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Chapter3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone
You must connect the Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network and to a power
source before using it. See Figure3-1 for a graphical representation of the
connections.
Note Before you install a phone, even if it is new, upgrade the phone to the current
firmware image.
Note Before using external devices, read the “Using External Devices with Your Cisco
UnifiedIP Phone” section on page 3-8 for safety and performance information.
To install a CiscoUnified IP Phone, perform the following steps:
Procedure Notes Reference
1. Connect the handset to the
Handset port.
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2. Connect a headset to the
Headset port.
Optional. You can add a headset
later if you do not connect one
now.
See the “Headset” section on
page 3-6 for supported headsets.
3. Connect the power supply to
the Cisco DC Adapter port.
Optional. See the “Providing Power to the
Phone” section on page 2-4.