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  • metricVOICE Basic User Guide

    How To Use Your metricVOICE Account

    This metricVOICE basic user guide is all you need to know to get going on your new voice and UCaaS service. This guide and downloadable manual will show you how to navigate the online Manager Portal, that allows you to access and control all the features of your metricVOICE account.

    Click on a link in the index to navigate to a specific section of the metricVOICE user guide.
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    1. Getting Started

    Welcome to metricVOICE unified communications from Fastmetrics! Your metricVOICE account will allow you to make calls, send SMS, receive voicemails, chat with other users in your organization and much more.

    This document is designed to help teach you how to navigate to the Manager Portal, a web interface that allows you to access and control your account.

    We will then break down the Manager Portal home page, the application navigation icons, the configuration options for them, and how they change the behavior of the application.

    Finally, we will discuss how to use those applications in a real-world use case scenario, so you understand what the applications do, the configuration options that control the behavior of the application, and how to apply your knowledge to configure the application to meet your needs.

     

    2. The Manager Portal

    2.1.1.  Accessing the Manager Portal

    To manage your account, you will use the manager portal. A web interface that allows you to easily communicate with others and manage your account settings.

    In order to access the manager portal, open a web browser and enter https://nms.vofm.us/portal/ (or click the link) in your web browser as seen in figure 2.1.1.a .

    Figure 2 1 1 a

    2.1.2.  Logging In

    After entering https://nms.vofm.us/portal/ into your browser, you will be taken to the login page as seen in figure 2.1.2.a.  On the login page, enter your credentials provided by your administrator or click the New User link. Then enter your email and extension number and your credentials will be emailed to you. After entering your credentials, you are taken to the homepage of your account as seen in figure 3.1.a.

    Figure 2.1.2.a
     

    3. Homepage Layout

    In the top righthand corner of the Manager Portal you will see the links for the Attendant Console plus your name and extension number displayed. Clicking on your name and extension number will display the options to edit your Profile information and log out of the manager portal as seen in figure 3.1.a.

    3.1. The Attendant Console

    At the very top righthand corner of the home page is a link to the Attendant Dynamic Call Parking Console. This link will open another webpage and take you to the Attendant Console Contact’s page as seen in figure 3.1.b.

    Figure 3.1.a

    You can also enable Dynamic Call Parking from the Attendant Console. Call Park enables you to put a call into a parking orbit so that another user can then retrieve the call when they are available. Dynamic call park will place the caller in the first available parking spot. While static call parking parks the call on a specific extension.

    Figure 3.1.b

    3.1.1.  Contacts tab

    The Contacts tab provides you an overview of all the contacts in your organization and provides a status indicator.

    A green circle displayed next to a user’s name and extension means that user is currently available. A red circle means the user is currently unavailable as they are already on the phone with another user or set their status to Do Not Disturb. Clicking on an extension will bring up a new window as seen in figure 3.1.2b, where you can call the contact at their extension, their work contact, mobile number, or their home contact number. You can also leave a voicemail for the contact as well.

    3.1.1

    3.1.2 Call Queues tab

    The Call Queues tab will give you an overview of how many Call Queues your organization has, and the number of agents logged into each queue as seen in figure 3.1.3.

    3.1.3

    3.1.3. Auto Attendants tab

    The Auto Attendants tab as seen in figure 3.1.4 will provide you with an overview of the Auto Attendants in your organization and allow you to click on them to call them.

    Back on the Manager Portal homepage next to the Attendant Console link we see your name and extension number displayed as seen in figure 3.1.4.a. This link lets you manage your profile information. When clicking on the Profile link the profile page will appear with the options to configure your account settings as seen in figure 3.2 below.

    3.1.4.a
    3.1.4

    3.2 Profile

    The Profile options as seen in figure 3.2 allows for you to change your account options such as your first or last name, and Time Zone.

    3.2.1 Directory Options

    Announce in Audio Directory

    Directory options allow you to configure how you are represented in the organization contacts in the Manager Portal and audible company directory.

    Checking the Announce in Audio Directory will list you in the company directory. Callers will be able to search for your extension when routed to a company directory.

    List in Directory

    The List in Directory options controls if your extension is listed in the Contacts in the Manager Portal.

    3.2.1

    Caller ID Information

    The Caller ID Information section allows you edit your area code that will be in your Caller ID and appended when only dialing 7 digits on outbound calls. You cannot edit your Caller ID or 911 Caller ID. If you need that changed contact your officer manager.

    3.2.2. Change Account Security

    The Change Account Security section in the profile windows allows you to manage your passwords and email settings for your account.

    Email Address

    The Email Address field is the is where you configure your email address you would like to receive notification from. You can add more than 1 email address by clicking the green plus sign next to the email address field.

