Polycom IP300 manual Presence / Status / Buddy Lists, To send a text message

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To send a text message:

1. Press Menu and select Fea-

tures, Messages, Instant Messages.

2.(Optional) If multiple lines are in use, first select from which line to send the message.

3.Press the New soft key.

4.Enter the desired extension or SIP URL. Press the 1/A/a soft key to alternate between numeric and upper/lower case alphanumeric modes.

5.Press the Select soft key to choose from various pre-scripted short messages.

OR

Press Edit to compose a custom message. Use dial pad keys to cycle through the character set. Use keys 1, *, 0, and # to select special characters.

6.Press Send when finished.

Presence / Status / Buddy Lists

The phone combines interactive message services and status monitoring to comple- ment a traditional messaging application such as email.

Live interaction within a pool of phones is possible by monitoring the “presence” of the parties involved.

Each phone can “watch” the status of up to eight other phones. These other phones form the “Buddy List”. The status of bud- dies is displayed and updated in real time. Each phone can also be “watched” by up to eight other phones.

To add or delete a contact from your buddy list, or block a contact:

1. Press

Menu , select Features, Con-

tact List.

 

2.Using the arrow keys, scroll through the directory to choose a contact.

3.Press Edit and scroll down using the Next soft key to the Watch Buddy or Block Buddy fields.

4.Use the arrow keys or the Change soft key to switch between Enabled or Dis- abled status.

5.Press the Save soft key or Cancel to aban- don the change.

To view and change Presence settings:

1. Press

Menu

and select Fea-

tures, Presence.

 

2.Choose My Status to change your own status (online, busy, etc.). This affects information sent

to watching phones. Presence information will also be sent to watching phones when the user goes off-hook or invokes Do Not

The diagrams show a typical Buddy Status screen display of monitored phones and a My Status display.

Disturb. The My Status display can also be accessed by pressing the MyStat soft key from the idle display.

3.Choose Buddy Status to monitor the status of the contacts within your buddy list. This can also be accessed by pressing the Buddies soft key on the idle display.

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Contents User Guide Contents Modifications Part 15 RulesParts List IntroductionInstalling SoundPoint IP 300/301 SIP Connecting Network and Power SourceAC Power Option In-Line Power OptionConnecting the Handset and Optional Headset Attaching the BaseFeatures Key Descriptions DescriptionUsing SoundPoint IP 300/301 SIP Using the HandsetUsing Listen Mode Using the HeadsetAnswering a Call Call Hold and ResumeMultiple Calls on Hold Microphone MuteGeneral Key Use Local ConferencingSplitting a Conference Transferring a CallCall Timer Volume AdjustmentEnding a Call RedialTime and Date Headset Memory ModeDo Not Disturb Display Contrast Ring TypeCall Lists See also Distinctive Ringing / Call TreatmentContact List To add or edit a contactContact List To search for a particular contactSpeed Dial Multiple LinesMultiple Keys Per Line EditMultiple Call Appearances Shared LinesVoice Mail Distinctive Ringing / Call TreatmentTo listen to voice messages Tures, Messages*,†Optional Features Phone RebootText Messaging To read text messagesTo send a text message To view and change Presence settingsPresence / Status / Buddy Lists Page Troubleshooting No Dial-ToneNo Display, Incorrect Display or Bad Contrast No RingingDisplay shows Network Link is Down No Response from Feature Key PressesNo Audio on Headset Safety and Compliance Installation InstructionsClass B Digital Device or Peripheral ModificationsCE and Vcci Mark Polycom Limited Warranty and Limitation LiabilityIndustry Canada IC Warranty Exclusive Service AgreementsExclusions Limitations of LiabilityCopyright Notice DisclaimerGoverning Law Page Polycom, Inc Barber Lane Milpitas, CA

IP300 specifications

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