Steps to download, install, configure and use Lync 2013 client & Its Features

Introduction:

With Lync, you can keep track of your contacts’ availability; send an instant message; and start or join an audio call, video call, or online meeting.

Features in Full version:

The above said features are available in the basic version and the following features are available in the Full Version of Lync Client 2013.

1. Advanced call features (not available with all Office 365 subscriptions); advanced call features include team ring, call forwarding, simultaneous ring, voice mail, call park, call delegation, response groups, and remote call control
2. Calendar delegation
3. Gallery video view
4. OneNote sharing
5. Recording
6. Skill search (not available with Office 365)
7. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) (not available with Office 365)

Step 1: Download Lync client 

• Email Users can either download the Lync 2013 client from the following URL in DoP SIFY network 

http://CSILync.indiapost.gov.in:8080/Lync_2013_Client

or 

• Email user can use the Lync 2013 client CD available with respective DoP regional office. 

Step 2: Install the Lync client: Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 

Step 3: Activate the Lync Client: Once the installation is complete, activate the client by entering the production key. Refer Annexure 1 of the instruction guide if required. Please note that Product Key is sent to your official indiapost email ID

Step 4: Configure and Use the Lync client. Refer section 3 of the instruction in the attached document as required.

Refer the below attached documents.

Instructions on IM-OWA Access and Lync Client 2013 configuration in Windows

Instruction Guide for Lync 2013 on Mobile devices Configuration