User Manual

CHAPTER 2
Features of Your Cisco Unified IP Conference
Phone
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Features Overview, page 5
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New and Changed Information, page 6
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Buttons and Hardware, page 6
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Phone Screen, page 13
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Phone Connections, page 15
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Wireless Microphone Setup and Use, page 18
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General IP Phone Information, page 20
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Feature Availability, page 21
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Accessibility Features, page 21
Features Overview
The Cisco Unified IP Conference Phones 8831 and 8831NR are full-featured single line conference stations
that provides voice communication over an IP network. It functions much like a digital business phone,
allowing you to place and receive calls and to access features such as mute, hold, transfer, and call forward.
In addition, because conference stations connect to your data network, they offer enhanced IP telephony
features, including access to network information, network services, and customizable features and services.
The conference station provides a backlit LCD screen, support for up to ten speed-dial numbers, and a variety
of other sophisticated functions. Optional microphone extension kits provide enhanced room coverage that
can be further expanded by linking two units together.
The Cisco Unified IP Conference Phone 8831 supports wired and wireless microphones. The Cisco Unified
IP Conference Phone 8831NR supports only wired microphones.
In addition to basic call-handling features, your conference station can provide enhanced productivity features
that extend your call-handling capabilities. Depending on configuration, the conference station supports:
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Access to network data, XML applications, and web-based services.
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