…after a Call
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• On the 7960 SCCP, the call is placed on hold.  Pressing another line 
button gives you dial tone.
• Press another line button (assigned to one of the programmable buttons 
by your service administrator). The call is placed on hold.  Pressing 
another line button gives you dial tone.
• Press the messages button.
• On the 7960 MGCP and 7960 SCCP, the call is disconnected and 
you go to voice mail.
…after a Call
• Press Redial, the Intercom soft key, or a speed dial button.
Using the Speakerphone
Your telephone contains a speakerphone that lets you converse “hands free” 
without having to use the handset. A speakerphone also allows others in the room 
to listen and participate in a telephone conversation.
When your phone rings, to turn on the speakerphone and answer the call (without 
lifting the handset) do one of the following:
• Press the highlighted line button.
• Press the SPEAKER button.
• Press the Answer soft key.
• On the 7960 MGCP and 7960 SCCP, press the NewCall soft key (if you 
are already on a call).
To activate or deactivate the speakerphone anytime during a call, press the 
SPEAKER button on your phone.
When the speaker is active, the handset becomes inactive, and vice versa.
When the speakerphone is on, press the VOLUME buttons to adjust the 
speakerphone volume. The speakerphone microphone is optimized for speaking 
within 3 feet from in front of the microphone.
If you return the handset to the cradle, you can pick-up the handset at any time and 
continue the conversation more privately. Picking-up the handset turns off the 
speaker. If you leave the handset off hook, you can switch back and forth between 
the handset and speakerphone by pressing the SPEAKER button.