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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. Getting Assistance The Plantronics Technical Assistance Center is ready to assist you.
Contents Package Contents and Features............................................................iv Charging Your Headset.......................................................................... 1 Using the AC charger................................................................... 1 What is Bluetooth®?.............................................................................. 2 Plantronics QuickPair® Technology...............................................
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.
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 2 Plug the charger into a power outlet. Connect the charger cable to the headset. 1 1 Charging time 2 hours........................ Full charge 1 hour..........................
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.
Pairing Your Headset 1 SETTINGS Time and Date Phone Settings Bluetooth Sound Settings Network Services 2 3 BLUETOOTH Discover/ Search BLUETOOTH Security Reset Settings 2XXPlantronics PASSKEY 4 0000 How to Pair Your Phone With Your Headset for the First Time 1 Turn 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 Turn the headset on.
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.
Adjusting the Fit 1 2 Right Left It’s easy to move earloop to fit on your left ear. 1 2 Lift the earloop. Swivel the earloop to the right and push it back down.
Headset Controls and Indicators Turn the headset on or off Action Indicator Light Tone On: Slide the Power Switch to the “On” position. On: Short blue flash On: Four rising tones Off: Long red flash, then turns off Off: Four descending tones Off: Slide the Power Switch to the “Off” position. 6 Answer/end a call Tap the Call Control button. None Brief low tone at the beginning or end of the call. Reject an incoming call Press and hold the Call Control button until you hear a low tone.
Headset Controls and Indicators Action Indicator Light Tone Make a call Enter the number on your phone and press send. Blue flash every 2 seconds until the call is ended. Ringing Battery level To check, simultaneously press and hold both the Call Control and Volume buttons for about 2 seconds. The indicator light flashes to show the charge level. Red flashes Battery level None when checking level.
Headset Controls and Indicators Action Indicator Light Tone Voice Dial Press and hold the Call Control button until you hear a tone. None Single low tone; phone may prompt with “Name please” or tones. Redial last number Tap the Call Control button twice. None Two brief low tones Transfer a call from headset to phone, or from phone to headset While the call is in progress, press and hold the Call Control button until you hear a tone.
Troubleshooting My headset does not work with my phone. Your headset may not have been in pairing mode when your phone was searching for it. Repeat the 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.
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 Temperature 32º F - 104º F (0º C - 40º C) 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.
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 owners. U.S.
