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Common Phone Tasks

View online help on the phone Place a call Redial a number Press . Go off-hook before or after dialing a number. Press Redial. QUICK REFERENCE

Softkey Definitions
AbbrDial Answer Back Barge CallBack Cancel cBarge CFwdALL Clear Dial using a speed dial index number Answer a call Return to previous Help topic Add yourself to a call on a shared line Receive notification when a busy extension becomes available Cancel an action or exit a screen without applying changes Add yourself to a call on a shared line and establish a conference Set up/cancel call forwarding Delete records or settings Close the current window View conference participants Create a conference call Remove characters to the right of the cursor when using EditDial

Switch to the handset Pick up the handset. during a call Switch to the speaker Press or , then or headset during a call hang up the handset. Mute your phone Use your call logs Press .

Press to choose a call log. To dial, highlight a listing and go off-hook. Press EditDial, << or >>. Press Hold or Resume.

Edit a number Hold/resume a call

Transfer a call to a new Press Transfer, enter the number number, then press Transfer again. Place an intercom call Press intercom button, enter a number if necessary, and speak after you hear the tone. Start a standard (ad hoc) conference call Press more > Confrn, dial the participant, then press Confrn again.

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Softkey Definitions Phone Screen Icons Button Icons Common Phone Tasks

Close ConfList Confrn Delete

Details Open the Details record for a (SCCP only) multiparty call in the Missed Calls and Received Calls logs Dial Dial a phone number

DirTrfr Transfer two calls to each other (SCCP only) DND EditDial EndCall Erase Exit Turn on/off Do Not Disturb (DND) Edit a number in a call log Disconnect the current call or the current intercom call Reset settings to their defaults Return to the previous screen

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GPickUp iDivert

Answer a call ringing in another group Divert or redirect a call to a voice messaging system

Phone Screen Icons

Line and Call Status Call Forwarding enabled Call on hold; remote call on hold Connected call Incoming call Off-hook On-hook Shared line in use Message waiting Authenticated call Encrypted call BLF- monitored line is in-use BLF-monitored line is idle BLF-monitored line is ringing (BLF Pickup) (SCCP only) Speed-dial, call log, or directory listing (line status unknown) Line in Do Not Disturb (BLF feature) Idle intercom line One-way intercom call Two-way intercom call Audio or Video Mode Handset in use Headset in use Speakerphone in use

Video enabled (SCCP only) Feature Access Feature assigned to button Mobility assigned to button Hold assigned to button Conference assigned to button Transfer assigned to button Phone service URL assigned to button URL entry in a call log is ready to edit (SIP only) Option selected Feature enabled

Join Join together existing calls to (SCCP only) create a conference Links Main MeetMe more New Call OPickUp Park PickUp QRT Redial Remove Resume RmLstC Save Search Select Transfer Update View related Help topics Display the Help main menu Host a Meet-Me conference call Display additional softkeys Make a new call Answer a call ringing in an associated group Store a call using Call Park Answer a call in your group Submit call problems to the system administrator Redial the most recently dialed number Remove a conference participant Resume a call on hold Drop the last party added to a conference call Save the chosen settings Search for a directory listing Select a menu item or call Transfer a call Refresh content

Button Icons
Messages Services Help Directories Settings Volume Speaker Mute Headset

Vid Mode Choose a video display mode (SCCP only) << >> Delete entered characters Move through entered characters

Contents
Getting Started 9 Using this Guide 9 Finding Additional Information 10 Safety and Performance Information 10 Cisco Product Security Overview 11 Accessibility Features 11 Connecting Your Phone 12 An Overview of Your Phone 15 Understanding Buttons and Hardware 15 Understanding Lines and Calls 18 Understanding Line and Call Icons 19 Understanding Phone Screen Features 20 Cleaning the Phone Screen 21 Understanding Feature Buttons and Menus 21 Accessing the Help System on Your Phone 22 Understanding Feature Availability 22 Understanding SIP vs. SCCP 23 Basic Call Handling 24 Placing a CallBasic Options 24 Placing a CallAdditional Options 25 Answering a Call 28 Ending a Call 29 Using Hold and Resume 30 Using Mute 31 Switching Between Multiple Calls 31

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Switching an In-Progress Call to Another Phone 32 Viewing Multiple Calls 32 Transferring Calls 33 Sending a Call to a Voice Message System 34 Forwarding Calls to Another Number 34 Using Do Not Disturb 35 Making Conference Calls 36 Using Conference Features 36 Using Conference 37 Using Join 38 Using cBarge 39 Using Meet-Me 39 Viewing or Removing Conference Participants 40 Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls 40 Advanced Call Handling 42 Speed Dialing 42 Picking Up a Redirected Call on Your Phone 43 Storing and Retrieving Parked Calls 44 Logging Out of Hunt Groups 45 Using a Shared Line 45 Understanding Shared Lines 46 Using Barge to Add Yourself to a Shared-Line Call 46 Understanding Barge Features 46 Using Barge Features 47 Preventing Others from Viewing or Barging a Shared-Line Call 48 Using BLF to Determine a Line State 49 Making and Receiving Secure Calls 50 Tracing Suspicious Calls 50 Prioritizing Critical Calls 51 Using Cisco Extension Mobility 52 Managing Business Calls Using a Single Phone Number 53

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Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone 55 Obtaining a Headset 56 Using AutoAnswer 56 Using Call Logs and Directories 57 Using Call Logs 57 Directory Dialing 59 Using Corporate Directory on Your Phone 59 Using Personal Directory on Your Phone 60 Changing Phone Settings 63 Customizing Rings and Message Indicators 63 Customizing the Phone Screen 64 Accessing Voice Messages 65 Using the Cisco Unified CM User Options Web Pages 66 Accessing Your User Options Web Pages 66 Configuring Features and Services on the Web 67 Using Personal Directory on the Web 67 Using Your Personal Address Book on the Web 67 Configuring Fast Dials on the Web 68 Using the Address Book Synchronization Tool 69 Setting Up Speed Dials on the Web 69 Setting Up Phone Services on the Web 71 Controlling User Settings on the Web 72 Controlling Line Settings on the Web 73 Setting Up Phones and Access Lists for Mobile Connect 75 Using Cisco WebDialer 78 Understanding Additional Configuration Options 80 Troubleshooting Your Phone 82 General Troubleshooting 82 Viewing Phone Administration Data 83

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Using this Guide
This guide provides you with an overview of the features available on your phone. You can read it completely for a solid understanding of your phones capabilities, or refer to the table below for pointers to commonly used sections.

If you want to...

Review safety information Connect your phone Learn what the button lights mean Learn about the display Make calls Put calls on hold Mute calls Transfer calls Make conference calls Set up speed dialing Share a phone number Use your phone as a speakerphone Change the ring volume or tone View your missed calls Listen to your voice messages See softkey and icon definitions

Then...
on the phone when you need assistance. See Safety and Performance Information, page 10. See Connecting Your Phone, page 12. See Understanding Buttons and Hardware, page 15. See Understanding Lines and Calls, page 18. See Placing a CallBasic Options, page 24. See Using Hold and Resume, page 30. See Using Mute, page 31. See Transferring Calls, page 33. See Making Conference Calls, page 36. See Speed Dialing, page 42. See Using a Shared Line, page 45. See Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone, page 55. See Changing Phone Settings, page 63. See Using Call Logs and Directories, page 57. See Accessing Voice Messages, page 65. See the Quick Reference Card in the front of this guide.

Explore your phone on your own Press

Use your phone after it is installed Start with An Overview of Your Phone, page 15.

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Finding Additional Information

You can access the most current Cisco Unified IP Phone documentation on the World Wide Web at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/tsd_products_support_series_home.html You can access the Cisco website at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/ International Cisco websites can be accessed from this URL: http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml You can access the most current Licensing Information at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/cuipph/all_models/openssl_license/7900_ssllic.html

Safety and Performance Information

Refer to these sections for information about the impact of power outages and other devices on your Cisco Unified IP Phone.

Power Outage Your accessibility to emergency service through the phone is dependent on the phone being powered. If there is an interruption in the power supply, Service and Emergency Calling Service dialing will not function until power is restored. In the case of a power failure or disruption, you may need to reset or reconfigure equipment before using the Service or Emergency Calling Service dialing. Using External Devices The following information applies when you use external devices with the Cisco Unified IP Phone:
Cisco recommends the use of good quality external devices (such as headsets) that are shielded against unwanted radio frequency (RF) and audio frequency (AF) signals. Depending on the quality of these devices and their proximity to other devices such as mobile phones or two-way radios, some audio noise may still occur. In these cases, Cisco recommends that you take one or more of the following actions: Move the external device away from the source of the RF or AF signals. Route the external device cables away from the source of the RF or AF signals. Use shielded cables for the external device, or use cables with a better shield and connector. Shorten the length of the external device cable. Apply ferrites or other such devices on the cables for the external device. Cisco cannot guarantee the performance of the system because Cisco has no control over the quality of external devices, cables, and connectors. The system will perform adequately when suitable devices are attached using good quality cables and connectors.
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Caution

In European Union countries, use only external speakers, microphones, and headsets that are fully compliant with the EMC Directive [89/336/EC].

Cisco Product Security Overview

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption. Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately. Further information regarding U.S. export regulations may be found at http://www.access.gpo.gov/bis/ear/ear_data.html.

Accessibility Features
A list of accessibility features is available upon request. You can find more information about Cisco accessibility features at this URL: www.cisco.com/go/accessibility

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Connecting Your Phone

Your system administrator will likely connect your new Cisco Unified IP Phone to the corporate IP telephony network. If that is not the case, refer to the graphics and table below to connect your phone.

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Access port (10/1001 PC) Handset port Headset port Footstand button

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Removing the Hookswitch Clip (Required) Before you use your phone, remove the hookswitch clip from the cradle area. With the clip removed, the hookswitch lifts slightly when you pick up the handset.

Adjusting the Handset Rest (Optional) Cisco recommends adjusting the handset rest, particularly when wall-mounting the phones, as this will ensure that the receiver will not readily slip out of the cradle. See the table below for instructions.

1 2 3

Set the handset aside and pull the square plastic tab from the handset rest. Rotate the tab 180 degrees. Slide the tab back into the handset rest. An extension protrudes from the top of the rotated tab. Return the handset to the handset rest.

Adjusting the Footstand (Optional) To change the angle of the phone base, adjust the footstand while pressing the footstand button.

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Registering with TAPS After your phone is connected to the network, your system administrator might ask you to auto-register your phone using TAPS (Tool for Auto-Registered Phones Support). TAPS might be used for a new phone or to replace an existing phone.
To register with TAPS, pick up the handset, enter the TAPS extension provided by your system administrator, and follow the voice prompts. You might need to enter your entire extension, including the area code. After your phone displays a confirmation message, hang up. The phone will re-start.

Headset Information To use a headset, connect it to the headset port on the back of your phone.
Although Cisco Systems performs some internal testing of third-party headsets for use with the Cisco Unified IP Phones, Cisco does not certify or support products from headset or handset vendors. Because of the inherent environmental and hardware inconsistencies in the locations where Cisco Unified IP Phones are deployed, there is not a single best solution that is optimal for all environments. Cisco recommends that customers test the headsets that work best in their environment before deploying a large number of units in their network. In some instances, the mechanics or electronics of various headsets can cause remote parties to hear an echo of their own voice when they speak to Cisco Unified IP Phone users. Cisco Systems recommends the use of good quality external devices, like headsets that are screened against unwanted radio frequency (RF) and audio frequency (AF) signals. Depending on the quality of these devices and their proximity to other devices such as cell phones and two-way radios, some audio noise may still occur. The primary reason that a particular headset would be inappropriate for the Cisco Unified IP Phone is the potential for an audible hum. This hum can be heard by either the remote party or by both the remote party and you, the Cisco Unified IP Phone user. Some potential humming or buzzing sounds can be caused by a range of outside sources, for example, electric lights, being near electric motors, large PC monitors. In some cases, a hum experienced by a user may be reduced or eliminated by using a local power cube or power injector. Audio Quality Subjective to the User Beyond the physical, mechanical and technical performance, the audio portion of a headset must sound good to you (the user) and to the party on the far end. Sound is subjective and Cisco cannot guarantee the performance of any headsets or handsets, but some of the headsets and handsets on the sites listed below have been reported to perform well on Cisco Unified IP Phones. Nevertheless, it is ultimately still the customer's responsibility to test this equipment in their own environment to determine suitable performance. For information about headsets, see: http://www.vxicorp.com/cisco http://www.plantronics.com http://www.jabra.com

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An Overview of Your Phone

The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G and 7961G-GE (gigabit Ethernet version) and the 7941G and 7941G-GE (gigabit Ethernet version) are full-feature telephones that provide voice communication over the same data network that your personal computer uses, allowing you to place and receive phone calls, put calls on hold, transfer calls, make conference calls, and so on. The gigabit Ethernet Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE and 7941G-GE deliver the latest technology and advancements in Gigabit Ethernet VoIP telephony, providing gigabit throughput to your desktop. In addition to basic call-handling features, your phone can provide enhanced productivity features that extend your call-handling capabilities. Depending on configuration, your phone supports: Access to network data, XML applications, and web-based services. Online customizing of call features and services from your Cisco Unified CM User Options web pages. A comprehensive online help system that displays information on the phone screen.

