VoiceStation™ 500 User Guide USER GUIDE
Contents Introduction ................................................... 3 Parts List ....................................................... 3 For Best Performance....................................... 3 Installing VoiceStation™ 500 ............................ 4 Using VoiceStation™ 500 ................................. 5 Using Bluetooth Audio ..................................... 8 Maintenance ................................................. 11 Troubleshooting ..........................................
Introduction Thank you for choosing Polycom’s VoiceStation™ 500. VoiceStation™ 500 uses Polycom’s unique Acoustic Clarity Technology to provide clear, full-duplex, two-way voice communication for your meetings. In addition, VoiceStation™ 500 adapts dynamically to the room environment to eliminate echoes and clipping. Three built-in microphones pick up sound all around the room so you can speak naturally and be easily understood. Please review this User Guide before using the phone.
For Best Performance ► Place VoiceStation™ 500 in the center of a table or desk. ► Locate VoiceStation™ 500 in a room with soft furnishings such as carpets, curtains, and sound-absorbing walls and ceilings. ► Keep papers and other objects away from your VoiceStation™ 500. ► Speak at normal volume. ► Speak toward your VoiceStation™ 500. Installing VoiceStation™ 500 1. Connect one end of the long console cable to the bottom of the phone. 2. Insert the Power Supply plug into a nearby electrical outlet. 3.
. Connect the other end of the short telephone cable to a jack wired for a standard analog phone line. ► Do not plug the VoiceStation™ 500 into a digital telephone network. Doing so may damage the phone. 6. Place VoiceStation™ 500 in the center of the room on a flat, stable surface and press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to adjust the Ringer. ► The Ringer has three modes: High, Low, and Off. The Ringer sounds when you press the Volume buttons to indicate current status.
POTS Mode Keypad Dialing a Number Example: Answer a Call Press the button when VoiceStation™ 500 rings. Adjust Speaker Volume When a call is in progress, press the Volume Up or Volume Down button to adjust the sound level. Microphone Mute Press the Mute button to turn off the microphones and prevent the other party from hearing your conversation. The red indicator lights near the microphones will be on. The speaker is still active and you can hear the other party.
Pair with Bluetooth Device Press the Link button for 3 seconds to initiate pairing mode. For more information, refer to Using Bluetooth Audio. Special Features Your telephone system may provide special features such as Call Waiting, Conference, or Transfer which can be accessed by pressing the key. Ask your System Administrator for more information on special features available with your phone system. End a Call Press the On/Off button to end the call. Redial Press the Redial button.
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to indicate connection between devices) • If Link indicator switches to slow blink, you can go to the Bluetooth menu of the device (e.g. mobile phone) and choose “Connect”.
local sales representative for more information about these adapter kits. You can also use the provided Computer Calling Cable with the VoiceStation™ 500’s 2.5mm audio jack. The Computer Calling Cable allows you to make calls over the Internet using the VoiceStation™ 500. This feature enables you to combine the convenience of Internet phone calls via applications such as Skype, AIM, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and corporate IP softphones, with the audio quality of Polycom’s legendary conference phones.
Maintenance Clean the VoiceStation™ 500 with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol- or petroleum-based cleaners. Troubleshooting No Dial Tone ► Check that all connections are correct and tight. ► Make sure the short cable is connected to a standard analog phone line. ► Try a different telephone line. Phone Does Not Ring Muffled or “In a Well” Reception ► Speak closer to the phone so that the microphones pick up your speech more accurately. ► Add more sound absorbency to the room.
Polycom Limited Warranty Polycom warrants to the end user that the system will be in good working order on the date Polycom or its authorized reseller delivers or installs the system, whichever is later (Warranty Date). If you notify Polycom or its Authorized Dealer within one year of the Warranty Date that the system is not in good working order, Polycom will, without charge , repair or replace, at its option, the system components that are not in good working order.
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Canadian Department of Communications Notice This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme N M B-003 du Canada. Ring Equivalency Number (REN) The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. Typically the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0).
This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.’’ “NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each relevant terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
CE Mark R & TTE Directive (EU Only) This VoiceStation™ 500 has been marked with the CE mark. This mark indicates compliance with EEC Directives 89/336/ EEC, 73/23/EEC1999/5/EC. A full copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Polycom Ltd., 270 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4DX, UK. Déclaration de Conformité Declaration of Conformity Con la presente Polycom Ltd.
Polycom VoiceStation™ 500 Specifications Regulatory Compliance Conference Areas VoiceStation™ 500 is ideal for basic conferencing in offices and small conference rooms, accommodating 4 or fewer meeting participants. Features and Functions VoiceStation™ 500 is easy-to-use, with its universal keypad and intuitive functions. It also offers Bluetooth connectivity for communicating with Bluetooth-enabled devices such as mobile phones and computers. Console ► Size: 9.5 in x 9.25 in x 3.0 in (24.2 cm x 23.
Part Numbers: ► ► ► ► ► ► North America (incl. Mexico): 2200-17900-001 ► Australia & New Zealand: 2200-17900-002) ► France: 2200-17900-107 ► Germany: 2200-17900-120 Japan: 2200-17900-002 Netherlands: 2200-17900-122 South America: 2200-17900-015 Sweden: 2200-17900-120 Sweden: 2200-17900-120 IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Technical Support in the United States: Phone: 408-526-9000 Internet: http://www.polycom.com Polycom, Inc. 1565 Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA 95035 Phone: 408-526-9000 or toll-free in the US: 800-POLYCOM Facsimile: 408-526-9100 Polycom®, VoiceStation™, and the Polycom logo design are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc. in the US and various countries. © 2005 Polycom, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
