Polycom VVX 500 Quick Reference Manual

Quick Reference Guide
Polycom VVX 500/600
Phone Keys and Hardware of the VVX 500/600 IP phone
Features Description
Speaker Provides ringer and hands-free (speakerphone) audio output.
Dialpad Enables you to enter numbers, letters, and special characters. You can also use the
dialpad keys to select menu items that have index numbers.
Security slot The connector on the left side of your phone that enables you to attach a laptop cable
lock to your phone so you can secure it to a desktop. For more information on locking
your phone to the desktop, see Security Slots on Polycom Phones (Technical Bulletin
64654).
Message Waiting Flashes red to indicate new messages.
Indicator
Home key Press from any screen to display Home view. From Home view, press to display other
phone views.
Color touchscreen display The screen is touch-sensitive. Tap to select and highlight screen items. To scroll, touch
the screen, and swipe your finger up, down, right, or left.
Headset key Enables you to place and receive calls through a headset. The key glows green when
an analog headset is activated, and blue when a USB headset is activated.
Speakerphone key Enables you to place and receive calls using the speakerphone. The key glows green
when activated.
Mute key Mutes local audio during calls and conferences. The key glows red when activated.
Volume keys Adjust the volume of the handset, headset, speaker, and phone's ringer.
Microphone Transmits sound to other phones.
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Polycom VVX 500/600 Phone Icons and Status Indicators
The following icons and indicators may display on the screen to indicate phone, call, or buddy/contact
status, or to indicate that a feature is enabled. You can tap certain icons to access information or
features.
Icon Description
Registered line
Unregistered line
Phone warning
Placing a call
Active call using Polycom HD Voice
Held call
Incoming call (in Home view)
Incoming call (in Lines view and the
Incoming Call window)
Active conference
USB flash drive attached
Recording in progress or paused
Placed call (in Recent Calls view)
Received call (in Recent Calls view)
Missed call (in Recent Calls view)
Do Not Disturb enabled
Login credentials locked
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Icon Description
Press to view more or fewer icons in Home
view.
Status indicators in Lines view. A flashing red
bar indicates held calls. A green bar indicates
an active call.
Tap to see more information
Tap to edit
Shared line
Shared line with a held call
Call forwarding (Always) enabled
Tap to access Recent Calls
Tap to access your Message Center
Presence status (Available)
Presence status (Busy)
Presence status (Away)
Presence status (Do Not Disturb)
Presence status (Offline)
Presence status (No information)
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