Understanding Buttons and Hardware

You can use the graphics and table below to identify buttons and hardware on your phone.

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Item 1
Programmable buttons

Description
Depending on configuration, programmable buttons provide access to: Phone lines (line buttons) and intercom lines Speed-dial numbers (speed-dial buttons, including the BLF speed-dial feature) Web-based services (for example, a Personal Address Book button) Call features (for example, a Privacy, Hold, or Transfer button) Buttons illuminate to indicate status: Green, steadyActive call or two-way intercom call Green, flashingHeld call Amber, steadyPrivacy in use, one-way intercom call, DND active, or logged into Hunt Groups Amber, flashingIncoming call or reverting call Red, steadyRemote line in use (shared line, BLF status or active Mobile Connect call) Red, flashingRemote call on hold

For more information, see...

Understanding Lines and Calls, page 18 Basic Call Handling, page 24 Speed Dialing, page 42 Using a Shared Line, page 45 Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49 Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls, page 40

2 3 4 5

Phone screen Footstand button Messages button Directories button

Shows call features.

Understanding Lines and Calls, page 18

Allows you to adjust the angle of the phone Adjusting the Footstand (Optional), page 13 base. Auto-dials your voice message service (varies by service). Accessing Voice Messages, page 65

Opens/closes the Directories menu. Use it to Using Call Logs, page 57 access call logs and directories.

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Help button Settings button

Description
Activates the Help menu. Opens/closes the Settings menu. Use it to control phone screen contrast and ring sounds. Opens/closes the Services menu.

For more information, see...

Accessing the Help System on Your Phone, page 22 Changing Phone Settings, page 63 Using the Cisco Unified CM User Options Web Pages, page 66 Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone, page 55

Services button

Volume button

Controls the handset, headset, and speakerphone volume (off-hook) and the ringer volume (on-hook).

10 Speaker button 11 Mute button 12 Headset button 13 Navigation button

Toggles the speakerphone on or off. When Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone, page 55 the speakerphone is on, the button is lit. Toggles the microphone on or off. When Using Mute, page 31 the microphone is muted, the button is lit. Toggles the headset on or off. When the headset is on, the button is lit. Allows you to scroll through menus and highlight items. When the phone is on-hook, displays phone numbers from your Placed Calls log. Allows you to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and choose menu items. Each activates a softkey option (displayed on your phone screen). Indicates an incoming call or new voice message. Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone, page 55 Using Call Logs, page 57

14 Keypad 15 Softkey buttons 16 Handset light strip

Basic Call Handling, page 24 Understanding Lines and Calls, page 18 Accessing Voice Messages, page 65

Understanding Lines and Calls

To avoid confusion about lines and calls, refer to these descriptions: LinesEach line corresponds to a directory number or intercom number that others can use to call you. The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE supports one to six lines and the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7941G/7941G-GE supports one to two lines, depending on configuration. To see how many lines you have, look at the right side of your phone screen. You have as many lines as you have . directory numbers and phone line icons:

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CallsEach line can support multiple calls. By default, your phone supports four connected calls per line, but your system administrator can adjust this number according to your needs. Only one call can be active at any time; other calls are automatically placed on hold.

Understanding Line and Call Icons

Your phone displays icons to help you determine the call and line state.

Icon

Line or Call State Description

On-hook line Off-hook line Connected call Ringing call Call on hold Remote call on hold Remote-in-use Reverting call Authenticated call Encrypted call BLF- monitored line is idle BLF- monitored line is in-use BLF- monitored line is ringing (BLF Pickup) (SCCP only) Line in Do Not Disturb (BLF) Idle Intercom line No call activity on this line. You are dialing a number or an outgoing call is ringing. You are currently connected to the other party. An incoming call is ringing on one of your lines. You have put the call on hold. See Using Hold and Resume, page 30. Another phone that shares your line has put a call on hold. See Using Hold and Resume, page 30. Another phone that shares your line has a connected call. See Using a Shared Line, page 45, for details. A holding call is reverting to your phone. See Using Hold and Resume, page 30. See Making and Receiving Secure Calls, page 50. See Making and Receiving Secure Calls, page 50. See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49. See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49. See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49.

See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49. The intercom line is not in use. See Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls, page 40.

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Line or Call State Description

One-way intercom call Two-way intercom call The intercom line is sending or receiving one-way audio. See Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls, page 40. The recipient pressed the intercom line to activate two-way audio with the caller. See Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls, page 40.

Understanding Phone Screen Features

This is what your main phone screen might look like with active calls and several feature menus open:

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Primary phone Displays the phone number (directory number) for your primary phone line. line When several feature tabs are open, the phone number and the time and date alternate display in this area. Programmable Programmable buttons can serve as phone line buttons, intercom-line button buttons, speed-dial buttons, phone service buttons or phone feature buttons. indicators Icons and labels indicate how these buttons are configured. For an icon reference, see Phone Screen Icons in the Quick Reference Card at the front of this guide. Softkey labels Status line Each displays a softkey function. To activate a softkey, press the softkey button . Displays audio mode icons, status information, and prompts.

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Call activity area Phone tab Feature tabs

Displays current calls per line, including caller ID, call duration, and call state for the highlighted line (standard view). See Understanding Lines and Calls, page 18, and Viewing Multiple Calls, page 32. Indicates call activity. Press this tab to return to the call activity area, if needed. Each indicates an open feature menu. See Understanding Feature Buttons and Menus, page 21.

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Cleaning the Phone Screen

Use only a soft, dry cloth to wipe the phone screen. Do not use any liquids or powders on the phone, as they can contaminate phone components and cause failures.

Understanding Feature Buttons and Menus

Press a feature button to open or close a feature menu.

If you want to...

Open or close a feature menu

Then...
Press a feature button: Messages Services Directories Settings Help

Scroll through a list or menu Go back one level in a feature menu Switch among open feature menus

Press the Navigation button. Press Exit. Pressing Exit from the top level of a menu, closes the menu. Press a feature tab. Each feature menu has a corresponding tab. The tab is visible when the feature menu is open.

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Accessing the Help System on Your Phone

Your phone provides a comprehensive online help system. Help topics appear on the phone screen.

If you want to...

View the main menu

Then...
Press on your phone and wait a few seconds for the menu to display. Main menu topics include: About Your Cisco Unified IP PhoneDetails about your phone How do I...?Procedures for common phone tasks Calling FeaturesDescriptions and procedures for calling features HelpTips on using and accessing Help

Learn about a button or Press softkey Learn about a menu item Get help using Help

, then quickly press a button or softkey.

Press , , or to display a feature menu. Highlight a menu item, then press twice quickly. Press twice quickly. Select the help topic you need.

Understanding Feature Availability

Depending on your phone system configuration, features included in this Phone Guide might not be available to you or might work differently on your phone. Contact your support desk or system administrator for information about feature operation or availability. You can access many features either by using a softkey or by pressing a line button. You can configure some features but your system administrator controls most of them. Here are some details about using softkeys and line buttons to access features:

Feature
Call Back Call Forward Call Park Call PickUp Conference Conference List Do Not Disturb End Call
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CallBack CFwdALL Park PickUp Confrn ConfList DND EndCall

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CallBack Forward All Park PickUp Conference Conference List Do Not Disturb Do Not Disturb End Call
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Group Pickup Hold Hunt Group Malicious Call Identification Meet Me Conferencing Mobility New Call Other PickUp Quality Reporting Tool Redial Remove Last Conference Party Transfer Video Mode Command

Softkey
GPickUp Hold HLog MCID MeetMe Mobility New Call OPickUp QRT Redial RmLstC Transfer VidMode

Line Button Label and Icon

Group PickUp Hold Hunt Group Hunt Group MeetMe Mobility New Call Other PickUp Quality Reporting Tool Redial Remove Last Participant Transfer Video or

Malicious Call ID

Understanding SIP vs. SCCP

Your phone can be configured to work with one of two signaling protocols: SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) or SCCP (Skinny Call Control Protocol). Your system administrator determines this configuration. Call features can vary depending on the protocol. This Phone Guide indicates which features are protocol-specific. To learn which protocol your phone is using, you can ask your system administrator > Model Information > Call Control Protocol on your phone. or you can choose

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You can perform basic call-handling tasks using a range of features and services. Feature availability can vary; see your system administrator for more information.

Placing a CallBasic Options

Here are some easy ways to place a call on your Cisco Unified IP Phone.

If you want to...

Place a call using the handset Place a call using the speakerphone Place a call using a headset

Then...

For more information, see...

Pick up the handset and enter a number. An Overview of Your Phone, page 15 Press and enter a number. Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone, page 55

Press and enter a number. Or if Using a Handset, is lit, press New Call and enter a number. Headset, and Speakerphone, page 55 Press Redial to dial the last number, or press the Navigation button (with the phone idle) to see your Placed Calls. 1. Press Hold. 2. Press New Call. 3. Enter a number. 1. Choose > Missed Calls, Received Calls, or Placed Calls. 2. Select the listing or scroll to it and go off-hook. Using Call Logs, page 57

Redial a number

Place a call when another call is active (using the same line)

Using Hold and Resume, page 30

Dial from a call log

Using Call Logs, page 57

Tips You can dial on-hook, without a dial tone (pre-dial). To pre-dial, enter a number, then go , or . off-hook by lifting the handset or pressing Dial,
When you pre-dial, your phone tries to anticipate the number you are dialing by displaying matching numbers (if available) from your Placed Calls log. This is called Auto Dial. To call a number displayed with Auto Dial, press the number, or scroll to it and go off-hook.
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If you make a mistake while dialing, press << to erase digits. If parties on a call hear a beep tone, the call might be monitored or recorded. Ask your system administrator for more information.

Placing a CallAdditional Options

You can place calls using special features and services that might be available on your phone. See your system administrator for more information about these additional options.

If you want to...

Place a call while another call is active (using a different line) Speed dial a number

Then...

For more information, see...

1. Press for the new line. The first Using Hold and Resume, call is automatically placed on hold. page 30 2. Enter a number. Do one of the following: Press (a speed-dial button). Use the Abbreviated Dial feature. Use the Fast Dial feature. Speed Dialing, page 42

Dial from a corporate directory on the phone

1. Choose > Corporate Directory (exact name can vary). 2. Enter a name and press Search. 3. Highlight a listing and go off-hook.

Using Call Logs, page 57

Dial from a corporate directory on your personal computer using Cisco WebDialer Use CallBack to receive notification when a busy or ringing extension is available

1. Open a web browser and go to a WebDialer-enabled corporate directory. 2. Click the number that you want to dial.

Using Cisco WebDialer, page 78

1. Press CallBack while listening to the Your system busy tone or ring sound. administrator 2. Hang up. Your phone alerts you when the line is free. 3. Place the call again. Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49

See if a line associated with a Look for Busy Lamp Field indicators. speed-dial, call record, or directory listing is busy before placing a call to that line Make a priority (precedence) call (SCCP phones only) Enter the MLPP access number, then enter the phone number.

Prioritizing Critical Calls, page 51

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Dial from a Personal Address Book (PAB) entry

Then...
1. Choose > Personal Directory to log in. 2. Choose Personal Address Book and search for a listing.

For more information, see...

Using Personal Directory on Your Phone, page 60

Place a call using a billing or tracking code (SCCP phones only) Place a call using your Cisco Extension Mobility profile Make a call from a cellular phone using Mobile Voice Access

1. Dial a number. 2. After the tone, enter a client matter code (CMC) or a forced authorization code (FAC). Log in to the Cisco Extension Mobility service on a phone.

