Swyx p280 User manual

SwyxIt! Handset P280
The Perfect Combination of Functionality and Design
As of: August 2012

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Table of Contents3
Table of Contents
SwyxIt! Handset P280 1
SwyxIt! Handset P280............................................................................ 4
1.1 System Requirements......................................................... 4
1.2 Standard Behavior of SwyxIt! Handset P280 .................. 4
1.3 SwyxIt! Handset P280 Functions in Detail ...................... 5
1.3.1 Signaling via the LED at the Top .................................. 5
1.3.2 "Speaker" Button......................................................... 5
1.3.3 "Headset" Button......................................................... 6
1.3.4 "Plus/Minus" Button .................................................... 6
1.3.5 "Mute" Button ............................................................. 7
1.3.6 Using the Buttons on the SwyxIt! Handset P280
When Other Devices Are Connected
(e.g., a SwyxIt! Speakerphone P150) ........................... 7
1.4 Assigning an Audio Mode to the
SwyxIt! Handset P280 ......................................................... 8

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1 SwyxIt! Handset P280
The SwyxIt! Handset P280 combines an attractive design with functions
that are perfectly coordinated with SwyxWare. It offers HD audio voice
quality and supports the operation of an additional headset under
Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. The SwyxIt! Handset P280 connects
to a USB port on your computer and is also powered via this port.
The handset also offers other features such as "Open listening",
"Handsfree", a "Hook On/Off" function, and visual call signaling. What's
more, the integrated speakers allow you to customize call signaling to
suit your requirements.
Key telephone functions (such as "Call transfer", "Hold", "Forwarding",
or "Conference") can be easily accessed via the SwyxIt! graphical
interface.
In addition to the handset, the SwyxIt! Handset P280 features:
A speaker for open listening
A headset connection (RJ11 connector)
Five buttons on the right-hand side
An LED for call signaling
Headset button with
LED
Speaker button with LED
Volume control
"Mute" button with LED
LED
Use the "Plus" and "Minus" buttons to control the volume. Volume
control affects the output source (headset, handset, and speakers)
currently in use. The "Mute" button activates/deactivates the
microphone currently in use. The "Headset" button enables headset
mode. The "Speaker" button activates the device speaker.
In general:
The LED at the top flashes when there is an incoming call
The speaker button lights up when the speaker is activated
The "Headset" button lights up when the headset speaker is
activated
The "Mute" button lights up when the microphone is off
All the functions referred to here can also be accessed via SwyxIt!.
1.1 System Requirements
To be able to use the SwyxIt! Handset P280, you must have SwyxWare
2011 R2 and SwyxIt! 2011 R2 MP2 or higher.
1.2 Standard Behavior of SwyxIt! Handset P280
SwyxIt! uses the handset for the "Hook On/Off" function.
SwyxIt! uses the handset for voice input and output.
SwyxIt! uses the handset for ringing sound output (speaker).
If the "Speaker" button is pressed during a call, the speaker in the
phone rest will be activated for open listening. The speaker button
LED will light up.
SwyxIt! uses the volume control on the handset to adjust the volume
of the ringing sound while it is ringing.
SwyxIt! uses the volume control on the handset to adjust the volume
during a call.

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1.3 SwyxIt! Handset P280 Functions in Detail
The information below describes the behavior of the SwyxIt! Handset
P280 in detail.
1.3.1 Signaling via the LED at the Top
Handset is on hook and LED flashes
You are receiving an incoming call. As soon as you answer it, the LED will
go out.
1.3.2 "Speaker" Button
Situation Press the
following button: Result
The handset is on the
hook and the phone
rings.
Speaker "Handsfree" mode is
activated. The LED on the
"Speaker" button lights up.
The device speaker and
room microphone of the
handsfree equipment
assigned to this audio
mode are used. Pressing
the "Speaker" button again
will end the call.
The handset is on the
hook.
Speaker The LED on the "Speaker"
button lights up. You hear
the idle tone through the
device speaker. You are free
to dial a number. The
resulting call will take place
in "Handsfree" mode. If "Handsfree" audio mode has been deactivated within the settings, calls
can only be made via the handset or a connected headset.
The handset is off the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call.
Speaker The device speaker on the
SwyxIt! Handset P280 is
activated. The LED on the
"Speaker" button lights up.
If you want to speak, you
must continue to use the
microphone in the handset.
Pressing the "Speaker"
button again deactivates
the device speaker and the
LED goes out.
The handset is on the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call via
a connected headset.
Speaker The device speaker on the
SwyxIt! Handset P280 is
activated. The LED on the
"Speaker" button lights up.
The handset and headset
speakers are used for voice
output. If you want to
speak, you must continue
to use the microphone in
the headset. Pressing the
"Speaker" button again
deactivates the handset
speaker and the LED goes
out.
The handset is on the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call in
"Handsfree" mode.
Speaker The LED on the "Speaker"
button goes out and the call
is terminated.
Situation Press the
following button: Result

