Ending a Call

To end a call, hang up. See the table below for details.

If you want to...

Then...

 

 

 

Hang up while using the handset

Return the handset to its cradle. Or press EndCall.

 

 

 

Hang up while using the headset

Press

. If you want to keep headset mode activated (keep

 

the button lit after hanging up), press EndCall.

 

 

 

Hang up while using the speakerphone

Press

or EndCall.

 

 

Hang up one call but preserve another

Press EndCall. If necessary, remove the call from hold first.

call on the same line

 

 

 

 

 

Using Hold and Resume

Only one call can be active at any given time; all other calls will be placed on hold.

If you want to...

Then...

 

 

 

Put a call on hold

Make sure the call you want to put on hold is highlighted and press Hold.

 

 

Remove a call from

Make sure that the appropriate call is highlighted and press Resume.

hold on the current line

 

 

 

 

 

Remove a call from

Press

(a blinking line button). If there is a single call holding on this

hold on a different line

line, the call will resume automatically. If there are multiple calls holding,

 

make sure that the appropriate call is highlighted and press Resume. Note

 

that a held call is indicated by the call-on-hold icon:

 

 

 

Tips

Engaging the Hold feature typically generates music or a beeping tone. For this reason, avoid putting a conference call on hold.

Using Mute

Mute disables the audio input for your phone. With Mute enabled, you can hear other parties on a call but they cannot hear you.

If you want to...

Then...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toggle Mute on

Press

.

 

 

 

 

 

Toggle Mute off

Press

.

 

 

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems 7970 warranty Ending a Call, Using Hold and Resume, Using Mute, Or EndCall