Setting The Call Rate For Video Calls; Tips For Video Calls - Polycom VVX 500 User Manual

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Setting the Call Rate for Video Calls
You can set the maximum bandwidth to use for a video call. The call rate you select applies to your next
video call.
Note: Why Can't I Choose Certain Call Rates?
Your system administrator can set a maximum call rate for video calls. If your system
administrator sets a call rate limit, you won't be able to select a call rate above this limit.
To set the maximum bandwidth to use for video calls:
1 Tap Settings from Home view, and tap Basic > Call Rate.
2 From the Call Rate screen, tap the maximum call rate you want to use for video calls. You can
choose a call rate between 128 kbps and 768 kbps. The default setting is 512 kbps.
Tips for Video Calls
Use these tips when you're in a video call:
• Check your video image to make sure it's clear, bright, and sharp. For information on adjusting
camera settings, see Changing the Clarity of Your Video.
• Avoid bright lights or windows behind you. If the camera faces a window or bright lights, you may
have to adjust the camera settings. To adjust camera settings, see Changing the Clarity of Your
Video.
• Avoid wearing bright colors, all-light or all-dark clothing, or busy patterns, such as small checks or
narrow stripes. Pastels and muted colors look the best on the screen.
• Use natural gestures when you speak.
If you're in a conference call, review The Etiquette of Video Conferencing and Telepresence
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