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Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephone

User Guide

1725-86720-000 Rev: K
September 2015

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephone User Guide 1725-86720-000 Rev: K September 2015...
  • Page 2 The drawings and specifications contained herein are the property of Spectralink and shall be neither reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of Spectralink, nor be implied to grant any license to make, use, or sell equipment manufactured in accordance herewith.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Understanding Your Handset ........8 Understanding Session Types ..................8 Telephone Calls ......................8 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Broadcasts ..................8 Instant Messaging Chats ....................8 Application Alerts ......................9 Understanding the Session Manager ................9 Understanding the Handset Features ................11 LED Indicator ......................12 Chapter 2: Before Using Your Handset ........
  • Page 4 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Chapter 4: Using Telephony Applications ....... 32 Making Calls ........................32 Making an Emergency Call ..................32 Multiple Call Methods ....................33 Using the Dialer .......................35 Using the Autocomplete Feature .................35 Opening the Dialer from the Home Screen ..............35 Opening the Dialer from the Session Screen ...............36...
  • Page 5 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Chapter 7: Instant Messaging ..........71 Understanding IM Contact Names ..................71 Understanding IM Status Icons ..................72 Managing Your IM Contacts ....................73 Initiating an Instant Messaging Session ................74 Understanding the Chat Window .................74 Managing Instant Message Sessions ................75 Reading and Managing Stored Messages ..............77...
  • Page 6 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Setting Unique Ring Tones for Contacts ..............101 Change the Alerting Characteristics ................101 Changing the Ring Settings for OAI Applications ............102 Customizing the Handset Display and Other Preferences .......... 102 Language ........................102 Time &...
  • Page 7 Facilities ........................120 Pacemakers ......................120 Other Medical Devices ....................120 Use While Driving ...................... 121 FCC Statement ......................121 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Information: Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones ....................... 121 Handset operation normal position ................122 1725-86720-000_K.docx September 2015...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Understanding Your Handset

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your Handset This user guide shows you how to operate your Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephone. In this chapter, you will learn about the four types of communication sessions your handset supports and how their alerting methods differ. To maximize the capabilities of this device, you will learn how to manage each type of session using the Session Manager.

  • Page 9: Application Alerts

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide and enable IM. Presence icons in the Session Manager indicate availability and identify IM contacts. Application Alerts Some facilities may use custom application alerts, such as a nurse call system in a hospital, while other facilities might use a Web browser application such as a Webcam. To see which custom applications the system administrator has made available, open the Applications icon on the Home Screen.
  • Page 10 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Resume softkey option displays. As the Mute and Speaker options do not pertain to a call on hold, these softkeys do not display. The Features softkey remains pertinent and therefore visible for both active and held calls.

  • Page 11: Understanding The Handset Features

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Understanding the Handset Features The front, back, and side views of your handset will orient you to the location of the keys, buttons, and other physical features documented in this guide. 1725-86720-000_K.docx September 2015...

  • Page 12: Led Indicator

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide LED Indicator The LED indicator, located at the top right of the handset, indicates the following conditions:  Steady even blink Indicates an incoming telephony call to your handset  Slow uneven blink Indicates an unchecked voicemail/IM message ...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Before Using Your Handset

    Chapter 2: Before Using Your Handset When you first receive your handset, you need to fully charge the Battery Pack in order to maximize the Battery Pack's storage capacity and lifespan. You may also need to familiarize yourself with turning the handset on and off and learn about the various audio options available to you.

  • Page 14: Initializing The Handset

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Initializing the Handset When you turn on the handset, it will cycle through an initializing sequence. Allow this sequence to continue until you see the Home screen and the registration icon ( ) in the Status Bar.
  • Page 15 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide The message Invalid login credentials message at the top of the screen indicates that you’ll need to enter your login information. Enter your User ID and Password, and press the Log in softkey. The message Verifying Credentials. Please wait will display.
  • Page 16 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide A Log out prompt will display the question Are you sure? Press the Yes softkey to log out. Signing in with Sign In Credentials Certain applications available on your handset, including Microsoft® Lync® Instant Messaging and Calendaring, require you to connect to an external server.

