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Configuring Softkeys
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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.
For example, a Supervisor configures BLFs on his phone for monitoring the status of a co-worker’s phone use (busy or
idle). If the co-worker’s phone is in an idle state, the BLF softkey on the Supervisor’s phone is green. If the co-worker is on
a call or when the co-worker picks up his phone to make a call, the BLF softkey on the Supervisor’s phone turns red, indi-
cating that the worker’s phone is in use and busy. Additionally, the corresponding softkey LED illuminates to match the
monitored user’s state, either off (idle), or solid (busy).
Configuring a BLF Key Using the Aastra Web UI
Notes:
• BLF functionality can only be programmed on the left softkeys.
• BLF feature availability is dependant on your call manager. Contact your System Administrator for more information.
Note:
You can also use a BLF-configured key to automatically dial the BLF-monitored extension. Contact your System Admin-
istrator for more information.
Aastra Web UI
1. Click on Operation > Softkeys and XML.
or
Click on Operation > Expansion Module <N>.
Softkeys
2. Select from Key 1 through Key 20 on the Top keys.
3. In the Type field, select BLF to apply to the key.
4. In the Label field, enter a label to apply to this key.
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 key. Valid values are:
• global
• 1 through 9
Expansion Module Keys
7. Select from Key 1 through Key 16.
8. In the Value field, enter the phone number or extension you want to monitor.
9. In the Line field, select a line for which to apply this key. Valid values are:
• global
• 1 through 9
10. Click Save Settings.