
Step 2 Connect your computer to the Scopia XT Executive to use the Scopia XT Executive as your
computer's monitor, as described in “Connecting a Computer to the Scopia XT Series” on page
10.
Step 3 Configure the basic settings required to start using the XT Series, as described in “Performing
Basic Configuration” on page 25.
For details on how to use the XT Remote Control Unit and access both the endpoint interface
and the web interface, see “How to Control the Scopia XT Executive” on page 13.
Step 4 To use your computer's mouse and keyboard to make video calls from XT Series and to
customize your settings, see “Using the Keyboard and Mouse to Control the Scopia XT
Executive” on page 21.
Step 5 Protect your Scopia XT Executive monitor from burn-in by setting your screen-saver, as
described in “Activating the Screen Saver” on page 80.
Step 6 You can now make point-to-point video calls and videoconferences, as described in “Making
Point-to-Point Video Calls” on page 37.
Enter the number using your XT Remote Control Unit, and press or ok/menu. For other
ways to make a call, see “Dialing a Number Directly from the Endpoint” on page 38 or
“Dialing a Number from the Scopia XT Series Web Interface” on page 39.
Before or during the meeting, you can define your video layout or share a presentation by
connecting a computer.
Step 7 If your endpoint has an embedded MCU (license required), you can also host
videoconferences, as described in “Hosting Videoconferences” on page 62.
Step 8 Set up your phonebook to easily dial your contacts, as described in “Managing the Phone
Book” on page 44.
Step 9 Customize XT Series settings to best fit your needs, as described in “Customizing Your User
Experience” on page 74.
For example, you can block others from seeing your video by default, define when the system
answers calls, or request a confirmation prompt before calls are disconnected.
Connecting aComputertotheScopiaXTSeries
This procedure describes how to connect computers that are equipped with a DVI-out or VGA-
out connector.
When you connect your computer to the Scopia XT Executive:
•The Scopia XT Executive functions as the monitor and your computer content is
automatically displayed in fullscreen.
•You can place calls and control the endpoint's menus using your keyboard and mouse (see
“Using the Keyboard and Mouse to Control the Scopia XT Executive” on page 21).
•Video input switches to DVI and the audio settings associated to DVI are automatically
used.
•Your computer content is private, and is never shared automatically with other
participants.
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