Page 3 - Softkey Definitions
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Page 5 - Contents; Getting Started
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) v Contents Getting Started 1 Using this Guide 1 Finding Additional Information 2 Accessing Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series eLearning Tutorials 2 Safety and Performance Information 2 Cisco Product Securit...
Page 6 - Advanced Call Handling
vi OL-22332-01 Using Hold and Resume 6 Using Mute 7 Switching Between Multiple Calls 8 Switching an In-Progress Call to Another Phone 8 Viewing Multiple Calls 9 Transferring Calls 10 Sending a Call to a Voice Message System 11 Forwarding Calls to Another Number 11 Using Do Not Disturb 13 Making Conf...
Page 7 - Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) vii Using Cisco Extension Mobility 12 Managing Business Calls Using a Single Phone Number 14 Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone 1 Using a Handset 1 Using a Headset 1 Using a Speakerphone 2 Using Aut...
Page 8 - Understanding Additional Configuration Options; Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
viii OL-22332-01 Understanding Additional Configuration Options 1 Troubleshooting Your Phone 1 General Troubleshooting 1 Viewing Phone Administration Data 2 Using the Quality Reporting Tool 3 Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms 1 Index 1
Page 9 - Using this Guide
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Getting Started Using this Guide This guide provides you with an overview of the features available on your phone. You can read it completely for a solid understanding of your phone’s capabilities or refe...
Page 10 - Finding Additional Information; Safety and Performance Information
2 OL-22332-01 Finding Additional Information • You can access the most current Cisco Unified IP Phone documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/products_user_guide_list.html • You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.co...
Page 11 - Cisco Product Security Overview
Getting Started Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 3 Power Outage Your accessibility to emergency service through the phone is dependent on the phone being powered. If there is an interruption in the power supply, Service and Emergency Calli...
Page 12 - Accessibility Features
4 OL-22332-01 Accessibility Features The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series provides accessibility features for the vision impaired, the blind, and the hearing and mobility impaired. For detailed information about the features on these phones, see Accessibility Features for the Cisco Unified IP Phon...
Page 13 - Connecting Your Phone
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Connecting Your Phone Your system administrator will likely connect your new Cisco Unified IP Phone to the corporate IP telephony network. If that is not the case, refer to the following figure and table ...
Page 17 - An Overview of Your Phone; Understanding Buttons and Hardware
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 An Overview of Your Phone Cisco Unified IP Phones are full-feature telephones that provide voice communication over the data network that your computer uses, allowing you to place and receive phone calls,...
Page 22 - Understanding Lines and Calls
6 OL-22332-01 Understanding Lines and Calls The terms lines and calls can be easily confused. • Lines—Each corresponds to a directory number or intercom number that others can use to call you. Your phone can support up to eight lines, depending on your phone and configuration. To see your phone line...
Page 23 - Understanding Line and Call Icons
An Overview of Your Phone Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 7 Understanding Line and Call Icons Your phone displays icons to help you determine the line and call state. Icon Line or call state Description On-hook line No call activity on th...
Page 24 - Understanding Phone Screen Features
8 OL-22332-01 Understanding Phone Screen Features The following figure shows how your main phone screen may look with an active call. Note The Messages, Directories, and Services screens on your phone may appear in Normal mode or in Wide mode depending on how your phone has been set up. A phone wind...
Page 25 - Choosing Phone Screen Items
An Overview of Your Phone Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 9 Choosing Phone Screen Items There are different ways to choose items on your phone’s screen. Cleaning and Maintaining the Phone Screen Cisco Unified IP Phone 7975G, 7971G-GE, and...
Page 26 - Understanding Feature Buttons and Menus
10 OL-22332-01 Cisco Unified IP Phone 7965G and 7945G Use only a soft, dry cloth to wipe the phone screen. Do not use any liquids or powders on the phone, as they can contaminate phone components and cause failures. When the phone is in power save mode, the touchscreen is blank and the Display butto...
