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USER GUIDE 5.9.0AA | April 2019 | 3725-20598-011A
Poly Trio Solution
Getting Help
For more information about installing, configuring, and
administering Poly products or services, go to Poly Support.
Plantronics, Inc. (Poly — formerly Plantronics and Polycom)
345 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, California
95060
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2019 Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Poly and the
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trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Contents
Before You Begin................................................................................................7
Audience, Purpose, and Required Skills.............................................................................7
Related Documentation.......................................................................................................7
Getting Started with Poly Trio .......................................................................... 9
Product Overview of Poly Trio Systems..............................................................................9
Poly Trio System Hardware Overview.................................................................... 11
Navigating Poly Trio ......................................................................................................... 15
Accessing Screens on the Poly Trio System..........................................................15
Icons and Status Indicators.................................................................................... 17
Enter Information Using the Onscreen Keyboard............................................................. 17
Change the Phone Language and Keyboard Layouts........................................... 18
Close the Onscreen Keyboard............................................................................... 18
Entering Information Using the Dial Pad........................................................................... 18
Logging Into and Locking the System........................................................... 21
Logging in to Poly Trio ......................................................................................................21
Log In to a Phone................................................................................................... 21
Log Out of the Phone............................................................................................. 21
Change Your Login Password................................................................................ 22
Locking Poly Trio ..............................................................................................................22
Lock the Phone...................................................................................................... 22
Unlock the Phone................................................................................................... 23
Change Your User Password................................................................................. 23
Audio Calls........................................................................................................24
Placing Audio Calls........................................................................................................... 24
Place an Audio Call................................................................................................ 24
Place an International Call..................................................................................... 25
Place a Call from Recent Calls...............................................................................25
Call a Favorite........................................................................................................ 25
Place a Call over Bluetooth.................................................................................... 25
Calling Contacts from the Directory........................................................................26
Place a Call from a Locked Phone......................................................................... 26
Placing Intercom Calls............................................................................................26
Redial a Number............................................................................................................... 27
Answering Audio Calls...................................................................................................... 28
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Answer an Incoming Call........................................................................................28
Answer a Call When in a Call.................................................................................28
Answer Calls Automatically.................................................................................... 29
Answer a Call on a Locked Phone......................................................................... 29
Answer an Intercom Call........................................................................................ 29
Decline an Incoming Call.................................................................................................. 30
End an Audio Call............................................................................................................. 30
Holding and Resuming Calls.............................................................................................30
Hold a Call..............................................................................................................30
Resume a Call........................................................................................................30
Transferring Calls..............................................................................................................31
Choose a Default Transfer Type.............................................................................31
Transfer a Call .......................................................................................................31
Transfer a Call using Consultative Transfer........................................................... 31
Cancel a Transfer...................................................................................................32
Forwarding Incoming Calls to a Contact........................................................................... 32
Forward an Incoming Call to a Contact.................................................................. 32
Forward All Incoming Calls to a Contact................................................................ 32
Disable Call Forwarding......................................................................................... 32
Rejecting Calls with Do Not Disturb.................................................................................. 33
Enable Do Not Disturb............................................................................................33
Disable Do Not Disturb...........................................................................................33
Managing Multiple Calls.................................................................................................... 33
Manage a Call from the Calls Screen.....................................................................34
Mute the Microphones.......................................................................................................34
Unmute the Microphone....................................................................................................34
Conference Calls.............................................................................................. 36
Tips for Conference Calls..................................................................................................36
Initiating Conference Call.................................................................................................. 36
Initiate a Conference Call....................................................................................... 36
Merge Calls into a Conference Call........................................................................37
Add Participants to a Conference Call.............................................................................. 37
