Basic Features; Installing The Ip Phone And Connecting To The Network; Placing A Call; Answering A Call - Cisco 7912 Quick Start Manual

Basic Features

Installing the IP Phone and Connecting to the Network

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port (left port) on the phone.
2. Connect the handset and headset (if applicable) to their respective ports.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable from your Desktop PC to the Access Port on the IP Phone (right port -
optional).
4. Connect the power plug to the DC48V AC Adapter port (optional).
Note: Before successfully installing the phone, the system administrator must prepare the network
for the phone.

Placing a Call

There are two options for placing a new call.
•
Lift the Handset and dial the number.
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Press the NewCall soft key and dial the number.
Internal Extension:
Dial the 4-digit extension
External Local Call:
Dial 3 + the entire 7-digit phone number
Long Distance :
Dial 3 + 1 the entire 10-digit phone number (area code + number)
Notes: After you press the 3 (for an outside line) you will hear a dial tone again to let you know you are
accessing an external line.
Pick up the handset. If you do not hear a dial tone, press an available line button to begin
making the call.
Press the SPEAKER button. If you do not hear a dial tone, press an available line button to begin
to make the call or press the NewCall soft key. If you do not hear a dial tone, press an available
line button to begin to make the call (the call will dial with the speakerphone on).

Answering a Call

There are two options for answering a call.
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Lift the Handset.
• Press the Answer soft key.

End a Call

There are two options for ending a call.
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Hang up the Handset. .
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Press the EndCall soft key and hang up.
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