Cisco 7975 - User Manual

Basic Phone Features
Cisco IP Phone 7975
Quick Reference Guide
1. Basic User Information:
A. Placing a call:
• Lift handset, dial number, or
• Press NewCall softkey, dial number (engages speaker phone), or
• Press NewCall softkey, dial number, lift handset, or
• Press Speaker button, dial number
• External Calls: 9 + Number
B. Answering a Call:
• Lift handset, or
• Press Answer softkey (engages speaker phone), or
• Press Speaker button
C. Answering Multiple Calls on one line:
• When another call is ringing select the Answer Soft Key
• To return to other calls, use the Navigation Toggle to highlight the call
and press resume soft key
D. Redial Feature:
• Lift handset and press the Redial softkey
E. Call Back Feature:
• While listening to ringing or busy tone, press CallBack softkey
• When person becomes available, you will receive notification
2. Placing a Call On Hold/Resuming the Call:
• Press the Hold softkey
• Press the Resume softkey
3. Transferring a Call:
• With connected call, press Trnsfer softkey
• Dial number to which you are transferring, or
Press

extension/voice mailbox number to transfer to voicemail
• Listen for ringing or announce caller
• Press Trnsfer softkey again to complete transfer or hang up the
handset.
• In order to retrieve caller during the transfer process, press the
EndCall softkey, then press the Resume softkey to connect with
original caller
4. Alternatives to Answering:
1. iDivert:
• Press iDivert softkey in order to send caller to voicemail
2.Do Not Disturb:
• Press the “Do Not Disturb soft key to activate
• Press the “Do Not Disturb” soft key to cancel
LCD Screen
Additional Line Buttons
Foot Stand
Adjustment
Message
Alert
Voicemail,
Directories,
Services
and
Settings
Navigation
Buttons
Headset, Mute
and Speaker
Buttons
Soft Keys

Cisco 7975 Specifications

General

Network Protocol	SIP, SCCP
Headset Support	Yes
Lines	8
Audio	Full-duplex speakerphone
Ethernet Ports	2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Power	802.3af PoE
Expansion Module Support	Yes, up to 2 modules
Codecs	G.711, G.722, G.729, G.729a, G.729ab, iLBC
Buttons	5 softkeys
Headset Port	Dedicated headset port
Speakerphone	Yes

Summary

Basic Phone Features

Basic User Information

Covers placing calls, answering calls, and handling multiple calls on one line.

Call On Hold and Resuming

Instructions for placing calls on hold and resuming them.

Transferring a Call

Guide on how to transfer calls to another extension or voicemail.

Alternatives to Answering

Options like iDivert to send calls to voicemail and Do Not Disturb.

Advanced Phone Features

Call Forward Feature

How to forward incoming calls to an alternate phone number or voicemail.

Call Park Feature

Instructions for parking calls and retrieving them from any Cisco Phone.

Conference Calling

Details on initiating and managing conference calls with multiple participants.

Meet-Me Conference

How participants can dial in to join a pre-arranged conference call.

Conference List

Viewing and removing participants from an active conference call.

Message Button Functionality

Using the Message button to log into voicemail.

Button Features and Controls

Directory Button Access

Accessing company directory and call logs (missed, received, placed).

Edit Dial Functionality

Editing numbers selected from directories or call logs.

Services and Settings Buttons

Using Services and Settings buttons for system features and user preferences.

Help and Volume Controls

Using the '?' button for help and adjusting handset/speaker volume.

Headset, Mute, and Speaker Buttons

Activating headset, mute, and speakerphone functions.

Setting Up Speed Dials

Speed;Abbreviated Dials Configuration

Steps to configure and use speed dial numbers (1-199) via web interface.