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SoundPoint IP 500/501 SIP
User Guide
SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP 2.0
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August, 2006
USER GUIDE
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Contents
Introduction ............................................... 1
Parts List ................................................... 1
Installing SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP .......... 2
Connecting Network and Power Source ................................2
Connecting the Handset and Optional Headset ....................3
Attaching the Base.................................................................3
Features .................................................... 4
Key Descriptions ......................................... 5
Using SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP ............... 6
Placing a Call ........................................................................6
Answering a Call ....................................................................7
Call Hold and Resume ...........................................................7
Multiple Calls on Hold ............................................................7
Microphone Mute ...................................................................7
General Key Use ...................................................................8
Local Conferencing ................................................................8
Splitting a Conference ...........................................................8
Transferring a Call .................................................................9
Call Timer...............................................................................9
Ending a Call .........................................................................9
Redial...................................................................................10
Call Forwarding....................................................................10
Volume Adjustment ..............................................................10
Do Not Disturb ..................................................................... 11
Time and Date ..................................................................... 11
Headset Memory Mode ....................................................... 11
Display Contrast .................................................................. 11
Ring Type.............................................................................12
Call Lists ..............................................................................12
Contact Directory .................................................................12
Speed Dial ...........................................................................13
Multiple Lines .......................................................................14
Multiple Keys Per Line .........................................................14
Multiple Call Appearances ...................................................15
Shared Lines........................................................................15
Voicemail .............................................................................16
Distinctive Ringing / Call Treatment .....................................16
Multilingual Support (Localization) .......................................17
Phone Reboot ......................................................................17
Optional Features ..................................... 18
Text Messaging ....................................................................18
Presence / Status / Buddy Lists ...........................................18
Troubleshooting ........................................ 20
Safety and Compliance ............................... 21
Part 15 Rules .......................................................................21
Class B Digital Device or Peripheral ....................................21
Modifications ........................................................................22
Installation Instructions ........................................................22
Plug Acts as Disconnect Device ..........................................22
Industry Canada (IC) ...........................................................22
CE and VCCI Mark ..............................................................22
Polycom Limited Warranty
and Limitation Liability .............................. 22
Exclusions ................................................ 23
Warranty Exclusive .................................... 23
Service Agreements................................... 23
Limitations of Liability ............................... 24
Disclaimer ................................................ 24
Governing Law ......................................... 24
Copyright Notice ....................................... 24
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the SoundPoint®
IP 500/501 SIP, a full-duplex, handsfree 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 500/501 SIP phone. As well, be
sure to read the Parts List, and the Safety
Notices section in this guide before you
set up and use the SoundPoint® IP 500/501
SIP phone.
Parts List
The following items are included in your
SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP package.
Check this list before installation to ensure
that you have received each item. If you
are missing any items, please contact your
system administrator.
Polycom SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP
Power Adapter
(specification varies according
to country)
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Sel
Del
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Call Lists
Conference
1
4
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Messages
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For SoundPoint® 301, the power
adapter is not included in the PoE
bundle. See your system administrator if
you require one.
Hold
Handset & Handset Cord
Phone Base
Quick Start Guide
Network / Power Cable
1
Installing SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP
The SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP User
Guide includes regulatory compliance
information that your system administrator should review can also be found at
http://www.polycom.com.
This section provides basic installation
instructions and information for obtaining
the best performance with the SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP phone. If you require additional information or assistance
with your new phone, please contact your
system administrator.
Connecting Network and Power Source
AC Power Option
Connect the keyed end of the supplied Network Cable to the LAN
jack on the phone, and connect the
shorter end to the Network (LAN)
port. Connect the DC plug of the
AC wall adapter into the supplied
LAN cable as shown.
LAN
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Option
Using an Inline Power Cable (optional accessory from Polycom), the phone can be alternately powered from a Power over Ethernet
(PoE) compliant switch or hub. Inline Power
Cables exist for both IEEE 802.3af and Cisco
pre-standard PoE options. Plug the keyed
end of the Inline Power Cable into the LAN
jack on the phone and the other end to an
available port on the POE switch or hub.
Cisco™Catalyst™ In-Line
Power Switch
LAN
PC
PC
HEADSET HANDSET
HEADSET HANDSET
Cisco™ In-Line Power
Cable
(Part No. 2200-11014-002 Rev A)
IEEE 802.3af compliant
In-Line Power switch
OR
IEEE 802.3af In-Line
Power Cable
(Part No. 2200-11077-002 Rev A)
2
Connecting the Handset and Optional Headset
1. Connect the short straight end
of the phone cord to the handset
and the corresponding longer
straight end of the cord to the
handset jack on the back of the
phone.
