Chapter 1: Phone Overview; Important Safety Information; 1608 Telephone - Avaya 1616 Manual

Chapter 1: Phone Overview

This guide covers using 1608 and 1616 telephones on an Avaya IP Office telephone system.
These phones are supported on a number of Avaya telephone systems and support different
features depending on the telephone system. This guide covers only the features supported on an
IP Office telephone system.
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Important Safety Information

1608 Telephone

on page 13
1616 Telephone on page 15
Button Modules on page 17
The Phone Stand
Important Safety Information
Warning:
• This handset may pick up small metal objects such as metal pins or staples.
• During a power surge, EFT (Electronically Fast Transients), or ESD (Electrostatic
Discharge), calls may be dropped. After a power surge, EFT or ESD, it is normal for
the phone to restart.
• Using a cell phone, mobile phone, GSM phone or two-way radio in close proximity to an
Avaya telephone might cause interference.
• The phone should not be connected directly to the outdoor telecommunication network.
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Phone Overview on page 13
1608 Telephone
The diagram below shows the main features of a 1608 phone.
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on page 13
on page 19
Using 1608/1616 Phones on IP Office
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Additional Documentation on page 178.
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