Differences Between Phone Lines And Calls; Usb Ports; Mobile Device Charging - Cisco 8811 User Manual

Your Phone
Procedure
Wipe the screen with a soft, dry cloth.

Differences Between Phone Lines and Calls

We use the terms lines and calls in very specific ways to explain how to use your phone. Here is an explanation
of the differences.
• Lines—Each line corresponds to a directory number or intercom number that others can use to call you.
• Calls—Each line can support multiple calls. By default, your phone supports four connected calls per
Here is an example: If you have two lines and each line supports four calls, then you could have up to eight
connected calls at one time. Only one of those calls is active and the other seven are held calls.

USB Ports

Your phone may have one or more USB ports. Each USB port supports a maximum of five USB devices.
Each device connected to the port is included in the maximum device count, including any Key Expansion
Modules.
For example, your phone can support five USB devices on the side port and five additional standard USB
devices on the back port. Many third-party USB products contain more than one USB device, and thus count
as more than one device.
If you use a USB hub and remove the USB cable from the phone during an active call, your phone might
Note
restart.
Related Topics
The Cisco IP Phone 8800 Series, on page 1

Mobile Device Charging

You can use the USB ports on your phone to charge your mobile device if the device has a USB connection.
The following ports support USB charging:
• Side port—Provides standard device charging.
• Back port (Cisco IP Phone 8861 and 8865 only)—Provides standard device charging as well as
To see how many lines you have, look at the right side of your phone screen. You have as many lines
as you have directory numbers and phone line icons.
line, but your administrator can adjust this number according to your needs.
Only one call can be active at any time; other calls are automatically placed on hold.
fast-charging.
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