Cisco 7942G Phone Guide

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Answering a Call
You can answer a call by lifting the handset, or you can use other options if they are available on your
phone.
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Answer with a headset Press , if unlit. Or, if is already
lit, press Answer or (flashing).
Note
The ringing line is automatically
selected. Ask your system
administrator about options to
always select the primary line.
Using a Handset, Headset,
and Speakerphone, page 48
Answer with the
speakerphone
Press , Answer, or (flashing).
Note
The ringing line is automatically
selected. Ask your system
administrator about options to
always select the primary line.
Using a Handset, Headset,
and Speakerphone, page 48
Switch from a connected call
to answer a new call
Press Answer, or if the call is ringing
on a different line, press (flashing).
Using Hold and Resume,
page 22
Answer using call waiting Press Answer. Using Hold and Resume,
page 22
Send a call to a voice message
system
Press iDivert. Sending a Call to a Voice
Message System, page 26
Auto-connect calls Use AutoAnswer. Using AutoAnswer, page 49
Retrieve a parked call on
another phone
Use Call Park or Directed Call Park. Storing and Retrieving
Parked Calls, page 36
Use your phone to answer a
call ringing elsewhere
Use Call Pickup. Picking Up a Redirected
Call on Your Phone,
page 35

Cisco 7942G Specifications

General

Lines	2
Audio Codec Support	G.711, G.729a, G.729ab, G.722
Network Protocols	SIP, SCCP
Ethernet Ports	2 x 10/100
Power Options	PoE 802.3af, Optional Power Cube
Speakerphone	Yes
Headset Port	Yes
Weight	3.5 lbs