    New Password

    The Password field allows you to configure your account with a new Manager Portal password used to login with. Below is the Confirm Password field which requires you to enter the new password a second time for verification.

    Current Password

    The Current Password field is required to be filled out with your current password if any changes are made to any of the Change Account Security options.

    Change PIN

    The Change PIN option allows you to change the numeric password used to check voicemail messages over the phone.

    Below the Profile link is the Log Out option as seen back in figure 2-1 which will log you out of the manager portal and take you back to the login page.

    3.3. Widgets on homepage

    3.3.1 New Voicemail Messages Panel

    The New Voicemail Messages panel displays all new voicemails as seen in figure 3.3.1. The voicemails are displayed with the number of the caller that left a voicemail. Their Caller ID name. Followed by the date and time the message was left and the duration of the voicemail.

    3.3.1

    You will also see the options to Call to Play, forward the voicemail, download the voicemail locally to your computer or delete the voicemail message as seen in figure 3.3.1.a.

    3.3.1.a

    3.3.2. Recent Call History Panel

    3.3.2

    The Recent Call History panel provides an overview of the last 10 calls as seen in figure 3.3.2. A phone icon with a green arrow represents an outbound call. A phone with a red icon means a call was not answered. Phone icon with a blue arrow means an inbound call was answered. 5 blue circles mean that a call was placed to a conference bridge.

    3.3.3. Active Answering Rule Panel

    3.3.3

    To the right you will see the Active Answering Rule window which will display which rule is currently active and provide a summary of how calls are routed when they reach your extension as seen in figure 3.3.3. You can select a different answering rule by clicking the Active Answering Rule drop down and selecting a different rule.

    3.3.4. Active Phones Panel

    The Active Phone fields below list the active phones currently registered to your account you can send and receive calls from as seen in figure 3.3.4. If you do not see a device listed there that should be, that means the device is not configured for your account or the device is currently unregistered.

    3.3.4

    3.4. Navigation Options

    On the top of the home page under the Attendant Console, Profile, and Log Out options is the application navigation menu as seen in figure 3.4. Selecting an option here will take you to that applications management center for the option selected.

    3.4

     

     

    4. Messages: Voicemail / Chat / SMS

    The Messages icon as seen in figure 4, is where all your voicemails, chat messages, and account settings for voicemail options are stored.  

    4.1. Voicemail tab

    Clicking the Message Center icon as see in figure 4 will take you to the Messages center voicemail tab as seen in figure 4.1. On the top of the tab, you will see a new message indicator showing how many (if any) new voicemails your account has as seen in figure 4.1.

    4.1

    Underneath the tab selection you will see a drop down as seen in figure 4.1.a, which allows you to display new voicemails, saved messages, or trashed messages.  On the new page you can see all your new voicemail messages displayed with the caller’s phone number. The Caller ID name, along with the date, time, and duration of the message as seen in figure 4.1.

    4.1.b

    To the right of the message and message information you will see the voicemail management options as seen in figure 4.1.b.

    4.1.1. Call to Play

    4.1.1

    The phone icon allows you to use the Call to Play options where the system will call our extension and play the voicemail. 

    4.1.2 Forward Voicemail

    The arrow pointing to the right allows you to forward the voicemail to another extension.

    4.1.3. Download Voicemail

    The Arrow pointing down allows you to download the voicemail to your computer.

    4.1.4. Save

    The disk icon as allows you to save the voicemail in your account Saved section and will appear when selecting the Saved option from the voicemail box options as seen in figure 3-4.

    4.1.5. Delete

    The red X as seen in figure 3-1-2 is the delete option and clicking the icon will remove the voicemail. Once a voicemail has been deleted it cannot be recovered from the phone system. If your account is configured to send an email notification with voicemail attachment.

    4.2. Chat Tab

    4.2.1 Chat and SMS tab

    On the Chat tab you can see all your Chat conversations as seen in figure 4.2. The message is displayed with the contact’s name. The last message received or sent.

    4.2.1

    4.2.2 Start new conversation

    4.2
    4.2.2

    To start a new conversation, click the New Conversation button as seen in the righthand corner of figure 4.2 and a new chat window will appear. Start typing the users name or press down to see a list of everyone in the organization you can select from. Or on in your contacts widget, click the chat box icon next to their name as seen in figure 4.2.2. After clicking one of the options a chat window will appear. Click in the Send a message… field and start typing. Press Enter when you would like to send your message.

    4.2.3 Replying to message

    If you would like to reply to a message, simply type in the chat window that displays when receiving a message. You can also click the reply icon to the right of the message in the message center as seen in figure 4.2.3

    4.2.3

    4.2.4 Delete a message

    To delete a message, click the red x that appears next to the reply button when hovering over the message as seen in figure 4.2.3.