2. Connect the headset (optional
accessory) to the headset jack on
the back of the phone.
(Optional)
For information on headsets,
please visit www.polycom.com
and choose the Support link.
LAN
PC
HEADSET HANDSET
Attaching the Base
1. Place all cords in the recessed area
above the modular jacks as shown.
2. Align the two protrusions on the
bracket with their corresponding
holes in the phone and snap them together to lock the base to the phone.
3
Features
Line/Speed Dial Keys
Use these keys to activate up to three lines or speed
dials that can be assigned to your phone.
Display Control
Keys
Speakerphone
Microphone Mute
Use the arrow keys
to scroll through the
displayed information.
Use the Sel key to select
a field of displayed data
and the Del key to
delete it.
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Sel
Headset
Del
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Feature Keys
Services
Access important features
using these keys.
Call Lists
Menu
1
Conference
4
GHI
Transfer
GHI
77
Redial
Dial Pad
These 12 keys provide
the 10 digits, the 26 alphabetic
characters, and special characters available in context
sensitive applications.
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The screen will display
labels for these keys,
to identify their contextsensitive functions.
Hold
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Volume Keys
Use these to adjust the volume of the handset,
headset, speaker, and ringer.
Hookswitch
Indicator
This will alert you to
incoming calls, new
Sel
messages,
and other
Sel
events.
Speaker
For ringer and
hands-free audio
output.
Soft Keys
Messages
Del
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Graphic Display
Services
Call Lists
1
Conference
4
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Transfer
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Shows
information
about
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soft keys, time, date,
Do Not Disturb
and other relevant
data.
Hold
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Hands-free Microphone
This works best when the phone is placed on a hard, flat surface.
4
Key Descriptions
Feature Key
Description
Allows for hands-free communication during calls.
Sel
Sel
Sel
Sel
Sel
Sel
Mutes audio transmission locally during calls.
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Select and Delete controls for options and text within local menus.
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Scrolling
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Access local and server features.
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Hold
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nected headset.
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Hold
Soft keys to select from various context-sensitive options.
Menu
Messages
Volume keys to adjusts audio and ringer volume.
Do Not Disturb
General
dialing and alphanumeric entry (incl. special characters).
Hold
OPER
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Using SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP
Placing a Call
During a call, you can alternate
between handset, headset, or
hands-free modes by pressing the
or
keys, or picking up
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the handset.
Using the Handset:
1. To obtain dial tone, pick up the handset.
2. Dial the desired number.
Services
Using Hands-Free Speakerphone Mode:
1. With the handset on-hook, press any assigned line key,
, or NewCall to obtain
dial tone.
2. Dial the desired number.
Call Lists
Conference
Directories
1
You also have the option to dial directly from the
dial pad without first getting dial tone. Simply
Call Lists
My Status
enter the number then lift the handset, press the
Dial soft key, or press the
or
keys. Buddy Status
4
GHI
GHI
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My Status
display showing call duration and destination.
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The IP address is listed together My
with
other
phone
information.
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1. With the optional headset
connected,
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press any assigned line key,
, or
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2. Dial the desired number.
2
GHI
My Status
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Using the Headset:
1
Buddy Status Services
Hold
1
4
HI
Answering a Call
Pick up the handset.
Del
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Directories
Using Hands-Free Speakerphone Mode:
Press
or with the handset on hook
Services
Sel
Menu
press the line key (
) opposite the
Call Lists
incoming call, or the Answer soft key .
Incoming
calls may be ignored
Sel
Messages
1
Buddy Status
Using the Headset:
My Status
2
3
ABC
ABC
GHI
by pressing the Reject soft key or
Do Not Disturb during ringing. NoteDel
that Do Not Disturb stays Del
active
when the call is dropped and will
Hold
remain
so until toggled off. Menu
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key, use the arrow keys to switch between
the calls then press the Resume soft key to
retrieve the desired call. If more than two
calls are on hold on a single key, an indication will appear on the display, for example
“2/3” shows that this is the second call out
of three calls.
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this
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the Resume soft
key to retrieve the call.4
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#
If calls are on hold on more than one line
key, the details of the calls on any line key
can be viewed by pressing that line key and
holding it down for a few seconds. If a line
key is pressed briefly, the first call on hold
on that line key will be retrieved.
Microphone Mute
Sel
You can still hear all other parties while
Mute is enabled.
