Plantronics MX500i Earset
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1. PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Welcome The following manual describes ways to optimize your sound experience or simply provide troubleshooting tips Setting Up Your USB AGA Qe r vsciesccccecesonscessvciscessresecctovecetexsvencacevecsstecsvcsstatevetstessvansdesseses 2 Headset SC CUMING soose amosen nesrin rin Ria NEES ATEA S RAATS RNI EAR 3 Headset SC CEN tor UNG otis sess asenecece suasetadsen cores n e Orr EETAS 4 Headset Settings for M214 s acscc ccccesssetesacesscecrsevenasscessaauebesetavasastaeisbevenesasaaaadieresesioaaanns 5 Internet Calling Services SettingsS secscccsesscoecseccccccccccscocsecococcccccccceccceccccossossesccceseccecese 6 SENES TO SKYDE e E E S 7 Settings Tor Yahoo Messenger with Voice sssccecstestsassadeccastaticiasdinaeretestecseerd seaviatldesion 8 Settings for Google Talk cccssssssecceccceceeeeseeeecceeeesaaeesseeeeeeeessseeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeaees 10 VV mdows AF SCIDO sate ie ieters iecciatacecunses nei sibis ied ats rosuastesicests ressdbesvadeietehossgotemeaceesreriiens 11 Microphone Level Settings for Windows XP ssssssssssensssssssssseerrsssssssseeresssssssseeeees 12 Side Tone Adjustments for Windows XP2 ccceecsseccceccceeseeesseecceeeeesaeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeases 13 Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 1 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Setting Up Your USB Adapter To set up your USB adapter 1 Plug the 2 5mm jack of your Plantronics Internet Headset into the 22. 5mm plug of the USB adapter 2 Plug the USB connector into the correct port on your computer Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 2 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Method 1 Headset Settings Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 3 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Headset Settings for MX500i For the best sound experience please check that 1 Your talking volume is optimized 2 Your mute button is not on 3 Your listening volume is optimized 1 To adjust the volume that you hear the other person at adjust the rolling knob on the side of the pod Make sure it is on the higher volume setting if you are having trouble hearing the other person 2 If the person on the other end can not hear you check that the pod is NOT on mute Make sure that you see GREEN to ensure the mute button is off F z an pe QA i y i ag a D jo Sj 3 If the person on the other end can not hear you well try adjusting you microphone adjustment switch This switch is on the side and adjusts your outgoing volume You may need a paperclip or pen to adjust it Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 4 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Headset Settings for M214i For the best sound experience from your M2141 please check that 1 Your talking volume is optimized 2 Your mute button is not on 3 Your listening volume is optimized 1 To adjust the volume that you hear the other person
3. at adjust the rolling knob on the side of the pod Make sure itis on a higher volume setting if you are having trouble hearing the other person 2 If the person on the other end can not hear you check that the pod is NOT on mute The mute switch is on the side of the pod 3 If the person on the other end can not hear you well try adjusting you microphone adjust switch This switch is on the side and adjusts your outgoing volume You may need a paperclip or pen to adjust it Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 5 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Method 2 Internet Calling Services Settings This should be done regardless of which service provider you use Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 6 of 13 N PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Settings for Skype Ver 2 5 0 141 The following adjustments are to make sure that Skype recognizes your internet headset Step 1 Open up Skype Step 2 Click tools gt Options from the top navigation Figure 1 Step 3 Select Sound Devices from the left hand column Step 4 In ALL 3 drop down menus Audio In Audio Out and Ringing select USB Audio Device Figure 2 Windows default device Windows default device Windows default device _ Ring PC speaker Step 5 Press SAVE This button is located in the bottom right corner Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 7 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Setti
4. up as speak into my microphone OOGBOL E G You ve successfully configured your microphone Click Next to continue Close Step 5 Listen for music If you can not hear music select USB Audio Device from the drop down menu Click next Step 2 of 2 Choose the speakers that you want to use System default SigmaTel Audio x Then adjust the volume so that the sound is at a comfortable level t J 2 e e eee amp Youre done Click Fintsh to close this assistant lt Back Finish Step 6 Click Finish Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 9 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Settings for Google Talk The purpose of the following adjustments are to make sure that Google Talk recognizes your Internet headset Step 1 Open Google Talk Step 2 Click settings in the top right of the Google talk window eel Y Settings Help nie T e s i Set your status message here Input microphone or headset Default Device iv Automatically adjust microphone sensitivity Output speakers or headset Notifications rings and dings All Devices M Calls Default Device iv V Unmute speaker for ringing Unmute speaker and microphone when on a call C Share music listening history with Google Music Trends Enabling this will share your music listening history with Google Music Trends and will turn on Personalized Sea
5. ngs for Yahoo Messenger with Voice Ver 8 0 0 716 The purpose of the following adjustments are to make sure that Yahoo Messenger recognizes your Internet headset Step 1 Open Yahoo Messenger Step 2 Choose Actions gt Call setup Ey Messenger Contacts Actions V Friends QO darr F s zy Stev telly AD wayi Help Send an Instant Message Ctrl M Call Computer Ctrl Call a Phone Number Ctri k Call Setun Send an SMS Message Ctrl T Send an Email Ctri y Send My Contact Details Ctrl Shift c Send My Messenger List Ctrl Shift mM Send a File Share Photos Play a Game Choose a Plugin View Webcam Invite to View My Webcam Invite to Conference Set Up Your Computer to Make Voice Calls In just two steps you can set up your computer s microphone and speakers for a high quality voice experience within Yahoo Messenger Note You can always access the Call Setup Assistant from the Actions menu Click Next to continue Step 4 Speak into your headset and see if the bars light up If not select USB Audio Device from the drop down menu Click next Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 8 of 13 FN PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Step 1of2 Choose the microphone you want to use System default SigmaTel Audio Then read the following sentence into your microphone l can see the colored dots light
6. of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Side Tone Adjustments for Windows XP You may not find it necessary to make this adjustment Most phones have some built in sidetone that lets you hear your own voice as you talk It is barely noticeable but for some users the absence of sidetone might affect the overall sound experience Make sure your USB adapter is connecting your headset to your computer Start gt Control Panel gt Sound and Audio Devices gt Click the volume tab gt Click the Advanced button gt If a Microphone option is available adjust it how you see fit If a Microphone option is NOT available likely Choose Options gt Properties gt Check Microphone gt Adjust accordingly The degree to which you will notice the adjustments depends on the level your speaker volume is set within that same panel A higher overall speaker volume will allow a higher level of side tone Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 13 of 13
7. rch Learn more Step 4 Select USB Audio Device in ALL 3 of the drop down menus in the audio screen See picture above Step 5 Click OK Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 10 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Method 3 Windows XP Settings You may not find this necessary to do Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 11 of 13 PLANTRONICS SOUND INNOVATION Microphone Level Settings for Windows XP Skype and Google automatically adjust these volume levels for you during your conversation If you are using Skype or Google you DO NOT have to manually adjust your computer microphone level For other internet calling services you may need to adjust your computer microphone level in order for the person on the other end to hear you perfectly Below is a description of how to adjust your computer microphone for Windows XP systems However this setting adjustment should also be available in other versions of Windows Make sure your USB adapter is connecting your headset to your computer Start gt Control Panel gt Choose Sound and Audio Devices gt Click the Audio tab gt Under Sound Recording click the volume button gt If a Microphone option is available adjust it how you see fit If a Microphone option is NOT available likely Choose Options gt Properties gt Check Microphone gt Adjust accordingly Internet Headset Online User Guides Page 12
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