Note: This section applies only to the Mitel DECT Cordless Headset. It does not apply to third-party Bluetooth headsets.

The cordless headset offers the same capability as the cordless handset to make and answer phone calls away from your desk while adding the convenience of hands-free operation.
When not in use, the cordless headset sits in the headset charging cradle.
To use the cordless headset, you must pair the headset with the phone. For more information, see Pairing the Cordless Module and Accessories on page .

Elements of the DECT Cordless Headset

1) Microphone

5) Hookswitch and pairing button (gray section with logo imprinted)

2) Boom arm

6) Speaker

3) Link indicator (LED)

7) Headband

4) Volume control with mute switch

8) Ear hook

Answer a Call

Do one of the following:

  • Lift the cordless headset from the cradle.
  • If the headset is already out of the cradle, press the hookswitch button on the headset.

Hang Up

Do one of the following:

  • Replace the cordless headset in the cradle.
  • If the headset is already out of the cradle, press the hookswitch button on the headset.

Dialing – Auto Dial Disabled

To dial a number with Auto Dial disabled:

  1. Lift the headset or press the hookswitch.
  2. Make the call using the dial pad, or press a programmed speed dial key on the phone.

Dialing – Auto Dial Enabled

To dial with Auto Dial enabled:

  • To dial the predefined Auto Dial number, press the hookswitch on the cordless handset or headset.

To program Auto Dial, refer to Auto Dial on page .

Headset Alerting Tones and LEDs

The cordless headset provides the following alerting tones:

Feature

Function

Mute ON/OFF

2-pitch tone occurs immediately. Reminder tone occurs 30 seconds after activation and then regularly until deactivated.

Mute key on Phone ON/OFF

No immediate tone. Reminder tone occurs 30 seconds after activation and then regularly until deactivated.

Low battery (within 10 minutes left)

3 beeps and 20 second pause

Low battery (within 2 minutes left)

3 rapid beeps and 1.5 second pause

Out of range

Repetitive 3-pitch tone until you are back in range. Note: If you are out of range for more than 10 seconds, any call that is in progress is dropped and not recovered.


There are two LEDs associated with the cordless headset:

  • A blue LED on the headset indicates the headset status
  • A green LED in the headset charging cradle indicates battery status

 

LED Color

LED State

Indicates

Blue(on headset)

Solid

Headset microphone is muted

 

Blinking

Headset is in pairing mode

 

Winking

Active audio path between Headset and Module

 

Solid for 2 seconds

Pairing successful OR
New battery installed

 

Off

No audio path between Headset and Module OR
Battery is dead

Green (on cradle)

Solid

Battery is fully charged

 

Blinking

Battery is charging. Note: It is normal for the headset LED to cycle between blinking and solid as battery charge is maintained.

 

Winking

Indicates low voltage when headset is uncradled

 

Off

When headset is cradled, indicates battery is not charging

Blinking: LED is On and Off for equal amount of time Winking: LED is On for a short period of time and Off for a longer period