Getting Started Guide for the VSX Series
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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)