  • Page 17: Restarting And Updating Your Handset

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide » User user name. Contact your system administrator. » Password password. Contact your system administrator. After completing the required fields, press the SignIn soft key. If successful, your line icon will show as registered. Note that completing the signin can take many seconds. Be patient.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    Chapter 3: Getting Started This chapter shows you how to use the Home screen, the Status Bar icons, the softkeys, the shortcut menus, navigation, and text entry. The Home Screen The Home screen is the first display you will see. At the top, the Status Bar displays icons that give you information about the status of your handset.

  • Page 19: Understanding The Four Home Screen Icons

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Understanding the Four Home Screen Icons This section explains how to navigate the four Home screen icons and the features associated with each icon. Contacts / Call Lists The Contacts/Call Lists icon by default faces front on the Home screen. Pressing the OK button...

  • Page 20: Settings

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Settings Open the Settings icon to access settings that customize your handset. Applications Some facilities use custom applications such as a barcode reader or a nurse call system. If your facility uses one or more custom applications, you can access them from the Applications icon.

  • Page 21: Shortcut Menus

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Shortcut Menus The softkeys at the bottom of the display screen are context-sensitive, meaning that they change depending on which screen you are displaying at the time. These softkeys enable you to select specific handset functions and features. The gray triangles in the upper right corner of the softkeys indicate that there is a shortcut menu with additional options.
  • Page 22 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Table 1: Status Bar Icons Position Icon(s) Description The Battery life indicator is in the first, left-most icon position. In this example, the green battery icon shows that the handset is fully charged. The signal strength icon in the second position shows the signal strength of a wireless Access Point (AP).

  • Page 23: Navigating Screens, Menus, And Sessions

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Navigating Screens, Menus, and Sessions You can use the keypad to navigate the screens, menus, and sessions. The following table lists the functions you can perform using specific keys. Table 2: Navigating using specific keys...

  • Page 24: Navigating In And Out Of The Session Manager

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Navigating In and Out of the Session Manager The Session Manager is activated by active sessions of all types and displays each call in its current state in a separate session cell. The following example shows one active call and a second call on hold.

  • Page 25: Entering Text, Numbers, And Special Characters

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Entering Text, Numbers, and Special Characters When dialing calls or entering contact information, you will need to enter characters other than numbers. The Mode softkey enables you to enter alphanumeric and special characters (abc…...
  • Page 26 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To enter letters and numbers: Press the Encoding softkey to display a shortcut menu with the following data entry options:  Leading caps (Abc )  Uppercase (ABC)  Lowercase (abc)  Numerical (123) Press a keypad key one or more times to enter the characters or numbers that display on the key.

  • Page 27: Phone Lock And Keypad Lock

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide User Tip: Special characters in passwords Some passwords may contain special characters that the handset cannot produce. The special characters listed above are the only ones available in the handset. If your password contains other special characters, you will need to change it to include only those available in the handset.

  • Page 28: Keypad Lock

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Settings> Lock Phone to view the Phone Lock options that can be manually selected. Your administrator may set the phone to alert you to incoming calls when it is locked or the phone may be pre-configured to Do Not Disturb when it is locked. You can always change the option manually by selecting the other option.
  • Page 29 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Press the 2 key or scroll to 2 Keypad Lock, and press the OK softkey and confirm. Once you lock the keypad, all the keys become frozen except for an Unlock softkey which replaces the Features softkey. The emergency call button (PTT button) is always available, if configured.

  • Page 30: Using The Headsets And Speakerphone

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Press the 8 key or scroll to 8 In-call Keypad Lock, and press the OK softkey and confirm. Once you lock the keypad, all the keys become frozen except for the emergency call button, if configured.

  • Page 31: Audio Path Priorities

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Audio Path Priorities The handset automatically chooses the highest-priority audio path, which can be overridden by the user. The following audio paths are listed in order of highest priority:  Speakerphone Dock microphone and speaker.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4: Using Telephony Applications

    Chapter 4: Using Telephony Applications The handset enables multiple ways of making calls and several options for handling incoming calls. Making Calls There are several ways to make a call. When you hear a dial tone, and a call starts ringing, the handset is in the active mode.

