Polycom Soundpoint IP 550 To modify the backlight intensity, Select Backlight Idle Intensity

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The backlight automatically turns on with any button, soft key, hookswitch, USB, or telephony activity. After 20 seconds of inactivity, the backlight dims to its idle intensity.

To modify the backlight intensity:

1.Press .

2.Select Settings > Basic > Backlight Intensity.

3.Select Backlight On Intensity.

4.Scroll to select high (default), medium, low, or off, and then press the Select soft key. Press the Save soft key to accept your changes.

5.Select Backlight Idle Intensity.

6.Scroll to select high, medium, low (default), or off, and then press the Select soft key. Press the Save soft key to accept your changes.

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Contents User Guide for the Polycom SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Page About This Guide Changes to This GuideUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Contents User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Troubleshooting Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Viii Getting Started with Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Parts List Connecting Network and Power Source Assembling Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop PhonePower over Ethernet AC PowerTo connect the AC power To connect the handset and optional headset Connecting the Handset and Optional HeadsetTo connect the PoE Attaching the Base To attach the base as a desk mount To attach the base as a wall mount Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Registering Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop PhoneFeatures of your SoundPoint IP 550 phone are DescriptionGetting Started with Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Icon Description Using the Navigation Keys Before You Use Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop PhoneUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Customizing Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Changing the Appearance of Time and Date Configuring Basic SettingsTo configure the time and date formats Changing the Display Contrast To adjust the contrast on the phone displaySelect Settings Basic Contrast Changing the Backlight IntensityTo modify the backlight intensity Select Backlight Idle IntensitySelect Settings Basic Preferences Headset Headset Memory Enabling the Headset Memory ModeTo enable Headset Memory Mode Select Maximum IntensityTo activate Headset Memory Mode Selecting the Ring Type Selecting the Correct Headset for Electronic HookswitchTo select a headset that supports electronic hookswitch To change the incoming ring typeTo change the language Select Settings Basic Preferences LanguageChanging the Language To change the graphic display background Select Settings Basic Preferences BackgroundChaning the Graphic Display Background Select Background Prioritize Background Adjusting the VolumeMuting the Microphone Managing Call Lists Managing Contacts To add a contact to the local contact directory manually Adding ContactsAdding Contacts Manually Select Contact DirectoryAdding Contacts From Call Lists Adding Contacts From the Corporate Directory Select Corporate DirectoryEditing Contacts To edit a contact in the local directoryTo delete a contact from the local contact directory Deleting ContactsPlacing Calls to Contacts To place a call to a contact in the local contact directorySearching for Contacts To search for a contact in the local contact directoryTo search for a contact in the corporate directory To set a distinctive ring type for a contact Managing Incoming CallsDistinguishing Calls To divert incoming calls from a particular contact Rejecting CallsDiverting Calls System Customizations Supporting Multiple LinesSupporting Multiple Line Keys Per Line Supporting Shared Lines Your SoundPoint IP 550 supports shared linesPage Placing Calls To place a call using the handset To place a call using Hands-Free Speakerphone modeTo place a call using the headset Answering CallsTo answer a call using the Hands-Free Speakerphone Answering When Not in Another CallTo answer a call using the handset Duration and destinationTo answer a call using the headset Answering When in Another CallTo end a call Ending CallsTo answer an incoming call on a shared line To redial the last call placed from your phone Redialing NumbersPlacing Calls on Hold Hosting Conference Calls Multiple Calls on HoldSetting Up Conference Calls To set up a conference callConference similar to this one will now exist Managing Conference Calls To manage a conference callSystem administrator To add a party to a conference call using the Join soft key Adding Parties to Conference CallsPress the New Call soft key Splitting Conference Calls Transferring CallsJoining Conferences Ending Conference CallsPerforming a Consulative Transfer To transfer a callPerforming a Blind Transfer To perform a blind transferTo forward all incoming calls to another party Forwarding CallsStatic Forwarding URL or IP address, refer to Placing Calls on Dynamic Forwarding To disable call forwardingEnabling Do Not Disturb To forward an incoming call to another partyAssigning Speed Dial Keys To enable Do Not DisturbTo disable Do Not Disturb Multiple Lines and Do Not DisturbAssigning New Speed Dial Keys To add or edit a speed dial index for an existing contactTo assign a new speed dial key Press and hold an unassignedUsing Voice Mail To listen to voice messagesUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Using Multiple Call Appearances User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone To read text messages Using Text MessagingSelect Features Messages Instant Messages To send a text message Do one of the following Press . Select Instant MessagesTo view and change your presence settings Using Buddy ListsPresence Settings Select Features Presence My StatusTo block or unblock a contact from your buddy list Managing BuddiesTo add or delete a contact from your buddy list Integrating With Microsoft Live Communications Server Select Features Presence Buddy StatusSelect Features Presence Buddy Status Privacy List To add a contact to your buddy listRestarting Your Phone To restart the phoneTroubleshooting Your SoundPoint IP 550 Desktop Phone Controls Power and StartupSymptom Problem Corrective Action Then select Status Network Access to Screens and SystemsLines Line Information. From Audio Settings Basic PreferencesHeadset Echo Cancellation CallingPreferences Audible Ringer Menu Basic SettingsSettings Basic Ring Type Displays Contrast onTo test your phone hardware Testing Phone HardwareProductivity Suite Status LicensesUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Service Agreements Governing LawExclusions Polycom Limited Warranty and Limitation LiabilityWarranty Exclusive Class B Digital Device or Peripheral Safety and Compliance Part 15 FCC RulesInstallation Instructions ModificationsSafety and Compliance CE and Vcci Mark Russian Compliance SoundPoint IPUse of Voice Compression through the Pstn Echo cancellationUse of IP Networks through the Pstn Use of IP Networks through the Pstn Symbols IndexUser Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Index User Guide SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Index