End a Conference Call...................................................................................................... 37
Hold a Conference Call..................................................................................................... 37
Resume a Conference Call............................................................................................... 37
Mute a Conference Participant..........................................................................................38
Remove a Conference Participant.................................................................................... 38
Video Calls on Poly Trio Systems...................................................................39
Tips for Video Calls........................................................................................................... 40
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Video Call Settings............................................................................................................40
Set the Call Rate for Video Calls............................................................................40
Change Video Clarity..............................................................................................40
Set Video and Content Layout - Single Monitor .................................................... 41
Set Video and Content Layout - Multiple Monitors................................................. 41
Change How Far-End Video Displays....................................................................41
Place a Video Call.............................................................................................................42
Stop Sending Video.......................................................................................................... 42
Start Video During an Audio Call...................................................................................... 42
Adjust the Camera Position During a Call.........................................................................43
Adjust Video Quality..........................................................................................................43
Adjust Camera Tracking Settings......................................................................................43
Switch Between Video and Content during Video Calls....................................................44
Handling a Mixture of Audio and Video Calls ...................................................................44
Camera Presets on Poly Trio Systems............................................................................. 44
Store Camera Presets............................................................................................45
Rename Stored Camera Presets........................................................................... 45
Recording Audio Calls.....................................................................................46
Guidelines when Recording Calls..................................................................................... 46
Record a Call.................................................................................................................... 47
Pause a Recording............................................................................................................47
Resume a Recording........................................................................................................ 47
Stop Recording................................................................................................................. 47
Browse Recorded Calls.....................................................................................................48
Play a Recorded Call........................................................................................................ 48
Pause and Resume Played Recordings........................................................................... 48
Stop Playing a Recording..................................................................................................48
Rename a Recording........................................................................................................ 49
Delete a Recording........................................................................................................... 49
Sharing Content on Poly Trio Systems.......................................................... 50
Sharing Content with RealPresence Desktop or Mobile................................................... 50
Sharing Content with the Polycom
®
Content Application.................................................. 51
Sharing Content with People+Content IP..........................................................................51
Download and Install Polycom
®
People+Content
Technology............................. 51
Share Content using People+Content IP............................................................... 51
Stop Sharing Content with People+Content IP...................................................... 52
Share Content with People+Content IP over USB................................................. 52
Sharing Content from an Apple Device.............................................................................52
Sharing Content from a Windows or Android Device........................................................53
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Share Content with an HDMI or VGA Connection............................................................ 53
Share Content Automatically When Idle........................................................................... 53
Share Content using the Polycom Content Application ................................................... 54
Using the Calendar...........................................................................................55
Open the Calendar............................................................................................................55
View Meeting Details.........................................................................................................56
Meeting Reminders........................................................................................................... 56
Choose a Meeting Reminder Type.........................................................................56
Choose a Meeting Alert Tone................................................................................. 57
Disable Meeting Reminders................................................................................... 57
Joining Calendar Meetings................................................................................................57
Join a Meeting from the Calendar.......................................................................... 57
Join a Meeting from a Meeting Reminder.............................................................. 57
Join a Meeting with an Alternate Number.............................................................. 57
Call Lists and Directories................................................................................ 58
Recent Calls......................................................................................................................58
View Recent Calls.................................................................................................. 58
Edit a Recent Call Entry......................................................................................... 58
Save a Recent Contact.......................................................................................... 59
Delete a Recent Call Entry..................................................................................... 59
Local Directory.................................................................................................................. 59
Search for a Local Directory Contact..................................................................... 59
Add a Contact to the Local Directory......................................................................60
View Contact Details.............................................................................................. 60
Update a Local Directory Contact's Information.....................................................60
