53i, 55i, 57i, 57i C CT

SIP I SI IP PHONE

Release Note Release 2.0

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Aastra Telecom will not accept liability for any damages and/or long distance charges, which result from unauthorized and/or unlawful use. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Aastra Telecom will not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained within this documentation. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.
Copyright 2007 Aastra Telecom. www.aastra.com All Rights Reserved.

Contents

About this Document.... 1 General Information.... 2 Release Content Information... 2 Hardware Supported.... 2 Bootloader Requirements... 2 IP Phone Models.... 3 Model 53i IP Phone.... 4 Model 55i IP Phone.... 5 Model 57i IP Phone.... 6 Model 57i CT IP Phone.... 7 Optional Equipment (for 55i, 57i, and 57i CT only).. 8 Model 536EM Expansion Module (for all models).. 9 Module 560EM Expansion Module (for 57i and 57i CT only).. 9 Changes in 2.0.1, Build 2000... 10 Daylight Savings Time Change... 10 Contacting Aastra Telecom Support... 20
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SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, and 57i CT Release Note 2.0

About this Document

This document provides an introduction to Aastras new 5i Series IP phones (53i, 55i, 57i, and 57i CT), Release 2.0. It also provides a brief overview of the features on each phone and optional equipment that may be purchased to work with the IP phones. For more detailed information about the features associated with each phone, and for information on how to use the phones, see your phone-specific SIP IP Phone Installation Guide and the SIP IP Phone User Guide. For detailed information about more advanced features, see the SIP IP Phone Administrator Guide. Topics in this release note include: General Information (release content, hardware supported, bootloader requirements) IP Phone Models Optional Equipment (for 55i, 57i, and 57i CT only) Contacting Aastra Telecom Support Contacting Aastra Telecom Support
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IP Phone Release Notes 2.0 General Information

General Information

Release Content Information
This document provides release content information on the Aastra 53i, 55i, 57i, and 57i CT SIP IP phone firmware.
Model 53i 55i 57i 57i CT Release Name Generic SIP Generic SIP Generic SIP Generic SIP Release Version 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 Release Filename FC-001086-00-01 FC-001087-00-01 FC-001088-00-01 FC-001089-00-01 Release Date February 2007 February 2007 February 2007 February 2007

Hardware Supported

This release of firmware is compatible with the following Aastra IP portfolio products: 53i 55i 57i 57i CT

Bootloader Requirements

This release of firmware is compatible with the following Aastra IP portfolio product bootloader versions: 53i - Bootloader 2.0.1.1055 or higher 55i - Bootloader 2.0.1.1055 or higher 57i - Bootloader 2.0.1.1055 or higher 57i CT - Bootloader 2.0.1.1055 or higher
SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Release Notes IP Phone Models

IP Phone Models

Congratulations on your purchase of Aastras new release of the 5i Series IP Phones (53i, 55i, 57i, and 57i CT)!
The IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, and 57i CT are multi-line open-standards desktop phones that communicate over an IP network allowing you to receive and place calls in the same manner as a regular business telephone. The Aastra 53i is designed for use by the occasional users to the power users. The Aastra 55i is designed for the power users and executives who require a graphical display for advanced XML applications. The Aastra 57i is designed for the power users and executives who require a large graphical display for advanced XML applications. The Aastra 57i CT is designed for the power users, executives, and warehouse, support, and retail staff who require mobility within a single site facility. It includes an integrated WDCT cordless mobility handset for coverage of up to 300,000 square feet. Built on Aastras global form factor, the 5i Series IP phones maintain the same quality and features that you are accustomed to with our existing IP phone family - benefits without the compromise.

IP Phone Release Notes 2.0 IP Phone Models

Model 53i IP Phone

Model 53i SIP IP phone offers the following features: 3-line LCD screen 6 top keys: programmable hard keys (up to 6 programmable functions) 3 call appearance lines with LEDs Supports up to 9 call lines
Full-duplex speakerphone for handsfree calls Headset support (modular connector) Built-in two-port, 10/100 Ethernet switch - lets you share a connection with your computer Inline power support (based on 802.3af standard) which eliminates power adapters. AC power adapter (included) Enhanced busy lamp fields* Set paging*
*Availability of feature dependant on your phone system or service provider.

