Cisco 8800 Series, Manual

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Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Multiplatform Phone
Hardware
• Overview of the Cisco IP Phone, on page 1
• Phone Overview, on page 1
• Cisco IP Phone 8811, on page 3
• Cisco IP Phones 8841 and 8845, on page 4
• Cisco IP Phone 8851, on page 5
• Cisco IP Phones 8861 and 8865, on page 6
• Buttons and Hardware, on page 7
• Terminology Differences, on page 9
Overview of the Cisco IP Phone
The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Multiplatform Phones comprises a set of full-featured VoIP
(Voice-over-Internet Protocol) phones that provide voice communication over an IP network. The phones
provide all the features of traditional business phones, such as call forwarding, redialing, speed dialing,
transferring calls, and conference calling. The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Multiplatform Phones is targeted
for solutions that are centered on Third-Party SIP-based IP PBX.
In this document, the terms Cisco IP Phone or phone means Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Multiplatform Phones. Note
Phone Overview
The Cisco IP Phones 8811, 8841, 8845, 8851, 8861, and 8865 provide voice communication over an Internet
Protocol (IP) network. The Cisco IP Phone functions much like a digital business phone, allowing you to
place and receive phone calls and to access features such as mute, hold, transfer, speed dial, call forward, and
more. In addition, because the phone connects to your data network, it offers enhanced IP telephony features,
including access to network information and services, and customizable features and services.
The Cisco IP Phone 8811 has a grayscale LCD screen.
The Cisco IP Phones 8841, 8845, 8851, 8861, and 8865 has a 24-bit color LCD screen.
Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series Multiplatform Phone Administration Guide for Release 11.3(1) and Later
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