    4.3 Settings tab

    The settings tab as seen in figure 4.3. is where you can make changes to how your account handles voicemail and is represented in the company audible directory and in the Contacts of the organization.

    4.3.1 Enable Voicemail

    You can enable or disable the voicemail by clicking the checkbox next to Enable Voicemail option. A check means voicemail is enabled and unchecked means that it has been disabled.

    4.3.2 Inbox Options

    These options allow you to control your experience when calling into your voicemail box and checking your messages over the phone.

    Sort voicemail inbox by latest first

    Clicking the box next to Sort voicemail inbox by latest first will configure your voicemail to play the most recent voicemail message left as the first message you hear. If this option is not enabled the voicemails will be played in the order they were received.

    Announce voicemail received time

    Clicking the box next to Announce voicemail received time configure your voicemail account to tell you the time the voicemail was left when checking messages.

    Announce incoming call ID

    Clicking the box next to Announce incoming Call ID will have your voicemail read the caller ID number to you.

    4.3.3 Greetings

    Under the voicemail inbox options, you will see the Greetings section contains your Voicemail greeting and recorded name used in the company directory.

    Voicemail Greetings

    You can have more than 1 voicemail greeting and the drop-down box as seen in figure 4.3.2.4.1 allows you to select which greeting callers will hear when reaching your voicemail. To the right of the message select option you will see 3 icons for the options to Play the voicemail greeting, Download the greeting, Or Manage Greetings.

    4.3.2.4.1

    Manage Greetings

    Clicking the Manage Greetings icon takes you to the Manage Greetings center as seen in figure 4.3.2.4.1.1. Here you can add multiple greetings to be selected from your voicemail greetings drop-down list as seen in figure 4.3.2.4.1.

    4.3.2.4.1.1

    Adding voicemail greetings

    To add a voicemail greeting, click the Add Greeting at the bottom of the Manage Greeting portal page. You will see the options to Upload a new recording from a file on your computer or selecting Record which will call you as the number you enter to record a new greeting. After the greeting is created you will see the message displayed as seen in figure 4.3.2.4.1.1. To the right of the message you will see options to Download, Edit the message, which will allow you to re-record the message or change the greeting. You will also see the option to delete the voicemail greeting message.

    Recorded Name

    The Recorded Name option as seen in figure 4.3.3.4 allows you to record your name which will be played when the company directory says your name. If no recording is uploaded the system will read your name off by each letter. When clicking the Manage icon the Manage Recorded Name window appears as seen in figure 4.3.3.4.a which will allow you to upload a recording from your computer. Or record a new name by clicking the record and having the system call you to record.

    4.3.3.4
    4.3.3.4.a

    4.3.4 Unified Messages

    Under the Greetings you will see the Unified Messaging options as seen in figure 4.3.4 which will allow you to manage your email notifications when a voicemail is left, a call is missed, or if your mailbox becomes full.

    4.3.4

    Email Notification

    The Email Notification options allows you to select the format of email notifications that you receive.

    None

    Selecting none will not email you when a voicemail is left.

    Send w/ brief hyperlink

    Send w/ attachment (move to saved)

    Send w/ attachment (move to trash)

    Send w/ brief attachment (leave as new)

    Send w/ brief attachment (move to trash)

    Send email when mailbox is full

    Enabling this option will send you an email when you’ve gone over your mailbox data storage limit.

    Send email after missed call

    Enabling the Send email after missed call will email you each time you miss a call even if the caller does not leave a voicemail.

    For any of the changes to take effect you must click the Save button at the bottom of the page as seen in figure 4.3.4.a. The Cancel button will disregard any changes made.

    4.3.4.a
     

    5. Contacts

    The Contacts center icon as seen in figure 5 is where all users with “List in Directory” enabled under their profile as seen in back in figure 2.2 are listed. If you do not see a user listed in the contacts that is because “List in Directory” has been disabled.

    5

    5.1 Add Contact

    The Add Contact button in the righthand corner as seen in figure 5.1 will open the new contact window as seen in 5.1.a and allow you to enter a new contact that will be displayed in your account’s contacts.

    5.1.a

    5.2 Import

    The import option allows you to import contacts from a csv file (Outlook, Google, and Apple vCard) that will bulk create users in your contacts.

    5.3 Export

    The Export button will allow you to create a csv file for the contacts group select in the Contacts to export drop down. The Export format will export the csv file into an Outlook, Google, or Apple vCard csv file format.

    5.4 Groups

    On the Contacts page, you will see a drop down as seen in figure 5.1 that will let you filter for:

    5.1

    5.4.1 All Users

    Displays all users on the system with List in Directory enabled.

    5.4.2 Your Favorites

    Displays contacts you selected as favorites. Which you can add to by clicking the star next to the contacts name as seen in figure 5.1.2.

