Polycom 500 Information Guide
What is VoiceStation 500?
The Polycom VoiceStation 500 is a small
conference phone ideally suited for
desktops, offices, and other small rooms.
conference phone ideally suited for
desktops, offices, and other small rooms.
How does VoiceStation 500 compare to
the VoiceStation 300?
the VoiceStation 300?
The VoiceStation 500 is Bluetooth-
enabled for connecting to mobile phones
or computers. It also features an
Applications Port for wired connections to
mobile phones and computers that are not
Bluetooth-enabled.
enabled for connecting to mobile phones
or computers. It also features an
Applications Port for wired connections to
mobile phones and computers that are not
Bluetooth-enabled.
How does VoiceStation 500 compare to
the VoiceStation 100?
the VoiceStation 100?
The VoiceStation 500 features greater
microphone coverage and better audio
quality than the previous-generation
VoiceStation 100.
microphone coverage and better audio
quality than the previous-generation
VoiceStation 100.
How does VoiceStation 500 compare to
the SoundStation2?
the SoundStation2?
SoundStation2 features 50% greater
microphone coverage and loudness than
the VoiceStation 500, as well as additional
audio enhancements. SoundStation2 also
features a graphical backlit LCD display
for caller ID, phone book, and other
features. Any meeting space that is larger
than an office or small room should use a
SoundStation2 rather than the
VoiceStation 500.
microphone coverage and loudness than
the VoiceStation 500, as well as additional
audio enhancements. SoundStation2 also
features a graphical backlit LCD display
for caller ID, phone book, and other
features. Any meeting space that is larger
than an office or small room should use a
SoundStation2 rather than the
VoiceStation 500.
What is Bluetooth technology?
The Bluetooth Specification defines a low-
cost, low-power global radio standard for
connecting devices. Using an efficient
time-sharing architecture designed with
advanced frequency-hopping and small
packet sizes, the technology is able to
maintain high transmission speeds while
operating in the unlicensed 2.4GHz radio
spectrum.
connecting devices. Using an efficient
time-sharing architecture designed with
advanced frequency-hopping and small
packet sizes, the technology is able to
maintain high transmission speeds while
operating in the unlicensed 2.4GHz radio
spectrum.
You can learn more at
www.bluetooth.com.
www.bluetooth.com.
How does the Bluetooth functionality
work in the VoiceStation 500?
work in the VoiceStation 500?
A Bluetooth-enabled device such as a
mobile phone, headset or personal
computer can pair with the VoiceStation
500 and use the speaker & microphones
of the VoiceStation 500 for high-quality,
hands-free conversations.
mobile phone, headset or personal
computer can pair with the VoiceStation
500 and use the speaker & microphones
of the VoiceStation 500 for high-quality,
hands-free conversations.
Which Bluetooth-enabled products will
the VoiceStation 500 pair with?
the VoiceStation 500 pair with?
The VoiceStation 500 will recognize most
devices that are enabled with standards-
based Bluetooth capability. The
VoiceStation 500 is intended to work with
other types of communication devices
such as mobile phones, Bluetooth
headsets and Bluetooth-enabled
computers that you use for computer
calling.
devices that are enabled with standards-
based Bluetooth capability. The
VoiceStation 500 is intended to work with
other types of communication devices
such as mobile phones, Bluetooth
headsets and Bluetooth-enabled
computers that you use for computer
calling.
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