Your system administrator

Using Cisco Extension Mobility, page 52

1. Obtain your Mobile Voice Access Managing Business Calls number and end-user PIN from your Using a Single Phone Number, page 53 system administrator. 2. Dial your assigned Mobile Voice access number. 3. Enter your cellular phone number (if requested) and PIN. 4. Press 1 to make a call to an enterprise IP phone. 5. Dial a desktop phone number other than your desktop phone number.

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If you want to...

Place a call using Fast Dial

Then...
Note
Before using this option, your system administrator must configure this feature and assign a service URL to the line button. Contact your system administrator for more information.

For more information, see...

Configuring Fast Dials on the Web, page 68 and Using Your Personal Address Book on the Web, page 67

1. Press the Fast Dial line button. 2. Scroll to or press the index number to find and select an entry. The system dials the specified number. Place a call using your PAB Note
Before using this option, your system administrator must configure this feature and assign a service URL to the line button. Contact your system administrator for more information.

Configuring Fast Dials on the Web, page 68 and Using Your Personal Address Book on the Web, page 67

1. Press the PAB line button. 2. Access the contact and select the number. The system dials the specified number.

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Answering a Call
You can answer a call by lifting the handset, or you can use other options if they are available on your phone.

If you want to...

Answer with a headset

Then...
Press , if unlit. Or, if is already lit, press Answer or (flashing). Note
The primary line is picked up even if a call is ringing on another line. Ask your system administrator about options to automatically select the ringing line.

For more information, see...

Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone, page 55

Answer with the speakerphone

Press Note

, Answer, or

(flashing).

The primary line is picked up even if a call is ringing on another line. Ask your system administrator about options to automatically select the ringing line.

Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone, page 55

Switch from a connected call to answer a new call Answer using call waiting Send a call to a voice message system Auto-connect calls Retrieve a parked call on another phone Use your phone to answer a call ringing elsewhere

Press Answer, or if the call is ringing Using Hold and Resume, (flashing). page 30 on a different line, press Press Answer. Press iDivert. Use AutoAnswer. Use Call Park or Directed Call Park. Use Call Pickup. Using Hold and Resume, page 30 Sending a Call to a Voice Message System, page 34 Using AutoAnswer, page 56 Storing and Retrieving Parked Calls, page 44 Picking Up a Redirected Call on Your Phone, page 43

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If you want to...

Answer a priority call (SCCP phones only)

Then...
Hang up the current call and press Answer.

For more information, see...

Prioritizing Critical Calls, page 51 Managing Business Calls Using a Single Phone Number, page 53

Answer a call on your cellular Set up Mobile Connect and answer phone or other remote your phone. destination When you enable Mobile Connect: Your desktop and remote destinations receive calls simultaneously. When you answer the call on your desktop phone, the remote destinations stop ringing, are disconnected, and display a missed call message. When you answer the call on one remote destination, the other remote destinations stop ringing, are disconnected, and a missed call message is shown on the other remote destinations.

Tip If parties on a call hear a beep tone, the call might be monitored or recorded. Ask your system administrator for more information.

Ending a Call
To end a call, hang up. Here are some more details.

If you want to...

Hang up while using the handset Hang up while using the headset Hang up one call but preserve another call on the same line

Then...
Return the handset to its cradle. Or press EndCall. Press . Or, to keep headset mode active, press EndCall. or EndCall.

Hang up while using the speakerphone Press

Press EndCall. If necessary, remove the call from hold first.

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Using Hold and Resume

You can hold and resume calls. When you put a call on hold, the Hold icon appears on the right in the call information area and the corresponding line button flashes green. With a shared line, when you place a call on hold, the line button flashes green and the phone displays the hold icon. When another phone places a call on hold, the line button flashes red and the phone displays the remote hold icon. If the Hold Reversion feature is enabled for your phone, a call that you put on hold reverts back to ringing after a certain period of time. The reverting call remains on hold until you resume it or until Hold Reversion times out. Your phone indicates the presence of a reverting call by: Alerting you at intervals with a single ring (or flash or beep, depending on your phone line setting). Briefly displaying a Hold Reversion message in the status bar at the bottom of the phone screen. Displaying the animated Hold Reversion icon Displaying a flashing amber line button next to the caller ID for the held call. (depending on the line state).

If you want to...

Put a call on hold Remove a call from hold on the current line Remove a call from hold on a different line

Then...
1. Make sure the call you want to put on hold is highlighted. 2. Press Hold. 1. Make sure that the appropriate call is highlighted. 2. Press Resume. 1. Press the appropriate line button: or (flashing). Doing so might cause a held call to resume automatically:
If there is a reverting call on the line, that call will resume. If there is more than one reverting call on the line, the oldest

reverting call will resume.

If a non-reverting held call is the only call on the line, it will

resume. 2. If necessary, scroll to the appropriate call and press Resume.

Tips Engaging the Hold feature typically generates music or a beeping tone.
If you receive an alert for an incoming call and a reverting call at the same time, by default your phone will shift the focus of the phone screen to display the incoming call. Your system administrator can change this focus priority setting. If you use a shared line, Hold Reversion rings only on the phone that put the call on hold, not on the other phones that share the line.

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Your system administrator determines the duration between Hold Reversion alerts.

Using Mute
With Mute enabled, you can hear other parties on a call but they cannot hear you. You can use Mute with the handset, speakerphone, or a headset.

If you want to...

Toggle Microphone on Toggle Microphone off

Then...
Press Press . .

Switching Between Multiple Calls

You can switch between multiple calls on one or more lines. If the call that you want to switch to is not automatically highlighted, use the Navigation button to scroll to it.

If you want to...

Switch between connected calls on one line Switch between connected calls on different lines Switch from a connected call to answer a ringing call

Then...
1. Make sure the call that you want to switch to is highlighted. 2. Press Resume. Any active call is placed on hold and the selected call is resumed. Press for the line that you are switching to. If a single call is holding on the line, the call automatically resumes. If multiple calls are holding, highlight the appropriate call and press Resume. Press Answer, or if the call is ringing on a different line press (flashing). Any active call is placed on hold and the selected call is resumed.

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Switching an In-Progress Call to Another Phone

You can switch in-progress calls between the desktop phone and your cellular phone or other remote destination.

If you want to...

Switch an in-progress call on your desktop phone to a cellular phone

Then...
1. Press the Mobility softkey and select Send call to mobile. 2. Answer the in-progress call on your cellular phone. The desktop phone line button turns red and handset icons and the calling party number appear on the phone display. You cannot use same phone line for any other calls, but if your desk phone supports multiple lines, you can use another line to make or receive calls. 1. Hang up the call on your cellular phone to disconnect the cellular phone, but not the call. 2. Press Resume on your desk phone within 4 seconds and start talking on the desk phone.

Switch an in-progress call from a cellular phone to your desktop phone

Viewing Multiple Calls

Understanding how multiple calls are displayed on your phone can help you organize your call-handling efforts. In standard viewing mode, your phone displays calls as follows for the highlighted line: Calls with the highest precedence and longest duration display at the top of the list. Calls of a similar type are grouped together. For example, calls that you have interacted with are grouped near the top, and calls on hold are grouped last. You can use these additional methods to view multiple calls on multiple lines:

If you want to...

View calls on another line Switch to call overview mode

Then...
1. Press Press . . for the highlighted line. 2. Immediately press the line button

The phone switches to call overview mode, displaying one call per line. The displayed call is either the active call or the held call with the longest duration. To return to standard viewing mode, press line button. , then immediately press the

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Transferring Calls
Transfer redirects a connected call. The target is the number to which you want to transfer the call.

If you want to...

Transfer a call without talking to the transfer recipient

Then...
1. From an active call, press Transfer. 2. Enter the target number. 3. Press Transfer again to complete the transfer or EndCall to cancel. Note
If your phone has on-hook transfer enabled, complete the transfer by hanging up.

Talk to the transfer recipient before transferring a call (consult transfer)

1. From an active call, press Transfer. 2. Enter the target number. 3. Wait for the transfer recipient to answer. 4. Press Transfer again to complete the transfer or EndCall to cancel. Note
If your phone has on-hook transfer enabled, complete the transfer by hanging up.

Transfer two current calls to each other (direct transfer) without staying on the line (SCCP phones only)

1. Scroll to highlight any call on the line. 2. Press Select. 3. Repeat this process for the second call. 4. With one of the selected calls highlighted, press DirTrfr. (To display DirTrfr, you might need to press more.) The two calls connect to each other and drop you from the call. Note
If you want to stay on the line with the callers, use Join instead.

Redirect a call to a voice message system

Press iDivert. For more information, see Sending a Call to a Voice Message System, page 34.

Tips If on-hook transfer is enabled on your phone, you can either hang up to complete the call, or press Transfer and then hang up.
If on-hook transfer is not enabled on your phone, hanging up without pressing Transfer again places the call on hold. You cannot use Transfer to redirect a call on hold. Press Resume to remove the call from hold before transferring it.

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Sending a Call to a Voice Message System

You can use iDivert to send an active, ringing, or on-hold call to your voice message system. Depending on the type of call and your phone configuration, you can also use iDivert to send the call to another party's voice message system. If the call was originally sent to someone else's phone, iDivert allows you to redirect the call either to your own voice message system or to the original called partys voice message system. Your system administrator must make this option available to you. If the call was sent to you directly (not transferred or forwarded to you), or if your phone is does not support the option described above, using iDivert redirects the call to your voice message system.

If you want to...

Send an active, ringing, or on-hold call to a voice message system

Then...
Press iDivert. One of two things occurs: The call is transferred to your voice message system. Your phone screen displays a menu that allows you to choose between your voice message system or the voice message system of the original called party. Choose an option to redirect the call.

Tip If your phone displays a menu that disappears before you make your selection, you can press iDivert again to re-display the menu. You can also ask your system administrator to configure a longer timeout value.

Forwarding Calls to Another Number

You can use call forwarding features to redirect incoming calls from your phone to another number. Your system administrator might allow you to choose from two types of call forwarding features: Unconditional call forwarding (Call Forward All)Applies to all calls that you receive. Conditional call forwarding (Call Forward No Answer, Call Forward Busy, Call Forward No Coverage)Applies to certain calls that you receive, according to conditions. You can access Call Forward All on your phone; other call forwarding features are accessible only on your Cisco Unified CM User Options web pages. Your system administrator determines which call forwarding features are available to you.

If you want to...

Set up Call Forward All on your primary line

Then...
Press CFwdALL or Forward All and enter a target phone number.

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If you want to...

Cancel Call Forward All on your primary line

Then...
Press CFwdALL or Forward All.

Verify that Call Forward All is Look for: enabled on your primary line The call forward icon above the primary phone number: The call forwarding target number in the status line. Set up or cancel call forwarding remotely, or for a non-primary line 1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66.) 2. Access your call forwarding settings (See Controlling Line Settings on the Web, page 73.) Note

When call forwarding is enabled for any line other than the primary line, your phone does not provide you with any confirmation that calls are being forwarded. Instead, you must confirm your settings in the User Options web pages.

Tips Enter the call forward target number exactly as you would dial it from your phone. For example, enter an access code or the area code, if necessary.
You can forward your calls to a traditional analog phone or to another IP phone, although your system administrator might restrict the call forwarding feature to numbers within your company. Call forwarding is phone line specific. If a call reaches you on a line where call forwarding is not enabled, the call will ring as usual. Your system administrator can enable a call forward override feature that allows the person receiving your forwarded calls to reach you. With override enabled, a call placed from the target phone to your phone is not forwarded, but rings through.

Using Do Not Disturb

You can use the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature to block incoming calls from ringing your phone. Your system administrator enables DND for your phone. When DND and Call Forward All are both enabled on your phone, calls are forwarded and the caller does not hear a busy tone. Your intercom lines still ring when DND is active.

If you want to...

Turn on DND

Then...
Press DND or Do Not Disturb . lights, Do Not Disturb displays on the phone, the DND and the ring tone is turned off.

