Plantronics 995USB .Audio 995USB User Manual

Plantronics Inc .Audio 995USB

User Manual

Plantronics .Audio™ 995 User Guide
iiWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing your new Plantronics .Audio™ 995. This User Guide contains instructions for setting up and using the .Audio 995. Please refer to the separate For Your Safety guide for important product safety and charging information prior to installation or use.Getting AssistanceThe Plantronics Technical Assistance Center is ready to assist you. You can find answers to frequently asked questions, ask a question using e-mail, receive service over the Internet, or speak directly with a representative. Call (800) 544-4660 or visit www.plantronics.com/supportRegistering Your ProductVisit www.plantronics.com/product registration to register your product online so we can provide you with the best service and technical support.
iiiENContentsRange ...............................................................................................ivPackage Contents and Features ...................................................... 1Charging Your Headset Using the USB Charger .............................. 2Using Your Headset .......................................................................... 3Pairing Your Headset ........................................................................ 4How to Manually Pair Your Headset and Adapter ................... 4Headset Controls.............................................................................. 5Operating Systerms Configuration ................................................... 6Indicator Lights ................................................................................. 8Product Specifications ..................................................................... 9Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 10 Regulatory Notices ......................................................................... 12Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 14
ivImportant Note on Wireless RangeThe .Audio 995 headset has a wireless range of up to 40 feet. However, wireless performance may be affected by nearby objects including walls, metal items, and other wireless devices. When you move the headset to the edge of its wireless range, audio may become distorted and will eventually cut out. Move closer to the wireless adapter to restore clear audio.
1ENPackage Contents and FeaturesVolume UpStatus LightsPlay/Pause MicrophoneVolume DownTrack Skip ForwardPower On/OffStatus LightsConnect/PairWireless AdapterMute Microphone
2Charging Your Headset Using the USB ChargerBefore using your headset for the first time, charge it for at least one hour. A full charge takes approximately three hours.1 Connect the charger cable to the headset.2 Plug the charger into the USB port on your computer. While your headset is charging the indicator glows red. When your headset is fully charged, the indicator turns off.NOTE Charging time depends on the amount of power your USB device provides.CHARGING TIME3-4 hours ................ Full charge1 hour ..................... Minimum charge before first use
3ENUsing Your HeadsetCongratulations, you can now listen to your favorite music or talk with friends and family using your new wireless headset. Using Your Headset1 Make sure that your headset is fully charged. When fully charged, the red status light turns off. Do not use your headset while it is connected to the charger.2 Connect the wireless adapter to a USB port on your computer. Your computer and USB hub (if using) should be turned on.3 After removing your headset from the charger, press the Power button to turn the headset on.The headset and the adapter should connect immediately, and the indicator lights on both headset and wireless adapter will be solid blue. If you cannot hear anything through your headset, try adjusting the volume up or restarting the media application.NOTE If steps 1 through 3 do not work, refer to “Pairing Your Headset” on page 4 to manually pair your headset and adapter.
4Pairing Your HeadsetHow to Manually Pair Your Headset and AdapterYour headset and adapter are factory pre-paired, and should automatically connect with each other. Should your headset and adapter become unpaired, you can initiate pairing manually:1 Press and hold the Power and Connect buttons on the headset and adapter for 4 seconds. The status lights on the headset and adapter will rapidly flash blue.2 The headset and adapter will automatically attempt to pair. If the pairing is successful the status lights will glow solid blue; if unsuccessful, both headset and adapter will stay in pairing mode.If manual pairing was unsuccessful, and you want to re-attempt the pairing process, you must first take your headset and adapter out of pairing mode.3 Turn headset off4 Single press the Connect/Pair button on the adaper, then repeat steps 1 and 2.NOTE If your headset and adapter are separated and lose their connection after being successfully paired, they will automatically reconnect when they come back into range of each other. If they remain out of range for more than 30 seconds, the headset will go into sleep mode, but will reconnect automatically with the adapter once it is back in range. If the headset is out of range for more than 15 minutes, it automatically shuts off.
5ENHeadset ControlsAdjust volume Increase: Press +Decrease: Press -Minimum volume: Continually press -Mute speakers: Press WARNING Do not use headsets at high volumes for an extended period of time. Doing so can cause hearing loss. Always listen at moderate levels. See www.plantronics.com/healthandsafety for more information on headsets and hearing.Muting the microphoneMute: Lift the boom to full stop.Unmute: Lower the boom.CAUTION Do not force the boom past its upper or lower limits.Music controls Press to Play or Pause/Mute music. Press to skip track forward.Press and hold to fast forward. NOTE Some applications, such as iTunes, must be the active window in order for play, pause and skip to work properly.
