Aristel IP 300 Series User manual

About This Guide
Thank you for choosing the Aristel IP 300 Series Phone, which is especially designed for
power users in the office environment. It features fashionable and sleek design,
abundant telephony applications, broad interoperability with the popular 3 party VoIP
products,
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fulfilling the VoIP deployment needs from enterprise and ITSP.
In this User Guide, you will find everything you need to quickly use your new phone. Be
sure to verify with your system administrator that your network is prepared for
configuring your IP phone. As well, be sure to read the Packing List section in this guide
before you set up and use the phone.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, it’s declared that this phone is in conformity with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the CE, FCC.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B device, in a domestic environment; this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
WEEE Warning
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as
a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment
should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol.
Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect
such WEEE separately.

Tables of Contents
Getting Started.................................................................................- 1 -
Packing List ............................................................................................................................... - 1 -
Assembling the Phone................................................................................................................ - 3 -
Configuration and Registration.................................................................................................. - 5 -
Configuring via Web Page ................................................................................................. - 5 -
Configuring via keypad...................................................................................................... - 6 -
Overview ..........................................................................................- 7 -
Keypad Instruction..................................................................................................................... - 7 -
LED Instruction.......................................................................................................................... - 9 -
Icon Instruction........................................................................................................................ - 10 -
User Interface........................................................................................................................... - 10 -
Customizing Your Phone...............................................................- 13 -
General Settings....................................................................................................................... - 13 -
Phone Status..................................................................................................................... - 13 -
Language.......................................................................................................................... - 13 -
Time and Date.................................................................................................................. - 14 -
Keypad Lock.................................................................................................................... - 16 -
Audio Settings.......................................................................................................................... - 17 -
Volume ............................................................................................................................. - 17 -
Ring Tones ....................................................................................................................... - 17 -
Codec Selection................................................................................................................ - 19 -
Contact Management ............................................................................................................... - 20 -
Edit/Add/Delete Contact.................................................................................................. - 20 -
Import/Export Contact list................................................................................................ - 22 -
Remote Phone Book......................................................................................................... - 23 -
Other Settings........................................................................................................................... - 24 -
Key as Send...................................................................................................................... - 24 -
Hot Line ........................................................................................................................... - 24 -
Anonymous call ............................................................................................................... - 24 -
Auto Redial...................................................................................................................... - 25 -
Auto Answer .................................................................................................................... - 26 -
Missed call log................................................................................................................. - 26 -
Logo Customization......................................................................................................... - 27 -
Dial Plan........................................................................................................................... - 27 -
Dial Now.......................................................................................................................... - 28 -
Block Out......................................................................................................................... - 29 -

Using the Basic Call Functions.....................................................- 31 -
Making a call............................................................................................................................ - 31 -
Call Devices..................................................................................................................... - 31 -
Call Methods.................................................................................................................... - 31 -
Answering a call....................................................................................................................... - 32 -
Answering an incoming call............................................................................................. - 32 -
Denying an incoming call ................................................................................................ - 32 -
DND................................................................................................................................. - 32 -
Call Forward .................................................................................................................... - 33 -
During an Active Call .............................................................................................................. - 33 -
Mute................................................................................................................................. - 33 -
Call Hold.......................................................................................................................... - 34 -
Call Waiting ..................................................................................................................... - 34 -
Call Transfer..................................................................................................................... - 35 -
3-way Conference............................................................................................................ - 35 -
Message.................................................................................................................................... - 36 -
Voicemail ......................................................................................................................... - 36 -
SMS.................................................................................................................................. - 37 -
Using the Advanced Phone Functions..........................................- 39 -
Account Settings...................................................................................................................... - 39 -
TLS .................................................................................................................................. - 39 -
Network Setting ....................................................................................................................... - 40 -
PC Port Setting................................................................................................................. - 40 -
VLAN Setting.................................................................................................................. - 41 -