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Turn off DND Customize DND settings

Press DND or Do Not Disturb

If your system administrator configured DND settings to appear on the User Options page, follow these steps: 1. Log in to your User Options web pages. See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66. 2. From the drop-down menu, choose User Options > Device. 3. Set the following options:
Do Not DisturbSet to enable/disable DND. DND Incoming Call AlertSet the alert to beep only,

flash only, or disable all visible and audible alert notifications.

Making Conference Calls

Your Cisco Unified IP Phone allows you to talk simultaneously with multiple parties in a conference call.

Using Conference Features

You can create a conference in various ways, depending on your needs and the features that are available on your phone. ConferenceAllows you to create a standard (ad hoc) conference by calling each participant. Use the Confrn softkey or the Conference button. Conference is available on most phones. JoinAllows you to create a standard (ad hoc) conference by combining existing calls. Use the Join softkey or button. Join is available on SCCP phones only. cBargeAllows you to create a standard (ad hoc) conference by adding yourself to a call on a shared line. Press a line button or use the cBarge softkey or button. cBarge is only available on phones that use shared lines. Meet-MeAllows you to create or join a conference by calling a conference number. Use the MeetMe softkey or button.

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Using Conference
Conference allows you to call each participant. Conference is available on most phones.

If you want to...

Create a conference

Then...
1. From a connected call, press Confrn or Conference. (You may need to press the more softkey to see Confrn.) 2. Enter the participants phone number. 3. Wait for the call to connect. 4. Press Confrn or Conference again to add the participant to your call. 5. Repeat to add additional participants.

Add new participants to an existing conference See a list of participants or remove participants

Repeat the steps listed above. Your system administrator determines whether non-initiators of a conference can add or remove participants. See Viewing or Removing Conference Participants, page 40.

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Using Join
(SCCP phones only) Join allows you to combine two or more existing calls to create a conference in which you are a participant.

If you want to...

Create a conference by joining together existing calls that are on a single phone line

Then...
1. From an active call, highlight another call that you want to include in the conference and press Select. Selected calls display this icon . 2. Repeat this step for each call that you want to add. 3. Press Join. (You may need to press the more softkey to see Join.)

Create a conference by joining together existing calls that are on multiple phone lines

1. From an active call, press Join. (You may need to press the more softkey to see Join.) 2. Press the green flashing line button want to include in the conference. One of the following occurs: The calls are joined. A window opens on your phone screen prompting you to select the call(s) that you want to join. Highlight the call(s) and press Select, then press Join to complete the action. Note
If your phone does not support Join for calls on multiple lines, transfer the calls to a single line before using Join.

for the call(s) that you

Join together two existing conferences See a list of participants or remove participants

Use the Join or DirTrfr softkeys. Check with your system administrator to see if this feature is available to you. See Viewing or Removing Conference Participants, page 40.

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Using cBarge
You can create a conference by using cBarge to add yourself to a call on a shared line.

If you want to...

Then...

Create a conference by Press the line button for the shared line. barging a call on a shared line In some cases, you must highlight the call and press cBarge to complete the action. See Using Barge to Add Yourself to a Shared-Line Call, page 46 for more information. See a list of participants or remove participants See Viewing or Removing Conference Participants, page 40.

Using Meet-Me
Meet-Me conferencing allows you to start or join a conference by calling the conference number.

If you want to...

Start a Meet-Me conference

Then...
1. Obtain a Meet-Me phone number from your system administrator. 2. Distribute the number to participants. 3. When you are ready to start the meeting, go off-hook to get a dial tone, then press MeetMe. 4. Dial the Meet-Me conference number. Participants can now join the conference by dialing in. Note
Participants hear a busy tone if they call the conference before the initiator has joined. In this case, participants must call back.

Join a Meet-Me conference

Dial the Meet-Me conference number (provided by the conference initiator). Note
You will hear a busy tone if you call the conference before the initiator has joined. In this case, try your call again.

End a Meet-Me conference

All participants must hang up. The conference does not automatically end when the conference initiator disconnects.

Tip If you call a secure Meet-Me conference number from a non-secure phone, your phone displays the message, Device Not Authorized. For more information, see Making and Receiving Secure Calls, page 50.

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Viewing or Removing Conference Participants

During a standard (ad hoc) conference, you can view a list of participants and remove participants. View a list of conference participants Get an updated list of conference participants See who initiated the conference Remove any conference participant Drop the last participant added to the conference Press ConfList or Conference List. Participants are listed in the order in which they join the conference with the most recent additions at the top. While viewing the conference list, press Update. While viewing the conference list, locate the participant listed at the bottom of the list with an asterisk (*) next to the name. While viewing the conference list, highlight the participants name and press Remove. While viewing the conference list, press RMLstC or Remove Last Participant. or or icon after Conference on the phone icon beside the participants name on the

Verify that a conference call is Look for the screen. secure Verify that a participant is calling from a secure phone Add more participants Look for the phone screen.

See Using Conference, page 37.

Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls

You can make an intercom call to a target phone that auto-answers the call in speakerphone mode with mute activated. The one-way intercom call allows you to deliver a short message to the recipient. If the recipients handset or headset is in use, the audio is sent to the device in use. Any current call activity that your recipient is engaged in continues simultaneously. The target destination receives an intercom-alert tone and can then choose to: Listen to the caller (you can hear the caller, but the caller cannot hear you). End the intercom call by pressing the EndCall softkey with the intercom call in focus. Do this if you do not want to hear the message. Talk to the caller by pressing the active intercom button and using either the handset, headset or speaker. The intercom call becomes a two-way connection so that you can converse with the caller. When using the intercom feature, be aware of the following: From an intercom line, you can only dial other intercom lines. You can use only one intercom line at a time. When your active call is being monitored or recorded, you cannot receive or place intercom calls. You cannot place an intercom call on hold.
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Note

If you log into your desk phone every day using your Extension Mobility profile, make sure that your system administrator configures your Extension Mobility profile to include the intercom feature.

If you want to...

Place an intercom call to a preconfigured intercom target Place an intercom call to any intercom number Receive an intercom call

Then...
Press (intercom target line) and, after you hear the intercom-alert tone, begin speaking. Press (intercom line). Enter the intercom target number or press a speed-dial number for your target. After you hear the intercom-alert tone, begin speaking. When you hear the intercom-alert tone, handle the call in one of these ways: Listen to the message in one-way audio. Speak to the caller by pressing (active intercom line). Press EndCall with the intercom call in focus.

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Advanced Call Handling

Advanced call-handling tasks involve special features that your system administrator might configure for your phone depending on your call-handling needs and work environment.

Speed Dialing
Speed dialing allows you to enter an index number, press a button, or select a phone screen item to place a call. Depending on configuration, your phone can support several speed-dial features: Speed-dial buttons Abbreviated Dialing Fast Dials To set up speed-dial buttons and Abbreviated Dial, you must access your User Options web pages. See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66. To set up Fast Dials, you must access the Personal Directory feature. See Using Personal Directory on Your Phone, page 60. Alternately, your system administrator can configure speed-dial features for you.

Note

If you want to...

Use speed-dial buttons

Then...
1. Set up speed-dial buttons. See Setting Up Speed Dials on the Web, page 69. 2. To place a call, press Note (a speed-dial button).
If your phone supports the Busy Lamp Field (BLF) speed-dial feature, you can see if the speed-dial number is busy before dialing. See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49.

Use Abbreviated Dial Use Fast Dial

1. Set up Abbreviated Dialing codes. See Setting Up Speed Dials on the Web, page 69. 2. To place a call, enter the Abbreviated Dialing code and press AbbrDial. 1. Create a Personal Address B ook entry and assign a Fast Dials code. See Using Personal Directory on the Web, page 67. 2. To place a call, access the Fast Dial service on your phone. See Using Personal Directory on Your Phone, page 60.

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Picking Up a Redirected Call on Your Phone

Call PickUp allows you to answer a call that is ringing on a coworkers phone by redirecting the call to your phone. You might use Call PickUp if you share call-handling with coworkers.

If you want to...

Answer a call that is ringing on another extension within your call pickup group

Then...
1. Do one of the following:
If the PickUp softkey or button is available, press it. If the PickUp softkey or button is not available, go

off-hook to display the PickUp softkey, then press it. If your phone supports auto-pickup, you are now connected to the call. 2. If the call rings, press Answer to connect to the call. Answer a call that is ringing on another extension outside of your group 1. Do one of the following:
If the GPickUp softkey or Group PickUp button is

available, press it.

If the GPickUp softkey or Group PickUp button is not

available, go off-hook to display GPickUp, then press it. 2. Enter the group pickup number. If your phone supports auto-pickup, you are now connected to the call. 3. If the call rings, press Answer to connect to the call. Answer a call that is ringing on another extension in your group or in an associated group 1. Do one of the following:
If the OPickUp softkey or Other PickUp button is

available, press it.

If the OPickUp softkey or Other PickUp button is not

available, go off-hook to display OPickUp, then press it. If your phone supports auto-pickup, you are now connected to the call. 2. If the call rings, press Answer to connect to the call.

Tips Depending on how your phone is configured, you might receive an audio and/or visual alert about a call to your pickup group.
Pressing PickUp, GPickUp, or Group PickUp or connects you to the call that has been ringing for the longest time.
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If you use the BLF Pickup feature on your phone, see Using BLF to Determine a Line State section on page 49.

Storing and Retrieving Parked Calls

You can park a call when you want to store the call so that you or someone else can retrieve it from another phone in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager system (for example, a phone at a coworkers desk or in a conference room). You can park a call by using these methods: Call ParkUse the Park softkey to store the call. Your phone displays the call park number where the system stored your call. You must record this number and then use the same number to retrieve the call. Directed Call ParkUse the Transfer softkey to direct the call to an available directed call park number that you dial or speed dial. To retrieve the call from a directed call park number, dial the park retrieval prefix, then dial or speed dial the same directed call park number. You can use a Directed Call Park button to speed-dial the directed call park number and to monitor whether a directed call park number is occupied or available.

If you want to...

Store an active call using Call Park

Then...
1. During a call, press Park. (You may need to press the more softkey to see Park.) 2. Note the call park number displayed on your phone screen. 3. Hang up.

Retrieve a parked call Direct and store an active call at a directed call park number

Enter the call park number from any Cisco Unified IP Phone in your network to connect to the call. 1. During a call, press Transfer. 2. Press the Directed Call Park with the park-unoccupied icon speed dial the directed call park number. A Directed Call Park (blinking) with park-occupied icon indicates the directed call park number is not available. 3. Press Transfer again to finish storing the call. to

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Tips You have a limited time to retrieve a parked call before it reverts to ringing at the original number. See your system administrator for details.
Your system administrator can assign Directed Call Park buttons to available line buttons on your Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/GE that has a Cisco Unified IP Phone 7914 Expansion Module. You can dial directed call park numbers if you do not have Directed Call Park buttons. However, you will not be able to see the status of the directed call park number.

Logging Out of Hunt Groups

If your organization receives a large number of incoming calls, you might be a member of a hunt group. A hunt group includes a series of directory numbers that share the incoming call load. When the first directory number in the hunt group is busy, the system hunts for the next available directory number in the group and directs the call to that phone. When you are away from your phone, you can prevent hunt group calls from ringing your phone by logging out of hunt groups.

If you want to...

Log out of hunt groups to temporarily block hunt group calls Log in to receive hunt group calls

Then... Press HLog or Hunt Group. Your phone screen displays, Logged out of Hunt Group. Press HLog or Hunt Group. When logged in, the Hunt Group is lit.

button

Tip Logging out of hunt groups does not prevent non-hunt group calls from ringing your phone.

Using a Shared Line

Your system administrator might ask you to use a shared line if you: Have multiple phones and want one phone number Share call-handling tasks with coworkers Handle calls on behalf of a manager

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Understanding Shared Lines

Remote-in-Use Icon The Remote-in-Use icon appears when another phone that shares your line has a connected call. You can place and receive calls as usual on the shared line, even when the Remote-in-Use icon appears. Sharing Call Information and Barging Phones that share a line each display information about calls that are placed and received on the shared line. This information might include caller ID and call duration. (See the Privacy section for exceptions.)
When call information is visible in this way, you and coworkers who share a line can add yourselves to calls using either Barge or cBarge. See Using Barge to Add Yourself to a Shared-Line Call, page 46.

Privacy If you do not want coworkers who share your line to see information about your calls, enable the Privacy feature. Doing so also prevents coworkers from barging your calls. See Preventing Others from Viewing or Barging a Shared-Line Call, page 48.
Note The maximum number of calls that a shared line supports can vary by phone.

