Polycom IP 500/501 SIP 1.6 Using SoundPoint IP 500/501 SIP, Placing a Call, Using the Handset

Using SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP

Placing a Call

Using the Handset:

1.To obtain dial tone, pick up the hand- set.

2.Dial the desired number,

OR

Dial by SIP URL or IP† address:

•After obtaining dial tone press Name

•Enter URL or IP (press * for “.” and # for “@”)

•Press Send to complete the call.

During a call, users can alternate between handset, headset, or hands-

free modes by pressing the or keys, or picking up the handset.

Using Hands-Free Speakerphone Mode:

1.With the handset on-hook, press a line

key, , or NewCall to obtain dial tone.

2.Dial the desired number,

OR

Dial by SIP URL or IP† address as above.

Using the Headset:

1. With the optional headset connected,

press a line key, , or NewCall toSee also Headset Memory Mode. obtain dial tone.

2.Dial the desired number,

OR

Dial by SIP URL or IP† address as above.

Users also have the option to dial directly from the dial pad without first getting dial tone. Simply enter the number then lift the handset or press the Dial soft key or press the or keys.

In all cases, the active call will appear on the display showing call duration and destination.

†Examples: 10.3.0.42	To obtain the IP address of your phone, press
joe@205.173.1.24	Menu followed by Status, Platform and
sip: jane@polycom.com	Phone. The IP address is listed together with
	other phone information.

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