Figure 4 below shows how the external dial pad and microphones can be positioned to enhance the
Polycom CX5000 device in a larger conference rooms.
Figure 4. External dial pad and satellite microphones
Using the Polycom CX5000 as a Conference Phone
If the Polycom CX5000 device is not connected to your computer, it still works as a standard
conference telephone. This section describes how you can use the Polycom CX5000 device to send
and receive phone calls and conference calls. This section covers only the audio functions for the
Polycom CX5000 device and does not require the installation of Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007
or Microsoft Office Communicator 2007.
Adjusting the ringer and speaker volume
The Volume Up
buttons control depends on the state of the device. The volume levels that you set are retained from
one meeting to the next until you change them. Table 1 below summarizes the modes for volume
settings.
Table1. Ringer and speaker volume
State of device
Not connected to
computer, and
phone is on hook
Device not
connected to
computer, and
phone is off hook
Connected to
computer and phone
is either on hook or
off hook
and the Volume Down
Volume mode
Adjusts the ringer
Adjust the Volume Up
volume
buttons to desired ringer volume level.
While the device is ringing, adjust the Volume Up
and the Volume Down
volume level.
Adjusts the
Press the Volume Up
speaker volume
button to view the Call Volume screen on the
touch screen display.
During a phone conversation, adjust the Volume
Up
desired speaker volume.
Simultaneously
Press the Volume Up
adjusts both the
button to view the Call Volume screen on the
ringer and the
touch screen display.
speaker volume
During a phone conversation, adjust the Volume
Up
desired volume level for the call and the ringer.
buttons control ringer and speaker volume. What the
Description
and the Volume Down
buttons to desired
or the Volume Down
and the Volume Down
buttons to the
or the Volume Down
and the Volume Down
buttons to the
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