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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone
Connecting a Headset
To connect a headset to the Cisco Unified IP Phone, plug it into the RJ-9 Handset
port on the back of the phone. Depending on headset manufacturer’s
recommendations, an external amplifier may be required. Refer to headset
manufacturer's product documentation for details.
You can use the headset with all of the features on the Cisco Unified IP Phone,
including using the Volume button.
Installing the Cisco Unified IP Phone
You must connect the Cisco Unified IP Phone to the network and to a power
source before using it. See Figure 3-1, Figure 3-3, and Figure 3-4 for a graphical
overview of the procedures that follow.
Note Before you install a phone, even if it is new, upgrade the phone to the current
firmware image. For information about upgrading your phone, refer to the
Readme file for your phone model located at:
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/ip-7900ser
