Using a Headset 77To prepare a headset for all calls:1 Insert the cord for the headset amplifier into the handset cord receptacleon the underside of the telephone.2 Insert the cord for the telephone handset into the headset amplifier.3 Put on the headset.4 Pick up the telephone handset and set it on your desk.To prepare a headset so that you can choose either the handset or theheadset for each call:1 Insert the cord for the headset amplifier into the handset cord receptacleon the underside of the telephone.2 Insert both the headset cord and the handset cord into the headsetamplifier.3 For headset calls: Lift the handset off the telephone and leave it off. Usethe headset microphone and earphones.Even when the headset is plugged into the amplifier, you must removethe handset from the cradle to use the headset.4 For handset calls: Press the button on the headset amplifier that turnsthe headset off, pick up the handset, and speak into it.To manage calls when you are using the headset:1 Put the headset on. When a call comes in:■ If the handset is on hook, pick it up, set it on your desk, and begin tospeak.■ If the handset is off hook, press the System Appearance button besidethe flashing light.2 To end a call when you are using a headset:■ On a 3Com Business Telephone, press the Release button, depressthe hook switch, or hang up the handset.Returning to theHeadset After aLong DelayCertain brands of headsets enter a power-saving mode that prevents thetelephone from ringing for one or more calls when both of thesecircumstances are true:■ The headset amplifier buttons for Mute and On are both set to On.■ The handset is off the phone for a long time (for instance, overnight).