    5.1.2

    5.4.3 Shared

    Shared contacts are contacts available to the entire organization added by Office Managers.          

    5.4.4 My Contacts

    Contacts you have manually added by clicking the Add Contact button in the top right.

    5.4.5 Coworkers

    Displays all contacts in organization with List in Directory enabled. 

    5.4.6 Departments

    Which break users down by the Department entered on their user profile.

    5.4.7 Available Users

    Displays contacts that are available to be called or chat via the portal.

    5.4.8 Busy Users

    Are users currently on the phone or has their status set to Do Not Disturb.

    5.4.9 Offline Users

    Users who do not have a registered device and not logged into the portal available to chat.

    When selecting a contacts group option, the contacts for that group will appear as seen in figure 5.4.9. You can sort them by Name, Status, Department and Email.

    5.1.a

    5.5 Contacts Status Icon

    5.5.1 Green

    Contacts displayed with a green dot are available.

    5.5.2 Blue

    Contacts displayed with a smaller blue dot in front of the green means that person is available to chat in the portal.

    5.5.3 Red

    If the contact has a red circle that means the user is currently busy.

    5.6

    You can chat with the user by clicking the chat icon to the right as seen in figure 5.2. Next to the chat icon you will see the Edit contact icon as seen in figure 5.6.

    5.6 Chat with contact

    Clicking the chat icon seen in figure 5.6 will open a chat window with that user.

    5.7 Edit

    The Edit icon to the right of the contact will open the Edit Contact window as seen in figure 5.4 where you can configure the contact with a different:

    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • You cannot change the extension number
    • Work number
    • Mobile Number
    • Home Number
    • Fax number
    • Email address
     

    6. Answering Rules

    6

    The Answering Rules icon as seen in figure 6 will take you to your answering rules center. Answering Rules are how you control what devices ring, how long those devices ring for when receiving a call. It is also where you can configure what to do with a call that goes unanswered.

    Clicking the Answering Rules icon in will take you to your Answering Rules center as seen in figure 6.0. Here you will see your answering rules listed. Every account is configured with a Default rule that cannot be deleted.

    If you have multiple answering rules configured the answering rule that is currently infect will say Active next to the rule. Every rule is displayed with their name. A description of how the rule will route the call and the options to edit or delete (except the default) the rule.

    6.0

    6.1 Ring for __ seconds / Ring Time

    When you click on Answering Rules you will see the option to set the Ring for seconds as seen in figure 6.1. This is what controls how long a call attempts to ring you for. 

    6.1

    To set the ring time out click the drop-down to select how many seconds you would like calls to ring before sending the call to voicemail or the specified destination entered into the When unanswered field in the active answering rule. If you do not want a ring time out, meaning you want your phone to ring forever, select Unlimited at the bottom of the drop-down.

    6.2 Allow and Block Phone numbers

    To the right you will see the Allow and Block button as seen in figure 6.2. This allows you to enter certain phone numbers to allow or prevent them reaching you. Clicking the Allow / Block button will open the Allow / Block window as seen in figure 6.2.a.

    6.2

    On the left is the allowed numbers. This allows you to add numbers that are blocked by the domain so you can still receive calls from that user.

    6.2.a

    Phone numbers added to allow will also let the call bypass Call Screening. If you have Call Screening enabled in an answering rule but want certain phone numbers to not have to record their name when calling you, add them to the allow field. Then when that number calls you, they will be sent directly to you and not have to record their name first like other callers not listed.

    Block allows you to add phone numbers you do not want to be able to reach you. To add a phone number to Allow or Block, simply enter the number into the respective field and click the plus sign to add the phone number.

    6.2.1 Block anonymous or unknown

    You can block all anonymous or unknown callers simply by clicking the check box next to Block anonymous or unknown.

    6.3 Add Rule

    The Add Rule button as seen in figure 6.3 allows you to configure a new Answering Rules for your account. Clicking the Add Rule button will display the Add an Answering Rule window as seen in figure 6.3.a

    6.3
    6.3.a

    6.3.1 Answering rule Time Frame

    Time Frames are a set period which covers when we want certain events to occur such as our phone to ring. When configuring a new answering rule, you must first choose when the rule will be in affect by selecting a Time Frame as seen in figure 6.3.1.

    6.3.1

    6.3.2 Enable

    The enable options lets you easily enable and disable the rule from being in affect. A check in the box means the rules is enabled and will be in affect during the selected time frame.

    6.3.3 Do Not Disturb

    The Do not Disturb option as seen in figure 6.3.3 will prevent calls from reaching your devices and send the call to voicemail if voicemail is enabled or disconnect the call if voicemail is not enabled.

