Your New Cisco Phone

CISCO 7961

Index All Phone Buttons Directories Headset Help Key Keypad Message Indicator Messages Mute Navigation Programmable Buttons Services Settings Soft Keys Speaker Volume Soft Key Abbreviations How To Make a Conference Call How To View Call Logs How To Transfer Calls How To Retrieve Voicemail

Click on each box for a description of each button. Message Indicator Programmable Buttons Soft Keys Messages Directories Help Key Settings Services Speaker Keypad Navigation Mute Volume Back to Index NEXT Headset

Softkey Abbreviations AbbrDial Dial using a speed dial index number Answer Answer a call Back Return to the previous Help topic CallBack Receive notification when a busy extension becomes available Cancel Cancel an action or exit a screen without applying changes CFwdALL Setup/cancel call forwarding Clear Delete records or settings Close 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 Dial Dial an entered phone number DirTrfr Transfer two calls to each other EditDial Edit a number in a call log EndCall Disconnect the current call Erase Reset settings to their defaults Exit Return to the previous screen GPickUp Answer a call ringing in another group iDivert Send a call to your Back to Index

Soft keys There are many functions performed with the soft keys. The functions displayed change dependent on how the phone is being used. One convenient feature offered via the soft keys is the “idivert” feature. When receiving a call, pressing “idivert” will send the caller straight to you voicemail. Another popular feature is the call forwarding feature. You are able to forward calls to an alternate number or straight to your voicemail. BACK Back to Index

Message Indicator The Message light on the hand set will flash to indicate that you have new voicemails in your inbox. You will also see an envelope in the display screen. BACK Back to Index

Headset Button The Headset button allows you to use your phone in headset mode. BACK Back to Index

Speaker Button The Speaker button allows you to use your phone in speakerphone mode. BACK Back to Index

Mute Button The Mute button toggles microphone muting on and off. BACK Back to Index

Messages Button The Messages button dials into the voicemail service. You will be prompted to enter your voicemail password to retrieve your messages. BACK Back to Index

Services Button The Services button provides access to web based features and services that … BACK Back to Index

Settings Button The Settings button allows you to customize ringer sounds and other phone settings. BACK Back to Index

Directories Button The Directories button provides access to call logs, including records of missed, placed, and received calls. The Directories button also provides access to the Lamar University directory. BACK Back to Index

Help Button The Help button allows you to access a comprehensive online help system on your phone. Press the Help button twice to display instructions about how to use the help feature. BACK Back to Index

Programmable Buttons Programmable buttons are configurable. They can represent phone lines, speed dial numbers, or special features or services. BACK Back to Index

Options for Programming The first button represents your ext. The screen will display all incoming calls for your ext. The other available buttons can be programmed for: A Bridge: Gives you complete access to another extension. Busy Indicator: You are able to see when the extension is in use and also serves as an auto dial to that extension. Speed Dial: Button automatically dials a preset extension. BACK Back to Index

Softkey Buttons Four softkey buttons are located on the faceplate of your phone, just beneath the phone screen. Softkey buttons correspond to the softkey options that appear along the bottom of your phone screen. BACK Back to Index

Navigation Button The Navigation button allows you to scroll through calls and menu items on your phone. BACK Back to Index

Volume Button The Volume button controls the volume of the handset or speaker, depending on which is in use. When the phone is idle, pressing the Volume button changes the ringer volume. BACK Back to Index

Keypad Buttons Keypad allows you to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and choose menu items BACK Back to Index

Hold Button The Hold button places a call on hold, and switches between an active call and a call on hold. BACK Back to Index

Voicemail When you have a new voice message, your phone displays a steady red light on the handset. You will also see a flashing envelope on your phone screen. To listen to your voice messages, press the MSGS softkey button and follow the voice instructions. Back to Index NEXT

Transferring Calls Direct Transfer: Press the Transfer softkey. Key in the phone ext. Press Transfer softkey to complete the transfer. Warm Transfer: Press the Transfer softkey. When the receiving party picks up you will have the option to speak with them before transferring the call. When you are ready to complete the transfer, simply press the Transfer softkey. Transfer to Voicemail: Press the Transfer softkey. Press the star (*) before the phone ext. Press the Transfer softkey to complete. NEXT Back to Index

Call Log/Missed Calls To view the Call Log, press the Directories button. Using the Navigation button, scroll to select Missed Calls, Received Calls, or Placed Calls. Back to Index NEXT

Use the Conference feature to add more parties to an established call. Conference Calls Use the Conference feature to add more parties to an established call. Step 1: You must have a connected call to use this feature. Step 2: Press the CONFRN softkey to add another party to the call. Step 3: Enter the phone number of the conference participant. Step 4: Once you have established a connection to the conference participant, press the CONFRN softkey again to add the new party to the call. Repeat for additional participants. Back to Index NEXT

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