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Introduction
This page describes how to set up Programmable Feature Keys (PFKs) on the M55, M56 and M58, and provides an overview of what programmable keys are used for.
The M55/M56 handset supports six PFKs. The M58 deskset supports 24 PFKs (three pages of 8 PFKs).
Configuring Programmable Keys
Web UI
- On the System → Device Preferences → Keys page, click the Select Device list and select a handset/deskset.
- Click the Page number list and select the PFK page number you want to update.
- For each PFK:
- Click the Type list and select a Key Type.
- If applicable, click the Account list and select a SIP account.
- If applicable, click the Value box and enter a value.
Provisioning
Import the following setting values to M500 via provisioning for the PFKs that you want to assign.Â
- Substitute 'x' with the device number (1-48).
- Substitute 'y' with the PFK number (1-6 for handset, 1-24 for deskset).
- Substitute <Type> with the programmable key type.
- If applicable, substitute <Account> with the SIP account number.Â
- If applicable, substitute <Value> with the relevant numeric value.Â
- For more details about how to substitute <Type>, <Account> and <Value>, see their corresponding columns in Key Types.
cordless.x.pfk.y.feature = <Type> cordless.x.pfk.y.account = <Account> cordless.x.pfk.y.value = <Value>
For more information about these settings, see cordless.x.pfk.y.feature, cordless.x.pfk.y.account and cordless.x.pfk.y.value.
Key Types
The following programmable key types are available. The PFK # range is 1-6 for handsets and 1-24 for desksets.
Type | Description | Account | Value | Provisioning Example |
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N/A | Configures the PFK so it does not have a function. If you press the PFK while the handset/deskset is idle, nothing will happen. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #1 as a null key. cordless.1.pfk.6.feature = unassigned |
KeyLine | Configures the PFK for Keyline (shared line). The phone user can press these PFKs to manage calls on a shared line. The PFK LED will change according to call activity. | Account number (1-48) | Not required Note: This is automatically populated with an index for internal use for Keyline operation. | Assign PFK #1-4 on Device #3 as Keyline (shared line) keys for Account #1. cordless.3.pfk.1.feature = keyline cordless.3.pfk.1.account = 1 cordless.3.pfk.2.feature = keyline cordless.3.pfk.2.account = 1 cordless.3.pfk.3.feature = keyline cordless.3.pfk.3.account = 1 cordless.3.pfk.4.feature = keyline cordless.3.pfk.4.account = 1 |
Line | Configures the PFK for accessing a private line. The phone user can press these PFKs to manage calls on a private line. The PFK LED will change according to call activity. | Account number (1-48) | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #3 as a line key (private line) for Account #2. cordless.3.pfk.5.feature = line cordless.3.pfk.5.account = 2 |
Call List | Configures the PFK to access the Call List. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #1 to display the Call List. cordless.1.pfk.5.feature = call list |
Dialing LIne | Configures the key to access the Select Line menu. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #1 to access the Select line menu. cordless.1.pfk.5.feature = dialing line |
Directory | Configures the PFK to access the Directory menu. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #1 to access the Directory menu. cordless.1.pfk.5.feature = dir |
Call History | Configures the PFK to access the Call History menu. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #1 to access the Call History menu. cordless.1.pfk.6.feature = call log |
Redial | Configures the PFK to access the Dialed calls list. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #1 to access the Dialed calls list. . cordless.1.pfk.6.feature = redial |
Messages | Configures the PFK to access the Message menu for the specified account. | Account number (1-48) | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #1 to access the Message menu for Account #2. cordless.1.pfk.6.feature = messages cordless.1.pfk.6.account = 2 |
Torch | M56 handsets only. Configures the PFK to turn the LED flashlight on/off. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #1 to turn the LED flashlight on/off. cordless.1.pfk.6.feature = torch |
Do Not Disturb | Configures the PFK to turn Do Not Disturb on/off for the specified account. | Account number (1-48) | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #4 to turn Do Not Disturb on/off for Account #1. cordless.4.pfk.5.feature = dnd cordless.4.pfk.5.account = 1 |
Call Forward All | Configures the key to turn Call Forward All on/off for the specified account. | Account number (1-48) | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #4 to turn Call Forward All on/off for Account #2. cordless.4.pfk.6.feature = cfwd all cordless.4.pfk.6.account = 2 |
Call Forward Busy | Configures the key to turn Call Forward Busy on/off for the specified account. | Account number (1-48) | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #4 to turn Call Forward Busy on/off for Account #2. cordless.4.pfk.6.feature = cfwd busy cordless.4.pfk.6.account = 2 |
Call Forward No Answer | Configures the key to turn Call Forward No Answer on/off for the specified account. | Account number (1-48) | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #4 to turn Call Forward No Answer on/off for Account #2. cordless.4.pfk.6.feature = cfwd no answer cordless.4.pfk.6.account = 2 |
User Settings | Configures the PFK to access the User Settings menu. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #5 to access the User Settings menu. cordless.5.pfk.6.feature = setting |
Speed Dial List | Configures the PFK to access the Speed Dial list. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #5 to access the Speed Dial list. cordless.5.pfk.6.feature = speed dial list |
Intercom Call List | Configures the PFK to access the Intercom Call list. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #5 to access the Intercom Call list. cordless.5.pfk.6.feature = intercom call list |
Silent Ringer | Configures the PFK to turn Silent Ringer on/off. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #6 to turn Silent Ringer on/off. cordless.6.pfk.5.feature = silent ringer |
Silent Mode | Configures the PFK to turn Silent Mode on/off. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #6 to turn Silent Mode on/off. cordless.6.pfk.5.feature = silent mode |
Callback | Configures the PFK to call back the number of the most recently missed call. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #6 to call back the number of the most recently missed call. cordless.6.pfk.5.feature = callback missed |
Speed Dialing | Configures the PFK to call the specified number from the specified Account number. | Account number (1-48) | Not required | Assign PFK #5 on Device #2 to call the specified number from Account #1. cordless.2.pfk.5.feature = speed dial cordless.2.pfk.5.account = 1 |
Intercom Call | Configures the PFK to make an intercom call to the specified Device number. | Not required | Device number (1-48) | Assign PFK #5 on Device #2 to make an intercom call to Device #4. cordless.2.pfk.5.feature = intercom call cordless.2.pfk.5.value = 4 |
Paging | Configures the PFK to page the specified paging group number. | Not required | Paging Group number (1-6) | Assign PFK #6 on Device #2 to page the Paging Group #1. cordless.2.pfk.6.feature = paging cordless.2.pfk.6.value = 1 |
Paging List | Configures the PFK to access the Paging list. | Not required | Not required | Assign PFK #6 on Device #2 to access the Paging list. cordless.2.pfk.6.feature = paging list |
In-Call DTMF | Configures the PFK to dial the specified numeric string when pressed during an active call. | Not required | Numeric string | Assign PFK #9 (first PFK on key page 2 of a cordless deskset) on Device #2 to dial out an in-call DTMF string "123456". cordless.2.pfk.9.feature = dtmf cordless.2.pfk.9.value = 123456 |
Dect Busy Monitoring | Configures the PFK to perform DECT Busy Monitoring of the specified Device number. | Not required | Device number (1-48) | Assign PFK #6 on Device #3 to monitor Device #5: cordless.3.pfk.6.feature = dect busy monitoring cordless.3.pfk.6.value = 5 |
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