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Cisco 7961G Phone Manual

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Cisco Unified IP Phone
7961G/7961G-GE and
7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified
CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY
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  • Page 1 Phone Guide Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP) INCLUDING LICENSE AND WARRANTY Corporate Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Placing a Call—Basic Options Placing a Call—Additional Options Answering a Call Ending a Call Using Hold and Resume Using Mute Switching Between Multiple Calls Viewing Multiple Calls Transferring Calls Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 6 Preventing Others from Viewing or Barging a Shared-Line Call Storing and Retrieving Parked Calls Making and Receiving Secure Calls Tracing Suspicious Calls Prioritizing Critical Calls Using Cisco Extension Mobility Using BLF to Determine a Line State Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone Obtaining a Headset Using AutoAnswer...
  • Page 7 Using Cisco WebDialer Understanding Additional Configuration Options Troubleshooting Your Phone General Troubleshooting Viewing Phone Administration Data Using the Quality Reporting Tool Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms Index Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
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  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Listen to your voice messages See the “Accessing Voice Messages” section on page 52. See softkey and icon definitions See the Quick Reference Card in the front of this guide. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 10: Finding Additional Information

    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/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/voice/c_ipphon/index.htm 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...
  • Page 11 Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden. BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 12 Avvertenza IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti. Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.
  • Page 13 Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 14 Aviso INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes.
  • Page 15 Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed. GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
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  • Page 17 Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 18 (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some LAN and WAN ports use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables. Inline power circuits provide current through the communication cable. Use the Cisco Caution provided cable or a minimum 24 AWG communication cable.

  • Page 19: Accessibility Features

    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: •...

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Phone

    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 figure and table below to connect your phone. 10/100 SW...
  • Page 21 To change the angle of the phone base, adjust the footstand while pressing the footstand button. Adjusting the Handset Rest Cisco recommends adjusting the handset rest, particularly when wall mounting the phone, as this will ensure that the receiver will not readily slip out of the cradle. See the table below for instructions.
  • Page 22 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 on Cisco Unified IP Phones.

  • Page 23: An Overview Of Your Phone

    An Overview of Your Phone An Overview of Your Phone The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G and 7961G-GE (gigabit Ethernet version) and the 7941G and 7941G-GE (gigabit Ethernet version) are full-feature telephones that provide voice communication over the same data network that your personal computer uses, allowing you to place and receive phone calls, put calls on hold, speed dial numbers, transfer calls, make conference calls, and so on.
  • Page 24 Figure 1 Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G and 7961G-GE Figure 2 Cisco Unified IP Phone 7941G and 7941G-GE OL-8163-01...
  • Page 25 Opens/closes the Settings menu. Use it to Using Phone Settings, page 44 control phone screen contrast and ring sounds. Services button Opens/closes the Services menu. Customizing Your Phone on the Web, page 53 Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 26: For More Information, See

    Item Description For more information, see... Volume button Controls the handset, headset, and Using a Handset, Headset, speakerphone volume (off-hook) and the and Speakerphone, page 42 ringer volume (on-hook). 10 Speaker button Toggles the speakerphone on or off. When Using a Handset, Headset, the speakerphone is on, the button is lit.

  • Page 27: Understanding Phone Screen Features

    Use only a soft, dry cloth to wipe the phone screen. Do not use any liquids or powders on the phone, as they can contaminate phone components and cause failures. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 28: Understanding Feature Buttons And Menus

    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 •...

  • Page 29: Understanding Lines Vs. Calls

    Lines—Each line corresponds to a directory number that others can use to call you. The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE supports one to six lines and the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7941G/7941G-GE supports one to two lines, depending on configuration. To see how many lines you have, look at the right side of your phone screen.

  • Page 30: Understanding Feature Availability

    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. OL-8163-01...

  • Page 31: 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. If you want to... Then...

  • Page 32: Placing A Call-Additional Options

    61 computer using directory. Cisco WebDialer 2. Click the number that you want to dial. Use Cisco CallBack to receive 1. Press CallBack while listening to the Your system notification when a busy or busy tone or ring sound. administrator ringing extension is available 2.

  • Page 33: Answering A Call

    52 Auto-connect calls Use AutoAnswer. Using AutoAnswer, page 43 Retrieve a parked call on Use Call Park. Storing and Retrieving another phone Parked Calls, page 38 Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 34: Ending A Call

    If you want to... Then... For more information, see... Use your phone to answer a Use Call Pickup. Picking Up a Redirected call ringing elsewhere Call on Your Phone, page 35 Answer a priority call Hang up the current call and press Prioritizing Critical Calls, Answer.

  • Page 35: Using Mute

    • 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. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 36: Transferring Calls

    You can use these additional methods to view multiple calls on multiple lines: If you want to... Then... View calls on another 1. Press line 2. Immediately press the line button Switch to call overview Press for the highlighted line. mode The phone switches to call overview mode, displaying one call per line.

  • Page 37: Forwarding All Calls To Another Number

    Look for: enabled on your primary line • The call forward icon above the primary phone number: • The call forwarding target number in the status line. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 38: Making Conference Calls

    • Your system administrator can change call forwarding conditions for your phone lines. Making Conference Calls Your Cisco Unified IP Phone allows you to combine three or more separate calls into one conversation, creating a conference call. Understanding Types of Conference Calls There are two types of conference calls: Standard and Meet-Me.

