Polycom HDX Systems - Manual (Page 7)

C ALLING AND A NSWERING
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Calling and Answering
Answering a Video Call
The Polycom HDX 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.
To answer the call manually:
¾ 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:
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The Recent Calls list
ƒ The Contacts or Speed Dial list
ƒ 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:
ƒ 10.11.12.13 (IP address—include the dots)
ƒ 2555 (E.164 extension)
ƒ AscotRoom (H.323 name)
ƒ stereo.polycom.com (DNS name)
ƒ 19782922854 (ISDN number)
2. Enter any additional information needed for the call. The available
settings depend on the type of call and your system’s configuration.
Not all calls require these settings:
ƒ Call Quality – Specify the call rate or call type for this call. For most
calls, choose Auto to let the system determine the best quality for the
call.
ƒ Second ISDN number – Use two numbers only when the person you
are calling instructs you to do so.