Cisco Systems 7970 Users Manual Unified IP Phone Series Guide And Quick Reference For Communications Manager 6.1 (SCCP SIP)

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Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series
Phone Guide for Cisco Unified
Communications Manager 6.1
(SCCP and SIP)
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: 408 527-0883

Common Phone Tasks

Softkey Definitions

View online help on
phone

Press

AbbrDial

Dial using a speed dial index
number

Place a call

Go off-hook before or
after dialing a number.

Answer

Answer a call

Back

Return to the previous Help topic

Barge

Add yourself to a call on a shared
line

CallBack

Receive notification when a busy
extension becomes available

Cancel

Cancel an action or exit a screen
without applying changes

cBarge

Add yourself to a call on a shared
line and establish a conference

CFwdALL

Setup/cancel call forwarding

Clear

Delete records or settings

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Close the current window

ConfList

View conference participants

Confrn

Create a conference call

Delete

Remove characters to the right of
the cursor when using EditDial

Softkey Definitions

Dial

Phone Screen Icons

DirTrfrs
Transfer two calls to each other
(SCCP only)

QUICK REFERENCE

Redial a number

Press Redial.

Switch to handset
during a call

Pick up the handset.

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

Press

Use your call logs

Press
to choose a
call log. To dial, highlight
a listing and go off-hook.

Edit a number

Press EditDial, << or >>.

Hold/resume a call

Press Hold or Resume.

Transfer call to new
number

Press Transfer, enter the
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.

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

DND

Turn on/off Do Not Disturb
(DND)

EditDial

Edit a number in a call log

EndCall

Disconnect the current call or the
current intercom call

Erase

Reset settings to their defaults

Exit

Return to the previous screen

GPickUp

Answer a call ringing in another
group

iDivert

Send or redirect a call to a voice
message system

Phone Screen Icons
Line and Call Status
Call Forwarding enabled

Video enabled (SCCP only)
Feature Access
Feature assigned to button

Join
Join together existing calls to
(SCCP only) create a conference

Call on hold

Links

View related Help topics

Connected call

Main

Display the Help main menu

MeetMe

Host a Meet-Me conference call

Display additional softkeys

New Call

Make a new call

On-hook

OPickUp

Answer a call ringing in an
associated group

Phone service URL assigned to
button

Shared line in use

Park

Store a call using Call Park

Message waiting

URL entry in a call log is ready to
edit (SIP only)

PickUp

Answer a call in your group

Authenticated call

QRT

Submit call problems to the system
administrator

Encrypted call

Redial

Redial the most recently dialed
number

Busy line in a speed-dial, call log, or
directory listing (BLF feature)

Remove

Remove a conference participant

Resume

Resume a call on hold

Idle line in a speed-dial, call log, or
directory listing (BLF feature)

RMLstC

Drop the last party added to a
conference call

Save

Save the chosen settings

Incoming call
Off-hook

Mobility assigned to button
Hold assigned to button
Conference assigned to button
Transfer assigned to button

Option selected
Feature enabled

Button Icons
Messages

Speed-dial, call log, or directory
listing (line status unknown)

Services

Line in Do Not Disturb (BLF feature)

Help

Search for a directory listing

Idle intercom line

Directories

Select

Select a menu item or call

One-way intercom call

Settings

Transfer

Transfer a call

Update

Refresh content

Two-way intercom call

Volume

VidMode
Choose a video display mode
(SCCP only)
<<

Delete entered characters

Move through entered characters

Audio or Video Mode
Handset in use

Speaker
Mute

Headset in use
Headset
Speakerphone in use

Contents
Getting Started 1
Using this Guide 1
Finding Additional Information 2
Accessing Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series eLearning Tutorials 2
Safety and Performance Information 2
Cisco Product Security Overview 3
Accessibility Features 3
Connecting Your Phone 4
An Overview of Your Phone 7
Understanding Buttons and Hardware 7
Understanding Lines vs. Calls 9
Understanding Line and Call Icons 10
Understanding Touchscreen Features 10
Choosing Touchscreen Items 12
Cleaning and Maintaining the Touchscreen 12
Understanding Feature Buttons and Menus 13
Accessing the Help System on Your Phone 13
Understanding Feature Availability 14
Understanding SIP vs. SCCP 15
Basic Call Handling 16
Placing a Call—Basic Options 16
Placing a Call—Additional Options 17
Answering a Call 18
Ending a Call 20
Using Hold and Resume 20

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Using Mute 21
Switching Between Multiple Calls 21
Switching an In-Progress Call to Another Phone 22
Viewing Multiple Calls 22
Transferring Calls 23
Sending a Call to a Voice Message System 24
Forwarding Calls to Another Number 24
Using Do Not Disturb 25
Making Conference Calls 26
Using Conference Features 26
Using Conference 27
Using Join 28
Using cBarge 29
Using Meet-Me 29
Viewing or Removing Conference Participants 30
Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls 30
Advanced Call Handling 32
Speed Dialing 32
Picking Up a Redirected Call on Your Phone 33
Storing and Retrieving Parked Calls 34
Logging Out of Hunt Groups 35
Using a Shared Line 35
Understanding Shared Lines 35
Using Barge to Add Yourself to a Shared-Line Call 36
Understanding Barge Features 36
Using Barge Features 37
Preventing Others from Viewing or Barging a Shared-Line Call 37
Using BLF to Determine a Line State 38
Making and Receiving Secure Calls 38
Tracing Suspicious Calls 39
Prioritizing Critical Calls 39
Using Cisco Extension Mobility 41

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Managing Business Calls Using a Single Phone Number 41
Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone 44
Obtaining a Headset 45
Using AutoAnswer 45
Changing Phone Settings 46
Customizing Rings and Message Indicators 46
Customizing the Touchscreen 47
Using Call Logs and Directories 48
Using Call Logs 48
Directory Dialing 50
Using Corporate Directory on Your Phone 50
Using Personal Directory on Your Phone 51
Accessing Voice Messages 54
Using the User Options Web Pages 55
Accessing Your User Options Web Pages 55
Configuring Features and Services on the Web 56
Using Personal Directory on the Web 56
Using Your Personal Address Book on the Web 56
Configuring Fast Dials on the Web 57
Using the Address Book Synchronization Tool 58
Setting Up Speed Dials on the Web 58
Setting Up Phone Services on the Web 59
Controlling User Settings on the Web 60
Controlling Line Settings on the Web 61
Setting Up Phones and Access Lists for Mobile Connect 63
Using Cisco WebDialer 65
Understanding Additional Configuration Options 67
Troubleshooting Your Phone 69
General Troubleshooting 69

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Viewing Phone Administration Data 70
Using the Quality Reporting Tool 70
Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms 71
Index 73

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Getting Started
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 phone’s capabilities or refer to the table below for
pointers to commonly used sections.

