User guide

5. Using the Home Page
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To place an IPC call with the remote control:
1. In the Contact Search field, enter user_name@portal_name, such as:
[e-mail]
3. Arrow to the Join Room button and press on the remote control.
To place an IPC call with the VidyoRemote:
1. In the Contact Search field, enter user_name@portal_name, such as:
[e-mail]
2. Click the Join Room button.
Calling a Legacy System
A legacy system is a device, such as an ordinary telephone or a conferencing system, which uses traditional
H.323 and SIP-based videoconferencing technology. A legacy system has no personal room.
The steps for calling a legacy system vary slightly depending on whether you are using the remote control or
the VidyoRemote; therefore, refer to the steps below that pertain to the device you’re using.
To call a legacy system using the remote control:
1. In the Contact Search field, enter the extension number of the legacy system followed by its IP
address.
To obtain the IP address of a legacy system, contact your system administrator.
2. Arrow to the Call Direct button and press the button on the remote control.
To call a legacy system using the VidyoRemote:
1. In the Contact Search field, enter the extension number of the legacy system followed by its IP
address.
To obtain the IP address of a legacy system, contact your system administrator.
2. Click the Call Direct button.
Placing a VidyoVoice (Voice-Only) Call
A participant without access to a VidyoPortal as either a registered user or a guest can join a conference in
your VidyoRoom from a phone. The phone number and extension for calling into your room appear in the My
Room settings page and the Home page when you select My Room.