User’s Guide for Polycom HDX Desktop Systems
Polycom, Inc.
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Muting the Microphone
You can mute the microphone if you do not want the far site to hear
conversations at your site.
To mute or unmute the microphone:
>>
Press
Mute
on the keypad or press
Mute
on the remote control.
If a Polycom tabletop microphone array is connected to your system, you can
also mute the call by pressing
on the microphone.
Using a Headset or Desktop Speakers
You can connect headphones, a headset, or desktop speakers to the connectors
on the side of the Polycom HDX 4000 series system monitor. The microphone
input provides audio for video conferencing only; it does not provide input for
other computer applications.
Points to note about muting the microphone:
•
Muting the microphone does not mute audio coming from your computer.
•
The microphone might automatically mute when the system is asleep or is
waiting for you to log in.
•
Polycom microphones are not supported on Polycom HDX 4500 systems.
•
The microphone might automatically mute when the system automatically
answers an incoming call.
If you connect headphones, a headset, or desktop speakers, use a cable that is
10 ft (3 m) or shorter.
