1) Connect the Headset Interface Cable to the back of the Plantronics Cs540 Base.

2) Unplug your handset cord and insert into the plug located in the middle of the Headset Interface Cable.

3) Connect the remaining end of the Headset Interface Cable to the open handset port on your desk phone.

That completes the setup and installation of your Plantronics CS540 wireless headset to a standard office desk phone.

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1) Slide the battery cover down and away from the speaker.  This will remove the battery cover.

2) With your thumb and index finger, pull the battery out from the plastic tabs located on each side of the battery.

3) Now grasp the white battery connector and pull away from the CS540 headset.

4) Next reverse the previous steps to install your replacement battery.

When finished with installation, place your CS540 headset back into the docking cradle to charge.  After a few hours your CS540 headset will be fully charged and ready for use.

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After you have your CS540 wireless headset plugged in and charged, its time to make your first call.  Remove the handset from your phone and press the call button on the side of your headset.  Hopefully you hear a dial tone and you’re ready to dial your number.  If not, you need to change your CS540 compatibility setting switch.

The CS540 compatibility slide switch is located on the bottom side of the CS540 base labeled A-G.  The default setting is A and works on most phones, but if you don’t hear a dial tone, slide to the next letter until you hear a dial tone.  Once you hear a dial tone, make your first call and continue adjusting your speaker and microphone settings.

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The first adjustment to become familiar with is on the underneath side of your Plantronics CS540 base.   In the upper left you will see a dial with a small speaker emblem and numbers from 1 to 4; this is the major speaker adjustment for your CS540.  1 is the lowest volume setting and 4 is the loudest setting.  Start with 1 and make a test call to someone you know.  If you’re having trouble hearing, turn to the next higher number.  You will feel the dial slide into the next number, and a faint click will be heard when properly lined up.  When you can comfortably hear your caller, you’re finished with the major adjustment.

As you take calls with the Plantronics CS540, you will occasionally find a caller to be louder or quieter than normal.  On the back of your CS540 headset, you will find the speaker minor, or fine tune, adjustment.  Pushing up increases your volume and pushing down decreases your volume.  You will hear a beep with each push as you adjust your volume until you hear a double beep indicating the end of the range.

Should you find your CS540 headset has an echo sound, or the sound is distorted or even squeals, it’s a sign that your speaker amplification is too high, and your volume source needs to be redirected.  Redirecting the volume source from your phone to your headset means you’re changing which component is doing most of the work, your headset or your phone.  If your headset is plugged into your telephone’s handset port, it  means your phone’s volume up/down controls are actively being used.  Try turning your phone’s volume completely down and adjust your CS540 base speaker setting to a comfortable level.  If you try this and the sound quality is still poor or distorted, try the opposite; turn the headset base speaker setting to 1 and turn your telephone handset volume up to a comfortable level.

Spending a few minutes balancing your telephone and CS540 base speaker adjustments, you will find a setting that’s comfortable in volume and crystal clear in clarity.

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The Plantronics C435 USB computer headset provides a choice of monaural or binaural (Stereo) audio options and wearing styles, a durable protective carrying case and superior audio quality. The new Plantronics C435 has the perfect balance of style, flexibility and sound.

Headset Features:

Modular design provides a choice of mono/stereo audio options and wearing styles.
Durable, portable design easily tucks into travel case; ideal for professionals on-the-go.
Headset can be worn over-the-ear or behind-the-head depending on user preference (neckband sold separately).
Answer/end/mute controls simplify call management while inline indicator lights show call or mute status.
Noise-canceling mic reduces background noise interruptions, ensuring great audio quality and easing listening-fatigue.
Wideband audio delivers increased speech clarity, providing the best possible PC audio quality.
A dynamic EQ feature optimizes voice quality when on calls, and automatically adjusts music.
Member of the Blackwire 400 series of computer headsets.

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Free standard shipping within the United States is included. Headsets Direct employees and families are not eligible to win.

