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Polycom RealPresence Group 500 systems User Manual

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Polycom Document Title 1
4.0.0 | November 2012 | 3725-63715-001/A
User’s Guide for the Polycom
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RealPresence
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Group Series

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Polycom RealPresence Group 500 systems Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPolycom
ModelRealPresence Group 500 systems
CategoryConference System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Using the Remote Control

Recharging the Remote Control Battery

Powering On and Off

Power On Self Test (POST)

Navigating the Local User Interface

Calling and Answering

Placing a Call

How to initiate a video call by entering a number or name.

Calling from the Recent Calls List

Making calls using the history of previously connected sites.

Calling from the Contacts Screen

Initiating calls by selecting entries from the system's contact list.

Calling a Speed Dial Entry

Quickly calling pre-configured speed dial contacts.

Answering a Call

Methods for accepting or rejecting incoming calls.

Ending a Call

Procedure for disconnecting an active call.

Types of Video Calls You Can Make

Overview of different call protocols and formats supported.

Participating in an Encrypted Call

Understanding and managing encrypted calls and padlock icons.

Controlling What You See

Viewing Your System's IP Address

How to find and display the system's network IP address.

Selecting and Adjusting a Camera or Other Video Source

Starting and Stopping Camera Tracking with EagleEye Director

Setting and Using Camera Presets

Switching Between Full-Screen Video and the Home Screen

Controlling What You Hear

Adjusting Volume

How to increase or decrease the audio volume of the meeting.

Muting the Microphone

Enjoying Stereo Audio in Video Calls

Showing Content

Showing Content with People+Content IP

Using the People+Content IP application for sharing computer content remotely.

Showing Content from a Computer Connected Directly to RealPresence Group Systems

Connecting a computer directly to the system for content sharing.

Working with Directory and Contact Entries

Searching for Directory Contacts

How to find and locate contacts within the system's directory.

Including Multiple Sites in Calls

Placing a Multipoint Call

Steps to initiate and add multiple participants to a call.

Hanging Up a Multipoint Call

How to end individual or all connections in a multipoint call.

Passwords for Multipoint Calls

Understanding and configuring meeting passwords for multipoint calls.

Multipoint Viewing Layouts

Customizing how participants and content are displayed during calls.

Changing the Way Calls Are Answered

Temporarily Refusing Calls

Setting the system to automatically reject incoming calls.

Answering Video Calls Automatically

Configuring the system to accept incoming calls without manual intervention.

Muting Automatically Answered Video Calls

Managing audio muting for automatically answered calls.

Using a Polycom SoundStation® IP 7000 Conference Phone with a Polycom RealPresence Group System

Using Microsoft Outlook Calendaring

Viewing Scheduled Meetings

How to see upcoming meetings scheduled in Outlook.

Joining a Scheduled Meeting

Steps to participate in a scheduled meeting directly from the system.

Managing Contacts Using Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 or Microsoft Lync Server 2010

Multipoint Calls Using Centralized Conferencing Control Protocol (CCCP)

Muting in a CCCP Call

How call organizers can mute participants in CCCP calls.

Using Avaya Network Features with Video Calls

Customizing Your Workspace

Allowing the Far-End System to Control Your Camera

Enabling remote control of the local camera by participants at the far end.

Adjusting for Room Lighting

Using backlight compensation to improve video quality in challenging lighting.

Allowing Video Display on the Web

Troubleshooting

Placing a Test Call

How to perform a test call to verify system setup and connectivity.

System Information

Viewing details about system name, network, and usage.

Status

Checking system status including active alerts, call control, audio, LAN, and servers.

System Diagnostics

Color Bars

Testing monitor color settings for optimal picture quality.

Speaker Test

Verifying audio cable connections and tone generation.

Audio Meter

Measuring audio signal strength from microphones and inputs.

Reset System

Instructions for resetting system settings or the directory.

Near End Loop

Testing internal and external audio/video components for the far end.

Camera Tracking

Diagnostic checks for EagleEye Director camera and microphone functionality.

Searching Documentation

Using the Knowledge Base

How to find more troubleshooting information using the knowledge base.

Contacting Technical and Solution Support

Polycom Technical Support

How to contact Polycom support for installation and setup issues.

Polycom Solution Support

Information on implementation, maintenance, and professional services.

Regulatory Notices

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