6Operating Systems ConfigurationYour .Audio 995 headset works with any USB-compliant computer. The headset will automatically be set as the active audio device once the wireless USB Adapter is plugged in. Below are details on how to set the audio device for the most popular operating systems.NOTE On-ear controls may not function properly with operating systerms earlier than Windows XP.Windows XP®1 Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices.2 On the Audio tab, select “Plantronics Wireless Audio” as the Sound Playback and Sound Recording device.3 On the Voice tab, select the “Plantronics Wireless Audio” as the Voice Playback and Voice Recording device.4 On the Volume tab, adjust the Volume Slider as necessary. Do not select the Mute option.5 Select OK.
7ENOperating Systems ConfigurationWindows Vista1 Go to Start > Control Panel > Classic View > Sounds.2 On the Playback tab, select the “Plantronics Wireless Audio” as the Sound Playback device.3 Select Properties, and on the Levels tab, adjust the Volume Slider as necessary. Do not select the mute option. Select OK.4 On the Recording tab, select the “Plantronics Wireless Audio” headset as the Sound Recording device.5 Select Properties, and on the Levels tab, adjust the Volume Slider as necessary. Do not select the mute option. Select OK.6 Select OK.Mac® OS X1 Go to System Preferences > Sound.2 On the Output tab, select the “Plantronics Wireless Audio” headset as the Sound Output device.3 Adjust the Output Volume Slider as necessary. Do not select the mute option. 4 On the Input tab, select the “Plantronics Wireless Audio” headset as the Sound Input device.5 Adjust the Input Volume Slider as necessary. 6 Select OK
8Status IndicatorPower On/Off On: Steady blue glowOff: Steady red glow, then offOut of Range Flashing blueCharging Solid red until charging completeConnected to Adapter Solid blue glowStandby/Battery Save Mode (Sleep)/Out of RangeIntermittent breathing or pulsing blue glowPairing Headset and adapter will rapidly flash blue when in pairing modeIndicator Lights—Headset and Wireless USB Adapter
9ENProduct SpecificationsTechnology Digital wirelessFull range stereo Stereo headsetWearing style Over the headCable length WirelessEar cushion material Non-allergenicEar cushion design Closed earNoise cancelling mic YesMicrophone boom Rotates/bendsMic mute FastMic muteVolume mute/controls On earWireless technolgy 2.4GHzSpeaker driver size40mm diameterSpeaker frequency response10Hz—20kHzMicrophone frequency response100 Hz—10kHzWireless range Up to 40 feet
10The headset did not connect to the wireless USB adapter on first use.Ensure the headset is fully charged and powered on.Ensure that the wireless USB adapter is plugged into a powered USB port. If the port is powered, the LED on the wireless USB adapter will be lit.If the wireless USB adapter is plugged into a USB hub, ensure that the USB hub is turned on.If all of the above fails, then follow the steps to pair the headset to the wireless USB adapter.The headset did not re-connect to the wireless USB adapter after coming back into range.Power off the headset and then power it back on. The headset should then automatically re-connect to the wireless USB adapter.The headset is paired to the adapter, but I cannot hear audio from the headset.Ensure that both the headset and adapter are powered on and paired.Restart any running applications. Some applications need to be restarted in order to recognize a new audio device.In the Control Panel, check sound and audio settings to ensure that the chosen device is “Plantronics Wireless Device.”Troubleshooting
11ENThe play/pause and/or track skip function is not working for my application.Some applications, such as iTunes, require that they be the active appliction (i.e., not minimized) in order to be controlled by a 3rd party audio device. Some media applications, when embedded in a web page, do not recognize standard Windows audio commands for play/pause and/or track/skip.When using the internet to make calls (i.e., using VoIP), callers cannot hear me.Check that the application being used has “Plantronics Wireless Device” listed as the active device for listening and speaking.Some applictions need to be set manually or restarted before they will recognize a new audio device.Troubleshooting
13ENIndustry Canada Radio EquipmentThe term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. “Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.” This product meets the the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications of the RSS210.Regulatory Notices
14This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship of products manufactured, sold or certified by Plantronics which were purchased and used in the United States and Canada. The warranty lasts for one year from the date of purchase of the products.This warranty extends to you only if you are the end user with the original purchase receipt.We will, at our option, repair or replace the products that do not conform to the warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/remanufactured/ pre-owned or new products or parts.To obtain service in the U.S., contact Plantronics at (800) 544-4660. To obtain service in Canada call (800) 540-8363.THIS IS PLANTRONICS’ COMPLETE WARRANTY FOR THE PRODUCTS.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Please contact your dealer or our service center for the full details of our limited warranty, including items not covered by this limited warranty.Limited Warranty
15345 EncinalSanta Cruz, CA 95060 United StatesTel: 800-544-4660www.plantronics.com ©2009 Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Plantronics, the logo design, .Audio, and Sound Innovation are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. Windows XP and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac OS X and iTunes are trademarks of Apple, Inc. registered in the US and other countries. All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners.xxxxx-01 (01/09)

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