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Polycom Business VoiceEdge User Manual

Polycom Business VoiceEdge
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Welcome to Comcast
Business VoiceEdge

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Polycom Business VoiceEdge Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryIP Phone
LinesUp to 12 lines
DisplayBacklit LCD
Network Interfaces10/100/1000 Ethernet
Supported ProtocolsSIP
Power SupplyIEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 2
Audio CodecsG.711, G.722, G.729

Summary

Welcome to Comcast Business VoiceEdge

Business VoiceEdge Features Overview

Highlights key features like Call Forward Not Reachable, Voicemail, Voicemail to Email, and HD Voice calling.

Accessing Business VoiceEdge Features

Explains how to access features via Telephony Toolbar, Online Web portal, and feature access codes.

Quick Start: VoiceEdge Common Basic Features

Introduction to Your Polycom Phone

Details the buttons and functions of the Polycom 335 and 560 series IP phones.

Using Phone Navigation and Soft Keys

Explains navigation arrows for call logs and the role of soft keys on Polycom phones.

Placing and Managing Calls

Covers methods for placing calls using number pad, call logs, and setting up voicemail.

Voicemail Operations

Guides on listening to voicemail, performing call transfers, and initiating 3-way calls.

Quick Start: VoiceEdge Common Advanced Features

Telephony Toolbar Installation and Activation

Steps for downloading, installing, and activating the Telephony Toolbar for feature access.

Dialing with Telephony Toolbar and Mobile App

How to dial using the toolbar, Outlook, and features like Speed Dial and Be Anywhere.

Be Anywhere Service and Mobile Usage

Details on using Be Anywhere for mobile calls and moving calls between devices.

VoiceEdge Mobile App Features

Overview of the mobile app's capabilities for managing calls and voicemail.

Messages - On the Phone

Voicemail Setup and Access

Instructions for first-time voicemail activation, personalized greetings, and accessing messages.

Managing Voicemail Messages

Details on playing, saving, deleting messages, and managing greetings from the voicemail menu.

Voicemail Box Features

How to use the voicemail box for call forwarding and leaving messages for group users.

Messages - Online

Online Portal Access and Voicemail Settings

Logging into the online portal, setting ring counts, and managing voicemail indicators.

Voicemail to Email and Notifications

Configuring voicemail forwarding to email and setting up email notifications for new messages.

Uploading Custom Voicemail Greetings

Instructions for uploading WAV files for no-answer and busy greetings.

Distribution Lists for Voicemail

How to create and manage distribution lists for sending bulk voicemail messages.

Features - On the Phone

Call Transfer Methods

Details on performing basic, consultative, and direct-to-voicemail call transfers.

Call Hold and Call Return

How to place calls on hold, resume them, and return the last incoming call.

Call Waiting and Caller ID

Managing incoming calls with Call Waiting and viewing Caller ID information.

Do Not Disturb and Extension Dialing

Using Do Not Disturb and understanding extension dialing for intra-office communication.

Selective Call Handling

Setting up Selective Call Acceptance and Rejection to manage incoming calls.

Directed Call Pickup and Barge-In

How to pick up calls from other extensions and join ongoing calls.

Features - Online and/or Using the Telephony Toolbar

Telephony Toolbar Setup and Requirements

Information on downloading, configuring, and system requirements for the Telephony Toolbar.

Telephony Toolbar Interface and Call Controls

Overview of the toolbar interface, including services, call controls, and contact dialing.

Services Menu

Incoming Call Services

Details on Anonymous Call Rejection, Call Forwarding options, and Do Not Disturb.

Calling Line ID Services

Information on delivering calling line ID for external and internal callers.

Be Anywhere Service Configuration

Setting up Be Anywhere, including locations, alerts, and advanced options.

Control Your Ability to Be Reached

Managing Be Anywhere Phone Status

Instructions to activate or deactivate the Be Anywhere feature on your phone.

