BT Cordless Headset H55 Specification sheet

BT Cordless Headset H55
UK’s best selling phone brand†
Quick Set-up and User Guide

Important – please read first
• Only use the line cord, power supply, cables and rechargeable battery pack
supplied with your product.
• Make sure the power supply is connected to a known working socket.
• Connect your headset base to the power supply and allow the battery to
charge for at least 3 hours before connecting to a telephone line.
• To make sure you get the best range and reception from your headset,
avoid interference by placing the base away from large metal objects such
as fridge freezers and microwave ovens or electronic products such as
computers and TVs.
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PSTN line cord
Desk phone
connection cable
Line splitter
USB cable
Battery pack
Check box contents
Cordless headset
with medium-sized
earbud attached
Headset base
Mains power adaptor
(item code 069858)
2 earbuds
2 over-the-ear hooks
Over-the-head band
Behind-the- neck band
Important
Only use the mains power adaptor, cables and rechargeable battery supplied in this box or this
product might not work. Any replacement rechargeable battery must be of the same type. BT
accepts no responsibility for damage caused to your product if you use any other type of battery.
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Where to put your
headset base
• Make sure it’s at least a
metre away from other
electrical appliances to
avoid interference.
• Don’t place in a bathroom
or other humid area or near
excessive heat sources,
moisture, low temperatures
or dust sources.
• Don’t place near noise
sources such as a window
with traffic outside,
motors, microwave ovens,
refrigerators or fluorescent
lighting.
• The product works by
sending radio signals
between the base and the
headset. The strength of the
signal depends on where you
position the base. Putting it
as high as possible can help
give you the best signal.
IMPORTANT
Don’t try to make calls until
the headset battery is fully
charged.
1 Plug in
1. Plug the mains power
adaptor into the
socket marked
Power on the back
of the base.
2. Plug the other end
into the wall power
socket and switch on.
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The base should be plugged
into the mains power socket at
all times.
The battery is permanently
attached to the battery
compartment cover (known as
the battery pack). Do not try
to separate them from each
other.
Only use the supplied
rechargeable battery
pack otherwise you may
damage your product. For a
replacement battery pack,
please call the Helpline on
0800 218 2182*.
Talk/Standby time
Under ideal conditions, the
headset battery should give
up to 8 hours of talk time or
115hrs standby on a single
charge. (This doesn’t mean you
can unplug the base or leave
the headset for this length of
time without charge). When
the headset is not in use ,
recharge it by mounting it on
the headset base.
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2 Install the battery
1. Insert the battery pack into the battery
compartment.
2. Press the battery pack down gently until it clicks
into place.
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Please note that new
rechargeable batteries don’t
reach full capacity until they’ve
been in normal use for several
days.
Battery low warning
The red light on the top of
the headset will flash every
10 seconds when the headset
is not mounted on the base
to indicate that the battery is
low. If the battery completely
runs out the light will turn off
altogether. You must recharge
the battery by mounting the
headset on the base before
you can use the headset again.
Battery performance
To keep the battery in the best
condition, leave the headset
off the base for a few hours at
a time.
Running the batteries right
down at least once a week
will help them last as long as
possible.
3 Charge
1. Insert the headset into the magnetic charging
mount on the base and leave to charge for at least
3 hours before use. The light will illuminate red
to indicate that the battery is charging.
If you ever need to remove the battery pack,
simply insert your fingernail into the grooves on
the side and pull the battery pack out.
4 Connect the headset base
You can use your headset to receive calls through
your telephone line with or without connecting it
to a phone. However, to make a call you will need
to connect to a phone first. You can also connect
to a computer to make and receive VoIP calls.
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After charging your headset
for the first time, subsequent
charging time for the battery is
approximately 2 hours.
The charge capacity of
rechargeable batteries will go
down over time, which will
reduce the talk and standby
times. Eventually they’ll
need replacing. For details
on how to get a replacement
battery, call the Helpline on
0800 218 2182*. Before
removing the battery pack
for replacement, remove any
headset attachment (earbud
excluded) first.
Using your headset on a
broadband line?
If so, you need to fit an ADSL
microfilter between the phone
line cord and the phone
socket. You can get BT ADSL
microfilters from bt.com/shop
If you use BT Infinity you will not
need to use an ADSL microfilter.
For other types of broadband,
please check with your provider
if a microfilter is required.
Connect your headset directly to a telephone line
(to receive calls only)
Make sure the Corded Handset Connected
switch on the side of the base is set to NO, see
page 38. With this set-up you will only be able to
receive calls using your headset. If you also want
to make calls with your headset you will need to
connect to the telephone line via a phone, see
page 8 for instructions.
Connect one end to
the PSTN socket on
the headset base and
the other to your
telephone wall socket.