Page 27 - Accessing the Help System on Your Phone; Understanding Feature Availability
An Overview of Your Phone Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 11 Accessing the Help System on Your Phone Your phone provides a comprehensive online help system. Help topics appear on the phone screen. Understanding Feature Availability Depend...
Page 31 - Basic Call Handling; Placing a Call—Basic Options
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Basic Call Handling You can perform basic call-handling tasks using a range of features and services. Feature availability can vary; see your system administrator for more information. Placing a Call—Basi...
Page 32 - Placing a Call—Additional Options
2 OL-22332-01 • When you pre-dial, your phone tries to anticipate the number you are dialing by displaying matching numbers (if available) from your Placed Calls log. This is called Auto Dial. To call a number displayed with Auto Dial, press the number, or scroll to it and go off-hook. • If you make...
Page 34 - Answering a Call
4 OL-22332-01 Answering a Call You can answer a call by lifting the handset, or you can use other options if they are available on your phone. Place a call using Fast Dial Note Before using this option, your system administrator must configure this feature and assign a service URL to the line button...
Page 37 - Using Mute
Basic Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 7 Tips • Engaging the Hold feature typically generates music (if Music on Hold is configured) or a beeping tone. • If you receive an alert for an incoming call and a reverting call at th...
Page 39 - Viewing Multiple Calls
Basic Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 9 Viewing Multiple Calls Understanding how multiple calls display on your phone can help you organize your call-handling efforts. In standard viewing mode, your phone displays calls as f...
Page 40 - Transferring Calls
10 OL-22332-01 Transferring Calls Transfer redirects a connected call. The target is the number to which you want to transfer the call. Tips • If on-hook transfer is enabled on your phone, you can either hang up to complete the call, or press Transfer and then hang up. • If on-hook transfer is not e...
Page 41 - Sending a Call to a Voice Message System; Forwarding Calls to Another Number
Basic Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 11 Sending a Call to a Voice Message System You can use iDivert to send an active, ringing, or on-hold call to your voice message system. Depending on the type of call and your phone con...
Page 43 - Using Do Not Disturb
Basic Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 13 Using Do Not Disturb You can use the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature to turn off only the ringer on your phone or to turn off all audible and visual notifications of incoming calls. Your...
Page 44 - Using Conference Features; Using Conference
14 OL-22332-01 Using Conference Features You can create a conference in various ways, depending on your needs and the features that are available on your phone. • Conference—Enables you to create a standard (ad hoc) conference by calling each participant. Use the Confrn softkey or the Conference but...
Page 45 - Using Join
Basic Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 15 Using Join Join enables you to combine two or more existing calls to create a conference in which you are a participant. Tips • If you frequently join more than two parties into a sin...
Page 46 - Using cBarge
16 OL-22332-01 Using cBarge You can create a conference by using cBarge to add yourself to a call on a shared line. Using Meet-Me Meet-Me conferencing enables you to start or join a conference by calling the conference number. Tip If you call a secure Meet-Me conference number from a non-secure phon...
Page 47 - Viewing or Removing Conference Participants; Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls
Basic Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 17 Viewing or Removing Conference Participants During a standard (ad hoc) conference, you can view a list of participants and remove participants. Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls You...
Page 49 - Speed Dialing
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Advanced Call Handling Advanced call-handling tasks involve special features that your system administrator might configure for your phone depending on your call-handling needs and work environment. Speed...
Page 50 - Picking Up a Redirected Call on Your Phone
2 OL-22332-01 Picking Up a Redirected Call on Your Phone Call PickUp enables you to answer a call that is ringing on a coworker’s phone by redirecting the call to your phone. You might use Call PickUp if you share call-handling tasks with coworkers. Use Fast Dial 1. Create a Personal Address Book en...
Page 51 - Storing and Retrieving Parked Calls
Advanced Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 3 Tips • If multiple calls are available for pickup, your phone picks up the oldest call first (the call that has been ringing for the longest time ). • If you press GPickUp or Group ...
