[[FileImage:OIPwireless_image.jpg|200pxgif|right]]==MCLA's Laptop Initiative==
MCLA recommends that all students have a laptop computer. The benefits are immense. Your laptop will be replacing its telephone system provide you with Microsoft Teams. This enables users more freedom to make or receive through work on assignments and access the following options: Internet from various buildings and even open spaces on MCLA's campus.
Increasingly our faculty are providing class materials on-line and the campus now offers end to end wireless access for your convenience as a student. In addition, when you go home for breaks you can easily take your laptop with you.
*A Teams-enabled physical desk phone installed in your office.*Through your computer using the Microsoft Teams client software.*Through your cell phone using the Microsoft Teams app.=='''Software Recommendations For All Students'''==
==Using a Microsoft Teams Desk Phone==Each MCLA student is required to install the following software which is provided to each MCLA student FREE of charge.
Each MCLA office is provided a Microsoft Teams-enabled phone. There are two types:------[[FileImage:Vvx400_microsoft-office.jpg|left|100px]]'''PolyCom VVX 250 Microsoft Office (Single Line Phones)'''*[https://docs.poly.com/bundle/vvx-ip-ug-current/page/vvx-250-hardware.html Overview of Button Layout]*[[How to Sign In - VVX 250Install Office 365 ProPlus |Click here for instructions]]*[[Access Voicemail - VVX 250]]*[[Call Forwarding - VVX 250]]------)<br>
[[File:Ccx400bStudents are encouraged to have antivirus software installed on their laptop.jpg|left|100px]] '''PolyCom CCX 400 (Multi Line Phone)'''*[https://docsMCLA provides free Sophos Antivirus licenses to students.poly.com/bundle/ccx-teams-ug-current/page/poly-ccx-400-business-media-phones-hardware.html Overview of Button Layout]*[https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_9136933_en-US-1.pdf Quick Start Guide ]*[[How to Sign In - CCX 400]]*[[Access Voicemail - CCX 400]]*[[Call Forwarding - CCX 400]]
==Using the Microsoft Teams Client (Windows or Mac OS)==<youtube>QInQPa7CGzs</youtube>*[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/first-things-to-know-about-calls-in-microsoft-teams-2b883a81-dd15-41bd-a6ba-39deef141027 Using Microsoft Teams to Make Calls or Recieve Calls]*[httpsImage://supportSophos2.microsoft.com/en-us/office/manage-your-call-settings-in-microsoft-teams-456cb611-3477-496f-b31a-6ab752a7595f#Voicemailsettings Configure Microsoft Teams Call and Voicemail SettingsPNG]*[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/call-forwarding-call-groups-and-simultaneous-ring-in-microsoft-teams-a88da9e8-1343-4d3c-9bda-4b9615e4183e#ID0EDD=In_classic_Teams Setup Call Forwarding in Microsoft Teams] | ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIyEuDAaTUM&list=PLD3boy6eO4w-bAm7odckn7pfILJd8W9GF&index=11 Video Walkthrough]*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSBvXHAvapU&list=PLD3boy6eO4w-bAm7odckn7pfILJd8W9GF&index=5 How to Merge Calls]*[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-your-status-in-microsoft-teams-ce36ed14-6bc9-4775-a33e-6629ba4ff78e#ID0EBBD=DesktopSet Teams StatusInstall Sophos Antivirus |Click here for instructions] "Do not disturb" will silence incoming calls*[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/share-a-phone-line-with-a-delegate-in-microsoft-teams-16307929-a51f-43fc-8323-3b1bf115e5a8 Setup Call Delegates])<br>
==Using the Microsoft Teams Mobile App'''Hardware Requirements For All Students'''==*[https://aka.ms/teamsmobiledownload Download Teams Moblie App]*[[How to Sign-In Mobile App]]*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTKyrnGgeOU&list=PLD3boy6eO4w-bAm7odckn7pfILJd8W9GF&index=6 Transfer Calls between Phone and Desktop]
==Frequently Asked Questions==It is recommended that each MCLA student has a laptop, here are MCLA's recommended minimum hardware requirements.
*[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/share-a-phone-line-with-a-delegate-in-microsoft-teams-16307929-a51f-43fc-8323-3b1bf115e5a8 How do I set other users to be able to pick up my line?]*[[How do I record my voicemail greeting?Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements]] ==Related Topics== *[[Why did my phone automatically sign me out?Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements]]
