The Konftel Ego User Guide ENGLISH
OmniSound® – superior audio quality OmniSound®'s patented audio optimisation technology guarantees impressive, crystalclear, full-duplex audio in both directions for efficient and effective virtual meetings. The sound is powerfully transmitted to all attendees thanks to two hypersensitive microphones with 360° audio pick-up and speakers. OmniSound® delivers HD audio during VoIP calls.
CONTENTS Introduction 2 Maintenance.................................................................................... 2 Description 3 Connections and buttons................................................................... 3 Information on the LCD display.......................................................... 4 Turning off and on............................................................................ 5 Using with a computer 6 Connecting to a computer.......................................
INTRODUCTION The Konftel Ego is a conference unit that can be connected to your mobile phone, tablet and computer to obtain crystal-clear, powerful OmniSound® audio in your virtual meetings. • OmniSound® audio optimisation technology with full duplex, echo cancellation and static reduction in HD bandwidth. (The bandwidth may be limited by the connection) • Support for UC applications. Optimised for Skype for Business, but also supports other UC applications such as Avaya Communicator and Cisco Jabber.
DESCRIPTION CONNECTIONS AND BUTTONS Connections NFC symbol for simple Bluetooth connection USB Off/on button Headset (3.
DESCRIPTION INFORMATION ON THE LCD DISPLAY The icons are normally displayed for a couple of seconds on connection. The same symbol is displayed in red when the connection is broken.
DESCRIPTION TURNING OFF AND ON The Konftel Ego starts automatically when it is connected with a USB cable to a poweredup computer. The three LEDs show a faint green light to indicate that it is switched on. The battery is simultaneously trickle charged. Hold (off/on) down for five seconds to manually switch the Konftel Ego off or on. To save the battery when the unit is not being used and it is not connected via USB, you can switch it off by pressing .
USING WITH A COMPUTER The Konftel Ego transforms your computer into high-quality conferencing equipment with OmniSound®. Unlike normal computer speakers and microphones, the Konftel Ego provides full duplex (two-way audio) and efficient echo cancellation and static reduction. The computer identifies the Konftel Ego as an echo cancellation device which means that communication software usually leaves the audio processing to the Konftel Ego, resulting in better sound quality.
USING WITH A COMPUTER USING AS A CONFERENCE UNIT To make a VoIP call from the computer, use Skype®, Microsoft® Lync®, Skype® for Business, an online meeting service or some other VoIP (Voice over IP) software. The Konftel Ego microphone will be automatically enabled when you start a VOIP call or a recording using audio recording software on the computer. OmniSound® now handles full duplex and echo cancellation. Starting a call Starting the call from the computer.
USING WITH A BLUETOOTH DEVICE The Konftel Ego can be connected to a mobile phone, tablet and computer via Bluetooth. We are using a mobile phone in these examples. Bluetooth must be enabled in the mobile phone's settings. Audio can be transmitted in two different ways via Bluetooth. One is two-way and is optimised for speech. The other (A2DP) has higher audio bandwidth, is one-way and is optimised for music. The Konftel Ego supports both of these.
USING WITH A BLUETOOTH DEVICE RECONNECTING ALREADY PAIRED DEVICES A pairing means that the phone and the Konftel Ego save information about one another. This information is saved, even if the connection is broken. The connection is broken if: • The devices are far apart (Bluetooth has a range of about 10 metres). • You turn off Bluetooth in your mobile phone. The next time your mobile phone and the Konftel Ego are within range of one another, you will not need to pair them. Simply connect.
USING WITH A BLUETOOTH DEVICE USING AS A CONFERENCE UNIT When you make or take a call, music mode automatically stops and the Konftel Ego microphone is enabled. OmniSound® now handles full duplex and echo cancellation. Making calls Dial the number on your mobile phone. The LEDs on the Konftel Ego light up blue and the sound is audible there. On some mobile phones, you can choose to have the sound play through your mobile or headset (Konftel Ego) when you make the call.
USING A HEADSET Warning! Use of headphones/earbuds at high volumes can damage your hearing. Connect the headset to the port on the Konftel Ego. The sound automatically transfers to the headset. Unplug the headset. The sound automatically transfers to the Konftel Ego speakers.
SETTINGS KEYPAD TONE Hold down for five seconds to disable or enable the button clicking sound on the Konftel Ego. CLEARING THE LIST OF PAIRED DEVICES Hold down for five seconds to clear the list of paired devices on the Konftel Ego.
UPGRADING SOFTWARE You can upgrade software in the Konftel Ego using Konftel Upgrade Utility via a USB-connected PC with Microsoft® Windows®. Visit www.konftel.com/upgrades for more information. INSTALLING KONFTEL UPGRADE UTILITY Visit www.konftel.com/upgrades and select Konftel Ego. Download Konftel Upgrade Utility. Install the software on your computer. Follow the instructions given by the installation program. UPGRADING SOFTWARE Connect your Konftel Ego to the computer using a USB cable.
TECHNICAL DATA Size 145 x 134 x 32 mm. Weight 230 g. Display 1.77" Colour LCD, 128x160 pixels. Upgrading Konftel upgrade utility (for Microsoft® Windows®) upgrades Konftel Ego software via the USB connection. Power supply USB Power supply and battery charge via the USB. Battery 1000 mAh Li-ion. Stand-by 72 hours battery only Talk time 12 hours battery only Connections USB Micro USB. For computer connection. Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1.
Konftel is a leading company and a strong brand in the teleconferencing industry. Since 1988, our mission has been to help people around the world to conduct meetings, regardless of distance. We know from experience that teleconferences are an efficient way to save time, money and contribute to a better environment. Superior audio quality is key to productive meetings which is why we incorporate OmniSound®, our patented audio technology, into all Konftel telephones.