During a call, press
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phone lights up and a flashing microphone
on the display indicates that the other party
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Conference
(parties) cannot hear you.
To turn off Microphone Mute, press
again.
Microphone Mute applies Services
to all modes:
handset, headset, and hands-free.
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4
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My Status
Del
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Call Lists
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4
5
6
will answer the call through
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HI
*
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through
menus
and
to enter
data,
these are useful tips:
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keys can be used as “Page Up”
and
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Del
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in text entry mode the display title
Messages
Sel generSel
and
toSel move one level down
will show whether keys will
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3
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Do Not Disturb
or one
level back up.
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lower-case (a) characters and the
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6
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The phone supports shared lines . A shared
line is indicated by a different line icon. In
the figure, the first line is private and the
second line is shared. If two phones share
a line, an incoming call to that number will
cause both phones to ring. The call can be
answered on either phone but not both.
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on hold, or added to a conference.
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your system administrator to find out.
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Voice Mail
Received messages
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flashing Message Waiting Indicator LED
on the front of the phone and a visual
notification on the display.
A stutter dial tone in place of normal dial
tone is used to indicate that one or more
voice messages are waiting at the message
center.
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Individual line indicators
reflect voice or
text messages left on that line (useful if
multiple lines are in use).
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3
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retrieval from the Message Center,
OR
Press Clear to turn off the flashing
LED without listening to messages.
5. Follow voice prompts to listen to
messages.
1. Press Messages .
2. Select Message Center*,†.
Do Not Disturb
3. (Optional)
If multiple lines are in
use, select from which line messages are to be retrieved.
4. Display indicates
number of
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Voice Mail is an optional feature configured
on the server and may not be supported on your
particular system. Contact your system administrator to find out.
Screen options may vary with server-based
application. Voice Mail can be accessed with a
single key press. Contact your system administrator to configure this option.
Distinctive Ringing / Call Treatment
You can set distinctive incoming ringing tones
for contacts in their local directory. This allows identification of a contact by a specific
ring tone.
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To set a distinctive ring for a local contact:
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5. Press the Save soft key or Cancel
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to abandon the change then press
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2. Using the
arrow keys, scroll
play.
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through the directory to choose a
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administrator for more details.
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language of your choice.
4. Exit to the idle display by pressing
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1. Press Menu and select Settings,
Basic, Preferences, Language.
Messages the list of available
2. Scroll through
languages and press the Select soft
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key when
desired language is
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highlighted.
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press and hold the
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Messages, Hold, and Volume keys (see
figure) for more than 3 seconds or until
a beep is heard.
► Press Menu and select Settings,
Advanced, Restart Phone (the user
Messages
password
is required to access this
menu).
Do Not Disturb
The reboot process
will begin and is complete
when the idle display is shown.
Services
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In the case of problems, it may be possible to restore normal operation of your phone
without rebooting. Contact your system administrator before attempting to reboot
the phone.
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Optional Features
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Text Messaging
You can send and receive Text messages
on their phone. SIP Instant (Text) MessagDelreal-time. YReceived
ing is supported in
messages will be indicated by a flashing
Message Waiting Indicator LED on the
front of the phone and optionally a visual
notification on the display.
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3. Messages appear first to last in sent
order.
4. Press the Next or Prev soft keys to
cycle through messages in order.
5. Press the More soft key to access
the Delete, Reply and New options.
1. Press Messages and select Instant
Messages,Sel
OR Do Not Disturb
Press the InstMsg soft key to read a
message just received.
2. (Optional)DelIf multiple lines are in
Hold
use, select from which line messages are to be retrieved.
Menu
To send a text message:
6. Press the Select soft key to choose
from various pre-scripted short
messages.
1. Press Messages .
2. Select Instant Messages.
Do Not Disturb
3. (Optional)
If multiple lines are in
use, first select from which line to
send the message.
4. Press the More
soft key then New.
Hold
5. Enter the desired extension or SIP
URL. Press the 1/A/a soft key
to alternate between numeric and
upper/lower case alphanumeric
modes.
OR
Press Edit to compose a custom
message. Use dialpad keys to cycle
through the character set. Use
keys 1, *, 0, and # to select special
characters.
7. Press Send when finished.
Presence / Status / Buddy Lists
The phone combines interactive message
services and status monitoring to complement a traditional messaging application
such as email.
Live interaction within a pool of phones is
possible by monitoring the “presence” of
the parties involved.