Seamless Call Transfer Between Devices

How to move active calls between your mobile and desk phone or soft client.

Remote Office

Remote Office Feature Setup

Steps to enable and configure the Remote Office feature for remote work.

Outbound and Inbound Calls with Remote Office

How to make outbound calls and receive inbound calls when Remote Office is active.

Click to Dial from Microsoft Outlook

Using Outlook contacts to initiate calls via the Telephony Toolbar.

Alternate Numbers

Alternate Number Functionality

Explanation of how alternate numbers work for receiving calls and outbound dialing.

Call Forwarding Always Configuration

How to activate and deactivate Call Forwarding Always from phone and online.

Call Forwarding Options

Call Forwarding Busy Setup

Instructions to activate and deactivate Call Forwarding Busy via phone and online.

Call Forwarding No Answer Setup

Instructions to activate and deactivate Call Forwarding No Answer via phone and online.

Advanced Call Management

Call Forwarding Selective Setup

How to forward calls based on specific criteria like caller number or time.

Sequential Ring Setup

How to configure sequential ringing across multiple numbers for missed calls.

Call Notify

Setting Up Call Notify for Alerts

How to configure Call Notify to send email alerts for specific incoming calls.

Activating and Deactivating Call Notify

Steps to turn the Call Notify feature on or off.

Hoteling Features

Hoteling Host Functionality

How to enable your phone as a host for other users to associate their profiles.

Activating Phone as Hoteling Guest

Steps for a user to associate their service profile with a Hoteling Host.

Hoteling Guest Controls

Hoteling Host Call Control

Designating a phone as a Hoteling Host or deactivating this role.

Hoteling Guest Voice Portal Controls

Overview of controls for Hoteling Guest users via the voice portal.

Priority Alert

Setting Up Priority Alert for Custom Rings

How to configure Priority Alert for distinct ring tones based on call criteria.

Activating and Deactivating Priority Alert

Steps to turn the Priority Alert feature on or off.

Privacy Settings

Managing Directory and Phone Status Privacy

Options to control visibility in directories and phone status privacy settings.

Authorizing Phone Status Monitoring

How to select specific users who can monitor your phone status.

Bria Softphone

Bria Softphone System Requirements

Lists the hardware and software specifications needed for Bria Softphone.

Multimedia Device Requirements for Bria

Details acceptable microphone and speaker configurations for Bria Softphone.

Using Bria Softphone

Bria Softphone Installation and Login

Guide to downloading, installing, and logging into the Bria Softphone application.

Bria Softphone Interface Overview

Introduction to the Bria Softphone's main interface elements and functions.

Placing and Managing Calls in Bria

Methods for placing, answering, ending, and holding calls within Bria Softphone.

Advanced Bria Call Controls

Details on call transfers (consultative, blind), volume control, mute, and speakerphone.

Three-Way Calling and Call Merging

How to conduct three-way calls and merge active calls within Bria Softphone.

Voicemail Access via Bria Softphone

How to access voicemail messages directly from the Bria Softphone interface.

Reception Console

Launching and Accessing Reception Console

Steps for initial launch, desktop icon creation, and accessing the console login.

Reception Console Interface and Call Management

Overview of the console's work areas and how to manage calls using its workflow.

Reception Console System Requirements

Lists the hardware and software specifications required for the Reception Console.

Tech Admin Features

Music On Hold and Call Park

Configuration for Music On Hold and the Call Park feature for holding calls.

Call Park and Retrieve Procedures

How to park calls and retrieve them from different locations using feature codes.

Call Pickup and Busy Lamp Field

Using Call Pickup to answer calls within a group and Busy Lamp Field for monitoring.

Shared Call Appearance and MCA

Configuration of shared line appearance and multiple call arrangements.

Automatic Callback and Push to Talk

How to use Automatic Callback for busy lines and Push to Talk for instant communication.

Business VoiceEdge Auto Attendant

Overview of the Auto Attendant feature for routing incoming calls efficiently.

