Feature
LCD screen
Line or speed dial buttons
Foot stand adjustment
Softkeys
? button
On‐screen mode buttons
Volume button
Function toggle buttons
Scroll key
Dialing pad
Handset
Description
The IP Phone "desktop" that displays the time,
date, your phone number, caller ID, line/call
status and the softkey tabs.
Opens a new line, speed dials the number on
the LCD screen, or ends a call.
Note The Cisco SIP IP Phone model 7940 has
four lines; and the model 7960 has six lines.
Adjusts the tilt angle of the phone base.
Softkey functions change depending on the
status of the phone (for example, when you
are on a call or the phone is not in use). The
softkey function is shown at the bottom of the
LCD screen.
Displays online help for a phone key or
function.
Provides access to the voice mail system (when
available), call histories, directories (when
available), phone settings, such as display
contrast and ring type, and network
configuration and status information.
Increases or decreases the volume for the
currently active voice receiver: handset,
headset, or speakerphone. The volume button
also controls the ringer volume (if on‐hook),
and the display contrast of the LCD screen.
Toggles the headset, mute, and speaker
functions on and off.
Enables you to move among different softkey
options displayed on the LCD screen.
Press the dial pad buttons to dial a phone
number or enter alphabetical characters.
Lift the handset and press the dial pad buttons
to place a call, review voice mail messages,
answer a call, and perform other phone
functions.
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