# Showing Others Your Availability

If you will be away from your computer or unavailable to accept calls, you can configure Polycom CMA Desktop to show others that you are not available. You can also configure Polycom CMA Desktop to change your availability icon automatically when your computer is idle for the amount of time you specify.

To change your availability:

>> In the main window, click below your name, and choose one of the following:

Setting | Presence
Available | or
Do Not Disturb |

Tip: When your system is set to Do Not Disturb, you can see presence for others on your Contacts list. You can place calls and send chat messages, but you cannot receive calls or chat messages.

To automatically show others when you are idle:

1. From the application menu, choose Preferences > Presence.

2. Select Show me "Idle" when I'm inactive for: and specify the number of minutes the system can be idle before others see your name marked as "Idle" in their Contacts lists. The Contact Details window shows your availability as Idle.

Related Topics

Seeing Who's Available

Placing a Call