User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Before You Begin
- Getting Started with VVX Business Media Phones
- Logging in to and Locking Your Phone
- Audio Calls
- Placing and Answering Audio Calls
- Placing Audio Calls
- Redial a Number
- Redial a Contact when the Contact is Available
- Choosing a Protocol for Audio Calls
- Answering Audio Calls
- Switch Among the Handset, Headset, and Speakerphone
- Mute and Unmute Audio
- Holding and Resuming Calls
- Ending Calls
- Transferring Calls
- Parking and Retrieving Calls on the BroadSoft BroadWorks Server
- Managing Calls
- Managing Calls on VVX 1500 Phones
- Managing Calls Remotely
- Ignoring or Rejecting Incoming Calls
- Redirecting Incoming Calls
- Call Precedence and Preemption
- Placing and Answering Audio Calls
- Conference Calls
- Tips for Conference Calls
- Audio Conference Calls
- Alcatel-Lucent Advanced Conference Calls
- Initiate an Advanced Conference Call
- Initiate an Advanced Conference Call During a Call
- Add Contacts to an Advanced Conference Call
- Add Incoming Calls to an Advanced Conference Call
- Join Two Calls into an Advanced Conference Call
- Viewing a Roster of Conference Participants
- Managing Advanced Conference Participants
- Shared Lines
- Shared Line Limitations
- Answering Calls on Shared Lines
- Missed and Received Calls on Shared Lines
- Hold a Call Privately on a Shared Line
- Barge In on Calls for Busy Lamp Field Lines
- Access the Call Actions for BroadWorks Dynamic Busy Lamp Field (BLF)
- Ribbon Communications Multiple Appearance Directory Number - Single Call Appearance
- Alcatel-Lucent Shared Call Appearance
- BroadSoft UC-One Simultaneous Ring
- BroadSoft Executive-Assistant
- Recording Audio Calls
- Video Calls on VVX Business Media Phones
- Call Lists and Directories
- Recent Calls
- Contact Directory
- Corporate Directory
- BroadSoft Directories on VVX Business Media Phones
- Managing the Ribbon Communications Address Books
- Favorites and Contact Lists
- Accessing, Sending, and Broadcasting Messages
- Phone Applications
- VVX Business Media Phones Settings
- Password Required to Access Basic Settings
- Choose a Theme for Your Phone
- Set the Language
- Disable Call Waiting
- Time and Date Display
- Backlight Intensity and Timeout
- Changing Your Background
- Customizing Line Keys
- Screen Savers
- Use Your Phone as a Digital Picture Frame
- Power-Saving Mode
- Changing Audio Settings
- Updating Your Buddy Status
- Security Classification
- Clear Call Logs and Contacts
- Restrict Call Log and Contact Uploads
- Plantronics Headset Settings
- Using Bluetooth Devices with VVX 600 Series Phones
- Connecting to a Wireless Network
- Connecting Polycom VVX Expansion Modules to Your Phone
- VVX Expansion Module Hardware Features
- VVX Color Expansion Module Hardware Features
- Connect VVX Expansion Modules
- Connect Additional VVX Expansion Modules
- Assigning Contacts and Favorites to VVX Expansion Modules
- Generate the VVX Expansion Module Directory Card
- Navigate Expansion Module Paging
- Changing the Backlight Intensity on the Expansion Module
- Phone Accessories and Computer Applications
- Accessibility Features
- Maintaining VVX Business Media Phones
- Troubleshooting
Check the Status of the Calendar
When you do not see the Calendar icon on the Home screen, or if you are not receiving meeting
reminders, it is possible that the phone is not connected to the Microsoft Exchange Server.
Procedure
1. Navigate to Settings > Features > Calendar.
2. From the Calendar screen, select Connect.
Ribbon Communications Address Book
If you are having issues accessing the Global Address Book (GAB), you can view the status of the GAB
in the Status menu on your phone and contact your system administrator for further troubleshooting help.
Procedure
» On your phone, navigate to Settings > Status > Global Address Book.
On VVX 1500 phones, navigate to Menu > Settings > Status > Global Address Book .
The status information and the server URL for the GAB are displayed.
View the Status of the Personal Address Book
You can view the status of the Personal Address Book on your phone to determine any issues with the
PAB. Contact your system administrator for further troubleshooting help.
Procedure
» Navigate to Settings > Status > Contact Directory.
On VVX 1500 phones, navigate to Menu > Status > Contact Directory.
The following information is displayed:
• Status
• Server Control Method
• Server URL
• Registration Index and User ID
Polycom Desktop Connector
If you encounter any issues using the Polycom Desktop Connector (PDC), see the following table for
possible solutions to common problems.
Common PDC Problems and Solutions
Issue Corrective Action
The computer and phone cannot establish a
connection.
Verify the Polycom Desktop Connector settings on your
phone. You may need to reboot your phone or press
the Reconnect soft key.
Troubleshooting
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