The following sections describe attributes of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961. Phone Connections for Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961 Connect your phone to the corporate IP telephony network, using the following diagram. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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Network port (10/100/1000 SW) with IEEE Anti-theft security lock connector (lock optional) 802.3af and 802.3at power enabled The following diagram shows the phone from the side. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
For example, the USB port on your phone can support a maximum of five USB devices (such as three Cisco Unified IP Color Key Expansion modules, one hub, and one other standard USB device). Many third-party USB products count as multiple USB devices, for example, a device containing USB hub and headset can count as two USB devices.
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Shows information about your phone, including directory number, call information (for example, caller ID, icons for an active call or call on hold) and available softkeys. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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Allow you to access the softkey options (for the selected call or menu item) displayed on your phone screen. Back button Returns to the previous screen or menu. Release button Ends a connected call or session. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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This audio path does not change until you select a new default audio path (for example, by picking up the handset). Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
(steady red). Phone Screen The way that your system administrator set up your phone determines what is displayed on your phone screen. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
If you select a different call (for example, you press a feature button, press the Navigation pad, or answer a ringing call), the softkey options may change. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
Calls are displayed on the right side of the phone screen from the oldest (at the top) to the newest. Press the session button next to a Held Call icon to resume the held call for that session. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
The following sections describe attributes of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 9951. Phone Connections for Cisco Unified IP Phone 9951 Connect your phone to the corporate IP telephony network, using the following diagram. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at power enabled Computer port (10/100/1000 PC) connection Camera pin holes (for Cisco Unified Video Camera) The following picture shows the side of the phone. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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• Programmable feature buttons (left side): Use to view calls on a line or access features such as Speed Dial or All Calls. These buttons are also called feature buttons. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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Shows information about your phone, including directory number, call information (for example, caller ID, icons for an active call or call on hold) and available softkeys. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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Allow you to access the softkey options (for the selected call or menu item) displayed on your phone screen. Back button Returns to the previous screen or menu. Release button Ends a connected call or session. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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This audio path does not change until you select a new default audio path (for example, by picking up the handset). Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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(steady red). Phone Screen The way that your system administrator set up your phone determines what is displayed on your phone screen. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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If you select a different call (for example, you press a feature button, press the Navigation pad, or answer a ringing call), the softkey options may change. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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The timer counts the call duration in minutes and seconds (MM:SS) until the call exceeds 60 minutes. Then the timer counts hours and minutes (HH:MM). Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
The following sections describe attributes of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971. Phone Connections for Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971 Connect your phone to the corporate IP telephony network, using the following diagram. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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Computer port (10/100/1000 PC) connection Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) slot (not used for this release) Handset connection The following picture shows the side of the phone. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
For example, your phone can support five USB devices (such as three Cisco Unified IP Color Key Expansion modules, one hub, and one other standard USB device) on the side port and five additional standard USB devices on the back port. Many third-party USB products count as multiple USB devices, for example, a device containing USB hub and headset can count as two USB devices.
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ID, icons for an active call or call on hold) and available softkeys. Phone screen items, such as menu options and softkeys, are touch-sensitive. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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Hebrew and Arabic. Back button Returns to the previous screen or menu. Release button Ends a connected call or session. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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This audio path does not change until a new default audio path is selected (for example, by picking up the handset). Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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(steady red). Phone Screen The way that your system administrator set up your phone determines what is displayed on your phone screen. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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If you handle many calls at one time, use Answer to answer the oldest incoming call without having to scroll down the call list and select the call. For more information, contact your system administrator. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
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Displays if you or your system administrator assigned a speed dial to the programmable feature button. Nonprimary line labels Display information about nonprimary phone lines. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
This section contains information which is common to all the IP Phone models in this guide. Connect Footstand If your phone is placed on a table or desk, connect the footstand to the back of the phone. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
The following figure shows the display angle of the Cisco Unified IP Phone 9971. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
• The selected line is displayed on the phone screen header. • Color of the icon (on the line label) changes to blue. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
To keep the phone active, you need to press OK in the message or any key on the phone. If you do not press the button or any key, your phone powers down. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
If your phone is wall-mounted, you may need to adjust the handset rest to ensure that the receiver does not slip out of the cradle. Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)
Phone and Cable Lock You can secure the Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 to a desktop by using a laptop cable lock. The lock connects to the antitheft security connector on the back of the phone and the cable can be secured to a desktop.
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Features of Your Cisco Unified IP Phone Phone and Cable Lock Cisco Unified IP Phone 8961, 9951, and 9971 User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 9.0 (SIP)