If you want to...

Then...

Explore your phone on your own

Press

Review safety information

See Safety and Performance Information, page 2.

Connect your phone

See Connecting Your Phone, page 4.

on the phone when you need assistance.

Use your phone after it is installed Start with An Overview of Your Phone, page 7.
Learn what the button lights mean See Understanding Buttons and Hardware, page 7.
Learn about the touchscreen

See Understanding Touchscreen Features, page 10.

Make calls

See Placing a Call—Basic Options, page 16.

Put calls on hold

See Using Hold and Resume, page 20.

Mute calls

See Using Mute, page 21.

Transfer calls

See Transferring Calls, page 23.

Make conference calls

See Making Conference Calls, page 26.

Set up speed dialing

See Speed Dialing, page 32.

Share a phone number

See Using a Shared Line, page 35.

Use your phone as a speakerphone See Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone, page 44.
Change the ring volume or tone

See Changing Phone Settings, page 46.

View your missed calls

See Using Call Logs, page 48.

Listen to your voice messages

See Accessing Voice Messages, page 54.

See softkey and icon definitions

Refer to the Quick Reference Card in the front of this guide.

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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/products_user_guide_list.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

Accessing Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series eLearning Tutorials
(SCCP phones only)
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7900 Series eLearning tutorials use audio and animation to demonstrate basic
calling features. You can access eLearning tutorials online (for several phone models) from your
personal computer. Look for the eLearning tutorial (English only) for your phone model in the
documentation list at the following location:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/phones/ps379/products_user_guide_list.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.
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• 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.

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.
A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html. If you require further assistance please
contact us by sending email to export@cisco.com.

Accessibility Features
A list of accessibility features is available upon request.

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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 graphic and table below to connect your phone.

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10/100/1000 SW 10/100/1000 PC

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9
7

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8
5
4

DC adaptor port (DC48V)

Handset port

AC-to-DC power supply

Headset port

AC power cord

External speaker port

Microphone port

4
5

Network port
Access port

(10/1001SW)

(10/1001

PC)

10 Footstand button

1. Your phone may show 10/100/1000.

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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.

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
either 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 support of a headset would be inappropriate for the Cisco Unified IP Phone
is the potential for an audible hum. This hum can either be heard by 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 with 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
Your 7970 Series Cisco Unified IP Phone is a full-feature telephone that provides voice communication
over the same data network that your computer uses, allowing you to place and receive phone calls,
put calls on hold, transfer calls, make conference calls, and so on.
In addition to basic call-handling features, your 7970 Series Cisco Unified IP 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 phone features and services from your User Options web pages.
• A comprehensive online help system that displays information on the phone screen.

Understanding Buttons and Hardware
You can use the graphic table below to identify buttons and hardware on your phone.

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Item

Description

For more information, see...

Programmable
buttons

Depending on configuration, programmable
buttons provide access to:
• Phone lines and intercom lines (line
buttons)
• Speed-dial numbers (speed-dial buttons,
including the BLF speed-dial feature)

• Understanding
Touchscreen Features,
page 10
• Basic Call Handling,
page 16
• Speed Dialing, page 32

• Web-based services (for example, a
Personal Address Book button)

• Using a Shared Line,
page 35

• Call features (for example, a Privacy,
Hold, or Transfer button)

• Using BLF to
Determine a Line State,
page 38

Buttons illuminate to indicate status:
Green, steady—Active call or
two-way intercom call

• Placing or Receiving
Intercom Calls, page 30

Green, flashing—Held call
Amber, steady—Privacy in use,
one-way intercom call, DND
active, or logged into Hunt Group
Amber, flashing—Incoming call or
reverting call
Red, steady—Remote line in use
(shared line or BLF status)

Footstand button

Allows you to adjust the angle of the phone
base.

Adjusting the Footstand
(Optional), page 5

Display button

Awakens the touchscreen from sleep mode or Cleaning and Maintaining
the Touchscreen, page 12
disables it for cleaning.
No color—Ready for input
Green flashing—Disabled
Green steady—Sleep mode

Messages button

Auto-dials your voice message service (varies Accessing Voice Messages,
by service).
page 54

Directories button

Opens/closes the Directories menu. Use it to
access call logs and directories.

Using Call Logs, page 48

Help button

Activates the Help menu.

Accessing the Help System
on Your Phone, page 13

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Settings button

Opens/closes the Settings menu. Use it to
change touchscreen and ring settings.

Changing Phone Settings,
page 46

Services button

Opens/closes the Services menu.

Using the User Options
Web Pages, page 55

Volume button

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

Using a Handset, Headset,
and Speakerphone, page 44

10 Speaker button

Toggles the speakerphone on or off. When
the speakerphone is on, the button is lit.

Using a Handset, Headset,
and Speakerphone, page 44

11 Mute button

Toggles the microphone on or off. When the
microphone is muted, the button is lit.

Using Mute, page 21

12 Headset button

Toggles the headset on or off. When the
headset is on, the button is lit.

Using a Handset, Headset,
and Speakerphone, page 44

13 Navigation button

Allows you to scroll through menus and
highlight items. When the phone is on-hook,
displays phone numbers from your Placed
Calls log.

Using Call Logs, page 48

14 Keypad

Allows you to dial phone numbers, enter
letters, and choose menu items.

Basic Call Handling,
page 16

15 Softkey buttons

Each activates a softkey option (displayed on Understanding Touchscreen
your touchscreen).
Features, page 10

16 Handset light strip

Indicates an incoming call or new voice
message.

Accessing Voice Messages,
page 54

17 Touchscreen

Shows phone features.

Understanding Touchscreen
Features, page 10

Understanding Lines vs. Calls
To avoid confusion about lines and calls, refer to these descriptions:
• Lines—Each corresponds to a directory number or intercom number that others can use to call
you. Your phone can support up to eight lines. To see your phone lines, look at the right side of
your touchscreen. You have as many lines as you have directory numbers and phone line icons
.
• Calls—Each 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.

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Understanding Line and Call Icons
Your phone displays icons to help you determine the line and call state.

Icon

Line or call state

Description

On-hook line

No call activity on this line.

Off-hook line

You are dialing a number or an outgoing call is ringing.

Connected call

You are connected to the other party.

Ringing call

A call is ringing on one of your lines.

Call on hold

You have put the call on hold. See Using Hold and Resume, page 20.

Remote-in-use

Another phone that shares your line has a connected call. See Using
a Shared Line, page 35.

Reverting call

A holding call is reverting to your phone. See Using Hold and
Resume, page 20.

Authenticated call

See Making and Receiving Secure Calls, page 38.

