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Chapter 4
Configuring Settings on the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Unlocking and Locking Options
Configuration options that can be changed from a phone are locked by default to prevent users from
making changes that could affect the operation of a phone. You must unlock these options before you
can change them.
When options are inaccessible for modification, a locked padlock icon
menus. When options are unlocked and accessible for modification, an unlocked padlock icon
To unlock or lock options, press **#. This action either locks or unlocks the options, depending on the
previous state.
If a Settings Menu password has been provisioned, SIP phones present an "Enter password" prompt after
Note
you enter **#.
Make sure to lock options after you have made your changes.
Caution
Do not press **# to unlock options and then immediately press **# again to lock options. The phone
will interpret this sequence as **#**, which will reset the phone. To lock options after unlocking them,
wait at least 10 seconds before you press **# again.
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Editing Values
When you edit the value of an option setting, follow these guidelines:
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Displaying a Configuration Menu, page 4-2
Editing Values, page 4-3
Overview of Options Configurable from a Phone, page 4-4
Network Configuration Menu, page 4-5
Device Configuration Menu, page 4-11
Use the keys on the keypad to enter numbers and letters.
To enter letters by using the keypad, use a corresponding number key. Press the key one or more
times to display a particular letter. For example, press the 2 key once for "a," twice quickly for "b,"
and three times quickly for "c." After you pause, the cursor automatically advances to allow you to
enter the next letter.
To enter a period (for example, in an IP address), press the . (period) softkey or press * on the
keypad.
Press the << softkey if you make a mistake. This softkey deletes the character to the left of the
cursor.
Press the Cancel softkey before pressing the Save softkey to discard any changes that you have
made.
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7962G and 7942G Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 7.0
Configuration Menus on the Cisco Unified IP Phone
appears on the configuration
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