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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Plantronics Explorer 240, 242, 243, 245,
or 395 headset. This guide contains instructions for setting up and using
your new headset.
Please refer to the separate For Your Safety guide for important
product safety information prior to installation or use.
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Contents Package Contents and Features ...........................................................iv Charging Your Headset ......................................................................... 1 Using the AC charger .................................................................. 1 ® What is Bluetooth ? ............................................................................. 2 ® Plantronics QuickPair Technology .............................................. 2 Range (the distance betwe
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Package Contents and Features NOtE Your headset may look different than the illustration, but will still work as described. Headset Front* Volume Control Button Call Control Button Status Light Power On/Off Switch Swivel Earloop [fits either ear] Headset Back Microphone Speaker/Eartip Micro USB Charging Jack Power On/Off Switch AC Charger 100 – 240V * For illustration purposes only; designs will vary by model number. iv
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1 2 Charging Your Headset Your new headset performs best when it is fully charged. While your headset is charging, the indicator light glows red. When your headset is fully charged, the indicator light turns blue. How to Charge Your Headset Using the AC Charger 1 Plug the charger into a power outlet. 2 Connect the charger cable to the headset. 1 Charging time 2 hours ....................... F ull charge 1 hour ......................... m inimum charge before first use 2 NOtE Never charge t
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What Is Bluetooth? Bluetooth wireless technology provides a way for devices, like headsets and phones, to communicate with each other without wires. Pairing is the set-up process of introducing your headset to your phone. Before using your headset for the first time, you must pair it with your Bluetooth-enabled phone. Plantronics QuickPair™ Technology To simplify the Bluetooth setup process, your new headset uses Plantronics QuickPair technology. This process is shown on the next page. •
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Pairing Your Headset 1 2 3 SSEETTTTIIN NG GSS B BLLU UEETTO OO OTTH H Time and Date Phone Settings Bluetooth Discover/ B BL LU UE ET TO OO OT TH H Sound Settings Search Network Services Security Reset Settings 2 X X P l a n t r o n i c s PASSKEY 4 0000 How to Pair Your Phone With Your Headset for the First Time 1 t urn on the Bluetooth feature on your phone. For most phones, select Settings/Tools > Connections > Bluetooth > On. See your phone’s user guide for more information. 2 t urn the he
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Adjusting the Fit 1 2 The headset comes out of the box with the earloop in place to wear on your right ear. 1 Place the earloop behind your ear. Rotate the headset so that the speaker rests comfortably in your ear. 2 Align the microphone with the corner of your mouth. Callers can hear you best when you point the microphone towards the corner of your mouth. 4
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Adjusting the Fit 1 Right Left 2 It’s easy to move earloop to fit on your left ear. 1 Lift the earloop. 2 Swivel the earloop to the right and push it back down. 5
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Headset Controls and Indicators Action Indicator Light Tone Turn the headset On: Slide the Power Switch On: Short blue flash On: Four rising tones on or off to the “On” position. Off: Long r ed flash, Off: Four descending Off: Slide the Power Switch then turns off tones to the “Off” position. Answer/end Tap the Call Control button. None Brief low tone at the a call beginning or end of the call. Reject an Press and hold the Call None Low tone incoming call Control button until you
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6 Headset Controls and Indicators Action Indicator Light Tone Make a call Enter the number on your Blue flash every 2 seconds until Ringing phone and press send. the call is ended. Battery level To check, simultaneously red flashes Battery level None when checking level. press and hold both the 1 More than 2/3 full Call Control and Volume Low battery tone buttons for about 2 2 1/3 - 2/3 full indication: 3 tones seconds. The indicator when under 5 3 Less than 1/3 full light flash
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Headset Controls and Indicators Action Indicator Light Tone Voice Dial Press and hold the Call None Single low tone; Control button until you phone may prompt hear a tone. with “Name please” or tones. Redial last number Tap the Call Control None Two brief low tones button twice. Transfer a call from While the call is in progress, None Long low tone when headset to phone, press and hold the Call moving to phone; short or from phone to Control button until you low tone when moving heads
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t roubleshooting My headset Your headset may not have been in pairing mode does not work when your phone was searching for it. Repeat the with my phone. pairing process on page 3. You may have made incorrect menu selections on your phone while pairing. Repeat the pairing process on page 3. Callers cannot hear Make sure the headset Power Switch is in the me, or I cannot ON position. hear callers/dialing Your headset may be out of Bluetooth range tone. or experiencing interference. Move
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Product Specifications Talk Time* Up to 5 hours Standby Time* Up to 7 days Charge Time 2 hours Range Up to 33 feet (10 meters) Power Requirements 5V DC – 180 mA Battery Type Lithium ion polymer Storage/Usage 32º F - 104º F (0º C - 40º C) Temperature Version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Supports your phone’s Bluetooth Hands-free (HFP), Headset (HSP) and Secure Simple Pairing (SSP) profiles. * Battery enabled. Performance may vary by device. 10
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Plantronics, Inc. 345 Encinal Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States Tel: 800-544-4660 www.plantronics.com © 2009 Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Plantronics, the logo design, Plantronics Explorer, QuickPair and Sound Innovation are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth name and the Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and are used by Plantronics, Inc. under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner
