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Contents
Before You Begin................................................................................................7
Audience, Purpose, and Required Skills.............................................................................7
Related Documentation.......................................................................................................7
Getting Started with Poly Trio .......................................................................... 9
Product Overview of Poly Trio Systems..............................................................................9
Poly Trio System Hardware Overview....................................................................11
Check the Status of Paired Device................................................................................... 81
Check the Status of the Calendar..................................................................................... 81
Tips for Resolving Content Sharing Issues....................................................................... 81
Tips for Resolving Camera Issues.................................................................................... 82
Set Log Levels.................................................................................................................. 82
Reset the Phone to Factory Defaults................................................................................ 82
Contents
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Before You Begin
Topics:
•Audience, Purpose, and Required Skills
•Related Documentation
This Poly Trio Solution User Guide contains overview information for navigating and performing tasks with
the following Poly Trio Solution products:
•Poly Trio 8300 system
•Poly Trio 8500 system
•Poly Trio 8800 system
•Poly Trio Visual+ content and video accessory
•Poly Trio VisualPro content and video accessory
•Polycom® RealPresence® Group Series video collaboration system
Note: The Poly Trio 8500 system, Poly Trio 8800 system, and Poly Trio Visual+ accessory are also
known as Polycom Trio™ 8500 system, Polycom Trio™ 8800 system, Polycom Trio™ Visual+
accessory.
Older versions are known as Polycom RealPresence Trio 8500 system, Polycom RealPresence
Trio 8500 system, and Polycom RealPresence Trio Visual+ accessory.
Audience, Purpose, and Required Skills
This guide is intended for beginning users, as well as intermediate and advanced users, who want to
learn more about the features available with Poly Trio.
Related Documentation
To find all Poly partner solutions, see Strategic Global Partner Solutions
For additional information about the Poly Trio systems, view the following documents on Polycom
Support.
•Quick Tips—Provides a quick reference on how to use the system's most basic features.
•Setup Sheet—Describes the contents of your package, how to assemble the solution, and how to
connect the system to the network.
•Administrator Guide—Provides detailed information about setting up your network and configuring
features.
•Regulatory Notice—Provides information for all regulatory and safety guidance.
You can also view Feature Descriptions and Technical Notifications that describe workarounds to existing
issues and provide expanded descriptions and examples for phone settings and features. You can find
.
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Before You Begin
these documents on the Polycom Profiled UC Software Features and Polycom Engineering Advisories
and Technical Notifications support pages.
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Getting Started with Poly Trio
Topics:
•Product Overview of Poly Trio Systems
•Navigating Poly Trio
•Enter Information Using the Onscreen Keyboard
•Entering Information Using the Dial Pad
Before you use your phone, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with its features and user
interface.
Note: As you read this guide, keep in mind that your system administrator configures certain features or
your network environment may determine them. As a result, some features may not be enabled or
may operate differently on your device. Additionally, the examples and graphics in this guide may
not directly reflect available options or what your device screen displays.
Product Overview of Poly Trio Systems
The Poly Trio systems support audio-only conference calls with Open-SIP voice platforms along with
point-to-point, bridge, and video calls.
The following are the features available on the Poly Trio systems.
Poly Trio 8300 System Features and Capabilities
The Poly Trio 8300 system supports the following features:
•Placing, answering, and managing audio calls
•Initiating, joining, and managing audio conference calls
•Recording audio calls with USB flash drives
•Viewing and joining scheduled calendar meetings
•Managing contacts, call lists, and directories
•Adjusting call and system settings
•Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices
•Checking voicemail messages
•Connecting to a computer over USB
•Sharing content during video calls
•Placing, answering, and managing video calls
•Connecting to a wireless network
•Pairing with the Poly Trio Visual+ content and video accessory
•Pairing with the Poly RealPresence Group Series system
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•Placing video calls with a Polycom EagleEye Mini USB camera, Polycom EagleEye Cube USB
camera, Polycom Studio camera, or Logitech C930e webcam
•Adjusting the camera and setting camera presets for a connected USB camera
Poly Trio 8500 System Features and Capabilities
The Poly Trio 8500 system supports the following features:
•Placing, answering, and managing audio calls
•Initiating, joining, and managing audio conference calls
•Recording audio calls with USB flash drives
•Viewing and joining scheduled calendar meetings
•Managing contacts, call lists, and directories
•Adjusting call and system settings
•Pairing with Bluetooth-enabled devices
•Checking voicemail messages
•Connecting to a computer over USB
•Sharing content during video calls
•Placing, answering, and managing video calls
•Pairing with the Poly Trio Visual+ content and video accessory
•Pairing with the Poly Trio VisualPro content and video accessory
•Pairing with the Poly RealPresence Group Series system
•Placing video calls with a Polycom EagleEye Mini USB camera, Polycom EagleEye Cube USB
camera, Polycom Studio camera, or Logitech C930e webcam
•Adjusting the camera and setting camera presets for a connected USB camera
Poly Trio 8800 System Features and Capabilities
The Poly Trio 8800 system supports the following features:
•Placing, answering, and managing audio calls
•Initiating, joining, and managing audio conference calls
•Recording audio calls with USB flash drives
•Viewing and joining scheduled calendar meetings
•Managing contacts, call lists, and directories
•Adjusting call and system settings
•Checking voicemail messages
•Connecting to a computer over USB
•Sharing content during video calls
•Sharing content with Apple AirPlay- or Miracast-certified devices
•Placing, answering, and managing video calls
•Pairing with Bluetooth- and Near Field Communication (NFC)-enabled devices
•Connecting to a wireless network
•Pairing with the Poly Trio Visual+ content and video accessory
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•Pairing with the Poly Trio VisualPro content and video accessory
•Pairing with the Poly RealPresence Group Series system
•Placing video calls with a Polycom EagleEye Mini USB camera, Polycom EagleEye Cube USB
camera, Polycom Studio camera, or Logitech C930e webcam
•Placing video calls with a Polycom EagleEye IV USB camera or Polycom EagleEye Director II
camera
•Adjusting the camera and setting camera presets for a connected USB camera
Poly Trio System Hardware Overview
The following figures display the hardware features on the Poly Trio systems. The tables lists each
numbered feature shown in its respective figure.
Related Links
Connecting a Device using a USB Cable on page 67
Features for Mobility-Impaired Users on page 79
Poly Trio 8300 System
Figure 1: Poly Trio 8300 System Hardware Features
Poly Trio 8300 System Hardware Feature Descriptions
Reference NumberFeatureFeature Description
1Speaker and MicrophonesSends your audio to call
participants and provides audio
output for the ringer and
speakerphone.
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Reference NumberFeatureFeature Description
2USB Device PortEnables you to connect computer
using a USB cable to use the
system as a speakerphone for calls
or to show content.
3Soft keysEnable you to select context
sensitive keys that display along the
bottom of the screen.
4USB Host PortEnables you to connect a USB flash
drive to the system to record calls.
5Home keyDisplays the Home screen from
other screens and displays the
Lines and Calls screen from the
Home screen.
6Volume keysAdjust the volume of the audio from
the speakerphone and ringer.
7Mute keyMutes the microphones during calls
and conferences. The key glows
red when activated.
8Dial padEnables you to enter numbers,
letters, and special characters. You
can also use the dial pad keys to
select menu items that have index
numbers.
9Hang upEnds an active call.
10Accept callAccepts an incoming call.
11Back keyEnables you to return to the
previous screen.
12Navigation keys / Select keyScrolls through information or
options displayed on the phone's
screen. Selects a field of displayed
data.
13ScreenShows a monochromatic display
that enables you to view menu
options and data.
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Poly Trio 8500 System
Figure 2: Poly Trio 8500 System Hardware Features
Poly Trio 8500 System Hardware Feature Descriptions
Getting Started with Poly Trio
Reference NumberFeatureFeature Description
1Speaker and MicrophonesSends your audio to call
participants and provides audio
output for the ringer and
speakerphone.
2USB Host PortEnables you to connect a USB flash
drive to the system to record calls.
