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Basic Call Handling
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 informations.
Placing a Call—Basic Options
Here are some easy ways to place a call on your Cisco Unified IP Phone.
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If you want to... | Then... | | | see... |
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Place a call using the handset | Pick up the handset and enter a number. | An Overview of Your |
| | | | | Phone, page 15 |
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Place a call using the | Press | and enter a number. | Using a Handset, |
speakerphone | | | | | Headset, and |
| | | | | Speakerphone, page 33 |
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Place a call using a headset | Press | and enter a number. Or, if | Using a Handset, |
| is lit, press New Call and enter a number. | Headset, and |
| | | | | Speakerphone, page 33 |
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Redial a number | Lift the handset and press Redial to dial | Using Call Logs, page 35 |
| the last number, or press Redial to | |
| activate the speakerphone or headset. | |
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Place a call while another call | 1. | Press Hold. | | Using Hold and Resume, |
is active (using the same line) | 2. | Press New Call. | | page 23 |
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| 3. | Enter a number. | | |
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Dial from a call log | 1. | Choose | > Missed Calls, | Using Call Logs, page 35 |
| | Received Calls, or Placed Calls. | |
| 2. | Select the listing or scroll to it and go | |
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Cisco Unified IP Phone 7960G and 7940G for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SIP) | 21 |
Including License and Warranty
Page
Common Phone Tasks
Phone Screen Icons Button Icons
Contents
Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone
Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Index
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If you want to Then
Using this Guide
Getting Started
Waarschuwing Belangrijke Veiligheidsinstructies
Safety and Performance Information
Finding Additional Information
Warnung Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Varoitus Tärkeitä Turvallisuusohjeita
Aviso Instruções Importantes DE Segurança
Avvertenza Importanti Istruzioni Sulla Sicurezza
Spara Dessa Anvisningar
Varning! Viktiga Säkerhetsanvisningar
Guarde Estas Instruções
GEM Disse Anvisninger
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Getting Started
Power Outage
When connecting cables
Using an External Power Supply
Using External Devices
Accessibility Features
Connecting Your Phone
Headset Information
Adjusting the Footstand
Adjusting the Handset Rest
Audio Quality Subjective to the User
Understanding Buttons and Hardware
An Overview of Your Phone
Cisco Unified IP Phone I7940G
Description
An Overview of Your Phone
Cleaning the Phone Screen
Understanding Phone Screen Features
Entering and Editing Text
Understanding Feature Buttons and Menus
If you want to
Understanding Feature Availability
Understanding Lines vs. Calls
Placing a Call-Basic Options
Basic Call Handling
For more information
If you want to Then See
Answering a Call
Placing a Call-Additional Options
Corporate
Select
Ending a Call
Using Hold and Resume
Or EndCall
Tip
Switching Between Multiple Calls
Using Mute
Tips
Transferring Calls
Resume
Forwarding All Calls to Another Number
Making Conference Calls
Call Preferences Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb
Call Preferences Speed Dial Lines
Advanced Call Handling
Speed Dialing
Blocking Anonymous Calls
Using Caller ID Blocking
Using Auto-Complete Number
Using Call Hold Ringback
Using Call Waiting
Using Stutter Message Waiting
Configure Call Waiting Press Call Preferences Call Waiting
Using a Shared Line
Using Auto Answer Intercom
URL Dialing
Call Preferences Auto Answer Intercom
Obtaining a Headset
Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone
Customizing Rings and Message Indicators
Using Phone Settings
Customizing the Phone Screen
Ring Type
Using Call Logs
Using Call Logs and Directories
Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls. Each log can
Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls
Corporate Directory exact name can vary
Using Corporate Directory
Personal Directory name may vary
Using Personal Directory
Accessing Voice Messages
Customizing Your Phone on the Web
Accessing Your User Options Web Pages
If you want to Then do this
Options Device
Click Delete Selected
Configuring Features and Services on the Web
Click Phone Services
If you want to Then do this after you log
Click Service URL
Click Line Settings
Controlling Line Settings on the Web
If you Then For more information
Understanding Additional Configuration Options
Viewing Phone Administration Data
Troubleshooting Your Phone
Symptom Explanation
If you are asked to Then
Duration of Hardware Warranty
Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
To Receive a Return Materials Authorization RMA Number
Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware
Index
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