Each phone can “watch” the status of up
to eight other phones. These other phones
form the “Buddy List”. The status of buddies is displayed and updated in real time.
Each phone can also be “watched” by up
to eight other phones.
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To add or delete a contact from your buddy list, or block a contact:
3. Press Edit and scroll down toDelthe
Directories
and select Contact
1. Press Conference
Watch Buddy or Block Buddy fields.
Directory.
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4. Press
to switch between Enabled
Services
2. Using the
arrow keys, scroll
or
Disabled
status.
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through the directory to choose a
Call
Lists
contact.
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5. Press the Save soft key or Cancel
to abandon the change then press
to return to the idle display.
Directories
Conference
Del
Services
The figures
show a typical Buddy Status screen display of monitored phones and a My Status display.
Menu
Call Lists
1
Buddy Status
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select
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and Presence.77 88 99
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2. Choose Messages
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your
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own status.
Do
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3. Choose Buddy Status to monitor
the status of the contacts within
your buddy list.
4. Choose Privacy
List to see which
Hold
phones are allowed to “watch”
your phone abd which phones are
blocked from “watching” your
phone.
GHI
DEF
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To view and change Presence settings:
Call Lists
3
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Your phone can be configured to work with Microsoft® Office Live Communications
Server and communicate with others using Microsoft® Office Communicator and
Windows Messenger. Contact yourSelsystem administrator to find out.
To add a contact in the buddy list:
Del
1
4
GHI
2
ABC
ABC
5
JKL
1. Press the Buddies soft key on the
idle display to get to the Buddy
Menu
Status screen or press
and select Features, Presence,
DEF
Messages
Buddy Status.
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2. DEF
Press More.
Do Not Disturb
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Press Add.
4. 6Enter the number of the buddy, for
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If the buddy is added successfully, you
are able to scroll to it on the Buddy Status
screen.
Any contacts added through the buddy list
will appear in as a contact in Microsoft®
Office Communicator and Windows
Messenger.
Hold
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Troubleshooting
No Dial-Tone
Verify power is correctly applied to the
SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP phone:
Verify if dial tone is present on any other
audio paths:
• Check that the display is illuminated.
• Make sure the LAN cable is inserted properly at the rear of the phone
(try unplugging and re-inserting the
cable).
• If using inline powering, check
that the switch is supplying power
to the phone (contact your System
Administrator).
• Switch between handset, headset
(if present) or hands-free to see if
dial tone is present on these other
paths.
• If dial tone exists on one of these,
connect a different handset or headset to isolate the problem.
No Display, Incorrect Display or Bad Contrast
Verify successful outbound or inbound
Verify power is correctly applied to the
SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP phone:
calling:
• As “No Dial-Tone” above.
Verify contrast adjustment:
• Place a call to the phone under investigation. Check that the display
indicates incoming call information.
• Lift the handset. Ensure dial tone
is present and place a call to another extension or number. Check that
the display changes in response.
• Follow the instructions in this User
Guide to readjust the contrast to a
darker level.
• Reboot the phone to obtain a
default level of contrast (follow the
instructions in this User Guide).
No Ringing
Verify incoming ring setting and volume
level:
Verify successful outbound or inbound
calling:
• Adjust the ringing level from the
front panel using the volume up/
down keys.
• Check same status of handset,
headset (if connected) and through
the hands-free speakerphone.
• As “No Display” above.
• Check same status of handset,
headset (if connected) and through
the hands-free speakerphone.
No Audio on Headset
Verify correct connections:
• Ensure the headset is plugged into
the jack marked Headset at the rear
of the phone.
• Ensure the headset amplifier (if
present) is turned on and/or the
volume is correctly adjusted.
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No Response
from Feature Key Presses
Conference
Directories
Verify phoneServices
is in active state:
• Make a call to the phone to check
Call Lists
for inbound
call display and ring1 try2 to 3
ing asBuddynormal.
If successful,
Status
ABC
DEF
press feature keys within the call to
4
5
6
My Status
access Directory or Buddy
Status
GHI
JKL
MNO
for example.
Redial
7
8
9
GHI
ABC
DEF
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
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TUV
WXYZ
7
8
Del
• Press Menu followed by Status
and Lines
to confirm line is actively
Messages
registered to the server.
Disturb
• RebootDo Not
the
phone to attempt reregistration
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9
Hold
0 is #Down”
Display shows
“Network*Link
Conference
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Verify LANServices
cable is properly connected:
• Check termination at the switch or
Call Lists
hub (furthest
end of the cable from
1
2
the phone).
