USING THE MITEL DECT CORDLESS HEADSET 5360
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 handsfree 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.
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:
- Lift the headset or press the hookswitch.
- 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 |
| Off | No audio path between Headset and Module OR |
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