Delete a Local Directory Contact............................................................................60
Local Directory Favorites.................................................................................................. 60
Add Favorites......................................................................................................... 61
Remove a Favorite................................................................................................. 61
Corporate Directory...........................................................................................................61
Search the Corporate Directory..............................................................................61
Perform an Advanced Search of the Corporate Directory......................................61
Add Corporate Directory Contacts to the Local Directory...................................... 62
Searching the BroadSoft Directory....................................................................................62
Perform a Simple Search of the BroadSoft Directory.............................................62
Perform an Advanced Search of the BroadSoft Directory......................................62
Add BroadSoft Contacts to the Local Directory......................................................63
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Voicemail and Pages........................................................................................ 64
Access Voicemail Messages.............................................................................................64
Receiving Messages with Group Paging.......................................................................... 64
Listen to a Page during an Active Call................................................................... 65
Receiving Pages When You're Not in an Active Call..............................................65
Connecting Bluetooth and USB Devices....................................................... 66
Connecting Devices using Bluetooth................................................................................ 66
Make the System Visible to Nearby Bluetooth Devices......................................... 66
Connect a Bluetooth Device...................................................................................67
Connect a Bluetooth Device Using Near Field Communication............................. 67
Play Audio from a Bluetooth Device.......................................................................67
Connecting a Device using a USB Cable..........................................................................67
Minimum Hardware and Software Laptop Requirements.......................................68
Connect a USB Device or Laptop.......................................................................... 68
Setting Your Phone as the Audio Device................................................................68
Poly Trio Settings............................................................................................. 70
Password Required to Access Basic Settings.................................................................. 70
Time and Date Display......................................................................................................70
Change the Time and Date Format........................................................................70
Disable the Time and Date Display........................................................................ 71
Set the Language..............................................................................................................71
Backlight Intensity and Timeout........................................................................................ 71
Set the Backlight Intensity...................................................................................... 71
Set the Backlight Timeout.......................................................................................72
Format Numbers............................................................................................................... 72
Power-Saving Mode..........................................................................................................72
Change Your Office Hours for Power-Saving Mode............................................... 73
Change Idle Timeouts for Power-Saving Mode......................................................73
Control Where Audio Plays............................................................................................... 74
Set a Ringtone for Incoming Calls.....................................................................................74
Maintaining Poly Trio ...................................................................................... 75
Investigate Warnings.........................................................................................................75
Restart Your Phone........................................................................................................... 75
Update the Phone's Configuration ................................................................................... 76
Test the Hardware............................................................................................................. 76
Clean the Touchscreen..................................................................................................... 76
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Accessibility Features..................................................................................... 78
Features for Hearing-Impaired Users................................................................................78
Features for Mobility-Impaired Users................................................................................ 79
Features for Vision-Impaired and Blind Users.................................................................. 79
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 81
Check the Status of Paired Device................................................................................... 81
Check the Status of the Calendar..................................................................................... 81
Tips for Resolving Content Sharing Issues....................................................................... 81
Tips for Resolving Camera Issues.................................................................................... 82
Set Log Levels.................................................................................................................. 82
Reset the Phone to Factory Defaults................................................................................ 82
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Before You Begin
Topics:
Audience, Purpose, and Required Skills
Related Documentation
This Poly Trio Solution User Guide contains overview information for navigating and performing tasks with
the following Poly Trio Solution products:
Poly Trio 8300 system
Poly Trio 8500 system
Poly Trio 8800 system
Poly Trio Visual+ content and video accessory
Poly Trio VisualPro content and video accessory
Polycom
®
RealPresence
®
Group Series video collaboration system
Note: The Poly Trio 8500 system, Poly Trio 8800 system, and Poly Trio Visual+ accessory are also
known as Polycom Trio
8500 system, Polycom Trio
8800 system, Polycom Trio
Visual+
accessory.
Older versions are known as Polycom RealPresence Trio 8500 system, Polycom RealPresence
Trio 8500 system, and Polycom RealPresence Trio Visual+ accessory.
Audience, Purpose, and Required Skills
This guide is intended for beginning users, as well as intermediate and advanced users, who want to
learn more about the features available with Poly Trio.
Related Documentation
To find all Poly partner solutions, see Strategic Global Partner Solutions
.
For additional information about the Poly Trio systems, view the following documents on Polycom
Support.
Quick Tips—Provides a quick reference on how to use the system's most basic features.
Setup Sheet—Describes the contents of your package, how to assemble the solution, and how to
connect the system to the network.
Administrator Guide—Provides detailed information about setting up your network and configuring
features.
Regulatory Notice—Provides information for all regulatory and safety guidance.
