Adding a New Speed Dial, To add a new speed dial

2420 and 5420 User Guide

Adding a New Speed Dial

To add a new speed dial:

1.Press SpDial. If SpDial is not shown and to exit the current screen, press Exit and

then press Add. If a message appears stating that the speed dial list is full, you must first delete an existing entry before adding any new entry. See Deleting a Speed Dial.

To switch between Name and Number entry, press next to the item you want to edit. The options also change accordingly.

2.With Name selected, begin entering text using the telephone keypad. Each key is marked with the letters and number it provides. You may have to press the key more than once depending on the character you require. For example:

∙The key 2 is also marked as A, B and C. To enter a C, press 2 until C is displayed.

∙If the next character you want to enter is on the same key, press to move the cursor right and then enter the character.

∙By default the first letter is entered in upper-case and the phone then switches to lower-

case entry mode. To change the case of the current character, press Case.

∙To enter a space, press Space.

∙If you make a mistake, press Backspace to delete the character to the left of the cursor.

∙If you have made a mistake in the middle of a character string and do not wish to

backspace and re-enter all the characters, press to step back to one character before

the point where you wish to edit. Either insert the new character or press Backspace to delete the character to the left of the cursor.

∙Press * once enters a . (period) or twice a * (asterix). To enter more than one * (asterix) or

. (period), press to move the cursor to the right and then enter the character.

∙Press # once enters a – (dash) or twice enters a # (hash). To enter more than one # (hash) or - (dash), press to move the cursor to the right and then enter the character.

3.When the name is set as required, press Number.

4.Enter the number required using the dialling keypad. For external numbers remember to enter any external dialling prefix required (e.g. 9).

∙To enter a hyphen, press Hyphen. This does not affect the number dialed but may help make numbers more readable.

∙To enter a 1.5 second pause, press Pause. This will appear as a , (comma) character in the phone number.

∙To move the cursor left or right, press and .

5.To save the speed dial and return to the speed dial list, press Save.

6.To return to the speed dial list without saving the changes, press Cancel.

7.To return to the call handling screen without saving the changes, press Exit.

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5420, 2420 specifications

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Starting with the Avaya 2420, this model is particularly recognized for its user-friendly design. It supports a variety of telephony features that enhance communication efficiency. The phone comes equipped with a standard backlit display, enabling users to easily navigate menus and read information even in low-light environments. The keypad is designed for comfort and reliability, facilitating quick dialing and access to frequently used features, such as hold, transfer, and conference calling.

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