External Speakers; External Microphone - Cisco 7970 Setting Up

Chapter 3 Setting Up the Cisco IP Phone

External Speakers

External Microphone

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If you use external microphone or speakers, be sure to use devices that meet the
recommendations described in the
Phone" section on page
To prevent users from using these external devices when the phone is using in-line
power, the ports (see Figure
this sticker before using these external devices.
Additionally, the Cisco IP Phone 7970 has end-user configurable settings for
controlling the sound output to these external devices (Settings > User
Preferences > Audio Preferences). When the phone is using in-line power, the
sound settings for external devices are disabled. However, if the phone is using
external power, and you want to use external sound devices, be sure to help users
choose the appropriate settings. Details about these settings are included in the
Help available on the phone (via the ? button).
If the phone loses power, it will restart. If the external power supply is available
after the restart, the external devices remain available. If the external power
supply is unavailable and the phone switches to in-line power, the external devices
are disabled, regardless of the current audio settings. When sufficient power is
provided by the external power supply, the phone will restart again and the
external devices will be available.
You can plug a PC-compatible powered speaker into the 3.5 mm Speaker jack on
the left side of the phone. External speakers can enhance the quality of the sound
that you hear from your phone.
Be sure to use speakers that meet the guidelines described in the
Devices with Your Cisco IP Phone" section on page
To use an external speaker, you must configure the appropriate setting on the
Speakers menu on the phone (choose Settings > User Preferences > Audio
Preferences > Speakers). For more information, refer to the Help available on the
phone via the ? button.
You can plug a PC-compatible microphone into the 3.5 mm Microphone jack on
the left side of the phone (see
microphone input, and it is compatible with monophonic or single channel
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