Problem

I plugged everything in but the lights won’t come on.

My headset does not work with the base unit.

Callers cannot hear me.

Solution

• Check that the AC charger jack is connected to the base unit.

• Check that the AC charger is securely connected to a working

wall outlet.

• Check that the AC charger is the model supplied by Plantronics.

• Check that the phone is connected to the base unit’s phone cord

jack and it is pushed in firmly.

• Check that the phone handset is connected to the base’s phone

handset jack and it is pushed in firmly.

• Headset may be out of range of the base. Move closer to base

unit until headset is within range. Range varies with office

environment.

• Headset battery is dead. Recharge the battery by placing the

headset in the headset charging cradle. See page 9.

• Listening volume too low. Press the volume up button on the

headset. If the volume is still too low, select another listening

volume major adjust switch setting. See page 14.

• Incorrect configuration dial setting for your phone. Try other

configuration dial settings on the base unit. Ensure the selected

number is in line with the position indicator. See page 13.

• You may have to resubscribe your headset with the base. See

page 20.

• Headset is muted. Press the mute button on headset to unmute

the microphone. See page 15.

• Improper positioning of microphone. Point microphone

towards your chin.

• Speak volume is too low. Increase the speaking volume by

Problem

Sound in handset is distorted/I hear echo in handset.

I can hear too much

background conversation, noise or sidetone.

People I talk to can hear a buzz in the background.

Battery talk time performance is significantly degraded even after a full recharge.

Solution

Reduce speaking volume by changing the speaking volume major adjust switch setting. See page 15.

Point microphone towards your chin.

Listening volume too high on phone. If your phone has a handset volume control, lower this until the distortion disappears.

If the distortion is still present, lower the listening volume adjust button on the headset. If the distortion persists, select another listening volume major adjust switch setting. See page 14.

Base is too close to computer or phone. See page 9 for proper positioning.

System needs to be reset. Perform system reset as described on page 20.

Speaking volume is too high. Lower the speaking volume by adjusting the speaking volume minor adjust buttons on the base. If the volume is still too high, select another speaking volume major adjust setting. See page 15.

Move the CS50/55 base further away from your phone.

AC charger is plugged into a power strip. Plug the AC charger into the wall directly.

Picking up another radio frequency. Call the Plantronics Technical Assistance Center for an RF filter.

Battery is going bad. Replace the battery with a new battery pack. See page 21.

Ican hear a dial tone in more than one configuration position.

Icannot hear a dial tone in any configuration position.

adjusting the speaking volume minor adjust buttons on the

base unit as described on page 15. If the volume is still too low,

select another speaking volume major adjust setting as

described on page 15.

• Incorrect configuration dial setting for your phone. Try other

configuration dial settings on the base unit. Ensure the selected

number is in line with the position indicator. See page 13.

Phone will work in more than one configuration dial position. Use

the position that sounds best to you and the person you call.

• Check that the phone is connected to the base’s phone cord jack.

See page 6.

• Check that the phone handset is connected to the base’s phone

handset jack. See page 6.

The call is dropped. (Talk indicator on the headset and base will not be illuminated.)

I hear static that does not allow me to communicate.

Ihear beeps in the headset.

Headset lost subscription. Try to reset the system. See page

20. If this does not work, try the resubscription procedure on

page 20.

• Link to headset is lost. Try to reestablish a link by pressing the

call control button.

• Unplug the AC charger from the base for 5 seconds, then plug

back in.

• Reset the whole system as described on page 20.

• One beep every 10 seconds is caused by a low battery warning.

Recharge battery by returning it to the base charge cradle for

one to three hours until charge light stays lit or quits blinking.

• Two beeps is an out of range warning. Move closer to the base.

• Three rapid beeps every 15 seconds indicates your mute is on.

Press the mute button once to turn mute off.

I cannot hear

caller/dial tone.

Headset is uncomfortable when worn in over-the-ear mode.

Check that all cords and jacks are connected correctly.

Check that the base has power (red indicator light) and the headset battery is fully charged.

Try other phone configuration dial settings on the base unit. Ensure the selected number is in line with the position indicator. See page 13.

Ensure you are in headset mode. Press the call control button to select correct mode. The talk indicator light on the base is green.

Try changing earloop sizes. Experiment to find the best fit.

Handset lifter is installed but does not lift handset.

My handset lifter operates every time I remove or replace my headset in the base unit.

• When an optional lifter is connected, three repetitive beeps

indicate a call is coming into the headset. Press the call control

button on the headset to answer the call.

Be sure the handset lifter power cord is firmly pushed into the

handset lifter jack on the base.

IntelliStand is enabled. To disable the handset lifter, move the

IntelliStand switch to position .

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Plantronics CS50/55 Wall outlet, Jack and it is pushed in firmly, Handset jack and it is pushed in firmly, Environment