Polycom IP 550 manual About This Guide

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About This Guide

Thank you for choosing the SoundPoint IP 550 SIP, a full-duplex, hands-free phone. This unit provides business telephony features and functions such as multiple call appearances, call hold, transfer, and conference over an IP network.

In this User Guide, you will find everything you need to quickly use your new phone. Be sure to verify with your system administrator that your network is prepared for configuring your SoundPoint IP 550 SIP phone. As well, be sure to read the Parts List and Regulatory Notices sections in this guide before you set up and use the SoundPoint IP 550 SIP phone. This information can also be found at http://www.polycom.com/support/voip/.

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Contents User Guide for the SoundPoint IP Trademark Information About This Guide User Guide for the SoundPoint IP Contents Using the Basic Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Using the Advanced Features of Your SoundPoint IP PhoneTroubleshooting Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Contents User Guide SoundPoint IP Viii Getting Started with Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Power adapter specification varies according to country Parts ListAssembling Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Connecting Network and Power Source Connecting the Handset and Optional Headset Optional Attaching the BaseTo attach the base as a desk mount To attach the base as a wall mount Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Hookswitch Getting Started with Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Using the Navigation Keys Customizing Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Time and Date Configuring Basic SettingsDisplay Contrast Select Settings Basic ContrastBacklight Intensity Select Backlight On Intensity Select Settings Basic Backlight IntensityHeadset Memory Mode Select Settings Basic Preferences Headset MemoryRing Type Select Settings Basic Ring Type Select Settings Basic Preferences LanguageLanguage Support Muting the Microphone Adjusting the VolumeManaging Call Lists Managing Contacts Adding ContactsSelect Contact Directory Customizing Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Editing Contacts Deleting Contacts Searching For a Contact Placing a Call to a ContactDistinguishing Calls Managing Incoming CallsDiverting Calls Rejecting CallsSupporting Multiple Lines System CustomizationsSupporting Multiple Line Keys Per Line Supporting Shared Lines User Guide SoundPoint IP Using the Basic Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Placing a Call To place a call using the handset Answering a Call Duration and destination Key will stop the ringing for that call To answer an incoming call on a shared line Redialing a Number Ending a CallPutting a Call on Hold Call the first party Setting Up a ConferenceTo split a conference call To transfer a call on Transferring a CallDuring a call, press or the Trnsfer soft key Forwarding Calls AdministratorPress and select Features Forward Enabling Do Not Disturb Assigning Speed Dial Keys Change the Speed Dial Index More voice messages are waiting at the message center Using Voice MailUser Guide SoundPoint IP Using Multiple Call Appearances Using the Advanced Features of Your SoundPoint IP 550 PhoneUser Guide SoundPoint IP Using Text Messaging Select Features Messages Instant Messages Presence Using Buddy ListsManaging Buddies Integrating With Microsoft Live Communications Server Press , then select Features Presence Buddy StatusRestarting Your Phone Select Features Presence Buddy Status Privacy ListPress , then select Settings Advanced Restart Phone User Guide SoundPoint IP Troubleshooting Your SoundPoint IP 550 Phone Symptom Problem Corrective Action Power and StartupControls To Restarting Your Phone on Access to Screens and SystemsCalling Audio DisplaysRegulatory Notices Polycom Limited Warranty and Limitation Liability CE and Vcci Mark User Guide SoundPoint IP Regulatory Notices Index User Guide SoundPoint IP Index User Guide SoundPoint IP Index