    6.3.3

    6.3.4 Call Screening

    When Call screening is enabled, callers record their name. After they record their name, then your devices will ring. If you answer the call, it will play the users name and allow to press 1 to be connected or hang up the call and have them be sent to voicemail or wherever your Call Forwarding options are configured to send unanswered calls.

    6.3.5 Call Forwarding

    The Call Forwarding options as seen in figure 6.3.5 will route calls based of the options selected. When entering a destination, it can be anything you would like, another user or another telephone number that does not have to be associated with your account or even on the system.

    6.3.5

    Always

    Always will forward the call to the destination entered in the Extensions, phone number, or phone field every time your account received a call.

    When Busy

    When Busy forwards calls only when you are already on the line.

    When Unanswered

    When unanswered dictates where to send the call when the Ring For X Seconds has been reached.

    When Offline

    When Offline routes the call to the desired destination entered extension, number, or phone field when the user’s devices are offline. If you use a softphone on your laptop and shut down the softphone this is where your calls are forwarded.

    6.3.6 Simultaneous Ring

    The Simultaneous Ring options, also known as SIM ring for short, seen in figure 6.3.6 allows you to configure what devices ring when receiving a call. Clicking the Simultaneous Ring box will allow you to ring more than just your extension and allow you to ring other extensions or phone numbers as well.

    6.3.6

    Include user’s extensions

    Enabling this option will make sure your extension rings when sim rings is enabled.

    Ring all user’s phones

    This option will ring all devices registered to your account.

    Answer confirmation for off net numbers

    This option lets the user know the call is forward from their phone system and gives them the option to be connected to the user by pressing 1 or hanging up the call so they are not connected with the forwarded calling party.

    6.3.7 Just ring user’s extension

    As seen in the bottom of figure 6.3.a this option is only available if Simultaneous ring is not enabled. If just ring user’s extension is enabled, it will just ring your default device configured under your account.

    6.4 How to create new Answering Rule with Simultaneous ring

    If we wanted to create a rule when receiving an incoming call during business hours to ring our extension for 45 seconds before sending the call to voicemail, then after 10 seconds ring our cell phone, then after 30 seconds ring a receptionist’s extension 1003. Then go to voicemail after business hours we would:

    • On the Answering Rule page, we would adjust the Ring for timeout option to 45 seconds.
    • Create a new rule by clicking Add Rule in the Answering Rules center.
    • On the Add an Answering Rule window select the Time Frame you would like the rule to be in effect.
    • Make sure Enabled has a checked box.
    • Click the Simultaneous ring option under Call Forwarding.
    • Click Include user’s extension to ring our phone.
    • Enable Answer confirmation for offnet numbers so our cell phone voicemail does not take the call if our voicemail answers the call.
    6.4
    • In the Extension, number, or phone field enter your cell phone number you would like to ring then click the Ring Delay option and slide to 10 seconds.
    • Then click the plus sign next to the Extension, number, or phone field and in the new window that appears enter the extension of the receptionist 1003 and click save. Your rule should look like the example in figure 6.4.
    • Once the answering rule is created you will see it appear in the answering rules list as seen in figure 6.4.b. If the time frame you select is in effect, then you will see Active next to the rule.
    • To send calls directly to voicemail afterhours click the edit icon for the default answering rules.
    • On the Edit Answering Rule for the default rule, select Always in the Call Forwarding options then enter your extension, select voicemail, and click save.
    • Then slide the rule with the during business hours selected to the top of the answering rules and the default on the bottom as seen in figure 6.4.b.
    6.4.b

    Now when your extension receives calls during business hours your extension will ring. After 10 seconds your cell phone will start ringing in addition to your extension. Then after 30 seconds have passed it will ring the receptionist at extension 1003. If no one answers after 45 seconds the call is sent to our voicemail.

    If a call reaches your extension outside of the selected business hour time frame, then the Default rule would be active and route the calls directly to voicemail.

     

    7. Time Frames

    7

    The Time Frames icon as seen in figure 7 will take you to the Time Frames application center. Time Frames are a set period which covers when we want certain events to occur, such as our phone to ring.

    We create Time Frames with different time and date ranges so we can apply them to answering rules which then allow you to control how calls are routed depending on the time of the day the call occurs.

    7.a

    To view and create your available Time Frames click on the Time Frame icon in the top navigation menu bar as seen in figure 7. Here you will see all the time frames available for you as displayed in figure 7.a. Time frames with names in black and without the option to edit or delete are time frames created at the domain level that are available to everyone in the domain to use. You can only edit the time frames with blue name that you created. If you need domain level Time Frames changed contact your Office Manager.

    7.1 Adding Time Frames

    To create a time frame, click on the Add Time Frame button as seen in figure 7.1. After clicking Add Time Frame button the Add Timeframe window will appear as seen in figure 7.1.a

    7.1

    The Name field allows you to give the Time Frame a name that will help identify the time frame. The name cannot be changed once the rule as been created. If you want to change the name delete the rule and recreate it with the new name. Under the name field, you see three options for when the time frame should be in effect:

    7.1.a

    7.1.1 Always

    This option makes the time frame always in effect. 24 hours a day 7.