Auto Attendant and Hunt Group Configuration

Information required for configuring Auto Attendants and Hunt Groups.

Hunt Group Types and Configuration

Details on different Hunt Group ringing patterns and setup requirements.

Directory Number Hunting

Explanation of how directory number hunting functions within groups.

Business Voice Continuity

Call Forwarding Not Reachable Setup

How to set up automatic call forwarding during service outages or unavailability.

Additional Continuity Features

Overview of other continuity features like Voicemail to Email and Call Notify.

Privacy Controls

Caller ID Blocking per Call and Line

How to block your number for individual calls or all calls on a line.

Anonymous Call Rejection Setup

How to reject calls where the caller's ID is blocked or anonymous.

Billing Features

Online Bill Access and Management

How to access and manage your monthly bills and call records online.

Payment Account and Automatic Payments

Steps to add payment accounts and opt-in for automatic monthly payments.

Call Detail Records and Billing Reports

Overview of various reports available for call details and billing summaries.

International Calling Plans and Call Blocking

Information on international calling options and blocking specific number types.

More Services

Business Level Support and Directory Services

Information on contacting support and using directory assistance services.

Diversion Inhibitor and Enhanced Directory Assistance

Details on Diversion Inhibitor and enhanced directory assistance features.

IP Phone Information and Emergency Calls

Information on IP phones and procedures for 911 emergency calls.

Toll Free Service

How Toll Free Service can help expand business by enabling toll-free customer calls.

Useful Tips

Last Number Redial and Lists

How to use last number redial and information on feature lists.

Dialing and Operator Services

Instructions for domestic and international dialing, and contacting operator services.

Feature Access Codes Overview

Guide on how to find and use feature access codes via the online portal.

Comprehensive Feature Access Codes List

A detailed list of feature access codes for activation and deactivation.

Index

3-Way Calling Index

Index entry for 3-Way Calling, referencing page 8.

Alternate Numbers Index

Index entry for Alternate Numbers, referencing page 29.

Anonymous Call Rejection Index

Index entry for Anonymous Call Rejection, referencing page 54.

Auto Attendant Index

Index entry for Auto Attendant, referencing pages 48-49.

Automatic Callback Index

Index entry for Automatic Callback, referencing page 48.

Basic Call Logs Index

Index entry for Basic Call Logs, referencing page 48.

Be Anywhere Index

Index entry for Be Anywhere, referencing pages 11-12, 25-27.

Block Calls Index

Index entry for Block Calls, referencing page 57.

Bria Softphone Index

Index entry for Bria Softphone, referencing pages 37-43.

Business Level Support Index

Index entry for Business Level Support, referencing page 58.

Busy Lamp Field Index

Index entry for Busy Lamp Field, referencing page 47.

Call Detail Records Index

Index entry for Call Detail Records, referencing pages 56-57.

Call Forwarding Always Index

Index entry for Call Forwarding Always, referencing page 29.

Call Forwarding Busy Index

Index entry for Call Forwarding Busy, referencing page 30.

Call Forwarding No Answer Index

Index entry for Call Forwarding No Answer, referencing pages 30-31.

Call Forwarding Not Reachable Index

Index entry for Call Forwarding Not Reachable, referencing page 52.

Call Forwarding Selective Index

Index entry for Call Forwarding Selective, referencing page 31.

Call Hold Index

Index entry for Call Hold, referencing page 19.

Call Notify Index

Index entry for Call Notify, referencing page 32.

Call Park Index

Index entry for Call Park, referencing page 46.

Call Pickup Index

Index entry for Call Pickup, referencing page 47.

Call Return Index

Index entry for Call Return, referencing page 20.

Call Park and Retrieve Index

Index entry for Call Park and Retrieve, referencing page 46.

Call Transfer Index

Index entry for Call Transfer, referencing pages 8, 19.

Call Transfer with Consultation Index

Index entry for Call Transfer with Consultation, referencing page 19.

