As well as it’s lightweight design, the CS540 is better in other ways too. With an increased range for maximum mobility, one-touch controls, energy efficient power management, simple plug-and-talk installation, it’s already proving itself as a top competitor. Jabra, for example, has the Jabra Pro 920 monaural and binaural range which give the CS540 a run for its money in terms of lightweight simplicity. Jabra being one of the largest headset providers in the county and certainly one of the most successful – is stands shoulder to shoulder with plantronics on some of it’s designs, arguably including this one. REVIEW OVERVIEW NOTE: If you don’t have a dial tone, don’t panic. You simply need to change the compatibility slide switch to work with your phone. See Step 5: Compatibility Slide Switch below. NOTE: If you don’t have a dial tone, don’t panic. You simply need to change the compatibility slide switch to work with your phone. See Step 5: Compatibility Slide Switch below. The CS540 has been dubbed the winner of office headsets for UK businesses – so we decided to call on our experts to put it to the test and find it just what is leading its popularity, and what competitors are out there. CS540 Headset Key Features

The CS540 even has the ability to conference up to three users on the same line - more proof the Plantronics CS540 has raised the bar for desk phone headset systems. You’re Done! To make a call, push the button on the side of the CS540 headset to turn the headset on. Press an available line button or your phone or “Headset Button” if available. You should now hear a dial tone. When finished, press the line button again, or “Headset Button”, to disconnect the call, and push the button on the side of the CS540 to turn the headset off. Alternatively, you can leave the headset on at all times and simply press the appropriate buttons on your telephone to take a call and replace when finished. This wireless headset with handset lifter gives complete wireless freedom to communicate at work. There is a range of 100m and is compatible with EHS cables and handset lifters for remote call answering. Outstanding audio quality The following setup guide will show step-by-step how to setup, install, and start using your new Plantronics CS540 wireless headset. Please allow 60-90 minutes to charge the CS540 headset followed by 5-10 minutes to complete installation. Once setup is complete and you have tested the unit, allow 3 hours to fully charge the battery before your first full day of usage.

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You have four setup options for connecting your CS540 to your desk phone. It’s color coded so simply follow your Option/Color. The first thing to understand is the Call Control Button. This is how you turn your headset on and off. This is also the button to press if you’re using the HL10 Handset Lifter or EHS Cable to answer/hang-up calls remotely while away from your desk. When the headset is in use, the LED indicator light will flash white.

Firstly – this model prides itself on being lighter. Weighing in at just 21 grams, the CS540 features the lightest DECT headset on the market. According to American Doctor Duncan McDougall who tried to weigh the human soul, he believed it came in at exactly 21 grams. While we wonder where he got that from, perhaps it helps give you an idea of how light this headset is. Like its predecessor, the C565 offers cordless mobility whilst managing high-quality phone calls - perfect for when you need to be free to move away from your desk, or even for multi-tasking at home. By connecting to the GAP compatible DECT base of your telephone, this headset becomes an additional extension. The Headset is compatible with most GAP compatible DECT bases. It allows you hands free, wireless freedom to continue with other tasks or activities whilst still enjoying crystal-clear communication through your headset. Noise cancelling microphoneA-2) Plug the small modular adapter of the Telephone Interface Cable into your telephone’s handset port.

To mute/unmute the headset, push in the volume/mute button. When you press the mute button, you will immediately hear 3 beeps in the headset to indicate mute on and off. C-2) Plug the small modular adapter of the Telephone Interface Cable into your telephone’s handset port. This Plantronics headset uses DECT technology, which gives it fantastic sound quality and eliminates interference from Wi-Fi networks. It also features Plantronics' brand new CAT-IQ technology, offering advanced wideband audio for high definition conversations, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for sharp and natural sound. B-1) Plug the Telephone Interface Cable into the headset port (usually located on the bottom of the phone).

Option D) Install CS540 with an Electronic Hook-Switch Cable (EHS) for remote answer and hang-up. (Sold Separately) It comes with both a headband and an ear hook giving you two comfortable wearing options. Easy to use and charge Please see the documentation that was included with your specific EHS Cable for proper installation.