    7.1.2 Days of the week and times

    Allows you to select specific days of the week and the hours in the day you want the time frame to take effect. When selecting this option, the days of the week appear with a check box that allow you select which days you would like the time frame active. Once selecting a day of the week, a blue bar appears allowing you to slide the ends to when you would like the time frame to stop and start as seen in figure 7.1.1.2. If click on the edge of the blue bar and slide them over to the desired time as seen in figure 7.1.1.2.a. would like your time frame to be in effect from 7am to 7pm, simply.

    7.1.2.a
    7.1.2.b
    7.1.2.c

    If you’d like a break in the middle of the time frame, click the plus sign next to the 11:59m as seen in figure 7.1.2.b. You will then see another blue bar appearing representing when the time frame will take effect as seen in figure 7.1.2.c.

    7.1.3 Specific dates or ranges

    This option will allow you to configure a time frame to be in effect for specific dates and times. After selecting the Specific date or ranges options you will see the to and from dates as seen in figure 7.1.3.

    7.1.3

    When clicking in the To or From date fields a calendar will appear as seen in figure 7.1.3.a.

    7.1.3.a

    Then select the end date you would like the time frame to start and stop.

    Below the calendar is the Hour and Minute options so you can configure your time frames to start and stop certain hours on the selected dates.

    Clicking the plus sign will all you to add more date ranges for the time frame to be in effect.

    7.2 Edit Time Frame

    To edit a Time Frame click the pencil icon to the right as seen in figure 7.2. You can edit the When options however not the name. If you would like to rename the Time Frame delete it and create a new when with the same When options however new desired name.

    7.2

    7.3 Delete Time Frame

    To delete a Time Frame click the red x delete icon as seen in figure 7.2.

     

    8. Phones

    8

    The phone icon as seen in figure 8 will take you to your phones center where all registered devices to your account are listed as seen in figure 8.a.

    8.a

    A green icon next to the device means the device is registered and will be able to send and receive calls without issue.

    A red icon means the device is unregistered. This could be caused because the device is softphone and currently turned off. Or the phone system is unable to communicate with the device.

    To the right of the status indicator is the name of the device. Followed by device type, the manufacturer and model number of the device, the IP address the device is registered at, the MAC address of the device. Then the line number the device has the extension number displayed.

     

    9. Music on Hold

    Clicking the Music on Hold icon as seen in figure 9 will take you to your accounts music on hold center and will list all the custom music uploaded to your account that is played when you place someone on hold as seen in figure 9.0. Music played in a top-to-bottom order or randomized depending how the queue was created.

    9.0

    9.1 Music on Hold Settings

    Clicking the setting button will display the Music on Hold Settings as seen in figure 9.1 which allows for the option Play introductory greeting to be enabled. When the option is selected, you will be asked to upload a WAV or mp3 file of the introductory greeting. This introductory greeting will always play first when someone is placed on hold then music afterwards.

    9.1

    9.2 Add Music on Hold

    The Add Music button as seen in figure 9.2 will allow you upload an mp3 or WAV file format and name the music on hold file.

    9.2
     

    10. Call History

    The Call History icon as seen in figure 10 will take you to the Call History page. Where you will see the calls made to and from your account for the specified date range as seen in figure 10.a.

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    10.a

    10.1 Call History Filters

    You can change the date range by clicking the Filters button as seen in figure 10.1.

    After clicking the filter button, the Call History Filters window will appear as seen in figure 10.1.a. Here you can change the Call History date range.

    10.1.a

    10.1.1 Caller Number

    Allows you to search for calls from a specific phone number by entering the number into the Caller Number field.

    10.1.2 Dialed Number

    The Dialed Number field will let you filter for a specific number that you dialed.

    10.1.3 Call Type

    The Call Type drop down as seen in figure 10.1.3 lets you filter based off the type of call. Inbound, Outbound, or Missed call.

    10.1.2

    Clicking the Filter button as seen in figure 10.1.a will then display the calls that match the filter criteria.

    10.1.4 Calls Displayed

    • Calls displayed with a red x are missed calls.
    • Calls displayed with a green arrow are outbound calls.
    • Calls displayed with a blue arrow are inbound calls that were answered.

    You can set the Call History to display 15, 25, 50, and 100 calls per page as seen in figure 10.1.4.

    10.1.4

    The caller can be added to your contacts by clicking the Add Contact icon as seen in figure 10.1.4.a.

    10.1.4.a

    You can add a call to your contacts by clicking the Edit Icon next to the call which will display the contact information fields as seen in figure 10.1.4.b.