Using Barge to Add Yourself to a Shared-Line Call

You can use barge features (cBarge or Barge) to add yourself to calls on your shared line. (Calls must be non-private calls. See Using a Shared Line, page 45.)

Understanding Barge Features

Barge features include cBarge and single-button or multi-touch Barge.

cBarge and Barge Depending on how your phone is configured, you can add yourself to a call on a shared line using either cBarge or Barge:
cBarge converts the call into a standard conference, allowing you to add new participants. (See Making Conference Calls, page 36 for information about standard conferences.) Barge allows you to add yourself to the call but does not convert the call into a conference or allow you to add new participants.

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Single-button and Multi-touch Barge Your system administrator determines whether the barge feature on your phone (cBarge or Barge) operates as a single-button or multi-touch feature.
Single button barge allows you to press a line button to barge a call (SCCP phones only). Multi-touch barge allows you to view call information before barging.

Using Barge Features

The table below describes how to use barge features (cBarge or Barge) to add yourself to a call on a shared line.

If you want to...

See if the shared line is in use Add yourself to a call on a shared line

Then...
Look for the remote-in-use icon Press the red line button One of the following occurs: You are added to the call. A window opens on your phone screen prompting you to select the call that you want to barge. Press Barge or cBarge to complete the action. (You may need to press the more softkey to display Barge or cBarge.) next to a red line button .

for the shared line.

View conference participants (if you used cBarge)

See Viewing or Removing Conference Participants, page 40.

Tips When you barge a call, other parties might hear a beep tone announcing your presence. With cBarge, other parties hear a brief audio interruption and the phone screen changes to display conference details.
If a phone that is using the shared line has Privacy enabled, call information and barge softkeys will not appear on the other phones that share the line. If a phone that is using the shared line has Privacy disabled and it is configured with Private Line Automated Ringdown (PLAR), the barge and cBarge features will still be available. You will be disconnected from a call that you have joined using Barge if the call is put on hold, transferred, or turned into a conference call.

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Preventing Others from Viewing or Barging a Shared-Line Call

If you share a phone line, you can use the Privacy feature to prevent others who share the line from viewing or barging (adding themselves to) your calls.

If you want to...

Prevent others from viewing or barging calls on a shared line Allow others to view or barge calls on a shared line

Then...
1. Press Private . 2. To verify that Privacy is on, look for the Privacy-enabled next to an amber line button . icon 1. Press Private . 2. To verify that Privacy is off, look for the Privacy-disabled next to an unlit line button . icon

Tips If the phone that shares your line has Privacy enabled, you can make and receive calls using the shared line as usual.
The Privacy feature applies to all shared lines on your phone. Consequently, if you have multiple shared lines and Privacy is enabled, coworkers will not be able to view or barge calls on any of your shared lines.

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Using BLF to Determine a Line State

Busy Lamp Field features (BLF) allow you to view the state of a phone line that is associated with a speed-dial button, call log, or directory listing on your phone. If you use BLF Pickup, you can answer a ringing call for the line that you are monitoring. Your system administrator determines which BLF features are configured for your phone.

If you want to...

See the state of a line listed in a call log or directory

Then...
Look for one of these indicators next to the line number: Line is in-use. Line is idle. Line is in Do Not Disturb state. BLF indicator unavailable for this line.

See the state of a speed-dial line

Look for one of these indicators next to the line number: + +

+

Line is in-use. Line is idle. Line is in Do Not Disturb state.

BLF indicator unavailable for this line. Use BLF Pickup to Press the BLF Pickup button while the line is ringing. answer a call ringing on The call is redirected to the next available line on your phone. (If you want a coworkers phone to specify a line, first press a line button, then press the BLF button.) If your phone supports auto-pickup, the call connects automatically. Otherwise, the call rings on your phone for you to answer. Note If you press the BLF Pickup button when the monitored line is not ringing, your phone will speed dial the line number.

Tips Your phone might play an audible indicator to alert you when a call is ringing on the monitored line (BLF Pickup only).
BLF Pickup answers the oldest ringing call first (if the line that you are monitoring has more than one ringing call).
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Making and Receiving Secure Calls

Depending on how your system administrator has configured your phone system, your phone might support making and receiving secure calls. Your phone is capable of supporting these types of calls: Authenticated callThe identities of all phones participating in the call have been verified. Encrypted callThe phone is receiving and transmitting encrypted audio (your conversation) within the Cisco IP network. Encrypted calls are also authenticated. Non-secure callAt least one of the participating phones or the connection does not support these security features, or the phones cannot be verified.

If you want to...

Check the security level of a call or conference

Then...
Look for a security icon in the top right corner of the call activity area, next to the call duration timer: Authenticated call or conference Encrypted call or conference Non-secure call or conference

Determine if secure calls can be made in your company

Contact your system administrator.

Note

There are interactions, restrictions, and limitations that affect how security features work on your phone. For more information, ask your system administrator.

Tracing Suspicious Calls

(SCCP phones only) If you are receiving suspicious or malicious calls, your system administrator can add the Malicious Call Identification (MCID) feature to your phone. This feature enables you to identify an active call as suspicious, which initiates a series of automated tracking and notification messages.

If you want to...

Notify your system administrator about a suspicious or harassing call

Then... Press MCID or Malicious Call ID.

Your phone plays a tone and displays the message, MCID successful.

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Prioritizing Critical Calls

(SCCP phones only) In some specialized environments, such as military or government offices, you might need to make and receive urgent or critical calls. If you have the need for this specialized call handling, your system administrator can add Multilevel Precedence and Preemption (MLPP) to your phone. Keep these terms in mind: Precedence indicates the priority associated with a call. Preemption is the process of ending an existing, lower priority call while accepting a higher priority call that is sent to your phone.

If you...

Then...

Want to choose a priority Contact your system administrator for a list of (precedence) level for an outgoing call corresponding precedence numbers for calls. Want to make a priority (precedence) call Hear a special ring (faster than usual) or special call waiting tone Want to view priority level of a call Enter the MLPP access number (provided by your system administrator) followed by the phone number. You are receiving a priority (precedence) call. An MLPP icon on your phone screen indicates the priority level of the call. Look for an MLPP icon on your phone screen: Priority call Medium priority (immediate) call High priority (flash) call Highest priority (flash override) or Executive Override call Higher priority calls are displayed at the top of your call list. If you do not see an MLPP icon, the priority level of the call is normal (routine). Want to accept a higher-priority call Hear a continuous tone interrupting your call Answer the call as usual. If necessary, end an active call first. You or the other party are receiving a call that must preempt the current call. Hang up immediately to allow the higher priority call to ring through.

Tips When you make or receive an MLPP-enabled call, you will hear special ring tones and call waiting tones that differ from the standard tones.
MLPP overrides the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature.
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 If you enter an invalid MLPP access number, a verbal announcement will alert you of the error. An MLPP-enabled call retains its priority and preemptive status when you:
Put the call on hold Transfer the call Add the call to a three-way conference Answer the call using PickUp

Using Cisco Extension Mobility

Cisco Extension Mobility (EM) allows you to temporarily configure a Cisco Unified IP Phone as your own. Once you log in to EM, the phone adopts your user profile, including your phone lines, features, established services, and web-based settings. Your system administrator must configure EM for you.

If you want to...

Log in to EM

Then...
1. Choose > EM Service (name can vary). 2. Enter your user ID and PIN (provided by your system administrator). 3. If prompted, select a device profile.

Log out of EM

1. Choose

> EM Service (name can vary).

2. When prompted to log out, press Yes.

Tips EM automatically logs you out after a certain amount of time. Your system administrators establishes this time limit.
Changes that you make to your EM profile from your User Options web pages take effect immediately if you are logged in to EM on the phone; otherwise, changes take effect the next time you log in. Changes that you make to the phone from your User Options web pages take effect immediately if you are logged out of EM; otherwise, changes take effect after you log out. Local settings controlled by the phone are not maintained in your EM profile.

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Managing Business Calls Using a Single Phone Number

With Mobile Connect and Mobile Voice Access installed, you can use your cellular phone to handle calls associated with your desktop phone number. A smartphone is a mobile phone with personal computer capabilities such as web browsing, email, address book, and calendar.

If you want to...

Configure Mobile Connect

Then...
Use the User Options web pages to set up remote destinations and create access lists to allow or block calls from specific phone numbers from being passed to the remote destinations. See Setting Up Phones and Access Lists for Mobile Connect, page 75. See Answering a Call, page 28. See Switching an In-Progress Call to Another Phone, page 32.

Answer a call using your cellular phone Switch an in-progress call between your desk phone and cellular phone Put a call that has been picked up on a smartphone on hold

1. Press the Enterprise Hold (name may vary) softkey on the smartphone. The other party is placed on hold. 2. On your smartphone, press the Resume (name may vary) softkey on the smartphone. See Switching an In-Progress Call to Another Phone, page 32.

Transfer a call that has been picked up on a smartphone to another number

1. Press the Enterprise Transfer (name may vary) softkey on the smartphone. 2. Dial your enterprise access code for transferring calls to initiate a new call. The other party is placed on hold. 3. Press the Enterprise Transfer softkey to complete the call transfer. 1. Press the Enterprise Conference (name may vary) softkey on the smartphone. 2. Dial your enterprise access code for conferencing to initiate a new call. The other party is placed on hold. 3. Press the Enterprise Conference softkey to complete the conference set-up and include both callers in the conference.

Initiate a conference call on a call that has been picked up on a smartphone

Connect to Mobile Voice Access

1. From any phone, dial your assigned Mobile Voice Access number. 2. Enter the number you are calling from, if prompted, and your PIN.

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Turn on Mobile Connect from your cellular phone

Then...
1. Dial your assigned Mobile Voice access number. 2. Enter your cellular phone number (if requested) and PIN. 3. Press 2 to enable Mobile Connect. 4. Choose whether to turn Mobile Connect on for all configured phones or just one:
All phonesEnter 2. One phoneEnter 1 and enter the number you want to add as

a remote destination, followed by #. Make a call from your cellular phone Turn off Mobile Connect from your cellular phone See Placing a CallAdditional Options, page 25. 1. Dial your assigned Mobile Voice access number. 2. Enter your cellular phone number (if requested) and PIN. 3. Press 3 to disable Mobile Connect. 4. Choose whether to turn Mobile Connect off for all configured phones or just one:
All phonesEnter 2. One phoneEnter 1 and enter the number you want to

remove as a remote destination, followed by #.

Tips When calling Mobile Voice Access, you need to enter the number you are call from in addition to the PIN if any of the following are true:
The number you are calling from is not one of your remote destinations. The number is blocked by you or your carrier (shown as Unknown Number). The number is not accurately matched in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager

database; for example, if your number is 510-666-9999, but it is listed as 666-9999 in the database, or your number is 408-999-6666, but it is entered as 1-408-999-6666 in the database. If you incorrectly enter any requested information (such as cellular phone number or PIN) three times in a row, the Mobile Voice Access call disconnects, and you are locked out for a period of time. Contact your system administrator if you need assistance.

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Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone

You can use your phone with a handset, headset, or speakerphone.

If you want to...

Use the handset

Then...
Lift it to go off-hook; replace it to go on-hook. The primary line is picked up even if a call is ringing on another line. Ask your system administrator about options to automatically select the ringing line. If you need to change the wideband setting for your handset (for > User example, if you change your handset), choose Preferences > Audio Preferences > Wideband Handset. If the Wideband Handset setting shows as dimmed, then this setting is not user controllable.

Use a headset

Press to toggle headset mode on and off. You can use a headset with all of the controls on your phone, including and . If you use AutoAnswer, see Using AutoAnswer, page 56. If you use a headset that supports wideband, you might experience improved audio sensitivity if you enable the wideband setting on your phone (this setting is disabled by default). To access the > User Preferences > Audio Preferences > setting, choose Wideband Headset. If the Wideband Headset setting shows as dimmed, then this setting is not user controllable. Check with your system administrator to be sure your phone system is configured to use wideband. If the system is not configured for wideband, you may not detect any additional audio sensitivity even when using a wideband headset. To learn more about your headset, refer to the headset documentation or ask your system administrator for assistance.

Use the speakerphone

Press

to toggle speakerphone mode on or off.

