Contents Introduction..........1 Parts.List............ 1 Installing.SoundPoint .IP.500/501.SIP... 2 ® Connecting Network and Power Source ........2 Connecting the Handset and Optional Headset ....3 Attaching the Base ..............3 Features............. 4 Key.Descriptions.......... 5 Using.SoundPoint .IP.500/501.SIP....6 ® Placing a Call ................6 Answering a Call ..............7 Call Hold and Resume ............7 Multiple Calls on Hold ............7 Microphone Mute ..............8...
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Class B Digital Device or Peripheral ........22 Modifications ................23 Installation Instructions ............23 Plug Acts as Disconnect Device ..........23 Industry Canada (IC) ............23 CE and VCCI Mark ..............23 Polycom.Limited.Warranty. and.Limitation.Liability....... 23 Exclusions..........24 Warranty.Exclusive........24 Service.Agreements........24 Limitations.of.Liability........ 25 Disclaimer.
If you ® SoundPoint IP 500/501 SIP package. are missing any items, please contact your Check this list before installation to ensure system administrator. ® Polycom SoundPoint IP 500/501 SIP Power Adapter (specification varies according to country) Directories Applications Menu...
LAN cable as shown. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Option Using an Inline Power Cable (optional acces- sory from Polycom), the phone can be alter- nately powered from a Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant switch or hub. Inline Power Cables exist for both IEEE 802.3af and Cisco pre-standard PoE options.
2. Connect the headset (optional accessory) to the headset jack on the back of the phone. For information on headsets, please visit www.polycom.com and choose the Support link. HEADSET HANDSET Attaching the Base 1. Place all cords in the recessed area 2.
Features Line/Speed Dial Keys Use these keys to activate up to three lines or speed dials that can be assigned to your phone. Display Control Keys Speakerphone Use the arrow keys to scroll through the Microphone Mute displayed information. Use the Sel key to select Headset a field of displayed data and the Del key to...
Key.Descriptions Feature Key Description Allows for hands-free communication during calls. Mutes audio transmission locally during calls. Allows users to place and receive calls through an optionally con- Directories Directories nected headset. Directories Applications Line or Speed Dial keys. Applications Menu Applications Menu Call Lists...
Using.SoundPoint .IP.500/501.SIP ® Placing a Call During a call, you can alternate Using the Handset: between handset, headset, or hands-free modes by pressing the 1. To obtain dial tone, pick up the handset. keys, or picking up 2. Dial the desired number. Conference Directories the handset. Services Using Hands-Free Speakerphone Mode: Call Lists Conference Directories...
My Status Hold Hold Hold Hold Services PQRS WXYZ OPER When your SoundPoint IP 500/501 phone is configured for silent PQRS WXYZ Menu OPER PQRS WXYZ ring, press the ringing Line key or the Answer soft key and you Redial...
Microphone Mute During a call, press . The LED on the You can still hear all other parties while phone lights up and a flashing microphone Mute is enabled. on the display indicates that the other party To turn off Microphone Mute, press Conference Directories (parties) cannot hear you.
Applications Menu Call Lists Messages Transferring a Call Conference Do Not Disturb the transfer. This can be done as 1. During a call, press or the Transfer soon as the ringback sound is heard Trnsfer soft key (the active call is or you can wait until the third party PQRS WXYZ...
Call Forwarding You can configure your phone so that all incoming calls are forwarded to another Call forwarding is not available on shared party (known as static forwarding). You lines. can also forward calls while the phone is This feature is local to the phone, and may ringing (known as dynamic forwarding). be overridden by call server settings. For more information, contact your system All incoming calls can be forwarded to administrator.
Menu Messages Do Not Disturb (Optional) If multiple lines are in use, Do Press to prevent the phone from Do Not Disturb Not Disturb can be set on a line-by-line ringing on incoming calls. A flashing icon basis. Contact your system administrator and text on the display indicates that Do for further details.
For information on supported headsets to key repeatedly to return to the provide electronic hookswitch features of idle. Messages placing, answering, and ending calls, go to www.polycom.com/support/voice and Do Not Disturb enter the string “Headset Compatibility List” in the Knowledge Base text box. WXYZ Hold...
For additional choices, press More followed by: 4. Info to view information about the call. 5. Save to store the contact to the Contact To quickly view respective call lists from the idle display: Directory. 6. Clear to delete the call from list. Press for Placed Calls.
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To search for a particular contact in the corporate directory: 1. Press Conference Directories 2. Select Corporate Directory. 3. Search for the contact in one of the Services following ways: Menu a Use to scroll Call Lists through the list to find the Messages contact.
Add Contacts From Corporate Directory: “Entry saved” appears on the Conference Directories 1. Press graphic display. Only the first 2. Select Corporate Directory. name, last name, and phone Services 3. Search for the contact. (See To number are saved. Menu search for a particular contact in the corporate directory, on previ- Call Lists...
Multiple Lines ® Your SoundPoint IP 500/501 SIP can support up to three lines, each associated with its own line key. Lines can be configured for private or shared lines. Directories Typically, the top-most line key is reserved for the principal Directory Number (DN) of Services Menu the phone.
Shared Lines The phone supports shared lines . A shared line is indicated by a different line icon. In the figure, the first line is private and the second line is shared. If two phones share a line, an incoming call to that number will cause both phones to ring.
Distinctive Ringing / Call Treatment You can set distinctive incoming ringing tones for contacts in their local directory. This allows identification of a contact by a specific ring tone. To set a distinctive ring for a local contact: 5. Press the Save soft key or Cancel 1.
Optional.Features Text Messaging You can send and receive Text messages front of the phone and optionally a visual on their phone. SIP Instant (Text) Messag- notification on the display. ing is supported in real-time. YReceived messages will be indicated by a flashing Message Waiting Indicator LED on the Menu To read text messages:...
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5. Press the Save soft key or Cancel to abandon the change then press to return to the idle display. Conference Directories The figures show a typical Buddy Status screen dis- Services play of monitored phones and a My Status display. Menu Call Lists Messages...
Troubleshooting No Dial-Tone Verify power is correctly applied to the Verify if dial tone is present on any other ® SoundPoint IP 500/501 SIP phone: audio paths: • Check that the display is illumi- • Switch between handset, headset nated. (if present) or hands-free to see if •...
No Response from Feature Key Presses Conference Directories Verify phone is in active state: Services • Make a call to the phone to check • Press followed by Status Menu for inbound call display and ring- Call Lists and Lines to confirm line is actively Messages ing as normal.
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