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1.3.3 "Headset" Button
Situation Press the
following button: Result
The handset is on the
hook and the phone
rings.
Headset The call takes place via the
headset. The LED on the
"Headset" button lights up.
Pressing the "Headset"
button again will end the
call.
The handset is on the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call in
"Handsfree" mode.
Headset The call takes place via the
headset. The LED on the
"Headset" button lights up.
Pressing the "Headset"
button again will end the
call and make the LED go
out.
The handset is on the
hook.
Headset You hear the idle tone
through the headset
speaker. You are free to dial
a number. The LED on the
"Headset" button lights up.
The resulting call takes
place via the headset.
Pressing the "Headset"
button again will end the
call and make the LED on
the "Headset" button go
out.
The handset is on the
hook and the phone
rings.
Headset You take the call via the
headset. The LED on the
"Headset" button lights up.
Pressing the "Headset"
button again will end the
call and make the LED go
out.
1.3.4 "Plus/Minus" Button
The handset is off the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call.
Headset The call takes place via the
headset and the LED on the
"Headset" button lights up.
You can put the handset
back on the hook. To carry
on the call with the handset,
lift it off the hook again. To
terminate the call, put the
handset back on the hook
again. If you are in
"Headset" mode, press the
"Headset" button again to
terminate the call.
Situation Press the
following button: Result
Situation Press the
following button: Result
The handset is on the
hook and the phone
rings.
"Plus/Minus"
Button
The ringing volume is set on
the SwyxIt! Handset P280.
The changes are saved and
applied within the audio
mode settings.
The handset is off the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call.
"Plus/Minus"
Button
The handset volume level is
set. The changes are saved
and applied within the
audio mode settings.
The handset is on the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call via
the headset.
"Plus/Minus"
Button
The headset volume level is
set. The changes are saved
and applied within the
audio mode settings.
The handset is on the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call in
"Handsfree" mode.
"Plus/Minus"
Button
The volume level of the
device speaker is set. The
changes are saved and
applied within the audio
mode settings.

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1.3.5 "Mute" Button
Situation Press the
following button: Result
The handset is off the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call.
Mute The LED on the "Mute"
button lights up. The
handset microphone is
disabled. You will still be
able to hear your
conversation partner, but
they will not be able to hear
you. Pressing the button
again reactivates the
microphone and the LED
goes out.
The handset is on the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call via
a headset.
Mute The LED on the "Mute"
button lights up. The
headset microphone is
disabled. You will still be
able to hear your
conversation partner, but
they will not be able to hear
you. Pressing the button
again reactivates the
microphone and the LED
goes out.
The handset is on the
hook and you are in
the middle of a call in
"Handsfree" mode.
Mute The LED on the "Mute"
button lights up. The room
microphone on the handset
is disabled. You will still be
able to hear your
conversation partner, but
they will not be able to hear
you. Pressing the button
again reactivates the
microphone and the LED
goes out.
1.3.6 Using the Buttons on the SwyxIt! Handset P280 When
Other Devices Are Connected (e.g., a SwyxIt!
Speakerphone P150)
The buttons on the SwyxIt! Handset P280 are only ever used to control
the handset itself. They cannot be used to control other devices.
If you select a different device from the P280 within the audio mode
settings, the functions of the corresponding buttons on the SwyxIt! Handset
P280 will be disabled. For further information please refer to How to make
the settings for using the SwyxIt! Handset P280 manually (based on the
example of the "Handset" audio mode), page 8.

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1.4 Assigning an Audio Mode to the SwyxIt!
Handset P280
You can assign various audio modes to the SwyxIt! Handset P280. When
you insert a SwyxIt! Handset P280 into the USB port of your PC, the
handset is entered automatically for the "Handset", "Headset", and
"Handsfree" modes. If no audio device has been entered for "Open
listening" and "Ringing", the P280 is entered there automatically as well.
How to make the settings for using the SwyxIt! Handset P280 manually
(based on the example of the "Handset" audio mode)
1. Go to the SwyxIt! menu bar and click on "Settings | Local Settings...".
The "Properties of…" page opens.
2. Select the "Audio Mode" tab.
3. In the "Devices" area, click on the required line for an audio mode
(e.g., handset) or an option.
The line is highlighted.
4. Click on the "Configure.." button
The "Handset Audio Configuration" window appears.
5. Select "P280" from the "Audio Device" list box. The SwyxIt! Handset
P280 will then be used in "Handset" audio mode.
6. If you want to use the microphone of another audio device, click the
"Alternative Microphone" checkbox and select the device you want
to use from the list box.
To make the SwyxIt! Handset P280 appear in the settings, you first have to
insert it in the USB port on your PC.
To the "Ringing" option, assign the audio device that you want to be used
for the telephone ring on incoming calls.

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7. To configure the volume of the sound or voice output for the audio
mode, click on the "Play" button and move the slider until the
required volume is set.
8. To configure the microphone sensitivity, click on the "Adjust"
button and read out the text in quotation marks until the
configuration process is complete.
9. Click on "OK".
10. When you switch on the option "Also signal incoming calls using
internal PC speaker", a signal will also be produced over the PC
speakers in addition to the telephone ring for incoming calls.
This is particularly helpful if you use a SwyxIt! Headset but you do
not wear it all the time.
The audio configuration is saved.
11. If you want to set the highlighted audio mode ("Handset",
"Headset", or "Handsfree") as default, click on the button "Set
Default".
The audio mode is marked accordingly.
12. Click on "OK".
The settings in the "Audio Mode" menu are saved.
No microphone settings are available under the "Open listening" and
"Ringing" options.