Using Auto Answer (Intercom)
You can configure Auto Answer (Intercom) so you can automatically answer an incoming call on your
speaker.
If you want to...
Turn on Auto Answer
Turn off Auto Answer
Using a Shared Line
You might want to use a shared line if you have multiple phones and want one extension number.
The maximum number of calls that a shared line supports varies by phone model.
Note
If you want to...
Make a call using a
shared line
URL Dialing
Use URL dialing to place a call using alphanumeric strings containing letters, numbers, and symbols.
If you want to...
Switch to URL dialing
Return to standard dialing mode
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7960G and 7940G Phone Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.0 (SIP)
Then...
1. Press
2. Select Yes, and then press Save.
1. Press
2. Press No, and then press Save.
Then...
Press the line button
the
""Placing a Call—Basic Options" section on page 13
information.
Then...
1. Press NewCall > URL.
2. Enter an alphanumeric string.
3. To make corrections to the entry, press <<. Or, to remove the
entry completely, press Clear.
The
editing characters in the URL entry.
4. Press Dial to complete the call, or press EndCall.
Press Number.
> Call Preferences > Auto Answer (Intercom).
> Call Preferences > Auto Answer (Intercom).
assigned to the shared line, and place a call. See
icon appears to indicate that you can begin
Advanced Call Handling
for more
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