Call Transfer Direct to Voicemail Index

Index entry for Call Transfer Direct to Voicemail, referencing page 19.

Call Waiting Index

Index entry for Call Waiting, referencing page 20.

Caller ID with Call Waiting Index

Index entry for Caller ID with Call Waiting, referencing page 20.

Caller ID Blocking per Call Index

Index entry for Caller ID Blocking per Call, referencing page 54.

Caller ID Blocking per Line Index

Index entry for Caller ID Blocking per Line, referencing page 54.

Click to Dial from Microsoft Outlook Index

Index entry for Click to Dial from Microsoft Outlook, referencing page 28.

Directed Call Pickup with Barge-In Index

Index entry for Directed Call Pickup with Barge-In, referencing page 22.

Directory Assistance Index

Index entry for Directory Assistance, referencing page 58.

Directory Listings Index

Index entry for Directory Listings, referencing page 58.

Distribution Lists Index

Index entry for Distribution Lists, referencing page 18.

Diversion Inhibitor Index

Index entry for Diversion Inhibitor, referencing page 58.

Do Not Disturb Index

Index entry for Do Not Disturb, referencing page 21.

Domestic Dialing Index

Index entry for Domestic Dialing, referencing page 60.

Emergency Calls Index

Index entry for Emergency Calls, referencing page 59.

Enhanced Directory Assistance Index

Index entry for Enhanced Directory Assistance, referencing page 58.

Extension Dialing Index

Index entry for Extension Dialing, referencing page 21.

Extensions-Standard Seat Index

Index entry for Extensions-Standard Seat, referencing page 21.

Feature Access Codes Index

Index entry for Feature Access Codes, referencing pages 60-61.

Greetings Index

Index entry for Greetings, referencing page 17.

Hoteling Index

Index entry for Hoteling, referencing pages 33-34.

Hunt Group Index

Index entry for Hunt Group, referencing pages 49-51.

International Calling Index

Index entry for International Calling, referencing pages 57, 60.

IP Phone Information Index

Index entry for IP Phone Information, referencing page 59.

Last Number Redial Index

Index entry for Last Number Redial, referencing page 60.

Multiple Call Arrangement Index

Index entry for Multiple Call Arrangement, referencing page 47.

Music On Hold Index

Index entry for Music On Hold, referencing page 46.

Online Bill Access Index

Index entry for Online Bill Access, referencing page 55.

Operator Services Index

Index entry for Operator Services, referencing page 60.

Placing a Call Index

Index entry for Placing a Call, referencing page 7.

Polycom® IP Phones Index

Index entry for Polycom® IP Phones, referencing page 6.

Priority Alert Index

Index entry for Priority Alert, referencing page 35.

Privacy Index

Index entry for Privacy, referencing page 36.

Push to Talk Index

Index entry for Push to Talk, referencing page 48.

Reception Console Index

Index entry for Reception Console, referencing pages 44-45.

Remote Office Index

Index entry for Remote Office, referencing page 28.

Selective Call Acceptance Index

Index entry for Selective Call Acceptance, referencing pages 21-22.

Selective Call Rejection Index

Index entry for Selective Call Rejection, referencing page 22.

Sequential Ring Index

Index entry for Sequential Ring, referencing page 31.

Services Menu Index

Index entry for Services Menu, referencing page 25.

Shared Call Appearance Index

Index entry for Shared Call Appearance, referencing page 47.

Speed Dial 8 Index

Index entry for Speed Dial 8, referencing pages 10-11.

Speed Dial 100 Index

Index entry for Speed Dial 100, referencing page 11.

Telephony Toolbar Index

Index entry for Telephony Toolbar, referencing pages 9-10, 23-24.

Toll Free Service Index

Index entry for Toll Free Service, referencing page 59.

VoiceEdge Mobile App Index

Index entry for VoiceEdge Mobile App, referencing page 12.

Voicemail Index

Index entry for Voicemail, referencing pages 7-8, 13-17.

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