Learn about the DECT handset and base station.
Your Handset
The Cisco IP DECT 6800 Series is made up of the Cisco IP DECT 210 Multi-Cell Base Station and the Cisco IP DECT Phone 6825 Handset.

The handsets communicate with the base station using Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) to provide call functions.
Not all features may be supported by your handset. Contact your service provider for the supported features. |
Buttons and Hardware
Your handset has many buttons and hardware features that you will use regularly. Use the following figure and table to identify the important button and hardware features.

Item |
Name or Grouping |
Description |
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1 |
Indicator light (LED) |
Indicator light—Use the light to identify states. You can configure the event that triggers the red, yellow, or green LED. |
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2 |
Emergency button |
Emergency |
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3 |
Headset port |
Headset port with cover |
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4 |
Softkeys, handset control buttons (Speaker, Menu), Navigation cluster, call control buttons (Answer/Send, Power/End). |
Softkeys Speaker Menu Navigation cluster
Answer/Send Power/End |
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5 |
Keypad |
Dial numbers and enter letters.
One
Asterisk
Zero
Pound
Use the keys 2 through 9 to enter letters and numbers.
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6 |
Volume and Mute buttons |
Volume
Mute |