    10.1.4.b

    If call recording is enabled for your profile, device, or if the call was from a queue configured to record calls you can download the call clicking the Download icon as seen in figure 10.1.4.d.

    10.1.4.c
    10.1.4.d

    If you’d like to listen to the call without downloading the call you can click the listen icon as seen in figure 10.1.4.e which will open a media player right in your browser as seen in figure 10.1.4.f

    10.1.4.f

    5.2 Exporting Call History

    The export icon as seen in figure 10.2 allows you to download the call history into a csv file that can be opened in any spreadsheet application such as Excel or Apache Open Office.

    10.2
  • metricVOICE – How To Send SMS

    How To Send SMS Using metricVOICE

    The below video shows how to send SMS (text) using the metricVOICE service. This UCaaS feature makes it easy for users to send texts from any web browser, our free mobile apps or a cell phone. Our service provides unlimited texting for every user, to any phone number. In addition, every user can make unlimited free calls and conferences to numbers in the USA and Canada.

    New Text Messaging Registration Requirements

    There are new requirements for telcos who provide texting (SMS) services. This is an effort to reduce text spam. This requires Fastmetrics to register customer domains under a brand. Then register a campaign.

    Currently, Fastmetrics works with Campaign Registry, to add customer domains to their SMS registry. Campaign Registry is an organization also used by T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon to reduce text message spam to their customers.

    Fastmetrics handles the registration process for our phone service customers. However, it does require the following mandatory information;

    Fill out my online form.

    Once the above form is completed, Fastmetrics can begin the process of registering a brand and campaign, to complete the process and enable texting / SMS services. Reach out to support@fastmetrics.com for any questions.

    Unlimited free SMS (texting) is one of many standard features included with metricVOICE UCaaS from Fastmetrics, Inc. (A free demo of service is available to anyone who wishes to try it out). Users are given their own online portal, which they can log into. Call, chat, conference and text directly from any browser, cell or our free mobile apps from anywhere. Webphones are included for all users.

    Quick Reference Links:

    These links are to specific guides on popular features of the metricVOICE service. For info and videos on how to navigate the online metricVOICE portal, check the basic user guide.

    A cloud based remote solution, metricVOICE works from anywhere and across devices with an Internet connection. It is a flat-fee service, with all features included (no add on fees). Other standard features include business telephony, auto attendants, conferencing, free calls, voice to text and chat. It also integrates with MS Teams, email, CRMs and other business tools.

  • Enabling “Switch to Cell Phone” Feature for iPhone

    This particular feature is available for Apple devices only. It allows you to change the network your phone call is on.

    Example scenario: you are using the Fastmetrics Mobile App for iPhone, but the call quality is not very good, because you are using a public or a non optimized WiFi connection. You can select to move it to your actual cell phone network (fees may apply). The below video shows the settings you must turn on, in order to have this feature available.

    If you have voicemail set up via your smartphone network provider, the voicemail may pick up when you switch to iPhone. So, it is important to delay the voicemail on the smartphone native provider (let the smartphone ring at least 5 times).

     

    log in
    Log in

    wait for registration
    Wait for registration..

    select contacts
    Select contacts

    Select the settings Menu
    Select the “Settings” menu

    elect settings
    Select “Settings”

    Turn on both basic options
    Turn on both basic options

    Enter your full mobile number including the area code select done
    Enter your full mobile number (including the area code), and select “Done”

    Go back to settings a new option will appear
    Go back to settings. A new option will appear

    select call using Fastmetrics and done
    Select “Call using Fastmetrics” and “Done”

    next time you are on a call select more
    Next time you are on a call select “More”

    select switch to phone
    Select “Switch to phone”

    Select your iPhone
    Select your iPhone

  • metricVOICE – Change Web Portal Password

    How To Change Your Web Portal Password

    Select Profile from the dropdown menu.

    change voicemail password

    Scroll to Change Account Security.

    • Make sure you have an email address entered in the Email Address field.
    • Type your new password into the New Password and Confirm New Password fields (specified requirements apply).
    • Click Save when done.

    change web portal password

  • metricVOICE – Checking Call Logs

    Select Call History.

    looking call logs

    Click on Filters.

    looking call logs

    Only enter the information that you know. You do not have to fill all the fields, only the information that you have for your call search.

    • Caller Number is the phone number on the caller ID of an INCOMING call.
    • Dialed Number is the phone number on the caller ID of an OUTGOING call.

    looking call logs

    When you are done entering information, click on Set Filters.
    If needed you can enter a second filter by clicking on filters again, and add a new set of parameters.

  • metricVOICE – Deleting Voicemails

    How To Delete Voicemails

    This metricVOICE guide explains how to delete voicemails from your managed voice service.
    It uses the online portal, included for all users. For more info on features of the online portal, check the basic user guide.