Page 52 - Logging Out of Hunt Groups
4 OL-22332-01 Tips • You have a limited time to retrieve a parked call before it reverts to ringing at the original number. See your system administrator for details. • Your system administrator can assign Directed Call Park buttons to available line buttons on your Cisco Unified IP Phone or on your...
Page 53 - Using a Shared Line; Understanding Shared Lines; Using Barge to Add Yourself to a Shared-Line Call
Advanced Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 5 Tip Logging out of hunt groups does not prevent non-hunt group calls from ringing your phone. Using a Shared Line Your system administrator might ask you to use a shared line if you...
Page 54 - Understanding Barge Features; Using Barge Features
6 OL-22332-01 Understanding Barge Features cBarge and Barge Depending on how your phone is configured, you can add yourself to a non-private call on a shared line using either cBarge or Barge: • cBarge converts the call into a standard conference, allowing you to add new participants. See Making Con...
Page 55 - Preventing Others from Viewing or Barging a Shared-Line Call
Advanced Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 7 • If a phone that is using the shared line has Privacy disabled and is configured with Private Line Automated Ringdown (PLAR), the barge and cBarge features will still be available....
Page 56 - Using BLF to Determine a Line State
8 OL-22332-01 Using BLF to Determine a Line State Busy Lamp Field (BLF) features allow you to view the state of a phone line that is associated with a speed-dial button, call log, or directory listing on your phone. If you use BLF Pickup, you can answer a ringing call for the line that you are monit...
Page 57 - Making and Receiving Secure Calls
Advanced Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 9 Making and Receiving Secure Calls Depending on how your system administrator configured your phone system, your phone may support making and receiving secure calls. Your phone can s...
Page 59 - Tracing Suspicious Calls
Advanced Call Handling Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 11 Note There are interactions, restrictions, and limitations that affect how security features work on your phone. For more information, see your system administrator. Note A device ...
Page 60 - Using Cisco Extension Mobility
12 OL-22332-01 Tips • When you make or receive an MLPP-enabled call, you will hear special ring tones and call waiting tones that differ from the standard tones. • If you enter an invalid MLPP access number, a verbal announcement will alert you of the error. • An MLPP-enabled call retains its priori...
Page 62 - Managing Business Calls Using a Single Phone Number
14 OL-22332-01 Managing Business Calls Using a Single Phone Number Intelligent Session Control associates your mobile phone number with your business phone number. When you receive a call to your remote destination (mobile phone), your desk phone does not ring; only your remote destination rings. Wh...
Page 65 - Using a Handset
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone You can use your phone with these audio devices: a handset, headset, or speakerphone. The phone is off-hook when the handset is lifted or another audio device is...
Page 66 - Using a Speakerphone
2 OL-22332-01 If you use AutoAnswer, see Using AutoAnswer with a Headset or Speakerphone, page 3 . Using a Wireless Headset Cisco Unified IP Phones 7975G, 7965G, and 7945G support wireless headsets. Refer to the wireless headset documentation for information about using the wireless headset’s remote...
Page 67 - Using AutoAnswer with a Headset or Speakerphone
Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 3 Using AutoAnswer with a Headset or Speakerphone When AutoAnswer is enabled, your phone answers incoming calls automatically after a few rings. Your system admini...
Page 69 - Changing Phone Settings; Customizing Rings and Message Indicators
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Changing Phone Settings You can personalize your Cisco Unified IP Phone by adjusting the ring tone, background image, and other settings. Customizing Rings and Message Indicators You can customize how you...
Page 70 - Customizing the Phone Screen
2 OL-22332-01 Tip You can customize your phone to have up to six distinctive ring tones. In addition, you can have a default ring tone. Customizing the Phone Screen You can adjust the characteristics of the phone screen. Change the way the audible voice message indicator sounds on your phone 1. Log ...
Page 73 - Using Call Logs and Directories; Using Call Logs
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Using Call Logs and Directories This section describes how you can use call logs and directories. To access both features, use the Directories button . Using Call Logs Your phone maintains call logs that ...
