An Overview of Your Phone
Your Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series is a full-feature telephone that provides voice communication over the same data network that your computer uses, allowing you to place and receive phone calls, put calls on hold, transfer calls, make conference calls, and so on.
In addition to basic call-handling features, your Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series can provide enhanced productivity features that extend your call-handling capabilities. Depending on configuration, your phone supports:
•Access to network data, XML applications, and web-based services.
•Online customizing of phone features and services from your User Options web pages.
•A comprehensive online help system that displays information on the phone screen.
Understanding Buttons and Hardware
You can use the figure below to identify buttons and hardware on your phone.