Cisco 7906G - Unified IP Phone VoIP User manual

Using a Handset, Headset, and Speaker
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G and 7911G User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 1
Using a Handset, Headset, and Speaker
The Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G and 7911G provide a speaker for hands-free listening. When you
use the speaker, you can hear the conversation but cannot talk because the phone does not contain a
built-in microphone. To talk on a call, you must use the handset.
You can use the speaker in one of two ways, depending on how your system administrator enables the
phone. Your phone may be enabled for one of the following features, but not both at the same time:
•Group Listen
•Monitor (default)
Using the Group Listen Feature
The following table shows how you can use the Group Listen feature.
If you want to... Then...
Use the handset Lift it to go off-hook; replace it to go on-hook.
Talk using the handset and listen
on the speaker at the same time
(Group Listen)
Press GListen.
Note Group Listen must be enabled by your system administrator
for the GListen softkey to display.
Turn off Group Listen and use the
handset
Press GLOff.
Hang up after using Group Listen Press EndCall or hang up.
Adjust the volume level for a call Note When using Group Listen, adjusting the volume only
changes the volume for the speaker and not the handset.
Press the up or down Volume button during a call or after
invoking a dial tone.
Press Save to preserve the volume level for future calls.

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Using the Monitor Feature
The following table shows how you can use the Monitor feature.
Tips
•If your system administrator has disabled the speaker on your phone, the GListen, GLOff,
Monitor, and MonOff softkeys will not be available to you. You must lift the handset to place and
monitor calls.
•Pressing the Volume button changes the volume for the handset or speaker, depending on which
device is in use. In Group Listen and Monitor modes, the volume adjustment is for the speaker
and not the handset.
Note If you need to change the wideband setting for your handset (for example, if you change your
handset) press and choose Settings > User Preferences > Audio Preferences > Wideband
Handset. If the Wideband Handset setting shows as dimmed, then this setting is not user
controllable.
Check with your system administrator to be sure your phone system is configured to use
wideband. If the system is not configured for wideband, you may not detect any additional
audio sensitivity even when using a wideband handset. To learn more, refer to the handset
documentation or ask your system administrator for assistance.
If you want to... Then...
Use the handset Lift it to go off-hook; replace it to go on-hook.
Listen to the call on the speaker Press Monitor and then hang up the handset. You will be able to
hear the call but you will not be able to talk on the call.
Note The Monitor and MonOff softkeys are not available if
Group Listen is enabled.
Turn off the speaker and use the
handset
Lift the handset, or press MonOff.
Note The Monitor and MonOff softkeys are not available if
Group Listen is enabled.
Turn off the speaker and hang up Press EndCall.
Adjust the speaker volume level
for a call
Press the up or down Volume button during a call or after
invoking a dial tone.
Press Save to preserve the volume level for future calls.

Using a Handset, Headset, and Speaker
Cisco Unified IP Phone 7906G and 7911G User Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.6 (SCCP and SIP) 3
Using a Headset
To use a headset, disconnect the handset and connect a headset to the Handset port. For information
about purchasing headsets, see Headset Support, page 3.
Using Wideband with your Headset
If you connect a headset to the handset port, be sure that the Wideband Handset setting is disabled.
Choose User Preferences > Audio Preferences > Wideband Handset.
Note If the Wideband Handset setting shows as dimmed, then this setting is not user controllable
and you must contact your system administrator to change this setting.
Using AutoAnswer
When AutoAnswer is enabled, your phone answers incoming calls automatically after a few rings.
Your system administrator can configure AutoAnswer to use the speaker to answer calls. However,
you can only monitor the call using the speaker. To talk to the caller, you must pick up the handset.

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