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Function Keys
The telephones provide 10 (COMfortel 1400 IP) or 15 (COMfortel 2600/3600 IP) programmable function keys with LED. This keys can each be defined with two functions (on two levels). In addition, touch function keys can be created on the display and can each be defined with one function.
Up to three COMfortel Xtension300 key extension modules (not included in the scope of delivery) can be attached to the COMfortel 2600/3600 IP to add programmable function keys. The modules are mounted on the right-hand side of the telephone. On each module 30 programmable function keys with LED are available.
 
Proceed as follows:
Using the Configuration Manager to Configure a Function Key
 
1.
Open the page  > Function keys.
2.
Only COMfortel 2600/3600 IP: In the Key selection list field, select the key extension module whose keys you want to define.
Note: Only COMfortel 2600/3600 IP: Keys 16 to 105 are not available until you connect COMfortel Xtension300 key extension modules (not included in the scope of delivery) to the telephone.
3.
Note: Not every function supports the configuration of a touch function key.
4.
Note: To change the settings for a function key that already has a function assigned to it, click that key.
The current settings for the key assignment are shown in the display.
5.
In the Description entry field, enter a description for the key.
Note: The key description is used for printing the label and for the displaying in the telephone.
6.
In the Operation list field, select one of the following options, if available for the function in question:
toggle: Press the key to switch the function on or off.
switch on: Enables the function.
switch off: Disables the function.
7.
In the Permission level list field, select one of the following options, if available for the function in question:
User: The function key can be changed by users, sub-administrators and administrators.
Sub-administrator: The function key can only be changed by sub-administrators and administrators.
Administrator: The function key can only be changed by administrators.
Note: Possible further settings are described in the chapter of the corresponding function.
Using the Telephone to Configure a Function Key
 
1.
Tap on  > Function keys.
2.
Press the function key you want to define.
The LEDs of the function keys that are already assigned on one level light up yellow. If a function key is assigned on both levels, the LED is red.
Note: Only COMfortel 2600/3600 IP: Keys 16 to 105 are not available until you connect COMfortel Xtension300 key extension modules (not included in the scope of delivery) to the telephone.
3.
4.
In the Operation list field, select one of the following options, if available for the function in question:
toggle: Press the key to switch the function on or off.
switch on: Enables the function.
switch off: Disables the function.
5.
6.
Tap on Assign.
7.
Tap on Exit.
Note: Possible further settings are described in the chapter of the corresponding function.

COMfortel 1400 IP/2600 IP/3600 IP - Firmware V2.8 - Advanced Information V08 12/2020