Polycom CX300 R2 Desktop Phone User Guide
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Power and Startup Issues
The following table lists a potential issue that can occur when powering or starting your phone and a 
possible solution.
Power and Startup Issue and Solution
Call Activity Issues
The following table lists potential issues that can occur when placing or receiving calls on your phone and 
possible solutions.
Call Activity Issues and Solutions
Display Messages
The following table lists a potential message that can display on your phone, the issue the message 
addresses, and a possible solution.
Issue Solution
Your phone has no power. Do one of the following:
• Verify that no lights appear on the unit when it is powered 
on.
• Verify that the USB port provides power.
• Plug the phone into another USB port where the power is 
known to be working.
Note: The phone does not work if the phone is connected to a 
bus-powered USB hub.
Issue Solution
The keys on your phone do not function properly.  Do one of the following:
• Press the keys more slowly. 
• Contact your system administrator to ensure that your 
account is configured properly.
You cannot place a call. Make sure you are signed into your Lync client. 
Your phone does not ring when receiving an 
incoming call.
Do one of the following:
• If you are trying to use the speakerphone, make sure the 
handset is on-hook.
• Make sure that the speaker volume is high enough to hear 
audio.
• Make sure your phone is set as your primary device. For 
more information, see the section Make Your Polycom 
CX300 R2 Your Primary Audio Device.
• Make sure that the volume is not muted on your computer.