
5
Getting started
Connection methods
Choose one of the following methods to connect your headset for
operation in either
PHONE
mode or
PC
mode.
PHONE mode
Option 1: Connect to IP phone via EHS
• You can connect the headset to an IP phone using the EHS
cable and headset audio cable provided. The headset acts as
a supplementary device that can join calls. Use the IP phone
connected to make or answer calls.
Option 2: Connect to traditional corded phone (for VH6221 only)
• You can connect the headset to a traditional corded phone
using the corded phone connection cable provided. You need to
physically lift the corded handset off the corded phone base cradle
before you can use the headset to join in the call.
Option 3: Connect to traditional corded phone with Lifter (for VH6221 only)
• You can connect the headset to a corded phone using the corded
phone connection cable and lifter provided (see
Connect the
Lifter
). The headset acts as a supplementary device that can join
calls. You can simply press
on the headset to use the connected
corded phone to make or answer calls.
PC mode
Option 4: Connect to a computer
• Connect the headset base to your PC with the USB cable provided.
You can make and receive VoIP calls through Skype or Skype for
Business, using the software application.
Note
• The cords have colored labels that guide you to plug them into the correct headset
base jacks. The back of the headset base has color-coded dots and the names of the
jacks above them that correspond to the colored labels on the cords.