Name new LDAP schema.
Linking to Windows Address Book directory To add a link to a WAB directory in the Shortcut Bar: 1. From the menu, select Address Book. A Properties dialog box appears. 2. In the Directory Name Address Book directory, as you want it to appear in the Shortcut Bar. 3.
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Managing contacts from the Local Directory Note 1: You cannot directly add contacts to an external directory from within the Local Directory. Note 2: If the contents of an external directory change, you must first update that directory for the changes to show in the Local Directory. To update, right-click the imported directory and click Refresh.
Managing contacts from the CS 1000 Directory Your server supports the following CS 1000 Directory features: Personal Directory, Redial List, and Callers List. You can use the following options to manage contacts in CS 1000 Directory features: • “Adding contacts to the Personal Directory” on page 47 •...
Managing contacts from the CS 1000 Directory Note 1: Unlike the Local Directory, CS 1000 Directory features (Personal Directory, Redial List, Callers List) are stored on the Application Server. Note 2: You can also add contacts to the Personal Directory by copying entries from the Corporate Directory, the Redial List, the Callers List, or other available directory applications.
Deleting CS 1000 Directory contacts To delete a contact from the Personal Directory, Redial List, or Callers List: 1. On the Call Control window, click 2. Select the Personal 3. Search for the entry. 4. Highlight the entry. 5. Click Delete. 6.
Managing contacts from the CS 1000 Directory 3. Find the contact using one of the following: — Scroll to the desired contact. — Search for the contact by name or number. — Enter the number of the contact to find it. 4.
Managing IP Softphone 2050 calls The following sections describe options for managing IP Softphone 2050 calls: • “Making telephone calls” on page 51 • “Answering telephone calls” on page 52 • “Incoming Call Notification” on page 52 • “Holding and retrieving telephone calls” on page 53 •...
Managing IP Softphone 2050 calls — Select a contact from a Microsoft application such as Outlook (if the IP Softphone 2050 has been selected as a line source in the application dialing properties). — Select Macros, and then choose the desired macro. Keys >...
Figure 3: Incoming call notification window When this notification appears you can do one of the following: — Click to answer the call. Answer — Click to activate the IP Softphone 2050 Call Control Open window and select a call handling feature, such as forwarding the incoming call to another line or to voicemail.
Managing IP Softphone 2050 calls Click the ROD key to start or stop the call recording. This key is associated with the active user ID and is displayed only if a call is active. The ROD key blinks while it is connecting to the call recording application, and is lit when the call is recording.
key lamp status depends on the status of the call recording. If SAVE the call is to be saved, then the lamp is lit.. Hanging up telephone calls When your call ends, you must manually terminate the active line. To terminate a telephone call: 1.
Managing IP Softphone 2050 calls To enable the IP 2050 Softphone TAPI Service Provider: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem The Phone and Modems Options window opens. 2. Click Advanced. 3. From the list of available Telephony Providers, select 2050 TAPI Service 4.
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Table 2: Viewing active status Status Description On Hold A call is on hold. Managing IP Softphone 2050 calls...
Module The Expansion Module (EM) provides status information about other IP Softphone 2050 or physical IP Phone clients connected to the network, such as whether a client is on-line, off-line, and so on. The EM is similar to the Key Expansion Module (KEM) device available for hardware IP Phones.
Up to three EMs can be added to the IP 2050 Call Control Window, with the additional EMs cascading vertically beneath the original window. A scrollbar allows access to additional keys. Each key has a label and an icon indicating the state of the assigned client.
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IP Softphone 2050 Expansion Module 3. Enter a name for the new group. 4. Click OK. To remove a group: 1. Right-click on an existing group. Note: The General group is the default group and cannot be removed. 2. Select Remove Group.
IP Softphone 2050 Graphical External Application Server IP Softphone 2050 Graphical External Application Server The Graphical External Application Server (GXAS) is a plugin for the IP Softphone 2050 that enables you to launch and interact with applications that are available on a GXAS server from within the IP Softphone 2050 application.
IP Softphone 2050 Graphical External Application Server To exit without selecting an application, close the window or click Cancel. GXAS applications launch in a separate session window. Using the session window The active GXAS application is shown in the session window. The title bar at the top of the session window indicates the name of the active application and the bottom of the session window features a status bar that displays the following information:...
IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter You must install a Nortel USB Audio kit before using the IP Softphone 2050. The features of the USB Headset Adapter are described in Table 3. Table 3: USB Headset Adapter elements and functions (Part 1 of 2) Element Function Message Waiting...
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IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter Table 3: USB Headset Adapter elements and functions (Part 2 of 2) Element Function Answer button To answer an incoming call, press Answer. If you have no incoming call when you press this button, the IP Softphone 2050 selects a line and you hear a dial tone.
Answering calls with the USB Headset Adapter You can use the USB Headset Adapter to answer calls whenever the IP Softphone 2050 is running—even if minimized or running in the background. To answer a call using the USB Headset Adapter: 1.
IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter Muting a call When you mute a call, you can still hear your caller, but your caller cannot hear you. To mute a call using the Headset adapter, press the Using the Smart Functions menu The Smart Functions menu provides quick access to IP Softphone 2050 features.
Customizing the Smart Functions menu You can customize the features that appear on the Smart Functions menu using the Configuration Utility. To customize the Smart Functions menu: 1. From the Call Control Headset. The USB Headset Settings window opens. 2. Click Configure Smart The Configure Smart Functions dialog box opens.
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IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter 3. In the box, enter the pathname and file name of the Command function you want to add. Note: If you do not know the pathname or file name of the function, click beside the Browse the correct file, select it, and click Open.
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IP Softphone 2050 USB Headset Adapter To remove a custom function: 1. Select the custom function you want to remove. 2. Click Delete. 3. To confirm the deletion, click Yes.
IP Softphone 2050 macros IP Softphone 2050 macros Use the IP Softphone 2050 to enter macros. A macro is a sequence of keystrokes that you can use to automate repetitive actions. For example, you can program a macro that selects a particular telephone line and then dials a telephone number automatically, or a macro that ensures a certain number is always dialed out on a particular telephone line.
— Select the actions you want from the Add. 6. To add the new macro to the list, click Apply. 7. To exit the Macros dialog box, click Note 1: Use the Pause macro—a requirement for some Interactive Voice Response applications and voicemail systems.
IP Softphone 2050 menu commands IP Softphone 2050 menu commands The following sections describes the IP Softphone 2050 menu commands: • “Call Control window menu command” on page 72 Call Control window menu command The IP Softphone 2050 supports a Windows-style menu command system, with File, Edit, Keys, View, and Help menus available by clicking the Menu button at the top left corner of the Call Control window.
• Settings—Opens the Settings window and the various tabs. Using the Edit menu From the Edit menu, you can choose from any of the following: • Copy—Copies the contents in the display window for use in other applications. • Paste—Pastes phone numbers or other dialable strings copied from other applications.
IP Softphone 2050 menu commands • Features—Select to view a list of available, server-supported features. • Macros—From the macros menu, select the macro you want to dial. Using the View menu From the View menu, you can choose from any of the following: •...
Using the Change menu From the Change menu, you can choose any of the following options: • Font—Select this option to change the font used on the Change interface. • Color—Select this option to change the color of indicators, Change including the Mute On and Voice Mail Message indicators.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings IP Softphone 2050 Settings Use the Settings window (shown in Figure 5) to access and configure the many IP Softphone 2050 features and functions. You can open the Settings window from the Windows Start Menu or from the IP Softphone 2050 Call Control window.
— Click the Menu Using the Settings window The following sections describe how to configure the various IP Softphone 2050 features and functions: • “Profiles” on page 78 • “Server” on page 82 • “License Servers” on page 84 • “Theme”...
IP Softphone 2050 Settings Features and functions are listed in the left pane of the IP Softphone 2050 Settings window (see Figure 5 on page 76). Select the desired feature to open the corresponding dialog box. Profiles Use profiles to configure the IP Softphone 2050. Using profiles, you can keep multiple IP Softphone 2050 configurations on the same computer.
be complete. Select Yes to reset now or select No if you plan on resetting later". You can select Creating new profiles A text box at the top of the Profiles dialog box displays the current profile. To create a new profile: 1.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings Selecting profiles To choose which profile the IP Softphone 2050 uses for your current session: 1. From the list of profiles, select the desired profile. 2. Click Reset. If the IP Softphone 2050 is currently running, it tries to reestablish communication with the server (as defined by the profile).
