Customizing Your Phone47For the SIP-T42S/T42G/T41S/T41P/T40P/T40G IP phone, navigate to Menu->Features->Key As Send.2. Select # or * from the Key As Send field, or select Disabled to disable this feature.3. Press Save.Customizing the Soft KeysYou can customize the function of the soft keys displayed in the bottom of the Idle screen for the SIP-T42S/T42G/T41S/T41P/T40P/T40G IP phone. This feature is typically used to access frequently used functions, to createmenu shortcuts to access frequently used phone settings. The soft keys perform the same functions as the hard keys.CautionWe recommend that you should keep a Menu soft key, otherwise you may not access the phone settings.Procedure1. Navigate to Menu->Settings->Advanced Settings->Softkey Label.2. Select the desired soft key, and then press Enter.3. Select the desired key type from the Type field.4. (Optional.) Select the desired line from the Account ID field.5. (Optional.) Enter the string that will appear on the LCD screen in the Label field.6. (Optional.) Enter the corresponding value in the Value field.7. Press Save.Phone LockPhone lock helps you to protect your phone from unauthorized use. You can lock your phone manually when you arenot using it or lock it automatically after being idle for a specified time.TopicsPhone Lock Types and Waiting TimeSetting the Phone LockLocking Your Phone ManuallyUnlocking Your PhoneChanging Your Phone Unlock PINPhone Lock Types and Waiting TimeThere are three phone lock types:l Lock the Menu soft key: it prevents unauthorized users from accessing the menu, changing the personal settingsfor your phone.l Lock the Function keys: it only allows unauthorized users to use the keypad for placing a call, answering or reject-ing an incoming call and ending a call.l Lock all keys: it only allows unauthorized users to use the keypad for dialing emergency number or authorized num-bers that set up by your administrator, answering or rejecting an incoming call and ending a call.NoteThe Volume key, HEADSET key and Speakerphone key are always available when you lock the phone.You can set a waiting time to lock your phone automatically. If the waiting time is set to 0, the phone will not be auto-matically locked. You need to lock your phone manually.