Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone
You can use your phone with these audio devices: a handset, headset, or speakerphone.
The phone is off hook when the handset is lifted or another audio device is in use.
The phone is on hook when the handset is in its cradle and other audio devices are not in use.
Using a Handset
If you want to...
Use the handset
Switch to the speakerphone or
headset during a call
Adjust the volume level for
a call
Using a Headset
Your phone supports four- or six-wire headset jacks for wired headsets. Cisco Unified IP Phones
7962G and 7942G also support wireless headsets. For information about purchasing headsets, see
Using a Headset, page
You can use a headset with all of the controls on your phone, including
However, if you use a wireless headset, refer to the wireless headset
If you want to...
Toggle headset mode on and off Press
Cisco Unified IP Phone User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP)
Then...
Lift it to go off hook; replace it in the cradle to go on hook.
The ringing line is selected automatically. Ask your system
administrator about options to always select the primary line.
Press
Press
Press Save to preserve the volume level for future calls.
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Then...
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or
and then hang up the handset.
during a call or after invoking a dial tone.
and
documentation for instructions .
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