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Linksys IP Phone Administrator Guide
Firmware Version 5.1
Chapter 3 Managing Linksys IP Phones
Using the 900 Series LCD Display
Entering and Saving Settings
The SPA900 Series phone GUI lets you enter alphanumeric and numeric inputs. You can enter the
following data types into the phone:
• 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
When more than one data type applies to an entry, the phone shows a soft key for switching input modes
among the types: you can scroll through the available types, such as num, alpha, or IP. The cursor also
changes according to Table 3-3, to indicate your current input mode:
change (Change) Changes the ring tone feature.
clear (Clear) Clears the entire entry.
copy (Copy) In a directory, use the Navigation button to highlight an entry, then
press to copy an entry.
delChr (DeleteChr) Deletes the last character entered.
delete (Delete) Deletes an entry.
dial (Dial) Places a call to the number highlighted on the LCD screen.
edit (Edit) Edits part of an entry.
ok (OK) Confirms an operation.
paste (Paste) Use the Navigation button to highlight an entry in the personal
directory and press paste to place a copied entry
play (Play) Plays ring tones.
save (Save) Saves changes.
select (Select) Chooses an item to change or view.
y/n (Y/N) Toggles between yes and no settings.
Table 3-2 Setup Soft Keys
Label (SPA962 Label) Description
Table 3-3 Input Modes
Input Mode Soft Key Cursor (appending) Cursor (inserting)
Numeric num Blinking underscore _ Blinking vertical line |
Alphanumeric alpha Blinking full-height
block ¶
Blinking open rectangle
.
IP Address IP Blinking half-height
block .
Blinking half rectangle .