PSTN connection
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You will need to use the
included line splitter to
connect your headset base
and your phone to the same
telephone line wall socket.
The headset base and headset
do not have external ringers.
When you receive calls, the
headset earpiece will ring. If
you have phones connected to
the same telephone line as the
headset base, the ringers on
those phones will ring to alert
you of an incoming call.
Connect your headset and cordless or corded
phone to the same telephone line wall socket
(to make or receive calls)
Menu Calls
ADSL microfilter (not
included) is required if
using your headset on
a broadband line.
Telephone line cord
Plug one end into the
headset base PSTN
socket and the other
into the line splitter.
Line splitter
Plug directly into
the telephone
wall socket or an
ADSL microfilter
if required.
Connect another
telephone cable
between the phone
and the line splitter.
PSTN connection
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You will also need to set the
Corded Handset Connected
switch on the side of the
headset base to YES, see
page 38.
For Cisco / Avaya / BT Converse
phones where a dedicated
headset port is given, connect
the desk phone connect cable
directly to your desk phone.
For more detailed help on
connecting to a BT Converse
2100 or 2300 phone, see page
45 of the Help section.
If you’ve connected to a corded phone you need
to connect your headset to the corded handset
on your phone:
07900 124456
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PM
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3. Plug the other end
of the corded phone
connection cable into the
handset socket on your
corded phone.
1. Plug one end of the
corded phone connection
cable provided into the
Desk Phone socket on the
back of the headset base.
Unplug the curly handset cord
from the handset socket of the
corded phone and plug it into
the socket on the desk phone
connection cable provided.
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Desk phone connection
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Connect your headset to your computer for
VoIP calls
1. Plug the small connector on the end of the USB
cable provided into the USB port marked
on the side of the base (you will need to lift the
port cover first).
2. Plug the other end into the USB port on your computer.
3. Wait for your operating system to indicate that
it has recognised the headset (by a sound or
pop-up window).
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You can use your headset
for VoIP (Voice over IP) calls
through your computer. You
can use any software program
that supports VoIP, to make
and receive calls.
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USB connection
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5 Go
Your BT Cordless Headset H55 is now
ready for use
• For instructions on making a call, go to page 20.
• For help with your headset base settings, go to
page 38.
• To change or use the headset attachments, go to
page 29.
Or, you may find the answer in the Help section
on page 44 or see our online frequently asked
questions at bt.com/producthelp
Alternatively, call the Helpline on 0800 218 2182*.
Our dedicated advisors are more likely to be able
to help you than the retailer where you made
your purchase.
* Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free.
Mobile and international call costs may vary.
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Getting to know your headset ....... 14
Front of headset ............................ 14
Headset light indicators ................. 14
Back of headset ............................. 15
Top of headset ............................... 15
Headset alert tones ........................ 16
Base .............................................. 17
Headset base light indicators .......... 18
Using the headset ........................ 19
Turn the headset on ....................... 19
Turn the headset off ....................... 19
Switch between Phone and
PC mode ....................................... 19
Make a call in Phone mode ............. 20
Answer a call in Phone mode .......... 21
End a call in Phone mode ............... 21
Adjust the headset earpiece
ringer volume ................................ 22
Mute the ringer temporarily ........... 22
Call Waiting ................................... 23
Using the headset in PC mode ......... 23
Make, answer or end a call in
PC mode ....................................... 24
Options during a call ..................... 25
To adjust the earpiece
(listening) volume .......................... 25
To adjust the speaking volume ........ 25
Mute ............................................. 25
Using multiple headsets or
phone handsets on a call ................ 26
Switch between Phone and
PC mode ....................................... 26
Conference calls ............................. 27
Using the headset attachments ..... 29
Earbuds ......................................... 29
To remove an earbud from the
headset earpiece ........................... 29
To attach an earbud to the
headset earpiece ........................... 29
Over-the-ear hook ........................ 30
In this guide
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To adjust the headset to wear on
the left or right ear ........................ 30
To attach the ear hook to
the headset ................................... 31
To remove the ear hook from
the headset ................................... 33
Over-the-head band ..................... 33
To attach the head band to
the headset ................................... 33
To remove the head band
from the headset ........................... 35
Behind-the-neck band .................. 36
To attach the neck band to
the headset ................................... 36
To remove the neck band from
the headset ................................... 37
Headset base settings ................... 38
Corded handset connection switch . . 38
Adjust the desk phone audio switch 38
Add and register a headset to a
BT Cordless Headset H55 .............. 40
Register a headset to the
headset base ................................. 40
De-registering headsets ................. 42
De-register all headsets from
the headset base............................ 42
Help ............................................ 44
General information ..................... 51
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Front of headset
Headset light indicators
LIGHT STATUS
Red On when the headset is charging in the headset base.
Flashes every 10 seconds to indicate the battery is low when the headset is not in the headset base.
