Aastra 53i IP Phone Instruction Manual

Release Note
Release 2.0
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SIP
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IP
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53i, 55i, 57i, 57i C
53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT
RN-001029-00
Rev 01

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information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.
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Contents
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 Aastra’s 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

General Information
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IP Phone Release Notes 2.0
General Information
Release Content Information
This document provides release content information on the Aastra 53i, 55i, 57i,
and 57i CT SIP IP phone firmware.
Hardware Supported
This release of firmware is compatible with the following Aastra IP portfolio
products:
•53i
•55i
•57i
•57iCT
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
Model Release Name Release Version Release Filename Release Date
53i Generic SIP 2.0 FC-001086-00-01 February 2007
55i Generic SIP 2.0 FC-001087-00-01 February 2007
57i Generic SIP 2.0 FC-001088-00-01 February 2007
57i CT Generic SIP 2.0 FC-001089-00-01 February 2007

IP Phone Models
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SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Release Notes
IP Phone Models
Congratulations on your purchase of Aastra’s 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 Aastra’s 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 Models
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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.

IP Phone Models
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SIP IP Phone Models 53i, 55i, 57i, 57i CT Release Notes
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*
*Availability of feature dependant on your phone system or service provider.

IP Phone Models
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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*
*Availability of feature dependant on your phone system or service provider.