VoiceStation™ 500 User Guide USER GUIDE
Contents Introduction...................................................................3 Parts List.......................................................................3 For Best Performance...................................................3 Installing VoiceStation™ 500........................................4 Using VoiceStation™ 500..............................................5 Using Bluetooth Audio..................................................8 Bluetooth Dialing Sequences.........................
Introduction Thank you for choosing Polycom’s VoiceStation™ 500. VoiceStation™ 500 uses Polycom’s unique Acoustic Clarity Technology to provide clear, full-duplex, two-way voice communication for your meetings. In addition, VoiceStation™ 500 adapts dynamically to the room environment to eliminate echoes and clipping. Three built-in microphones pick up sound all around the room so you can speak naturally and be easily understood. Please review this User Guide before using the phone.
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™ 500. ► Speak at normal volume. ► Speak toward your VoiceStation™ 500. Installing VoiceStation™ 500 1. Connect one end of the long console cable to the bottom of the phone. 2. Insert the Power Supply plug into a nearby electrical outlet. 3.
. Connect the other end of the short telephone cable to a jack wired for a standard analog phone line. ► Do not plug the VoiceStation™ 500 into a digital telephone network. Doing so may damage the phone. 6. Place VoiceStation™ 500 in the center of the room on a flat, stable surface and press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to adjust the Ringer. ► The Ringer has three modes: High, Low, and Off. The Ringer sounds when you press the Volume buttons to indicate current status.
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. The red indicator lights near the microphones will be on. The speaker is still active and you can hear the other party.
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. Ask your System Administrator for more information on special features available with your phone system. End a Call Press the On/Off button to end the call. Redial Press the Redial button.
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. WaallllM Moodduulele W ionnss DDaattaappoorrttooppttio Telephone Telephone FaxMachine Machine Fax Computer Using Bluetooth Audio Bluetooth Mode is an additional new mode of operation offered by the VoiceStation™ 500.
be established within 60 seconds, VoiceStation™ 500 will revert to POTS mode. Initiating Bluetooth Mode: Configuring the VoiceStation™ 500 for Bluetooth Mode 1. Press the Mode button to enter Bluetooth mode. The blue Mode LED should be on (either slow blinking or steady). 2. Press the Mode button again. Hold for at least 3 seconds and ensure the blue LED is fast blinking (discovering).
Transferring audio between VoiceStation™ 500 and mobile phone (for privacy) 1. Dial a telephone call according to the directions in “Making and ending a Bluetooth mobile phone call”. 2. To transfer the audio from the VoiceStation™ 500 to the mobile phone, press the * button. 3. To transfer the audio from the mobile phone back to the VoiceStation™ 500, press the * button again.
2. Ensure you have turned on the Bluetooth mode. Press and hold the Mode button for at least 3 seconds and ensure the blue LED is fast blinking (discovering). You will hear a series of tones on VoiceStation™ 500 indicating that your Bluetooth device has discovered the VoiceStation™ 500. On your Bluetooth device, select PLCM VS500 as the discovered device and when prompted for the Password, enter ‘0000’.
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. To make a POTS call while in Bluetooth mode, press the Mode button, press the On/Off button, then dial the phone number. When complete, press the On/Off button.
Wired Audio Mode via 2.5mm Jack Use the provided mobile phone connector cable to connect your mobile phone to the VoiceStation™ 500’s 2.5mm audio input/ output jack. The mobile phone connector cable will plug into a standard 2.5mm headset jack on your mobile phone. A headset adaptor may be necessary to adapt your mobile phone to this connector. Adaptors are widely available at electronics stores and mobile phone outlets for universal hands-free kits.
2. When the incoming call ring is heard, answer it as you normally would. Redialing the last dialed number in Wired Audio Mode • Redial the last number using the mobile phone or computer connected to the VoiceStation™ 500. Transferring audio between devices in Wired Audio Mode • The connector cable (mobile phone or computer) with 2.5 mm connector needs to be removed from the mobile phone or computer.
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.
Maintenance Clean the VoiceStation™ 500 with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol- or petroleum-based cleaners. Troubleshooting No Dial Tone ► Check that all connections are correct and tight. ► Make sure the short cable is connected to a standard analog phone line. ► Try a different telephone line. Phone Does Not Ring Muffled or “In a Well” Reception ► Speak closer to the phone so that the microphones pick up your speech more accurately. ► Add more sound absorbency to the room.
Polycom Limited Warranty Polycom warrants to the end user that the system will be in good working order on the date Polycom or its authorized reseller delivers or installs the system, whichever is later (Warranty Date). If you notify Polycom or its Authorized Dealer within one year of the Warranty Date that the system is not in good working order, Polycom will, without charge , repair or replace, at its option, the system components that are not in good working order.
suppliers may be commenced more than twenty-four (24) months after the cause of action accrues. THIS PARAGRAPH SETS FORTH THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EQUIPMENT AND REGARDLESS OF A FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Copyright All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions.
Canadian Department of Communications Notice This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme N M B-003 du Canada. Ring Equivalency Number (REN) The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. Typically the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0).
This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.’’ “NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each relevant terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
CE Mark R & TTE Directive (EU Only) This VoiceStation™ 500 has been marked with the CE mark. This mark indicates compliance with EEC Directives 89/336/ EEC, 73/23/EEC1999/5/EC. A full copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Polycom Ltd., 270 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4DX, UK. Polycom Ltd. tímto prohlašuje, že tento VoiceStation™ 500 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede Polycom Ltd.
Alulírott, Polycom Ltd. nyilatkozom, hogy a VoiceStation™ 500 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Niniejszym Polycom Ltd. oświadcza, że VoiceStation™ 500 jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE Polycom Ltd. declara que este VoiceStation™ 500 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Polycom Ltd.
New Zealand Compliance Info Important Notice: Under power failure conditions, this telephone may not operate. Please ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use. This device may be subject to ringing or Bell tinkle when certain other devices are connected to the same line. If this occurs the problem should not be referred to the Telecom Faults Service.
South Africa Compliance Info Important Notice to South African customers: Polycom recommends the use of an external 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: Design Modifications CC Att: Petrus Geyser P.O.
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