Encrypted call

See Making and Receiving Secure Calls, page 38.

Idle line (BLF)

See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 38.

Busy line (BLF)

See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 38.

Line in Do Not
Disturb (BLF)

See Using BLF to Determine a Line State, page 38.

Idle Intercom line

The intercom line is not in use. See Placing or Receiving Intercom
Calls, page 30.

One-way intercom
call

The intercom line is sending or receiving one-way audio. See Placing
or Receiving Intercom Calls, page 30.

Two-way intercom
call

The recipient pressed the intercom line to activate two-way audio
with the caller. See Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls, page 30.

Understanding Touchscreen Features
This is what your main touchscreen 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

Programmable Programmable buttons
can serve as phone line buttons, intercom line
buttons, speed-dial buttons, phone service buttons, or phone feature buttons.
button
Icons and labels indicate how these buttons are configured. For an icon
indicators
reference, see the “Phone Screen Icons” section in the Quick Reference Card at
the front of this guide.

Softkey labels

Each displays a softkey function. Softkey labels are touch-sensitive.

Status line

Displays audio mode icons, status information, and prompts.

Call activity
area

Displays current calls per line, including caller ID, call duration, and call state
for the highlighted line (standard view). Items in this area are touch-sensitive.
See Understanding Line and Call Icons, page 10, and Viewing Multiple Calls,
page 22.

Phone tab

Indicates call activity. Press this tab to return to the call activity area, if needed.

Feature tabs

Each indicates an open feature menu. Tabs are touch-sensitive. See
Understanding Feature Buttons and Menus, page 13.

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Choosing Touchscreen Items
There are three ways to choose items on your phone’s touchscreen.

To choose a
touchscreen item...

Do this...

By touch

Press (or tap) touch-sensitive items on the touchscreen with your fingertip.
Use only your fingertip to press the touchscreen, as using any other objects
could damage the display. Be aware that pressing a phone number can cause the
phone to dial the number.

By item number

Press the corresponding number on your keypad. For example, press 4 to
choose the fourth item in a menu.

By scrolling

Press the Navigation button to highlight an item. Press a softkey to finish the
action, or tap the item on the touchscreen with your fingertip.

Cleaning and Maintaining the Touchscreen
You can use the Display button
to disable and enable the touchscreen. The Display button
illuminates to indicate changes in touchscreen status:
Green, steady—Touchscreen is in sleep mode
Green, flashing—Touchscreen is disabled

If you want to...

Then...

Disable the touchscreen
for cleaning

Press

Enable the touchscreen
(after disabling it)

Press

Wake the touchscreen
from sleep mode

Press the touchscreen or any button, or lift the handset.

Caution

and hold for more than one second.

flashes.

The screen remains disabled for about a minute, unless you enable it.
(flashing) and hold for more than one second.

After a period of inactivity (determined by your system administrator),
the touchscreen enters sleep mode to save power. In this mode, the
touchscreen appears blank and
remains lit.

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

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Understanding Feature Buttons and Menus
Press a feature button to open or close a feature menu.

If you want to...

Then...

Open or close a feature
menu

Press a feature button:
Messages
Services
Help
Directories
Settings

Scroll through a list or
menu

Press the Navigation button.

Go back one level in a
feature menu

Press Exit. Pressing Exit from the top level of a menu closes the menu.

Switch between open
feature menus

Press a feature tab on your touchscreen. Each feature menu has a
corresponding tab. The tab is visible when the feature menu is open.

Accessing the Help System on Your Phone
Your phone provides a comprehensive online help system. Help topics appear on the touchscreen.

If you want to...

Then...

View the main menu

Press
on your phone and wait a few seconds for the menu to display.
Main menu topics include:
• About Your Cisco Unified IP Phone—Details about your phone
• How do I...?—Procedures for common phone tasks
• Calling Features—Descriptions and procedures for calling features

Learn about a softkey

Press

, then quickly press a softkey or button.

or button
Learn about a menu item

Press
, then quickly press the menu item on the touchscreen. Or, press
twice quickly with the menu item highlighted.

Get help using Help

Press
. After a second or two, press
the main menu.

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again, or choose Help from

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

Softkey

Line Button Label and Icon

Call Back

CallBack

Call Forward

CFwdALL

Forward All

Call Park

Park

Call PickUp

PickUp

Conference

Confrn

Conference

Conference List

ConfList

Conference List

Do Not Disturb

DND

Do Not Disturb

End Call

EndCall

End Call

Group Pickup

GPickUp

Group PickUp

Hold

Hunt Group

HLog

Hunt Group

Malicious Call Identification

MCID

Malicious Call ID

Meet Me Conferencing

MeetMe

Mobility

New Call

Other PickUp

OPickUp

Other PickUp

Quality Reporting Tool

QRT

Quality Reporting Tool

Redial

Remove Last Conference
Party

RmLstC

Remove Last Participant

Transfer

Video Mode Command

VidMode

Video

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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.
Phone 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
or you can choose
> Model Information > Call Control Protocol on your phone.

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Basic Call Handling
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 Call—Basic Options
Here are some easy ways to place a call on your Cisco Unified IP Phone.

For more information,
see...

If you want to...

Then...

Place a call using the handset

Pick up the handset and enter a number. An Overview of Your
Phone, page 7

Place a call using the
speakerphone

Press

Place a call using a headset

Press
and enter a number. Or, if
Using a Handset,
is lit, press New Call and enter a number. Headset, and
Speakerphone, page 44

Redial a number

Press Redial to dial the last number, or
press the Navigation button (with the
phone idle) to see your Placed Calls.

Using Call Logs, page 48

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

1. Press Hold.

Using Hold and Resume,
page 20

and enter a number.

2. Press New Call.

Using a Handset,
Headset, and
Speakerphone, page 44

3. Enter a number.
Dial from a call log

1. Choose
> Missed Calls,
Received Calls, or Placed Calls.

Using Call Logs, page 48

2. Press the listing on the touchscreen.

Tips
• You can dial on-hook, without a dial tone (pre-dial). To pre-dial, enter a number, then go off-hook
by lifting the handset, pressing the number on the touchscreen, or pressing Dial,
, or
.
• 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.
• If you make a mistake while dialing, press << to erase digits.
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• 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 Call—Additional 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...

Then...

For more information, see...

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

1. Press
for a new line. The first call Using Hold and Resume,
is automatically placed on hold.
page 20

Speed dial a number

Do one of the following:

2. Enter a number.
• Press

Speed Dialing, page 32

(a speed-dial button).

