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Contents What's in the box 3 Headset overview 4 Pairing 5 Get paired 5 Charge Your Headset 6 Battery Status 6 Fit 7 The Basics 8 Power on or off 8 Make/Take/End Calls 8 Mute the headset 8 Adjust the volume 8 Use Sensors 8 More Features 10 Computer calls 10 Specifications 11 2
Contents What's in the box 3 Headset overview 4 Pairing 5 Get paired 5 Charge Your Headset 6 Battery Status 6 Fit 7 The Basics 8 Power on or off 8 Make/Take/End Calls 8 Mute the headset 8 Adjust the volume 8 Use Sensors 8 More Features 10 Computer calls 10 Specifications 11 2
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What's in the box Headset with quick release USB charging cable Car charger/VPC (vehicle power charger) 3
What's in the box Headset with quick release USB charging cable Car charger/VPC (vehicle power charger) 3
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Headset overview Quick release USB charging cable Power and call button Volume button Mute button Optional clothing clip 4
Headset overview Quick release USB charging cable Power and call button Volume button Mute button Optional clothing clip 4
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... successfully paired, the Call button stops flashing red and blue and you hear "pairing." 2 Activate Bluetooth® on your phone and set it to search for new devices. • iPhone Settings > General > Bluetooth On • Android™ Smartphones Settings > Wireless & Networks > Bluetooth: On > Scan for the passcode or accept the connection. Pairing Get paired The first time you put on your headset and turn it on, it begins voice-guided pairing instructions. 1 Wearing your headset, press the Call button until it flashes red and blue and you hear "pairing...
... successfully paired, the Call button stops flashing red and blue and you hear "pairing." 2 Activate Bluetooth® on your phone and set it to search for new devices. • iPhone Settings > General > Bluetooth On • Android™ Smartphones Settings > Wireless & Networks > Bluetooth: On > Scan for the passcode or accept the connection. Pairing Get paired The first time you put on your headset and turn it on, it begins voice-guided pairing instructions. 1 Wearing your headset, press the Call button until it flashes red and blue and you hear "pairing...
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... pair and make a few calls. You will take four hours to charge your headset. Charge Your Headset Your new headset has enough power to fully charge the headset. Battery Status NOTE Your auto may need to be running for the car charger/vehicle power charger (VPC) to fully charge. It will hear a reoccurring alert when you have less than 30 minutes of the iPhone screen. 6 While the headset is charging, the Call button is solid red...
... pair and make a few calls. You will take four hours to charge your headset. Charge Your Headset Your new headset has enough power to fully charge the headset. Battery Status NOTE Your auto may need to be running for the car charger/vehicle power charger (VPC) to fully charge. It will hear a reoccurring alert when you have less than 30 minutes of the iPhone screen. 6 While the headset is charging, the Call button is solid red...
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Adjust the boom so it points to the corner of your mouth. 4 The boom can be shaped to follow the curve of your ear. 3 To wear the microphone on the other side, rotate the boom up and over. Fit 1 Lengthen or shorten the headband until the ear cushions fit comfortably over your ears. 2 Position the stabilizer T-bar above your cheek. 7
Adjust the boom so it points to the corner of your mouth. 4 The boom can be shaped to follow the curve of your ear. 3 To wear the microphone on the other side, rotate the boom up and over. Fit 1 Lengthen or shorten the headband until the ear cushions fit comfortably over your ears. 2 Position the stabilizer T-bar above your cheek. 7
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... off ." Toggle the Volume button up or down during a call back Double tap the Call button to dial the name of a stored contact. Decline a call from your headset. The Basics Power on or off Make/Take/End Calls Mute the headset Adjust the volume Use Sensors Press the Call button for 4 seconds until you hear "mute on" or "mute off . Activate voice dial (phone feature) Press the Call button for 2 seconds, wait for 2 seconds Use call or while streaming audio.
... off ." Toggle the Volume button up or down during a call back Double tap the Call button to dial the name of a stored contact. Decline a call from your headset. The Basics Power on or off Make/Take/End Calls Mute the headset Adjust the volume Use Sensors Press the Call button for 4 seconds until you hear "mute on" or "mute off . Activate voice dial (phone feature) Press the Call button for 2 seconds, wait for 2 seconds Use call or while streaming audio.