You can also view Feature Descriptions and Technical Notifications that describe workarounds to existing
issues and provide expanded descriptions and examples for phone settings and features. You can find
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these documents on the Polycom Profiled UC Software Features and Polycom Engineering Advisories
and Technical Notifications support pages.
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Getting Started with Poly Trio
Topics:
Product Overview of Poly Trio Systems
Navigating Poly Trio
Enter Information Using the Onscreen Keyboard
Entering Information Using the Dial Pad
Before you use your phone, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with its features and user
interface.
Note: As you read this guide, keep in mind that your system administrator configures certain features or
your network environment may determine them. As a result, some features may not be enabled or
may operate differently on your device. Additionally, the examples and graphics in this guide may
not directly reflect available options or what your device screen displays.
Product Overview of Poly Trio Systems
The Poly Trio systems support audio-only conference calls with Open-SIP voice platforms along with
point-to-point, bridge, and video calls.
The following are the features available on the Poly Trio systems.
Poly Trio 8300 System Features and Capabilities
The Poly Trio 8300 system supports the following features:
Placing, answering, and managing audio calls
Initiating, joining, and managing audio conference calls
Recording audio calls with USB flash drives
Viewing and joining scheduled calendar meetings
Managing contacts, call lists, and directories
Adjusting call and system settings
Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices
Checking voicemail messages
Connecting to a computer over USB
Sharing content during video calls
Placing, answering, and managing video calls
Connecting to a wireless network
Pairing with the Poly Trio Visual+ content and video accessory
Pairing with the Poly RealPresence Group Series system
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Placing video calls with a Polycom EagleEye Mini USB camera, Polycom EagleEye Cube USB
camera, Polycom Studio camera, or Logitech C930e webcam
Adjusting the camera and setting camera presets for a connected USB camera
Poly Trio 8500 System Features and Capabilities
The Poly Trio 8500 system supports the following features:
Placing, answering, and managing audio calls
Initiating, joining, and managing audio conference calls
Recording audio calls with USB flash drives
Viewing and joining scheduled calendar meetings
Managing contacts, call lists, and directories
Adjusting call and system settings
Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices
Checking voicemail messages
Connecting to a computer over USB
Sharing content during video calls
Placing, answering, and managing video calls
Pairing with the Poly Trio Visual+ content and video accessory
Pairing with the Poly Trio VisualPro content and video accessory
Pairing with the Poly RealPresence Group Series system
Placing video calls with a Polycom EagleEye Mini USB camera, Polycom EagleEye Cube USB
camera, Polycom Studio camera, or Logitech C930e webcam
Adjusting the camera and setting camera presets for a connected USB camera
Poly Trio 8800 System Features and Capabilities
The Poly Trio 8800 system supports the following features:
Placing, answering, and managing audio calls
Initiating, joining, and managing audio conference calls
Recording audio calls with USB flash drives
Viewing and joining scheduled calendar meetings
Managing contacts, call lists, and directories
Adjusting call and system settings
Checking voicemail messages
Connecting to a computer over USB
Sharing content during video calls
Sharing content with Apple AirPlay- or Miracast-certified devices
Placing, answering, and managing video calls
Pairing with Bluetooth- and Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled devices
Connecting to a wireless network
Pairing with the Poly Trio Visual+ content and video accessory
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Pairing with the Poly Trio VisualPro content and video accessory
Pairing with the Poly RealPresence Group Series system
Placing video calls with a Polycom EagleEye Mini USB camera, Polycom EagleEye Cube USB
camera, Polycom Studio camera, or Logitech C930e webcam
Placing video calls with a Polycom EagleEye IV USB camera or Polycom EagleEye Director II
camera
Adjusting the camera and setting camera presets for a connected USB camera
Poly Trio System Hardware Overview
The following figures display the hardware features on the Poly Trio systems. The tables lists each
numbered feature shown in its respective figure.
Related Links
Connecting a Device using a USB Cable on page 67
Features for Mobility-Impaired Users on page 79
Poly Trio 8300 System
Figure 1: Poly Trio 8300 System Hardware Features
Poly Trio 8300 System Hardware Feature Descriptions
Reference Number Feature Feature Description
1 Speaker and Microphones Sends your audio to call
participants and provides audio
output for the ringer and
speakerphone.