Model 55i IP Phone

Model 55i SIP IP phone offers the following features:. 8 line graphical LCD screen (144 x 75 pixels) with white backlight 12 programmable keys 6 Top keys: programmable hard keys (up to 6 programmable functions) 6 Bottom keys: programmable state-based softkeys (up to 20 programmable functions) 4 call appearance lines with LEDs Supports up to 9 call lines Full-duplex speakerphone for handsfree calls Headset support (modular connector) Built-in-two-port, 10/100 Ethernet switch - lets you share a connection with your computer. Inline power support (based on 802.3af standard) which eliminates power adapters. AC power adapter (included) Enhanced busy lamp fields* Set paging*

Model 57i IP Phone

Model 57i SIP IP phone offers the following features: 11 line graphical LCD screen (144 x 128 pixels) with white backlight 12 multi-functional softkeys 6 Top Keys: programmable static softkeys (up to 10 programmable functions) 6 Bottom Keys: programmable state-based softkeys (up to 20 programmable functions) 4 call appearance lines with LEDs Supports up to 9 call lines Full-duplex speakerphone for handsfree calls Headset support (modular connector) Built-in-two-port, 10/100 Ethernet switch - lets you share a connection with your computer. Inline power support (based on 802.3af standard) which eliminates power adapters. AC power adapter (included) Enhanced busy lamp fields* Set paging*

Model 57i CT IP Phone

Model 57i CT SIP IP phone offers the following features: Base Unit 11 line graphical LCD screen (144 x 128 pixels) with white backlight 12 multi-functional softkeys 6 Top Keys: programmable static softkeys (up to 10 programmable functions) 6 Bottom Keys: programmable state-based softkeys (up to 20 programmable functions) 4 call appearance lines with LEDs Supports up to 9 call lines Full-duplex speakerphone for handsfree calls Headset support (modular connector) Built-in-two-port, 10/100 Ethernet switch - lets you share a connection with your computer. Inline power support (based on 802.3af standard) which eliminates power adapters. AC power adapter (included) Enhanced busy lamp fields* Set paging* Cordless Handset and Charging Base

Cordless Handset Features 5 line backlit display screen 2 multi-functional softkeys Programmable function key supports up to 14 functions Vibration Alerter Headset Jack Desk charging stand
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IP Phone Release Notes 2.0 Optional Equipment (for 55i, 57i, and 57i CT only)
Optional Equipment (for 55i, 57i, and 57i CT only)

Description

In addition to the release of the new IP phones, Aastra offers optional expansion modules you can attach to the 55i, 57i, or 57i CT IP phones to provide even more softkey capability. Aastra offers the following two expansion modules for your phone: 536EM - Provides an additional 36 softkeys (for 55i, 57i, and 57i CT) 560EM - Provides an additional 60 softkeys (for 57i and 57i CT only)
Up to 3 expansion modules can be piggy backed to a phone providing up to an additional 108 softkey capability on the 536EM, and up to an additional 180 softkey capability on the 560EM. The Aastra 536EM and Aastra 560EM expansion modules cater to the telephone attendant application. It is designed for the receptionists, administrative assistants, call center agents, power users, and executives who need to monitor and manage large volume of calls on a regular basis. Built on our global form factor, the Aastra 536M and Aastra 560M supports the Aastra 50i Series of IP phones. Functionally, both the Aastra 536EM and Aastra 560EM expansion modules support the same softkey feature set including speeddial, call appearance line, shared call and bridged line appearances, and Busy Lamp Field (BLF). Building on the phones ease of use and deployment, the Aastra 536EM and Aastra 560EM expansion modules can be put into service quickly. The phone requires no new cabling, as both power and signaling are provided directly from the IP phone. You can configure the module keys centrally via the configuration file or manually via the Aastra Web UI.
SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Release Notes Optional Equipment (for 55i, 57i, and 57i CT only)
Model 536EM Expansion Module

(for all models)

536EM Expansion Module
The 536EM module adds 36 additional softkeys to the IP phone models 55i, 57i, and 57i CT. The 536EM provides paper labels for each softkey. Up to 3 modules can be piggy-backed to provide up to 108 additional softkeys for the phone.
Module 560EM Expansion Module
(for 57i and 57i CT only)
The 560EM module adds 60 additional softekeys to the IP phone models 57i and 57i CT (using the 3 function keys on the bottom right of the unit). The 560EM Expansion 560EM module provides an LCD Module display for displaying softkey labels. Up to 3 modules can be piggy-backed to provide up to 180 additional softkeys for the phone.

