Setting The Call Answering Mode - Polycom HDX Series Administrator's Manual

Administrator's Guide for Polycom HDX Systems

Setting the Call Answering Mode

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Setting Description
Recent Calls Specifies whether to display the Recent Calls button on the
home screen. The Recent Calls screen lists the site number
or name, the date and time, and whether the call was
incoming or outgoing.
Note: If the Call Detail Report option is not selected, the
Recent Calls option is not available.
Allow Mixed IP Specifies whether users can make multipoint calls that
and ISDN Calls include both IP and H.320 sites.
Clearing this option provides extra security for systems
requiring LAN connectivity while placing encrypted calls over
ISDN lines. If you clear this selection, IP endpoints cannot
join ISDN calls.
Far Site Name Turns the far site name display on or off, or specifies the
Display Time time period the far site name appears on screen when calls
first connect.
Auto Answer Specifies whether to answer incoming point-to-point calls
Point-to-Point automatically.
Video
Auto Answer Specifies whether to answer incoming multipoint calls
Multipoint Video automatically.
To set the call answering mode:
1. Go to System > Admin Settings > General Settings > System Settings >
Call Settings.
2. Select Auto Answer Point-to-Point Video to set the answer mode for
calls with one site, or select Auto Answer Multipoint Video to set the
mode for calls with two or more other sites.
3. Select one of the following:
— Yes – Answers calls automatically.
— No – Enables you to answer calls manually.
— Do Not Disturb – Refuses incoming calls automatically. The caller
receives a message that the site is unavailable.