Jabra LINK 850 User manual

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CONTENTS
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...........................................................................3
1.1 Jabra LINK 850.......................................................................................................................................3
1.2 OptIONaL accessOrIes.................................................................................................................4
2. CONNECTING THE JABRA LINK 850................................................5
2.1 cONNect tO pOwer.........................................................................................................................5
2.2 cONNect tO a desK phONe ......................................................................................................5
2.3 cONNect tO a pc (sOftphONe) .............................................................................................6
2.4 cONNect tO a headset................................................................................................................7
3. CONFIGURING THE DESK PHONE AUDIO.....................................8
3.1 set a cLear dIaL tONe...................................................................................................................8
3.2 set the mIcrOphONe vOLume ................................................................................................8
4. USING THE JABRA LINK 850...............................................................9
4.1 adJust the headset speaKer vOLume ..........................................................................9
4.2 mute the headset mIcrOphONe.........................................................................................9
4.3 swItch betweeN haNdset aNd headset....................................................................9
4.4 cONNect aN addItIONaL headset (Guest headset).....................................10
4.5 cONNect a busy-LIGht INdIcatOr ..................................................................................10
4.6 mOuNt the Jabra LINK 850 tO the desK......................................................................10
5. ADVANCED SETTINGS....................................................................... 11
5.1 remOvING the remOvabLe cOver....................................................................................11
5.2 NOIse at wOrK swItch............................................................................................................... 11
5.3 vOIce cLarIty swItch.................................................................................................................12
6. FAQS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................... 13
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1. prOduct OvervIew
1.1 Jabra LINK 850
Clear dial tone switch
Noise at work switch
Removable cover
Speaker volume control
Mute button Mute indicator
Desk phone
headset/handset switch
QD port
Handset port
Guest headset port
Busy-light indicator port
Telephone port
USB port
Target phone switch
Voice clarity switch
Microphone volume control
QD cable
USB cable
Telephone cable
Mounting bracket
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1.2 OptIONaL accessOrIes
The following Jabra LINK 850 accessories are available separately:
Busy-light indicator
Mute buttton for supervisor cable
AC power adapter
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2. cONNectING the Jabra LINK 850
2.1 cONNect tO pOwer
Connection to a PC is necessary to power the Jabra LINK 850.
To connect to power, plug the USB cable into the USB port on the Jabra LINK 850, and connect the other end of
the USB cable into any available USB port on your PC. The mute indicator will ash red three times to indicate the
Jabra LINK 850 is now connected to power.
2.2 cONNect tO a desK phONe
Connecting to a desk phone will vary, depending on the type of desk phone used. Select which desk phone to
connect to from the following two options:
Option 1: Desk phone with a headset port
1 Ensure the telephone cable is plugged into the telephone port on the Jabra LINK 850, and then connect the
other end of the telephone cable into the headset port on the desk phone. The Jabra LINK 850 is now con-
nected to the desk phone.
2. Set the target phone switch to desk phone (on the base of the Jabra LINK 850).
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Option 2: Desk phone without a headset port
1. On the desk phone, unplug the handset cable from the phone body and connect it to the handset port on the
Jabra LINK 850.
2. Ensure the telephone cable is plugged into the telephone port on the Jabra LINK 850, and then connect the
other end of the telephone cable into the handset port on the desk phone. The Jabra LINK 850 is now con-
nected to the desk phone.
3. Set the target phone switch to desk phone (on the base of the Jabra LINK 850).
2.3 cONNect tO a pc (sOftphONe)
1 Ensure the USB cable is plugged into the Jabra LINK 850, and into any available USB port on the PC.
2. Set the target phone switch to softphone (on the base of the Jabra LINK 850).
3. The Jabra LINK 850 can now be used with a softphone on the connected PC.
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2.4 cONNect tO a headset
Connect a headset to the QD cable, and plug the QD cable into the QD port on the Jabra LINK 850
If the headset is QD disconnected during a call, the call will be put on audio-hold. Reconnecting the QD resumes
the conversation.
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3. cONfIGurING the desK phONe audIO
Due to the large range of desk phone brands/models available, a clear dial tone must be set before rst-time use
of the Jabra LINK 850. Setting the clear dial tone will enable the Jabra LINK 850 to function correctly with your
specic desk phone. Additionally it is also important to set the microphone volume for optimal sound quality.
3.1 set a cLear dIaL tONe
1. Put on the headset.
2. Press the headset button on the desk phone, or take the desk phone handset o the hook.
3. Locate the clear dial tone switch on Jabra LINK 850 (refer to illustration below), and while listening in the
headset for a clear dial tone, slide the switch from A to G. Determine the best switch position. The dial tone
should be strong, clear and undistorted.
4. When the clear dial tone is set, press the headset button on the desk phone, or return the desk phone
handset to the receiver.
3.2 set the mIcrOphONe vOLume
1. Put on the headset.
2. Get a dial tone by pressing the headset button on the desk phone, or by taking the desk phone handset o
the hook.
3. Make a test call to a friend or colleague to test your speaking volume. Ensure the listener does not adjust their
own volume.
4. Adjust the microphone volume control on the LINK850 (refer to illustation below) to ensure your speaking
volume is not too loud or too quiet for the listener.
5. When the optimal microphone volume has been determined, end the call.
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4. usING the Jabra LINK 850
4.1 adJust the headset speaKer vOLume
To adjust the headset speaker volume, use the speaker volume control on the Jabra LINK 850.
4.2 mute the headset mIcrOphONe
To mute the headset microphone, tap the mute button on the Jabra LINK 850. The mute indicator will light up red
to indicate the microphone has been muted.
To un-mute the headset microphone, tap the mute button again. The mute indicator will turn o.
4.3 swItch betweeN haNdset aNd headset
To switch audio between a desk phone handset and a headset, toggle the desk phone handset/headset switch
from left to right. Left for desk phone handset, and right for headset (as illustrated).
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4.4 cONNect aN addItIONaL headset (Guest headset)
An additional headset can be connected to the guest port on the Jabra LINK 850 to allow another person to join
the conversation. When connected, the additional headset has the same functions as the primary headset.
4.5 cONNect a busy-LIGht INdIcatOr
A busy-light indicator can be connected to the busy-light port on the Jabra LINK 850, and will to indicate to
colleagues when you are on a call.
4.6 mOuNt the Jabra LINK 850 tO the desK
The Jabra LINK 850 can be mounted to a desk so that it does not move.
1. Remove the mounting bracket lid, using a coin.
2. Screw the mounting bracket to the desk, as illustrated.
3. Attach the Jabra LINK 850 to the mounting bracket, and rotate the Jabra LINK 850 to lock it in place.
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