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10 Oct 2016 / Ver. A
Configuration Manual
Ascom d43 DECT Handset
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5. Handset Configuration
5.3 Central Phonebook
If the system is equipped with a messaging server with a phonebook service, the Central
Phonebook on that server can be accessed from the handset. The number to be used is set
to default 999999. It can be changed by editing parameters in a Number or a template.
If the system is not equipped with a Central Phonebook, this menu option can be removed
from the handset by entering an empty value for the corresponding parameter.
The parameter can be set specifically for each PBX subscription on the handset and is
accessed from Systems > System x > PBX Settings > Numbers. "System x" is replaced with
the subscription (System A - System H) that is configured.
5.4 Company Phonebook
It is possible to create a phonebook that is administered centrally and uploaded to the
handset from WinPDM/Device Manager. If this feature is used, entries from Contacts and
Company Phonebook are merged. The Company Phonebook entries are locked and cannot
be edited in the handset.
1 Create a Company phonebook file.
2 Import the Company phonebook file to WinPDM/Device Manager, refer to the
corresponding Installation and Operation Manual.
3 Upload the company phonebook file to the handset via WinPDM/Device Manager,
refer to the corresponding installation and operation manual.
5.4.1 Create a Company
Phonebook File
The phonebook file (.cpb) is created from an Excel file using a script to extract the
information and create to the phonebook file (.cpb). The Excel file is provided by your
supplier.
The handset supports a maximum length of 24 characters in each field, additional
characters are truncated when the phonebook file is created. The following characters are
accepted in the handset number field in the phonebook file, but are ignored when the
phonebook file is created: "(", ")", "-" and " "(space).
5.4.2 Upload a Phonebook File
In WinPDM/Device Manager, go to the devices tab and select device(s). In the Device menu,
select Upload phonebook.
5.4.3 Delete Company Phonebook Entries
Company phonebook entries in a handset can be deleted by downloading an empty
company phonebook file to the handset.
5.5 Import Contacts
A centrally administered local phonebook of contacts can be created and uploaded to the
handset from the WinPDM/Device Manager.
5.5.1 Create Local Phonebook File
The local phonebook file is created by an Excel file provided by the handset supplier.