HTTPS ............................................................................................................................. - 42 -
Maintenance Tasks................................................................................................................... - 43 -
Administrator Mode......................................................................................................... - 43 -
Administrator/User Password .......................................................................................... - 44 -
Reboot.............................................................................................................................. - 44 -
Reset to Factory ............................................................................................................... - 45 -
Firmware Update.............................................................................................................. - 46 -
Decryption........................................................................................................................ - 47 -
System Log Export........................................................................................................... - 48 -
PCAP Trace Export.......................................................................................................... - 48 -
DSS key Configuration............................................................................................................ - 48 -
BLF.................................................................................................................................. - 49 -
Line.................................................................................................................................. - 49 -
Speed Dial........................................................................................................................ - 49 -
Intercom........................................................................................................................... - 50 -
URL.................................................................................................................................. - 50 -
Shared Line...................................................................................................................... - 50 -
Conference....................................................................................................................... - 51 -

Forward............................................................................................................................ - 51 -
Transfer............................................................................................................................ - 51 -
Hold.................................................................................................................................. - 52 -
DND................................................................................................................................. - 52 -
Redial............................................................................................................................... - 52 -
Call Return....................................................................................................................... - 52 -
Pick Up............................................................................................................................. - 53 -
Call Park........................................................................................................................... - 53 -
Group Listening ............................................................................................................... - 53 -
SMS.................................................................................................................................. - 54 -
Voice Mail........................................................................................................................ - 54 -
DTMF .............................................................................................................................. - 54 -
Public Hold ...................................................................................................................... - 55 -
Private Hold ..................................................................................................................... - 55 -
XML PhoneBook ............................................................................................................. - 55 -
Tone Settings............................................................................................................................ - 55 -
Voice ........................................................................................................................................ - 56 -
Ring.......................................................................................................................................... - 57 -
Trouble Shooting ...........................................................................- 59 -

Aristel IP 300 Series Getting Started
Getting Started
Packing List
The following components are included in your package:
zAristel IP 300
zPhone Stand
zPower Adapter
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zHandset & Handset Core
zEthernet Cable
zQuick Installation Guide & Quick Reference
zCD Content
Check this list before installation to ensure that you have received each item. If you are
missing any items, contact your IP phone reseller.
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Assembling the Phone
This section introduce how to assemble the phone with the components in the packing
list：
zAttach the stand;
zConnect Handset and Headset;
zConnect Network and Power.
1) Attach the Stand, as shown below:
2) Connect Handset and Headset, as shown below:
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Note:
Headset is not provided in the packing list. Please contact your distributor for more
information.
3) Connect Network and Power
There are two ways for network and power source connections. You can either connect
the phone to the AC Power directly using the power adapter or to a PoE compliant
switch or hub. Your system administrator will advise you on which one to use.
Note:
1. If inline power is provided, do not install AC adapter. Make sure the Ethernet cable
and switch/hub is PoE compliant.
2. The Internet Port can be also connected to Hub/Switch/IP PBX or other internet
devices.
The phone can also share the network connection with other network devices such as
PC. Connect the phone’s PC port and computer’s Network Port together using an
Ethernet cable, shown as below:
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Configuration and Registration
If you are administrator, you need to do some simple configuration to make the phone
work. If not, please contact your internet administrator or service provider for more
details.
Configuring via Web Page
Press OK button on the keypad of the phone to enter the status page and find out the
IP address of IP phone. Enter it (for example http://192.168.3.35) into the address bar
of web browser. The default login name and password are admin/admin.
Note:
Please locate your PC in the same network segment of IP phone [phone].X) to
access the web configuration page. Please consult your system administrator for help.
Network Settings
Choose Network->WAN Port.
DHCP: By default the phone attempts to contact a DHCP Server in your network in
order to obtain its valid network settings, e.g. IP address, sub mask, gateway, DNS
server, etc.
Static IP Address: If your phone cannot contact a DHCP Server for any reason, you
need to enter the network settings manually via Static IP Address. Please contact your
internet administrator for more details.
PPPoE: If you are using the xDSL Modem, you can connect your phone to the internet
via PPPoE mode. Please contact your ISP for the User Name and Password for internet
access.
Note:
Using the wrong network parameters may result in inaccessibility of your phone and
may also have an impact on your network performance. Please contact your network
administrator.
Account Settings
The phone attempts to register to the SIP server using the account/registrar data
provided by the automatic or manual initialization.
Choose Account, you will find the following parameters:
Field Description
Register Status It shows the register status of the phone.
Account Active You can choose on/off to enable/disable the account respectively.
Label It is shown on the LCD for users to identify the account.
Display Name It is shown as Caller ID when making a phone call.
Register Name It is authenticated ID for authentication, provided by ISP.
User Name User account information, provided by VoIP service provider.
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Password It is provided by ISP for registration.
SIP Server Server for registration, provided by ISP.
When you have finished the Network and Account Setting configuration, the Register
Status Icons will show in the idle screen:
Registered successfully
Register failed
Registering
Note:
Should the IP PBX (SIP registrar) require an authentication, you will be prompted to
enter the correct password. Make sure you are using the appropriate input method or
enter the password via the web user interface.