• Use the Abbreviated Dial feature.
• Use the Fast Dial feature.
Dial from a corporate
directory on your phone

1. Choose
> Corporate
Directory (name can vary).

Using Call Logs, page 48

2. Enter a name and press Search.
3. Highlight a listing and go off-hook.
Dial from a corporate
directory on your personal
computer using
Cisco WebDialer

1. Open a web browser and go to a
WebDialer-enabled corporate
directory.

Using Cisco WebDialer,
page 65

Use Cisco CallBack to
receive notification when a
busy or ringing extension is
available

1. Press CallBack while listening to the Your system administrator
busy tone or ring sound.

2. Click the number that you want to
dial.

2. Hang up. Your phone alerts you
when the line is free.
3. Place the call again.

See if a line associated with
a speed-dial, call record, or
directory listing is busy
before placing a call to that
line

Look for Busy Lamp Field indicators.

Using BLF to Determine a
Line State, page 38

Make a priority
(precedence) call (SCCP
phones only)

Enter the MLPP access number, then
enter a phone number.

Prioritizing Critical Calls,
page 39

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If you want to...

Then...

For more information, see...

Dial from a Personal
Address Book (PAB) entry

1. Choose
> Personal
Directory to log in.

Using Personal Directory on
Your Phone, page 51

2. Choose Personal Address Book and
search for a listing.
Place a call using a billing or
tracking code (SCCP
phones only)

1. Dial a number.

Your system administrator

2. After the tone, enter a client matter
code (CMC) or a forced
authorization code (FAC).

Place a call using your Cisco Log in to the Cisco Extension Mobility
Extension Mobility profile service on a phone.
Make a call from a cellular
phone using Mobile Voice
Access

Using Cisco Extension
Mobility, page 41

1. Obtain your Mobile Voice Access
Managing Business Calls
number and end-user PIN from your Using a Single Phone
system administrator.
Number, page 41
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.

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...

Then...

For more information, see...

Answer with a headset

Press
, if unlit. Or, if
Answer or
(flashing).

Answer with the
speakerphone

Press

Switch from a connected
call to answer a new call

Press Answer or, if the call is ringing on
a different line, press
(flashing).

, Answer, or

Answer using call waiting Press Answer.

is lit, press
(flashing).

Using a Handset, Headset,
and Speakerphone, page 44
Using a Handset, Headset,
and Speakerphone, page 44
Using Hold and Resume,
page 20
Using Hold and Resume,
page 20

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If you want to...

Then...

For more information, see...

Send a call to a voice
message system

Press iDivert.

Sending a Call to a Voice
Message System, page 24

Auto-connect calls

Use AutoAnswer.

Using AutoAnswer, page 45

Retrieve a parked call on
another phone

Use Call Park or Directed Call Park.

Storing and Retrieving Parked
Calls, page 34

Use your phone to answer Use Call Pickup.
a call ringing elsewhere

Picking Up a Redirected Call
on Your Phone, page 33

Answer a priority call
(SCCP phones only)

Hang up the current call and press
Answer.

Prioritizing Critical Calls,
page 39

Answer a call on your
cellular phone or other
remote destination

Set up Mobile Connect and answer your
phone.

Managing Business Calls
Using a Single Phone Number,
page 41

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, simply hang up. Here are some more details.

If you want to...

Then...

Hang up while using the handset

Return the handset to its cradle. Or press EndCall.

Hang up while using a headset

Press

. Or, to keep headset mode active, press EndCall.

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If you want to...

Then...

Hang up while using the speakerphone Press

or EndCall.

Hang up one call, but preserve another Press EndCall. If necessary, remove the call from hold first.
call on the same line

Using Hold and Resume
You can hold and resume calls. When you put a call on hold, the Hold icon
caller ID and the corresponding line button flashes green
.

appears next to the

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...

Then...

Put a call on hold

1. Make sure the appropriate call is highlighted.
2. Press Hold.

Remove a call from
hold on the current line

1. Make sure the appropriate call is highlighted.

Remove a call from
hold on a different line

1. Press the appropriate line button:
or
(flashing). Doing so might
cause a held call to resume automatically:

2. Press Resume.

• 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.

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• 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.
• The duration between Hold Reversion alerts is determined by your system administrator.

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...

Then...

Toggle Microphone on

Press

Toggle Microphone off

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, press the call appearance on your touchscreen or scroll to it.

If you want to...

Then...

Switch between
connected calls on one
line

1. Make sure the call that you want to switch to is highlighted.

Switch between
connected calls on
different lines

Press

Switch from a
connected call to
answer a ringing call

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.

2. Press Resume.
Any active call is placed on hold and the selected call is resumed.
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.

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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...

Then...

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

1. Press the Mobility softkey and select Send call to mobile.

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

1. Hang up the call on your cellular phone to disconnect the cellular
phone, but not the call.

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.

2. Press Resume on your desk phone within 4 seconds and start talking
on the desk 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...

Then...

View calls on another
line

1. Press

Switch to call overview
mode

Press

2. Immediately press the line button

for the highlighted line.

The phone switches to call overview mode, displaying only 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...

Then...

Transfer a call without
talking to the transfer
recipient

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

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

If your phone has on-hook transfer enabled, complete the transfer
by hanging up.

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

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

If your phone has on-hook transfer enabled, complete the transfer
by hanging up.

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

Redirect a call to a voice
message system

If you want to stay on the line with the callers, use Join instead.

Press iDivert. For more information, see Sending a Call to a Voice
Message System, page 24.

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 party’s 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 does
not support the option described above, using iDivert redirects the call to your voice message
system.

If you want to...

Then...

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

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.

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You can access Call Forward All on your phone; other call forwarding features are accessible only on
your User Options web pages. Your system administrator determines which call forwarding features
are available to you.

If you want to...

Then...

Set up Call Forward All on
your primary line

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

Cancel Call Forward All on
your primary line

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 forward 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 55.)
2. Access your call forwarding settings. (See Controlling Line
Settings on the Web, page 61.)
Note

When call forwarding is enabled for any line other than the
primary line, your phone does not provide you with
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 Do Not Disturb (DND) to block incoming calls from ringing your phone. Your system
administrator enables DND for your phone.
When DND and Call Forward are both enabled on your phone, calls are forwarded and the caller does
not hear a busy tone.

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Your intercom lines still ring when DND is active.

If you want to...

Then...

Turn on DND

Press DND or Do Not Disturb

“Do Not Disturb is active” displays on the phone, the DND
lights, and the ring tone is turned off.
Turn off DND

Press DND or Do Not Disturb

Customize DND settings

1. Log in to your User Options web pages. See Accessing Your
User Options Web Pages, page 55.
2. From the drop-down menu, choose User Options > Device
3. You can set the following options:
• Do Not Disturb—Turn DND on/off.
• DND Incoming Call Alert—Set 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.
• Conference—Allows 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.
• Join—Allows 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.
• cBarge—Allows 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-Me—Allows 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...

