Plantronics Discovery® 975 User Guide
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Plantronics Discovery® 975 earpiece. This guide contains instructions for setting up and using your new earpiece. Before using this product, please refer to the For Your Safety guide for important product safety and charging information. Getting Assistance The Plantronics Technical Assistance Center is ready to assist you.
Contents Package Contents, Features and Accessories............................ iv Charging Your Earpiece.................................................................1 Using the AC or USB charger.............................................1 Using the Charging Case....................................................2 Checking the Battery Level.................................................3 Automatric Battery Status Alerts.........................................4 Recharging the Charging Case.........
Package Contents and Features Call Control Button Volume Control Button Charging Jack Eartip AC Charger 100 – 240V Earpiece Stabilizing Eartips (small, medium, and large) Charging Case USB Charging Cable Product Name & Number Accessories* Vehicle Power Charger #xxxxx-xx iv USB Lanyard #74948-01 Clothing Clip #xxxxx-xx * Not included. To order, please contact your Plantronics supplier or go to www.plantronics.
Charging Your Earpiece Your new earpiece performs best when fully charged. While your earpiece is charging, the indicator light slowly flashes red. When your earpiece is fully charged, the indicator light turns off. This applies to all charging options. Never charge the battery where the temperature may fall below 0°C (32°F) or rise above 40°C (104°F) – for example, in an unattended motor vehicle. Do not use your earpiece while it is connected to the charger. 1 Charging time 1.5 hours......
Charging Your Earpiece Insert Eject Option C: Using the Charging Case Open the cover of the case. Align the charging jack on the earpiece with the micro USB connection in the case. Gently push the earpiece onto the micro USB connection until you feel it click into place. IMPORTANT Incorrect removal of the earpiece from the case will damage the micro USB port in the case. Gently press the ejection button with your thumb to release the earpiece.
Charging Your Earpiece Charge indicator lights Volume Button Call Control Button Red Flashes Battery Level S More than 2/3 full SS 1/3 to 2/3 full SSS Less than 1/3 full Checking the Battery Level of Your Earpiece Option A: With the earpiece on, simultaneously press and hold the call control button and the volume button for about 2 seconds. The indicator light flashes red to show the charge level.
Charging Your Earpiece Automatic Battery Status Alerts When the battery charge is very low, a tone and voice prompt in English will automatically occur.
Recharging Your Charging Case 1 2 Recharging the Battery Inside the Case The charging case provides two full charges to your earpiece before the battery within the case requires charging. 1 To check the battery status of the charging case, refer to the LCD display on the case. The battery status may change if you insert the earpiece because the battery will transfer power to the earpiece.
Pairing Your Earpiece Before using your earpiece for the first time, you must pair it with your Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled phone. Your new earpiece includes Plantronics QuickPair™ technology to simplify the Bluetooth setup process. The first time you turn your earpiece on, your earpiece automatically enters pairing mode for 10 minutes. Once paired successfully, your earpiece stays on for instant use. If not successfully paired after 10 minutes, your earpiece automatically powers off.
Pairing Your Earpiece 1 SETTINGS Time and Date SETTINGS Time and Date Phone Settings Bluetooth Sound Settings Network Services Security Reset Settings Phone Settings 2 Bluetooth Sound Settings SETTINGS Network Services Time and Date Security Reset Settings Phone Settings 3 9xxPlantronics Sound Settings SETTINGS Network Services Time and Date Security Phone Settings Reset Settings 0000 4 Sound Settings Network Services Security Reset Settings How to Pair Your Phone with Your Earpiece for t
Adjusting the Fit For optimal voice clarity, point the boom towards the corner of your mouth. Correct Fit Incorrect Fit How to Install a Different Gel Eartip If the earpiece does not feel stable, the eartip needs adjusting or it may be the wrong size for your ear. The earpiece comes with the medium eartip installed, but you can replace it with the optional small or large eartip provided. 1 8 2 Eartip Speaker housing 3 1 Remove the earpiece from your ear.
Earpiece Controls Turn on the earpiece Press and hold the call control button for 2 seconds until the indicator glows white. If earpiece flashes red 3 times when you turn on the earpiece then the battery is very low and should be recharged. Note When your earpiece is in standby mode, the indicator is off. To confirm that your earpiece is on, press any button. You should see a white light flash. Turn off the earpiece Press and hold the call control button for 4 seconds until the indicator glows red.
