Unlock And Lock Options; Value Input Guidelines - Cisco 7975G Software Manual

Cisco Unified IP Phone Settings

Unlock and Lock Options

Configuration options that can be changed from a phone are locked by default to prevent users from making
changes that could affect the operation of a phone. You must unlock these options before you can change
them.
When options are inaccessible for modification, a locked padlock icon
When options are unlocked and accessible for modification, an unlocked padlock
menus.
To unlock or lock options, press **#. This action either locks or unlocks the options, depending on the previous
state.
Note If a Settings Menu password has been provisioned, SIP phones present an "Enter password" prompt after
you enter **#.
Make sure to lock options after you have made your changes.
Caution Do not press **# to unlock options and then immediately press **# again to lock options. The phone will
interpret this sequence as **#**, which will reset the phone. To lock options after you unlock them, wait
at least 10 seconds before you press **# again.
Related Topics
Display Settings Menu, on page 62
Value Input Guidelines, on page 63
Phone Setup Options, on page 64
Network Configuration Menu, on page 66
Device Configuration Menu, on page 85

Value Input Guidelines

When you edit the value of an option setting, follow these guidelines:
• Use the keys on the keypad to enter numbers and letters.
• To enter letters by using the keypad, use a corresponding number key. Press the key one or more times
• To enter a period (for example, in an IP address under IPv4 Configuration), press the . (period) softkey
• To enter a colon (for example, in an IP address under IPv6 Configuration), press the : (colon) softkey
• Press the << softkey if you make a mistake. This softkey deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
to display a particular letter. For example, press the 2 key once for "a," twice quickly for "b," and three
times quickly for "c." After you pause, the cursor automatically advances to allow you to enter the next
letter.
or press * on the keypad.
or press * on the keypad.
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7975G, 7971G-GE, 7970G, 7965G, and 7945G Administration Guide for Cisco Unified
Unlock and Lock Options
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