Cisco IP Phones: 7970 Touchscreen Overview

1	Primary line	Displays your primary phone number or office extension. If several tabs are open, the time and date appear here also, alternating with the line number.
2	Line area and call overview	Displays all configured lines or phone numbers assigned to the phone. Also shows an overview of current calls on each line. The active call is highlighted.
3	Programmable button labels	Displays configuration of each programmable button.
4	Softkey labels	Each displays a softkey function. Activate a softkey by pressing either the softkey label on the touchscreen or (the softkey button).
5	Status line	Displays current audio mode icon, status information and prompts.
6	Call activity	Displays your current calls per line, caller ID, call duration, and call state.
7	Phone tab	Appears when there is call activity. Press this tab to return to the call activity area from another screen.
8	Feature tabs	Each indicates an open feature menu. Press a tabs to switch between open menus. (To open a menu, press a feature button).

To choose a touchscreen item...	Do this...
By touch	Press (or tap) an item on the touchscreen with your fingertip. Pressing a phone number on the touchscreen can cause the phone to dial the number.
By item number	Press the corresponding number on your keypad. For example, press 4 to choose the fourth item in a menu.
By scrolling	Press the Navigation button to highlight an item in a list. Tap the item with your fingertip or press a relevant softkey such as Select or Dial to finish the action.