IU to IU Connections: Using the Polycom Address Book

  • Using the Address Book / Directory via a Group System
  • Using the Address Book / Directory via a Desktop System

    • NOTE that a Polycom system will only appear in the Address Book approximately 5-8 minutes AFTER it is turned on and connected to the network. If you have a problem with connecting, please phone Help Desk at 812-856-2020 for assistance.

    Group system names typically appear in the Polycom Address Book in this format: Campus Code - Building Code or Dept name - Room No. Personal system names typically appear in the Polycom Address Book in this format: Lastname, Firstname (userid). Video Bridge listings appear in the Address Book exactly as listed in the Microsoft Outlook Address Book.

    If you have a problem with connecting, please phone Help Desk at 812-856-2020 for assistance.

Using the Address Book / Directory via a Group System

  1. Press "Menu" button to display main menu.
    OR
  2. Press "Left Arrow" to highlight Address Book / Directory.
    OR
  3. If you are using a VSX system, skip this step.
    If you are using a Viewstation, press number "1-6" to speed dial or "Select" for Address Book.
  4. Arrow "Up/Down" to site name, then "Select" to dial.
    Note that you can "right arrow" into the Address Book rolodex to navigate more quickly through the list.
    OR
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Using the Address Book / Directory via a Desktop System

  1. Launch Polycom PVX software. Click on "Directory" button.
  2. Scroll down to select the site name. Click on "Call" button to dial.