Flashes three times to indicate the headset is turning off.
Blue On when a fully charged and registered headset is in the headset base.
Flashes three times to indicate the headset is turning on.
Flashes twice every three seconds when the headset is in use.
Flashes four times every four seconds when there is an incoming call in Phone mode.
Flashes every 10 seconds when a fully charged and registered headset in idle mode is out of
the headset base.
Red & blue Flashes slowly when the headset is not registered.
Flashes quickly when the headset is trying to register to a headset base or telephone base.
Off The battery is dead.
No battery is installed.
The headset is turned off.
Getting to know your headset
On/Off button and light
Press to make, answer or end a call, see page 19.
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Back of headset
Vol+/Vol-
Push the volume switch on
the headset to the right or left
to adjust the headset ringer
volume while in idle mode
(page 25) or the earpiece
listening volume while on a
call (page 25).
Mute/Recall
Press to mute the microphone
during a call (page 25).
Press and hold for two seconds
to answer an incoming call
when you receive a call waiting
alert during a call (page 23).
Press to mute the ringer in
the earpiece when there is an
incoming call (page 22).
Earpiece
Battery pack
Open to replace the
battery pack.
Microphone
The microphone incorporates
noise cancelling technology for
clearer calls.
Top of headset
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Headset alert tones
One short beep Headset key tone.
One short beep every 30 seconds Muted headset microphone alert tone.
Two beeps Error alert tone.
The ringer volume is at its lowest setting.
The listening volume is at its highest or lowest setting.
Any key is pressed while the headset is out of range.
Two low beeps Call waiting alert tone.
Two rapid beeps every 20 seconds Low battery warning.
Three rising beeps A conference call starts.
Three rapid beeps every 20 seconds The headset is out of range.
The headset is not yet registered.
Ringtone Incoming call alert tone.
Ring back tone.
Three rapid beeps The headset is turning on or off.
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Base
Magnetic charging mount
Place the headset
here for charging.
Mute (light)
Phone mode button and light
PC mode button and light
Desk phone audio switch
(side of base)
Used to adjust the audio
if you have connected the
headset base to a corded
phone (page 38–39).
Pair
Use to initiate headset
registration or de-registration.
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Headset base light indicators
Mute (Red) On when you are registering a headset.
Flashes when the mute function is in use.
Flashes when you are de-registering headset(s) from the headset base.
Phone (Blue) On when Phone mode (default mode) is selected on the idle headset base.
Flashes four times every four seconds when there is an incoming call.
Flashes twice every three seconds when the headset is in use in Phone mode, or when
there is a conference call in both Phone and PC modes.
Flashes slowly when a call is on hold in Phone mode.
PC (Blue) On when PC mode (default mode) is selected on the idle headset base.
Flashes twice every three seconds when the headset is in use in PC mode, or when there
is a conference call in both PC and Phone modes.
Flashes slowly when a call is on hold in PC mode.
Microphone/
Volume Up or Down
Press the volume buttons to
adjust the speaking volume
when on a call (page 38).
Corded handset connected
YES/NO
Choose the setting based
on whether you are using a
corded handset (page 38).
Lifter
For details of
compatible lifters, go to
bt.com/producthelp
USB port
Open the port cover to plug
in the USB cable when in PC
mode (page 10).
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Turn the headset off if it is
not going to be used for a
long time.
Turn the headset on
Place the headset in the headset base or press and
hold for two seconds. The light will flash
blue three times and you will hear three beeps as
it turns on.
Turn the headset off
Press and hold for two seconds. The light
will flash red three times and you will hear three
beeps as it turns off.
Switch between Phone and PC mode
Before using the headset you can change the
default mode. When the headset is not in use and
you press , your headset automatically switches
to the default mode you selected. When the
headset is not in use, you can select either Phone
or PC mode.
To select Phone mode, press the Phone button on
the headset base. The light on the Phone button
will turn on.
To select PC mode, press the PC on the headset base.
The light on the PC button will turn on.
Using the headset
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If you plug the headset into
a telephone line without a
phone connected you will not
be able to make calls (you can
only receive calls).
To help achieve the best sound
quality, the microphone should
be used approximately 70mm
from your mouth.
You cannot switch a call from
the headset to the corded
handset.
Make a call in Phone mode
To make a call using your phone, press the Phone
button on the headset base first to select Phone
mode. Then,
If the headset base is connected to the telephone
wall socket via a cordless phone:
1. Make a call as normal using your cordless phone.
2. Press on the headset to join the call at any
time.
3. After joining the call, you can put your phone
handset down and continue the call using the
headset.
If the headset base is connected to the telephone
wall socket via a corded phone:
1. Lift the corded handset and make a call as normal.
2. After the call has been answered, press on the
headset. Do not hang up the corded handset until
you want to end the call.
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