Cisco 8831 User manual

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Cisco Unified IP Conference Phone 8831 for
Third-Party Call Control Quick Start Guide
Thank you for choosing the Cisco Unified IP Conference Phone 8831 for Third-Party Call Control. This
guide describes how to install your phone and how to perform some basic tasks. The features available
on your phone depend on the type of system to which your phone is connected. Your phone system might
not provide all of the features mentioned in this document. Contact your phone system administrator for
questions about phone features.
Package Contents
• Sound Base (with built-in mic)
• Display Control Unit (DCU)
• RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
Note Wired microphone, or wireless microphone (with charger) can be used with the conference phone.
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Install the Cisco Unified IP Conference Phone 8831 for Third-Party Call Control
Install the Cisco Unified IP Conference Phone 8831 for
Third-Party Call Control
Figure 1 Bottom View of the Sound Base
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1 Network cable port
2 External power connection
3 Display Control Unit USB port. Connects the DCU to the base.
Note Press firmly to seat ferrite bead between cord posts.
4 Wired extension microphone jack
5 Daisy chain cable port. Connects two Sound Base units in Linked Mode.
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Install the Cisco Unified IP Conference Phone 8831 for Third-Party Call Control
Use these procedures to install the phone and connect it to your network.
Step 1 Turn the Sound Base over to expose the ports on the back of the unit.
Step 2 Connect the Display Control Unit (DCU) to the Sound Base.
Step 3 If you are using an external microphone, connect it to one of the microphone jacks.
Note You can connect 2 wired microphones to the Sound Base.
Step 4 If you are using an external power source, insert one end of the power cord into an outlet and insert the
other end of the power cord into the power port on the Sound Base.
Step 5 Connect your phone to the network:
•Using an Ethernet Connection—Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the network port on
the phone body marked “SW.” Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the appropriate
device, such as a network switch, on your network.
•Using a Wireless Connection—You can use a Cisco WBPN Wireless-N Bridge with the IP
phone to create a wireless connection between the phone and the network. See the WBPN
documentation on Cisco.com for more information. The “Related Documentation” section
contains links to the documentation area on Cisco.com.
Step 6 If you are using 2 Sound Bases, they should be daisy chained. (Connect the daisy chain cable to the daisy
chain cable port in the Sound Bases.)
Note The DCU should be connected only to the master unit (Sound Base with wall power, DCU, and
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Phone Hardware and Buttons
Phone Hardware and Buttons
The Conference Phone has two primary components:
• Display Control Unit (DCU)
• Sound Base
In addition, the following optional extension kits can be added to or used with the conference phone:
• Wired Microphone Extension Kit
• Wireless Microphone Extension Kit and Charger
The following table identifies the buttons and hardware on the Sound Base, Wireless Microphone
Extension, and DCU.
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Table 1 Buttons and Hardware on the Components of the Phone
Item Description
1 Sound Base LED Three LED indicators provide call status information
2 Sound Base mute button Backlit mute button
3 Extension mic mute button Backlit mute button
4 Wireless extension LED Provides status information
5 DCU mute button A red backlight indicates a call is on mute.
6 DCU call button LED backlit call button

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Phone Hardware and Buttons
Display Control Unit
The Display Control Unit (DCU) is tethered to the Sound Base via a micro USB connector.
You can use the graphic and table below to identify buttons and hardware on the DCU.
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Phone Hardware and Buttons
Table 2 Display Control Unit Buttons and Softkeys
Item Description
1 Phone screen LCD screen that displays conference phone menus
and features.
If the conference phone is in an off-line state, the
idle screen displays the message Phone is not
registered and the Apps softkey remains available.
2 Softkeys Four programmable keys
3 Navigation bar with Select key 2-way Navigation bar and Select key that allows
you to scroll menus and select items on the display
4 Call button LED backlit call button
Press this key to:
• Go Off Hook
• Answer an incoming call
• Obtain a dial tone to initiate a call
• Resume a call
• Release a call
5 Keypad Allows you to dial phone numbers and enter
letters.
6 Mute button Toggles the Mute feature. A red backlight
indicates a call is on mute.
7 Volume rocker 2-way rocker switch that raises the volume of the
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Common Phone Tasks
Common Phone Tasks
This table lists common phone screen tasks.
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Table 3 Common Phone Screen Tasks
Place call Press or New Call. You can do this before or after
dialing.
Answer call Press or Answer.
End call Press End Call.
Redial Press the Redial.
Mute conference station Press on the Sound base, DCU or microphone.
View call history Press Apps and select Call History. To dial, highlight a
listing, and then press Dial.
Hold/Resume call Press Hold. To resume a call, press or Resume.
Transfer call to a new number Press Transfer, enter the number, and then press
Transfer.
Start a standard (ad hoc) conference
call
Press Confrn, dial a participant, and press Confrn.
Forward all calls Press CFwdALL.
Join In a conference call, press Join to keep the other parties
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Phone Screen Icons and Softkey Definitions
Phone Screen Icons and Softkey Definitions
Table 4 Phone Screen Icons
Line and Call States
Call on hold
Connected call
Incoming call
On-hook
Off-hook
Shared line in use
Other Features
Selected option
Linked mode
Encrypted
Microphone on
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Phone Screen Icons and Softkey Definitions
Figure 2 Phone Screen Layout
Item Description
1 Header Displays date, time, and current directory number. Displays menu
name when applicable.
2 Line details and other
phone information
Displays line label, call details, and status messages, such as missed
calls, message waiting, and line forwarding information.
3 Call State icon Indicates the status of a call, such as ringing, hold, encrypted or
connected call.
4 Softkey labels Displays softkeys for currently available features or actions.
5,6 Feature icons These icons are displayed when an associated feature, such as
extension microphones (5) or Link mode (6) is connected
Table 5 Softkey Definitions
Answer Answer incoming call
Apps Access phone applications and phone settings menus
Cancel Stop current operation
Confrn Create conference call
Contacts Enter contacts menu to view corporate or personal address book contacts
End Call End active call
CFwdALL Forward all incoming calls
Hold Place active call on hold
More Display additional softkeys
New Call Place new call without disconnecting from current call
Redial Redial the most recently dialed number
Resume Resume on-hold call
Transfer Transfer call
DND Do Not Disturb
Bxfer Perform a blind call transfer (transferring a call without speaking to the party to
whom the call is transferred)
Join In a conference call, keep the other parties in the call while you can disconnect from
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Related Documentation
Related Documentation
Use the following sections to obtain related information.
Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Documentation
Refer to publications that are specific to your language, phone model, and Cisco Unified
Communications Manager release. Navigate from the following documentation URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/collaboration-endpoints/unified-ip-phone-8800-series/tsd-products-s
upport-series-home.html
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Documentation
See the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Documentation Guide and other publications that are
specific to your Cisco Unified Communications Manager release. Navigate from the following
documentation URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/unified-communications/unified-communications-manager-callmana
ger/tsd-products-support-series-home.html
Cisco Business Edition 6000 Documentation
Refer to the Cisco Business Edition 6000 Documentation Guide and other publications that are specific
to your Cisco Business Edition 6000 release. Navigate from the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/unified-communications/business-edition-6000/tsd-products-support-
series-home.html
Cisco IP Phone Firmware Support Policy
For information on the support policy for Cisco IP Phones, see
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/collaboration-endpoints/unified-ip-phone-7900-series/116684-t
echnote-ipphone-00.html.
Documentation, Service Requests, and Additional Information
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional
information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and
revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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