Quick start guide TL7812 DECT 6.
Introduction The TL7812 is a cordless headset and base that allows you to have handsfree phone conversations. The package also comes with the TL7100 handset lifter, making it convenient to answer and end calls right from the headset. It can be used in different ways depending on your needs. Choose from the following three options. Connect your TL7812: • To a traditional corded telephone (pages 11-12). Connect the headset base to a corded telephone and install the lifter on your corded telephone.
Introduction This quick start guide provides you with the basic installation and setup instructions. You may refer to the user's manual provided in the product package for complete installation and operation instructions, or you can visit www.smbtelephones.att.com/smb to download the manual from the Product Support page. For customer service or product information, visit our website at www.telephones.att.com/smb or call 1 (800) 222-3111. In Canada, dial 1 (866) 288-4268.
Quick reference guide - headset (On/off button and light) Press to make, answer or end a call. MUTE Press to mute the microphone during a call. Press to mute the ringer in the earpiece when there is an incoming call. VOL+/VOLSlide the volume switch to the right or left to adjust the headset ringer volume while in idle mode, or the listening volume while on a call. Earpiece Battery with cover attached FLASH Press to answer an incoming call when you receive a call waiting alert during a call.
Quick reference guide - headset base Magnetic charging mount PAIR Place the headset here for charging. Use to initiate headset registration or deregistration. MUTE (light) PC (mode button and light) PHONE (mode button and light) VOLUME /MICROPHONE Press the volume keys on the side of the headset base to adjust the speaking volume when on a call. (USB port) Open the port cover to plug in the USB cable for use with PC mode.
Quick reference guide - headset base CORDED PHONE CONNECTION jack (blue dot) This jack is only used to connect the corded phone connection cable. TEL WALL JACK (red dot) POWER jack (green dot) Corded handset audio adjust switch Use this switch to adjust the corded handset audio when you have connected the headset base to a corded telephone.
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 the headset raises or lowers the switch hook presser. Lifter control cable RING DETECT jack Plug this cable into the LIFTER jack on the headset base. Plug in the auxiliary ring detector.
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 Front view On in red when the ring detector is off. On in blue when the ring detector is on and the headset is not in use.
Battery installation The battery is permanently attached to the battery compartment cover. Do not try to separate them from each other. After installing the battery pack, charge it for at least 15 minutes. You may be able to make and receive short calls. For optimal performance, charge the headset battery for at least three hours before use. When fully charged, the headset battery provides approximately 12 hours of talk time or 5 days of standby time.
Headset base installation and battery charging After installing the battery, charge the headset by placing it in the magnetic charging mount as shown below. The light turns on when the headset is charging. 1. Plug the small end of the headset base power adapter into the POWER jack (green dot) at the back of the headset base. Plug the large end into an electrical outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 2. Insert the headset into the magnetic charging mount. 3.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Installation options There are three installation options as described below. For Options 1 and 2, the handset lifter works with the cordless headset to provide a complete communication solution for most corded telephones. The lifter raises and lowers its switch hook presser to answer, make and end phone calls.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Option 1: Connect the headset to a corded phone 1. Plug one end of the corded phone connection cable into the CORDED PHONE CONNECTION jack (blue dot) at the back of the headset base. 2. Plug the other end of the corded phone connection cable into the handset jack on the corded phone. 3. Unplug the curly handset cord from the handset jack on the corded phone and plug it into the jack on the corded phone connection cable. .
