Cisco 7971G-GE Phone Guide - Page 45

Using AutoAnswer with a Headset or the Speakerphone You might use AutoAnswer if you receive a high volume of incoming calls or handle calls on behalf of others. Your system administrator configures AutoAnswer to work with either your speakerphone or headset. See the table below for details. If you... Then... Use AutoAnswer with a headset Keep headset mode active (in other words, keep illuminated) even when you are not on a call. To keep headset mode active, press EndCall to hang up (rather than pressing to end the call), then press NewCall or Dial when placing new calls. If your phone is set up to use AutoAnswer in headset mode, calls will be answered automatically only if is lit. Otherwise, calls will ring normally and you will need to manually answer them. Use AutoAnswer with the Keep the handset in the cradle and headset mode inactive (in other speakerphone words, keep unlit). If your phone is set up to use AutoAnswer in speakerphone mode, calls will be answered automatically using the speakerphone only if the above criteria are met. Otherwise, calls will ring normally and you will need to manually answer them. Cisco IP Phone 7970 Series 37