Setting Up And Handling Conference Calls; Setting Up Conference Calls - Polycom VVX500 User Manual

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User Tip: Accessing Your Directories and Favorites When You Blind Transfer a Call
Instead of entering or selecting a number from the Dialer, you can select a directory entry or a
favorite to transfer the call to.
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The call automatically transfers to the person you specified.
Timesaver: Completing a Transfer
If you're using a handset, complete a transfer by replacing the handset.

Setting Up and Handling Conference Calls

You can set up a conference call with two or more other people. Ask your system administrator to for the
maximum number of people you can set up a conference with.
Just as with other calls, you can hold and resume conference calls. In addition, you have the option to
split a conference call – to end the conference and place the people you were talking with on hold.
If your system administrator enables the conference management feature on your phone, you can
manage each person in a conference call. You can you can mute, hold, and remove each person in the
conference. For more information, see
User Tip: Tips for When You Are in Conference Calls
When you are in a conference call:
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Setting Up Conference Calls

You can set up a conference by calling two people and using the Confrnc soft key, or by joining two
existing calls using the Join soft key.
To set up a conference call:
1 Call the first person.
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To transfer to a directory entry: After you tap Blind, press
Contact Directory or Corporate Directory. Search for the person, and then call them.
To transfer to a favorite: After you tap Blind, tap Favorites, and tap the favorite you want to
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call
Managing Conference Call
Use the handset or a headset if you're in an open environment.
Mute your microphone when you are not speaking, especially in noisy environments.
Avoid tapping the microphone or rustling papers near the microphone.
Speak in your normal voice without shouting.
, tap Directories, and then tap
Participants.
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