ATT Dect 6.0 User Manual

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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. The ring detector 
provides an incoming call indication through the cordless 
headset, so you can answer calls even when you...

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Headset base and handset lifter installation
Option 1: Connect the headset to a corded phone
Plug one end of the corded phone connection cable into the 
CORDED PHONE CONNECTION jack (blue dot) at the back of 
the headset base.
Plug the other end of the corded phone connection cable into 
the handset jack on the corded phone.
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.
Plug the small end of...

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Plug the large end of the headset base power adapter into a 
power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Plug the end of the lifter control cable into the LIFTER jack at 
the back of the headset base.
Use the attached fastener to bundle all line cords neatly.
Make sure the CORDED HANDSET 
CONNECTED switch on the right side of the 
headset base is set to YES.
Adjust the corded handset audio (see 
page 22) before you install the  
handset lifter on the corded phone. 
For instructions...

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Headset base and handset lifter installation
Option 2: Connect the headset to a corded phone and computer
Plug one end of the corded phone connection cable into the 
CORDED PHONE CONNECTION jack (blue dot) at the back of 
the headset base.
Plug the other end of the corded phone connection cable into 
the handset jack on the corded phone.
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.
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Plug the small end of the headset base power adapter  
to the POWER jack (green dot) on the headset base.
Plug the large end of the headset base power adapter into a 
power outlet not controlled by a wall switch.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port  
labeled  on the right side of the headset base.
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your 
computer. Wait for your computer to indicate that it has 
recognized the headset.
Plug the end of the lifter...

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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:
For Windows XP® users:
Click Start menu and choose Control Panel.
Click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices and then click...

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b) Audio settings in Skype:
Launch the Skype program.
Click on Tools, then Options.
Click on Audio settings.
Make sure AT&T DECT Headset is selected under the 
speakers and microphone settings.
c) Audio settings in Microsoft Lync:
Launch the Microsoft Lync program.
Click on Options, then Audio Device.
Make sure AT&T DECT Headset is selected under the 
Audio device setting.
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Headset base and handset lifter installation
Option 2: Connect the headset to a...

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Headset base and handset lifter installation
Option 3: Connect the headset to a telephone wall jack
Make sure the CORDED HANDSET 
CONNECTED switch on the right side of the 
headset base is set to NO.
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.
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NOTE: The headset base and headset do not have external ringers. When you receive calls, the headset earpiece rings. If you have...

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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. If there is no dial tone or the 
dial tone is unclear, slide the corded 
handset audio switch at the...

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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. Carefully place the lifter in the desired...