Polycom VVX Business Media Phones User Guide
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VVX 1500 Hardware Feature Descriptions
Reference 
Number
Feature  Feature Description
1 Camera Provides near-site video. The camera barrel is located directly behind the camera 
lens. The camera barrel adjusts the camera angle.
2 Touchscreen Enables you to select items and navigate menus on the touch-sensitive screen. 
Tap the screen to select and highlight screen items on screen. To scroll, touch the 
screen, and swipe your finger up and down.
3 Menu key Enables you to access your phone and organization’s features as well as other 
menu options.
4 Applications 
key
Enables you to access the Web Browser and Launch Pad.
5 Video key Controls the size, position, and transmission of video images.
6  Dial pad keys Provide the 10 digits, alphabetic characters, and special characters available in 
context-sensitive applications.
7 Security slot 
(on side)
Enables you to attach a universal security cable 
lock to your phone so you can 
secure it to a desktop.
8 Speaker Provides ringer and hands-free (speakerphone) audio output.
9 Transfer key Transfers a call to another party.
10 Headset key Enables you to place and receive calls through an optionally connected headset. 
The key glows green when headset mode is selected.
11 Hold key Holds an active call or resumes a held call.
12 Speakerphone 
key
Enables hands-free communication during calls. The key glows green when 
speakerphone mode is selected.
13 Do Not Disturb 
key
Cancels ring
ing and directs incoming calls to your mailbox. The key glows red 
when activated.
14 Headset 
connector
Enables you to connect a headset to the phone.
15 USB port Enables you to connect a USB flash drive to display pictures on your phone, and 
to record and play back calls.
16 Mute key Mutes audio transmission locally during calls and conferences. The key glows 
red when activated.
17  Volume keys Adjust the volume of the handset, headset, speaker, and ringer.
18 Conference 
key
Enables connection with another party for a conference.
19 Delete key Deletes data displayed on the screen.
20 Redial key Dials your most recently called contact.