  • Page 33: Multiple Call Methods

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Use the PTT Talk button: The PTT Talk button may be reprogrammed to Emergency Dial. Note locking the keypad or locking the phone does not disable this functionality. Test to see what function is performed by the PTT button. Press the button once. If the Emergency Dial popup appears, you can use the PTT button to make an emergency call.
  • Page 34 URLs/IP addresses will display. Select one of the displayed cells or enter the URL or SIP address you want to dial. The IP address of another 84-Series handset can be used as in SIP: 192.168.2.224. Press Start. User Tip: Aborting a call To abort an outgoing call while it is ringing, press the End key.

  • Page 35: Using The Dialer

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Using the Dialer The Dialer is the screen that opens when you start to dial a number. The Dialer has several built-in features that make dialing more convenient. This section also shows you several ways to open the Dialer.

  • Page 36: Opening The Dialer From The Session Screen

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide  On-Hook Dialing Press a number key (0-9) to start dialing, and the Dialer displays the number in the dial cell. You can place the call when you finish entering the numbers or, if the Autocomplete feature matches the number you are dialing to a stored number, select the matching number and press Start to place the call.

  • Page 37: Session Icons

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide User Tip: Adjusting the ringer volume While the handset is alerting you of an incoming call, you can increase or decrease the ringer volume using the volume buttons. The handset will use this new ringer volume setting until you log off or power cycle the handset (turn the handset off and then on again).

  • Page 38: Managing Incoming Calls

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To answer incoming calls using Multi Key Answer:  If Multi Key Answer is enabled, you can press any keypad key (0-9, *, #) to answer an incoming call. Enable (or disable) Multi Key Answer by navigating to Settings> Basic Settings>...

  • Page 39: Managing Active Calls

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To reject an incoming call:  Press End. The ended call will be sent to voicemail if set up in your facility. You can also forward calls to another number. To set up automatic call forwarding, see Editing Contacts.
  • Page 40 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide When you are in an active call, the Active call icon displays in the Session Manager beside the active call cell and one of the softkeys displayed is the Hold softkey. To place an active call on hold: ...

  • Page 41: Transferring Calls

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Transferring Calls A transfer connects two parties as you exit the conversation. Your handset can perform two types of transfers:  Blind A blind transfer exits the call while the second party is ringing, before the two other parties are connected.

  • Page 42: Setting Up Conference Calls

    After exiting, you are returned to the Home screen or, if other calls are active, to the Session Manager. User Tip: How many conference call participants can you have? The Spectralink 84-Series handsets support a maximum number of three participants in a conference call. Managing Conference Calls Once you have set up a conference call, you can manage the conference call in several ways.
  • Page 43 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To mute your microphone during a conference call: During a conference call, in the Session Manager, highlight the Active: Conference call cell. Press the Mute softkey. When you press the Mute softkey, only your microphone is muted.

  • Page 44: Forwarding Calls

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To exit a conference call:  To exit a conference call, in the Session Manager, highlight the Active: Conference call cell and press End. The other parties remain connected. To split conference calls into two calls on hold During a conference call, in the Session Manager, highlight the Active: Conference call cell.
  • Page 45 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide User Tip: Call forwarding Automatic call forwarding works only as long as your handset is registered and turned on. If you turn off your handset or move out of range for an extended period of time, calls to your handset are neither received nor forwarded.
  • Page 46 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Open SIP Server Microsoft Lync Server Open SIP Server Forwarding is handled locally by the handset. Options allow you to set when the forwarding occurs and what number is called. If your handset is set up with a single line, the Forwarding Type Select screen displays, enabling you to select the forwarding type you want.

  • Page 47: Enabling And Disabling Do Not Disturb (Dnd)

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide User Tip: Forwarding calls to a URL You can also enter a forwarding URL or IP address. For more information on using a URL or IP address, see Dialing to a URL. Press the Enable softkey, if presented, to confirm call forwarding.