Configuring via keypad
Network Settings: Press Menu->Settings->Advanced Settings->Network->WAN Port
Option/PC Port Option/VLAN Option to enter the internet relating configuration page.
The default password to enter the Advanced Settings page is admin.
Account Settings: Press Menu->Settings->Advanced Settings->Accounts->Enter to
configure the account settings.
The default password to enter the Advanced Settings page is admin.
You can refer to the above “Configuring via Web Page” for the parameter details.
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Aristel IP 300 Series Overview
Overview
Keypad Instruction
You can check the following list which introduces the IP phone’s keypad in details:
Power Indication LED
It will show the power status, it will be on if the phone is powered, off if the phone is not
powered，and blink when someone calls in.
Hot Keys
The screen will display labels for these keys, to identify their context-sensitive
functions.
Line Keys
These buttons are used to active up to the six user accounts.
DSS Keys
These keys are used for various functionalities such as call /Line appearance Button,
Speed dial, Intercom, Pickup, Hold, Transfer, etc. If not stated the adjacent LED will
light when the assigned functionality is turned on.
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Dial Pad
Use the DTMF hard keys to enter numbers, letters and special characters. Depending on
the selected input mode, you can enter digits, lower / upper case or special characters.
Navigation Keys
Use the navigation keys to navigate in the display menus and confirm or cancel actions.
Audio Device Control Keys
Use the audio device control keys to perform the following actions depending on your
phone type:
：Adjust the volume of the handset, headset, speaker, ring tone and
signal tone;
：Allows for hands-free communication during calls;
：Place and receive calls through an optionally connected headset. The LED will
be on when the phone is in Headset mode;
：Mute audio transmission locally during calls;
Hard Feature Keys
：Allow users to access the voicemail interface directly;
：Enable setup of a local 3-way conference;
：Place a call on hold or resume it;
：Transfer the current call to third party;
：Press to enter the Dialed Calls interface and choose a record to dial out.
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LED Instruction
Table 1 Call /Line Appearance Button LEDs for BLF
LED Status Description
Steady green Call/line appearance is in idle status
Slow blinking red Call/line appearance is ringing
Steady red Call/line appearance is active
Fast blinking red Call/line appearance is not available
Off It is not active as call/line appearance
Table 2 Call /Line Appearance Button LEDs for BLA (Bridged Line Appearances)
LED Status Description
Steady green All of the members are in idle status
Steady red Some part（s）is seizing the line
Blinking green 300ms Some part(s) is ring-back
Blinking red 300ms Some part(s) is ringing
Steady orange Some part(s) is on the phone
Blinking Orange 500ms Some part(s) is under the public hold status, and all of the
members can retrieve the call
Blinking green 500ms Some part(s) is under the private hold status, and only the
initiator can retrieve the call
Blinking red 500ms Three way conference, all of the parts press hold
Off It is not active as BLA
Tab l e 3 L ine Ke ys
LED Status Description
Steady green The account is active
Blinking green There is an incoming call to the account
Off The phone is in idle status whatever registered
/unregistered
Table 4 Power Indication LED
LED Status Description
Steady green Power on
Blinking green There is incoming call to the device
Off Power off
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Icon Instruction
The IP Phone displays different kinds of icons on its LCD, you can refer to the following
table for their meanings:
Icon Description
Flashes when the internet is disconnected
Account register failed
Account registering
Account register successful
Missed calls
Call in
Call out
Input Method: all letters and numbers
Input Method: numbers
Input Method: letters in lower case
Input Method: letters in upper case
Call mute
Call hold
Voicemail
SMS
Call forward
DND(Do not Disturb)
Auto answer
In handset mode
In headset mode
In speaker mode
User Interface
There are two ways to customize specific options on your phones:
1. Using keypad and display on the phone;
2. Using Web user interface in an Internet browser from your PC; please refer to
“Configuration and Registration” to get into the Web interface.
