Before You Begin
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The Cisco Unified IP Phone displays the date and time from Cisco Unified Communications Manager.
Note
If the Cisco Unified Communications Manager server is located in a different time zone than the phones,
the phones will not display the correct local time.
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Configuration
The Cisco Unified IP Phone requires Cisco Unified Communications Manager to handle call
processing. Refer to Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide or to
context-sensitive help in the Cisco Unified Communications Manager application to ensure that
Cisco Unified Communications Manager is set up properly to manage the phone and to properly route
and process calls.
If you plan to use auto-registration, verify that it is enabled and properly configured in
Cisco Unified Communications Manager before connecting any Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network.
For information about enabling and configuring auto-registration, refer to Cisco
Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide. Also, see the
Unified Communications Manager Database" section on page
You must use Cisco Unified Communications Manager to configure and assign telephony features to the
Cisco Unified IP Phones. See the
on page 5-1
In Cisco Unified Communications Manager, you can add users to the database and associate them with
specific phones. In this way, users gain access to web pages that allow them to configure items such as
call forwarding, speed dialing, and voice messaging system options. See the
Unified Communications Manager" section on page 5-19
Safety
Review the following warnings before installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone. To see translations of these
warnings, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Unified IP Phone
7900 Series document that accompanied this device.
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Warning
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Warning
Warning
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7962G and 7942G Administration Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.0
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Cisco Unified Communications Manager installed in your network and configured to handle
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call processing
IP network that supports DHCP or manual assignment of IP address, gateway, and subnet mask
for details.
"Telephony Features Available for the Cisco Unified IP Phone" section
for details.
Chapter 3
Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone
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