Buddy Status
ABC
• Check that the switch or hub is
4
5
My Status
operational (flashing link/status
GHI
JKL
lights)
Redialor contact your System
77
88
Administrator.
PQRS
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DEF
DEF
6
JKL
MNO
MNO
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• Press Menu followed by Status
and Network.
Scroll down to verify
Messages
LAN port is Active.
Do Not Disturb
• Reboot the phone to attempt reregistration with the server.
Hold
WXYZ
0
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#
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Safety and Compliance
Part 15 Rules
This device is compliant with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
2. This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
Class B Digital Device or Peripheral
ference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Note: This equipment is tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful inter-
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experience
radio/TV technician for help.
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Modifications
approved by Polycom, Inc. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
In accordance with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules, the user is cautioned that any
changes or modifications not expressly
Installation Instructions
Installation must be performed in accordance with all relevant national wiring
rules.
L’Installation doit être exécutée conformément à tous les règlements nationaux
applicable au filage électrique.
Plugs Acts as Disconnect Device
The socket outlet to which this apparatus
is connected must be installed near the
equipment and must always be readily
accessible.
La prise électrique à laquelle l’appareil
est branché doit être installée près de
l’équipement et doit toujours être facilement accessible.
Industry Canada (IC)
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B]
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CE and VCCI Mark
This SoundPoint® IP 500/501 SIP is
marked with the CE mark. This mark
indicates compliance with EEC directories
89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
A full copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Polycom Ltd.,
270 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1
4DX, UK.
Polycom Limited Warranty
and Limitation Liability
expense, to repair the defective product
or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent
product or part to replace the defective
item, or if neither of the two foregoing
options are reasonably available, Polycom
may, on its sole discretion, refund to
Customer the purchase price paid for
the defective product. All products that
are replaced will become the property of
Polycom. Replacement products or parts
LIMITED WARRANTY. Polycom warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this
product is expected to be free from defects
in workmanship and materials, under
normal use and service, for one year from
the date of purchase from Polycom or its
authorized reseller.
Polycom’s sole obligation under this express warranty is at Polycom’s option and
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that provides for tracking of the package.
Responsibility for loss or damage does not
transfer to Polycom until the returned item
is received by Polycom. The repaired or
replaced item will be shipped to Customer,
at Polycom’s expense, not later than thirty
(30) days after Polycom receives the
defective product, and Polycom will retain
risk of loss or damage until the item is
delivered to Customer.
may be new or reconditioned.
Polycom is expected to warrant any
replaced or repaired product or part for
ninety (90) days from shipment, or the
remainder of the initial warranty period,
whichever is longer.
Products returned to Polycom must be
sent prepaid and packaged appropriately
for safe shipment, and it is recommended
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Exclusions
Polycom will not be liable under this
limited warranty if its testing and examination disclose that the alleged defect or
malfunction in the product does not exist
or results from:
•
•
•
•
Failure to follow Polycom’s installation, operation, or maintenance instructions.
Unauthorized product modification or
alteration.
•
Unauthorized use of common carrier
communication services accessed
through the product.
Abuse, misuse, negligent acts or omissions of Customer and persons under
Customer’s control; or
Acts of third parties, acts of God, accident, fire, lightening, power surges or
outages, or other hazards.
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INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS,
OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH
DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. POLYCOM
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE,
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USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
IF A POLYCOM PRODUCT DOES NOT
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CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY FOR
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SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT,
OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE PAID, AT POLYCOM’S OPTION.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY
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AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF
LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
Service Agreements
Please contact your Polycom Authorized Reseller for information about service agreements applicable to your product.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE
FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW,
POLYCOM EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF
AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY,
WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE),
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR
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HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND
LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR,
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PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT POLYCOM’S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER
OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL
NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY
PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF
ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
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sions may be limited in their application to
you. When the implied warranties are not
allowed to be excluded in their entirety,
they will be limited to the duration of the
applicable written warranty. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights which may
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Some countries, states, or provinces do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
implied warranties or the limitation of
incidental or consequential damages for
certain products supplied to consumers,
or the limitation of liability for personal
injury, so the above limitations and exclu-
Governing Law
This Limited Warranty and Limitation of
Liability shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California, U.S.A., and by the
laws of the United States, excluding their
conflicts of laws principles. The United
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International Sale of Goods is hereby
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this Limited Warranty and Limitation of
Liability.
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2000 Thai Open Source Software Center
Ltd. and Clark Cooper.
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