Polycom VVX 500 and VVX 600 Business Media Phones and Polycom VVX Camera User’s Guide

User Tip: How to Automatically Change Your Status When Your Phone is Idle

You can enable your phone to automatically set your status to Away when your phone is idle for a certain length of time. After you touch the screen or press a key on your phone, your status changes to Available again. To enable this feature, tap Settings from Home view, and tap Basic > Preferences > Presence > Idle Timeout. From the Idle Timeout screen, enable an office hours and off hours timeout period, and enter the number of minutes your phone should be idle before your status changes to Away. For steps on how to set your office hours, see Changing Your Office Hours.

Setting Up and Managing a Buddy List

If you want to monitor other people, you need to make sure they are in your Buddy list. You add people to your Buddy list from your Contact Directory, so in order to add someone to your Buddy list, you must first add them to your Contact Directory. For information on adding a person to your contact directory see Working with Your Contact Directory.

To update your Buddy list:

1From your Contact Directory, tap the contact you want to start or stop monitoring.

1From the contact’s information screen, tap .

2From the Edit Contact screen, tap Watch Buddy, and enable or disable the field. The default setting is Disabled. When enabled, the contact is added to your Buddy list so you can monitor the contact’s status. When disabled, the contact is removed from your Buddy list, and you cannot monitor the contact’s status.

3Tap Save.

When you enabled the Watch Buddy setting for a contact, the contact displays in your Buddy list. To view your Buddy list, tap Buddies from Lines view.

User Tip: Dialing Buddies

You can quickly dial a buddy by accessing your Buddy list. From Lines view, tap Buddies, tap the buddy you want to call, and tap Dial.

Blocking Contacts from Viewing Your Status

You can prevent someone from monitoring you by blocking the contact in your Contact Directory. If you unblock the contact, the contact can add you to their Buddy list and monitor you.

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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.