Push-to-Talk amplifiers by Plantronics, the proven standard for Air Traffic Control and Public Safety Dispatch, are now available with USB interfaces.
Compatible with standard USB drivers.
The Push-to-Talk switch enumerates as button 1 of a single button game controller.
Used with training simulators,VoIP communications and speech recognition – anywhere that high quality USB audio with push-to-talk switching is required.
Available in monaural and stereo.
User comfort guaranteed by a wide range of compatible Plantronics headsets.

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For more information: Plantronics CS540 Wireless Headset

1) CS55- With two different wearing styles already included in the package, your choice is what matters.  How will you wear the headset that is the most popular model made by Plantronics?  With uncompromised audio quality that ensures minimal interference from other office wireless systems. The extended boom and noise-canceling microphone enables crystal-clear voice delivery every time you answer the call.  You don’t need to worry about how it feels, it only weighs only 26g, and it comes with a one year warranty.

  2) CS55/Hl10- With the lifter on this headset you can literally be anywhere in the office and answer the phone.  You can wear your headset either over your head or over the ear. Simply by pressing the headset button on your headset the lifter will raise the handset up so that the connection is made.  When you are finished with your call you simply push the button again and the handset lifter will lower your handset.

  3) CS70N- Oh joy of joy, my favorite style of headset.  Voice-dedicated DECT 6.0 technology ensures call privacy with digitally encrypted security.   The CS70N has a light weight over-the-ear design that delivers all day wearing comfort.  Blocks interference from other wireless devices with the voice dedicated 1.8 GHz Dect frequency.   It has a 300-foot range from your desk for getting to the file cabinet or fax machine.  The volume control and mute control on your headset make it easy to control your voice while away from your desk.  With 6 hours of talk time, I simply charge my headset during lunch and I have more than enough for an 8 hour day.  This has a one year warranty, and weighs in at 21g.

  4) W720 – This may be one of the newest headsets out there, but it is already becoming one of the most popular models.  When you look at the advantages that this has, you will be pleasantly surprised.  One of the features is that you can now put a person on hold FROM your headset.   You may use your desk phone, mobile phone, or computer.  With this binaural headset on and the features that can give volume control along with mute, you can be jet setting through your day.  You have nine hours of talk time, more than enough to get you through your day.  The W720 has a range of 350 feet away from the base.  Leave your cell phone by the base, and you will have the same roaming distance.  Put it in your pocket, and you have about 33 feet.  The headset has advanced wideband audio CAT-iq technology for high-definition voice quality.  The noise-canceling microphone reduces background noise interruptions, and enhanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides more natural voice sounds. This headset weighs 94g and comes with a one year warranty.

  5) WO100 - This may be one of the newest headsets out there, but it is already becoming one of the most popular models.  When you look at the advantages that this has, you will be pleasantly surprised.  One of the features is that you can now put a person on hold FROM your headset.   You may use your desk phone, mobile phone, or computer.  With this binaural headset on and the features that can give volume control along with mute, you can be jet setting through your day.  You have nine hours of talk time, more than enough to get you through your day.  The W720 has a range of 350 feet away from the base.  Leave your cell phone by the base, and you will have the same roaming distance.  Put it in your pocket, and you have about 33 feet.  The headset has advanced wideband audio CAT-iq technology for high-definition voice quality.  The noise-canceling microphone reduces background noise interruptions, and enhanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides more natural voice sounds. This headset weighs 94g and comes with a one year warranty.

If your deciding between models, it never hurts to see what the most popular models are, because chances are other customers have purchased headsets and found what they liked and continue to purchase them. With the models listed above, they’re all top of the line business grade/professional grade wireless headsets made by Plantronics that are durable, comfortable and built to last. Choosing any will increase your productivity by allowing you to roam your office while continuing to talk on the phone. Once you try a wireless headset, you will find it hard to be without.

If your deciding between corded models of headsets, it never hurts to see what the most popular models are, because chances are other customers have purchased corded headsets and found what they liked and continue to purchase them. With the models listed above, they’re all top of the line business grade/professional grade corded headsets made by Plantronics that are durable, comfortable and built to last. Choosing any will increase your productivity by allowing you to be hands free while talking on the phone. Once you try a corded headset, you will find it hard to be without.