BT Starter Kit 2 User Manual

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BT Broadband Talk Softphone: Starter Kit 2

User Guide

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• FREE voice calls with other Softphone users anywhere in the
world with your headset.

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• Hi-definition sound when you talk Softphone to Softphone
or Softphone to the BT Hub Phone 1010.

2

• Make and receive free video calls with the Softphone Starter Kit 2
headset and webcam.

3

• Versatile clip-on or free-standing USB webcam with high quality
video imagery.

• Adjustable, high performance USB headset for use with
BT Broadband T

alk Softphone.

• Noise cancelling microphone for clear, echo-free sound.

1. A microphone and speak

ers, headset or handset and a suitable sound card is required.
Call quality may not match PSTN unless the recipient is able to benefit from High Definition
sound. Service restrictions apply. Certain call types are not guaranteed eg 999 calls.
No emergency location information stored. Service will fail if there is a power failure.
Abuse policy applies. Calls may deplete any usage allowance applied by other broadband
providers. Click a contact’s Softphone IM name to make a free call. Conditions apply.

2 To experience Hi-dS™ both caller and recipient require BT Softphone / BT Videophone /

BT Hub Phone.

3 Applies to calls to other BT Softphones used with webcams only. FREE Softphone calls can

only be made by clicking their IM (Instant Messenger) name. If you dial their Softphone
number, it will be a chargeable call. See www.bt.com/softphone for details.

Welcome…

to your BT Broadband Talk
Softphone: Starter Kit 2

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This User Guide provides you with all the
information you need to get the most
from your BT Broadband Talk Softphone
Starter Kit 2.

You must follow the setting up section
before you can use your headset. This
doesn’t take long and is easy to do. Just
follow the simple instructions on the next
few pages.

Need help?

If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Broadband
Talk Softphone, please contact the Helpline on 0870 2400 433.

Alternatively, you may find the answer in the ‘Help’ section at
the back of this guide.

Got everything?

In your BT Broadband Talk
Softphone Starter Kit 1
package you should have
the following items:

• 1 White USB VoIP headset and
inline headset remote control

• 1 White clip-on /
free standing webcam

• Starter kit CD

• Webcam driver CD

What you will need

• A broadband connection.
This does not have to be
supplied by BT.

• A compatible PC with Softphone
and Microsoft Windows 2000 /
XP installed.

• To make calls to national or
international landlines and
mobiles requires a Pay-As­You-Go or BT Broadband Talk
account. Conditions apply.
See www.bt.com/softphone

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In this guide

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Install the BT Softphone Software . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting the headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Install the webcam driver CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting to know your headset and webcam

Headset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Headset remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjusting your headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LED indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Configuring your audio device . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Webcam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

General information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Product disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Technical information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Declaration of conformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Install the BT Softphone Software

You must install the BT Softphone Software using the BT Softphone Starter CD provided otherwise
you will not be able to make any BT Softphone calls. If you have any problems installing your
BT Broadband Talk Softphone Software, please contact the Helpline on 0870 2400 433.

After installing BT Softphone you may get a pop-up window advising that there is a new version of
Softphone available. It is recommended that you download and install the new version.

Connecting the headset

Connect the USB plug (attached to the cord of the headset remote control) to the USB port
of your PC or laptop computer. The LED indicator will light up indicating correct connection
to the computer.

You can check whether the USB controller is properly installed, by making sure the LED
indicator is lit, and then pressing

MUTE, if the light flashes, then the device is properly installed.

Setting up

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USB Slot

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Install the webcam driver CD

You must complete the installation of the
webcam driver CD (Starter Kit drivers disc)
before you attach the webcam or the camera
will not work. The CD has an ‘auto run’
feature that will start the installation,
please follow the on screen directions.

Once the drivers are installed you may need
to re-start your computer before attaching
the webcam.

The image below shows how the Softphone
panel will appear on your PC:

To either alter or check your settings or
devices you should select Devices from
the ‘Softphone’ > ‘Options’ menu.

If you need to change any of the camera
video settings you will need to exit from the
Softphone application and open the AMCap
application which you will find in your
Start/All Programs/BT Starter Kit 2 (SK2) USB
Web Camera menu. When the new window
opens select ‘Video capture’ filter from the
‘Options’ menu. This opens the settings
window shown below. You can change and
save your webcam settings from here.

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Setting up

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Getting to know your headset and webcam

Headset

Extendable double-arm headband Ear pads (including 40mm

speaker chamber)

Microphone and voice tube

Adjustable voice tube holder Microphone voice tube

rotational pivot

Microphone connecting cable

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Getting to know your headset and webcam

Headset remote control

Cable with USB plug for
connection to PC

Multiple status LED-indicator

Cable for connection to headset

Volume controls

4-direction controlling switch
(to adjust volume and mute
functions)

Mute function (microphone or
speaker mute)

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Adjusting your headset

You can adjust the headset to make it more comfortable for you.

l

A

Is extendable on both sides to fit your head size.

l

B

The voice tube is rotatable so you can place the microphone closer to the mouth if necessary.
The suggested distance between mouth and microphone is 1/2 inch.

l

C

The voice tube rubber holder can be adjusted so you can shorten the extension of the
microphone capsule if needed.