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Reference Number Feature Feature Description
2 USB Device Port Enables you to connect computer
using a USB cable to use the
system as a speakerphone for calls
or to show content.
3 Soft keys Enable you to select context
sensitive keys that display along the
bottom of the screen.
4 USB Host Port Enables you to connect a USB flash
drive to the system to record calls.
5 Home key Displays the Home screen from
other screens and displays the
Lines and Calls screen from the
Home screen.
6 Volume keys Adjust the volume of the audio from
the speakerphone and ringer.
7 Mute key Mutes the microphones during calls
and conferences. The key glows
red when activated.
8 Dial pad Enables you to enter numbers,
letters, and special characters. You
can also use the dial pad keys to
select menu items that have index
numbers.
9 Hang up Ends an active call.
10 Accept call Accepts an incoming call.
11 Back key Enables you to return to the
previous screen.
12 Navigation keys / Select key Scrolls through information or
options displayed on the phone's
screen. Selects a field of displayed
data.
13 Screen Shows a monochromatic display
that enables you to view menu
options and data.
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Poly Trio 8500 System
Figure 2: Poly Trio 8500 System Hardware Features
Poly Trio 8500 System Hardware Feature Descriptions
Reference Number Feature Feature Description
1 Speaker and Microphones Sends your audio to call
participants and provides audio
output for the ringer and
speakerphone.
2 USB Host Port Enables you to connect a USB flash
drive to the system to record calls.
3 USB Device Port Enables you to connect computer
using a USB cable to use the
system as a speakerphone for calls
or to show content.
4 Volume keys Adjust the volume of the audio from
the speakerphone and ringer.
5 Mute key Mutes the microphones during calls
and conferences. The key glows
red when activated.
6 Touchscreen Enables you to select items and
navigate menus on the touch-
sensitive screen.
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Poly Trio 8800 System
Figure 3: Poly Trio 8800 System Hardware Features
Poly Trio 8800 System Hardware Feature Descriptions
Reference Number Feature Feature Description
1 Speaker and Microphones Sends your audio to call
participants and provides audio
output for the ringer and
speakerphone.
2 USB Host Port Enables you to connect a USB flash
drive to the system to record calls.
3 USB Device Port Enables you to connect computer
using a USB cable to use the
system as a speakerphone for calls
or to show content.
4 NFC Enables you to connect a
Bluetooth-capable mobile phone or
tablet using Near Field
Communication (NFC).
5 Touchscreen Enables you to select items and
navigate menus on the touch-
sensitive screen.
6 Mute key Mutes the microphones during calls
and conferences. The key glows
red when activated.
7 Volume keys Adjust the volume of the audio from
the speakerphone and ringer.
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Navigating Poly Trio
The phone has icons, status indicators, and user screens to help you navigate and understand important
information on the state of your phone.
Accessing Screens on the Poly Trio System
You can access the following screens on your phone:
Home Screen—Displays your messages, settings, and information.
Calls Screen—Displays all active and held calls on your line.
Place a Call screen—Enables quick access to the dial pad, Recent Calls, Contacts, and Calendar.
Access the Home Screen
The Home screen on Poly Trio system displays the icons you can select to access features, settings, and
other information; additional registered lines; and favorites you can save to quickly call contacts.
Figure 4: Home Screen
Procedure
» Do one of the following:
Select Home .
Select Menu and select Home
Expand or Contract the Home Screen
You can use the Page Indicator to control how many icons display on the Home screen.
The Page Indicator displays on the Home screen beneath the menu options and indicates the page you
are currently viewing.
Procedure
» On the Home Screen, press and hold the Page Indicator.
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Accessing the Place a Call Screen
The Place a Call screen on the Poly Trio system is displayed when you select Place a Call on the Home
Screen or when the system is idle and not in use, if set by your system administrator.
From the Place a Call screen, you can access the dial pad, Contacts, Recent Calls, and the Calendar, as
shown in the following figure.
