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VH6212
DECT 6.0
Cordless Headset
and Charger with
Dongle
User’s manual
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Skype®and Skype for Business®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The VH6212 includes a cordless headset, charger, and a Dongle.
The Dongle functions as a headset base so that this product
allows you to have handsfree phone conversations. You can
connect your VH6212:
5PDPNQVUFS(pages 8-10). Use the Dongle of your headset to
connect the headset and your PC. You can make and answer
VoIP calls through Skype or Skype for Business, or landline
calls using the 75FDI4PGUQIPOF$BMM.BOBHFS. You can also
use the voice command feature to make or answer calls after
you have installed the 75FDI4PGUQIPOF$BMM.BOBHFS.
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Headset charger Headset charger
power adapter
User's manual Battery with battery
compartment cover attached
Cordless headset with
earbud attached
Behind-the-neck bandFour over-the-ear hooks
Four earbuds
Over the head band

5BCMFPGDPOUFOUTGetting started
Headset overview ....................1
Headset lights.......................1
Headset alert tones ..............3
Headset charger overview.......4
Dongle overview ......................5
Dongle lights.........................5
Battery installation ...................6
Headset charger installation
and battery charging ............7
Connect the Dongle to a
computer ..............................8
Connect the Dongle of your
headset to a computer..........8
Position the headset ..............11
Over-the-ear hook...............11
Over the head band............14
Behind-the-neck band.........16
Operation
Headset operation .................18
Before use ..........................18
Power on/off the headset....18
Answer a call ......................18
End a call............................18
Voice command ..................19
Headset ringer ....................19
Caller ID announce.............19
Temporary ringer
silencing .............................19
Options while on calls............20
Volume control ....................20
Mute....................................20
Appendix
Registering Headset to
Dongle ................................21
Register your Headset to
the Dongle ..........................21
Deregistering headset ...........22
Deregister all headsets
from your Dongle ................22
Troubleshooting .....................23
Maintenance..........................29
Important safety information... 30
Safety information...............30
Especially about cordless
headsets.............................31
Precautions for users
of implanted cardiac
pacemakers ........................32
For C-UL compliance.............33
Mesures de sécurité
importantes.........................33
FCC Part 15...........................37
California Energy Commission
battery charging testing
instructions .........................39
Limited warranty ....................40
Technical specifications .........43

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(FUUJOHTUBSUFELED light status
Red Steady red when the headset battery is low and 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 powering off.
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Blue Steady blue when the headset battery is fully charged.
Flashes three times to indicate the headset is powering 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 registered headset in
idle mode is out of the headset base.
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Purple Steady purple when the headset battery is well charged.•
Red and
blue
Alternate slowly when the headset is not registered.
Alternate quickly when the headset is trying to register to a
headset base.
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Off The battery is depleted.
No battery is installed.
The headset is powered off.
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call.

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(FUUJOHTUBSUFE)FBETFUPWFSWJFX&BSQJFDF.JDSPQIPOFThe microphone
incorporates noise
canceling technology
for clearer calls.
#BUUFSZXJUIDPWFSBUUBDIFERemove to replace the battery.
.65&70-70-Slide the volume switch
to the right or left to
adjust the headset
ringer volume while
in idle mode (page 19),
or the listening volume
while on a call
(page 20).

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(FUUJOHTUBSUFEOne short beep every
30 seconds
The microphone is muted.•
Two beeps Error alert tone.
The speaking volume has reached its highest
or lowest setting.
Any key is pressed while the headset is out
of range.
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Two low beeps Call waiting alert tone.•
Two rapid beeps
every 20 seconds
Low battery warning.•
Three rising beeps A conference call has started.•
Three rapid beeps
every 20 seconds
The headset is out of range.
The headset is not yet registered.
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Three rapid beeps The headset is powering on or off.•
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for charging.

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to enter the registration mode. %POHMF-&%MJHIUFlashes slow while in the
registration mode.
LED light status
Blue Steady blue when the Dongle is plugged into your PC.
Flashes very quickly every four seconds when there is an
incoming call from the 75FDI4PGUQIPOF$BMM.BOBHFS.
Flashes quickly every three seconds when the headset is
in use.
Flashes moderately when the Dongle is under
deregistration.
Flashes slowly when when the Dongle is registering to the
headset
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(FUUJOHTUBSUFE#BUUFSZJOTUBMMBUJPOThe battery is permanently attached to the battery compartment
cover. Do not try to separate them from each other. After installing
the battery pack, charge it for at least 15 minutes. You may be able
to make and receive short calls. For optimal performance, charge
the headset battery for at least three hours before use. When fully
charged, the headset battery provides approximately 12 hours of
talk time or 5 days of standby time. When the headset is not in use,
recharge by returning it to the headset charger.
/05&4Remove any headset attachment (earbud excluded) before battery replacement.
To order a replacement battery pack (model BT191665), visit our website at
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1. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment.
2. Press down on the battery pack until it clicks into place.

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(FUUJOHTUBSUFE)FBETFUDIBSHFSJOTUBMMBUJPOBOECBUUFSZDIBSHJOHAfter installing the battery, charge the headset by placing it in the
magnetic charging mount, as shown below. The
 LED light turns
on when the headset is charging.
Plug the small end of the headset charger power adapter at the
back of the headset charger.
Plug the large end into an electrical outlet not controlled by a
wall switch.
Insert the headset into the magnetic charging mount.
The magnet holds the top of the headset in place. The light
turns on.
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charging
mount

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can then use the headset for VoIP (Voice over IP) calls through
your computer.
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computer to indicate that it has recognized the Dongle.
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check to make sure the audio setting is properly configured in
your Windows system. If you have installed Skype and/or Skype
for Business and want to use them with your headset, make
sure the audio settings are configured correctly in the programs
as well.
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speakers and microphone settings.
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(FUUJOHTUBSUFE1PTJUJPOUIFIFBETFU0WFSUIFFBSIPPLThere are four earbuds and four earhooks provided. One earbud
and one earhook have been attached to the headset.
You can choose a suitable size of earbud, earhook and an
appropriate way to position your headset.
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separates from the earpiece.
Rotate the earhook to vertical direction andthen pull the earhook
until it separates from the headset.
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(FUUJOHTUBSUFEAttach an earhook, and then a suitable earbud to the headset
until they fit into place.
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(FUUJOHTUBSUFE3FQMBDFUIFQSFJOTUBMMFEFBSCVEBOEFBSIPPLHook the headset on your ear. Adjust the angle of the headset
until the microphone is pointing towards your mouth. Firmly grip
the headset with one hand whenever adjusting the headset
microphone up or down.
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Attach the headset to the headband. With the headset at a
vertical angle (microphone pointing down), insert the earpiece
into the headband.
Rotate the headset in a horizontal direction until it clicks into
place.
Adjust the head band to fit your head. Adjust and rotate the
angle of the headset until the microphone is pointing towards
your mouth.
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other hand.
Rotate the headset downwards to a verticalposition and then pull
out the headset until it separates from the head band.
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