Cisco IP Phone Cheat Sheet
Handset with indicator light
Functions like a traditional
handset. The light strip at the
top of the handset blinks when
the phone rings and remains lit
to indicate a new voice mail
message.
Displays features such as the
time, date, phone number, caller
ID, line/call status and soft key
tabs.
Cisco IP Phone model type
Indicates Cisco IP Phone model.
Line or speed dial button
Opens a new line, speed dials
the number on the LCD screen,
or ends a call. The Cisco IP
Phone 7962 has six line or
speed dial buttons and the 7942
has two.
Allows you to adjust the angle of
the phone base.
Provides access to call histories
and directories.
Displays help on LCD screen for
a phone button or function.
Provides access to phone
settings such as contrast and
ring sound, network
configuration, and status
information.
Toggles the speaker on or off.
Toggles the mute on or off.
Toggles the headset on or off.
Increases or decreases volume
for the handset, headset, or
speakerphone (depending upon
which is currently active). Also
controls the ringer volume (if on-
hook), and the LCD contrast.
Provides access to phone
services (if available).
Provides access to a message
system (if available).
Enables you to scroll through
text and select features
displayed on the LCD screen.
Works exactly like the dial pad
on a traditional telephone.
Enable you to engage any of the
functions displayed on the
corresponding LCD tabs. Soft
keys point to feature options
displayed along the bottom of
the LCD screen. Soft keys
change depending on the status
of the phone.