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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using Bluetooth Audio ..........8 Bluetooth Dialing Sequences ........13 Wired Audio Mode via 2.5mm Jack......14 Maintenance ..............17 Troubleshooting ............17 Polycom Limited Warranty ..........18 Limitation of Liability ..........18 Copyright ..............19 US and Canada Regulatory and Compliance Information ........19 Exhibit J - Customer Information .......21 VoiceStation™...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing Polycom’s Please review this User Guide before VoiceStation™ 500. VoiceStation™ 500 using the phone. Save this User Guide for uses Polycom’s unique Acoustic Clarity future reference. Technology to provide clear, full-duplex, Please take a moment now to complete two-way voice communication for your and mail your VoiceStation™...

  • Page 4: For Best Performance

    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™...

  • Page 5: Using Voicestation™ 500

    ► If you do not hear a dial tone, you may not be connected to an analog telephone line. For assistance, contact your System Admin- istrator. Using VoiceStation™ 500 The Polycom VoiceStation™ 500 the phone is in Wired Audio mode (with a ® supports three modes of operation: cable connected).

  • Page 6: Answer A Call

    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.
  • Page 7 Pair with Bluetooth Device Press the Mode 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 this key.

  • Page 8: Using Bluetooth Audio

    Private Conversations Plug a telephone into the data port on the VoiceStation™ 500 wall module. Press the Hold button to place the call on hold, then pick up the receiver of the telephone connected to the data port. You may also connect a fax machine or computer modem to the data port.
  • Page 9 be established within 60 seconds, VoiceStation™ 500 will revert to 2. Dial the phone number on the Blue- POTS mode. tooth-enabled mobile phone or press the On/Off button on VoiceStation™ 500 to dial the last dialed number on Initiating Bluetooth Mode: the mobile phone.
  • Page 10 Transferring audio between VoiceStation™ you press the On/Off button. 500 and mobile phone (for privacy) 1. Dial a telephone call according 2. Press the On/Off button on the to the directions in “Making and VoiceStation™ 500 to get the POTS ending a Bluetooth mobile phone dial tone.
  • Page 11 2. Ensure you have turned on the Transferring audio between VoiceStation™ 500 and computer Bluetooth mode. Press and hold the Mode button for at least 3 seconds 1. In order to transfer audio from and ensure the blue LED is fast VoiceStation™...
  • Page 12 3. Dial the call using the keypad of the VoiceStation™ 500. 4. To end the call, press the On/Off button on the VoiceStation™ 500. 5. Press the Hold button on the VoiceStation™ 500 to resume the call with the Bluetooth device. Changing between calls in different modes (POTS to/from Bluetooth) 1.

  • Page 13: Wired Audio Mode Via 2.5Mm Jack

    MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and Audio Mode corporate IP softphones, with the audio 1. Make sure the VoiceStation™ 500 is quality of Polycom’s legendary conference set up as described in the “Configur- phones. Simply plug the Computer Call- ing the Wired Audio Mode” section ing Cable into your VoiceStation™...
  • Page 14 2. When the incoming call ring is Muting a call on VoiceStation™ 500 heard, answer it as you normally 1. Press the Mute button on the would. VoiceStation™ 500 to mute/unmute a call as described in the “POTS Redialing the last dialed number in Wired Mode”...
  • Page 15 Adjusting Microphone Settings on Computer (Optional): For best audio performance when using the Computer Calling Cable with VoiceStation™ 500, be sure to turn on “Mic Boost” in the Windows® XP Sounds and Audio Devices menu as shown below. (Settings may vary depending on Operating System.) Start →...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Maintenance Clean the VoiceStation™ 500 with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol- or petroleum-based cleaners. Troubleshooting No Dial Tone Muffled or “In a Well” Reception ► Check that all connections are cor- rect and tight. ► Speak closer to the phone so that ►...

  • Page 17: Polycom Limited Warranty

    For personal be, of the equipment that gives rise to the injury caused by Polycom’s negligence, claim. In no event shall Polycom and its Polycom’s liability shall be limited to affiliates and suppliers be liable for any proven damages.

  • Page 18: Copyright

    Inc. The software contained within this identification, copyright or other notices. product is protected by United States copy- Polycom® and the logo design are regis- right laws and international treaty provi- tered trademarks and VoiceStation™ 500 sions. Polycom, Inc., retains title and own- and Acoustic Clarity Technology™...
  • Page 19 Canadian Department of Communications Notice This Class [B] digital apparatus complies Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] with Canadian ICES-003. est conforme à la norme N M B-003 du Canada. Ring Equivalency Number (REN) The REN is used to determine the quantity call.

  • Page 20: Exhibit J - Customer Information

    VoiceStation™ 500, for the telephone company will notify you in repair or warranty information, please advance that temporary discontinuance of contact Polycom Inc.: 1-888-248-4143; service may be required. But if advance 1-408-474-2067 Option 1; 4750 Willow notice isn’t practical, the telephone...
  • Page 21 500 overholder de væsentlige krav og direttiva 1999/5/CE. øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Ar šo Polycom Ltd. deklarē, ka Hiermit erklärt Polycom Ltd., dass sich das VoiceStation™ 500 atbilst Direktīvas Gerät VoiceStation™ 500 in Übereinstim- 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem mung mit den grundlegenden Anforde- ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
  • Page 22 Niniejszym Polycom Ltd. oświadcza, 1999/5/EG. że VoiceStation™ 500 jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi Hér með lýsir Polycom Ltd. yfir því að stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy VoiceStation™ 500 er í samræmi við 1999/5/WE grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í...
  • Page 23 Telecom is not interested in the quality of connected to the same line. service when this Polycom VoiceStation™ 500 is connected to the internet. The General Warning: Telepermit issued for this product applies...
  • Page 24 South Africa Compliance Info Important Notice to South African customers: Polycom recommends the use of an exter- nal surge suppressor when installing any of the following products: ► VoiceStation™ 300 ► VoiceStation™ 500 A standard DM surge protector (Telkom license number: MIS/19) is available from:...
  • Page 25 Polycom, Inc. 6001 America Center Drive San Jose, CA 95002 Polycom ® , VoiceStation™, and the Polycom logo design are registered trademarks of Polycom, Inc. in the US and various countries. © 2014 Polycom, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3810-17998-001 Rev C (EN)

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