3USB Device PortEnables you to connect computer
using a USB cable to use the
system as a speakerphone for calls
or to show content.
4Volume keysAdjust the volume of the audio from
the speakerphone and ringer.
5Mute keyMutes the microphones during calls
and conferences. The key glows
red when activated.
6TouchscreenEnables you to select items and
navigate menus on the touchsensitive screen.
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Poly Trio 8800 System
Figure 3: Poly Trio 8800 System Hardware Features
Poly Trio 8800 System Hardware Feature Descriptions
Reference NumberFeatureFeature Description
1Speaker and MicrophonesSends your audio to call
participants and provides audio
output for the ringer and
speakerphone.
2USB Host PortEnables you to connect a USB flash
drive to the system to record calls.
3USB Device PortEnables you to connect computer
using a USB cable to use the
system as a speakerphone for calls
or to show content.
4NFCEnables you to connect a
Bluetooth-capable mobile phone or
tablet using Near Field
Communication (NFC).
5TouchscreenEnables you to select items and
navigate menus on the touchsensitive screen.
6Mute keyMutes the microphones during calls
and conferences. The key glows
red when activated.
7Volume keysAdjust the volume of the audio from
the speakerphone and ringer.
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Navigating Poly Trio
The phone has icons, status indicators, and user screens to help you navigate and understand important
information on the state of your phone.
Accessing Screens on the Poly Trio System
You can access the following screens on your phone:
•Home Screen—Displays your messages, settings, and information.
•Calls Screen—Displays all active and held calls on your line.
•Place a Call screen—Enables quick access to the dial pad, Recent Calls, Contacts, and Calendar.
Access the Home Screen
The Home screen on Poly Trio system displays the icons you can select to access features, settings, and
other information; additional registered lines; and favorites you can save to quickly call contacts.
Figure 4: Home Screen
Procedure
» Do one of the following:
•Select Home.
•Select Menu and select Home
Expand or Contract the Home Screen
You can use the Page Indicator to control how many icons display on the Home screen.
The Page Indicator displays on the Home screen beneath the menu options and indicates the page you
are currently viewing.
Procedure
» On the Home Screen, press and hold the Page Indicator.
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Accessing the Place a Call Screen
The Place a Call screen on the Poly Trio system is displayed when you select Place a Call on the Home
Screen or when the system is idle and not in use, if set by your system administrator.
From the Place a Call screen, you can access the dial pad, Contacts, Recent Calls, and the Calendar, as
shown in the following figure.
Figure 5: Place a Call screen
Accessing the Calls Screen
The Calls screen on Poly Trio systems is displayed automatically when you place a call and you have an
active call in progress.
When you have an active call in progress, the name and number of the contact you are talking with and
the duration of the call is displayed in the Calls screen, as shown next.
Figure 6: Active call on the Calls screen
You can also view active and held calls in progress on the system, as shown next. If the system has
multiple lines, active and held calls display under the associated line.
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Figure 7: Multiple calls on the Calls screen
Icons and Status Indicators
The following table displays the icons and status indicators that display on Poly Trio systems.
Icons and Status Indicators
IconDescriptionIconDescription
Registered LineDo Not Disturbed enabled
Unregistered LineCall Forwarding enabled
Active CallWireless status
(Poly Trio 8800 system
only)
USB device attachedPaired Device
Missed CallBluetooth
Placed CallReceived Call
Enter Information Using the Onscreen Keyboard
The onscreen keyboard available on the Poly Trio systems enable you to enter information into text fields
using the touchscreen.
The onscreen keyboard displays on screen automatically when a text field is shown. When a text field
requires only numbers, the onscreen keyboard displays only numbers.
The following icons also display on the keyboard:
•Letters - Displays alphabetical letters
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•Uppercase - Shifts to uppercase letters
•Lowercase - Shifts to lowercase letters
•Numbers and Punctuation - Displays numbers and punctuation marks
•Special characters - Displays special characters
Procedure
1. Select a text field.
2. Select each character you want to enter.
Change the Phone Language and Keyboard Layouts
When you set the phone language and country, the phone uses the default keyboard layout for that
language. For example, setting the phone language to French sets the phone to the AZERTY keyboard
layout. You can enable multiple languages for the phone and switch between keyboard layouts.
