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It's as close to real sound as you can get. Konftel AB hereby declares that this conference phone is in conformity with all the essen- tial requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Cable connection to a mobile phone ..........9 Making calls .................. 10 Using the Konftel with a computer Connection to a computer ............... 11 Using the Konftel with a computer ..........12 Using multiple connections Bridge connection Adjusting the volume ..............14...
INTRODUCTION The Konftel 55 is a conference unit that can be connected to your desktop phone, your mobile phone and your computer to obtain crystal-clear, powerful OmniSound HD audio ® in your virtual meetings. • OmniSound HD audio technology with full duplex, echo cancellation and static reduc- ®...
DESCRIPTION On / Off (long press) Mute (microphone off / speaker off) Touch screen LEDs Steady blue light Sound channel on/call in progress Steady red light Mute, microphone turned off Flashing red Hold, microphone and speaker turned off Battery cover Connections: Desk phone adapter Power supply...
The first time the Konftel 55 is started up, the display only shows a menu button. If you connect to a computer via USB, a button for this is displayed so that you can easily turn the sound on and off.
The LEDs show a steady blue light. Power save mode The Konftel 55 has several power save mode levels. After five minutes, the background lighting fades and after 15 minutes the image on the screen is replaced by a clock. Less time if running on battery power.
5 hours via USB. The Konftel 55 has to be connected to a USB port that produces power (e.g. on a computer) in order to charge the battery. Note that it takes much longer to charge via USB if the Konftel 55 is turned off.
The sound level produced by phones varies between the different makes. The Konftel 55's microphone level may therefore need adjusting to ensure good sound quality for the other call participants. The setting is saved in the Konftel 55 and is used each time a phone is connected via the adapter.
USING THE KONFTEL WITH A DESKTOP PHONE MAKING CALLS You can make a call with the phone as usual and then transfer the call to the Konftel 55, or transfer the sound before the call is connected. Press the button on the Konftel 55 to transfer the sound from the phone to the Konftel 55.
CABLE CONNECTION TO A MOBILE PHONE The Konftel 55 is connected using a cable which is adapted for your phone (optional accessory). The Konftel 55 works in the same way as a headset connected to the mobile phone. ...
Dial the number on the mobile phone. If you have a call in progress on your mobile and want to transfer it to the Konftel 55, simply connect the cable. Adjusting the volume The volume can be adjusted when the phone is active ( is lit up). As is the practice in the context of telephone communications, it is not possible to turn the sound off completely using the volume control.
® provides full duplex (two-way audio) and efficient echo cancellation and static reduction. The computer identifies the Konftel 55 as an echo cancellation device which means that communication software usually leaves the audio processing to the Konftel 55, resulting in better sound quality. This can also be manually adjusted, for example in Skype ®...
USB is immediately activated on connection ( lights up). The computer normally only activates the speaker in the Konftel 55 if there is no other program running that can use the microphone. This means that the Konftel 55 acts as a...
USING MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS It is possible to have a desktop phone and a mobile phone connected at the same time. Buttons for both the phones are displayed on the Konftel 55. Calls can be made or answered from either phone.
Press and (depending on which phone is connected) press or . Both buttons are lit up and the sound from the computer and phone is audible from the Konftel 55. The volume control gets two level indicators. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME The general sound level for the call is adjusted in the normal way by pressing on the right or left-hand side of the volume button.
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Return to just one volume control by pressing the button on the top of the upper volume control. The Konftel 55 saves the set level when a sound source is turned off. The next time the same sound source is activated, it is started at the most recently used volume.
Connect your headset to the Konftel 55. button is displayed on the Konftel 55. Press . Connect your headset to the Konftel 55. button lights up and the sound is transferred from the Konftel 55 to the connected headset.
RECORDER CAPABILITY The Konftel 55 can be used to record your meetings and for dictations. The recordings are saved on a memory card. Folders are automatically created on the card with the date of the recordings. These are saved in WAV format with the time when the recording started.
RECORDER CAPABILITY LISTENING TO A RECORDING You can transfer the card to a computer to play back and edit the recording, or you can play it back on the Konftel 55. Press and select MENU Recordings A list of the recordings on the SD card is displayed.
SETTINGS ADJUSTING SOUND EFFECTS Press in the menu. Sound Make your settings by pressing the buttons and end with the back arrow Keypad tone There is a choice of off, discreet and a slightly louder click sound. Recording indicator To let people know that a call is being recorded when you call them, an audible signal is heard at regular intervals.
Make your settings by pressing the buttons and end with the back arrow Connecting a mobile phone The Konftel 55 can normally detect when a mobile phone is connected via a cable. Some mobile phones do not activate the connection until a call is connected. If the mobile...
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SETTINGS The setting is saved in the Konftel 55 and is used each time a phone is connected via the phone adapter. Activate and make a test call with your phone. Open the setting in the menu and adjust the outgoing sound until you Connection find the optimal level.
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Feature layer Using this setting, you can select your preferred UC solution or choose to turn the function off. Microsoft Lync is selected by default, which means that if the Konftel 55 detects ® ® that the Lync client is being used by the computer, Lync feature layer will be displayed ®...
Here you can: • Change the name of your Konftel 55 • Set the time and date for recordings • Check software versions • Initiate software upgrades • Restore your Konftel 55 to factory settings, thereby deleting all settings and saved values.
UPGRADING SOFTWARE The Konftel 55 is continually being developed with smart features and the software can be upgraded to ensure the unit is always running the latest software version. You can upgrade via a USB or via an SD card.
We recommend that you let Konftel Upgrade Utility automatically download and install the latest version from Konftel’s website. You can also install a Konftel firmware file that has already been downloaded to the PC’s hard drive. UPGRADING VIA AN SD CARD This method requires a PC with an SD card reader.
Upgrading Konftel upgrade utility (for Microsoft Windows ) upgrades ® ® Konftel 55 software via the USB connection. It is also possible to upgrade via an SD card. Power supply AC adapter Phihong PSC12R, 100–240 V AC/12 V DC. Connectivity USB 2.0 Mini B.
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, is built into all Konftel Conference phones. ® The products are sold globally under the Konftel brand and our head-quarter is based in Sweden. Read more about the company and products on www.konftel.com Head office: Konftel AB, Box 268, 901 06 Umeå, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)90-70 64 89, Fax: +46 (0)90-13 14 35, info@konftel.com www.konftel.com...