Cisco 7941 User Manual

Quick Start Guide
Cisco 7941/7961
IP Telephone
CONTENTS
CISCO 7961/7941 IP PHONE FEATURE AND KEY OVERVIEW .................................. 3
BASIC FEATURES ......................................................................................................... 5
Installing the IP Phone and Connecting to the Network ...................................................................... 5
Adjusting the Height of the Footstand ................................................................................................. 5
Placing a Call ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Answering a Call.................................................................................................................................... 6
End a Call ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Additional Call Handling ....................................................................................................................... 6
SOFT FEATURES .......................................................................................................... 8
Parking a Call......................................................................................................................................... 8
Transferring a Call ................................................................................................................................. 8
Transfer Directly into a Voicemail Account (Optional) ........................................................................ 8
Forward All Calls ................................................................................................................................... 9
Cancel Forward All Calls ....................................................................................................................... 9
Place a Call on Hold .............................................................................................................................. 9
Placing Conference Calls ...................................................................................................................... 9
INITIATING a Meet-Me Conference Call .............................................................................................. 10
JOINING a Meet-Me Conference Call .................................................................................................. 10
Call Pickup ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Group Pickup (Optional) ..................................................................................................................... 11
Redial the Last Number Called ........................................................................................................... 11

Cisco 7941 Specifications

General

Line Buttons	2
Speakerphone	Yes
Protocol Support	SIP, SCCP
Headset Port	Yes
Ethernet Ports	2 x 10/100
Power Options	Power over Ethernet (PoE), AC adapter
Codecs	G.711, G.729a
Handset	Hearing-aid compatible (HAC)

Summary

Cisco IP Phone Features and Overview

Handset and LCD Screen

Overview of the phone's physical components like the handset and LCD display.

Phone Buttons and Controls

Explains the function of line/speed dial buttons, soft keys, and footstand adjustment.

Other Phone Interface Elements

Covers directories, settings, and navigation buttons for the phone.

Basic Call Handling Features

Phone Installation and Setup

Step-by-step guide for connecting the Cisco IP phone to the network and power.

Placing and Answering Calls

Instructions on how to initiate, answer, and end calls on the IP phone.

Managing Multiple Calls

Details on handling multiple calls, holding, and transferring calls.

Advanced Call Management Features

Call Parking and Transferring

How to park calls for later retrieval and transfer calls to extensions or voicemail.

Call Forwarding, Hold, and Pickup

Managing call forwarding, placing calls on hold, and picking up calls from other extensions.

Conference Call Features

Instructions for initiating and joining conference calls, including Meet-Me calls.

Redial Functionality

How to redial the last called number using the phone.

Voicemail System Operations

Voicemail Setup and Access

Guide to setting up personal greetings and accessing voicemail messages.

External Voicemail Access

How to check voicemail messages from an outside phone line.

Directory and Contact Features

Call History and Corporate Directory

Viewing call history and searching the corporate directory for contacts.

Local and UM System Directories

Searching local Missouri S&T and UM System directories for phone numbers.

Phone Settings and Help

Phone Settings and Adjustments

Adjusting LCD contrast, ringing tone, and volume levels for audio.

Call Management and Help

Muting calls and accessing online help resources for the IP phone.

Speed Dial and Fast Dial Configuration

Understanding Dialing Features

Differentiates between Fast Dials (address book) and Speed Dials (index codes).

Configuring and Accessing Fast Dials

Steps to subscribe, configure personal address books, and access Fast Dials.

Setting Up and Using Speed Dials

How to set up and use speed dial index numbers for quick dialing.