Operation Manual

Polycom VVX Business Media Phones User Guide
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Using a VVX Camera
With the Polycom VVX Camera attached to your VVX 500/501 or 600/601 phone, you can transmit video to
contacts during calls. For information on attaching the VVX Camera to your phone, see the VVX Camera
Quick Start Guide on the VVX Camera Support page. Check with your system administrator to make sure
your phone has the correct software and is enabled to handle video calls.
The following figure shows the VVX 500/501 phone with a VVX Camera attached.
VVX 500/501 phone and VVX Camera
After the camera is attached to your phone, a message indicating that your camera firmware is updating and
syncing with your phone displays. Do not remove the camera during this process. After your phone and
camera sync, the message “Camera ready” is displayed, and your camera is ready to use.
Control the Lens Angle
On your VVX Camera, you can control the lens angle for video calls.
To control the lens angle for video calls:
» On the top of the camera, slide the Lens Adjuster backward or forward slowly until the camera is at
the desired angle.
Stop Sending Video with the Privacy Shutter
You can use the privacy shutter on the VVX Camera to stop transmitting video during a call.
Web Info: Video conferencing etiquette
For more tips on proper video conferencing etiquette, see Polycom’s The Etiquette of Video
Conferencing and Telepresence.
Troubleshooting: Why is my phone not detecting my VVX Camera?
If your phone does not detect the VVX Camera when you attach it to your phone, the USB port on
your phone may be disabled. Contact your system administrator and view the section USB Port for
more information.