  • Page 48: Enabling And Disabling Dnd For Individual Lines

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Disabling DND on all lines From the Home screen, navigate to Settings> Feature Settings> Do Not Disturb and press OK. Press the Disable softkey. DND is now disabled and the DND icon does not display on the Status Bar.
  • Page 49 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To dial from the Favorites menu: From the Home screen, press the Favorites softkey. The contacts that display on this menu are the contacts at the top of your speed dial list, as shown next: Scroll to a contact and press Start or press the contact index number, for example ‘1’...

  • Page 50: Accessing Voicemail

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To add a speed dial contact: A speed dial number can be assigned to any name in the contact directory. To add a new name that is not in the contact directory to the speed dial list, you must first add the name to the contact directory.
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  • Page 52: Chapter 5: Push-To-Talk (Ptt) And Paging

    Preferences> Paging/PTT Configuration to view the configuration options. Using the Push-to-Talk Feature Spectralink 84-Series handsets can operate in a group broadcast mode called Push-to-Talk (PTT). With PTT, the administrator enables channels and users are subscribed to some or all of these channels to receive and send PTT broadcasts.

  • Page 53: Sending Ptt Broadcasts

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide  Priority Channel Users subscribed to the Priority Channel will receive transmissions on the Priority Channel unless Do Not Disturb is enabled or an Emergency page is already playing. The Priority Channel plays transmissions at the current audio level. The default Priority Channel is 24.

  • Page 54: Receiving Ptt Transmissions

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide When you release the Talk button, the handset enters a ten-second wait period during which the channel is open to receive or send additional broadcasts. If no activity occurs within the wait period, the cell is closed. A waiting cell displays an orange call icon.
  • Page 55 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide PTT Channel Priority The handset will alert you to PTT transmissions from Normal Channels, the Priority Channel, and the Emergency Channel. If you enable Do Not Disturb, you will not receive PTT transmissions from the Normal or Priority Channels. You will receive transmissions on the Emergency Channel even if Do Not Disturb is enabled.
  • Page 56 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To start a telephone call during a PTT broadcast: Press the Start key. The PTT transmission is put on hold. Dial the number and press Start. To transmit on the priority channel: Press and release the Talk button.

  • Page 57: Configuring Ptt

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Press the Home key to exit. To play PTT broadcasts when Accept While Busy is disabled:  Select the PTT cell in the Session Manager and press the Start key to play the PTT broadcast.
  • Page 58 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To subscribe or unsubscribe to PTT channels: Navigate to Settings> Basic Settings> Preferences> Paging/PTT Configuration> PTT Push-to-Talk. The PTT Channel Configuration screen displays. Highlight and select Channel Subscriptions. The Channel Subscriptions screen displays. Select a channel.

  • Page 59: Using The Paging Feature

    Silent Ring. Using the Paging Feature Spectralink 84-Series handsets can operate in a group broadcast mode called Paging. You can use the Paging feature to make a page to a page group. A page is a one-way transmission played over the handset’s speakerphone.
  • Page 60 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To send a page: To send a page, press the Features softkey, and select Paging. The Paging Groups List displays, shown next: Highlight the Paging Group you wish to page. Press OK or press the Page softkey to start the page.

  • Page 61: Receiving A Page

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Change the audio option while sending a page:  Change the audio option while you are sending a page by pressing the Speaker softkey and selecting a different option. Receiving a Page Your handset will receive pages differently depending on the priority of the page group, whether you are on an active call, or whether you have enabled or disabled your handset to receive pages during an active call.

  • Page 62: Paging Configuration

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide ○ If you have enabled your handset to receive pages while in an active call, the page will display in a second call cell as an active page. You will hear both the original call and the page.
  • Page 63 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Highlight and select Group Subscriptions. The Group Subscriptions screen displays. Select a group. Enable your subscription to that channel by choosing Yes or disable your subscription to that channel by choosing No. Press the Home key to exit To adjust the volume of non-Emergency group pages: ...

