Accessibility Features
Topics:
• Features for Hearing-Impaired Users
• Features for Mobility-Impaired Users
• Features for Vision-Impaired and Blind Users
Polycom products include a number of features to accommodate any type of user. The following sections 
describe accessibility features for hearing, vision, or mobility-impaired users available on VVX Business 
Media Phone.
Features for Hearing-Impaired Users
The following table lists the accessibility features for hearing-impaired users.
Accessibility Features for Hearing-Impaired Users
Accessibility Feature Description
Visual message indicators An indicator light on the phone indicates that new messages 
are waiting. Icons on the screen also indicate that the phone 
has new messages.
Adjustable ring tone and volume You can choose from a variety of ring tones for the phone. 
You can also change the volume of the ringer to suit your 
needs and choose different ring tones for contacts.
Adjustable call volume If you're in a call, you can raise or lower the volume of the 
voice on the far end and of other sounds you hear.
Visual notifications Indicators on the screen (such as flashing bars or icons) let 
you know when calls are incoming, outgoing, active, or held. 
Indicators can also indicate phone status and if certain 
features are activated.
Visual ringing Certain VVX models have visual ringing that enables the 
screen to flash bright orange for incoming calls (contact your 
system administrator).
Electronic hookswitch support If you use a headset that supports electronic hookswitch 
(EHS), you can use the controls on your headset to answer 
and end calls. In addition, you may be able to mute calls and 
control volume from your headset.
Headset Memory Mode If you use a headset, you can set up your phone so that all 
calls use your headset.
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