Headset base and handset lifter installation Option 1: Connect the headset to a corded phone (cont.) 5. Plug the large end of the headset base power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 6. Plug the end of the lifter control cable into the LIFTER jack at the back of the headset base. 7. Use the attached fastener to bundle all line cords neatly. 8. Make sure the CORDED HANDSET CONNECTED switch on the right side of the headset base is set to YES. 8 9.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Option 2: Connect the headset to a corded phone and computer 1. Plug one end of the corded phone connection cable into the CORDED PHONE CONNECTION jack (blue dot) at the back of the headset base. 2. Plug the other end of the corded phone connection cable into the handset jack on the corded phone. 3. Unplug the curly handset cord from the handset jack on the corded phone and plug it into the jack on the corded phone connection cable.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Option 2: Connect the headset to a corded phone and computer (cont.) . Plug the small end of the headset base power adapter to the POWER jack (green dot) on the headset base. 5. Plug the large end of the headset base power adapter into a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 6. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port labeled on the right side of the headset base. 7. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Option 2: Connect the headset to a corded phone and computer (cont.) 1 . After you have installed the AT&T Softphone Call Manager, check to make sure the audio setting is properly configured in your Windows system. If you have installed Skype and/or Microsoft Lync and want to use them with your headset, make sure the audio settings are configured correctly in the programs as well. a) Audio settings in Microsoft® Windows® system: i.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Option 3: Connect the headset to a telephone wall jack 1. Make sure the CORDED HANDSET CONNECTED switch on the right side of the headset base is set to NO. 2. Connect the line cords as shown below. Use the included line splitter to connect the headset base and your telephone to the same telephone wall jack. • Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL WALL JACK (red dot) at the back of the headset base.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Adjust the corded handset audio After you have connected the headset base to your corded phone, you may need to adjust the corded handset audio switch at the bottom of the headset base for optimal sound quality. To adjust the corded handset audio: • Lift the corded handset and then press on the headset to check 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 you cannot hear a dial tone.
Headset base and handset lifter installation Lifter adjustments and testing 1. Make sure that the CORDED HANDSET CONNECTED switch on the headset base is set to YES. 2. Turn the switch hook presser adjustment knob until the switch hook presser is just above the switch hook (see page 19). 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 the headset.
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. The STATUS light is 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 attachments Earbud There are a total of six earbuds provided. One of them has been attached to the headset. They come in three sizes of which there are two types: one normal and one providing a deeper fit. Follow the steps below to change the earbud. To remove the earbud from the headset earpiece: Hold both sides of the earbud. Twist and pull the earbud until it separates from the earpiece. To attach the earbud to the headset earpiece: 1. Choose an appropriate earbud. 2.
Headset attachments Over the ear hook There are three ear hooks provided. Choose the size that best fits your need to attach to the headset. Follow the steps below to attach an ear hook to the headset. To position the headset to wear on the left or right ear: • To wear on the left ear: 1. Make sure the ear hook loop is positioned, as shown in Figure 1 on the right. 2. Attach the ear hook to the headset, as instructed on the next page. Ear hook loop Figure 1 • To wear on the right ear: 1.
Headset attachments To attach the ear hook to the headset: 1. Make sure there is no headset attachment, except the earbud, connected to the headset. 2. Insert the earpiece into the ear hook loop, as shown in Figure 3. 3. Press the edge of the ear hook loop towards the earpiece until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 4. 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 5.
Headset attachments Over the head band There are two over the head bands provided. Choose the one that best fits your need to attach to the headset. Follow the steps below to attach an over the head band to the headset. To attach the head band to the headset: 1. Make sure there is no headset attachment, except the earbud, connected to the headset. 2. Insert the earpiece into the loop of the ear pad, as shown in Figure 6. 3. Push the earpiece into the ear pad until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 7.
Headset attachments Behind the neck band By default, the ear pad on the neck band is positioned to be worn on the right ear. To attach the headset to the neck band: 1. Make sure there is no headset attachment, except the earbud, connected to the headset. 2. Insert the earpiece into the loop of the ear pad, as shown in Figure 9. 3. Gently press the earpiece inward until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 10. . Place the neck band around your neck and over your ears. 5.
Headset operation Power on/off the headset Power on the headset before use. To power on the headset: • Place the headset in the headset base. -OR• Press and hold for two seconds. The light flashes blue three times. You hear three beeps when it is being powered on. Power off the headset if it will not be used for a long time. To power off the headset: • Press and hold for four seconds. The light flashes red three times. You hear three beeps when it is being powered off.
PHONE mode Make a call To make calls on your home or office telephone line, press PHONE on the headset base for PHONE mode. When the headset base is connected to the corded handset of your telephone with the handset lifter installed: 1. Press on the headset. The switch hook presser rises and releases the switch hook. You hear a dial tone in the headset earpiece. 2. Dial the telephone number using the dialing keys. When the headset base is connected to a telephone wall jack: 1.
PHONE mode End a call When the headset base is connected to the corded handset of your telephone with the handset lifter installed: • Press on the headset to end a call. The switch hook presser pushes down the switch hook and ends the call. When the headset base is connected to a telephone wall jack: • Press on the headset or place the headset in the headset base.
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