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In many instances, it is possible to use both the user interfaces to operate the phone
and change settings; some, however, are only possible via a phone or web user
interface. Please refer to the following table for differences:
Phone Options Phone UI Web UI
Status
--IP
--MAC
--Firmware
--Network
--Phone
--Accounts
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Features
--Call Forward
--Call Waiting
--DSS Keys
--Key as Send
--Hot Line
--Anonymous Call
--Auto Redial Settings
--DND Code
--ReDialTone
--Emergency
--BusyToneDelay
--Return code when refuse
--Return code when DND
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Basic Phone Functions
--Language
--Time & Date
--Ring Tone
--Phone Volume
--Logo Customization
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Advanced Phone Functions
--Accounts
--Network
--Voice
--Codecs
--Echo Cancellation etc
--Phone Setting
--Backlight
--Contrast
--Lock
--Reset to factory
--Set admin password
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SIP Account
--User Option
--Account Active
--Label
--Display Name
--Register Name
--User Name
--Account
--Password
--SIP Server
--Register Status
--Server Option
--Registrar Server
--Registrar Port
--Outbound Proxy Server
--Backup Outbound Proxy Server
--OutBound Status
--NAT Traversal
--STUN Server
--STUN Status
--Missed call log
--Auto Answer
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Other Features
--Messages
--History
--Directory
--Contacts
--Blacklist
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Note:
The above table only indicates most of phone functions rather than all of them. Please
refer to the relating parts for more details.
User and Administrator Mode
Your phone can be used in user or administrator mode. Administrator mode is the
default setting with full configuration rights. The default administrator password is
admin.
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Customizing Your Phone
General Settings
Phone Status
You can view the status of your phone using the Phone interface or the Web interface.
This option allows you to review:
zNetwork status: IP, Mac, WAN/LAN, Gateway and DNS;
zPhone status: Model, Hardware, Firmware, Product ID and MAC;
zAccounts: The 6 SIP accounts status;
zFirmware version;
To check the Phone Status via Phone interface:
1) Press OK button directly or Menu hot key, choose the Status option.
2) Use the navigation keys to scroll through the list and check the specific one.
To view the Phone Status via Web interface:
Open the web browsers and input the IP Address http://WAN-ip-address; Enter the
account and password (default account and password are both “admin”); choose
Status directly to check the status.
Language
The default Phone interface language is English. The Web interface language will
depend on your computer Operation System. It will automatically match the language
with your computer.
It also supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Italian, Polish,
Turkish, Portuguese, Spanish, etc. You can change the language for the phone user
interface and the web user interface independently from each other.
Note:
All languages may not be available for selection. The available languages depend on
the language packs currently loaded to the IP phone. Please contact with your system
administrator for more information about loading language packs.
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To change the language via Phone interface：
1) Press Menu->Settings->Basic Settings->Language.
2) Scroll through the list of available languages.
3) Press the Save hot key when the desired language is highlighted. The language
appears on the graphic display will be changed to the one you chose.
4) Press Back hot key to return to the previous screen.
Time and Date
The time and date appears on the idle screen of the IP phone. If the phone can not
obtain a time and date from the call server, please contact your system administrator if
the time or date is incorrect. You can set the time manually or via the SNTP server
which is used to synchronize the time.
To change the Time and Date via the Phone interface:
1) Press Menu->Settings->Basic Settings->Time & Date.
2) If SNTP Settings is chosen, the phone will automatically get the time from the
specific NTP Server. Use the navigation keys to highlight the specific option and the
relating changes. You can set the Time Zone, NTP Server1/Server2, Daylight
Saving respectively.
3) If Manual Setting is chosen, the time can be set manually. Use the navigation keys
to highlight the option and enter the specific date and time.
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4) Press Save hot key, the time appears on the idle screen will be changed. Press Back
hot key to return to the previous screen.
To set the time format via phone interface:
1）Press Menu->Settings->Basic Settings->Time & Date->Time & Date Format.
2）Use the Switch hot key to choose a preferred time format: 12 hour or 24 hour.
3) Use the Switch hot key to choose a preferred date format, the IP phone can support
7 kind of date display format.
4) Press the Save hot key to save the changes and return to the previous screen.
To change the Time and Date via the Web interface:
Choose Phone->Preference to do the relating changes. You can also change the Update
Interval which specifies the time frequency that the phone refreshes the time
automatically. Please refer to the instruction above for the parameters’ detail.
To change the Daylight Saving Time Settings via the Web interface:
1) Choose Phone->Preference->Daylight Saving Time to do the relating changes.
2) Choose Enable option, then you can set the Daylight Saving Time automatically.
3) Choose Automatic. There is a table named as AutoDST.xml has been saved in the
configuration file, if the table includes daylight saving time of your time zone, it will
show the Fixed Type: By Date or By Week. And the daylight saving time is
unchangeable, unless to update the AutoDST.xml via auto provision.
Note:
By default the time zone is +8 China (Beijing), Daylight Saving Time is Automatic.
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