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Polycom Quick Reference

The Polycom SoundStation comes equipped with a SoundStation unit, two extension speakers, transformer unit, short and long telephone cable, and a user guide.

Polycom Set-Up Instructions:

  1. Place the unit in the center of a table or desk.
  2. Seat all participants the same distance from SoundStation.
  3. Voices should be directed toward the SoundStation.

Setting Up SoundStation:

  1. Plug the long SoundStation cable from the wall module to the bottom of the set.
  2. Thread cable through channels.
  3. Insert the wall module plug into electrical outlet.
  4. Plug the short telephone cable from the wall module into a jack with a standard analog phone line.
  5. Adjust the ringer volume switch which is located on the bottom of the SoundStation.
  6. Place SoundStation on a flat surface in the center of the room.
  7. Press the On/Off button to hear a dial tone. (If no dial tone, you may not be connected to an analog telephone line).

Using SoundStation:

Calls 1-2 people (self and up to 2 parties)
  1. Press On/Off to turn SoundStation on and dial the first conferee's telephone number.
  2. After connection has been established, press the Flash button on the conference set to place the party on hold, this allowing you to access a second dial tone.
  3. Second conferee's number can now be dialed.
  4. After the final connection has been established, press Flash button again, and all parties will be connected.
Calls 3-5 people (self and up to 5 parties)
  1. Press On/Off to turn SoundStation on and dial the first conferee's number and establish connection.
  2. Press Flash button, and dial *72 to start the conference feature and to connect the callers together.
  3. Press Flash and dial the second conferee.
  4. When the connection is established, press the Flash button and listen for the dial tone again, then hit *72 to bring conferees together. Repeat this process for each additional conferee. (Press Flash, dial new conferee, press Flash, *72).
To Answer Call:
  1. Press On/Off when you hear a SoundStation tone.

To Control the Microphone:

  1. Press Mute to prevent the other party(s) from hearing your conversation. Once the Mute button has been pressed, status lights will change to blinking red.
  2. Press Mute again to resume two-way communications