Polycom VVX400 manual Ending PTT Broadcasts, Adjusting the Volume of PTT Broadcasts

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Polycom VVX 400 and 410 Business Media Phones User Guide

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During a waiting period, you can press and hold Talk to speak to all the people listening on the channel. When you finish talking, release Talk. The broadcast enters another waiting period until someone broadcasts again. If no activity occurs within the waiting period, the channel closes and no more broadcasts can take place.

Ending PTT Broadcasts

You can end a PTT broadcast by releasing Talk, or by pressing End PTT. After you end a broadcast, the channel remains open so others can respond.

If you release Talk without pressing End PTT:

∙You can resume the broadcast by pressing and holding Talk, if the broadcast is in a wait period.

∙You can’t initiate another broadcast on another channel until the waiting period ends.

If you press End PTT:

∙You can’t resume the broadcast by pressing and holding Talk.

∙You can immediately initiate another broadcast on another channel.

Adjusting the Volume of PTT Broadcasts

You can adjust the volume of PTT broadcasts by pressing one of the Volume keys, , to raise or lower the volume of the broadcast. If you adjust the volume of a non-emergency broadcast, your phone retains the adjusted volume for all subsequent non-emergency broadcasts. However, only system administrators can adjust the volume level of an Emergency broadcast.

Switching to Handset, Headset, or Speakerphone during Broadcasts

During a broadcast, you can switch to the handset, or press or , and continue speaking and

listening to a broadcast without holding Talk. You can also press to mute your audio so that the people receiving your broadcast don’t hear any audio.

Updating the Default Channel

If you press and hold Talk, your broadcast automatically transmits on the default channel, Channel 1. You can change the default channel for broadcasts on your phone.

To update the default channel:

1From Home view, select Settings > Basic > Preferences > Paging/PTT Configuration > PTT Push to Talk.

2From the PTT Channel Configuration screen, select Default Channel, and select the number of the channel you want to use.