  • Page 64: Chapter 6: Using The Contact Directory

    Chapter 6: Using the Contact Directory You can open your Contact Directory from the Contacts/Call Lists icon on the Home screen. The Contact Directory enables you to store up to 9999 contacts. By default, contacts are listed alphabetically. You can use the Contact Directory to search, dial, add, edit, and delete specific contacts in your directory.

  • Page 65: Managing Your Contacts

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Field Name Description Speed Dial Contacts are automatically assigned the next available Speed Dial Index Index number. You may edit the Index number after the contact has been added. When editing the Speed Dial Index number, you may assign it an unused value between 1 and 9999.
  • Page 66 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Press the Edit softkey, Add option. An Add to Contact Directory screen displays: Add contact information about the new contact. Use the softkeys for entry assistance. When finished, press the Save softkey. Press the Home key to return to the Home screen.

  • Page 67: Using Call Lists

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Highlight the contact and press OK. The call information displays. Press the Save softkey. The contact information is entered to the Contact Directory. Press the Home key to return to the Home screen. To search for a directory contact: Navigate to the Contacts/Call Lists icon on the Home screen and press OK.
  • Page 68 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Received Calls, and Placed Calls lists enable you to view call details, save the contact information to the Contact Directory, delete calls, and call an entry on the list. Navigate to Home> Contacts / Call Lists> Call Lists.

  • Page 69: Searching And Saving With The Corporate Directory

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To delete calls from the Call List:  Select an individual call and press the Delete softkey.  Delete all calls by opening the list and pressing the Clear softkey. To dial an entry on the Call List: ...
  • Page 70 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide last person you selected will display. If you don’t enable your handset to save search results, a blank search screen will display each time you open the Corporate Directory. To enable your handset to save Corporate Directory search results: Navigate to Settings>...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7: Instant Messaging

    Chapter 7: Instant Messaging Your system administrator sets up Instant Messaging (IM) using Microsoft® Office Communications or Microsoft Lync. If IM is available, My Status will display in the Profile softkey menu on the Home screen. You can set your IM status or “presence”, and enter an IM name for each of your contacts.

  • Page 72: Understanding Im Status Icons

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Understanding IM Status Icons When a contact has an IM name, the IM icon will display to the left of the name in the Directory to indicate availability. Available Busy Offline Away No info...

  • Page 73: Managing Your Im Contacts

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Managing Your IM Contacts To display your IM contacts:  Select the Contacts / Call Lists icon on the Home screen, and choose Contacts.  Select the Messages icon on the Home screen, and Instant Messages to see your IM History list.

  • Page 74: Initiating An Instant Messaging Session

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To call an IM contact:  Select the contact and press the Dial softkey. Note that the Dial softkey will not display if no telephony information is stored. To view groups:  Groups are set up and managed on the Microsoft Client that resides on an associated computer.

  • Page 75: Managing Instant Message Sessions

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide When a new IM chat window opens, you can type a new message. The default entry mode is alphabetic. Use the Encoding softkey for entering numbers and other characters. Use the Quick Notes softkey to enter preprogrammed messages. A message can be up to 128 characters in length.
  • Page 76 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To respond to an IM call:  Press the Dial key or OK key to open the IM chat window. To ignore an IM call:  Press the Ignore softkey to close the IM pop-up. The IM session is added to the session list and to the IM History list as an unread entry.

  • Page 77: Reading And Managing Stored Messages

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide  Press the Back key to place the chat on hold and display the Session Manager. If you entered the IM chat from the IM history list, the IM history list will display, not the Session Manager.
  • Page 78 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To view your IM chat history: Select the Messages icon on the Home screen, and choose Instant Messages. Highlight the cell of a contact you wish to view and press the View softkey. An IM chat window opens with the top window displaying all chats with that contact since the handset was turned on.

