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Getting Started
Your Cisco 8831 phone is pictured below:
Cisco 8831 Phone - Part 1
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Item |
Description |
| 1 |
Phone Screen |
LCD Screen that displays conference phone menus and features. |
| 2 |
Soft Keys |
Four programmable keys (see the Quick Reference Guide for all possible options to program in). |
| 3 |
Navigation Bar with Select Key |
Two-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
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| 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 |
Two-way rocker switch that raises the volume of the speaker. |
Cisco 8831 Phone - Part 2
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Item |
Description |
| 1,2,3 |
LED Indicators |
Three LED indicators provide call status information. For details on LED behavior, navigate to this article: LED State Definitions. |
| 4 |
Mute Button
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Backlit mute button. |
***NOTE: In case of emergency, dial 911.***
Your phone number appears on the upper right corner of the display.
On-Campus Calls
For on-campus calls, dial their four-digit extension.
Off-Campus Calls
Dial 8 to access an outside line:
- Local Calls: 8 + 7 digits
- Long Distance Calls: 8 + 1 + 10 digits
Other Information
Navigate to the following article for more information on common phone tasks, softkey options, phone screen icons, phone buttons, and phone connections: Quick Reference Guide.
Navigate to the following online video training using this link: Online Training Video.