Blackwire™ C210
Blackwire C220
USER GUIDE
Welcome
Welcome to the Plantronics family of headset products. Plantronics provides a wide range of
products from mission-critical and business-critical applications to personal communications
and entertainment. For additional information visit our web site at plantronics.com, where
you can visit our 24/7 support, browse through our knowledge base, chat live or ask a
question. We also feature a variety of installation tutorials to make set up quick and easy.
Please refer to the safety information found in the Quick Start Guide for important
product safety information prior to installation or use of the product.
Table of Contents
Registering your product online 2
Technical assistance 2
Package contents 3
Features 3
Powering on 4
Installing Plantronics software 4
Headset features 5
Using the headset 6
Media Manager 7
Troubleshooting 8
Registering Your Product Online
Package Contents
Blackwire C210
Features
Blackwire C220
Mute/Unmute LED
Volume Up
Volume Down
Answer/End
Visit plantronics.com/productregistration to register your product online so that we can
provide you with the best possible service and technical support.
Technical Assistance
Visit our web site at plantronics.com/support for technical support including frequently
asked questions, compatibility and accessibility information. The Plantronics Technical
Assistance Center (TAC) is also ready to assist you.
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We recommend that you install the Plantronics software. Though your headset will
operate without it, the sof tware is required in order to use the call answer/end function
with your Unified Communications application from the inline control. Go to
plantronics.com/support and click the Sof tware Downloads tab. Follow the instructions
to download and install the software.
WARNING Do not use headphones/headsets at high volumes for an extended
period of time. Doing so can cause hearing loss. Always listen at moderate levels. See
plantronics.com/healthandsafety for more information on headsets and hearing.
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Powering On
Powering on the Blackwire C210 and C220
The USB headset is automatically powered on when inser ted into the USB port of the
computer.
Headset Features
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Adjustable Headband
Ear Cushion
Receiver
Boom
Installing Plantronics software
For the ability to remotely detect and answer/end a call from your sof tphone application
via the headset call control button install Plantronics Unif ied Runtime Engine provided with
the Plantronics product or download from a convenient web site.
1. If a Plantronics CD is provided, insert the CD and follow the installation instructions.
2. Or, you may download the latest version of this software from the
plantronics.com/software page.
3. Your softphone may require you to choose which audio device you wish to use. Please
refer to softphone documentation for details.
Configuration and status
The Plantronics Control Panel is included in a Typical Install option. Start the Plantronics
Control Panel from the Windows Start Programs menu. The Plantronics Control Panel
screen will let you view status, change device parameters, set preferences, etc.
Software Update Manager
All sof tware for your Plantronics device can be remotely updated if and when updates
are available. Star t Plantronics Update Manager from Windows Star t Programs menu to
change settings such as automatic or manual che ck for updates.
Headset Cord
Noise-Cancelling
Microphone
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2.1
2. Adjust the Headband
2.1 Lengthen or shorten the band until it fits comfortably. The foam cushions
should sit comfortably over the centre of your ears.
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3.1
3.2
Adjusting Volume
To increase l istening volume, press the volume up (+) button. To dec rease li stening
volume, press the volume down (–) button.
To adjust the lis ten or speak volume of t he soft phone, please refer to the softphone
user documentation.
To adjust the spe ak volume of the audio device on the computer, use the Sound
and Audio Device section on the Control Panel.
3. Adjust the Boom and Microphone
3.1 Rotate the boom so it is aligned with your mouth.
3.2 Shorten or lengthen the microphone so it is approximately two finger widths
from the corner of your mouth.
Using Your Headset
Answering/Ending/Making Calls with Plantronics Software on
Softphone
To make a call, simply dial the number via your sof tphone application.
To answer or end a c all, press the answer/end button.
For softp hones not com patible wit h Pla ntronic s software Check the Plantronics
softphone compatibility list at plantronics.com/software for the most current information.
If your softphone is not currently suppor ted by Plantronics software, remote dete ction
and answer/end via the headset does not function. Pressing the call control but ton on the
headset will not function; you must answer the call from the softphone.
Muting a Call
During a call, briefly press t he mute button to mute the mic rophone. When muted,
the Mute LED will be lit.
To unmute press the button again.
Media Manager
Plantronics software provides user selectable options to manage the output to your headset
from supported media players when a call comes in and when it ends. The Media Player
feature is in the Preferences tab of the Plantronics Control Panel. Select
Star t Menu >Programs >Plantronics > Plantronics Control Pane l.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
I cannot h ear call er.
Callers c annot hear me.
Sound in headset is distor ted.
I can hear echo in headset.
The other headset I was using to
listen to music does not work any
more.
My headse t stops respo nding
to button presses.
My headset does not work with the
headset I am using on my PC. (I cannot
answer or disconnect from the headset
call button).
• The USB headset is not set as the default
audio device. Use the Audio settings
in Windows under Sounds and Audio
Devices to select “Blackwire C210/
C220” as the audio device.
• Listening volume is too low. Press the
volume up button on the headset.
• Headset is muted. Press the mute
button on headset to unmute the
microphone.
• Headset microphone boom aligned
incorrectly. Align the headset boom with
your mouth.
• The USB headset is not set as the
default Voice device. Use the Voice
settings in Windows under Sounds
and Audio Devices to select “Blackwire
C210/C220” as the voice device.
• Lower the listen volume on your
softphone until the distortion disappears.
• Adjust volume on headset.
• The USB headset will set itself as the
default audio device in Windows. Use
the Audio settings in Windows under
Sounds and Audio Devices to change
the device used for audio.
• When a PC goes into standby or
hibernation, the USB headset no longer
is powered on. Be sure your PC is in an
active state.
• Check compatibility list on
plantronics.com/software to ensure
your softphone is compatible for remote
answer and disconnect.
• When a PC goes into standby or
hibernation, the USB headset is no longer
powered on. Be sure your PC is in an
active state.
• Be sure Pla ntronics software is installed
and running.
Plantronics, Inc.
345 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
United States
Tel: 800-789-4971
plantronics.com
For product support contact us at plantronics.com/support.
©2010 Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Plantronics, the logo design, Blackwire, and Sound Innovation are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Patents US D540777; D540778
82874-16 (03.10)
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