Many of the actions you can take to dial a number or answer a call will automatically trigger speakerphone mode, assuming that the is not lit. handset is in its cradle and Switch to the headset or speakerphone (from the handset) during a call Press or , then hang up the handset.

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Switch to the handset (from the speakerphone or headset) during a call Adjust the volume level for a call

Then...
Lift the handset (without pushing any buttons).

Press

during a call or after invoking a dial tone.

This action adjusts the volume for the handset, speakerphone, or headset, depending on which device is in use. Press Save to preserve the volume level for future calls.

Obtaining a Headset
Your phone supports four- or six-wire headset jacks. For information about purchasing headsets, see Headset Information, page 14.

Using AutoAnswer
When AutoAnswer is enabled, your phone answers incoming calls automatically after a few rings. Your system administrator configures AutoAnswer to use either the speakerphone or a headset. You might use AutoAnswer if you receive a high volume of incoming calls.

If you...
Use AutoAnswer with a headset

Then...
Keep headset mode active (in other words, keep when you are not on a call. Press EndCall to hang up. Press New Call or Dial to place new calls. If your phone is set up to use AutoAnswer in headset mode, calls will be is illuminated. Otherwise, calls ring answered automatically only if normally and you must manually answer them. illuminated) even

To keep headset mode active, do one of the following:

Use AutoAnswer with the Keep the handset in the cradle and headset mode inactive ( (unlit). speakerphone Otherwise, calls ring normally and you must manually answer them.

Tip AutoAnswer is disabled when Do Not Disturb is active.

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Using Call Logs and Directories

This section describes how you can use call logs and directories. To access both features, use the . Directories button

Using Call Logs

Your phone maintains call logs. Call logs contain records of your missed, placed, and received calls. Your phone administrator determines whether missed calls are logged in your missed calls directory for a given line appearance on your phone.

If you want to...

View your call logs Display details for a single call record

Then...
Choose > Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls. Each stores up to 100 records. 1. Choose > Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls. 2. Highlight a call record. 3. Press Details. Doing so displays information such as called number, calling number, time of day, and call duration (for placed and received calls only).

Erase all call records in all logs Erase all call records in a single log

Press

, then press Clear. > Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls.

1. Choose

2. Highlight a call record. 3. Press Clear. (You may need to press the more softkey to display Clear.)

Erase a single call record

1. Choose 3. Press Delete.

> Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls.

2. Highlight a call record.

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Dial from a call log (while not on another call)

Then...
1. Choose Note > Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls. 2. Highlight a call record.
If the Details softkey appears, the call is the primary entry of a multiparty call. See the Tip section below.

3. If you need to edit the displayed number, press EditDial followed by << or >>. To delete the number, press EditDial followed by Delete. (You may need to press the more softkey to display Delete.) 4. Go off-hook to place the call. Dial from a call log (while connected to another call) 1. Choose Note > Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls. 2. Highlight a call record.
If the Details softkey appears, the call is the primary entry of a multiparty call. See the Tip section below.

3. If you need to edit the displayed number, press EditDial followed by << or >>. To delete the number, press EditDial followed by Delete. (You may need to press the more softkey to display Delete.) 4. Press Dial. 5. Choose a menu item to handle the original call:
HoldPuts the first call on hold and dials the second. TransferTransfers the first party to the second and drops you

from the call. (Press Transfer again after dialing to complete the action.)
ConferenceCreates a conference call with all parties, including

you. (Press Confrn or Conference again after dialing to complete the action.)
EndCallDisconnects the first call and dials the second.

See if the line in the call Look for Busy Lamp Field indicators. See Using BLF to Determine a Line log is busy before placing State, page 49. a call to that line Place a call from a URL entry in a call log (SIP phones only) 1. Choose > Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls. 2. Highlight the URL entry that you want to dial. 3. If you need to edit the entry, press EditDial. 4. The icon appears to indicate that you can begin editing characters in the URL entry. 5. Press Dial.

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Tip (SCCP phones only)

To view the complete call record of a multiparty call (for example, of call that has been forwarded or transferred to you), highlight the call record and press Details. The Details record shows two entries for each missed or received multiparty call. The entries are listed in reverse chronological order: The first logged entry is the name/number of the last completed call of a multiparty call received on your phone. The second logged entry is the name/number of the first completed call of a multiparty call received on your phone.

Directory Dialing
Depending on configuration, your phone can provide corporate and personal directory features: Corporate DirectoryCorporate contacts that you can access on your phone. Your system administrator sets up and maintains your Corporate Directory. Personal DirectoryIf available, personal contacts and associated speed-dial codes that you can configure and access from your phone and Cisco Unified CM User Options web pages. Personal Directory is comprised of Personal Address Book (PAB) and Fast Dials:
PAB is a directory of your personal contacts. Fast Dials allows you to assign codes to PAB entries for quick dialing.

Using Corporate Directory on Your Phone

You can use a corporate directory to place calls to coworkers.

If you want to...

Dial from a corporate directory (while not on another call)

Then...
1. Choose > Corporate Directory (exact name can vary). 2. User your keypad to enter a full or partial name and press Search. 3. To dial, select the listing, or scroll to the listing and go off-hook.

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Dial from a corporate directory (while on another call)

Then...
1. Choose > Corporate Directory (exact name can vary). 2. User your keypad to enter a full or partial name and press Search. 3. Scroll to a listing and press Dial. 4. Choose a menu item to handle the original call:
HoldPuts the first call on hold and dials the second. TransferTransfers the first party to the second and drops you from

the call. (Press Transfer again after dialing to complete the action.)
ConferenceCreates a conference call with all parties, including

you. (Press Confrn or Conference again after dialing to complete the action.)
EndCallDisconnects the first call and dials the second.

See if the phone line in the directory is busy

Look for Busy Lamp Field (BLF) indicators. See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49.

Tip Use the numbers on your keypad to enter characters on your phone screen. Use the Navigation button on your phone to move between input fields.

Using Personal Directory on Your Phone

The Personal Directory feature set contains your Personal Address Book (PAB) and Fast Dials. This section describes how to set up and use Personal Directory on your phone. Alternately, see Using Personal Directory on the Web, page 67.

If you want to...

Access Personal Directory (for PAB and Fast Dial codes) Search for a PAB entry

Then...
1. Choose > Personal Directory (exact name can vary). 2. Enter your Cisco Unified Communications Manager user ID and PIN, then press Submit. 1. Access Personal Directory, then choose Personal Address Book. 2. Enter search criteria and press Submit. 3. You can choose Previous or Next to move through listings. 4. Highlight the PAB listing that you want and press Select.

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If you want to...

Dial from a PAB entry

Then...
1. Search for a listing. 2. Highlight the listing and press Select. 3. Press Dial. (You may need to press the more softkey to see Dial.) 4. Enter the participants phone number. 5. Highlight the number that you want to dial and press OK. 6. Press OK again to dial the number.

Delete a PAB entry

1. Search for a listing. 2. Highlight the listing and press Select. 3. Press Delete. 4. Choose OK to confirm the deletion.

Edit a PAB entry

1. Search for a listing. 2. Highlight the listing and press Edit to modify a name or email address. 3. If necessary, choose Phones to modify a phone number. 4. Press Update.

Add a new PAB entry

1. Access Personal Directory, then choose Personal Address Book. 2. Access the Search page by choosing Submit. (You do not need to input search information first.) 3. Press New. 4. Use your phone keypad to enter a name and e-mail information. 5. Choose Phones and use the keypad to enter phone numbers. Be sure to include any necessary access codes such as a 9 or 1. 6. Choose Submit to add the entry to the database.

Assign a Fast Dial code to a PAB entry

1. Search for a PAB entry. 2. Highlight the listing and press Select. 3. Press Fast Dial. 4. Highlight the number that you want to dial and press Select. 5. Highlight the Fast Dial code that you want to assign to the number and press Select.

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Add a new Fast Dial code (not using a PAB entry)

Then...
1. Choose > Personal Directory > Personal Fast Dials. 2. Press Fast Dial. 3. Highlight a Fast Dial code that is unassigned and press Select. 4. Press Assign. 5. Enter a phone number. 6. Press Update.

Search for Fast Dial codes

1. Choose

> Personal Directory > Personal Fast Dials.

2. You can choose Previous or Next to move through listings. 3. Highlight the listing that you want and press Select. 1. Search for a Fast Dial code. 2. Highlight the listing you want and press Select. 3. Press Dial. 4. Choose OK to complete the action.

Place a call using a Fast Dial code

Delete a Fast Dial code

1. Search for a Fast Dial code. 2. Highlight the listing you want and press Select. 3. Press Remove. 1. Choose > Personal Directory (exact name can vary).

Log out of Personal Directory

2. Choose Logout.

Tips Your system administrator can provide you with the user ID and PIN that you need to log in to Personal Directory.
Personal Directory automatically logs you out after a certain amount of time. This time limit can vary. Ask your system administrator for more information. Use the numbers on your keypad to enter characters on your phone screen. Use the Navigation button on your phone to move between input fields.

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Changing Phone Settings

You can customize your Cisco Unified IP Phone by adjusting the ring tone, background image, and other settings.

Customizing Rings and Message Indicators

You can customize how your phone indicates an incoming call and a new voice mail message. You can also adjust the ringer volume for your phone.

If you want to...

Change the ring tone per line

Then...
1. Choose > User Preferences > Rings. 2. Choose a phone line or the default ring setting. 3. Choose a ring tone to play a sample of it. 4. Press Select and Save to set the ring tone, or press Cancel.

Adjust the volume level for the phone ringer Change the way the audible voice message indicator sounds on your phone Change the way that the voice message light on your handset works

Press while the handset is in the cradle and the headset and speakerphone buttons are off. The new ringer volume is saved automatically. 1. Log in to your Cisco Unified CM User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66.) 2. Access your message indicator settings. (See Controlling Line Settings on the Web, page 73.) 1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66.) 2. Access your message indicator settings. (See Controlling Line Settings on the Web, page 73.) Note
Typically, the default system policy is to indicate a new voice message by displaying a steady light on the handset light strip.

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Customizing the Phone Screen

You can adjust the characteristics of your phone screen.

If you want to...

Change the phone screen contrast

Then...
1. Choose > User Preferences > Contrast. . 2. To make adjustments, press Up, Down or 3. Press Save, or press Cancel. Note
If you accidentally save a very light or very dark contrast and cannot see the phone screen display: Press and then press 1, 3 on the keypad.

Next, press to change the contrast until you can see the phone screen display, and then press Save.

Change the background image

1. Choose

> User Preferences > Background Images.

2. Scroll through available images and press Select to choose an image. 3. Press Preview to see a larger view of the background image. 4. Press Exit to return to the selection menu. 5. Press Save to accept the image or press Cancel. Note
If you do not see a selection of images, then this option has not been enabled on your system.

Change the language on your screen

1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66.) 2. Access your user settings. (See Controlling User Settings on the Web, page 72.)

Change the line text label

1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66.) 2. Access your line label settings. (See Controlling Line Settings on the Web, page 73.)

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Accessing Voice Messages

To access voice messages, press the button.

Note

Your company determines the voice message service that your phone system uses. For the most accurate and detailed information, refer to the documentation that came with your voice message system.

If you want to...

Set up and personalize your voice message service Check for your new voice messages

Then...
Press and follow the voice instructions. If a menu appears on your screen, choose an appropriate menu item. Look for: A steady red light on your handset. (This indicator can vary. See Customizing Rings and Message Indicators, page 63.) A flashing message waiting icon screen. Note and text message on your phone

The red light and message waiting icon display only when you have a message on your primary line, even if you receive voice messages on other lines.

Listen for: A stutter tone from your handset, headset, or speakerphone when you place a call. Note Listen to your voice messages or access the voice messages menu Press
The stutter tone is line-specific. You hear it only when using the line with the waiting message.

Depending on your voice message service, doing so either auto-dials the message service or provides a menu on your screen. By default, voice message service on the primary line is checked. Ask your system administrator about options to automatically connect to another line if a voice message is waiting.

Send a call to a voice message system

Press iDivert. For more information, see Sending a Call to a Voice Message System, page 34.

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Using the Cisco Unified CM User Options Web Pages

Your Cisco Unified IP Phone is a network device that can share information with other network devices in your company, including your personal computer. You can use your computer to log in to your Cisco Unified CM User Options web pages, where you can control features, settings, and services for your Cisco Unified IP Phone. For example, you can set up speed-dial buttons from your User Options web pages.

