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-=====Speakerphone Info=====+======Speakerphone Info======
  
-====PolySync 40====+====PolySync 40=====
 (Thanks to BK) (Thanks to BK)
  
-When you receive the pair of PolySync 40 Speakerphones, download the associated management utility to update the Firmware.+=====Using two 40's in a meeting===== 
 +Assuming you have charged them up.
  
-===Setting them up in tandem=== +  Turn on both 40's (see: power button on narrow side, button on the right) 
-  Follow instructions to pair the two speakerphones +  - Both will tell you they're powered up and the state of the battery. 
-  - Then after they're paired, plug one into the USB port +  - Press and hold for a couple of seconds the Link button {{lctg:polysync40_linkbutton.png}} on both 40's (see: link button on narrow side, button on left) 
-  - Test the mic and speaker functions via Zoom preferences+  - Hear “connection successful” and LED flashes white on both speakerphones means linking is successful.
  
-===Usage, based on LCC room 237=== +Now, you need to connect one of the 40's to the computer in the room that'll be connected for the audience.  Call this "Audience PC". 
-  * Position one of the units near the main presenter.  This is the USB connected device.+ 
 +  * If Audience PC has Bluetooth:  
 +    * Put Audience PC into Bluetooth search mode 
 +    * Go to one of the 40's and press the Bluetooth icon on top of the unit (left side) 
 +    * Make sure Audience PC sees the 40 and connect to it. 
 +  * If Audience PC does not have Bluetooth 
 +    * Using the intrinsic cable on the 40, connect to USB on the Audience PC. 
 + 
 +The speakerphones are now set and ready to be used for both microphone and audio speaker. 
 +  * Tell the Audience PC to use the PolySync 40 as its speaker 
 +  * Start Zoom and tell Zoom to use the PolySync 40 as its microphone 
 + 
 +Viola, you're all set.  
 + 
 +====Usage in a conference room==== 
 +  * Position one of the units near the main presenter.  This is the USB connected device or the one paired with the audience PC.
   * Put the other in the middle of the audience seating area.  This can easily be picked up and moved around to be closer to any audience speaker.   * Put the other in the middle of the audience seating area.  This can easily be picked up and moved around to be closer to any audience speaker.
 +  * Make sure that both speakerphones are aligned so that they are parallel to the front of the room and parallel to each other.
  
-===Tips/Tricks===+====Tips/Tricks====
   * When moving a unit, hold it by the edges.  This way you will avoid pushing any of the buttons which might mute the mic or change the speaker volume.   * When moving a unit, hold it by the edges.  This way you will avoid pushing any of the buttons which might mute the mic or change the speaker volume.
-  * The one that isn't tethered (connected to USB) will be running on batteries.  Be sure to recharge it after use+  * A charge should last for many hours longer than any meeting.  It's wise to charge them up after a meeting
-  * We suspect a unit will operate for about 4 hours on a full charge+ 
-  * When charging, the white LED strip will glow off and on; it'll stay off when fully charged.+=====Other information===== 
 +===Poly Lens App=== 
 +Needed to update and customize
 + 
 +The "official" app download page doesn't work.  Here is the  
 +[[https://www.hp.com/us-en/poly/software-and-services/software/poly-lens/app.html|link to the working download page]]
  
 ===User Manual Notes=== ===User Manual Notes===
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 {{lctg:polysync40_buttons.png?400}} {{lctg:polysync40_buttons.png?400}}
 +
 +====LEDs====
 +|Crossing blue pattern|Pairing mode|
 +|Solid blue|Pairing successful (connected)|
 +|Flashing green|Incoming call|
 +|Solid green|In a call|
 +|Solid red|Mute active|
 +|Crossing white pattern|Linking mode (daisy chain audio)|
 +|Two white blinks|Linking successful|
 +
 +===Battery status===
 +|solid white long bar|battery full|
 +|solid white medium bar|battery high|
 +|solid white short bar|battery medium|
 +|solid red|battery low|
 +|red flashes|battery critical|
 +When in standby mode, no LEDs illuminate\\ 
 +Need 5 hours for full charge
 +
 +===Link Speakerphones - Daisy chain audio===
 +Make sure both speakerphones are updated to latest release in Poly Lens Desktop App.
 +
 +  - Pair or connect one speakerphone to your PC or mobile device.
 +  - Press both Link {{lctg:polysync40_linkbutton.png}} buttons for 2 seconds.  Hear "connecting" and LEDs pulse white.
 +  - Hear "connection successful" and LED flashes white on both speakerphones means linking is successful.
 +  - Control system from either speakerphone
 +  - End linking by pressing both Link {{lctg:polysync40_linkbutton.png}} buttons for 2 seconds, hear "device disconnected"
 +
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