An Overview of Your Video Phone

Selecting Calls

Many phone features require that you select the calls you want to use with a particular feature. For example, you might have 15 held calls, but you only want to join 4 of them to a conference call. (The default maximum number of participants is 4). You can select just the calls you want to add to the conference call before activating the feature.

If you want to...

Then...

 

 

 

Highlight a call

Use the Navigation button to scroll through the call list.

 

 

Select a call

Highlight a connected or held call and press Select. Selected calls are

 

indicated with a

(Check mark) next to them.

 

 

Verify selected calls

Use the Navigation button to scroll through the list of calls. Selected calls are

 

indicated with a

(Check mark) and are grouped together in the call list.

 

 

 

Switching Among Calls

Your phone can support multiple calls on each line, depending on how your system administrator configured your phone. These tips can help you switch among calls on one or more lines.

If you want to...

Then...

 

 

 

Switch between calls on one

Highlight the call to which you are switching and press Resume. The

line

other call is placed on hold automatically.

 

 

Switch from a connected call

Press Answer to answer the new call and place the first call on hold

to answer a ringing call

automatically.

 

 

 

Switch between calls on

Press

(Line button) and select a line. Select a call and press

different lines

Resume.

 

 

 

 

Show current calls on a

Press

(Line button) and select a line. The call activity area

specific line

displays current call information for that line. When you switch from

 

one line to another, any connected calls on the first line

 

automatically get placed on hold.

 

 

 

Display an overview of calls

Press

(Line button) to get an overview of the first call on each

 

of your lines.

 

 

 

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Cisco Systems 7985G warranty Selecting Calls, Switching Among Calls

7985G specifications

Cisco Systems has been a longstanding leader in networking and communications technology. Among its many innovative products, the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7985G stands out with its sophisticated features and capabilities designed for modern communication needs.

The Cisco 7985G is a high-end executive IP phone that showcases a range of advanced technologies catering to business environments. One of its defining features is the large, high-resolution 7-inch color touchscreen display. This interface not only enables easier navigation and access to various phone functionalities but also enhances the user's overall experience with intuitive controls and vibrant visuals.

Equipped with wideband audio technology, the Cisco 7985G delivers superior voice clarity, making conversations more natural and productive. The phone supports both SIP and SCCP protocols, ensuring compatibility with various Cisco Unified Communications systems. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for organizations looking to optimize their communication infrastructure.

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Moreover, the phone includes multiple programmable soft keys, giving users the flexibility to customize their experience and access frequently used functions effortlessly. The built-in Ethernet port supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), allowing users to power the phone through a single cable, thereby reducing cable clutter and simplifying installation.

The Cisco 7985G also emphasizes security and user management. With features like Identity-Based Networking and secure access to calls and data, organizations can maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information. Admins can conveniently manage configurations and updates, ensuring that the devices remain up-to-date and secure.

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