Line Keys and Softkeys41-001381-05 REV03 – 07.2014 50Creating a Speed Dial KeyThe normal function of the speed dial option allows you to dial a number quickly by pressing a key configured for speeddialing. You can program the keys on the 9480i CT to speed dial outside numbers, dial directly to another person’s line orextension, or set up to quickly access features such as Caller ID (*69), Voicemail.The speed dial function can be set using the IP Phone UI or the Aastra Web UI.You can create speed dial keys using any of the following methods:• Using the Aastra Web UI at the paths:- Operation->Softkeys and XML• Using the IP Phone UI at the path, Options->Preferences->Speed Dial Edit• By pressing and holding a softkey or keypad key.Speed Dial PrefixThe speed dial feature also allows you to specify a preset string of numbers followed by a “+” that the phone dials auto-matically after pressing the speed dial key. You can use this feature for numbers that contain long prefixes.For example, if you had the following speed dial configuration in the Aastra Web UI:Key 1Type=speed dialLabel=Europe OfficeValue=1234567+Line=2then, after you press key 1 on the phone, the prefix number displays on the phone screen. The phone proceeds to dial theprefix number automatically and pauses for you to enter the remaining phone number using the keypad on the phone.You can save up to 30 speed dial numbers on the 9480i CT.Use the following procedures to set speed dial on the 9480i CT IP phone.Note:You can use a speed dial key while on an active call by placing the active call on hold first, and then pressing the speeddial key.