Procedure
1. On the phone's keyboard, long-press and release the comma key and choose Input Languages.
2. Uncheck Use System Language.
3. Select one or more available languages and press the Back arrow. Each language you select is
enabled along with its default keyboard layout.
When you enable more than one language, a globe key displays on the phone keyboard.
4. Do one of the following:
•Long-press the globe key to view and choose from a list of enabled languages. The phone
uses the default keyboard layout for the language you choose.
•Short-press the globe key to rotate through enabled languages. The space bar displays the
current language and keyboard layout.
Close the Onscreen Keyboard
When you are done entering information into a text field, or you want to exit the current screen and return
to the previous screen, close the onscreen keyboard.
Procedure
» Select Done.
Entering Information Using the Dial Pad
On the Poly Trio 8300 system, you can enter information and edit fields using the dial pad keys on the
phone console.
Before you enter information into fields, you can choose how to enter the information using the following
soft keys:
•Mode—Enables you to enter just numbers or text in title case, lowercase, or uppercase characters.
•Encoding—Enables you to enter alphanumeric and special characters as well as characters in
special languages.
The following table lists the Mode and Encoding options for the dial pad and the onscreen keyboard.
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Mode and Encoding Options
Mode OptionsEncoding Options
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Abc (to capitalize the first letter only and use
lowercase for the remaining letters)
ABC (to enter uppercase only)ABC
abc (to enter lowercase only)abc
123 (to enter numbers only)123
Abc
ASCII (for regular text)
Latin (to enter accented characters)
Katakana (for Japanese characters)
Unicode (to store characters as double bytes)
Cyrillic (for Russian characters)
The following table describes how to enter different types of data on your phone using the dial pad.
Using the Dial Pad Keys to Enter Information
TaskAction
Enter numbers or characters in uppercase,
lowercase, or title case mode
Enter only numbersSelect Encoding or Mode, and select 123.
Enter text in another languageSelect Encoding, and select one of the language options.
Enter a characterPress a dial pad key repeatedly to view the character options and
Enter a numberSelect Encoding or Mode, and select 123, or press a dial pad key
Select Encoding or Mode, and select ABC,abc, or Abc.
stop when the character you want to enter is displayed in the field.
Wait one second, and enter the next character.
repeatedly to enter the number that displays on that key.
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TaskAction
Enter a special characterSelect Encoding, and select Abc, ABC, or abc. Press either the
1, 0, asterisk, *, or pound # key one or more times to enter one of
the following special characters:
•1 key: ! | ‘ ^ \ @ : 1
•* key: * - & % + ; ( )
•0 key: / , _ $ ~ = ? 0
•# key: # > < { } [ ] “ ‘
You cannot access special characters when you are in numerical
(123) mode.
Enter a spaceSelect Encoding, and select one of the alphabetic Abc, ABC, or
abc. Press the 0 key.
You cannot enter a space when you are in numerical (123) mode.
Delete one or more charactersUse the arrow keys to position the cursor to the right of the
character, or drag your finger across the characters until the cursor
is positioned to the right of the character(s) you want to delete.
Press the Delete key or press the << soft key.
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Logging Into and Locking the System
Topics:
•Logging in to Poly Trio
•Locking Poly Trio
You can log in to and lock a Poly Trio system with your user credentials provided by your system
administrator.
Logging in to Poly Trio
If your system administrator has set up user credentials for your phone, you can log in to a phone and
access your contacts or favorites, settings, and calendar, if enabled.
You can view your personal settings from any phone or system within your organization. Contact your
system administrator for your user credentials.
Note: Some of the features described in this section require access to the Basic settings menu. If your
phone requires a password to access the Basic settings menu, contact your system administrator
for assistance.
Log In to a Phone
Depending on how your system administrator set up the User Login feature, you may need to log in to a
Poly phone before you can use one.
By default, Poly devices do not require you to log in before you can use them. However, if you do not log
in, you see the default profile. When you log in, you have full access to your personal settings and your
directory. Any settings you change while logged in to a public phone are saved and displayed the next
time you log in to any phone.
