IP Phone User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G/7961G-GE and 7941G/7941G-GE Phone Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 6.1(3) (SCCP and SIP)
- Common Phone Tasks
- Quick Reference
- Getting Started
- Connecting Your Phone
- An Overview of Your Phone
- Basic Call Handling
- Placing a Call-Basic Options
- Placing a Call-Additional Options
- Answering a Call
- Ending a Call
- Using Hold and Resume
- Using Mute
- Switching Between Multiple Calls
- Switching an In-Progress Call to Another Phone
- Viewing Multiple Calls
- Transferring Calls
- Sending a Call to a Voice Message System
- Forwarding Calls to Another Number
- Using Do Not Disturb
- Making Conference Calls
- Placing or Receiving Intercom Calls
- Advanced Call Handling
- Speed Dialing
- Picking Up a Redirected Call on Your Phone
- Storing and Retrieving Parked Calls
- Logging Out of Hunt Groups
- Using a Shared Line
- Using BLF to Determine a Line State
- Making and Receiving Secure Calls
- Tracing Suspicious Calls
- Prioritizing Critical Calls
- Using Cisco Extension Mobility
- Managing Business Calls Using a Single Phone Number
- Using a Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone
- Using Call Logs and Directories
- Changing Phone Settings
- Accessing Voice Messages
- Using the Cisco Unified CM User Options Web Pages
- Accessing Your User Options Web Pages
- Configuring Features and Services on the Web
- Understanding Additional Configuration Options
- Troubleshooting Your Phone
- Cisco One-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Terms
- Index

An Overview of Your Phone
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An Overview of Your Phone
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G and 7961G-GE (gigabit Ethernet version) and the 7941G and
7941G-GE (gigabit Ethernet version) are full-feature telephones that provide voice communication
over the same data network that your personal computer uses, allowing you to place and receive phone
calls, put calls on hold, transfer calls, make conference calls, and so on.
The gigabit Ethernet Cisco Unified IP Phone 7961G-GE and 7941G-GE deliver the latest technology
and advancements in Gigabit Ethernet VoIP telephony, providing gigabit throughput to your desktop.
In addition to basic call-handling features, your phone can provide enhanced productivity features that
extend your call-handling capabilities. Depending on configuration, your phone supports:
• Access to network data, XML applications, and web-based services.
• Online customizing of call features and services from your Cisco Unified CM User Options web
pages.
• A comprehensive online help system that displays information on the phone screen.
Understanding Buttons and Hardware
You can use the graphics and table below to identify buttons and hardware on your phone.