Accessing Your User Options Web Pages

This section describes how to log in and select a phone device.

If you want to...

Log in to your User Options web pages

Then do this...
1. Obtain a User Options URL, user ID, and default password from your system administrator. 2. Open a web browser on your computer, enter the URL, and log on. 3. If prompted to accept security settings, click Yes or Install Certificate. The Cisco Unified Communications Manager User Options main web page displays. From this page you can choose User Options to access User Settings, Directory features, a Personal Address Book, and Fast Dials. Or, to access phone-specific options, select a device (see below).

Select a device after logging in

1. After you have logged in to your User Options web pages, choose User Options > Device. The Device Configuration page displays. 2. If you have multiple devices assigned to you, choose the appropriate device (phone model, Extension Mobility profile, or Remote Destination profile) from the Name drop-down menu. Note
Toolbar buttons located at the top of the Device Configuration page are specific to the selected device type.

Select a configuration option after logging in

1. After you have logged in to your User Options web pages, choose User Options to access User Settings, Directory, Personal Address Book, Fast Dials, and Mobility Settings. 2. To return to the Device Configuration page from another page, choose User Options > Device.

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Configuring Features and Services on the Web

The topics in this section describe how to configure features and services from your User Options web pages after logging in. See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66.

Using Personal Directory on the Web

The Personal Directory feature set that you can access on your computer consists of: A Personal Address Book (PAB) Fast Dials Cisco Unified Communications Manager Address Book Synchronizer You can also access PAB and Fast Dials from your phone. See Using Personal Directory on Your Phone, page 60.

Note

Using Your Personal Address Book on the Web

This section describes how to use your PAB from your User Options web pages.

If you want to...

Then do this after you log in...

Before you can assign a line button for PAB, your system administrator must configure the phone to display services. Contact your system administrator for more information.

Assign a line button for PAB Note

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Click Service URL. 3. Choose the Personal Address Book service from the Button drop-down list box. 4. Enter a phone label for the button. 5. Click Save. 6. Click Reset and then click Restart to refresh the phone configuration. 7. You can now press the line button to access PAB codes. Add a new PAB entry 1. Choose User Options > Personal Address Book. 2. Click Add New. 3. Enter information for the entry. 4. Click Save.

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If you want to...

Search for a PAB entry Edit a PAB entry

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Personal Address Book. 2. Specify search information and click Find. 1. Search for a PAB entry. 2. Click a name or nickname. 3. Edit the entry as needed and click Save.

Delete a PAB entry

1. Search for a PAB entry. 2. Select one or more entries. 3. Click Delete Selected.

Configuring Fast Dials on the Web

This section describes how to assign Fast Dials from your User Options web pages.

If you want to...

Then do this after you log in...

Before you can assign a line button for Fast Dial, your system administrator must configure the phone to display services. Contact your system administrator for more information.

Assign a line button for Note Fast Dial

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Click Service URL. 3. Choose the Fast Dial service from the Button drop-down list box. 4. Enter a phone label for the button. 5. Click Save. 6. Click Reset and then click Restart to refresh the phone configuration.

You can now press the line button to access Fast Dial codes.
Assign a Fast Dial code to a PAB entry 1. Create a PAB entry. See Using Your Personal Address Book on the Web, page 67. 2. Choose User Options > Fast Dials. 3. Click Add New. 4. Use the Search Options area to find the appropriate PAB entry. 5. Click a phone number in the Search Results area. 6. Change the Fast Dial code, if desired. 7. Click Save.

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If you want to...

Assign a Fast Dial code to a phone number (without using a PAB entry)

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Fast Dials. 2. Click Add New. 3. Change the Fast Dial code, if desired. 4. Enter a phone number. 5. Click Save.

Search for a Fast Dial entry Edit a Fast Dial phone number

1. Choose User Options > Fast Dials. 2. Specify search information and click Find. 1. Choose User Options > Fast Dials. 2. Search for the Fast Dial entry that you want to edit. 3. Click on a component of the entry. 4. Change the phone number. 5. Click Save.

Delete a Fast Dial entry

1. Search for a Fast Dial. 2. Select one or more entries. 3. Click Delete Selected.

Tips You can create up to 500 Fast Dial and PAB entries.
You can create a new Fast Dial entry without using a PAB entry. Such Fast Dial entries are labeled raw in the User Options web pages and do not display a configurable text label.

Using the Address Book Synchronization Tool

You can use the Address Book Synchronization Tool (TABSynch) to synchronize your existing Microsoft Windows Address Book (if applicable) with your PAB. Entries from your Microsoft Windows Address Book will then be accessible on your Cisco Unified IP Phone and User Options web pages. Your system administrator can give you access to TABSynch and provide detailed instructions.

Setting Up Speed Dials on the Web

Depending on configuration, your phone can support several speed-dial features: Speed-dial buttons Abbreviated Dialing Fast Dials

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Note

For help using speed-dial features, see Speed Dialing, page 42.

If you want to...

Set up speed-dial buttons

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Choose a phone from the Name drop-down menu. 3. Click Speed Dials. 4. Enter a number and label for a speed-dial button (programmable button) on your phone. 5. Click Save. Note
Your phone uses the ASCII Label field.

Set up Abbreviated Dialing

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Choose a phone from the Name drop-down menu. 3. Click Speed Dials. 4. Enter a number and label for an Abbreviated Dialing code. 5. Click Save.

Set up Fast Dials

See Configuring Fast Dials on the Web, page 68. You can also set up Fast Dials on your phone. See Using Personal Directory on Your Phone, page 60.

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Setting Up Phone Services on the Web

Phone services can include special phone features, network data, and web-based information (such as stock quotes and movie listings). You must first subscribe to a phone service before accessing it on your phone.

If you want to...

Subscribe to a service

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Choose a phone from the Name drop-down menu. 3. Click Phone Services. 4. Click Add New. 5. Choose a service from the drop-down list and click Next. 6. Change the service label and/or enter additional service information, if available (optional). 7. Click Save.

Search for services

1. Select a device. 2. Click Phone Services. 3. Click Find.

Change or end services

1. Search for services. 2. Select one or more entries. 3. Click Delete Selected.

Change a service name

1. Search for services. 2. Click on the service name. 3. Change the information and click Save.

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If you want to...

Add a service to an available programmable phone button

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Choose a phone from the Name drop-down menu. 3. Click Service URL. Note
If you do not see this option, ask your system administrator to configure a service URL button for your phone.

4. Choose a service from the Button Service drop-down list. 5. If you want to rename the service, edit the label fields. Note
Your phone uses the ASCII Label field if the phone does not support double-byte character sets.

6. Click Save. 7. Click Reset to reset your phone (necessary to see the new button label on your phone). Access a service on your Choose phone ( ) > Services.

Controlling User Settings on the Web

User settings include your password, PIN, and language (locale) settings.

If you want to...

Change your password

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > User Settings. 2. In the Browser Password area, enter information. 3. Click Save.

Change your PIN

1. Choose User Options > User Settings. 2. In the Phone PIN area, enter information. 3. Click Save.

Change the language (locale) for your User Options web pages

1. Choose User Options > User Settings. 2. In the User Locale area, choose an item from the Locale drop-down list. 3. Click Save. 1. Choose User Options > User Settings. 2. Choose an item from the User Locale drop-down list. 3. Click Save.

Change the language (locale) for your phone screen

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Tip Your PIN and password allow you to access different features and services. For example, use your PIN to log in to Cisco Extension Mobility or Personal Directory on your phone. Use your password to log in to your User Options web pages and Cisco WebDialer on your personal computer. For more information, ask your system administrator.

Controlling Line Settings on the Web

Line settings affect a specific phone line (directory number) on your phone. Line settings can include call-forwarding, voice message indicators, ring patterns, and line labels. You can set up other line settings directly on your phone: Set up call forwarding for your primary phone linesee Forwarding Calls to Another Number, page 34. Change rings, display, and other phone-model specific settingssee Changing Phone Settings, page 63.

If you want to...

Set up call forwarding per line

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Choose a phone from the Name drop-down menu. 3. Click Line Settings. 4. If you have more than one directory number (line) assigned to your phone, choose a line from the Line drop-down menu. 5. In the Incoming Call Forwarding area, choose call forwarding settings for various conditions. 6. Click Save.

Change the voice message indicator (lamp) setting per line

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Choose a phone from the Name drop-down menu. 3. Click Line Settings. 4. If you have more than one directory number (line) assigned to your phone, choose a line from the Line drop-down menu. 5. In the Message Waiting Lamp area, choose from various settings. Note
Typically, the default message waiting setting prompts your phone to display a steady red light from the handset light strip to indicate a new voice message.

6. Click Save.

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Change the audible voice message indicator setting per line

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Choose a phone from the Name drop-down menu. 3. Click Line Settings. 4. If you have more than one directory number (line) assigned to your phone, choose a line from the Line drop-down menu. 5. In the Audible Message Waiting Indicator area, choose from various settings. Note
Typically, the default message waiting setting prompts your phone to display a steady red light from the handset light strip to indicate a new voice message.

6. Click Save. Change or create a line text label that appears on your phone screen 1. Choose User Options > Device. 2. Choose a phone from the Name drop-down menu. 3. Click Line Settings. 4. If you have more than one directory number (line) assigned to your phone, choose a line from the Line drop-down menu. 5. In the Line Text Label area, enter a text label. 6. Click Save. Note
Your phone uses the ASCII Label field if the phone does not support double-byte character sets.

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Setting Up Phones and Access Lists for Mobile Connect

When using Cisco Mobile Connect, you must add your cellular and other phones that you want to use to make and receive calls using the same directory numbers as your desk phone. These phones are called remote destinations. You can also define access lists to restrict or allow calls from certain numbers to be sent to your cellular phone.

If you want to...

Create an access list

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Mobility Settings > Access Lists. 2. Click Add New. 3. Enter the following information:
NameIdentifies the access list. DescriptionDescribes the access list.

4. Choose one of these options:

Blocked Access ListCreates list for numbers to be blocked Allowed Access ListCreates list for numbers that will be permitted

5. Click Save.

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If you want to...

Add members to an access list.

Then do this after you log in...

1. Create an access list. 2. Click Add Member to add phone numbers or filters to the list. 3. Select an option from the Filter Mask drop-down list box. You can filter a directory number, calls with restricted caller ID (Not Available), or calls with anonymous caller ID (Private). 4. If you select a directory number from the Filter Mask drop-down list box, enter a phone number or filter in the DN Mask field. You can use the following wild cards to define a filter:
X (upper or lower case)Matches a single digit. For example,

408555123X matches any number between 4085551230 and 4085551239.

!Matches any number of digits. For example, 408! matches any

number starts with 408.

#Used as a single digit for exact match.

5. To add this member to the access list, click Save. 6. To save the access list, click Save.

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If you want to...

Add a new remote destination

Then do this after you log in...

1. Choose User Options > Mobility Settings > Remote Destinations. 2. Select the device from the Name drop-down list box. 3. Click Remote Destinations. 4. Click Add New. 5. Enter the following information:
NameEnter a name for the cellular (or other) phone. Destination NumberEnter your cellular phone number. Answer Too Soon TimerEnter the amount of time before you can

pick up a call on the remote destination (in milliseconds).

Answer Too Late TimerEnter the amount of time after which it is

too late to pick up a call on the remote destination (in milliseconds).

Delay Before Ringing TimerEnter the amount of time before the

call rings on the remote destination (in milliseconds).

Remote Destination ProfileSelect a remote destination profile,

which contains the settings that apply to all of your remote destinations.
Allowed Access ListSelect a phone number or rule that allows your

cellular phone to ring when a call comes in to your desktop phone. You can select an allowed access list or blocked access list, but not both.
Blocked Access ListSelect a phone number or rule for which your

cellular phone does not ring when a call comes in to your desktop phone. You can select an allowed access list or blocked access list, but not both.
Mobile PhoneSelect to allow your cellular phone can accept a call

sent from your desktop phone.

Enable Mobile ConnectSelect to allow your cellular phone to ring

simultaneously with your desktop phone.

Smart Client InstalledSelect to indicate that the remote destination

you are setting up is a smartphone. 6. Click Save.