Then...

Create a conference

1. From a connected call, press Confrn or Conference. (You may
need to press the more softkey to see Confrn.)
2. Enter the participant’s 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

Repeat the steps listed above.

See a list of participants or
remove participants

See Viewing or Removing Conference Participants, page 30.

Your system administrator determines whether non-initiators of a
conference can add or remove participants.

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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...

Then...

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

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.

for the call(s) that you

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.

Join together two existing
conferences

Use the Join or DirTrfr softkeys.

See a list of participants or
remove participants

See Viewing or Removing Conference Participants, page 30.

Check with your system administrator to see if this feature is
available to you.

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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 36 for
more information.
See a list of participants or
remove participants

See Viewing or Removing Conference Participants, page 30.

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

If you want to...

Then...

Start a Meet-Me conference

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

Join a Meet-Me conference

Dial the Meet-Me conference number (provided by the conference
initiator).
Note

End a Meet-Me conference

Participants hear a busy tone if they call the conference before the
initiator has joined. In this case, participants must call back.

You will hear a busy tone if you call the conference before the
initiator has joined. In this case, try your call again.

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 38.

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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

Press ConfList or Conference List.

Get an updated list of
conference participants

While viewing the conference list, press Update.

See who initiated the
conference

While viewing the conference list, locate the participant listed at the
bottom of the list with an asterisk (*) next to the name.

Remove any conference
participant

While viewing the conference list, highlight the participant’s name
and press Remove.

Drop the last participant
added to the conference

While viewing the conference list, press RMLstC or Remove Last
Participant.

Participants are listed in the order in which they join the conference
with the most recent additions at the top.

Verify that a conference call is Look for the
secure
screen.

icon after “Conference” on the phone

Verify that a participant is
calling from a secure phone

Look for the
phone screen.

icon beside the participant’s name on the

Add more participants

See Using Conference, page 27.

Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls
You can place 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 recipient’s 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 with microphone muted (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 talk 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.
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• You cannot place an intercom call on hold.

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...

Then...

Place an intercom call to a
preconfigured intercom target

Press
(intercom target line) and, after you hear the
intercom-alert tone, begin speaking.

Place an intercom call to any
intercom number

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.

Receive an intercom call

When you hear the intercom-alert tone, handle the call in one of
these ways:
• Listen to the message in one-way audio.
• Talk to the caller by pressing

(active intercom line).

• Press End Call 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

Note

• 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 55.
• To set up Fast Dials, you must access the Personal Directory feature. See Using Personal
Directory on Your Phone, page 51.
• Alternately, your system administrator can configure speed-dial features for you.

If you want to...

Then...

Use speed-dial
buttons

1. Set up speed-dial buttons. See the Setting Up Speed Dials on the Web,
page 58.
2. To place a call, press
Note

Use Abbreviated
Dial

(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 38.

1. Set up Abbreviated Dialing codes. See Setting Up Speed Dials on the Web,
page 58.
2. To place a call, enter the Abbreviated Dialing code and press AbbrDial.

Use Fast Dial

1. Create a Personal Address Book entry and assign a Fast Dials code. See Using
Personal Directory on the Web, page 56.
2. To place a call, access the Fast Dial service on your phone. See Using Personal
Directory on Your Phone, page 51.

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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 coworker’s phone by redirecting the call
to your phone. You might use Call PickUp if you share call-handling with coworkers.

If you want to...

Then...

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

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 the GPickUp
softkey, then press it.
2. Enter the group pickup code.
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 the OPickUp
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.

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 connects you to the call that has been ringing for the
longest time.
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• Pressing OPickUp or Other PickUp connects you to the call in the pickup group with the highest
priority.
• If you have multiple lines and want to pick up the call on a non-primary line, first press
the desired line, then press a Call PickUp softkey or button.

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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
co-worker’s desk or in a conference room). You can park a call by using these methods:
• Call Park—Use 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 Park—Use 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...

Then...

Store an active call
using Call Park

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

Enter the call park number from any Cisco Unified IP Phone in your
network to connect to the call.

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

1. During a call, press Transfer.
2. Press 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.
Retrieve a parked call
from a directed call
park number

From any Cisco Unified IP Phone in your network, enter the park retrieval
prefix and dial the directed call park number. Or after entering the park
retrieval prefix, press the
(blinking) with
to connect to the call.

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.
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• Your system administrator can assign Directed Call Park buttons to available line buttons on your
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 or 7971 or on your Cisco Unified IP Phone 7914 Expansion Module.
• You can dial directed call park numbers if you do not have Directed Call Park buttons on your
phone. 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...

Then...

Log out of hunt groups to
temporarily block hunt group
calls

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
button is lit.

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

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.

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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 36.

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 37.

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 35.)

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 26 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.

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.

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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...

Then...

See if the shared line is
in use

Look for the remote-in-use icon

Add yourself to a call
on a shared line

Press the red line button

next to a red line button

for the shared line.

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.)

View conference
participants (if you
used cBarge)

See Viewing or Removing Conference Participants, page 30.

Tips
• When you barge a call, other parties 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.
• 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.

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...

Then...

Prevent others from viewing or
barging calls on a shared line

1. Press Private

Allow others to view or barge calls
on a shared line

1. Press Private

2. To verify that Privacy is on, look for the feature-enabled
icon
next to an amber line button
.
.

2. To verify that Privacy is off, look for the feature-disabled
icon
next to an unlit line button
.

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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 cannot view or barge calls on any of your shared
lines.

Using BLF to Determine a Line State
Depending on configuration, you can use the Busy Lamp Field (BLF) feature to determine the state of
a phone line associated with a speed-dial button, call log, or directory listing on your phone. You can
place a call to this line, regardless of the BLF status. This feature does not prevent dialing.

If you want to...

Then...

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.

BLF indicator unavailable for this line.
+

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

Line is in Do Not Disturb state.

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

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 can support these types of calls:
• Authenticated call—The identities of all phones participating in the call have been verified.

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• Encrypted call—The phone is receiving and transmitting encrypted audio (your conversation)
within the Cisco IP network. Encrypted calls are also authenticated.
• Non-secure call—At 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...

Then...

Check the security level of a call or
conference

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

Note

Contact your system administrator.

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...

Then...

Notify your system
administrator about a
suspicious or harassing call

Press MCID or Malicious Call ID.
Your phone plays a tone and displays the message, “MCID successful.”

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.
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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 (precedence) Contact your system administrator for a list of
level for an outgoing call
corresponding precedence numbers for calls.
Want to make a priority (precedence)
call

Enter the MLPP access number (provided by your system
administrator) followed by the phone number.

