Managing the User Options Web Pages

Chapter 5 Configuring Features, Templates, Services, and Users

Refer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide for more information about adding users. Refer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager System Guide for details about user information.

•To add users in batches, use the Bulk Administration Tool. This method also enables you to set an identical default password for all users.

Refer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Bulk Administration Guide for details.

From the User Options web page, users can customize and control several phone features and settings. For detailed information about the User Options web pages, refer to Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series Phone Guide.

Giving Users Access to the User Options Web Pages

Before a user can access the User Options web pages, you must use Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration to add the user to a standard Cisco Unified Communications Manager end user group. To do so, choose User Management > User Group. You must also associate appropriate phones with the user. To perform these procedures, from Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration, choose User Management > End User.

For additional information, refer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide, “End User Configuration” section.

Specifying Options that Appear on the User Options Web Pages

Most options that are on the User Options web pages appear by default. However, the following options must be set by the system administrator by using Enterprise Parameters Configuration settings in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration:

•Show Ring Settings

•Show Line Text Label Settings

•Show Call Forwarding

Note The settings apply to all User Options web pages at your site.

To specify the options that appear on the User Options web pages, follow these steps:

Procedure

Step 1 From Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration, choose System > Enterprise

Parameters.

The Enterprise Parameters Configuration window displays.

Step 2 In the CCMUser Parameters area, specify whether a parameter appears on the User Options web pages by choosing one of these values from the Parameter Value drop-down list box for the parameter:

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7970G, 7971G-GE specifications

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One of the main features of the 7971G-GE is its high-resolution color display. The 5-inch LCD screen provides users with a visually appealing and intuitive interface, allowing for easy navigation through menus and contacts. The phone supports up to six lines, making it ideal for users who require multiple lines for simultaneous calls. Users can effortlessly manage calls with the ability to switch between lines and access important call features like hold, transfer, and conference calling.

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