Cisco IP Phone 7941 and 7961 User GuidePg. 11 Programmable buttonsDepending on configuration, programmable buttons provide access to:• Phone lines (line buttons)• Speed-dial numbers (speed-dial buttons)The buttons illuminate to indicate phone line status:Green, steady – Active call on this line (off-hook)Green, blinking – Call on hold on this lineAmber, steady – Privacy feature enabled (Default, All Phones have Privacy)Amber, blinking – Incoming call ringing on this lineRed – Shared line, currently in use○ No color – No call activity on this line (on-hook)2 Phone Screen Shows phone features. See the “Phone Screen Features” on next page.3 Footstand button Allows you to adjust the angle of the phone base.4 Messages button Typically auto-dials your voice message service5 Directories button Opens/closes the Directories Menu. Use it to access call logs and CorporateDirectory.6 Help button Activates the Help menu.7 Settings button Opens/closes the Settings menu. Use it to control phone screen contrast and ringsounds.8 Services button Opens/closes the Services menu. Provides access to IP Phone Services9 Volume button Controls the volume and other settings.10 Speaker button Toggles the speakerphone on or off. When the speakerphone is on, the button is lit.11 Mute button Toggles the mute feature on or off. When mute is on, the button is lit.12 Headset button Toggles the headset on or off. When the headset is on, the button is lit.13 Navigation buttonAllows you to scroll through menus and highlight items. Use in conjunction withsoftkeys to activate highlighted items.14 Keypad Allows you to dial phone numbers, enter letters, and choose menu items.15 Softkey buttons Each button activates a softkey option, displayed on your phone screen.16 Handset light strip Indicates an incoming call or new voice message.