    Quick Reference Guides:

    These guides below, link to popular user features of the metricVOICE service.

    Log in to your metricVOICE web interface;

    metricVOICE UCaaS online user portal login page

    Select Messages.

    deleting voicemails

    From the dropdown select what kind of messages you want to see.

    deleting voicemails

    Select to view 100 voicemails.

    deleting voicemails

    Place your cursor over the message you want to delete, and click on Delete on the right side.

    deleting voicemails

    Note: to continue deleting voicemails do not move the mouse cursor, the voicemail under will move up and the next delete button will automatically align.

  • metricVOICE – Update Name & Email Address For Extension

    In the User section you will be able to see all the names and their corresponding extensions. If an extension has a different user and you want to update the name, you can click on the name to edit.

    metric phones admin update user

    The User profile window will appear, where you can type the new name. Make sure you click on Save when you are done.

    The user profile window has a few other options as well. You can select if you want their name to be announced in the company’s directory (to be used when you have an Auto Attendant).

    • Having a check mark on Announce in Audio Directory means their recorded name will be played.
    • Having a check mark on List in Directory means that it will be an extension available to search for, when asked for the 3 digits of the persons first or last name.

    One other thing you can do here is add their email address. This is to be used if they ever want to enable the voicemail to email option ON (this is done in another section).

    metric phones admin update user

  • metricVOICE – Admin Web Log In

    Office Manager (Admin) Access & Features Available

    The log in steps for the Office Manager (system admin) are the same as regular metricVOICE users. Some key differences are that once you’re logged in as an admin, you’ll have more options and access to extra features than standard users.

    1. In order to access your metricVOICE admin web portal interface, open a web browser and click nms.vofm.us/portal/
    2. Enter your username and password. (Your user name is your phone extension number followed by your company’s phone domain name, which can be different from your regular domain). Example: 111@MyCompany.com.
    3. If you don’t know your metricVOICE login details, send an email to support@fastmetrics.com. (Be sure to include your name, extension, company and location you are contacting us from).
    4. Your password is the same as your voicemail pin. Click the Login button. When you log in, click on Manage Organization to have access to the admin functions.

    metric phone admin login

    You will see a different set of options, this time the home icon will look like a business building. This gives you access to the Office Manager (admin) interface, only if you are the admin user for your company.

    metric phone admin login

    To manage your own account simply click on your name and select My Account from the drop down menu. Your name is located on the top right corner of the page.

    Office Manager (Admin) Features Overview Video

    Video transcript: Welcome to Office Manager Onboarding Training. In this training, we are going to teach you all about the different configuration options available to you as an office manager.

    We will discuss users, how to create them, configuring the user options and managing existing users.

    • How to create conference bridges and the difference between dedicated and owned conference bridges.
    • We will go over the auto attendant options and review the dial pad menu options. Your account type also has the ability to configure new call queues and manage existing ones.
    • You will be able to create shared timeframes.
    • Others in the domain will be able to apply to their answering rules.
    • We will teach you how to customize the music on hold for your domain
    • How to route phone numbers to destinations using the inventory and the call history, which displays the call activity on your domain.
  • Plugging In Your Phone ATA

    Plugging In Your Phone ATA

    If you have chosen to use an ATA device for your phone line, Fastmetrics will send you a pre-configured ATA to be used for this purpose. This device will need to be connected to a power outlet and an internet jack. This will allow you to use a regular telephone over a VoIP line.

    On one side of the ATA adapter you will find where the 5V power adapter goes plugged in.

    plugging phone ata

    On the other side, plug in the Ethernet cable on the 10/100 port, and make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected to the internet. On the VDSL port, plug in the regular telephone cable and the other end of the cable to your phone. This will provide you with a dial tone.

    plugging phone ata

    Using a Phone ATA adapter is not something we recommend to users that want to take advantage of the different phone features we offer. If you ever get the opportunity to upgrade to a VoIP telephone please do so, you will find many of the features very helpful.

  • Connecting a Fax machine to a HTTPS FAX ATA

    Connecting a Fax machine to a HTTPS FAX ATA

    https fax

    In order to use the metricFAX line with a Fax machine, a Fax ATA is required. The ATA devices we provide are already configured with all the information needed, you just have to know how to plug it in. You will need a live internet connection, with an available jack and Ethernet cable. You will also need a regular telephone cable.

    • The power adapter has to go on the left rounded plug in.
    • The internet cable goes from the jack on the wall to the WAN port.
    • The telephone cable goes from your fax machine to the Phone 1 port.

    WARNING *** Do not put a pin in the RST hole ***
    If you do this the ATA device will have to be shipped back to Fastmetrics to be reconfigured at a cost.

    https fax