Using non-BT headset while unit is in cradle

[ravelcop]

Is there any way we could use the non-BT headset while the unit is docked in the cradle? I'm so frustated why O2 decided to place the headset socket at the bottom.

[TheGadgetGuy]

Your only options would be either to use the speakerphone, or buy a Bluetooth headset.

[mtbsoft]

Your only options would be either to use the speakerphone, or buy a Bluetooth headset.
Or use a mini-sync cable that doesn't cover the hole.

[ravelcop]

Hmmm... is it possible to alter the cradle to make a passage for the headset? Wouldn't it break the cradle or I might hit something that will malfunction it?

[Rudegar]

it's hard to say without taking it apart and looking
maybe it's just the connector and a joining of the power and usb cables in there

who knows if one does not try
opening it

[buzz_lightyear]

hmm... if you take a look at the back side of cradle, there is a power connector (left from the cable) and a hole, with piece of rubber (right from the cable).

...anybody knows, what that is?? :roll:

Buzz

[mtbsoft]

hmm... if you take a look at the back side of cradle, there is a power connector (left from the cable) and a hole, with piece of rubber (right from the cable).

...anybody knows, what that is??
I know... but I've got good news and I've got bad news for you...

Good news - it's a blanking grommit over the place where the O2 headphones plug in, giving you full headphone functionality via the cradle.

The bad news - it appears only to be installed on the serial cradle!

I have both a serial and a USB cradle - the serial is so I can talk to the unit from Virtual PC (doesn't support USB). There was no blanking cover on the serial and the socket is visible, but I had to take the base apart on the USB to discover that it doesn't have the socket fitted.

I remember that the serial was listed as a "serial cradle with audio" when I bought it. Sadly another example of O2's poor after sales support.

[buzz_lightyear]

THANX mtbsoft,

does it only need the connector to be installed or the serial cradle is something completely different inside, I mean from the audio output point of view, USB and serial boards inside are sure different.. :o)

[mtbsoft]

From what I could see (this is from memory), the USB board has all the necessary tracks on it to permit the jack/connector just to be soldered on. However, I haven't opened the serial so I'm just assuming it has the same number/placing of contacts.

I'll dig out my torq screw drivers and my camera some time and post some comparitive shots.

[ravelcop]

thanks mtbsoft,

please do update me about this, regarding what electronic parts to buy and how to work it out. i really want to make use of my cradle, and if it does need some soldering or whatever, i would definitely have it done... by someone else:)