An Overview of Your Video Phone
Your Cisco Unified IP Video Phone 7985G provides business-quality video over the same data network
that your computer uses. Because the 7985G is designed for the individual workspace, it makes a video
meeting as simple as a telephone call. The video phone includes the same softkey functionality and
features as a Cisco Unified IP Phone, allowing you to place and receive calls, put calls on hold, transfer
calls, make conference calls, and so on with the advantage of being able to see callers using video
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Design features:
• All-in-one system designed for personal video in any workspace
• Integrated 8.4" LCD
• Ergonomically correct camera and screen position
• Integrated keypad for both voice and video calls
• Softkeys for easy control of the video phone
• Handset, speakerphone, and headset jack
• Access to network data and services
• Online control from your User Options web pages—Customize your phone's features by using a
web browser on your computer
• A comprehensive online help system—Obtain helpful tips, descriptions, and procedures directly
from your phone
The sections that follow provide you with an overview of your video phone and tips for interacting
with it. Even if you have used other Cisco Unified IP Phones, you will find it useful to review this
information to learn about the new features that are offered on the Cisco Unified IP Video Phone
7985G.
Understanding Buttons and Hardware
Your Cisco Unified IP Video Phone 7985G includes the following hardware features:
• Speakerphone or headset mode support
• Five softkey buttons for access to telephony features
• Four feature buttons to provide easy access to messages, directories, services, and settings
• One-button access to built-in online help
• Video-specific buttons—Display, Brightness, Selfview and Picture in Picture (PiP)
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