(Adapted by Atlantic Broadband)
Overview of Polycom VVX Business Media Phones 
 
 
 
VVX 500 and 600 Hardware Feature Descriptions (continued) 
Reference 
Number 
Feature  Feature Description 
9  Headset key  Enables you to place and receive calls through a headset. The key glows 
green when an analog headset is activated, and blue when a USB or 
Bluetooth headset is activated. 
10  Touchscreen  Enables you to select items and navigate menus on the touch-sensitive 
screen. Tap the screen to select and highlight screen items. To scroll, touch 
the screen, and swipe your finger up, down, right, or left. 
11  Home key  Displays the Home screen from other screens, and displays the Lines and 
Calls screens from the Home screen. 
12  Message Waiting 
Indicator 
Flashes red to indicate when you have new messages. 
13  USB port  Enables you to attach a USB flash drive, a USB headset, or a VVX Camera. 
 
 
Securing Your Phone with the Security Slot 
The security slot is located on the top, left, or right side of the phone and is indicated by a padlock  symbol.
 
See the hardware figure for your phone for the location of the security slot. 
By fastening one end of a universal security cable to a stationary object such as a desk or table, and the
 
other end to the security slot available on Polycom VVX phones, you can prevent your phone from being
 
stolen or otherwise removed. Refer to the universal security documentation for more information on
 
securing your phone. 
RELATED INFORMATION: 
Overview of Phone Hardware and Keys 
 
Overview of the Phone Interface 
Your VVX phone has icons, status indicators, and user screens help you navigate the interface and
 
understand important information on the state of your phone. 
 
User Screens 
VVX phones have four screens that display on the phones: 
●
 
Home Screen—Displays your messages, settings, and information (all VVX phones) 
●
 
Calls Screen—Displays all active and held calls on your line (VVX 201, 310, 410,
 
500, and 600 
phones) 
●
 
Lines Screen—Displays your phone lines, your favorites, and conditional soft keys (VVX 201,
 
310, 
410, 500, and 600 phones) 
●
 
Active Call Screen—Displays the active call currently in progress (VVX 500 and 600 phones) 
 
Home Screen 
On VVX phones, the phone line and icons you can select to access phone features, settings, and
 
information display on the Home screen.