Plantronics Savi W445 User manual

Savi®W445
Wireless headset system
User Guide

Plantronics Savi User Guide
Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing your new Plantronics product. This user guide contains instructions for setting up and using your
Savi W445 (D100 USB Adapter + WH500 Headset) Wireless Headset System.
Please refer to the separate safety instructions for important product safety information prior to installation or use of the product.

Contents
Plantronics Savi User Guide
1 Package Contents................................................................ 4
2 System Features................................................................... 5
3 Headset Setup...................................................................... 6
Installing the Headset Battery........................................ 6
Customize the Headset ................................................. 6
Wearing the Headset ..................................................... 7
Fitting the Headset with a Headband ............................ 7
4 System Setup....................................................................... 8
Connecting the Power Supply....................................... 8
Docking and Charging the Headset............................... 8
Charging the Spare Battery ........................................... 8
Connecting the USB Adapter to your PC ..................... 9
USB Adapter Indicator Light.......................................... 9
Loading software .......................................................... 9
5 Using Your Headset System............................................... 10
Powering Up the Headset............................................ 10
Talk Time...................................................................... 10
Muting a Headset During A Call .................................. 10
Right Ear Headset Button Functions ........................... 10
Replacing Your Headset Battery.................................. 11
Placing the Headset in Sleep Mode ............................ 11
Battery Storage Time................................................... 11
Headset Tones ............................................................. 11
Battery Life................................................................... 11
Headset Indicator Light ............................................... 12
Subscribing a Headset ................................................ 12
Ending Subscription .................................................... 12
6 Making Calls With your Headset and PC ........................... 13
Software Installation ................................................... 13
Making Calls With Your Headset and PC ................... 13
Auto Answer ................................................................ 13
7 Plantronics Control Panel................................................... 15
Devices Tab ................................................................. 15
Applications Tab .......................................................... 17
Preferences Tab ........................................................... 18
About Tab .................................................................... 18
8 Plantronics Update Manager.............................................. 19
Check for Updates Automatically................................ 19
Check for Updates Now .............................................. 19
Install Checked Updates.............................................. 19
9 Troubleshooting and Common Questions.......................... 20
10 Appendix .......................................................................... 21
Left Ear Headset/Savi System Button Functions ........ 21
Right Ear Headset/Savi System Button Functions ...... 22

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Savi W445 USB Adapter and Charger
USB Adapter
1 Package Contents
Deluxe USB Charging
Cable
Base Power Supply
Deluxe Charger Base with Spare Battery
Savi WH500 Headset
Battery
Headset
Headbands
Fit kit with earloops, eartips and foam sleeve

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Savi USB Adapter Features
Savi WH500 Headset Features
Subscription Button
Indicator Light
Indicator Light
Microphone
Call Control Button
Volume and Mute Button
(press in to mute/unmute)
Headset (tted with earloop and eartip)
2 System Features

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3 Headset Setup
Installing the Headset Battery
Position the battery as shown on the headset and slide
into position until the battery snaps into place.
NOTE This product has a replaceable battery. Use only the
battery type supplied by Plantronics.
Customize the Headset
The headset can be converted for wearing on the left or right ear
with either an earloop or headband.
Right earloop conguration
1Choose the size of earloop that fits most comfortably.
Align the earloop as shown and insert it onto the
headset.
90º
2Rotate the earloop up 90 degrees.
90º
3Choose the size and style of eartip that fits most
comfortably. Align the eartip with the notch facing the
microphone as shown.
4Press in to attach.
Left earloop conguration
1Choose the size of earloop that fits most comfortably.
Align the earloop as shown and insert it onto the
headset.
90º
2Rotate the earloop up 90 degrees.
90º
3Choose the size and style of eartip that fits most
comfortably. Align the eartip with the notch facing the
microphone as shown.
4Press in to attach.

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Wearing the 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 the pivoting earpiece to optimize the
position of the headset.
1Slide the headset over and behind your ear and fit the
ear tip into your ear.
2Place your index finger on the headset indicator light
and gently push in towards your cheek. As the headset
is pushed in, you will feel soft clicks as the pivoting earpiece
moves the microphone close to your mouth.
Fitting the Headset with a Headband
The headset can be rotated for wearing on the left or right ear.
1Hold the headband so it is aligned to receive the headset
as shown and insert the headset into the headband.
2Rotate the headset up.
3To optimize the position of the headset, push the
headset in so the microphone is close to your mouth.

