C565™
Wireless DECT Headset
User Guide
Welcome
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your new Plantronics product. This guide contains instructions
for setting up and using your C565 Wireless DECT Headset.
Please refer to the separate safety instructions for important product safety information prior
to installation or use of the product.
The enclosed DECT wireless product uses restricted wireless radio frequencies which vary by
country. Use of this DECT product in unauthorized countries is a violation of law, may disrupt
telecommunications networks and devices, and can subject you to fines and penalties by
regulatory agencies.
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What’s in the box
Headset
Charger base
Fit kit instruction card
Headband
Other size eartips and earloops
Power supply
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Headset and charger base basics
Headset and charger base overview
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1 Earloop
5 Battery cover
6 Indicator light
7 Microphone
2 Eartip
3 Volume/mute button
(press in to mute)
4 Call button
8 Power indicator light
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Accessories
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1 Behind-the-head headband Extremely light and comfortable wearing alternative.
2 Fit kit with earloops, eartips and foam sleeve
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Customize your headset
Your headset can be converted for wearing on the left or right ear with
either an earloop or headband.
Right earloop configuration
1 Choose the size of earloop that fits most comfortably. Align the earloop as shown and insert it
onto the headset.
2 Rotate the earloop up 90 degrees.
90º
3 Choose the size and style of eartip that fits most comfortably. Align the eartip with the notch
facing the microphone as shown.
4 Press in to attach.
Left earloop configuration
1 Choose the size of earloop that fits most comfortably. Align the earloop as shown and insert it
onto the headset.
2 Rotate the earloop up 90 degrees.
90º
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3 Choose the size and style of eartip that fits most comfortably. Align the eartip with the notch
facing the microphone as shown.
4 Press in to attach.
Position your headset
When you wear the headset, the microphone should rest as close to your cheek as possible
without touching. The microphone can be adjusted inward by pivoting the earpiece to optimize
the position of the headset.
1 Slide the headset over and behind your ear and fit the eartip into your ear.
2 Holding the base of the headset, push it in and back towards your ear to allow the pivoting
earpiece to bring the microphone close to your mouth. As the base of the headset moves
backwards, you will feel soft clicks until the microphone rests close to your cheek.
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Fitting the headset with headband
The headset can be rotated for wearing on the left or right ear.
1 Hold the headband so it is aligned to receive the headset as shown and insert the headset into
the headband.
2 Rotate the headset up.
3 To optimize the position of the headset, push the headset in so the microphone is close to your
mouth.
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Charge your headset
This section describes how to charge your C565 headset.
Connect the power
Plug one end of the power supply into the power jack on the back of the charger base and the
other end into a working power outlet. The power indicator light will be solid white.
Charge the headset
1 Gently push the headset into the charging cradle. The charging indicator light on the headset
will flash white to indicate that the headset battery is charging and will turn solid white when
fully charged.
2 Charge for at least 20 minutes prior to first use. A full charge takes 3 hours.
CHARGING TIME
20 min ..........................
Minimum charge
before first use
3 hours .........................
Full charge
Charging indicator light
Power indicator light
NOTE This product has a replaceable battery. Use only the battery type supplied by Plantronics.
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Pair headset to DECT phone
Once your headset is charged, pair your headset to DECT phone.
1 Lift the headset out of the charger base, press and hold the volume up button for 3 seconds
until the indicator light is solid white.
The Headset is now in pairing mode.
2 Using the instructions in your phone user guide, place your cordless telephone base into
pairing mode. When the indicator light extinguishes, the headset is paired. The phone must be
set to the default pin code 0000.
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Answer and make calls
This section describes how to answer and make calls with your C565 headset.
Answer calls
The headset will ring for an incoming call. Press the call button as shown to answer.
The volume level can be changed by pushing the volume button up to increase the volume and
pushing the volume button down to decrease the volume.*
The call can be muted or unmuted by pressing the volume button in.
*When headset is worn on right ear. Opposite is true when headset is worn on left ear.
Make calls
Dial a number using a handset. Following the instructions in your phone user guide about
transferring calls to other extensions, transfer the call to the C565 headset.
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Your headset
Now that you’ve charged your headset and paired it to your DECT phone,
read this section to learn about the headset features, how to use the
controls.
Headset controls
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1 Volume/mute button
This table describes volume controls if you wear the headset on the right.
The volume controls are opposite if you wear it on the left.
