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Cisco SIP IP Phone Model 7940/7960 User Guide
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Chapter 3 Using the Cisco IP Phone 7940/7960
How to Use the Handset, Speakerphone, and Headset
Using LCD Icons
The Cisco IP Phone 7940/7960 provides information about its current status on the LCD screen. Often,
the icons on the LCD screen change depending on the task you are currently performing with the Cisco
IP phone.
Tips
These tips assist you in becoming familiar with the Cisco IP Phone 7940/7960.
• When accessing the Cisco IP Phone 7940/7960 options, note the number listed next to the option.
You can enter this number using the dialing pad to quickly access the associated feature.
• Explore your phone by experimenting with the different functions and observing their behavior.
• When displayed, the more softkey indicates that more options are available in a particular menu.
Press the more softkey to see the additional options.
How to Use the Handset, Speakerphone, and Headset
You can place and answer calls using the handset, speakerphone, or a headset. The following sections
describe their use and how to adjust the call volume.
• Using the Handset, page 3-2
• Using the Speakerphone, page 3-2
• Using the Headset, page 3-2
• Adjusting the Handset, Speakerphone, or Headset Volume, page 3-3
Using the Handset
To place or answer calls with the handset, lift the handset from the earpiece rest. To change from handset
to speakerphone, press the SPEAKER button and put the handset on the earpiece rest.
Using the Speakerphone
To place or answer calls using the speakerphone, press the SPEAKER button. You can use the
speakerphone with all the Cisco IP Phone 7940/7960 features. To change from speakerphone to handset,
lift the handset from the earpiece rest.
Using the Headset
To place or answer calls using the headset, plug the approved headset connector into the headset port
(top) on the back of the phone base and press the HEADSET button.
You can use the headset with all Cisco IP Phone 7940/7960 features. The VOLUME and MUTE
controls also adjust volume to the ear piece and mute the speech path of the headset.