Figure 5: Place a Call screen
Accessing the Calls Screen
The Calls screen on Poly Trio systems is displayed automatically when you place a call and you have an
active call in progress.
When you have an active call in progress, the name and number of the contact you are talking with and
the duration of the call is displayed in the Calls screen, as shown next.
Figure 6: Active call on the Calls screen
You can also view active and held calls in progress on the system, as shown next. If the system has
multiple lines, active and held calls display under the associated line.
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Figure 7: Multiple calls on the Calls screen
Icons and Status Indicators
The following table displays the icons and status indicators that display on Poly Trio systems.
Icons and Status Indicators
Icon Description Icon Description
Registered Line Do Not Disturbed enabled
Unregistered Line Call Forwarding enabled
Active Call Wireless status
(Poly Trio 8800 system
only)
USB device attached Paired Device
Missed Call Bluetooth
Placed Call Received Call
Enter Information Using the Onscreen Keyboard
The onscreen keyboard available on the Poly Trio systems enable you to enter information into text fields
using the touchscreen.
The onscreen keyboard displays on screen automatically when a text field is shown. When a text field
requires only numbers, the onscreen keyboard displays only numbers.
The following icons also display on the keyboard:
Letters - Displays alphabetical letters
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Uppercase - Shifts to uppercase letters
Lowercase - Shifts to lowercase letters
Numbers and Punctuation - Displays numbers and punctuation marks
Special characters - Displays special characters
Procedure
1. Select a text field.
2. Select each character you want to enter.
Change the Phone Language and Keyboard Layouts
When you set the phone language and country, the phone uses the default keyboard layout for that
language. For example, setting the phone language to French sets the phone to the AZERTY keyboard
layout. You can enable multiple languages for the phone and switch between keyboard layouts.
Procedure
1. On the phone's keyboard, long-press and release the comma key and choose Input Languages.
2. Uncheck Use System Language.
3. Select one or more available languages and press the Back arrow. Each language you select is
enabled along with its default keyboard layout.
When you enable more than one language, a globe key displays on the phone keyboard.
4. Do one of the following:
Long-press the globe key to view and choose from a list of enabled languages. The phone
uses the default keyboard layout for the language you choose.
Short-press the globe key to rotate through enabled languages. The space bar displays the
current language and keyboard layout.
Close the Onscreen Keyboard
When you are done entering information into a text field, or you want to exit the current screen and return
to the previous screen, close the onscreen keyboard.
Procedure
» Select Done.
Entering Information Using the Dial Pad
On the Poly Trio 8300 system, you can enter information and edit fields using the dial pad keys on the
phone console.
Before you enter information into fields, you can choose how to enter the information using the following
soft keys:
Mode—Enables you to enter just numbers or text in title case, lowercase, or uppercase characters.
Encoding—Enables you to enter alphanumeric and special characters as well as characters in
special languages.
The following table lists the Mode and Encoding options for the dial pad and the onscreen keyboard.
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Mode and Encoding Options
Mode Options Encoding Options
Abc (to capitalize the first letter only and use
lowercase for the remaining letters)
Abc
ABC (to enter uppercase only) ABC
abc (to enter lowercase only) abc
123 (to enter numbers only) 123
ASCII (for regular text)
Latin (to enter accented characters)
Katakana (for Japanese characters)
Unicode (to store characters as double bytes)
Cyrillic (for Russian characters)
The following table describes how to enter different types of data on your phone using the dial pad.
Using the Dial Pad Keys to Enter Information
Task Action
Enter numbers or characters in uppercase,
lowercase, or title case mode
Select Encoding or Mode, and select ABC,abc, or Abc.
Enter only numbers Select Encoding or Mode, and select 123.
Enter text in another language Select Encoding, and select one of the language options.
Enter a character Press a dial pad key repeatedly to view the character options and
stop when the character you want to enter is displayed in the field.
Wait one second, and enter the next character.
Enter a number Select Encoding or Mode, and select 123, or press a dial pad key
repeatedly to enter the number that displays on that key.
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