Polycom 9.0.6 manual Calling and Answering, Answering a Video Call, Placing a Video Call

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Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series

Calling and Answering

Answering a Video Call

The Polycom system can answer incoming calls in one of these ways:

•The system prompts you to answer the calls manually.

•The system answers incoming calls automatically.

When a call comes in, you hear a ringing sound, and you may see a message that includes the number of the person calling. If the person is listed in the directory, you’ll also see the person’s name.

To answer the call manually:

Press Call on the remote control.

If your system is set up to automatically answer calls, the call connects automatically.

Placing a Video Call

You can use your system to place a video call in any of these ways:

•Entering a name or number

•Choosing a site from:

—The Recent Calls list

—The Contacts or Speed Dial list

—The directory

Calling by Entering a Name or Number

To place a call by entering a name or number:

1.In the dialing field, enter the dialing information. Depending on the capabilities of your system and the system you are calling, the dialing information will look like one of these samples:

—10.11.12.13 (IP address—include the dots)

—2555 (E.164 extension)

—AscotRoom (H.323 name)

—stereo.polycom.com (DNS name)

—19782922854 (ISDN number)

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Contents Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series Trademark Information Contents Starting a Stream Viewing a Stream Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series Using the Remote ControlMute the sound you hear from the speakers VSX Series Remote ControlAnswering a Video Call Calling and AnsweringPlacing a Video Call Calling from the Recent Calls List Ending a Video Call Placing Audio-only Calls and Adding Audio-only Sites Types of Calls You Can MakeFrom You can call By dialing Press Call on the remote control Near or Selecting and Adjusting a Camera or Other Video SourceControlling What You See Ending an Audio-only Call Focus the camera by turning the focus wheel Setting and Using Camera Presets Enabling Dual Monitor Emulation Switching Between Full-Screen Video and the Home ScreenScroll to Dual Monitor Emulation and press Showing, Moving, and Turning Off the PIP Specifying When to Display the PIPSelect this setting To show the PIP Enabling Automatic Camera Tracking PowerCam Plus OnlyMuting the Speakers Adjusting VolumeControlling What You Hear Muting the MicrophoneShowing Content from a Computer Showing ContentEnjoying Stereo Audio in Video Calls Points to note about People+Content IP Showing Content with People+Content IPResolution Refresh Rates Hz Showing Content with a Visual Concert VSX or ImageShareGraphics or Showing Content from a Document Camera, VCR, or DVD Player Searching the Directory Working with Directory EntriesDown This field Enter this information Adding, Editing, and Deleting Directory EntriesSelect Edit Groups Categorizing Directory EntriesRefreshing Global Directory Entries Hosted by Lets you include Supports these calls Including Multiple Sites in CallsAbout Multipoint Calls Placing a Multipoint CallSupplying a Password for Bridge Calls About Multipoint Viewing Modes Setting DescriptionSystems with See this Click Place a Call Using Chair Control for Multipoint CallsHosted by Allows chair control if Changing the Way Calls Are Answered Temporarily Refusing CallsTo Auto Answer Point-to-Point Video , press Answering Calls AutomaticallyAuto Answer Multipoint Video , press Muting Automatically Answered Calls Scheduling CallsScroll to Mute Auto Answer Calls and press Allowing the Far Site to Control Your Camera Customizing Your WorkspaceScroll to Far Control of Near Camera and press Hearing Audio Confirmation When You Dial Displaying the Far Site’s Name When the Call ConnectsScroll to Keypad Audio Confirmation and press Setting Camera Brightness VSX 3000 Only Adjusting for Room LightingScroll to Backlight Compensation and press Changing the System Color Scheme Using Avaya Network Features with Video CallsStarting a Stream Streaming a Conference to the WebClick View a Meeting Viewing a StreamTo place a video call using the SoundStation VTX 1000 phone Ending a Call Ending a Call with Audio-only Participants Using Your VSX 3000 System as a Computer MonitorBefore You Begin Tips for Great Audio Video Conferencing TipsTips for Great Meetings Tips for Great VideoTips for Showing Content