ANKER PowerConf S500 Conference Room Speakerphone User Manual

ANKER PowerConf S500 Conference Room Speakerphone

At a Glance

1. Volume down button
2. Mute button
3. Phone call button
4. Volume up button
5. Power button
6. Play button
7. Link button
8. Bluetooth button
9. USB-C charging port

Charging

•  Fully dry off the USB-C charging port before charging.
•  Fully charge the speakerphone before the first use to extend the lifespan.
•  Use a certified USB-C charging cable and charger to prevent any damage.

Powering On / Off

• Press and hold the power button for three seconds to power on or off
•  The PowerConf speakerphone will automatically power on once connected to your PC by using the USB-C cable.
•  The PowerConf speakerphone will automatically power off after 30 minutes in the case of no signal input or output.
•  To check the battery level, press the power button again when powered on.

Connecting

There are 3 ways that you can connect the PowerConf speakerphone to your devices.

• Option A: Connect to PC (Bluetooth Dongle)
  • . Plug the provided Bluetooth dongle into a USB port on your PC. PowerConf S500 will be ready to use when it is powered on.
  • . You might need to manually set PowerConf S500 as the audio device for your PC system or conference software.
• macOS
  • System Preferences > Sound > Sound Effects / Output / Input
• Windows
  • Right-click on the sound icon > Open Sound settings > Choose your output device / Choose your input device
• Software (Zoom, Skype or more)
  • Settings > Audio > Speaker / Microphone
• Option B: Connect to PC (USB-C Cable)
  • Connect PowerConf S500 to a PC using the provided USB-C cable. It will be ready to use when it’s powered on.

Option C: Connect to Smartphone or Tablet (Bluetooth)

• *  When powered on, PowerConf S500 will automatically enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Alternatively, press the Bluetooth button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

  •  Select “Anker PowerConf S500” on your smartphone’s Bluetooth list to connect.

Each time you power on PowerConf S500, it will automatically connect with the last successfully connected device if available. If not, press the Bluetooth button to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. • This speakerphone can pair up with two mobile devices via Bluetooth at a time. To pair with another Bluetooth device, press the Bluetooth button to re-enter

Bluetooth pairing mode.

When the speakerphone is connected to two devices via USB and Bluetooth at the same time, press and hold the play button for two seconds to switch between

Bluetooth and USB modes.

•  To disconnect the Bluetooth from one device, press the Bluetooth button again on the device that’s currently active.
•  If connection via the Bluetooth dongle fails, plug it into a USB port on your PC and then press the PC mute button four times. The light on the dongle will flash quickly. This indicates that the dongle has been reset with all pairing history cleared. The dongle will then connect with the speakerphone automatically.

Using Your PowerConf

LED Light Bar

Lights up blue then turns off

Lights up green (battery level >10%)
Lights up red then flashes (battery level <10%)
Flashes blue
Lights up cyan (Standard mode)
Lights up purple (Broadcasting mode)
Lights up blue then turns off
Turns red
Lights up cyan

AnkerWork App

Download the AnkerWork app to enhance your experience.

•  Check product information
•  Read user manual
•  Check battery level
•  Check for the latest firmware updates
•  Adjust volume
•  Set auto-power off
•  Manage devices
•  Turn LED light bar off
•  Set voice pickup modes

There are two voice pickup modes you can choose from in the AnkerWork app.

•  Standard mode: Pick up all sounds from the near end.
•  Broadcasting mode: Restore and deliver original sounds by turning the speaker off. You will not hear the far end anymore when in this mode. (You are strongly suggested to use this mode via USB connection).

Linking Mode

• Linking mode is available only when you connect one PowerConf S500 with your PC using the USB-C cable. It is not available when connected via Bluetooth.
•  Connect one PowerConf S500 with your PC using the provided USB-C cable.
•  Power on another PowerConf S500, then press the link button on both PowerConf S500 speakerphones simultaneously to enter linking mode.

• This mode is not available when both PowerConf S500 speakerphones are connected via a USB cable.
• The recommended distance between the two PowerConf S500 speakerphones is about 3 m.
• To exit linking mode, press and hold the link button for 2 seconds simultaneously on both PowerConf S500 speakerphones.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Documents / Resources

| ANKER PowerConf S500 Conference Room Speakerphone [pdf] User Manual
PowerConf S500, Conference Room Speakerphone, PowerConf S500 Conference Room Speakerphone
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References

• bluetooth.de
• usb-c.no is parked

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