Quick start guide TL7612 DECT 6.
Installation You must install and charge the battery before using the headset. STOP! See pages 10-11 for instructions. If you subscribe to high-speed Internet service (DSL - digital subscriber line) through your telephone line, you must install a DSL filter between the telephone line cord and the telephone wall jack. The filter prevents noise and caller ID problems caused by DSL interference. Please contact your DSL service provider for more information about DSL filters.
Quick reference guide - headset ON/OFF Press to make and/or answer a call, and to end a call. Headset indicator lights ON/OFF light status On • Headset is charging in the headset base. • Headset is trying to register to the headset base. • Headset is searching for the headset base. Flashing • Flashes slowly when an incorrect type of battery is installed. • Flashes three times, followed by a pause, then repeats this cycle three more times and then shuts down to indicate the battery is very low.
Quick reference guide - headset VOLUME /+ - Press the volume keys on the side of the headset to adjust the listening volume when on a call. MUTE/FLASH Press to mute the microphone during a call. Press and hold to answer a call waiting call while on a call. Earpiece Press to mute the ring tone in the earpiece when there is an incoming call. Microphone Battery cover Open to install or replace the battery.
Quick reference guide - headset Headset alert tones Three quick beeps • VOLUME /+ - keys are pressed when the volume is already at its highest or lowest setting. • The headset is not registered and the headset ON/OFF button was pressed. • The headset is out of range from the headset base during a call. One short beep every 20 seconds Low battery warning. One short beep every 15 seconds The call is muted. One long beep (repeated) Call waiting alert tone.
Quick reference guide - headset base Charging cradle Insert the headset here for charging. PAIR Press to register or deregister the headset. NO LIFTER MODE light On when NO LIFTER MODE is selected. Flashes while on a call, or another telephone is in use on the same line. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. LIFTER MODE light On when LIFTER MODE is selected. Flashes while on a call. Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. MUTE light On when a call is muted.
Quick reference guide - headset base LIFTER AUDIO ADJUST Switch to choose the best headset audio quality when using LIFTER MODE. VOLUME / Press the volume keys on the side of the headset base to adjust the speaking volume while on a call. MODE Press to choose between NO LIFTER MODE or LIFTER MODE when the headset is not in use. The corresponding light turns on.
Quick reference guide - headset base Headset base indicator lights NO LIFTER MODE LIFTER MODE MUTE NO LIFTER MODE • On when NO LIFTER MODE is selected (default mode). • Flashes quickly when there is an incoming call. • Flashes when the headset is in use or another telephone on the same line is in use. LIFTER MODE • On when LIFTER MODE is selected. • Flashes quickly ������������������������� when there is an incoming call. • Flashes when the headset is in use. MUTE • On when a call is muted.
Quick reference guide - handset lifter SENSOR ADJ knob Adjusts the sensitivity of the ring detector. ADJUST LIFTER knob Adjusts the height of the lifter arm. Lifter arm Holds the corded telephone handset. Switch hook presser When the CORDED HANDSET CONNECTED switch is set to YES, pressing ON/OFF on the headset raises or lowers the switch hook presser. Lifter control cable RING DETECT jack This cable is hard wired into the lifter and plugs into the LIFTER jack on the headset base.
Quick reference guide - handset lifter RING ON/OFF Press to turn the ring detector on or off. When the ring detector is off, the cordless headset does not ring. Switch hook presser adjustment knob Adjusts the position of the switch hook presser. Small lifter pad Holds the earpiece of the corded telephone handset. STATUS light On in red when the ring detector is off. On in blue when the ring detector is on and the headset not in use.
Quick reference guide - handset lifter STATUS light Red • On when the headset is not in use and the ring detector is turned off. • Flashes slowly when the headset is in use and the ring detector is turned off. Blue • On when the headset is not in use and the ring detector is turned on. • Flashes four times every three seconds when the ring detector detects an incoming call. • Flashes slowly when the headset is in use and the ring detector is turned on. Off • The headset base does not have power.
Battery installation Install the battery as shown below. After installing the battery, you may be able to make and receive short calls. For optimal performance, charge the headset battery for at least six hours before use. When the headset is not in use, recharge the headset by returning it to the headset base. 1 . If the battery compartment cover is attached, press on both sides of the cover and lift it up and off. . Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the label THIS SIDE UP facing up.
Battery charging After installing the battery, charge the headset by placing it on the headset base as shown below. The headset ON/OFF light is on when the headset is charging. Push ON/OFF light Insert 1. Insert the headset into the charging cradle. 2. Push the headset downward until the ON/OFF light on the headset turns on. CAUTION: There may be a risk of detonation if you use a wrong type of battery. Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery (model BT191545 “BYD SL531732”).
Headset base and lifter installation Installation preparation Before installing the headset base, remove the rear bottom piece of the headset base by pushing it away from the base (as shown in Figure 1). Figure 1 Install the headset base as shown on the following pages. After completing installation option 1, 2 or 3 (see page 15), slide the rear bottom piece towards the headset base until it clicks into place (as shown in Figure 2).
