Plantronics Blackwire C420 Quick Setup Manual

Blackwire C420
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Welcome:
Using a Plantronics Blackwire headset for PC
calls will deliver a simpler, more comfortable
and better sounding audio experience than
you could get using just your computer's
internal microphone and speaker.
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Control Functions:
A. Mute Microphone
B. Volume Adjust
C. Call Answer/End
Blackwire C420 Key Features:
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Wideband for best PC audio telephony
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Folds flat and tucks into carrying case for
use on the go
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Dynamic EQ stereo automatically adjusts
for voice and multimedia use
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Noise-canceling microphone filters out
background noise
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Quick Setup Guide
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Getting started:
The Plantronics Blackwire headset is ready to use with
your computer and Cisco® Unified Personal
Communicator.
1. Connect your headset to the computer. If this is
the first time you are connecting, wait for the
installation process to complete.
2. To get call control features, please download the
latest version of Plantronics software at
plantronics.com/software.
Note: Check with your IT staff before installing
software on your computer.
Configuring Cisco Unified Personal Communicator to
always route call audio to the headset:
3. Click File in the upper left corner of the Cisco
Unified Personal Communicator main screen.
4. Select Options. Then select Audio.
5. Select your Plantronics headset as the default
device for Microphone and Speakers option.
6. Now you can select which device plays your
incoming call alerts by selecting and option for
Ringtone. These sounds typically route through
your PC speakers, but can come through your
Plantronics headset if you prefer.
7. In this screen you can also adjust Speakers and
Ringtone volume levels.
8. When you are finished adjusting volume levels,
click Ok.
Note: USB configuration settings are unique for each USB
port. If you connect the headset to a different port you will
need to make these changes again to set behavior for that
USB port.
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Plantronics Headset
Plantronics Headset
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PC Speakers
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