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Connecting the Power Supply
1 Connect the base power supply into the power jack on
the Deluxe Charger Base.
2Connect the power supply to the outlet. The power
indicator light will be solid green.
Docking and Charging the Headset
1Gently push the headset into the charging cradle.
The charging indicator light on the headset will ash white to
indicate that the headset battery is charging and will turn solid
white when fully charged.
2Charge for at least 20 minutes prior to first use. A full
charge takes 3 hours.
Charging Indicator Light
CHARGING TIME
20 min .....................
Minimum charge
before first use
3 hours ...................
Full charge
Power Indicator Light
NOTE The USB charging cable can also be used to charge
the headset.
To successfully charge your headset with the USB cable
the PC must be on and in an active state (not standby). The
charging time will vary according to the number of other
devices drawing power from the PC’s USB port(s).
Charging the Spare Battery
Both the Deluxe Charge Base and Deluxe Charging Cable
can charge both the headset battery and the spare battery
simultaneously or independently if desired. The spare battery
is shipped with Savi 445 in the Deluxe Charger Base battery
compartment. See “Replacing Your Headset Battery”for details
on replacing your battery even during a call.
Charging the Battery in the Charge Base.
1 Ensure the deluxe charger base is powered on and the
battery is correctly seated in the battery compartment.
While charging the battery charge indicator will flash green;
once fully charged the charge indicator will be solid green.
Charging the Battery in the Deluxe USB Charger.
1 Connect the USB charger to an available USB port on
PC.
2 Set the battery on the battery-shaped receptacle and
gently push down. Then slide the battery in the direction
shown until the battery clicks into place. While charging
the battery charge indicator will flash green; once fully charged
the charge indicator will be solid green.
4 System Setup

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USB Adapter Indicator Light
USB Adapter Status USB Indicator Light
Headset subscribed, no activity Solid green
Headset in talk mode Flashes green
Headset muted Flashes red
Incoming call Flashes red and yellow
Headset not subscribed Solid red
USB adapter subscription Flashes green and red
USB adapter conference subscription Flashes green and yellow
On conference call with one or more guest headsets subscribed Flashes yellow
Connecting the USB Adapter to your PC
1Insert the USB adapter into USB Port on PC. The indicator
light on the USB adapter will be solid red to indicate the USB
adapter is powered on and will turn solid green when it nds
the headset.
NOTE The headset may have to be charged before the
USB adapter can find it.
2USB adapter can be folded as shown.
IMPORTANT NOTE For best performance it is recommended
that Windows is updated with Service Pack levels listed below:
Microsoft Windows®XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later
Microsoft Windows Vista®Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later
Loading software
1 Load Plantronics software by visiting
plantronics.com/software and click on the download
button.

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Powering Up the Headset
If the headset battery is charged and connected to the headset,
the headset is automatically on. The headset does not have an
on/off button.
Talk Time
With a single full charge, the Savi W445 will provide up to 7
hours of talk time in narrowband mode. Talk time will be reduced
when operating in wideband mode and/or if the headset is used
consistently at a far distance from the adapter. The battery can be
replaced, even mid-call, giving essentially unlimited talk time. See
“Replacing Your Headset Battery.”
Muting a Headset During A Call
To mute/unmute the call, press the volume/mute button in. The
USB adaptor light will ash red when the headset is muted.
When mute is activated, you will hear three high tones. When
unmuted, you will hear three low tones.
After the Plantronics software is loaded, the mute tones can be
turned off by going to Start > Programs > Plantronics Control
Panel > Devices > Device Settings > Headset – Mute Tone.
5 Using Your Headset System
Call control button
Indicator light
Volume and mute button
Right Ear Headset Button Functions
This table shows the headset button functions when you are
wearing the headset on the right ear. If you wear the headset
on the left ear, the volume button presses are opposite. See the
appendix for a left ear headset button functions table.
Function Type of Press Tones/Lights
Place, answer, or end calls Short press call control button 1 mid-tone
USB adapter ashes green when headset
in use
Increase volume Short press volume up 1 tone with pitch increase
Decrease volume Short press volume down 1 tone with pitch decrease
Flash between calls While on a call, long press volume up or down (at least 1½ sec) 1 mid-tone
Mute/unmute headset While on a call, press the volume/mute button in USB adaptor ashes red when muted
3 high tones when muted
3 low tones when unmuted
Low battery warning Idle: 1 low tone/15 secs
On call: 3 low tones
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.