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USER???GUIDE
WELCOME
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Blackwire
PerSono Suite
Software Disc
FEATURES
Mute/Mute LED
Volume Up/Down
Answer/End
POWERING
Powering the
The USB adapter is automatically powered on upon inserting into the USB port of the computer.
No additional software or drivers are required to use this headset with Microsoft Office Communicator.
WEARING THE HEADSET
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2.1
2. Adjust the Headband
To adjust the headband, lengthen or shorten the band until it fits comfortably. The clickstop feature keeps the headband securely adjusted.
Position the headset receiver so that the foam cushion sit comfortably over the center of your ears.
2.1 Adjust to fit.
3.1
Front Back
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3. Adjust the Mouthpiece
3.1Hold the receiver securely against your ear with one hand.
With your other hand, adjust the clickstop turret and the microphone so that the tip sits two finger- widths from the corner of your mouth. (To prevent breath noise, avoid putting the microphone in front of your mouth.)
3.2Carefully bend and shape the boom with both hands as shown. Avoid bending or twisting the boom near the microphone or earpiece.
USING YOUR HEADSET
Answering/Ending/Making Calls with Microsoft Office Communicator
To make a call, select a contact or dial the number via Office Communicator.
To answer or end a call, simply press the call answer end button.
Adjusting Volume
To increase listening volume, press the upper end (+) of the volume button. To decrease listening volume, press the lower end
To adjust the listen or speak volume of the Microsoft Office Communicator, please refer to the softphone user documentation.
To adjust the speak volume of the audio device on the computer, use the Sound and Audio Device section on the Control Panel. It is recommended that the volume is adjusted on the inline control and not the Windows volume control.
Muting a Call
During a call, briefly press the mute button to mute the microphone. When muted, the Mute LED will be lit.
To unmute press the button again.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
I cannot hear caller.
Callers cannot hear me.
Sound in headset is distorted. I can hear echo in headset.
The other headset I was using to listen to music does not work any more.
My headset stops responding to button presses.
Solution
???The USB adapter is not set as the default audio device. Use the Audio settings in Windows under Sounds and Audio Devices to select ???Plantronics Blackwire
???Listening volume is too low. Press the volume up button on the headset.
???Headset is muted. Press the mute button on headset to unmute the microphone.
???Headset microphone boom aligned incorrectly. Align the headset boom with your mouth.
???The USB adapter is not set as the default voice device. Use the Voice settings in Windows under Sounds and Voice Devices to select ???Plantronics Blackwire
???Lower the listen volume on your softphone until the distortion disappears.
???Adjust volume on headset.
???The USB adapter will set itself as the default audio device in Windows. Use the Audio settings in Windows under Sounds and Audio Devices to change the device used for audio.
???When a PC goes into standby or hibernation, the USB adapter no longer is powered on. Be sure your PC is in an active state.
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