This method only works for for Polycom firmware 4.0.9.0509
4.0.9.0509 has a grey and black UI.
SIPIP is black and red and does not support this method.
Locate the phones IP address using the following method.
IP Series: Press Menu>2>2>1 on the phone.
VVX Series: Press Home>Settings>4>1>1
Open a web browser and type in the IP address.
Select Admin
Password: 456 (This is Polycoms default password)
Scroll over Utilities
Select Phone Backup & Restore
Click Global Settings
Click Restore
Click Yes to restore to factory settings.
The phone will then factory reset and reboot.
Polycom Manual Method
This method can take a few tries in order to be successful. IF you do not see the "Enter Password" screen then try again.
Polycom VVX Series
Models: VVX 300, 310, 400, 410, 500, 600: Press 1, 3, and 5 dial pad keys
From the Main Idle Screen (Where you can make a call) Hold down the buttons relating to the phone model listed above until it beeps or says "Enter Password"
Make sure no Asterisks are on the screen, indicating that characters had already been typed in for the password.
If there are asterisks on the screen, press the "<<" Key that's on the screen to delete them.
Type in the password 456 and Press Enter.
Polycom IP Series
Models: 321, 331, 335, 450, SoundStation 5000 , 7000 and SoundStation Duo: Press 1, 3, 5, and 7 dial pad keys
Models: 550, 560, and 650, and VVX 1500: Press 4, 6, 8, and * dial pad keys
Models: 6000: Press 6, 8, and * dial pad key
From the Main Idle Screen (Where you can make a call) Hold down the buttons relating to the phone model listed above until it beeps or says "Enter Password"
Make sure no Asterisks are on the screen, indicating that characters had already been typed in for the password.
If there are asterisks on the screen, press the "<<" Key that's on the screen to delete them.