Hear a special ring (faster than usual)
or special call waiting tone

You are receiving a priority (precedence) call. An MLPP icon
on your phone screen indicates the priority level of the call.

Want to view priority level of a 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).

Hear a continuous tone interrupting
your call

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.
• 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

• MLPP overrides the Do Not Disturb (DND) feature.
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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...

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.

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...

Then...

Configure Mobile Connect

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 63.

Answer a call using your
cellular phone

See Answering a Call, page 18.

Switch an in-progress call
between your desk phone
and cellular phone

See Switching an In-Progress Call to Another Phone, page 22.

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If you want to...

Then...

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 22.

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.

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

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.

Connect to Mobile Voice
Access

1. From any phone, dial your assigned Mobile Voice Access number.

Turn on Mobile Connect
from your cellular phone

1. Dial your assigned Mobile Voice access number.

2. Enter the number you are calling from, if prompted, and your PIN.
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 phones—Enter 2.
– One phone—Enter 1 and enter the number you want to add as

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If you want to...

Then...

Make a call from your
cellular phone

See Placing a Call—Additional Options, page 17.

Turn off Mobile Connect
from your cellular phone

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 phones—Enter 2.
– One phone—Enter 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...

Then...

Use the handset

Lift it to go off-hook; replace it to go on-hook.
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 45.
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
setting, choose
> User Preferences > Audio Preferences >
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
handset is in its cradle and
is not lit.
Switch to the speakerphone or a Press
headset (from the handset)
during a call

, then hang up the handset.

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If you want to...

Then...

Switch to the handset (from the
speakerphone or headset)
during a call

Lift the handset (without pushing any buttons).

Adjust the volume level for a
call

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 6.

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...

Then...

Use AutoAnswer with a
headset

Keep headset mode active (in other words, keep
when you are not on a call.

illuminated), even

To keep headset mode active, do the following:
• 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 are
automatically answered only if
is illuminated. Otherwise, calls ring
normally and you must manually answer them.
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 the Do Not Disturb feature is active.

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Changing Phone Settings
You can personalize 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...

Then...

Change the ring tone per
line

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.

Change the way the audible
voice message indicator
sounds on your phone

1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User
Options Web Pages, page 55.)

Adjust the volume level for
the phone ringer

Press
while the handset is in the cradle and the headset and
speakerphone buttons are off. The new ringer volume is saved
automatically.

Change the way that the
voice message light on your
handset works

1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User
Options Web Pages, page 55.)

2. Access your message indicator settings. (See Controlling Line
Settings on the Web, page 61.)

2. Access your message indicator settings. (See Controlling Line
Settings on the Web, page 61.)
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 Touchscreen
You can adjust the characteristics of the touchscreen.

If you want to...

Then...

Change the touchscreen
brightness

1. Choose

> User Preferences > Brightness.

2. To make adjustments, press Up, Down or

3. Press Save, or press Cancel.
Adjust the touchscreen
to accommodate your
viewing angle

1. Choose

Change the background
image

1. Choose

> User Preferences > Viewing Angle.

2. To make adjustments, press Up, Down or

3. Press Save, or press Cancel.
> 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 new image, or press Cancel.

Enable or disable the
touchscreen

See Cleaning and Maintaining the Touchscreen, page 12.

Change the language on
your touchscreen

1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User
Options Web Pages, page 55.)
2. Access your user settings. (See Controlling User Settings on the Web,
page 60.)

Change the line text
label

1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See Accessing Your User
Options Web Pages, page 55.)
2. Access your line label settings. (See Controlling Line Settings on the
Web, page 61.)

Adjust contrast for
your Cisco Unified IP
Phone Expansion
Module 7914 (SCCP
phones with Expansion
Modules only)

1. Choose

> User Preferences > Contrast.

2. To make adjustments, press Up, Down or

3. Press Save, or press Cancel.

Turn off illumination of Contact your system administrator to see if this optional feature is
the touchscreen
available to you. This feature allows you to turn off touchscreen illumination
for a pre-determined time (as set by your system administrator).

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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.

If you want to...

Then...

View your call logs Choose
> Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls. Each stores up
to 100 records.
Display details for
a single call record

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

Press

, then press Clear.

Erase all call
records in a single
log

1. Choose

Erase a single call
record

1. Choose

> Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls.

2. Highlight a call record.
3. Press Clear. (You may need to press the more softkey to display Clear.)
> Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls.

2. Highlight a call record.
3. Press Delete.

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

1. Choose

> Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls.

2. Highlight a call record.
Note

If the Details softkey appears, the call is the primary entry of a multiparty
call. See the Tip section below.

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If you want to...

Then...

Dial from a call log
(while connected to
another call)

1. Choose

> Missed Calls, Placed Calls, or Received Calls.

2. Highlight a call record.
Note

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:
– Hold—Puts the first call on hold and dials the second.
– Transfer—Transfers the first party to the second and drops you from

the call. (Press Transfer again after dialing to complete the action.)
– Conference—Creates a conference call with all parties, including you.

(Press Confrn or Conference again after dialing to complete the
action.)
– EndCall—Disconnects the first call and dials the second.

See if the line in the Look for Busy Lamp Field indicators. See Using BLF to Determine a Line State,
page 38.
call log is busy
before placing 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.

View intercom call
history

Choose
> Intercom History. Details of the 25 most recent intercom calls
are logged. You cannot dial intercom numbers from this list.

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.
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• 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 Directory—Corporate contacts that you can access on your phone. Your system
administrator sets up and maintains your Corporate Directory.
• Personal Directory—If available, personal contacts and associated speed-dial codes that you can
configure and access from your phone and 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...

Then...

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

1. Choose

Dial from a corporate
directory (while on
another call)

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, press the listing, or scroll to the listing and go off-hook.
> 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:
– Hold—Puts the first call on hold and dials the second.
– Transfer—Transfers the first party to the second and drops you

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

you. (Press Confrn or Conference again after dialing to complete
the action.)
– EndCall—Disconnects 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 38.

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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 the Using
Personal Directory on the Web, page 56.

If you want to...

Then...

Access Personal
Directory (for PAB
and Fast Dial codes)

1. Choose

Search for a PAB
entry

1. Access Personal Directory, then choose Personal Address Book.

> Personal Directory (exact name can vary).

2. Enter your Cisco Unified Communications Manager user ID and PIN,
then press Submit.
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.

Dial from PAB entry

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 participant’s 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.

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If you want to...

Then...

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 email 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.

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

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.

Place a call using a
Fast Dial code

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.

Delete a Fast Dial
code

1. Search for a Fast Dial code.
2. Highlight the listing you want and press Select.
3. Press Remove.

Log out of Personal
Directory

1. Choose

> Personal Directory (exact name can vary).

