Dell Alienware 310H User manual

Headset Model: AW310H
Regulatory Model: HS2001
Alienware 310H Stereo Gaming
Headset
User Guide

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss
of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of
their respective owners.
2019 – 07
Rev. A00

Contents
What‘s in the box................................5
Features .......................................6
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting up your headset ..........................7
Connecting the headset to your computer using the audio
cable and Y-cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the headset to your mobile device. . . . . . . . 7
Configuring the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the headset ...............................9
Adjusting the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Muting/unmuting the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Replacing the ear pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications ..................................12
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting................................13

Warranty information ...........................15
Limited warranty and return policies . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
For U.S. customers:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
For European, Middle Eastern and African customers: . . .15
For non-U.S. customers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

What‘s in the box │5
What‘s in the box
1
2
34
1 Alienware 310H Stereo
Gaming Headset
2 Audio cable
(with microphone mute and
volume control)
3 Y-cable with audio and
microphone connectors
(0.15 m)
4 Documents
NOTE: The documents shipped with your headset may vary depending
on the region.

6 │Features
Features
Headset
2
1
3
1 Ear pads 2 3.5 mm audio port
3 Retractable boom
microphone
Audio cable
1
2
1 Microphone mute switch 2 Volume control wheel

Setting up your headset │7
Setting up your headset
Connecting the headset to your computer using the audio cable
and Y-cable
To connect the headset to your computer using the audio cable, you have to
attach it with a Y-cable. The Y-cable has two 3.5 mm plugs.
1. Connect one end of the audio cable to the 3.5 mm audio port on your
headset, and connect the other end to the female jack on the Y-cable.
2. Connect the other end of the Y-cable (marked in green) to the
headphone port on your computer.
3. Connect the other end of the Y-cable (marked in red) to the microphone
port on your computer.
Desktop
Headset
Laptop
Connecting the headset to your mobile device
Connect one end of the audio cable to the 3.5 mm audio port on your headset,
and connect the other end to the headset port on your mobile device.
Mobile device
Headset
NOTE: USB-C to 3.5 mm converter is not included.

8 │Setting up your headset
Configuring the headset
Connect the headset to your computer using the audio cable and the Y-cable.
Once the headset is detected, it is ready to use.

Using the headset │9
Using the headset
Adjusting the headset
Adjust the ear pads to find an optimal fit for your head. When using the
retractable microphone, position it approximately two centimeters away from
your mouth.
The earcups can be rotated to wear the headset around the neck comfortably,
or for easier storage.

10 │Using the headset
Adjusting the volume
Use the volume control wheel on the audio cable to adjust the speaker volume.
Scroll the volume control wheel up to increase the volume, or down to decrease
the volume.
Muting/unmuting the microphone
Slide the microphone mute switch on the audio cable down to mute the
microphone. To unmute the microphone, slide the microphone mute switch up.