Earpiece Controls Turning the multipoint feature on To prolong battery life, the multipoint feature is turned off by default. To turn on this feature, see “Turning the Multipoint Feature On and Off” on page 13. Turn on the online indicator While the earpiece is powered on, press and hold the volume button for 4 seconds. White light will brighten over 2 seconds. Repeat action to deactivate online indicators. White light will dim over 2 seconds.You will hear a single low tone.
Range To maintain a connection, keep your earpiece within 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth phone. If there are obstacles between your earpiece and the phone you may experience interference. For optimal performance, place your earpiece and phone on the same side of your body. Audio quality degrades as you move out of range. When you are far enough away to lose the connection, you hear a voice say “Lost connection” (in English), followed by a high tone. The earpiece attempts to reconnect for 60 seconds.
Indicator Lights and Tones Light Tone Incoming call 3 white flashes every 2 seconds 3 rapid low tones every 2 seconds Answer call 1 white flash 1 low tone Call in progress 1 white flash every 2 seconds None Volume up or down 1 white flash for each volume 1 tone with volume adjustment corresponding to volume level 2 low tones to indicate maximum volume level reached End call 1 white flash 1 low tone Missed call 3 white flashes every 10 seconds for 5 minutes None Out of range None 1 high
Troubleshooting My earpiece does not work with my phone. Make sure the earpiece is fully charged. Make sure earpiece is paired with the Bluetooth phone you are trying to use. See “Pairing Your Earpiece” on page 4. My phone did not locate the earpiece. Turn both your phone and earpiece off and on, and then repeat the pairing process on page 4. I could not enter my PIN code. Turn both your phone and earpiece off and on, and then repeat the pairing process on page 4. Your PIN code, or Passkey, is 0000.
Troubleshooting Audio quality is poor. Make sure that earpiece is sitting correctly in ear with boom pointing towards corner of mouth. See “Adjusting the Fit” on page 6. Callers cannot hear me. Your earpiece is out of range. Move the earpiece closer to the Bluetooth phone. See “Range” on page 9. Check that you have not activated the Mute feature. See “Earpiece Controls” on page 9. 14 The eartips do not fit my ear. Try a different size eartip. See “Adjusting the Fit” on page 6.
Using More Than One Bluetooth Phone Plantronics Discovery 975 supports multipoint technology, which allows you to use one earpiece with two different Bluetooth mobile phones. How to Turn the Multipoint Feature On and Off To use more than one phone, you must turn the multipoint feature on. When this feature is off, your earpiece can connect to only one Bluetooth phone.
Product Specifications Talk Time* Battery enables up to 5 hours Standby Time* Battery enables up to 7 days with multipoint feature OFF Battery enables up to 4 days with multipoint feature ON Charge Time Charging earpiece using AC = 1.5 hours Charging earpiece using USB = 1.5 hours Charging earpiece using the case = 1.5 hours Charging the case using AC = 1.5 hours Charging the case using USB = 3.
Limited Warranty This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship of products manufactured, sold or certified by Plantronics which were purchased and used in the United States and Canada. The warranty lasts for one year from the date of purchase of the products. This warranty extends to you only if you are the end user with the original purchase receipt. We will, at our option, repair or replace the products that do not conform to the warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION Please read the following safety and operational instructions before using your Bluetooth earpiece and accessories. Please keep these instructions for your reference. Additional warnings may be present on the product, packaging, or in the user instructions. This symbol warnings.
• Keep all products, cords, and cables away from operating machinery. As with all corded products, there is a danger of strangulation if a cord should become wrapped around your neck. • This product is not a toy. Never allow children to play with the product– small parts may be a choking hazard. • Install and use eartips and earbuds in accordance with the instructions provided. Do not force eartips or earbuds down the ear canal. If either becomes lodged in the ear canal, seek medical attention immediately.
BATTERY WARNINGS To avoid the risk of explosion, fire or leakage of toxic chemicals, please observe the following warnings: • Do not dispose of the product or battery in a fire. The battery cells may explode. • Do not open or mutilate the battery. There may be corrosive materials which can cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed. • Always store batteries where children cannot reach them.
Regulatory Notices Industry Canada Radio Equipment The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. “Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this telephone.
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