Making An External Call; Using The Handset; Using The Speakerphone; Using The Keypad - Cisco 7960 User Manual

•

Making an External Call

Several options exist for you to make an external call from your telephone. You may
use any of the following options: the handset (traditional), the speakerphone, or the
keypad (direct dialing).

...using the Handset

1. Lift the handset.
2. Press 9 (or the digit that is required to access an outside line). An outside line
is automatically selected.
3. Dial the desired number, including "1" and the area code, if required.
4. On the 7960 SCCP and 7960 SIP, press Dial.

...using the Speakerphone

1. Press the SPEAKER button.
2. Press 9 (or the digit that is required to access an outside line). An outside line
is automatically selected.
3. Dial the desired number, including "1" and the area code, if required.
4. On the 7960 SCCP, press Dial.

...using the Keypad

1. Initiate the call by:
a. On the 7960 SIP, press NewCall. The speakerphone turns on.
b. Press 9 (or the digit that is required to access an outside line).
2. Dial the desired number, including "1" and the area code, if required.
3. On the 7960 SCCP, place the call by:
a. Pressing Dial. On the 7960 SCCP, the speakerphone turns on.
b. On the 7960 SCCP, do one of the following:
10 Basic Phone Features
•
The handset positioned above and to the left of the telephone
indicates the line is off-hook (has dial tone).
Number mode - Same as for Registered mode. Indicates the line can be
used to place calls by dialing phone numbers (pressing the keys on the
dial pad will produce numbers).
•
Pressing the SPEAKER button.
•
Pressing a line button.
•
Picking up the handset.
Cisco 7960/7940 Telephone User Guide
621-00000116