Minimum Hardware And Software Laptop Requirements; Connect A Usb Device Or Laptop; Setting Realpresence Trio As Your Audio Device - Polycom RealPresence Trio 8500 User Manual

Minimum Hardware and Software Laptop Requirements

Before you connect your laptop to a RealPresence Trio system, make sure your laptop meets the
minimum hardware and software requirements.
Minimum Hardware and Software Requirements for the Connected Laptop
Category
Operating System
Desktop client or application

Connect a USB Device or Laptop

When connected to a laptop or mobile device, you can use the RealPresence Trio as a microphone and
speaker for audio and video calls, including Skype for Business calls, and to play media including music
and videos.
Procedure
1. Connect a USB cable from your computer or device to the micro USB port on the system.

Setting RealPresence Trio as Your Audio Device

In order to use a RealPresence Trio system to play audio from calls or media on your connected laptop,
you need to set the system as your audio communication device.
The following sections provide information on setting the system as your audio device for your laptop and
communication and collaboration clients such as RealPresence Desktop or the Skype for Business client.
Setting the System as Your Audio Device for Communication Clients
When your laptop is connected to a RealPresence Trio system, you can set the system as your
microphone and speakers for communication and collaboration clients, like RealPresence Desktop,
BroadSoft BroadTouch Communicator, or Skype for Business.
Depending on the capabilities of the client, you can use the system to accept, hold and resume, and end
calls placed and received in the client. Note that the status of the calls may differ between the client and
the system depending on the capabilities of the client.
Polycom, Inc.
Connecting Bluetooth and USB Devices
Requirement
• Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• OS X 10.9.x (Maverick)
• OS X 10.10.x (Yosemite)
• OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan)
• OS X 10.12.x (Sierra)
• Polycom RealPresence Desktop
• Skype for Business
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