  • Page 79: Chapter 8: Using The Calendar

    Chapter 8: Using the Calendar The Calendar is an optional feature set up by the system administrator as part of an implementation of the Exchange Server Integration (ESI). If administrators have not implemented the Exchange server in your facility, the Calendar will not function. If your administrator has implemented the Exchange server, select the Applications icon on the Home screen and select Calendar from the menu.
  • Page 80 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Details View When you are in the Day view, highlight and select a meeting to view the details. The Details View lists the following meeting information:  Meeting name/Subject  Meeting Date  Meeting Start Time ...
  • Page 81 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide When a Reminder displays, you can press one of the following softkeys:  Detail Open the meeting details  Snooze Remind you again in a few minutes  Dismiss Cancel the reminder Month View To open the Calendar, select the Applications icon on the Home screen and select Calendar.

  • Page 82: Chapter 9: Pairing And Connecting A Bluetooth Headset

    This section shows you how to pair and connect your Bluetooth headset. Note: Bluetooth compatibility Your 84-Series handset has been tested for compatibility with Bluetooth v2.1 headsets. However, Spectralink does not recommend using your headset while the 2.4 GHz band is enabled. In this case, the Bluetooth and WLAN network with both use the same 2.4GHz frequency range.
  • Page 83 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide To enable Bluetooth on your handset: Turn on the handset. Navigate to Settings> Basic Settings> Bluetooth Settings. The following screen displays: Select Bluetooth Radio and turn Bluetooth on. When Bluetooth is turned on, the Bluetooth icon ( ) displays in the Status Bar.
  • Page 84 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide All the nearby devices in discovery mode will be added to the list. The message Place device in discoverable mode reminds you to put your headset in discovery mode if you haven’t done that yet.

  • Page 85: Receiving Push-To-Talk Calls

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide In order to use the headset, you must connect it. Press the Connect softkey. If you are using a legacy headset, you may be prompted for a password: 0000. Once it is connected it will display on the list with the headset icon. The headset icon will also display in the Status Bar.

  • Page 86: Chapter 10: Using The Barcode Reader (8450/8452/8453 Only)

    Input scanned data into a Web application running on the handset, such as an application input field.  Input scanned data into an application running on a PC using the Spectralink ® Quick Barcode Connector (QBC) program. Currently, the Spectralink 8450 handset supports a wide range of one-dimensional (1D) and stacked 1D barcode types, including the Code 128 barcode symbology, which can contain up to 70 numerals and/or characters.

  • Page 87: General Operating Instructions

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide General Operating Instructions The barcode reader, shown next, is located at the top rear of the handset. Scanning range for the 8450 is 4 to 12 inches. The 8452/8453 has a slightly larger reader and an operable range of 1 to 18 inches.

  • Page 88: Handset Barcode Applications

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide User Tip: How long does it take to scan a barcode? The larger the barcode, the more data it contains. 2D barcodes can be very large and contain a lot of information. It can take several seconds to read a very large barcode.

  • Page 89: Sending Barcode Data To Pc Applications Using Qbc

    In many-to-many mode, the Spectralink QBC application is installed on a group of computers so that a handset can transfer barcode data to any computer in that group. Although you can connect a handset to any computer in the group, you can connect a handset to only one computer at a time and you can connect only one handset to a computer at a time.

  • Page 90: Barcode Scanning In Many-To-Many Mode

    Connector. The application launches quietly and runs in the background. You can confirm that the Spectralink QBC is running by checking for the icon in the status bar of your 8450/8452/8453 handset. Move the cursor on the host computer to one of the barcode hotspots, typically a corner of the display.
  • Page 91 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide ○ The Spectralink QBC status icon on the handset will appear on the right side of the status icon row. ○ The Spectralink QBC status icon on the computer will display in the system tray.

  • Page 92: Chapter 11: Personal Alarms

    The ability to make an emergency call can be configured on every Spectralink 84-Series handset model and is not unique to Spectralink Personal Alarms which are offered only on the 8441 and 8453 models. Spectralink Personal Alarms can be configured to automatically generate an emergency call when a Running/Tilt/Still alarm is triggered.

