Accessories
Cisco IP Phone 8841/8851 Multiplatform Phones User Guide
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Accessories
Accessories Overview for Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series with
Multiplatform Firmware
1.
If you connect your headset to the phone with the Y-cable (RJ-9 connector and
AUX connector) , you need to enable
Electronic HookSwitch Control
in the
Audio Volume
area from the
Voice
>
User
tab on the phone administration web
page.
2.
When you use the Electronic Hookswitch (EHS):
•
The EHS connects to the Cisco IP Phone 8811, 8841, and 8845 with the
auxiliary port.
•
The EHS connects to the Cisco IP Phone 8851, 8861, and 8865 with the
auxiliary port, the USB port, or with Bluetooth.
View the Accessories Associated with Your Phone
You can use the headset jack, Bluetooth, or the USB port to connect external hardware to your
phone. The accessory list, by default, contains an analog headset that can be set up to enable
wideband.
Use the following steps to view accessories associated to your phone.
1.
From your desk phone, press the
Applications
button
.
2.
Select one of the following options:
•
Status > Accessories
•
Bluetooth > Devices
3.
(Optional) Select an accessory and press
Show detail
.
4.
Press
Exit
.
Headsets
Check with the headset manufacturer to confirm whether you can use it with your Cisco phone.
If you plug a headset into the phone during an active call, the audio path automatically changes
to the headset.
Important Headset Safety Information
Note
: High Sound Pressure: Avoid listening to high volume levels for
long periods to prevent possible hearing damage.
When you plug in your headset, lower the volume of the headset speaker before you put the
headset on. If you remember to lower the volume before you take the headset off, the volume
will start lower when you plug in your headset again.
Be aware of your surroundings. When you use your headset, it may block out important external
