Cisco 7942

Cisco IP Phone 7942
User Training Guide
Key to the Cisco 7942:
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= Line Buttons
= Foot Adjust Button
= Message Button
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= Directories Button
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= Help Button
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= Settings Button
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= Speaker Button
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= Mute Button
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= Headset Button
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= Volume Button
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= Navigation Button
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= Keypad Buttons
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= Soft Key Buttons
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= Handset with
Voicemail Indicator
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Cisco 7942 Specifications

General

Speakerphone	Yes
Headset Port	Yes
Lines	2
Protocols	SIP, SCCP
Ethernet Ports	2 x 10/100
Power	IEEE 802.3af PoE or AC adapter
Audio Codec Support	G.711, G.729a

Summary

Cisco IP Phone 7942 Overview

Key to the Cisco 7942

Identifies and describes the function of each numbered button and component on the Cisco IP Phone 7942.

Basic Call Handling

Placing a Call

Details five distinct methods for initiating a phone call using the Cisco IP Phone 7942.

Call Hold and Resume

Explains how to place an active call on hold and how to resume it.

Advanced Call Management Features

Answering and Ending Calls

Covers the procedures for receiving, answering, and terminating phone calls.

Call Forwarding

Guides users on setting up, managing, and canceling call forwarding for all incoming calls.

Call Transfer and Conferencing

Explains how to transfer calls and set up conference calls with multiple participants.

Directory, History, and Settings

Corporate Directory Usage

Instructions on searching and dialing contacts within the phone's corporate directory.

Redial Functionality

Explains how to redial the last dialed number using the Cisco IP Phone 7942.

Call History Access

Details how to view and interact with missed, received, and placed calls.

LCD Contrast Adjustment

Guides users on how to adjust the display contrast for better readability.

Phone Customization and Muting

Changing Ringtone

Provides steps to select and set a new ringtone for incoming calls.

Adjusting Ringer Volume

Explains how to modify the volume level for incoming call alerts.

Adjusting Handset Volume

Details how to adjust the volume for the handset, speakerphone, or headset during calls.

Muting a Call

Covers the procedure for muting the microphone during a call and how to unmute.

Voicemail Access and Call Routing

Accessing Voicemail from Phone

Instructions for accessing and setting up voicemail directly from the IP phone.

Transferring Call to Voicemail

Explains how to route an incoming call directly to a specific extension's voicemail.

Accessing Voicemail from Outside Line

Provides steps to access voicemail remotely from an external phone line.