IP Phone Release Notes 2.0 Changes in 2.0.1, Build 2000
Changes in 2.0.1, Build 2000
This section describes the daylight savings time change on the IP phones. This change applies to all IP Phone models (53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT).
Daylight Savings Time Change
The following table describes the change in Release 2.0.1, Build 2000.
Feature All Models New federally mandated Daylight Savings Time (DST) observance This feature incorporates the new changes made to the United States DST into the IP phones. Description
New Federally Mandated Daylight Savings Time (DST) Observance The Aastra IP Phones now incorporate the new federally mandated DST observance change. This change became affective starting in 2007. The US has made a change to its daylight savings time observance starting in 2007. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 mandates that DST will now begin at 2:00 A.M. on the second Sunday in March and revert to Standard time on the first Sunday in November. In 2007, DST begins March 11th, 2007, and ends November 4th, 2007.
Note: In previous years, the DST began on the first Sunday of April and ended on the first Sunday of October.
The changes to daylight savings time applies to the U.S. and Canada, but may impact other countries outside North America.
SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Release Notes Changes in 2.0.1, Build 2000
Setting Time Zone and DST via IP Phone UI (User and Admin) Use the following procedures to set time zone and daylight savings time on the IP phones using the IP Phone UI.

IP Phone UI

Step Action Set Time Zone 5 Press on the phone to enter the Options List. Select Time and Date. Select option Time Zone. For 53i: Press * to display a list of Time Zone options. Select a Time Zone from the list of options. For valid values, see Time Zone Name/Time Zone Code Table on page 15 of this release note. Note: The default Time Zone is US-Eastern. Press Done to save the Time Zone you selected. Press Done again to exit the Options Menu. Press on the phone to enter the Options List.

Set Daylight Savings Time Select Time and Date. Select Daylight Savings. Select a Daylight Savings time from the list of options. Valid values are: OFF 30 min summertime 1 hr summertime automatic Note: The default for Daylight Savings is Automatic. To disable the time zone and DST, set Daylight Savings to OFF. Press Done to save the Daylight Savings value you selected. Press Done again to exit the Options Menu.
Setting Time Zone and DST via Configuration Files (Admin only) Use the following procedures to set time zone and daylight savings time on the IP phones using the configuration files.

Configuration Files

Step Action Set Time Zone Using a text-based editing application, open the <mac>.cfg or aastra.cfg file. Enter the following parameters: time zone name: <timezone name> time zone code: <time zone code> Notes: 1. The default time zone name is US-Eastern. The default time zone code is EST. 2. For information about each time zone parameter, see Time Zone and DST Configuration File Parameters on page page 13. 3. For available time zone names and codes, see Time Zone Name/Time Zone Code Table on page 15. Save the changes and close the <mac>.cfg or the aastra.cfg file. You must restart the phone to apply the changes. Press on the phone to enter the Options List. Select Phone Status. Select Restart Phone and press Restart. Using a text-based editing application, open the <mac>.cfg or aastra.cfg file. Enter the following parameter: dst config: <0, 1, 2, or 3> Notes: 1. The default DST is 3 (automatic). 2. For information about valid values for DST, see Time Zone and DST Configuration File Parameters on page page 13. 3 Save the changes and close the <mac>.cfg or the aastra.cfg file. You must restart the phone to apply the changes.
Set Daylight Savings Time
Step 6 Action Press on the phone to enter the Options List.
Select Phone Status. Select Restart Phone and press Restart.
Time Zone and DST Configuration File Parameters
Parameter dst config Daylight Savings (in Phone UI) Description Format Default Value Range
IP phone UI Configuration Files
Options->Time and Date->Daylight Savings aastra.cfg, <mac>.cfg
Enables/disables the use of daylight savings time. Integer - OFF 1 - 30 min summertime 2 - 1 hr summertime 3 - automatic dst config: 0

Example

Parameter time zone name Time Zone (in Phone UI) Description Format Default Value Range Example
Options->Time and Date->Time Zone aastra.cfg, <mac>.cfg
Assigns a time zone name to the time server. Text US-Eastern See Time Zone Name/Time Zone Code Table below. time zone name: US-Central
Parameter time zone code Time Zone (in Phone UI) Description Format Default Value Range Example

Contacting Aastra Telecom Support
If youve read this release note, and consulted the Troubleshooting section of your phone models manual and still have problems, please send inquiries via email to support@aastra.com.
Generic SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT

2.0 Release Notes

Copyright 2007 Aastra Telecom. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Aastra Telecom assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Product capabilities described in this document pertain solely to Aastra Telecom's marketing activities in the U.S. and Canada. Availability in other markets may vary. RN-001029-00 Rev 01 SIP IP Phones Release 2.0 February 2007