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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.
Making calls .................. 10 Using the Konftel with a computer Connection to a computer ............... 11 Using the Konftel with a computer ..........12 Using the Konftel with Bluetooth Pairing and connecting ..............13 Connecting a phone that is already paired ........16 Making calls ..................
INTRODUCTION The Konftel 55W 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 Flashing blue Incoming call via Bluetooth Steady blue light Sound channel on/call in progress Steady red light Mute, microphone turned off Flashing red Hold, microphone and speaker turned off Expansion microphone port Battery cover Connections:...
The first time the Konftel 55W is started up, the display only shows a menu button and a Bluetooth button ( ) which is used for pairing and connecting to a mobile phone. 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.
On / Off (long press) Mute (microphone off / speaker off) LEDs You can move the sound between the Konftel 55W and the phone during a call by pressing the button ( ) on the Konftel 55W. With a computer connection, the LEDs first light up when a communication program that uses the microphone starts.
5 hours via USB. The Konftel 55W 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 55W is turned off.
The sound level produced by phones varies between the different makes. The Konftel 55W's microphone level may therefore need adjusting to ensure good sound quality for the other call participants. The setting is saved in the Konftel 55W 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 55W, or transfer the sound before the call is connected. Press the button on the Konftel 55W to transfer the sound from the phone to the Konftel 55W.
CABLE CONNECTION TO A MOBILE PHONE The Konftel 55W is connected using a cable which is adapted for your phone (optional accessory). The Konftel 55W works in the same way as a headset connected to the mobile phone. ...
USING THE KONFTEL WITH A MOBILE PHONE MAKING CALLS Check that the button on the Konftel 55W is lit up blue. If it is not lit up, press the button. Dial the number on the mobile phone. ...
® provides full duplex (two-way audio) and efficient echo cancellation and noise reduction. The computer identifies the Konftel 55W as an echo cancellation device which means that communication software usually leaves the audio processing to the Konftel 55W, 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 55W if there is no other program running that can use the microphone. This means that the Konftel 55W acts as a...
Note that it is also possible to connect to certain desktop phones and computers with Bluetooth, but these may not have support for dialling numbers, for example, from the screen on the Konftel 55W. Also see “Connecting a phone with Headset Profile” on page 21. ...
The devices are paired and usually automatically connect to one another. You may need to initiate a connection on some phones. You will now see the name of your mobile phone on the list of paired devices in the Konftel 55W, followed by , which indicates that it is connected.
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Option 2: pair and connect from the Konftel 55W Press on the Konftel 55W to start a search and add your mobile phone (it has to be set as being “visible”). Select your phone from the list of devices found and press ...
Bluetooth has to be turned on in your mobile. You can make the connection from your mobile phone if you wish. If you have a call in progress on your mobile phone, it is transferred to the Konftel 55W. ...
Option 2: Press and dial the number on the Konftel 55W. Your mobile phone rings the number. The LEDs on the Konftel 55W light up and the sound comes from the Konftel. Answering incoming calls Answering on the Konftel 55W.
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Your mobile phone is connected to the Konftel 55W and a call is in progress. Press on the Konftel 55W. The LEDs on the Konftel 55W go out and the sound is transferred to the mobile phone. button is replaced by Press to transfer the sound back to the Konftel 55W.
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You can adjust the volume during a call. The sound level of a call will be the same as for the previous call. You can adjust the level on the Konftel 55W and your mobile. As is the practice in the context of telephone communications, it is not possible to turn the sound off completely using the volume control.
Headset Profile. This means, for example, that it is not possible to dial the number on the Konftel 55W. The Konftel 55W detects which Bluetooth profile is supported by the phone and confi- gures the interface accordingly. When the phone is connected via Bluetooth with Headset Profile, a button with the symbol is displayed.
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Incoming calls This can work in two ways, depending on the phone that is connected. Option 1: The Konftel 55W rings and the LEDs start to flash. Press the button on the Konftel 55W or on phone’s headset button.
Bluetooth and cable-connected phone For example: you have a call on your desktop phone and are using the Konftel 55W. The Bluetooth-connected mobile phone starts to ring. The ring signals are audible from the Konftel 55W, the LEDs are flashing blue and are displayed.
USING MULTIPLE CONNECTIONS Bluetooth with Headset Profile You can have a phone connected via Bluetooth with Headset Profile and a phone connected via a mobile cable or phone adapter at the same time. However, this functions slightly differently than when the Bluetooth phone supports all hands-free features. For example, if you have an ongoing mobile call with a cable-connected phone and you answer an incoming call via Bluetooth, the ongoing mobile call is put on hold as illustrated below.
(depending on which phone is connected) press or . Or make a call via your Bluetooth-connected phone. Both buttons are lit up and the sound from the computer and phone is audible from the Konftel 55W. 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 55W 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.
Warning! Use of headphones/earbuds at high volumes can damage your hearing. Connect your headset to the Konftel 55W. button is displayed on the Konftel 55W and the sound is transferred to the connected headset. Press to switch between sending the sound to the headset or to the Konftel 55W.
RECORDER CAPABILITY The Konftel 55W 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 55W. 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 Ring level This setting is only for incoming calls via Bluetooth. Key tone There is a choice of off, discreet and a slightly louder click sound. Recording indication To let people know that a call is being recorded when you call them, an audible signal is heard at regular intervals.
Auto Bluetooth It is possible to turn off Bluetooth if you do not want the Konftel 55W to be able to connect wirelessly to any phone. Any paired telephones are saved and displayed next time Bluetooth is turned on. Turning off Bluetooth will save the battery power of your Konftel 55W if it is running on battery.
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Konftel 55W provides optimal performance and the other participants enjoy quality sound. The setting is saved in the Konftel 55W and is used each time a phone is connected via the phone adapter.
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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 55W detects ® ® that the Lync client is being used by the computer, Lync feature layer will be displayed ®...
Make your settings by pressing the buttons and end with the back arrow Here you can: • Change the name of your Konftel 55W (this name is displayed when pairing with Bluetooth) • Set the time and date for recordings •...
USB or via an SD card. Note that in upgrade mode, the text is always in English whatever language has been selected in the the Konftel 55W. The same applies to the software Konftel Upgrade Utility. UPGRADING FROM A PC...
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 computer with an SD card reader.
AC adapter Phihong PSC12R, 100–240 V AC/12 V DC. Battery (optional) 3,7 V 2260 mAh Li. Ion-Polymer. The battery in the Konftel 55W is charged using the AC adapter or the USB cable. Connectivity USB 2.0 Mini B. For computer connection.
TECHNICAL DATA Environment Temperature 5°–40°C. Relative humidity 20–80% condensation free. Recommended acoustics Reverberation period 0.5 S Rt 60. Background noise < 45 dBA.
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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...
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