  • Page 93: Suspending The Personal Alarm Monitor

    The user cannot permanently disable Spectralink Personal Alarms or turn the feature on and off. The Spectralink Personal Alarms icon on the status bar indicates that the Spectralink Personal Alarms functionality is active. Colors and shapes signify its status:...

  • Page 94: The Warning State

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide The Warning State If a running/tilt/still event has been detected, the handset goes into a “warning” state in which it presents a warning window and sounds the alert and/or vibrates. The user can cancel an...

  • Page 95: The Alarm State

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide The Alarm State If the user does not cancel during the running/tilt/still warning state, the handset goes into the alarm state. The alarm sounds and the alarm window appears. If configured, an XML alarm event is generated and sent to a security application, and an emergency call is placed.

  • Page 96: Personal Alarm Monitor State During Charging

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide within two seconds or with one long press. An emergency call preempts any existing active call. The emergency call is ended by pressing the END key or by the far end hanging up. The handset remains in the alarm state until manually cleared by the user.

  • Page 97: Chapter 12: Applications

    Chapter 12: Applications The Applications icon on the Home screen may be populated with Web applications or custom applications for your facility. If your facility uses custom applications, see your system administrator to find out what they are and how to use them. See your administrator if you see the message No configured applications please see your system administrator.

  • Page 98: Custom Applications

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide If you are using a custom application, other softkeys may allow you to do different functions. See your system administrator if you have any questions about the custom applications on your handset. Custom Applications If programmed, certain custom applications use Open Application Interface (OAI) navigation icons.

  • Page 99: Chapter 13: Customizing Your Handset

    Chapter 13: Customizing your Handset Notification Profiles are the various types of handset alerts and settings associated with those alerts. There are four types of Notification Profiles: Normal, Silent, Meeting, and Custom1. Notification Profiles have default settings that you can customize. You may also edit the Profile labels.
  • Page 100 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Select the Notification Profile you wish to edit and press OK. You can edit the label, the tone volume, the ringing characteristics and alerts for each profile. If you change one characteristic on one profile, it will not affect the other profiles.

  • Page 101: Setting Unique Ring Tones For Contacts

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Change the ring pattern or the vibration mode. Experiment with the options until you find a combination that suits you. Setting Unique Ring Tones for Contacts When setting up or editing contacts in the Contact Directory, you can specify a ring pattern for each contact during the entry procedure.

  • Page 102: Changing The Ring Settings For Oai Applications

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Changing the Ring Settings for OAI Applications You can change the message alerts for non-telephony applications. To change ring for OAI applications: Navigate to Settings> Basic Settings> Notification Profiles> [Profile]> Ringing. On the Ringing screen, select OAI 1 or OAI 2 (Open Application Interface).

  • Page 103: Headset Ringing

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Headset Ringing The Headset Ringing option enables the handset to remember that it has a headset plugged into it. You may enable or disable this option. If you enable it, you do not need to select the Headset option from the Speaker softkey menu every time you plug in a headset.

  • Page 104: Calendar Settings (If Available)

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Calendar Settings (if available) Enable or disable meeting reminders. Adjusting the Backlight The handset’s backlight helps you to see the screen. You can adjust the backlight for different lighting conditions. Note that when the handset has been idle for a period of time, the backlight will turn off and the handset will go into power-saving mode.

  • Page 105: Chapter 14: Chargers And Battery Packs

    Depending on the type of charger you use, this might take several hours. Caution: Battery compatibility Only use Spectralink 84-Series Battery Packs with Spectralink 84-Series handsets. Check the label on the Battery Pack and ensure the model number is RS657 for the Standard Capacity Battery Pack or RS658 for the Extended Capacity Battery Pack.

  • Page 106: Using The Dual Charger

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide same time. Any Battery Pack for the Spectralink 84-Series handset can be charged in any Spectralink 84-Series Charger. Caution: Battery compatibility Only use Spectralink 84-Series Chargers with Spectralink 84-Series handsets. Check the label on the Charger and ensure the model number shown on the label is the same number this document gives for the Charger models.

  • Page 107: Using The Usb Charger

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide The Dual charger has two LEDs. The top LED indicates the charging status of the Battery Pack in the rear bay. The bottom LED indicates whether or not the handset is properly seated in the front charging bay.

