Cisco 7940 User Manual

Making an External Call
10 Basic Phone Features Cisco 7960/7940 Telephone User Guide
620-05600070B
• Registered - The line button indicator looks like a telephone with a
handset. Indicates the line can be used to place calls.
• The handset resting on top of the telephone indicates the line is on-
hook (no dial tone).
• The handset positioned above and to the left of the telephone
indicates the line is off-hook (has dial tone).
• Number mode - Same as for Registered mode. Indicates the line can be
used to place calls by dialing phone numbers (pressing the keys on the
dial pad will produce numbers).
Making an External Call
Several options exist for you to make an external call from your telephone. You
may use any of the following options: the handset (traditional), the speakerphone,
or the keypad (direct dialing).
…using the Handset
1. Lift the handset.
2. 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.
4. On the 7960 SCCP and 7960 SIP, press Dial.
…using the Speakerphone
1. Press the SPEAKER button.
2. 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.
4. On the 7960 SCCP, press Dial.
…using the Keypad
1. Initiate the call by:
a. On the 7960 SIP, press NewCall. The speakerphone turns on.
b. 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.
3. On the 7960 SCCP, place the call by:
a. Pressing Dial. On the 7960 SCCP, the speakerphone turns on.
b. On the 7960 SCCP, do one of the following:

Cisco 7940 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	7940
Category	IP Phone
Language	English