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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 are away from 
the telephone base.
Option 1: Connect the headset to a corded phone (see pages 
15-16). This option allows you to use the headset to 
remotely control the lifter for answering or hanging up 
a call. 
Option 2: Connect the headset to a corded phone and computer 
(see pages 17-20). This option enables you to use the 
headset for VoIP (Voice over IP) calls through your 
computer, or traditional phone call through the corded 
phone. You can use the voice command feature to 
make or answer calls. Make sure you install the AT&T 
Softphone Call Manager on your computer using 
the CD-ROM provided in the package. You may also 
visit www.telephones.att.com/downloads 
to download and install the software. For installation 
and operation instructions of the software, refer to the 
Installation and Operation Guide which can also be 
found in the CD-ROM provided or the web site stated 
above.
Option 3: If you do not want to install the lifter on the corded 
handset, you can simply connect the headset to a 
telephone wall jack through the line splitter provided 
(see page 21). The headset acts as a supplementary 
device that can join calls. Use the telephones connected 
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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 the headset base power adapter  
to the POWER jack (green dot) on the headset base.
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A DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL  high-speed Internet service. The DSL filter must be plugged into a telephone wall jack.
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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 of installing the lifter, see 
pages 23-26. For information about the 
internal and auxiliary ring detectors, refer to pages 27-28.
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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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A DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL  high-speed Internet service. The DSL filter must be plugged into a telephone wall jack.
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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 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 of installing the lifter, see 
pages 23-26. For information about the 
internal and auxiliary ring detectors, refer to pages 27-28.
Install the AT&T Softphone Call Manager using the  
CD-ROM provided in the package. You may also visit  
www.telephones.att.com/downloads to download 
and install the software. For installation and operation 
instructions of the software, refer to the Installation and 
Operation Guide which can also be found in the CD-ROM 
provided or the web site stated above.
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Option 2: Connect the headset to a corded phone and 
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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 
Sounds and Audio Devices.
Click the Audio tab. 
Make sure AT&T DECT Headset is selected under the 
Sound playback and Sound recording settings.
For Windows 7 users:
Click Start menu and choose Control Panel.
Click Hardware and Sound and then click Manage  
audio devices under the Sound menu.
Click the Playback tab and make sure AT&T DECT 
Headset is set as the default speaker. 
Click the Recording tab and make sure AT&T DECT 
Headset is set as the default microphone. 
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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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Option 2: Connect the headset to a corded phone and 
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IMPORTANT
Periodically check for software updates. Go to the ABOUT tab under the Settings panel in the AT&T Softphone Call Manager, then click Check Update. For more details, refer to the Software updates section in the Installation and Operation Guide, available in the CD-ROM which comes with the package. 
						

							
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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 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.
Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the TEL WALL JACK (red dot) at the back of the headset base.
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A DSL filter (not included) is required if you have DSL  high-speed Internet service. The DSL filter must be plugged into a telephone wall jack.
Telephone line cord
Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the line splitter.
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Line splitter
Corded or cordless phone
Plug the line splitter into the telephone wall jack (or a DSL filter if you subscribe to DSL Internet service).
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Connect another telephone line cord between the telephone and the line splitter.
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Use the attached fastener to bundle all line cords neatly.
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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 bottom of 
the headset base from A to F until the 
dial tone is clear.
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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 
position and press down.
4. Plug the lifter control cable into the 
LIFTER jack on the headset base.
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Adhesive tape