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Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G and 7911G for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.0
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Chapter 1 An Overview of the Cisco Unified IP Phone
What Networking Protocols are Used?
Table 1-1 Features on the Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G and 7911G
What Networking Protocols are Used?
Cisco Unified IP Phones support several industry-standard and Cisco networking protocols required for
voice communication. Table 1-2 provides an overview of the supported networking protocols on the
Cisco Unified IP Phones 7906G and 7911G.
1 Phone screen Displays phone features such as phone number, call status, and softkeys.
2 Cisco Unified IP Phone
series
Indicates your Cisco Unified IP Phone model series.
3 Softkeys Each softkey activates a softkey option displayed on your phone screen.
4 Navigation button Allows you to scroll through menu items and highlight items. When the phone is on-hook,
displays your Speed Dials.
5 Applications menu
button
Displays the Applications menu that provides access to a voice messaging system, phone
logs and directories, settings, and services.
6 Hold button Places the active call on hold, resumes a call on hold, and switches between an active call
and a call on hold.
7 Keypad Allows you to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and choose menu items.
8 Volume button Controls the handset, headset, speaker, and ringer volume.
9 Handset Functions like a traditional handset. The light strip at the top of the handset blinks when the
phone rings and stays lit if there is a new voice message (depending on your voice messaging
system).
10 Footstand Allows the phone to stand at a convenient angle on a desk or table. Also may be removed for
wall mounting to mounting screws or to a Cisco Unified IP Phone wall mount kit.