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Getting Started with Your Phone
This chapter includes overview information that you may find helpful when
you’re just starting to learn about your Polycom ® SoundPoint® IP 450
desktop phone or when you have experience, but need a quick refresher.
The SoundPoint IP 450 provides a powerful, yet flexible IP communications
solution, delivering excellent voice quality. The high-resolution colorgraphic
display supplies content for call information, multiple languages, directory
access, and system status. The SoundPoint IP 450 supports advanced
functionality, including multiple call and flexible line appearances, HTTPS
secure provisioning, simplified configuration, presence, custom ring tones,
local conferencing, applications, and Polycom
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HD™ Voice technology.
For the package parts list and instructions on how to assemble your phone,
refer to the SoundPoint IP 450 Quick Start Guide.
Topics in this chapter include:
• Introducing Phone Components
• What Displays on the Screen?
• Navigating Menus and Entering Data
• Registering Your Phone
• Troubleshooting Phone Issues
• Using the Polycom Web Configuration Utility
To customize your phone, refer to Customizing Your Phone on page 1. To read
about the phone’s basic features, refer to Using the Basic Features of Your
Phone on page 9. To read the phone’s advanced features, refer to Using the
Advanced Features of Your Phone on page 53.
If you require additional information or assistance with your new phone,
contact your system administrator.
Certain phone settings are configurable by your system administrator and may not
be available on your phone.