VTech Telecommunications 80-6470-00 Users Manual
Getting started
Battery charging
After installing the battery, charge the headset by placing it in
the headset base as shown below. The headset ON/OFF light will
be on when the headset is charging.
1. Insert the headset into the
headset base.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Use only the supplied rechargeable battery or replacement battery
(model BT191545). To obtain a free replacement battery, call
2. Push the headset downward
until the ON/OFF light on the
headset turns on.
1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
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Getting started
Headset attachments
Over-the-ear
To attach the ear hook to the headset:
Remove any headset attachment that is currently connected to
1.
the headset.
Insert the earpiece into the ear hook as shown in Figure 1.
2.
Press the ear hook onto the earpiece as shown in Figure 2.
3.
4. Hook the headset onto the desired ear. Adjust the angle of the
headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth as
shown in Figure 3.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Headset attachments
Over-the-ear
Adjusting the headset to wear on the left or right ear:
Hold the headset in your hand. Lift the hook upward as shown in
1.
Figure 1.
(counter clockwise) as shown in Figure 2.
2.
Push the hook downward as shown in Figure 3.
3.
Hook the headset onto the desired ear. Adjust the angle of the
4.
headset until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth as
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 4Figure 3
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Headset attachments
Over-the-ear
Removing the ear hook from the headset:
Hold the headset with one hand and the ear hook with the other
hand. Twist and pull the ear hook until it separates from the
earpiece.
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Getting started
Headset attachments
Over-the-head
To attach the headset to the headband for wearing on the left or
right ear:
Remove any headset attachment that is currently connected to
1.
the headset.
Insert the earpiece into the headband ring as shown in Figure 1.
2.
Push the earpiece towards the headband ring until it clicks into
3.
place as shown in Figure 2.
Adjust the headband to fit your head. Adjust and rotate the angle
4.
of the headset until the microphone is pointing toward your mouth
as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
NOTE: To wear on the other ear, rotate the headset within the headband ring.
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Getting started
Headset attachments
Over-the-head
Removing the headset from the headband:
Hold the headset with one hand and the headband ring with the
other hand. Twist and pull the headset until it separates from the
ring of the headband.
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Getting started
Headset attachments
Behind-the-neck
The neckband ring is positioned for right-ear wearing when first
purchased.
To wear the headset on your left ear:
Remove the ring from the neckband. Note the small opening in
1.
the plastic at the place where the ring meets the neckband. Then
rotate the ring post up and through that small opening, as shown
in Figure 1.
Ring
Figure 1
2. Snap the ring into the small socket on the end of the left arm of the
neckband
To attach the headset to the neckband for wearing on the left or
right ear:
Remove any headset attachment that is currently connected to
1.
the headset.
Insert the earpiece into the neckband ring as shown in Figure 2.
2.
Figure 2
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Headset attachments
Behind-the-neck
3. Push the earpiece towards the neckband ring until it clicks into
place as shown in Figure 3.
4. Place the neckband around your neck and over your ears.
5. Adjust and rotate the angle of the headset until the microphone is
pointing toward your mouth as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Headset attachments
Behind-the-neck
To remove the headset from the ring of the neckband:
Hold the headset with one hand and the neckband ring with the
other hand. Twist and pull the headset until it separates from the
ring of the neckband.
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Operation
MODE
Headset base settings
No lifter or lifter mode
There are two answer modes available on the
headset base:
NO LIFTER MODE is the default mode.
•
-OR-
If you are using the handset lifter (model
•
TL7611 or sold separately as model TL7000),
you must use LIFTER MODE.
To change the answer mode:
When the headset is not in use, press MODE on
the headset base to select NO LIFTER MODE or
LIFTER MODE. The corresponding light on the
front of the headset base will turn on to indicate
the mode.
For complete instructions on installing and
using the handset lifter, see the TL7000 handset
lifter user’s manual. You may also download the
manual at www.telephones.att.com.
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Operation
Headset operation
Making a call
Using stand-alone headset base:
You cannot make calls unless you have a dial
•
pad (TL7601 sold separately) or you install
the headset base with a corded or cordless
telephone.
Using headset base (without TL7000 lifter) with
a corded or cordless phone (any brand):
NO LIFTER MODE must be selected on the
headset base (see page 20).
Follow the instructions in your telephone user’s
1.
manual for making calls.
To switch to the headset, press ON/OFF on the
2.
headset at any time.
After you hear the telephone line ringing, you can
3.
hang up the telephone and continue the call on
the headset.
NOTES:
For instructions on using the lifter, see the TL7000 user’s
1.
manual. Visit www.telephones.att.com to
download the manual.
For instructions on using the dial pad, see the TL7601 user’s
2.
manual. VisitVisit www.telephones.att.com to
download the manual.
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Operation
Headset operation
Answering a call on the headset
Press ON/OFF on the headset.
End a call on the headset
Press ON/OFF on the headset.
Auto off
A call will end automatically when you put the
headset in the headset base.
NOTE: The headset base and headset do not have an
external ringer. When you receive calls, the headset earpiece
plays a ring tone. If you have telephones connected to the
same telephone line as the headset base, you can rely on
the ringers of those telephones to alert you to incoming
calls.
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Operation
Headset operation
Temporary ring tone silencing
Press MUTE/FLASH to temporarily silence the ring
tone in the headset earpiece. This will silence
the ring tone without disconnecting the call. The
next incoming call will ring normally at the preset
volume.
NOTE: If you have more than one headset registered to
the headset base, both headsets will receive the ring tone
when there is an incoming call. Pressing MUTE/FLASH on
one headset will only silence the ring tone of that particular
headset.
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Operation
Options while on calls
Volume control
To adjust the listening volume:
While on a call, press the VOLUME keys
on the side of the headset to adjust the listening
volume.
To adjust the speaking volume:
While on a call, press the VOLUME keys
on the side of the headset base to adjust the
speaking volume.
VOLUME
NOTES:
1. Listening volume settings are independent for each headset,
but the speaking volume will be shared by all the registered
headset(s).
2. When the volume reaches the minimum or maximum setting,
you will hear three quick beeps.
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Operation
Options while on calls
Call waiting
If you subscribe to call waiting service offered by
your telephone service provider, you will hear a
beep if there is an incoming call while you are
already on a call. Press and hold MUTE/FLASH on
the side of the headset to put your current call on
hold and answer the new call. You can press and
hold MUTE/FLASH at any time to switch back and
forth between calls.
MUTE/FLASH
Switch a call between handset and headset
To switch from a corded handset to headset:
While on a call, presspress ON/OFF on the headset,
then place the corded handset back into the
telephone base.
To switch from headset to corded handset:
While on call, lift the corded handset from the
telephone base, then press ON/OFF on the
headset.
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Operation
Options while on calls
Mute
The mute function allows you to turn off the
headset microphone. You can hear the caller, but
the caller will not be able to hear you.
To mute the call:
• Press MUTE/FLASH on the headset to turn off
the headset microphone. When mute is on, the
MUTE light on the headset base will be on and
a short beep will be heard every 15 seconds
until mute is turned off.
To un-mute the call:
• Press MUTE/FLASH on the headset again and
resume speaking.
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