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Using Cisco WebDialer

Cisco WebDialer allows you to make calls on your Cisco Unified IP Phone to directory contacts by clicking items in a web browser. Your system administrator must configure this feature for you.

If you want to...

Use WebDialer with your User Options directory

Then...
1. Log in to your User Options web pages. See Accessing Your User Options Web Pages, page 66. 2. Choose User Options > Directory and search for a coworker. 3. Click the number that you want to dial. 4. If this is your first time using WebDialer, set up preferences on the Make Call page. 5. Click Dial. (See the last row in this table to learn how to suppress this page in the future, if desired.) The call is now placed on your phone. 6. To end a call, click Hangup or hang up from your phone.

Use WebDialer with another online corporate directory (not your User Options directory)

1. Log in to a WebDialer-enabled corporate directory and search for coworkers. 2. Click the number that you want to dial. 3. When prompted, enter your user ID and password. 4. If this is your first time using WebDialer, set up preferences on the Make Call page. 5. Click Dial. (See the last row in this table to learn how to suppress this page in the future, if desired.)The call is now placed on your phone. 6. To end a call, click Hangup or hang up from your phone.

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If you want to...

Set up, view, or change WebDialer preferences

Then...
Access the Make Call page. The Make Call page appears the first time that you use WebDialer (after you click the number that you want to dial.)

Log out of WebDialer Click the logout icon in the Make Call or Hang Up page.

The Make Call page contains the following options:

Preferred languageDetermines the language used for WebDialer settings and prompts. Use preferred deviceIdentifies the Cisco Unified IP Phone (Calling device) and directory number (Calling line) that you will use to place WebDialer calls. If you have one phone with a single line, the appropriate phone and line are automatically selected. Otherwise, choose a phone and/or line. If you have more than one phone, it will be specified by device type and MAC address. (To display the MAC address on your > Network Configuration > MAC Address.) phone, choose Note

If you have an Extension Mobility profile, you can select your Extension Mobility logged-in device from the Calling device menu.

Do not display call confirmationIf selected, prompts WebDialer to suppress the Make Call page. This page appears by default after you click a phone number in a WebDialer-enabled online directory.

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Understanding Additional Configuration Options

Your system administrator can configure your phone to use specific button and softkey templates along with special services and features, if appropriate. This table provides an overview of some configuration options that you might want to discuss with your phone system administrator based on your calling needs or work environment. You can locate Phone Guides and other documents listed in this table on the web: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/tsd_products_support_series_home. html

Note

If you...

Then...

For more information...

Talk to your system administrator or phone support team. Talk to your system administrator or phone support team. See: Speed Dialing, page 42 Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7914 Phone Guide (SCCP phones only)

Need to handle more Ask your system administrator to calls on your phone line configure your line to support more calls. Need more than one phone line Need more speed-dial buttons Ask your system administrator to configure one or more additional directory numbers for you. First make sure that you are using all of your currently available speed-dial buttons. If you need additional speed-dial buttons, try using Abbreviated Dialing or subscribing to the Fast Dial service. Another option is to attach the Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7914 to your phone. Work with (or work as) Consider using: an administrative Cisco Unified Communications assistant Manager Assistant A shared line Want to use one extension for several phones Request a shared line. This allows you to use one extension for your desk phone and lab phone, for example.

See: Using a Shared Line, page 45 Cisco Unified Communications Manager Assistant User Guide See Using a Shared Line, page 45.

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If you...
Share phones or office space with coworkers

Then...
Consider using: Call Park to store and retrieve calls without using the transfer feature Call Pickup to answer calls ringing on another phone A shared line to view or join coworkers calls Cisco Extension Mobility to apply your phone number and user profile to a shared Cisco Unified IP Phone

For more information...

Ask your system administrator about these features and see: Advanced Call Handling, page 42 Using a Shared Line, page 45 Using Cisco Extension Mobility, page 52

Answer calls frequently Ask your system administrator to set or handle calls on up the AutoAnswer feature for your someones behalf phone. Need to make video calls (SCCP phones only) Consider using Cisco Unified Video Advantage, which enables you to make video calls using your Cisco Unified IP Phone, your personal computer, and an external video camera.

See Using AutoAnswer, page 56.

Contact your system administrator for additional assistance and see the Cisco Unified Video Advantage Quick Start Guide and User Guide. See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 49.

Determine the state of a Ask your administrator to set up the phone line associated Busy Lamp Field (BLF) feature for with a speed-dial your phone. button, call log, or directory listing on your phone Want to temporarily apply your phone number and settings to a shared Cisco Unified IP Phone Ask your system administrator about the Cisco Extension Mobility Service.

See Using Cisco Extension Mobility, page 52.

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Troubleshooting Your Phone

This section provides troubleshooting information for your Cisco Unified IP Phone.

General Troubleshooting
This section provides information to help you troubleshoot general problems with your phone. For more information, see your system administrator.

Symptom
You cannot hear a dial tone or complete a call

Explanation
One or more of the following factors might apply: You must log into the Extension Mobility service. You must enter a client matter code (CMC) or forced authorization code (FAC) after dialing a number. (SCCP phones only) Your phone has time-of-day restrictions that prevent you from using some features during certain hours of the day.

The Settings button is unresponsive The softkey that you want to use does not appear

Your system administrator might have disabled One or more of the following factors might apply:

on your phone.

You must press more to reveal additional softkeys. You must change the line state (for example, go off-hook or have a connected call). Your phone is not configured to support the feature associated with that softkey.

Barge fails and results in a fast busy tone You are disconnected from a call that you joined using Barge CallBack fails

You cannot barge an encrypted call if the phone you are using is not configured for encryption. When your barge attempt fails for this reason, your phone plays a fast busy tone. You will be disconnected from a call that you have joined using Barge if the call is put on hold, transferred, or turned into a conference call. The other party might have call forwarding enabled.

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Viewing Phone Administration Data

Your system administrator might ask you to access administration data on your phone for troubleshooting purposes.

If you are asked to...

Access network configuration data Access status data Access phone model information Access phone call and voice quality information

Then...
Choose > Network Configuration and select the network configuration item that you want to view. Choose Choose Choose > Status and select the status item that you want to view. > Model Information. > Status > Call Statistics.

Using the Quality Reporting Tool

Your system administrator may temporarily configure your phone with the Quality Reporting Tool (QRT) to troubleshoot performance problems. You can press QRT or Quality Reporting Tool to submit information to your system administrator. Depending on configuration, use the QRT to: Immediately report an audio problem on a current call. Select a general problem from a list of categories and choose reason codes.

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Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms

There are special terms applicable to your hardware warranty and various services that you can use during the warranty period. Your formal Warranty Statement, including the warranties and license agreements applicable to Cisco software, is available on Cisco.com at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/warranty/English/1Y1DEN__.html

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Index
A
Abbreviated Dialing 69 Address Book Synchronization Tool 69 answering calls, options for 28 ASCII label field support 70 audio problems 83 audio, quality of 14 authenticated calls 50 Auto Dial 24 AutoAnswer 56 viewing and dialing from 57 call park 44 call pickup, using 43 call waiting 28 caller ID 21 call-handling, advanced 42 call-handling, basic 24 calls answering 28 barging 46 blocking 35 compared to lines 18 conference features for 36 ending 29 barge and privacy 48 and shared lines 46 using 46 forwarding 34, 73 handling multiple 31 holding and resuming 30 icons for 19 maximum per line 19 multiple parties on 36 multiple, switching between 31 call activity area, viewing 18 call forwarding configuring from web page 73 configuring on phone 34 call logs dialing from a URL entry in 58 erasing 57 muting 31 parking 44 placing 24 prioritizing 51 redirecting while ringing 43 reporting problems with 83

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secure 50 storing and retrieving 44 transferring 33 using DND 35 viewing 18, 31 viewing multiple 32 Cisco Unified Communications Manager Address Book Synchronizer 69 Cisco Unified IP Phone adjusting height of 13 connecting 12 description of 15 feature configuration for 22, 80 illustration of 16 online help for 22 registering 14 securing handset rest 13 web-based services for 66 Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7914 80 Cisco Unified Video Advantage 81 Cisco WebDialer See also WebDialer 78 Client Matter Code 26 CMC 26 conference calls Meet-Me 39 removing participants from 40 security-level for 40 types of 36 viewing participants for 40 configuration options 80 connected 20

corporate directory dialing from web page with 25 using on phone 25 customization messages 65

D
Details softkey, viewing multiparty calls with
58, 59

device configuration page 66 dialing, options for 24 direct transfer 33 directed call park 44 directory corporate 59 dialing from web page with 25 personal 59 using on phone 25, 57 divert calls to voice message system 34 DND 35 Do Not Disturb 35

E
encrypted calls 50 ending a call, options for 29 Extension Mobility log in 52 log out 52 extension numbers, viewing 18

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FAC 26 Fast Dial service dialing with 26 Fast Dials configuring from web page 68 feature buttons help 18 messages 17 services 18 settings 18 feature menus, using 22 features, availability of 22, 80 footstand adjusting 13 button, identifying 17 Forced Authorization Code 26 forwarding calls, options for 34

audio quality 14 button, identifying 18 hanging up with 29 mode 55 obtaining 56 headset performance, general 14 help button, description of 18 help, using 22 hold and switching calls 31 and transferring 33 using 30 hookswitch clip, removing 13 hunt groups, logging out 45

I
icons for call states 19 for lines 19 idle 19 installing, Cisco Unified IP Phone 12 intercom calls 40 intercom line 19, 20

G
GPickUp 43 group call pickup, using 43

H
handset light strip 18 securing in cradle 13 using 55 hanging up, options for 29 headset answering calls with 28

K
keypad description of 18

L
language (locale) settings 72

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line buttons, identifying 17 lines and call forwarding 34, 73 and call states 19 description of 18 icons 19 ring patterns for 73 text label for 73 viewing 18 voice message indicator setting for 73 logging out of hunt groups 45

network configuration data, locating 82

O
on-hook dialing 24 online help, using 22 OPickUp 43 other call pickup, using 43

P
PAB 59 using from web page 67 park retrieval prefix 44 password, changing 72 Personal Address Book See PAB 60 Personal Address Book (PAB) dialing from 26 Personal Address Book, see PAB Personal Directory using from web page 67 phone lines buttons for 17 description of 18 viewing 18 phone screen adjusting contrast of 64 changing language of 64 cleaning 21 features of 18 phone services configuring

M
Malicious Call Identification (MCID), using 50 Meet-Me conferences 39 menus, using 22 messages indicator for 63, 65 listening to 65 messages button, description of 17 missed calls, records of 57 MLPP, using 51 multiparty calls identifying in call logs 58 viewing details of 58, 59 multiple calls, handling 31 mute button, description of 18 mute, using 31

N
navigation button, description of 18

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see also User Options web pages PickUp 43 PIN, changing 72 placed calls, records of 57 placing calls, options for 24 prioritizing calls 51 privacy and shared lines 46 using 48 programmable buttons description of 17 labels for 18

secure calls 50 secure conferences 40 security levels of 50 making and receiving secure calls 50 verifying non-secure calls 50 services button, description of 18 services, subscribing to 71 settings button, description of 18 shared lines and Remote-in-Use icon 46 description of 45 with barge 46 with privacy 48 softkey buttons description of 18 labels for 18 sound See audio, quality of 14 speakerphone answering calls with 28 button, identifying 18 hanging up with 29 mode 55 speed dial 42 buttons, identifying 17 configuring 69 labels 18, 69 using 25 status data, locating 82 status line, viewing 18 subscriptions, for phone services 71 suspicious calls, tracing 50

Q
QRT 83 QRT, using 83 Quality Reporting Tool 83

R
received calls, records of 57 redial 24 Remote-in-Use icon for shared lines 46 resume, using 30 ring patterns, changing 73 ringer customizing 63 indicator for 18

S
safety, warnings 10

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switching calls 31

see also User Options web pages WebDialer 25 whisper 20 wideband handset 55

T
Tabs, phone and feature 21 TABSynch 69 TAPS, using 14 text, entering on phone 22 Tool for Auto-Registered Phones Support 14 transferring, options for 33 troubleshooting 82 See also QRT 82

U
URL dialing, from call log 58 User Options web pages accessing 66 configuring features and services with 67 subscribing to phone services with 71

V
voice message indicator 65 changing setting for 73 voice message service 65 volume button, description of 18

W
warnings, safety 10 web-based services configuring 66

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