Increase the volume
Decrease the volume
Mute/unmute a call
Press the volume button up.
Press the volume button down.
To mute/unmute the headset, press the volume/mute button in.
2 Call button
Place, answer, end a call
Briefly press the call button.
Flashes white when in use.
3 Headset indicator light
IMPORTANT For your safety, do not use headset at high volumes for extended periods
of time. Doing so can cause hearing loss. Always listen at moderate levels. For more
information on headsets and hearing visit: plantronics.com/healthandsafety.
Talk time
With a single full charge, the C565 will provide up to 7 hours of talk time.
Battery
This product has a replaceable battery. To ensure replacement batteries meet Plantronics high
quality standards and for optimal performance, only use replacement batteries provided by
Plantronics.
Low Battery Warning
If you are on a call and the headset battery is critically low, you will hear a repeated single
low tone every 15 seconds indicating that the battery is low. You should recharge the headset
immediately.
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If you are not on a call and press the call button, you will hear three low tones if the battery is
critically low. You should recharge the headset immediately.
Battery replacement
If after long use you notice that a fully charged battery is no longer lasting long enough, you
can replace it.
1 Slide battery cover down and remove from headset.
2 With your thumb and index finger, pull the battery out from the attachment clip.
3 With you thumb and index finger, grasp the battery connector and disconnect connector and
battery from headset.
4 Install the new battery by reversing the previous steps.
Muting your headset during a call
To mute/unmute the call, press the volume button in.
When mute is activated, you will hear three high tones (you will still be able to hear the caller).
Adjusting your headset volume
Fine-tune your headset volume by pressing the volume/mute button up (increase) or down
(decrease) if you wear your headset on the right. If you wear it on the left, it’s opposite: press
down to increase the volume and up to decrease the volume.
Out of range warning tones
If you are on a call and go out of the operating range, you will hear three low tones. You will
hear a single mid tone when you are back in range.
If you stay out of range, an active call will be suspended. The call will be re-established when
you walk back into range. If you remain out of range for more than 5 minutes, the headset will
drop the call.
If you are not on a call and go out of the operating range and then press the call button, you
will hear a single tone for the button press and three low tones for the failure to make a link.
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Troubleshooting
My headset is unstable.
When you wear the headset, the microphone should rest as close to your cheek
as possible without touching. The microphone can be adjusted inward by pivoting
the earpiece to optimize the position of the headset. See Position your headset.
Talk time performance is
Battery is wearing out. Call Plantronics at (800) 544-4660 for ordering a
significantly degraded even replacement battery or contact us at plantronics.com/support.
after a full recharge.
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Congratulations!
The product you have just purchased carries the TCO Certified Headsets 2 label. This means that your headset is designed and
manufactured according to some of the strictest performance and environmental criteria in the world. The manufacturer of this
headset has selected it to be certified to TCO Certified Headsets 2 as a sign of usability, high performance and reduced impact
on the natural environment.
Products certified to TCO Certified Headsets 2 are specifically designed for limiting the risk for hearing impairment. The headsets have acoustic limit
protection to protect the user from sudden “sound-spikes” caused by interference on the telephone lines.
Other features of TCO Certified Headsets 2:
Ergonomics
• Volume control, individual adjustment and adaptation, replaceable parts and quality durability.
Energy
• Low energy consumption on the charging station.
Emissions
• Low SAR value. Low electromagnetic fields surrounding the charger.
Ecology
• Product is designed for recycling. Manufacturer must have a certified environmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 001
• Restrictions on
o Chlorinated and brominated flame retardants and polymers
o Hazardous heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium and lead.
All TCO labelled products are verified and certified by TCO Development, an independent third party labelling organization. For over 20 years,
TCO Development has been at the forefront of moving the design of IT equipment in a more user-friendly direction. Our criteria are developed in
collaboration with an international group of researchers, experts, users and manufacturers. Since the program’s inception, TCO labelled products have
grown in popularity and are now requested by users and IT-manufacturers all over the world.
NEED MORE HELP?
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
© 2014 Plantronics, Inc. C565 is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc. and Plantronics is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc. registered in the US and other countries. DECT is
a trademark of ETSI.
Patents: US, 7,633,963; D643,834; D635,962; BR DI70057796; CN ZL201030674530.7; ZL201030710900.8; EM 001788878-0001; 001792276-0003; IN 233102;
KR 30-655804; TW D143596; D143955
202609-06 (05.14)
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