Importing profiles Use import to restore the backed-up configuration files of your personal settings for current use. To import saved profiles: 1. Click Import. An Open dialog box opens. 2. Locate and select the profile you want to use. The Import Profiles text box opens. 3.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings Server Use the Server dialog box to configure the connection between the IP Softphone 2050 and your communications server and, if applicable, the GXAS server. You can either use the default method (DHCP) or manually specify an IP address. To open the dialog box, select Server...
To use the Automatic (DHCP) method: 1. Select the Automatic (DHCP) 2. From the list, select your server. You can choose from the Server Primary, Secondary, or Application (GXAS) servers. Note 1: Primary and Secondary servers are assigned by DHCP. Using IP addresses and DNS names If your communications server does not support DHCP, then you must assign an IP address or DNS name manually.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings Resetting the connection To reset the server connection while the IP Softphone 2050 is running, click Reset. License Servers Use the License Servers dialog box to add new license servers to the Server Address list and to specify the order in which they are contacted by the IP Softphone 2050 client.
Theme Use the Theme dialog box to select the 1100 theme or one of two available compact theme colors (black or silver). You can also use this dialog box to switch to the Accessibility Interface. To choose the theme: 1. From the menu, select 1100, black, or silver.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings The Feature Menu lists all available server-supported features. Use the arrow keys to move individual items up and down in the list. The list includes: • Message • Directory • Shift • Services • Expand • Copy •...
Use the Ringer Attenuation slider to increase or decrease the ringer volume. Sound Devices Use the Sound Devices dialog box to select and set the various IP Softphone sound devices. The dialog box is separated into two areas: • “Headset or handset device” on page 87 •...
IP Softphone 2050 Settings The Microphone text box displays the currently selected microphone. To change the microphone, select the microphone you want to use from the microphone list. The Speaker text box displays the currently selected speaker. To change the speaker, select the speaker you want to use from the speaker list. To adjust the volume of the microphone and speaker, use the volume slider bar.
Reset button When you select the Reset resets immediately without any warning. However, if you make a change to the settings and select the phone indicates that a reset needs to take place. A warning message appears—"IP softphone 2050 must reset for the configuration changes to be complete.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings Advanced Audio Note: This dialog box is intended for expert users only. Use the Advanced Audio dialog box to adjust settings for advanced audio controls. The following sections describe the Advanced Audio settings: • “Microphone Automatic Gain Control” on page 90 •...
Listener IP Note: This dialog box is intended for expert users only. Use the Listener IP dialog box to override port assignments when the IP Softphone 2050 application conflicts with another application on your computer. Under normal operation, the IP Softphone 2050 listens for UNIStim traffic on all IP addresses and IP ports.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings To assign a sound to an event: 1. From the Select an event assign a sound. 2. Select Play sound. 3. Enter the path and file name of the audio file you want to use. You can also search for the file by clicking browse.
The text replacement table lists all the text replacement rules that are currently assigned. Both the original text and the replaced text appear in the list. To add a new text replacement rule, or to modify an existing rule: 1. Click or Modify.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings To assign a sound for either the message or mute lamp: 1. From the Select a condition Lamp 2. Select Play sound. 3. Enter the path and file name of the audio file you want to use. You can also search for the file by clicking the browse button.
Language Use the Language dialog box to select the language for the IP Softphone 2050 Settings window, Local Directory, and all menus and dialogs associated with the main application. Note: Some language that you encounter in operating the IP Softphone 2050 comes from your communications server, or from your computer operating system (OS).
IP Softphone 2050 Settings — Keys can be annotated to show user-defined information, such as a particular name or department. • Restore settings back to defaults. For information on using the Expansion Module, see “IP Softphone 2050 Expansion Module” on page 58. Personal Call Recording To use Personal Call Recording, a call-recording application provided by Algo Solutions must be installed.
To display warning messages when call recording is enabled: 1. Select Display a warning message when call recording is enabled. 2. Click or Apply. Plantronics USB Bluetooth Headset Use the Plantronics USB Headset to configure settings for Plantronics USB Bluetooth headsets. USB Headset Use the USB Headset dialog box to do the following: •...
