Settings

Settings Menu

You can control some attributes and features on your phone from the Settings menu.

Change the Ringtone

You can change the sound that your phone uses for incoming calls.

Procedure

Step 1

Press Applications .

Step 2

Select Settings > Ringtone.

Step 3

Select a line.

Step 4

Scroll through the list of ringtones and press Play to hear a sample.

Step 5

Press Set to use the ringtone.

Adjust the Contrast

You can change the contrast of your phone screen to make the screen easier to read.

To check which phone model you have, press Applications and select Phone information. The Model number field shows your phone model.

Procedure

Step 1

Press Applications .

Step 2

Select Settings > Contrast.

Step 3

Select Contrast.

Step 4

Enter a number between 1-10.

Step 5

Press Save to set the contrast.

Adjust the Phone Screen Backlight

You can adjust the backlight to make the phone screen easier to read.

Backlights are not supported on the Cisco IP Phone 7811.

Procedure

Step 1

Press Applications .

Step 2

Choose Preferences > Backlight.

Step 3

Press On to turn the backlight on or press Off to turn the backlight off.

Step 4

Press to exit.

Turn Off the Select Key LED for Energy Save Mode

You can turn off the Select button LED when in Power Save mode. This reduces visual distractions in your workplace.

The Select button is in the middle of the Navigation cluster on your phone. The Select button LED is on by default when you are in Power save mode.

Procedure

Step 1

Press Applications .

Step 2

Choose Settings > Power save indicator.

Step 3

Press Off to turn off the LED.

Step 4

At the warning window, press Ok.

Adjust the Volume During a Call

If the sound in your handset, headset, or speakerphone is too loud or too soft, you can change the volume while you are listening to the other person. When you change the volume during a call, the change only affects the speaker you're using at the time. For example, if you adjust the volume while you're using a headset, the handset volume doesn't change.

Procedure

Press Volume up and down to adjust the volume while you are on a call.

Adjust the Phone Ringer Volume

If your phone ringer is too loud or too soft when you get an incoming call, you can change the ringer volume. Changes to the ringer volume do not affect the call volume you hear when you are on a call.

Procedure

Press Volume up and down to adjust the ringer volume when the phone rings.

Phone Display Language

Your phone can display text in many languages. Your administrator sets the language the phone uses. If you want the language changed, contact your administrator.