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Contents Polycom VVX 400 and 410 Business Media Phones Trademarks Contents Using Buddy Lists Integrating with Microsoft Lync Server Using the BrowserBroadcasting Messages Using Push-to-Talk and Group Paging Using the CalendarAdministrative Tasks Getting HelpRelated Documents Polycom Community About This Guide Conventions Used in this GuideTerms and Writing Conventions Information Elements Icons Used in this GuideWhat’s in This Guide? Typographic ConventionsTypographic Conventions Getting Help and Support Resources Getting Started Viewing Your Phone Keys and HardwareVVX 400 and 410 Hardware Features Understanding Phone ViewsTo change views Web Info Attaching Phone HardwareTroubleshooting Why Can’t I Access a Certain View? Home ViewTo view more menu options in Home view To select a menu optionLines View Viewing Lines ViewCalls View ∙ Dark blue Held callUnderstanding Phone Icons and Status Indicators Icons Used on the VVX 400Navigating Your Phone Interface Navigating Your VVX 400 and 410 PhoneMode and Encoding Options on VVX Phones Entering and Updating Data FieldsUsing the Dialpad Keys Entering Information on the VVX PhonesConfiguring Your Phone Using the Web Configuration Utility To access the Web Configuration Utility for your phoneRegistering the Phone To find your phone’s IP addressPolycom VVX 400 and 410 Business Media Phones User Guide Using Basic Features Managing Call ActivityTo alternate between the handset, headset, and speakerphone Troubleshooting Why Doesn’t the Speakerphone Work? Answering Incoming CallsAnswering Additional Calls Answering Calls on Shared LinesTo answer an incoming call Managing Multiple Calls Answering Calls AutomaticallyTo switch to Lines view from Calls view Placing CallsPower Tip Choosing URLs or Numbers Mode from the Dialer Calling from the DialerTo display the Dialer Placing Calls from Favorites, Recent Calls, and Directories To call from the DialerTo call from the Recent Calls list To call from your Favorites listUsing Headsets Ending CallsRedialing Numbers To redial a numberEnabling Headset Memory Mode To activate Headset Memory ModeResponding to Incoming Calls Ignoring Incoming CallsManaging Active Calls Rejecting Incoming CallsForwarding Incoming Calls To reject an incoming callHolding Calls Transferring CallsManaging Conference Calls Initiating Conference CallsTo initiate a conference call Timesaver Completing a TransferHolding and Resuming Conference Calls Ending Conference CallsSplitting Conference Calls Managing Conference Call Participants To manage a person in a conference callPower Tip Forwarding Calls on a Call-by-Call Basis Changing the Way Calls are AnsweredForwarding All Calls to Another Person To forward all calls to another personTo disable call forwarding Rejecting Calls from a ContactUsing Do Not Disturb Diverting Calls from a ContactUsing Do Not Disturb with Multiple Lines Troubleshooting Why Doesn’t the DND Icon Display?To toggle Do Not Disturb on and off To enable or disable Do Not Disturb for a line Listening to VoicemailTo listen to voicemail messages Viewing Recent Calls To view your Recent Calls listManaging Your Contact Directory To manage a call recordTo view your Contact Directory To view contact informationTo search for a contact To dial a contact To add a contactTo update a contact’s information Managing a Corporate DirectoryTo delete a contact To search the Corporate DirectoryControlling Audio and Volume Updating the Incoming Call RingtoneChanging the Ringer Volume Changing the Audible Ring SettingUpdating a Contact’s Ringtone Muting the MicrophoneManaging Favorites To assign a contact as a favoriteManaging Shared Lines To reorder your FavoritesTo remove a Favorite from the list Viewing Shared Line Icons in Lines View Using Advanced Features Using Buddy ListsTo update your presence setting Updating Your StatusPower Tip Dialing Buddies Managing a Buddy ListTo add a contact to monitor on your Buddy list Timesaver How to Quickly Unblock a Contact Blocking ContactsMonitoring Buddies To view the status of your buddiesTo monitor buddies from your Buddy Status List Viewing Buddy Status IconsUsing the Browser Integrating with Microsoft Lync ServerTo view the status of your favorite buddies in Lines view Using the Navigation Keys Navigating the Main BrowserTo view the interactive Main Browser Broadcasting Messages Using Push-to-Talk and Group Paging Using the Editing KeysEntering Information in the Main Browser Push-to-Talk Mode Sending PTT BroadcastsTo send a PTT broadcast Timesaver Automatically Sending a PTT BroadcastReceiving PTT Broadcasts Receiving PTT Broadcasts During Active CallsReplying to PTT Broadcasts To end a PTT broadcastAdjusting the Volume of PTT Broadcasts Updating the Default ChannelEnding PTT Broadcasts Using Group Paging Mode Updating Channel SubscriptionsAllowing PTT Broadcasts to Play during Active Calls To hear the PTT broadcast during an active callSending Pages Receiving PagesReceiving Pages To send aAdjusting the Volume of Pages Updating the Default Paging GroupUpdating Paging Group Subscriptions Receiving Pages During Active CallsUsing the Calendar Allowing Pages to Play During Active CallsTo hear the pages during an active call Troubleshooting Why Doesn’t the Calendar Display? To access other Calendar views Opening and Closing the CalendarNavigating Month View To open the calendarNavigating Day View Viewing the Calendar in Day ViewNavigating Meeting View Managing Meeting RemindersTroubleshooting Why Don’t My Meeting Reminders Display? Joining Meetings from the CalendarTo join a meeting from a meeting reminder To join a meeting from Meeting viewUsing a Mouse and Keyboard with Your Phone Using a Mouse and Keyboard with Your PhoneWeb Info Detailed Information About PDC Starting and Stopping Polycom Desktop Connector Using Your Computer’s Mouse and Keyboard with Your PhoneTo quit Polycom Desktop Connector Using the Function Keys Open Applications Logging into Your Phone Logging In and Out of a PhoneChanging Your Password  From Home view, select Settings Features User Login LogPlacing Calls from Phones that are in the Logged-Out State To log in to a phoneAbout Your User Password To change your user passwordLocking Your Phone Locking and Unlocking Your Phone Placing and Answering Calls on a Locked PhoneTo lock your phone To unlock your phoneAccessing Features with Your Login Credentials To answer a call on a locked phoneTroubleshooting What Happens if I Can’t Access Features? Customizing the Phone’s Display Changing the Language on Your PhoneChanging the Time and Date Display Changing the Backlight Changing the Phone’s Background Picture Web Info Adding a Web Page as the Background on Your PhoneUsing a Personal Photo as a Background Picture Changing the Background PictureTo add your own picture to the list of background images Click + adjacent to Add a new background imageDisplaying Screen Savers Choosing a Screen SaverAdministrative Tasks Understanding Phone WarningsRestarting the Phone Updating Phone Configuration Testing Phone HardwareTo restart the phone Getting Help Related DocumentsPolycom Community Copyright, Safety, and Regulatory Notices Service AgreementsPolycom Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability Governing LawWarranty Exclusive Safety, Compliance, and Disposal InformationExclusions Part 15 FCC RulesInstallation Instructions ModificationsPlugs Acts as Disconnect Device Industry Canada ICRussian Compliance New Zealand TelepermitOperating Ambient Temperatures AustraliaHearing Aid Compatibility HAC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WeeeRestriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS Polycom Take BackPolycom, Inc

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