Page 75 - Directory Dialing
Using Call Logs and Directories Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 3 Tips • (SCCP and SIP phones) Your phone may be set up for international call logging, which is indicated by a “+” symbol on the call logs, redial, or call directory entries...
Page 76 - Using Corporate Directory on Your Phone; Using Personal Directory on Your Phone
4 OL-22332-01 Using Corporate Directory on Your Phone You can use a corporate directory to place calls to coworkers. Tip Use the numbers on your keypad to enter characters on your phone screen. Use the Navigation button on your phone to move between input fields. Using Personal Directory on Your Pho...
Page 79 - Accessing Voice Messages
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Accessing Voice Messages To access voice messages, press the Messages button . Note Your company determines the voice-message service that your phone system uses. For the most accurate and detailed inform...
Page 81 - Using the User Options Web Pages; Accessing Your User Options Web Pages
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Using the User Options Web Pages Your Cisco Unified IP Phone is a network device that can share information with other network devices in your company, including your personal computer. You can use your c...
Page 82 - Configuring Features and Services on the Web; Using the Personal Directory on the Web; Using Your Personal Address Book on the Web
2 OL-22332-01 Configuring Features and Services on the Web The topics in this section describe how to configure features and services from your User Options web pages after logging in. See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 1 . Using the Personal Directory on the Web The Personal Directory ...
Page 83 - Configuring Fast Dials on the Web
Using the User Options Web Pages Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 3 Configuring Fast Dials on the Web This section describes how to assign Fast Dials from your User Options web pages. Edit a PAB entry 1. Search for a PAB entry. 2. Click a ...
Page 84 - Using the Address Book Synchronization Tool; Setting Up Speed Dials on the Web
4 OL-22332-01 Tips • You can create up to 500 Fast Dial and PAB entries. • You can create a new Fast Dial entry without using a PAB entry. These Fast Dial entries are labeled “raw” in the User Options web pages and do not display a configurable text label. Using the Address Book Synchronization Tool...
Page 85 - Setting Up Phone Services on the Web
Using the User Options Web Pages Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 5 Setting Up Phone Services on the Web Phone services can include special phone features, network data, and web-based information (for example, stock quotes and movie listin...
Page 87 - Controlling User Settings on the Web; Controlling Line Settings on the Web
Using the User Options Web Pages Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 7 Controlling User Settings on the Web User settings include your password, PIN, and language (locale) settings. Tip Your PIN and password allow you to access different feat...
Page 89 - Setting Up Phones and Access Lists for Mobile Connect
Using the User Options Web Pages Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 9 Setting Up Phones and Access Lists for Mobile Connect When using Mobile Connect, you must add your mobile and other phones that you want to use to make and receive calls u...
Page 91 - Using Cisco
Using the User Options Web Pages Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 11 Using Cisco WebDialer Cisco WebDialer enables you to make calls on your Cisco Unified IP Phone to directory contacts by clicking items in a web browser. Your system admin...
Page 95 - Troubleshooting Your Phone
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Troubleshooting Your Phone This section provides troubleshooting information for your Cisco Unified IP Phone. General Troubleshooting This section provides information to help you troubleshoot general pro...
Page 96 - Viewing Phone Administration Data
2 OL-22332-01 Viewing Phone Administration Data Your system administrator may ask you to access administration data on your phone for troubleshooting purposes. The phone shows an error message when you attempt to set up Call Forward All Your phone may reject your attempt to set up Call Forward All d...
Page 97 - Using the Quality Reporting Tool
Troubleshooting Your Phone Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 3 Using the Quality Reporting Tool Your system administrator may temporarily configure your phone with the Quality Reporting Tool (QRT) to troubleshoot performance problems. You c...
Page 101 - Index
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1 Index A Abbreviated Dialing 4 access list 9 Address Book Synchronization Tool 4 answering calls 4 ASCII label field support 4 audio problems 3 audio, quality of 3 authenticated calls 9 Auto Dial 1 AutoAns...