  • Page 39: Starting And Joining A Standard Conference

    Participants are listed in the order in which they join the conference with the most recent additions at the top. Get an updated list of While viewing the conference list, press Update. participants Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 40 If you want to... Then... See who started the While viewing the conference list, locate the person listed at the conference bottom of the list with an asterisk (*) next to the name. Drop the last party added to Press RmLstC. the conference You can remove participants only if you initiated the conference call.

  • Page 41: Starting Or Joining A Meet-Me Conference Call

    In this case, try your call again. End a Meet-Me conference All participants must hang up. The conference does not automatically end when the conference initiator disconnects. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 42: Advanced Call Handling

    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.

  • Page 43: Picking Up A Redirected Call On Your Phone

    • 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. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 44: Using A Shared Line

    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...

  • Page 45: Adding Yourself To A Shared-Line Call

    • 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 Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 46: Preventing Others From Viewing Or Barging A Shared-Line Call

    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 CallManager system (for example, a phone at a coworker’s desk or in a conference room).

  • Page 47: Making And Receiving Secure Calls

    If you want to... Then... Notify your system Press MCID. administrator about a Your phone plays a tone and displays the message, “MCID successful”. suspicious or harassing call Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 48: Prioritizing Critical Calls

    Prioritizing Critical Calls 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. Keep these terms in mind: •...

  • Page 49: Using Cisco Extension Mobility

    Advanced Call Handling 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.

  • Page 50: Using A Handset, Headset, And Speakerphone

    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. Use a headset Press to toggle headset mode on and off. If you use AutoAnswer, see the “Using AutoAnswer”...

  • Page 51: Using Autoanswer

    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. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 52: Using Phone Settings

    Using Phone Settings You can customize 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.

  • Page 53: Customizing The Phone Screen

    1. Log in to your User Options web pages. (See the “Accessing Your User label Options Web Pages” section on page 53.) 2. Access your line label settings. (See the “Controlling Line Settings on the Web” section on page 59.) Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 54: Using Call Logs And Directories

    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 records of your missed, placed, and received calls. If you want to... Then...
  • Page 55 • The first logged entry is the name/number of the last completed call of a multiparty call received on your phone. • The second logged entry is the name/number of the first completed call of a multiparty call received on your phone. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 56: Directory Dialing

    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. Corporate Directory is set up and maintained by your system administrator. • 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.

  • Page 57: Using Personal Directory On Your Phone

    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. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 58 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 e-mail information. 5.
  • Page 59 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. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 60: Accessing Voice Messages

    Accessing Voice Messages To access voice messages, use the 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...

  • Page 61: Customizing Your Phone On The Web

    You can use your computer to log in to your Cisco Unified CallManager 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.

  • Page 62: Configuring Features And Services On The Web

    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 the“Accessing Your User Options Web Pages” section on page 53. Using Personal Directory on the Web The Personal Directory feature set consists of: •...

  • Page 63: Configuring Fast Dials On The Web

    • 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. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 64: Using The Address Book Synchronization Tool

    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.

  • Page 65: Setting Up Phone Services On The Web

    Access a service on your Press on your phone. Or, if you have added a service to a phone programmable button , press the button. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 66: Controlling User Settings On The Web

    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.

  • Page 67: Controlling Line Settings On The Web

    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. 5. Click Save. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 68 If you want to... Then do this after you log in... Change the ring pattern 1. Select a device. per line 2. Click Line Settings. 3. If you have more than one directory number (line) assigned to your phone, verify that the appropriate line is selected or choose a new one. 4.

  • Page 69: Using Cisco Webdialer

    Customizing Your Phone on the Web 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.
  • Page 70 > 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.

  • Page 71: Understanding Additional Configuration Options

    See the “Using a Shared Line” extension for several to use one extension for your desk section on page 36. phones phone and lab phone, for example. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 72 Consider using Cisco Unified Video Contact your system calls Advantage, which enables you to make administrator for additional video calls using your Cisco IP Phone, assistance and see the Cisco your personal computer, and an Unified Video Advantage Quick external video camera.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting Your Phone

    Barge Cisco CallBack fails The other party might have call forwarding enabled. Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)

  • Page 74: Viewing Phone Administration Data

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

  • Page 75: Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms

    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.
  • Page 76 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.

  • Page 77: Index

    Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 78 Extension Mobility Cisco Unified IP Phone Expansion Module 7914 log in Cisco Unified Video Advantage log out Cisco WebDialer extension numbers, viewing See also WebDialer...
  • Page 79 Meet-Me conferences and transferring menus, using using messages indicator for listening to messages button, description of icons missed calls, records of for call states MLPP, using Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
  • Page 80 multiple calls, handling placing calls, options for mute button, description of prioritizing calls mute, using privacy and shared lines using programmable buttons description of navigation button, description of labels for network configuration data, locating on-hook dialing QRT, using online help, using Quality Reporting Tool received calls, records of Personal Address Book...
  • Page 81 See User Options web pages subscriptions WebDialer See services, subscribing to suspicious calls, tracing switching calls Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE for Cisco Unified CallManager 5.0 (SCCP)
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