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Getting to know your headset and webcam

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LED indications

The LED-indicator on the headset remote control will light up to indicate the various status
of the device:

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Steady WHITE light:
Online

Flashing WHITE light:
Microphone on mute

Steady BLUE light:
Headphones on mute

Flashing BLUE light:
Headphones and
Microphone on mute

The device is ready for
normal use. You can
transmit and receive
voice data.

The microphone is muted.
You can receive voice data
but you can not transmit.

The headphones are
muted. You can transmit
voice data but you can
not receive.

The headphones and
microphone are muted.
You can not transmit or
receive voice data.

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Getting to know your headset and webcam

Configuring your audio device

For computers which come with an in-built sound card, you have a choice of using the USB audio
device or the original sound card for your multimedia applications. To configure the currently
selected audio device:

• Go to the

Control Panel, click the Multimedia icon or Sounds and Multimedia icon

(for Windows Me, 2000 and XP).

• Select the

Audio or Voice tabs, in either one of the pages you will see Preferred Device

selected for Sound Playback or Sound Recording to be BT Softphone USB Headset.

• Click the arrow within the selection and you will find your original sound card's name
and you can choose your preference.

Remember to close all programs before you change this setting.

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Webcam

Multi-layer optical glass lens

Snap shot button

Smart clipper - for clipping onto
the notebook (alternatively you
can stand on the desk)

Auto lighting LED

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Help

Common problems

No sound coming from the headset

• The USB plug may not be properly plugged into the

computer. Check the connections and that the LED
is on.

• The headset may have been connected while music

software was being played. You will need to close all
other software applications and restart the
installation.

• The audio device selected in your operating system

may not be correct. Go to the control panel, select
Sounds and Multimedia Properties or Sounds and
Audio Device Propeties (XP), open Sound Playback tab
and select USB Audio Device or Adaptor in the
Preferred Device drop-down menu.

• The volume control for your operating system or

music software may be set to mute. De-select mute
from your system or music software.

• The computer may not recognise the USB headset.

Restart your computer or re-install the USB headset
driver by disconnecting then re-connecting the
USB plug.

Cannot record sound from the microphone

• The mic muting function may be switched on.
Go to Sound and Multimedia (Audio Device)
Properties and select Volume control for Sound
Recording and tick Selected in the Microphone
column.

• The audio device selected in your operating system
may not be correct. Refer to the above section on
the same problem but open the Sound Recording
tab instead.

I can hear sound but I am unable to listen to CD
music-playback.

• Make sure that your CD-ROM supports the ‘digital
play function’, check with your CD-ROM
manufacturer.

‘Vista’ compatible drivers:

If your PC runs ‘Vista’ you can download
compatible Webcam drivers from:
www.easidirect.co.uk/softphone

If you have any problems with the Softphone
software you can download the latest version
direct from: www.bt.com/softphone

Customer Helpline

If you are still experiencing difficulties please call the
BT Broadband Softphone helpline on 0870 2400 433.

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Safety information

• Listening with the headset at high volume may
damage your hearing.

• If you adjust the volume for the microphone or
headphone and it is too high, this may cause
squealing (feedback sound) and can damage
your hearing.

• Do not use while driving or cycling.

• Do not drop your headset or subject it to external
shock which may cause malfunction.

• Do not disassemble or attempt to open up the casing
of either the adaptor or headset. This could expose
you to high voltages or other risks. Contact the
Helpline on 0870 2400 433 for any queries.

• Whenever unplugging the headset or the adaptor,
apply force to the plug part only. Jerking the cord
instead of the plug may cause damage to
the product.

• Do not use any liquid substance to clean the casing of
the product.

• Your product may interfere with other electrical
equipment, e.g. TV and radio sets, telephones or
clock/alarms if placed too close. It is recommended
that you place your product at least one metre
away from such appliances to minimise any risk
of interference.

Cleaning

• Clean the product with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an
anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this
will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this
may cause a static shock.

Environmental

• Do not expose your product to direct sunlight.

• Do not submerge any part of your product in water
and do not use it in damp or humid conditions, such
as bathrooms.

• Do not expose your product to fire, explosive or other
hazardous conditions.

• Do note use your product in areas where there is
excessive dust, or with shock or electromagnetic
radiation.

Safety Standards

This product had been subject to testing requirement
for the CE mark, and has been approved to claim the
CE mark for EMC standards
(ENS5022:09.98+A1:10.00+A2:01.03,
ENS5024:09.98+A 1: 10.0 1 +A2:01.03).
The validity of the CE mark is restricted to only those
countries when it is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries of the European Economic Area.

Warning

Any change or modification not expressly approved in
this user guide could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

General information

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General information

Trademarks and ownership

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and or other countries.

• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.

• Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of
Intel Corporation.

• In this user guide, Microsoft ‘Windows’ XP Home
Edition and Microsoft ‘Windows’ XP Professional
Edition are referred to as Windows XP, whereas
Microsoft' 2000 Professional Edition is referred to as
Windows 2000, Microsoft' Millennium Edition is
referred to as Windows Me.

• All other names of systems and products mentioned
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

Product disposal instructions

The symbol shown here and on the product
means that the product is classed as Electrical
or Electronic Equipment and should not be
disposed with other household or commercial
waste at the end of its working life.

The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC) has been put in place
to recycle products using best available recovery and
recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the
environment, treat any hazardous substances and
avoid the increasing landfill.

Product disposal instructions for residential users

When you have no further use for it, please remove
any batteries and dispose of them and the product as
per your local authority’s recycling processes. For
more information please contact your local authority
or the retailer where the product was purchased.

Product disposal instructions for business users

Business users should contact their suppliers and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract and ensure that this product is not mixed
with other commercial waste for disposal.

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Guarantee

Your BT Broadband Talk Softphone SK2 is guaranteed
for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.

Subject to the terms listed below, the guarantee will
provide for the repair of, or at BT’s or its agent’s
discretion, the option to replace the BT Broadband
Talk Softphone SK1 or any component thereof, (other
than batteries), which is identified as faulty or below
standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or
materials. Products over 28 days old from the date of
purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or
repaired product.

The conditions of this guarantee are:

• The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur
within the 12 month guarantee period.

• Proof of purchase is provided.

• The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as
instructed.

• This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects
caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear,
neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any
attempt at adjustment or repair other than through
approved agents.

• This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Within the 12 month guarantee period:

Prior to returning your product, please read the Help
section beginning on page 13 or contact the Helpline
on 0870 2400 433 for assistance. In the unlikely
event of a defect occurring, please follow the
Helpline’s instructions for replacement or repair.

Outside of the 12 month guarantee period:

If your product needs repair after the guarantee
period has ended, we recommend that you contact
BT’s approved repair agent Helpdesk Solutions on
0870 240 5029 or a local qualified repairer.

Returning your product

If the Helpline is unable to remedy your problem they
will ask you to return the product. Where possible,
pack the product in its original packaging. Please
remember to include all parts. (Please note that we
cannot take responsibility for goods damaged in
transit.) Please obtain and keep proof of posting from
the Post Office.

Technical information

For your records

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

Serial number:

For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required
so please keep your receipt.

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General information

Headset specifications
Stereo headset CM400

Cord 2m long
Mass 120 g (including controller)

Receiver

Size 40mm diameter
Type Open air dynamic driver unit
Max. input power 1OmW/60mW
Impedance 32 ± 15% at 1 kHz, 1 V
Sensitivity 116± 3dB(3mW/ 1 CM)
Frequency range 140 - 20,000 Hz

Microphone

Design Flexible boom microphone
Type Electret condenser
Open circuit voltage -47dB (OdB = 1 V/Pa)
Frequency range 20 - 20,000 Hz

USB controller AU400

Frequency range 20 - 20,000 Hz (headphone)

100 10,000 Hz (microphone)
Data resolution 16 bit
Sampling rate 48 kHz Stereo

Operating characteristics Rx

Receiver gain 14dB Max.
Output power 35mW Max.
TH D + Nois e <0.4% @ P.)=30m W20~20,000 Hz
S/N @ TH D <0.4% 86dB
Master volume
control range 0~46.5dB attenuation

Operating characteristics: Tx

Microphone gain 20dB Max.
Volume control range + 12dB ~–34.5dB, I.5dB step
Power supply USB bus power compliant (5V,

10OmA)
Dimensions (excluding projections)

approx. 28x65x18mm

(w/d/h)

Operating environment

Compliant operating systems:
Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows XP

Webcam specifications

Interface USB1.1 / USB2.0 Compatible
Sensor 1/4" CMOS Sensor
Effective pixels 350K Pixels
Max Resolution 640x480 (VGA)
Colour depth 24-bit (16.7 million colour)
Max Frame Rate 30fps (640x480: 30fps)
Focus range 50cm to infinity
White Balance Auto
Auto Exposure (AE) Auto
USB cable length 150cm
Weight 80g(USB cable included)
Dimension 69mm x 73.5mm x 47.5mm

(USB cable excluded)
Clipper width 5mm~25mm.
Working temperature 5~40C
Working humidity 20%~80%
Rate voltage 5V
Rated power consumption 580mW
Rating input current 116mA

Declaration of Conformance

The Declaration of Conformance is available from
www.easidirect.co.uk/softphone

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Offices worldwide

The services described in this publication are subject to availability
and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment
are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective
standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms
any part of any contract.

© British Telecommunications plc 2007.
Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ.
Registered in England No. 1800000.

Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd.
Printed in China

BT Broadband Talk Softphone: Starter Kit 2
Issue 3 Edition 1 (04/07)

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