Virtual Communications Express 
Quick Start Guide: Polycom VVX 301/311
 
 
 
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Call Functions 
Enter Data 
1.  Use the dial pad keys to enter information. 
2.  Press   to backspace. 
3.  Press a key repeatedly to view the character options and type with the dial pad keys. 
4.  Press Encoding or Mode to type other characters. 
5.  Use the 1, *, 0, and # keys when using the dial pad keys. 
About Calls 
Only one call can be active at a time. You can use the handset, speakerphone, or headset for calls. 
1.  Change modes during a call by picking up the handset, or pressing   or  . 
2.  Press   to see the active call or the Calls view If you navigate away from your call(s). 
Tip:  Switch to the Lines view by pressing More > Lines when in the Calls view. Switch back to the Calls 
view by pressing More > Calls. 
Place Calls 
1.  Pick up the handset, or press   or  . 
2.  Enter the phone number and press Send. 
-OR- 
Enter the phone number first, press Dial, pick up the handset, or press   or  . 
3.  From Lines view - press the phone line key, enter the phone number, and press Send. 
4.  From Home view - select New Call using the left and right arrow keys. Enter the phone number, 
and press Send. 
Answer Calls 
•  Speakerphone - press   or select Answer. 
•  Handset - pick up the handset. 
•  Headset - press  . 
•  To answer a new call while on an active call, press Answer. The current call is held. 
End Calls 
•  To end an active call, replace the handset, press  ,   , or press End Call.