Making a Call
8 Basic Phone Features Cisco 7912 Telephone User Guide
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Making a Call
Several options exist for you to make calls from your telephone. If the phone is not
in use, you may use the handset (traditional), the speaker, or the keypad (direct
dialing).
Using the Handset
1. Lift the handset.
2. If this is an outside call, press 9 (or the digit that is required to access an
outside line). An outside line is automatically selected.
3. Dial the desired number, including “1” and the area code, if required for
outside calls.
Using the Speaker
1. Press NewCall.
2. If this is an outside call, press 9 (or the digit that is required to access an
outside line). An outside line is automatically selected.
3. Dial the desired number, including “1” and the area code, if required for
outside calls.
4. When the call is answered, pick up the handset to talk.
Using the Keypad
1. If this is an outside call, press 9 (or the digit that is required to access an
outside line).
2. Dial the desired number, including “1” and the area code, if required for
outside calls.
3. Press Dial (activates the speaker)
4. When the call is answered, pick up the handset to talk.
While on a Call
1. Press NewCall. This will put the current active call on hold.
2. If this is an outside call, press 9 (or the digit that is required to access an
outside line). An outside line is automatically selected.
3. Dial the desired number, including “1” and the area code, if required for
outside calls.
4. After the second call answers, you may switch to the call that is on hold by
using the scroll key to select the other call, and pressing the Hold key.