Cisco Systems 6901 manual OL-23874-01

Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone

Understanding the Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911

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Line button	Allows users to pick up second incoming call. The line button LED shows
	call status.
	The line button enables users to answer an incoming call and swap between
	two calls on the line. The LED associated with the line button lights up to
	reflect the line status.
	The line button illuminates to indicate status:
	•	Green, steady—Active call
	•	Green, flashing—Held call
	•	Amber, flashing—Incoming call
	• Amber, steady—Call Forward All activated
	• Red, steady—Remote line in use (shared line)
	• Red, flashing—Remote line on hold
Volume button	Controls the handset and the ringer volume (on-hook).

Keypad	Allows you to dial phone numbers, *, and #, and choose menu items (by
	entering the item number).
Handset light strip	Lights up to indicate a ringing call (flashing red) or a new voice message
	(steady red).

Cisco Unified IP Phone 6901 and 6911 Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.5 (SCCP and SIP)

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