Headset base and handset lifter installation No lifter mode or lifter mode There are two answer modes available on the headset base. The current mode is indicated by the NO LIFTER MODE or LIFTER MODE lights on the front of the headset base. • When plugging your headset base into the telephone wall jack, make sure the headset base mode is set to NO LIFTER MODE.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Cord labels The cords provided with your headset have colored labels attached to help you plug them into the headset base. The back of the headset base has colored dots above the jacks, and the names of the jacks on the rear bottom piece of the headset base corresponding to the colored labels on the cords.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Installation options You have three installation options: Option 1: Connect the handset lifter to a corded phone (pages 1623). This option enables you to answer calls even if you are away from the telephone base. For this option, you can use the headset with a single line or multiple line corded telephone (such as the AT&T 1080, 1070 or 1040) or a digital business system (such as a proprietary PBX telephone system).
Headset base and handset lifter installation Option 1: Connect the handset lifter to a corded phone 1. Unplug the curly handset cord from the telephone and plug it into the CURLY CORD jack (light blue dot) on the headset base. 2. Plug one end of the telephone line cord (provided with the headset base) into the base handset jack on the telephone where the curly handset cord was originally plugged in. 3. Plug the other end of the line cord into the BASE JACK (orange dot) on the headset base. 4.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Adjust the corded handset audio 1. Make sure that LIFTER MODE light on the headset base is on. Press the MODE button on the headset base to change the mode. 2. Lift the corded handset to release the switch hook. Place the corded handset aside. 3. Place the headset earpiece in your ear. 4. Press ON/OFF on the headset to listen for a dial tone.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Attach the lifter 1. To choose where to install the lifter on your telephone, look at the space underneath the corded handset. If there is a speaker, the lifter should be centered over the speaker. If there is no speaker, the lifter should be centered within the space. Make sure the lifter arm is raised above the switch hook of the telephone base. 2. Peel off the protective strips from the adhesive tape at the bottom of the lifter. 3.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Adjust the switch hook presser position Turn the knob to move the switch hook presser until it is lined up with your telephone switch hook. Adjust the height of the lifter arm Turn the ADJUST LIFTER knob to change the height of the lifter arm. When in the raised position, the arm should release the switch hook so you can hear a dial tone. When lowered, the arm should hold the switch hook down so that there is no dial tone.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Lifter adjustments and testing 1. Make sure that the headset base is set to LIFTER MODE and that the LIFTER AUDIO ADJUST setting is correct. 2. Turn the switch hook presser adjustment knob until the switch hook presser is just above the switch hook. 3. Lower the lifter arm until the switch hook presser holds the switch hook down. 4. Place the corded handset on the lifter. 5. Press ON/OFF on the headset.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Installation of large lifter pad (optional) If the small lifter pad cannot hold the corded handset steadily, you can attach a large lifter pad (provided) to enlarge the contact area. 1. Hold the large lifter pad in front of the small lifter pad as shown below. 2. Insert the large lifter pad into the two front gaps of the small lifter pad.
About internal and auxiliary ring detectors The internal or auxiliary ring detector detects the telephone ringer and sends a ring tone to the headset earpiece. If you installed the lifter over the top of the corded phone speaker, the internal ring detector will recognize when the phone rings. However, if your corded phone speaker is located elsewhere on the phone, stick the auxiliary ring detector to the speaker as shown below. Install the auxiliary ring detector 1.
About internal and auxiliary ring detectors Ring detector on/off When the ring detector detects an incoming call, it sends a ring tone to the headset earpiece. • Press the RING ON/OFF button on the lifter to turn the ring detector on or off. The STATUS light is blue when the ring detector is turned on, and red when the ring detector is turned off. • When the ring detector is turned off, it does not send a ring tone to the headset.
Headset base installation Option 2: Connect the headset to a telephone wall jack In order to make calls using this installation option, you need a telephone plugged into the same telephone line or a dial pad (TL7601 purchased separately). Make sure the headset base mode is set to NO LIFTER MODE. • Plug the small end of the headset base power adapter into the POWER jack (green dot) at the back of the headset base.
Headset base installation Option 3: Connect the headset to a corded or cordless phone To use this installation option, make sure the headset base mode is set to NO LIFTER MODE. • Plug the small end of the headset base power adapter into the POWER jack (green dot) at the back of the headset base. • Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL WALL JACK (red dot) at the back of the headset base. • Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the line splitter.
Headset operation Making a call When the headset base is connected to a corded handset of your telephone with the handset lifter installed (option 1): You must select LIFTER MODE on the headset base. . Press on the headset. The switch hook presser rises and releases the switch hook. You hear a dial tone in the headset earpiece. . Dial the telephone number using the dialing keys. When the headset base is connected to a telephone wall jack (option 2): You must select NO LIFTER MODE on the headset base. .
Headset operation Answering a call on the headset When the headset base is connected to a corded handset of your telephone with the handset lifter installed (option 1): • Press ON/OFF on the headset. The switch hook presser rises and releases the switch hook. You hear the caller through the headset earpiece. When the headset base is connected to a telephone wall jack, or connected to a corded or cordless phone (option 2 or 3): • Press ON/OFF on the headset.
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