Using Basic Phone Functions
Understanding Your Phone’s Lines and Buttons
Cisco Small Business IP Phone SPA9XX User Guide
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Table 1 IP Phone Components
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Phone Feature
Description
1
Handset
Pick up to answer or place calls.
2
Message Waiting
Indicator
When lit:
•
Red—You have a new voice mail message.
•
Flashing Red—You have an incoming call.
3
LCD Screen
Your phone may vary, but typically displays:
•
Date and time
•
Phone station name
•
Line extensions
•
Softkey options
•
Startup logo, screen saver, background
photo, and photo album (SPA962)
4
Line keys
(not available on SPA92x)
Indicates phone line status. Your phone may
vary, but typically, when lit:
•
Green: Line is idle.
•
Red (steady): Line is active or in use.
•
Red (blinking): Line is on hold.
•
Orange: Line is unregistered (cannot be
used).
5
Softkey buttons
Press a softkey button to perform the action
shown on the label on the LCD screen above.
6
Navigation button
Press in each direction to scroll through items
shown on the LCD screen.
7
Keypad
Use to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and
choose menu items.
8
Messages button
Press to access voice mail (must be set up by
your phone administrator).
9
Hold button
Push to place a call on hold.
