Polycom VVX 450 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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Polycom VVX 450

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What’s in the box?
Polycom VVX 450
A. Phone
B. Ethernet Cable
C. Handset Cable
D. Handset
D. E. F.
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B. C.
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E. Stand
F. Power Adapter
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Guided Setup
Attach Stand
Attach the stand as shown below.
Connect Handset and Optional Headset
Note: Your phone supports wired headsets, including electronic hookswitch (EHS) headsets.
For connection directions, refer to your headset documentation.
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RJ-9 port
EHS port
Note: Your phone supports
USB and wired headsets,
including Electronic Hookswitch
(EHS) headsets.
For connection directions, refer
to your headset documentation.
Standard headsets typically use
the RJ-9 or USB port while EHS
headsets use the RJ-9 and
EHS ports.
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B

Connect Cables
Please follow the diagram to install your phone. Once plugged in, the
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The voicemail box will be functional with a default greeting.
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Optional: Ethernet connection to computer
AC power connection (optional accessory)
Use if Power over Ethernet (POE) is unavailable.
Note: Only use the power supply designed for your phone to avoid
damaging the phone.

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Features
Polycom VVX 450
Reversable tab
(secures the phone at
high angles)
Line keys
(12 keys on VVX 450)
Speaker
Dial pad
Volume keys
Message Waiting
Indicator
Hold key
Back key
Transfer key
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Voicemail key
Security slot
(on side)
Soft keys
Navigation keys / Select key
Home key
USB port
(on side; VVX 250 only)
Headset key
Speakerphone key
Mute key
Screen

Voicemail Box Setup
RECORDING YOUR PERSONAL VOICEMAIL GREETING
1. Press the “Messages” button, and press the “Connect”
soft key.
2. Enter the PIN provided to you by your Administrator,
followed by the # key.
3. Select option 3 for personal options.
4. Select option 1 to record your voicemail greeting.
5. Follow the voice prompts to record and check your greeting.
CHANGING THE PIN FROM THE PHONE
1. Press the “Messages” button, and press the “Connect”
soft key.
2. Enter the PIN provided to you by your Administrator,
followed by the # key.
3. Select option 3 for personal options.
4. Select option 2 to change your PIN.
5. Enter the new PIN when prompted. Press # when done.
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Commonly Used Features
PLACING OUTGOING CALLS
When the phone is not in use:
1. Pick up the handset or press the “Speakerphone” button.
2. Dial an extension or telephone number.
When you are already on a call:
1. Press the “Hold” button.
2. Press the “New Call” soft key.
3. Dial an extension or telephone number.
4. Resume the original call by pressing the “Line” button that
corresponds with that call, and press the “Resume” soft key.
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ANSWERING AN INCOMING CALL
…On the Handset:
Pick up the handset to answer the call.
…On a Headset:
When a headset is connected, press the “Headset” button (or
the ”Answer” soft key) to answer the call.
…On Speakerphone:
Press the “Speaker” button (or the “Answer” soft key) to
answer the call.

REJECTING AN INCOMING CALL
Press the “Reject” soft key to immediately send the caller to voicemail.
Note: Caller will continue to hear ringing after pressing "Reject" if you have
multiple devices assigned to your User.
IGNORING AN INCOMING CALL
Press the "More" soft key followed by the "Ignore" soft key to send the
caller to voicemail.
Note: The caller will continue to hear ringing for the specified amount of time,
defined in the phone’s “No Answer Forwarding” setting.
ENDING A CALL
On a Handset:
•Press the “EndCall” soft key.
On a Headset:
HOLD
Placing a Call On Hold:
• While on a call, press the “Hold” button.
Retrieving Calls On Hold:
• Press the “Resume” soft key.
•Press the "Headset" button.
On Speakerphone:
• Press the “Speakerphone” button.
MUTE
1. To mute the microphone on an active call, press the “Mute” button.
2. To un-mute the microphone, press the “Mute” button again.
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TRANSFERRING CALLS
Blind Transfers:
1. While on a call, press the “Transfer” soft key.
2. Dial the desired phone number or extension number.
3. Press the “Transfer” soft key again.
4. The call is automatically transferred.
Attended (Consultative or Warm) Transfers:
1. While on a call, press the “Transfer” soft key.
2. Dial the desired phone number or extension number.
3. Wait for the party to answer to announce that you are transferring
a call to them.
4. Press the “Transfer” soft key to transfer the call.
CALL WAITING
While already on a call, and a new call rings in, you will hear a beep tone
emitted by your phone.
To Answer the Second Call:
1. Press the down arrow button to access the second call.
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placed on hold.
3. Once the second call has ended, resume the original call by pressing
the “Resume” soft key.
To Reject the Second Call:
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1. Press the down arrow button to access the second call.
2. Press the “Reject” soft key to immediately send the caller to
voicemail.
Note: Caller will continue to hear ringing after pressing "Reject" if you have
multiple devices assigned to your User.

• While on a call, press the “+” and “-“ buttons to raise or lower the
volume.
Ringer Volume:
• While the phone is not in use, press the “+” or “-“ buttons to adjust
the ringer volume on the phone.
SPEAKERPHONE
While the phone is not in use:
• Press the “Speakerphone” button to activate the speakerphone
and get dial tone for an outbound call.
While on a call on the handset or headset:
•Press the “Speakerphone” button to continue the current call on
the speakerphone.
While a call on speakerphone is active:
•Press the “Speakerphone” button to hang up the current call.
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CALL WAITING (CONTINUED)
To Ignore the Second Call:
1. Press the down arrow button to access the second call.
2. Press the "More" soft key and press the "Ignore" soft key to send
the caller to voicemail.
Note: The caller will continue to hear ringing for the specified amount of
time, defined in the phone’s “No Answer Forwarding” settings.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
In-Call Volume:

FORWARDING CALLS
1. Press the “Forward” soft key OR
2. Press the "Home" button and press the option corresponding to
"Forward".
3. If “Always Forward” is currently disabled, “Always (Disabled)” will be
displayed.
4. Press 1 for “Always.”
5. Enter / verify the contact number where calls will be forwarded.
6. Press the “Enable” soft key.
Disabling “Always Forward”:
1. If “Always Forward” is currently enabled, “Always (Enabled)” will be
displayed.
2. Press 1 for “Always.”
3. Press the “Disable” soft key.
“Forward On Busy” and “Forward On No Answer” can be set in a similar
manner.
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VOICEMAIL
1. Press the "Home" button.
2. Press option 3 for "Messages".
3. Press option 1 for "Message Center". and press the "Connect" soft
key.
4. Enter the PIN provided to you by your Administrator,
followed by the # key.

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