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IP Softphone 2050 Settings You can set the lamp to illuminate under the following conditions: • Manual Override • Headset Disconnect • Active Call • Message Waiting Select the cadence (how the lamp illuminates) that you want to use for each of the above conditions.
If you enable Active Call when the USB Headset Adapter is selected as the Ringing Speaker, then the external lamp also activates on incoming calls. Note: Any other application using the same audio channel as the USB Headset Adapter also activates the external lamp. Message Waiting With Message Waiting enabled, the external lamp activates when the IP Softphone 2050 registers a message waiting.
IP Softphone 2050 Settings Note: The Smart Functions button is available on the desktop version of the USB Headset Adapter only. About The About dialog box displays current information about the IP Softphone 2050, including the following: • Current version number •...
Accessibility Interface The Accessibility Interface works with screen reading software—such as JAWS® for Windows from Freedom Scientific—that lets visually-impaired users access the full range of IP Softphone 2050 features. To open the IP Softphone 2050 Accessibility Interface from the Call Control window: 1.
Accessibility Interface • Access voice mail. • Use CS 1000 Directory features (Personal Directory, Redial List, Callers List). Line and Feature Choose from six available Line and Feature group keys to place or receive calls, or to access a range of server-supported IP Softphone 2050 features.
This section describes the following: • “Navigating Control groups” on page 103 • “Navigating Menu Commands” on page 103 Navigating Control groups Use the following keystrokes to move through the four Control Group fields: • To move to the next field, press Tab. •...
Accessibility Interface Using hot keys You can assign keyboard hot keys to access the full range of Call Control window functions and menu options—necessary for using all of the IP Softphone 2050 features from the Accessibility Interface. For information about available hot keys, and for adding or removing hot keys, see “Hot keys”...
Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences Your server supports the following CS 1000 Directory features: Personal Directory, Redial List, and Callers List. To access these features, click For general information about CS 1000 Directory features, see “CS 1000 Directory”...
Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences Note: This procedure affects only the language used by CS 1000 Directory features. To change the language used by the Call Control window, see “Language” on page 95. Configuring the date and time CS 1000 systems support several date and time formats, based on the 12-hour and the 24-hour clocks.
Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences Use the Call Log telephone option to configure the following preferences: • “Logging all/unanswered incoming calls” on page 107 • “New call indication” on page 107 • “Preferred name match” on page 108 • “Area code setup”...
Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences To enable or disable new call indication: 1. Click Services. A list of options appears in the display area. 2. Use the up and down arrows (on either the navigation cluster or on your PC keyboard) to select Options.
Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences Area code setup Use area code setup to organize the display of incoming telephone numbers. When an incoming call arrives with an area code that matches one of the three stored area codes, the IP Softphone 2050 reorders the incoming call number to display the telephone number followed by the area code (as opposed to the area code followed by the telephone number).
Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences 3. Select last name, first name The default setting for name display format is: first name, last name. Using Password Administration You can access Password Administration from the CS 1000 Directory features list. When the system administrator defines your Station Control Password (SCPW) on the server, you can then set Password Administration functions, such as: •...
Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences — Disable Pwd Protection 5. Click one of the following: — To accept your selection, click Yes. — To return to the Directory list, click No. 6. If you selected Yes, click Protection. Changing your personal password To change your password: 1.
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Configuring CS 1000 Directory user preferences Note: If you click Sel, your password changes. If you make three consecutive incorrect password attempts within an hour, the application locks you out of all password-protected features for one hour. “Locked access” displays on your telephone. The application also locks you out of Virtual Office (if enabled).
IP Softphone 2050 Diagnostics Overview IP Softphone 2050 diagnostics are accessible from the Help menu and provide information about specific IP Softphone 2050 software, hardware, and networking components. This information is useful to advanced users or support personnel when investigating problems with the application. Using the IP Softphone 2050 diagnostics To view the IP Softphone 2050 diagnostics page: 1.
IP Softphone 2050 Diagnostics To open a previously saved diagnostics page: 1. Click the button in the top left corner of the diagnostics page Menu window. 2. Select Open. 3. Browse to the location of the file you want to open. 4.
Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 The following sections describe various troubleshooting issues and suggested remedy actions: • “Connectivity problems” on page 115 • “Audio problems” on page 120 • “Reset conditions” on page 123 • “USB Headset problems” on page 124 •...
