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Last Modified Date: 10/12/2021
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VVX Business Media Phone short introductory videos on basic how-to functions

These short videos describe how to use features and functions of the Polycom VVX Business Media Phone:    VVX: How to playback a recording (0:34) : Summary of the playback recording and steps to use this feature. VVX: How to use Push-To-Talk (0:30): The Push-to-Talk (PTT) on the VVX is a collaborative tool that enables you to exchange broadcasts to users subscribed to a PTT channel, much like a walkie-talkie. VVX: How to view network statistics (0:21): How to navigate step by step to the network statistics area on the VVX to gather network activity details. VVX: How to join separate calls into a conference (0:33): VVX: How to join separate calls together into a conference. VVX: How to dial a recent contact (0:15) : Steps for navigating to the recent contact list and dial a recent contact from that menu. VVX: How to answer an incoming call (0:13): Steps answering an incoming call on the VVX. VVX: How to set up a USB headset (0:19): How to set-up a USB headset on the Polycom VVX. VVX: How to do a consultative transfer (0:32):  How to  transfer a call to another contact and speak to the contact first before completing the transfer. VVX: How to do a blind transfer (0:21):  How to transfer a call to another contact without speaking to the contact first (blind transfer). VVX: How to change the time and date display (0:40): How to set the various time and date display options of a Polycom VVX phone. VVX: How to set the screen saver (0:30): How to set the screen saver on the Polycom VVX. The screen saver uses pictures saved on your VVX. VVX: How to restart your phone (0:23): Steps to restart a VVX phone from the menu.  VVX: How to redial (0:15): How to redial on the Polycom VVX. VVX: How to record a call (0:37): Summary of how to record a call on the Polycom VVX. VVX: How to place a video call (0:21): Summary of how to start a video call on the Polycom VVX and how to set a picture as the phone's wallpaper. VVX: How to view pictures (0:37): How to use the picture frame on the Polycom VVX. VVX: How to page (0:26):  Paging is the voice-over which allows the user to page through the intercom system, which works through the speakers that are built into the VVX telephone sets. VVX: How to schedule power savings (0:34): Summary of the power saving mode settings on the Polycom VVX. VVX: How to view media statistics (0:21): Summary of how to access the media statistics menu on the Polycom VVX. Example: media format, pockets, lost pockets, etc. VVX: locked phone functionality (0:28): How to lock your phone, log into your phone with login credentials, or unlock your phone. VVX: How to change the displayed language (0:28): How to navigate to the language menu and select the desired language you'd like to use on the Polycom VVX. VVX: How to install your VVX Camera (0:19): With the Polycom VVX Camera attached to your VVX 500/501 or 600/601 phone, you can transmit video and view video during calls. VVX: How to activate Do Not Disturb (0:19): Place your Polycom VVX on Do Not Disturb mode for all your lines. VVX: How to disconnect a call (0:14): How to disconnect a call on the Polycom VVX. VVX: How to dial a favorite contact (0:15): How to dial a favorite on your Polycom VVX. VVX: How to place a call from a directory (0:20): How to use the directory on the Polycom VVX and to place calls from the Directory. VVX: How to use the conferencing feature (0:53): Video shows making the conference, placing the conference on hold and managing participants. VVX: How to change ringtones (0:27): Choose from a variety of ringtones on your phone to suit your needs. Ringtones can be changed for all calls and for specific contacts on your Polycom VVX. VVX: How to view call logs (0:32): You can view call logs on your Polycom VVX. VVX: How to forward a call (0:19): How to forward an incoming call directly to a contact without answering the call. You cannot forward calls in this way on shared lines on your Polycom VVX. VVX: How to use the call park feature (0:29): How to use Call Park to park a call directly to a contact's line on your Polycom VVX.  Call Park is different from call hold in that the call is parked on another contact's line, which enables you to continue using your phone to place other calls. Call Park is also available for shared lines. VVX: How to set the backlight intensity (0:25): An overview of how to change the backlight Intensity of a Polycom VVX phone. VVX: How to pair a Bluetooth headset (0:57): A summary of how to connect the Bluetooth headset to a Polycom VVX phone. VVX: How to answer a call on your locked phone (0:19): When you set up your phone so that you can answer incoming calls when your phone is locked, you can answer calls by entering your user password on your Polycom VVX. VVX: How to add a contact as a favorite (0:23): Favorites are the contacts in your Contact Directory that you will call most often on your Polycom VVX. You can add contacts as favorites from the Contact Directory, designate a index number for favorites, view favorites on the Home or Lines screen depending on your phone, and delete favorites. VVX: How to access the local directory (0:17): Local directory search enables you to choose to search for via your criteria on your Polycom VVX. VVX: How to access the applications feature (0:20): Polycom VVX phones can support optional applications configured by your system administrator. VVX: How to use the corporate directory (0:23): A quick search enables you to find contacts using either their first name, last name, or by typing a few letters in their name on your Polycom VVX.