2. Choose Logout.

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Tips
• Your system administrator can provide you 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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Accessing Voice Messages
To access voice messages, press the Messages 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...

Then...

Set up and personalize
your voice message
service

Press

Check for your new
voice messages

Look for:

and follow the voice instructions.

If a menu appears on your touchscreen, choose an appropriate menu item.

• A steady red light on your handset. (This indicator can vary. See
Customizing Rings and Message Indicators, page 46.)
• A flashing message waiting icon
touchscreen.
Note

and text message on your

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

The stutter tone is line-specific. You hear it only when using the line
with the waiting message.

Listen to your voice
messages or access the
voice messages menu

Press

Send or redirect a call
to a voice message
system

Press iDivert. For more information, see the Sending a Call to a Voice
Message System, page 24.

Depending on your voice message service, doing so either auto-dials the
message service or provides a menu on your touchscreen.

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Using the 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...

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

Select a
configuration
option after
logging in

Toolbar buttons located at the top of the Device Configuration page are
specific to the selected device type.

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 55.

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

Note

You can also access PAB and Fast Dials from your phone. See Using Personal Directory on
Your Phone, page 51.

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...

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.

Search for a PAB entry

1. Choose User Options > Personal Address Book.
2. Specify search information and click Find.

Edit a PAB entry

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.

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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...

Assign a Fast Dial code
to a PAB entry

1. Create a PAB entry. See Using Your Personal Address Book on the
Web, page 56.
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.

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

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

1. Choose User Options > Fast Dials.

Edit a Fast Dial phone
number

1. Choose User Options > Fast Dials.

2. Specify search information and click Find.
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.

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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

Note

For help using speed-dial features, see Speed Dialing, page 32.

If you want to...

Then do this after you log in...

Set up speed-dial
buttons

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

Set up Abbreviated
Dialing

Your phone uses the ASCII Label field.

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 57.
You can also set up Fast Dials on your phone. See Using Personal Directory on
Your Phone, page 51.

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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...

Then do this after you log in...

Subscribe to a service

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...

Then do this after you log in...

Add a service to an
available
programmable phone
button

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
> Services.Or, if you have added a service to a
phone
programmable button
, press the button.

Controlling User Settings on the Web
User settings include your password, PIN, and language (locale) settings.

If you want to...

Then do this after you log in...

Change your password

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.

Change the language (locale) for
your phone screen

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

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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 line—see Forwarding Calls to Another Number,
page 24.
• Change rings, display, and other phone-model specific settings—see Changing Phone Settings,
page 46.

If you want to...

Then do this after you log in...

Set up call forwarding
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 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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If you want to...

Then do this after you log in...

Change the audible
voice message indicator
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 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...

Then do this after you log in...

Create an access
list

1. Choose User Options > Mobility Settings > Access Lists.
2. Click Add New.
3. Enter the following information:
– Name—Identifies the access list.
– Description—Describes the access list.

4. Choose one of these options:
– Blocked Access List—Creates list for numbers to be blocked
– Allowed Access List—Creates list for numbers that will be permitted

5. Click Save.
Add members to an
access list.

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...

Then do this after you log in...

Add a new remote
destination

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:
– Name—Enter a name for the cellular (or other) phone.
– Destination Number—Enter your cellular phone number.
– Answer Too Soon Timer—Enter the amount of time before you can

pick up a call on the remote destination (in milliseconds).
– Answer Too Late Timer—Enter the amount of time after which it is too

late to pick up a call on the remote destination (in milliseconds).
– Delay Before Ringing Timer—Enter the amount of time before the call

rings on the remote destination (in milliseconds).
– Remote Destination Profile—Select a remote destination profile, which

contains the settings that apply to all of your remote destinations.
– Allowed Access List—Select 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 List—Select 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 Phone—Select to allow your cellular phone can accept a call

sent from your desktop phone.
– Enable Mobile Connect—Select to allow your cellular phone to ring

simultaneously with your desktop phone.
– Smart Client Installed—Select 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...

Then...

Use WebDialer with
your User Options
directory

1. Log in to your User Options web pages. See Accessing Your User Options
Web Pages, page 55.
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 and click
Submit. (See the last row in this table for details.)
5. If the Make Call page appears, 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 and click
Submit. (See the last row in this table for details.)
5. If the Make Call page appears, 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...

Then...

Log out of WebDialer Click the logout icon in the Make Call or Hang Up page.
Set up, view, or
change WebDialer
preferences

Access the Preferences page.
The Preferences page appears the first time that you use WebDialer (after you
click the number that you want to dial).
To return to Preferences in the future, click the preferences icon from the
Make Call or Hang Up page.
The Preferences page contains the following options:
• Preferred language—Determines the language used for WebDialer
settings and prompts.
• Use permanent device—Identifies the Cisco Unified IP Phone and
directory number (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. Phones
are specified by host name. (To display the host name on your phone,
choose
> Network Configuration > Host Name.)
• Use Extension Mobility—If selected, prompts WebDialer to use the
Cisco Unified IP Phone that is associated with your Extension Mobility
profile (if available).
• Do not display call confirmation—If 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 softkey and button 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.

Note

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

If you...

Then...

For more information...

Need to handle more
Ask your system administrator to
calls on your phone line configure your line to support more
calls.

Talk to your system administrator
or phone support team.

Need more than one
phone line

Ask your system administrator to
configure one or more additional
directory numbers for you.

Talk to your system administrator
or phone support team.

Need more speed-dial
buttons

First make sure that you are using all
of your currently available speed-dial
buttons.

See:

If you need additional speed-dial
buttons, try using Abbreviated Dialing
or subscribing to the Fast Dial service.

• Speed Dialing, page 32
• Cisco Unified IP Phone
Expansion Module 7914
Phone Guide (SCCP phones
only)

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 35
• Cisco Unified
Communications Manager
Assistant User Guide
See Using a Shared Line, page 35.

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If you...

Then...

For more information...

Share phones or office
space with coworkers

Consider using:

Ask your system administrator
about these features and see the:

• 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.

• Advanced Call Handling,
page 32.
• Using a Shared Line, page 35.
• Using Cisco Extension
Mobility, page 41.

• Cisco Extension Mobility to apply
your phone number and user
profile to a shared
Cisco Unified IP Phone.
Answer calls frequently Ask your system administrator to set
or handle calls on
up the AutoAnswer feature for your
someone’s behalf
phone.

See Using AutoAnswer, page 45.

Need to make video
calls (SCCP phones
only)

Contact your system
administrator for additional
assistance and see the
Cisco Unified Video Advantage
Quick Start Guide and User
Guide.

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.

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

See Using BLF to Determine a Line
State, page 38.

Want to temporarily
apply your phone
number and settings to
a shared
Cisco Unified IP Phone

See Using Cisco Extension
Mobility, page 41.

