Phone Layout: Buttons, Softkeys, Features, and Lines
Cisco IP Phone 8841/8851 Multiplatform Phones User Guide
10
Num
Icon/Button/Device
Type
Description
1
Handset and Handset
light strip
Indicates whether you have an incoming call
(flashing) or a new voice message
2
Phone Screen
Shows information about phone, directory number,
active call and line status, speed dials, placed calls,
and menu listings
3
Programmable feature
and session buttons
feature buttons (left side) Use to view calls on a line,
or access speed dial, or all calls.
Session buttons (right side) used to answer a call,
resume call, or can display missed calls
4
Softkey buttons
Used to enable softkey options, displayed on phone,
(answer calls, forward calls)
5
Navigation cluster
Navigation cluster, and select button allows you to
scroll menus, highlight items, or select highlighted
items
6
Release button
Ends a connected call or session
7
Hold/Resume button
Places an active call on hold and resumes held call
8
Conference button
Creates conference call
9
Transfer button
Transfers a call
10
Speakerphone button
Toggles the speakerphone on or off. The button is lit
when speakerphone is on
11
Mute button
Toggles the microphone on or off. When the
microphone is muted, the button is lit
12
Headset button
Toggles headset on or off. When headset is on,
button is lit
13
Keypad
Allows you to dial phone numbers, enter letters,
select menu items (by entering the item number)
14
Volume button
Adjust the handset, and speaker volume(off hook)
and the ringer volume (on hook)