Installing The Cisco Unified Ip Phone - Cisco CP-7942G Software Manual

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone
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:
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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.
In European Union countries, use only external headsets that are fully compliant with the EMC Directive
Caution
[89/336/EC].

Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone

You must connect the Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network and to a power source before using it. See
Figure 3-1
Before you install a phone, even if it is new, upgrade the phone to the current firmware image. Before
Note
using external devices, read the
performance information.
To install a Cisco Unified IP Phone, perform these steps:
Table 3-1 Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7962G and 7942G
Task Purpose
Connect the handset to the Handset port.
1.
2. Connect a headset to the Headset port.
Optional. You can add a headset later if you do not
connect one now.
Connect a wireless headset.
3.
Optional. You can add a wireless headset later if you
do not want to connect one now.
Connect the power supply to the Cisco DC Adapter
4.
port.
Optional.
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Move the external device away from the source of the RF or AF signals.
Route the external device cables away from the source of the RF or AF signals.
Use shielded cables for the external device, or use cables with a better shield and connector.
Shorten the length of the external device cable.
Apply ferrites or other such devices on the cables for the external device.
for a graphical representation of the connections.
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7962G and 7942G Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.0
"Using External Devices" section on page 3-4
Related Topics
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See the "Headset" section on page 3-3
headsets.
Refer to the wireless headset documentation for
information.
See the "Adding Phones to the Cisco Unified
Communications Manager Database" section on
page 2-8 for guidelines.
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone
for safety and
for supported
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