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To conserve network bandwidth, select a lower speed.

For more information about choosing line speeds, see “Dialing

Speeds,” on page 55.

4.Use your keyboard or the number buttons on the number pad to enter the IP number, and click Call.

5.While the call is connecting, ViaVideo shows the name and IP address of the party you are calling, and the calling speed. A call progress indicator is displayed on the lower left of the screen to indicate that the call is connecting. The progress indicator changes progressively to blue, yellow, orange, and green as your call completes.

Blue	Ringing, attempting connection to far site
Yellow	Far site reached, waiting for answer
Orange	Negotiating data transfer
Green	Connected

6.Once your call is connected, ViaVideo shows the far site video, and the on-screen remote is displayed to the right of your screen. For more information about how to use the on-screen remote, see “Using the Remote Control,” on page 16.

Note If the call does not go through, one of the following messages is displayed:

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Contents ViaVideo User’s Guide Page Warranty Other RestrictionsTrademark Information Patent InformationImportant Safeguards Regulatory Notices FCC NoticeUnderwriters’ Laboratories’ Statement RADVision StatementContents Audio Connection System Information and DiagnosticsNetwork Connection Troubleshooting Contents ViaVideo User’s Guide Viii System Requirements and Installation Hardware RequirementsInstalling Hardware Installing SoftwareSoftware Requirements Starting ViaVideo Turn on the CameraInitial Setup ViaVideo built-in microphoneHeadset with microphone Placing a Call Using Manual DialingCamera Calibration Info icon Call status light IP address Chapter Using the Address Book or Speed Dialing New entry Edit entry Delete entry On-Screen Remote Control Ending a Call Answering CallsClosing ViaVideo Chapter Using ViaVideo Calling FeaturesUsing the Remote Control Hang UpSnapshot VolumeAudio Mute Information Screen Access Window ControlsPicture in Picture PIP Minimize WindowRe-Size the ViaVideo Display Sending SnapshotsLeaving a Callback Message Using the Address Book Address Book and Speed DialDo This Local and Global Address Book Entries Local EntriesGlobal ILS Server Entries Register This System When Powered On Go to the Directory Services screenDisplay Global Address Delete All Using Speed DialLock Controlling Audio and Video Controlling AudioVia the On-Screen Remote DialVia the Audio Screen Muting Video Mute Auto Answer Calls in the Audio screen SystemChapter Collaboration and Application Sharing Multiple IP AddressesChapter System Information and Diagnostics Using the System Information ScreensSystem Information and Diagnostics Diagnostics Network Statistics Audio Jitter Advanced StatisticsVideo Jitter Call Status Reset System Camera Calibration Generate Tone Setup Auto Start ViaVideo When Auto Start ViaVideo is selected General323 Auto AnswerShow Half-Size Display When Show Half-Size Display is Show AnimationsUser Name MailDirectory Services LAN and Internet Register this system when starting ViaVideoDisplay Global Addresses Wins Resolution Default GatewayHost Name IP AddressAudio Volume Control Master VolumeWave Volume LinePC Software SoftwareViaVideo Software Gatekeeper SetupDialing Speeds 323 Display IP Dialing ExtensionMultiple IP Addresses Gatekeeper Dialing Speeds Quality of Service and Firewalls Use Fixed PortsAuto discover NAT IP address NAT outside WAN addressIP Precedence Dynamic BandwidthChapter Audio Connection PC with SpeakersPC with Headphones Headphones Only Headset with Attached Microphone Pick Your Connection Type Simple Connection Just a Modem, ThanksRouter With NAT, No Firewall Router With Firewall, Using a DMZRouter With Firewall Configure Your Connection Through a Virtual Private NetworkWhen you select Auto discover NAT IP Address, ViaVideo Configure your ViaVideo for NATSelect the System is Behind a NAT option Open and Assign Ports in the Firewall System Information screenRouter With Firewall, Using a DMZ Assign your ViaVideo to the DMZ Through a Virtual Private Network Appendix What’s a Firewall? Port Number Assignation Opening PortsIs it Safe? What’s a DMZ? What’s a Network Address Translator? Appendix General Troubleshooting Problem Explanation SolutionAudio Troubleshooting InfoDiagnosticsGenerateVolume Controls Wave, and MasterVideo Troubleshooting Windows Control PanelInfoSetupH.323QOS Bandwidth optionError Messages Installation ErrorsErrors Error Message Explanation SolutionGatekeeper setting SetupH.323Appendix C