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General| Resolution | 320 x 240 pixels |
|---|---|
| Line Keys | 6 |
| Lines | 6 |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| PoE Class | Class 2 |
| Protocols | SIP |
| HD Voice | Yes |
| Bluetooth Support | No |
| Wi-Fi Support | No |
| Display | Color LCD |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x 10/100 Mbps |
| Headset Port | RJ9 |
| Audio Codecs | G.711, G.722, iLBC |
| Speakerphone | Full-duplex |
User guide for Polycom VVX Business Media Phones with Skype for Business.
Methods for signing into Skype for Business using User ID, PC, PIN, or Web Sign In.
Step-by-step guide to signing in with user credentials.
Signing in via PC using Better Together over Ethernet (BToE).
Signing in using PIN Authentication credentials.
Signing in using the Web Sign In method.
How to sign in as a guest user using Skype for Business credentials or PIN.
Signing in as a guest using user credentials.
Signing in as a guest using PIN authentication.
Signing in as a guest using Web Sign In.
Signing in as a guest using Skype for Business client via BToE.
Information on locking the phone to prevent unauthorized access.
How to create and set a numerical lock code for the phone.
Procedure to lock the phone anytime or after a set idle period.
How to unlock the phone using the set lock code.
Steps to change the existing lock code.
How to reset the lock code if forgotten.
Guide to placing and answering audio calls on VVX phones.
Methods for placing audio calls, including from dialer, recent calls, and directories.
How to place a call by entering a phone number via the dialer.
Steps to place international calls using the star key and country code.
How to place calls from the list of recent calls.
How to call contacts from the Favorites list or Home/Lines screen.
Procedure to call favorites from the Favorites list.
How to quickly call favorites from the Home or Lines screen.
How to search and call contacts from various directories.
Steps to place a call directly from a directory.
How to search and call contacts from the directory search screen.
How to call a member of a distribution list.
How to place calls when the phone is locked.
How to place intercom calls for quick messages.
Procedure to place an intercom call.
How to place an intercom call during an active call.
How to place calls using line keys on expansion modules.
How to recall the last contact called using Redial.
Methods for answering incoming audio calls.
Procedure for answering an incoming call.
How to answer a call from the Calls screen.
How to answer an incoming call while already in a call.
Using the Auto Answer feature for incoming calls.
How to answer calls without unlocking the phone.
How to answer an intercom call.
How to answer calls using expansion module line keys.
How to switch audio output between handset, headset, and speakerphone.
How to mute and unmute the microphone during calls.
Procedures for placing calls on hold and resuming them.
How to place an active audio call on hold.
How to view and resume held calls.
How to resume calls held on expansion modules.
How to end an active audio call.
How to end a held call after resuming it.
Methods for transferring active or held calls to another person.
How to select a default transfer type for all calls.
Steps to transfer a call using different transfer types.
How to cancel a call transfer before it is complete.
Using Call Park feature to park and retrieve calls on the Skype for Business Server.
How to park up to eight active or held calls on your line.
How to retrieve parked calls from another phone or the same phone.
How to view and manage calls on the Lines screen.
How to display calls for each line from the Lines screen.
How to view multiple calls on your line from the Calls screen.
How to manage calls by holding, resuming, or transferring.
How to ignore or reject incoming calls.
How to ignore or silence a call to stop the phone from ringing.
How to reject a call and send it directly to voicemail.
How to send incoming calls from a specific contact directly to voicemail.
Using Do Not Disturb (DND) to automatically reject calls.
How to enable DND to prevent phone ringing and send calls to voicemail.
How DND applies to multiple lines and per-line configuration.
How to enable DND for a particular line.
How to redirect calls by forwarding or diverting them.
Options for forwarding calls when registered with Skype for Business Server.
How to forward all calls to a Skype for Business contact.
How to forward calls directly to voicemail.
How to simultaneously ring a group of Skype for Business contacts.
How to forward incoming calls directly to delegates.
How to enable delegates' phones to ring simultaneously.
How to divert calls from a specific contact to another contact.
Tips for optimizing video call quality and experience.
How to use a USB camera with VVX 500/501 and 600/601 phones.
How to use the camera's privacy shutter.
Explanation of camera LED indicators and status messages.
How to update video settings for call display.
How to set the maximum call rate for video calls.
How to stop transmitting video automatically at the start of calls.
How to adjust video clarity settings like brightness, contrast, and sharpness.
How to customize video call display and PIP settings.
How to update the display of the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) window.
How to adjust settings for appearance of received far-end video.
How to enable displaying all incoming videos on the full screen.
How to place a video call.
How to start sending video during an audio-only call.
How to switch locations of your video and the far-side video.
How to display far-side video on the full screen.
How to exit full screen view and video display.
How to stop transmitting video at any time during a call.
What happens when the far side stops sending video.
How to manage video calls within the Calls screen.
How phone displays video for conference participants.
How to handle video calls when no USB camera is attached.
How to place audio-only calls.
How to initiate conference calls with Skype for Business contacts.
Steps to initiate a conference call and invite contacts.
How to initiate conference calls with groups of contacts.
Steps to initiate a group conference call.
How to initiate a conference call with members of a distribution list.
How presenters can manage conference participants.
Using Boss-Admin to manage phones and calls on network.
How to assign delegates to your line using Skype for Business client.
How bosses and delegates manage calls on the boss's line.
How to record active audio calls on the phone.
How to stop recording a call before it ends.
How to store, add, view, update, and delete contacts.
Searching Skype for Business and Outlook directories.
How to search and manage Microsoft distribution lists (DLs).
Adding and calling Skype for Business contacts.
Using Group Paging to send one-way audio announcements.
Using Push to Talk (PTT) to transmit messages like a walkie-talkie.
How to customize line keys on the Lines screen.
How to use Bluetooth headsets with VVX 600/601 phones for calls.
How to pair and connect a smartphone for handling calls.
How to connect and use a headset for calls.
Using Polycom Desktop Connector (PDC) to control phone with computer.
Using BToE for Skype for Business communication and call control.
How to pair your phone with your computer using BToE.
How to restart the phone for troubleshooting or configuration updates.
How to reset the phone to factory default settings.
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