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About This Guide

This VVX 500 and VVX 600 business media phones and VVX camera user guide uses a number of conventions that help you to understand information and perform tasks.

This guide contains overview information for people who are just starting to learn about their VVX 500 or VVX 600 phone, or who have experience, but need a quick refresher. It is intended for beginning users, as well as intermediate and advanced users who want to learn about their phone’s features.

Conventions Used in this Guide

This user guide contains terms, graphical elements, and a few typographic conventions. Familiarizing yourself with these terms, elements, and conventions helps you successfully perform tasks.

Terms and Writing Conventions

∙The Phone/your phone These terms refer to either the VVX 500 or VVX 600 phone. Unless specifically noted in this guide, especially with regard to phone graphics, both phones operate in the same way and the information in this guide applies to both phones.

∙Tap This term refers to touching an item on the screen with your finger and then lifting your finger.

∙Press This action refers to depressing a key on the keypad or pressing a screen item for a second or two.

∙Press and hold When you press and hold a screen item, you need to touch the screen for a second or two before lifting your finger.

∙Tap Submenu > Submenu > Submenu This convention describes how to access submenus. Each submenu name is in boldface and separated by a ‘greater than’ symbol. If the instructions indicate to tap Basic > Preferences > Language, tap the Basic submenu, tap the Preferences submenu, and tap the Language submenu.

∙Highlight This action refers to tapping an item on the screen so that its appearance brightens. Soft keys apply to highlighted items.

∙Select Selecting an item on the screen refers to tapping the item so that another screen opens.

∙ Views Your phone has four main views: Home, Calls, Active Call, and Lines (the default view). A view is a specific screen on the phone interface that provides unique information and enables you to perform specific tasks.

∙Dialpad The dialpad is the area of the keypad you use to enter numbers and characters. The dialpad consists of all the number keys, as well as the asterisk (*) and pound (#) keys.

∙Scroll This action describes how to view lists that appear on more than one screen. To scroll through items or lists, touch the screen, and then drag your finger up, down, left, or right. To stop scrolling, stop the dragging motion.

Polycom, Inc.

vvx 500 specifications

The Polycom VVX 500 is a highly versatile business media phone designed to enhance communication and collaboration in the workplace. Ideal for professionals who require advanced call handling and unified communications, the VVX 500 offers a blend of features and technologies tailored for seamless connectivity and user experience.

One of the standout features of the VVX 500 is its large, high-resolution color touchscreen display. Measuring 3.5 inches, this intuitive interface provides easy access to call features, contacts, and applications, allowing users to navigate through options with minimal effort. The display not only enriches the user experience but also supports a wide range of visual applications that enhance productivity.

Equipped with a powerful audio engine, the VVX 500 delivers exceptional sound quality during calls. It features Polycom's Acoustic Clarity Technology, which ensures clear audio reproduction and reduces background noise, enabling natural conversations even in busy environments. The phone also supports HD Voice, which enhances the clarity of voice transmissions and offers an immersive audio experience.

In terms of connectivity, the VVX 500 is built with dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing for high-speed network access and seamless integration with existing network infrastructure. This ensures that users can take full advantage of high-definition audio and video communication without any lag. The phone is also compatible with Power over Ethernet (PoE), simplifying installation and reducing cable clutter.

The VVX 500 supports a variety of business applications, enabling users to access critical information at their fingertips. This includes integration with Microsoft Exchange and Skype for Business, making it easy to manage calendars and contacts within the phone interface. The phone also features support for various provisioning protocols, simplifying deployment and management in enterprise environments.

Security is a top priority, and the VVX 500 encompasses comprehensive security features, including encryption for voice and signaling data. This ensures that communications remain confidential and safe from potential threats.

As a sophisticated communication tool, the Polycom VVX 500 provides businesses with the capabilities needed to enhance productivity and collaboration. Its combination of advanced features, high-quality audio and visual capabilities, and user-friendly interface makes it an indispensable asset in any professional setting.