1. Your New Cisco Phone

2. CISCO 7961

3. Index
All Phone Buttons
Directories
Headset
Help Key
Keypad
Message Indicator
Messages
Mute
Navigation
Programmable Buttons
Services
Settings
Soft Keys
Speaker
Volume
Soft Key Abbreviations
How To Make a Conference Call
How To View Call Logs
How To Transfer Calls
How To Retrieve Voic

4. Click on each box for a description of each button.
Message Indicator
Programmable Buttons
Soft Keys
Messages
Directories
Help Key
Settings
Services
Speaker
Keypad
Navigation
Mute
Volume
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Headset

5. Softkey Abbreviations
AbbrDial
Dial using a speed dial index number
Answer
Answer a call
Back
Return to the previous Help topic
CallBack
Receive notification when a busy
extension becomes available
Cancel
Cancel an action or exit a screen
without applying changes
CFwdALL
Setup/cancel call forwarding
Clear
Delete records or settings
Close
Close the current window
ConfList
View conference participants
Confrn
Create a conference call
Delete
Remove characters to the right
of the cursor when using EditDial
Dial
Dial an entered phone number
DirTrfr
Transfer two calls to each other
EditDial
Edit a number in a call log
EndCall
Disconnect the current call
Erase
Reset settings to their defaults
Exit
Return to the previous screen
GPickUp
Answer a call ringing in another
group
iDivert
Send a call to your
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6. Soft keys
There are many functions performed with the soft keys. The functions displayed change dependent on how the phone is being used.
One convenient feature offered via the soft keys is the “idivert” feature. When receiving a call, pressing “idivert” will send the caller straight to you voic .
Another popular feature is the call forwarding feature. You are able to forward calls to an alternate number or straight to your voic .
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7. Message Indicator
The Message light on the hand set will flash to indicate that you have new voic s in your inbox.
You will also see an envelope in the display screen.
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8. Headset Button
The Headset button allows you to use your phone in headset mode.
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9. Speaker Button
The Speaker button allows you to use your phone in speakerphone mode.
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10. Mute Button The Mute button toggles microphone muting on and off. BACK
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11. Messages Button The Messages button dials into the voicemail service.
You will be prompted to enter your voic password to retrieve your messages.
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12. Services Button
The Services button provides access to web based features and services that …
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13. Settings Button
The Settings button allows you to customize ringer sounds and other phone settings.
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14. Directories Button
The Directories button provides access to call logs, including records of missed, placed, and received calls.
The Directories button also provides access to the Lamar University directory.
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15. Help Button
The Help button allows you to access a comprehensive online help system on your phone.
Press the Help button twice to display instructions about how to use the help feature.
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16. Programmable Buttons Programmable buttons are configurable.
They can represent phone lines, speed dial numbers, or special features or services.
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17. Options for Programming
The first button represents your ext. The screen will display all incoming calls for your ext.
The other available buttons can be programmed for:
A Bridge: Gives you complete access to another extension.
Busy Indicator: You are able to see when the extension is in use and also serves as an auto dial to that extension.
Speed Dial: Button automatically dials a preset extension.
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18. Softkey Buttons
Four softkey buttons are located on the faceplate of your phone, just beneath the phone screen.
Softkey buttons correspond to the softkey options that appear along the bottom of your phone screen.
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19. Navigation Button
The Navigation button allows you to scroll through calls and menu items on your phone.
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20. Volume Button
The Volume button controls the volume of the handset or speaker, depending on which is in use.
When the phone is idle, pressing the Volume button changes the ringer volume.
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21. Keypad Buttons
Keypad allows you to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and choose menu items
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22. Hold Button
The Hold button places a call on hold, and switches between an active call and a call on hold.
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23. Voic
When you have a new voice message, your phone displays a steady red light on the handset.
You will also see a flashing envelope on your phone screen.
To listen to your voice messages, press the MSGS softkey button and follow the voice instructions.
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24. Transferring Calls
Direct Transfer: Press the Transfer softkey. Key in the phone ext. Press Transfer softkey to complete the transfer.
Warm Transfer: Press the Transfer softkey. When the receiving party picks up you will have the option to speak with them before transferring the call. When you are ready to complete the transfer, simply press the Transfer softkey.
Transfer to Voic Press the Transfer softkey. Press the star (*) before the phone ext. Press the Transfer softkey to complete.
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25. Call Log/Missed Calls
To view the Call Log, press the Directories button. Using the Navigation button, scroll to select Missed Calls, Received Calls, or Placed Calls.
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26. Use the Conference feature to add more parties to an established call.
Conference Calls
Use the Conference feature to add more parties to an established call.
Step 1: You must have a connected call to use this feature.
Step 2: Press the CONFRN softkey to add another party to the call.
Step 3: Enter the phone number of the conference participant.
Step 4: Once you have established a connection to the conference participant, press the CONFRN softkey again to add the new party to the call. Repeat for additional participants.
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27. For further assistance call the Lamar Service Desk @ x2222.
Thank You!
For further assistance call the Lamar Service x2222.