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Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 Description: These messages indicate that the connection with the communication server cannot be established. The IP Softphone 2050 sets a random retry time, after which it attempts to reconnect. This process repeats until the IP Softphone 2050 successfully connects. The “Connecting...”...
Unable to obtain valid license Symptom: An error message appears that the license cannot be obtained, is invalid or has expired. Description: When the IP 2050 Softphone is launched, an error message appears in the display area indicating that the license server is unreachable or that the existing license code is invalid or has expired.
Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 various subcomponents, causing this message to appear two or three times in rapid succession during a normal startup. Note: Under normal setup, the “Connection Established. Reinitializing...” message appears briefly, then disappears after successful connection. Potential causes: •...
Unable to retrieve communication server parameters from DHCP server Symptom: The following message appears:“DHCP server is not available”. Description: A connection with the DHCP server cannot be established. Potential causes: • Network down • DHCP server configuration error Action: Contact your system administrator. Unable to connect to GXAS server Symptom: A message appears that connection to the GXAS server has failed.
Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 The following message appears:”Service Denied. Reason XXXX “. Description: You are not authorized to use the communication server. Potential causes: • Invalid HardwareID in the Hardware ID dialog box (see “Hardware ID” on page 88) •...
One-way audio If you experience problems with one-way only audio: • Check that your system administrator has programmed the handsfree option on the communication server. • Check that the mute button is disabled. If mute is enabled, the mute button on the Call Control window appears red. •...
Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 To reduce the severity of these breaks, turn off the Windows transition effects for menus and tool tips. To turn off the Windows transition effects: 1. Select Start > Control Panel > 2. Select the tab, (or, in Windows XP, the Effects tab).
Windows sounds play from your headset instead of your computer speakers, interfering with IP Softphone 2050 audio. Action: In some cases, the Windows operating system defaults all the sounds to the new sound device. To set Windows sounds to play from your computer speakers: 1.
Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 • Firewall applications intercept or delay packets, causing the IP Softphone 2050 to reset due to the expiration of the Watchdog timer. Note: Use care when using firewall applications on the same computer as the IP Softphone 2050. •...
a. Select Start. b. Right-click Computer. c. Select Properties. The System Properties window appears. d. Select Hardware. The Hardware dialog tab appears. e. Click Device Manager. 3. If Universal Serial Bus controllers does not appear in the Device Manager: — Ensure that USB is enabled in your computer setup menu. —...
Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 If you suspect faulty enumeration, do the following: 1. Unplug the USB cable from the USB Headset Adapter. 2. Wait one minute. 3. Plug the USB cable into the USB Headset Adapter. This forces the USB Headset Adapter to re-enumerate.
Troubleshooting the IP Softphone 2050 The following sections describe some common errors related to the TAPI feature: • “Attempting to use TAPI feature when IP Softphone 2050 is not active” on page 128 • “TAPI service provider is missing” on page 128 Attempting to use TAPI feature when IP Softphone 2050 is not active Description:...
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1. Select Start > Control Panel > Phone and Modem Options > Advanced. 2. Check the list of available telephony providers for the IP Softphone 2050 TAPI Service Provider. If it is not listed, click the try and add it. If you are unable to add the IP Softphone 2050 TAPI Service Provider to the list, contact your administrator.
Index Accessibility Interface, 101 Active Call, 98 Answer button, 64 Answer, 25 Application Server Administration, Backlight, 64, 99 Call Control Window 1140 skin, 22 compact skin, 23 Caller ID, 65 Callers List, 31 Copy, 24 CS 1000 Directory 30, 47 area code setup, 109 call log, 107 call timer 106...
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Index Lightweight Directory Access Pro- tocol (LDAP), 42 Line and Feature, 102 Line keys, 26 Line, 51 Local Area Network (LAN), 17 Local Directory, 29, 36 MAC addresses, 88 Macros, 70 Manual Override, 98 Maximize button, 63 Menu command, 72 Message Waiting light, 63 Message Waiting, 99 Mute button, 64...
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Index USB Headset Adapter, 65 View menu, 74 Voice over IP (VoIP), 17 Volume button, 64 Volume, 25 Wide Area Network (WAN), 17 Windows Address Book directory,...
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