  • Page 108: Using The Quad Charger

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Using the Quad Charger The Quad Charger is used in facilities where other types of chargers are not efficient. It can charge four Battery Packs simultaneously and can be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface.

  • Page 109: How Usage Affects Battery Pack Life

    WARNING: THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF YOU REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE. ONLY USE SPECTRALINK MODEL RS657 OR RS658 BATTERY PACKS WITH SPECTRALINK 84-SERIES HANDSETS. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES BY RETURNING THEM TO THE DISTRIBUTOR OR PRODUCER WHO SUPPLIED THEM.

  • Page 110: Indications Of Low Battery

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide how often any given handset receives a broadcast, how long the broadcast channel remains open, and how often one initiates a broadcast. Barcode scanning Some facilities make frequent use of the barcode scanning feature. When you press the scan button, it activates the scan LED which puts a high demand on the Battery Pack.

  • Page 111: Battery Safety Notices

    WARNING– The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 45°C, or incinerate. Replace battery with Spectralink model RS657 or RS658 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 112: Notes On Battery Packs

     If multiple Battery Packs are supplied with your handset, Spectralink recommends that each be fully charged upon receipt to prolong battery life. Battery Packs will slowly lose charge if unused. To maintain battery potential, charge unused Battery Packs occasionally or alternate Battery Pack use.

  • Page 113: Appendix A: Cleaning And Drying The Handset

    Take care not to exert undue pressure on charger electrical contacts while wiping.  Spectralink recommends the use of a silicone cover to prolong the life of your handset, especially when it is dropped regularly or cleaned frequently with the disinfectants prescribed below.
  • Page 114 Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide ○ Do not use cleaning products containing quaternary ammonium compounds , such as CaviWipes™, CaviWipes™ XL, Cavicide® or Sani-Wipes®, Sani-Cloth, Super Sani-Cloth® and Sani-Cloth® Plus. Quaternary ammonium compounds have been laboratory tested and proven to damage the handset plastics.

  • Page 115: Appendix B: Settings Menu

    Appendix B: Settings Menu The User Settings menu contains all the options you need to customize your handset settings for optimum use. Navigate to this menu from the Home screen Settings icon. Use the tables shown next as a quick reference to find the option you need. Basic Settings and Preferences 1725-86720-000_K.docx September 2015...

  • Page 116: Advanced Settings

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings menu is used by the system administrator to set system parameters. It is accessible only by a password. Contact your system administrator if you need access to this menu.

  • Page 117: Appendix C: Safety Information

    Appendix C: Safety Information Each Spectralink family of products only works with other members of the same family. If you have any questions about product compatibility, contact your system administrator. Caution: Product compatibility/safety Spectralink 84-Series handsets are intended for operation only with Spectralink 84-Series battery packs and Spectralink 84-Series chargers.

  • Page 118: Industry Canada Notice

     Only use Spectralink 84-Series Battery Packs with Spectralink 84-Series Chargers.  Never use a non-Spectralink charging unit as it could damage the Battery Pack.  Use only the original plug-in power adapter for the chargers.  Contact your service representative for assistance if you have a faulty Battery Pack or a problem with your charger.

  • Page 119: Wireless Telephones

    The earpiece may retain magnetic objects. Caution: Authority to operate this equipment Changes or modifications to this equipment that are not approved by Spectralink may cause this equipment to fail to comply with part 15 of the FCC rules, voiding the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 120: Electromagnetic Interference And Compatibility

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Warning: Explosive Atmospheres Avoid areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling areas such as lower decks on boats, fuel, or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

  • Page 121: Use While Driving

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Use While Driving Campus installations and warehouse facilities that use vehicles such as forklifts or golf carts should abide by these guidelines when using wireless telephones:  Give full attention to driving and to the road, aisle, or path ...

  • Page 122: Handset Operation Normal Position

    Spectralink 84-Series Wireless Telephones User Guide Note: SAR limits In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile handsets used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

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