Procedure
1. Select Login.
2. Do one of the following:
•If you see the User Login screen.
•If you do not see the User Login screen, navigate to Settings > Features > User Login >
Log In.
3. From the User Login screen, enter your user ID and password, and select Log In.
When your login credentials are accepted, your personal profile displays. If your credentials are
not accepted, a message indicating your log in failed is displayed, and the User Login screen is
displayed again. Check with your system administrator to confirm your login credentials.
Log Out of the Phone
After you finish using a public phone, make sure you log out to prevent access to your personal settings.
Procedure
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Logging Into and Locking the System
1. Select Log Out or navigate to Settings > Features > User Login > Log Out.
The Log Out screen is displayed with a confirmation message.
2. Select Yes.
Your personal profile is no longer accessible, and either the User Login screen displays for the
next user or the default profile displays.
Change Your Login Password
You can change your login password from any phone on your network.
Procedure
1. Log in to a phone on your network.
2. Navigate to Settings > Features > User Login > Change User Login Password.
3. On the Change User Login Password screen, enter your old and new password information and
select Enter.
Your password is changed. The next time you log in to a phone, you need to enter your new
password.
Locking Poly Trio
If your system administrator has set up to system to lock when it is not in use, you will need to unlock it
before you can use the system.
Your system administrator provides you with a user password that you can use to unlock .
When the system is locked, you can:
•Place outgoing calls to emergency and authorized numbers.
•Enter a password to answer incoming calls.
Related Links
Place a Call from a Locked Phone on page 26
Answer a Call on a Locked Phone on page 29
Lock the Phone
When you lock the system, you can choose to enable one of the following options:
•Allowing ringing when locked—incoming calls ring on the system, and you can answer calls by
entering a user password.
If you set up the system to allow you to answer incoming calls when locked, you can answer calls
by entering your user password.
•DND when locked—Do Not Disturb applies to all lines and the system does not ring for incoming
calls.
Procedure
1. Navigate to Settings > Basic > Lock Phone.
2. On the Lock Phone screen, select a setting.
3. Select Lock.
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Unlock the Phone
Your system administrator provides you with a user password that you can use to unlock Poly Trio
systems.
Procedure
1. Select Unlock.
2. Enter your user password, or guest PIN if signed in as a guest on a host phone, and select
Unlock.
Change Your User Password
You can change your user password at any time from the Advanced settings menu on Poly Trio.
The Advanced settings menu requires a password to access the menu options. Ask your system
administrator for the password if you cannot access menu.
Procedure
1. Navigate to Settings > Advanced.
2. Enter your user password and select Enter.
3. On the Advanced screen, select Change User Password.
4. On the Change User Password screen, enter your old and new user password and select Enter.
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Audio Calls
Topics:
•Placing Audio Calls
•Redial a Number
•Answering Audio Calls
•Decline an Incoming Call
•End an Audio Call
•Holding and Resuming Calls
•Transferring Calls
•Forwarding Incoming Calls to a Contact
•Rejecting Calls with Do Not Disturb
•Managing Multiple Calls
•Mute the Microphones
•Unmute the Microphone
By default, the Poly Trio system has one registered line. You can manage a maximum of 12 active,
incoming, or held audio calls at a time on the line. However, you can have only one active call in progress
with numerous other incoming calls or calls on hold.
Placing Audio Calls
You can place calls on Poly Trio in numerous ways, including local and international calls, calls from
Recent Calls or directories, calls to contacts or favorites, or calls to authorized numbers on a locked
phone.
Place an Audio Call
You can call a contact using a number or IP address using the dialpad or onscreen keyboard.
Procedure
1. Select Place a Call.
On the Poly Trio 8300 system, select New Call or simply begin dialing a number on the dial pad.
2. Enter your contact's number, or select the onscreen keyboard and enter an IP address.
On the Poly Trio 8300 system, use the softkey function in the dial screen to set whether the
number is a Number or a URL.
3. Select Dial .
Related Links
Place a Video Call on page 42
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