FAQ Desktop - Freely programmable functions

Action URLs are basically HTTP GET Requests that allow the phone to interact with web server applications. They can be used to send various data from the phone to a web server, like the customized settings stored on the phone; passwords are replaced by empty strings. Action URLs can be triggered by predefined events ("Action URL Settings" page of the phone's web interface) or manually by a pressing a function key that has been programmed to trigger an action.

With this setting, your phone will automatically accept incoming calls when it is idle. If you leave the text field empty, incoming calls for all configured identities will be accepted; if you enter the number of an identity in the text field, only calls to that identity will be accepted automatically (i.e., 1 for Identity 1, 2 for Identity 2 etc.).

This function key allows showing the status (idle, ringing, held call, busy) of another extension on the key's LED. By pressing the key, it may also be possible to pick up calls ringing on the extension, to dial the extension when the phone is idle, and to transfer an incoming call ringing on your own extension. These functionalities depend on your PBX; for more information, please check snom's interoperability page and the PBX manual.
With Asterisk, generally use this feature rather than extension.

This is a function key that is connected to your PBX to perform a task specified in the buttons document. For more information, see the detailed feature description at http://
wiki.gigasetpro/Features/LED_Remote_Control.

This function key can be used by call agents to perform one of three different functions, depending on the value entered in the "Number" text field:

• Logging onto and off the system.
  Text field entry: F_CALL_AGENT_LOGGEDIN.
  
  
• Signalìng readyness to accept calls. For this function to work, the agent must be logged in.
  Text field entry: F_CALL_AGENT_READY.
  
  
• Announcing that they are working after a call. For this function to work, the agent must be logged in.
  Text field entry: F_CALL_AGENT_WORKINGAFTERCALL.

This function key can be used for PBX-based conferences and for local conferences on the phone itself.

• PBX-based conferences. When a conference room or conference account has been created on the server for an individual identity, you can dedicate a function key to calling and monitoring the conference room. Select the identity and the "Conference server" function from the respective drop-down menus and enter the SIP URI of the conference room in the "Number" text field. For information on how to use this key with your particular PBX, please check the PBX manual.
  
  
• Phone-based conferences. If there is no SIP URI in the text field, pressing the function key will initiate a phone-based conference with all held calls and any active call.

This function allows the specification of arbitrary key sequences (allowed digits: "0-9", "*", "#", "A-D" and flash: "!") which will be sent via DTMF when this key is pressed during an active call.

This function key allows showing the status (idle, ringing, held call, busy) of another extension on the key's LED. By pressing the key, it may also be possible to pick up calls ringing on the extension, to dial the extension when the phone is idle, and to transfer an incoming call ringing on your own extension. These functionalities depend on your PBX; for more information, please check interoperability page and the PBX manual.
With Asterisk, generally use BLF rather than this function.

All incoming calls will be forwarded to the number (extension or external phone number) specified under "Number". The key is used to turn forwarding of all calls on and off; the red LED lights up when the function is turned on.

Pressing a function key mapped with "Intercom" will establish a two-way connection to the extension specified in the "Number" text field; that extension must have enabled intercom reception on its web interface (Advanced Settings > Behavior tab > Phone Behavior > Intercom Policy "only in idle" or "always").

"Intercom Policy" settings on the phone being called via intercom:

Always: The intercom call will connect to the called phone automatically; if the called phone is in a call, that call will be placed on hold.

Only in idle: The intercom call will connect to the called phone automatically if the called phone is idle. If it is in a call, the incoming intercom call will be announced as call waiting.

Off: Pressing the intercom key will call the extension specified in the "Number" text field where it will be treated like any other incoming call, i.e., ring, be forwarded, etc.