Ask your system administrator about
the Cisco Extension Mobility Service.

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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

Explanation

You cannot hear a dial
tone or complete a call

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

Your system administrator might have disabled

on your phone.

The phone screen
appears blank

The touchscreen has gone into sleep mode to save power after a period of
inactivity. Wake the touchscreen by pressing it, by lifting the handset, or by
pressing any button, such as
. See Cleaning and Maintaining
the Touchscreen, page 12.

The phone screen does
not illuminate under
any circumstances

You might have disabled touchscreen illumination on your phone. Contact
your system administrator to determine if this feature is available to you.

The softkey that you
want to use does not
appear

One or more of the following factors might apply:
• 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 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.

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Symptom

Explanation

You are disconnected
from a call that you
joined using Barge

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.

Cisco CallBack fails

The other party might have call forwarding enabled.

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...

Then...

Access network
configuration data

Choose
> Network Configuration and select the network
configuration item that you want to view.

Access status data

Choose

> Status and select the status item that you want to view.

Access phone model
information

Choose

> Model Information.

Access phone call and
voice quality
information

Choose

> 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. Follow these steps to access and
download the Cisco Information Packet and your warranty and license agreements from Cisco.com.
1. Launch your browser, and go to this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/es_inpck/cetrans.htm
The Warranties and License Agreements page appears.
2. To read the Cisco Information Packet, follow these steps:
a. Click the Information Packet Number field, and make sure that the part number
78-5235-03B0 is highlighted.
b. Select the language in which you would like to read the document.
c. Click Go.
The Cisco Limited Warranty and Software License page from the Information Packet appears.
d. Read the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).

Note

You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print PDF files. You can download
the reader from Adobe’s website: http://www.adobe.com

3. To read translated and localized warranty information about your product, follow these steps:
a. Enter this part number in the Warranty Document Number field:
78-10747-01C0
b. Select the language in which you would like to view the document.
c. Click Go.
The Cisco warranty page appears.
d. Read the document online, or click the PDF icon to download and print the document in
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF).
You can also contact the Cisco service and support website for assistance:
http://www.cisco.com/public/Support_root.shtml.

Duration of Hardware Warranty
One (1) Year
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7970 Series for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.1

Replacement, Repair, or Refund Policy for Hardware
Cisco or its service center will use commercially reasonable efforts to ship a replacement part within
ten (10) working days after receipt of a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) request. Actual
delivery times can vary, depending on the customer location.
Cisco reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy.

To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number
Contact the company from whom you purchased the product. If you purchased the product directly
from Cisco, contact your Cisco Sales and Service Representative.
Complete the information below, and keep it for reference.

Company product purchased from
Company telephone number
Product model number
Product serial number
Maintenance contract number

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Index
A

call logs
dialing from a URL entry in 49

Abbreviated Dialing 32, 58

erasing 48

Address Book Synchronization Tool 58

viewing and dialing from 48

answering calls 18

call overview mode 22

ASCII label field support 58

call park 34

audio, quality of 6

call pickup 33

authenticated calls 38

call waiting 19

Auto Dial 16

CallBack 17

AutoAnswer 45

caller ID 11
call-handling
advanced 32

basic 16
barge

calls

and privacy 37

answering 18

and shared lines 35

barging 36

using 36

blocking 25

BLF 38

compared to lines 9

Busy Lamp Field 38

conference features for 26

button 31

ending 20

buttons, identifying 7

forwarding 24, 61
handling multiple 21

holding and resuming 20
icons for 10

call activity area 10

maximum per line 9

call forwarding

multiple parties on 26

configuring from web page 61

multiple, switching between 21

configuring on phone 24

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muting 21

removing participants from 30

parking 34

security-level for 30

placing 16, 17

types of 26

prevent barging of 37

viewing participants for 30

prioritizing 39

connected 10

redirecting while ringing 33

corporate directory

reporting problems with 70

using from web page 65

secure 38

using on phone 48, 50

storing and retrieving 34
transferring 23
using DND 25
viewing 10, 22

D
Details softkey, viewing multiparty calls with
48, 49

Cisco Extension Mobility 41
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Address Book Synchronizer 58

device configuration page 55

Cisco Unified IP Phone

directories button 8

adjusting height of 5

dialing, options for 16, 17
directory

connecting 4

corporate 50

documentation for 2

personal 50, 51

feature configuration for 14, 67

using from web page 65

illustration of 7

using on phone 50

online help for 13

display button 8, 12

registering 6

DND 25

securing handset rest 5

Do Not Disturb 25

troubleshooting 69

documentation, accessing 2

web-based services for 55
Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module
7914 47
Cisco Unified Video Advantage 68
Cisco WebDialer 65
Client Matter Code, see CMC
CMC 18, 69
conference calls

E
EM 41
encrypted calls 38
ending a call, options for 20
Extension Mobility 41

Meet-Me 29

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answering calls with 18

button for 9
FAC 18, 69

hanging up with 20

Fast Dials

placing calls with 16

configuring from web page 57
using on phone 51
feature buttons

using 44
headset performance, general 6
help button 8, 22

directories 8

help, using 13

display of 13

hold

help 8

and switching calls 21

messages 8

and transferring 23

services 9

using 20

settings 9
feature menus 13

hookswitch clip, removing 5
Hunt groups, logging out 35

feature tabs 10
features, availability of 14, 67
footstand
adjusting 5
button for 8

I
icons
for call states 10

Forced Authorization Code, see FAC
forwarding calls, options for 24

for lines 10
idle 10
installing, Cisco Unified IP Phone 4

intercom calls 30
intercom line 10, 31

group call pickup 33

K
H
keypad 9
handset
light strip 9
securing in cradle 5

using 44

language (locale) settings 60

hanging up, options for 20

line buttons 8

headset

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lines
and call forwarding 24, 61

mute button 9
mute, using 21

and call states 10
and using BLF 38
buttons for 8

description of 9

navigation button 9

icons for 10

network configuration data, locating 69

number of calls supported on 9, 67
ring patterns for 61
ring tones for 46

shared 35

on-hook dialing 16

switching between 21

online help, using 13

text label for 61
viewing 10
voice message indicator setting for 61
logging out of hunt groups 35

P
PAB
using from web page 56

using on phone 51
password, changing 60

Malicious Call Identification 39

Personal Address Book, see PAB

MCID 39

Personal Directory

Meet-Me conferences 29

using from web page 56

menus, using 13

using on phone 51

messages

phone lines

button 8

buttons for 8

indicator for 46, 54

description of 9

listening to 54

viewing 10

missed calls, records of 48

phone services

MLPP, using 39

configuring 56

multiparty calls

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