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Handling the ear cushion may activate the Smart Sensors and cause them to your phone • Pause streaming media Reset Sensors The Smart Sensors™ are located in the headset ear cushion. To reset the sensors, charge your headset and place it on a flat, non-metallic surface for more than 10 seconds. 9 Taking off your headset will: • Transfer an active call to work unexpectedly.
Handling the ear cushion may activate the Smart Sensors and cause them to your phone • Pause streaming media Reset Sensors The Smart Sensors™ are located in the headset ear cushion. To reset the sensors, charge your headset and place it on a flat, non-metallic surface for more than 10 seconds. 9 Taking off your headset will: • Transfer an active call to work unexpectedly.
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More Features Computer calls You can also use your headset to make calls from your computer. 1 Connect your headset to your computer. 2 Make, take, and end calls from a softphone application such as Skype. 10
More Features Computer calls You can also use your headset to make calls from your computer. 1 Connect your headset to your computer. 2 Make, take, and end calls from a softphone application such as Skype. 10
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... your mobile phone or your headset • Pause streaming audio when headset is taken off Noise canceling Noise-canceling microphone and wind screen over microphone Charge Connector Micro USB to standard USB Battery Type Rechargeable non-replaceable lithium ion polymer Headset battery meter On-screen for iPhone, enabled by Plantronics Find MyHeadset app for Android Charge Time (Maximum) Four hours for full charge Bluetooth Version Bluetooth v3.0 Bluetooth Profiles Supports Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP),Wideband Hands-free v1.5 (HFP), Headset...
... your mobile phone or your headset • Pause streaming audio when headset is taken off Noise canceling Noise-canceling microphone and wind screen over microphone Charge Connector Micro USB to standard USB Battery Type Rechargeable non-replaceable lithium ion polymer Headset battery meter On-screen for iPhone, enabled by Plantronics Find MyHeadset app for Android Charge Time (Maximum) Four hours for full charge Bluetooth Version Bluetooth v3.0 Bluetooth Profiles Supports Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP),Wideband Hands-free v1.5 (HFP), Headset...
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www.plantronics.com/support Plantronics, Inc. 345 Encinal Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States Plantronics BV South Point Building C Scorpius 140 2132 LR Hoofddorp, Netherlands © 2012 Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. Bluetooth is under license. Plantronics, Blacktop, Smart Sensor, and Find MyHeadset are the property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use by Plantronics is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Patents pending 89407-06 (10.12) All Rights Reserved. NEED MORE HELP?
www.plantronics.com/support Plantronics, Inc. 345 Encinal Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States Plantronics BV South Point Building C Scorpius 140 2132 LR Hoofddorp, Netherlands © 2012 Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. Bluetooth is under license. Plantronics, Blacktop, Smart Sensor, and Find MyHeadset are the property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use by Plantronics is a registered trademark of their respective owners. Patents pending 89407-06 (10.12) All Rights Reserved. NEED MORE HELP?
Blacktop 500 Product Sheet
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All-day comfort Cancels road noise Clip-on Bluetooth® controls Designed for the long haul Blacktop™ 500 The Plantronics Blacktop 500 Bluetooth® headset cancels road noise, stays comfortable all day, and positions the inline controls at your fingertips so you can manage calls without taking your eyes off the road.
All-day comfort Cancels road noise Clip-on Bluetooth® controls Designed for the long haul Blacktop™ 500 The Plantronics Blacktop 500 Bluetooth® headset cancels road noise, stays comfortable all day, and positions the inline controls at your fingertips so you can manage calls without taking your eyes off the road.
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... cable In-car charger KEY FEATURES • Noise-canceling microphone and powerful speaker deliver clear, precise audio to you and your caller. • Clip the controls to your shirt or belt and answer calls, adjust volume, or mute the mic without taking your eyes off Noise canceling Noise-canceling microphone and wind screen over microphone Bluetooth v3.0 Profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Hands-free (HFP) Profile 1.5 and Headset (HSP) Profile 1.2 Charge connector Micro USB to phone...
... cable In-car charger KEY FEATURES • Noise-canceling microphone and powerful speaker deliver clear, precise audio to you and your caller. • Clip the controls to your shirt or belt and answer calls, adjust volume, or mute the mic without taking your eyes off Noise canceling Noise-canceling microphone and wind screen over microphone Bluetooth v3.0 Profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Hands-free (HFP) Profile 1.5 and Headset (HSP) Profile 1.2 Charge connector Micro USB to phone...
