Plantronics E240 User Manual

Explorer 240/242

243/245/395

Bluetooth headset

quickstart guide

1. Safety information

Note: Please read this information before you use the headset.

Electronics Devices

To avoid electromagnetic interference, please turn off the headset in
any place where posted notices instruct you to do so.

Note: Most modern electronic devices are susceptible to electromag­netic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or
otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

Aircraft

Turn off the headset when on board an aircraft. The use of this headset
might interfere with the electrical system of an aircraft.

Medical Instruments

If you use a medical device, such as a pacemaker, consult the
manufacturer of your medical device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from electromagnetic interference. Your physician can
assist you in obtaining this information.

Power Adapter

Only use the supplied power adapter with the headset.

Placement

You are advised to put the headset in a safe place where it will not be bent
or crushed when not in use otherwise it may bring harm to human body.

Children

Keep the headset away from children. Some small or detachable
parts might be swallowed and result in harm.

Repair or Service

Any attempt to modify or remove of any part of the headset will void
the warranty.

1

2. General Descriptions

Explorer 240 is an ear clip type Bluetooth-enabled, wireless hands-free
headset, which compiles with the Bluetooth V2.1 specification and
supports the Headset Profile, Hands-free Profile.

3. Getting started

3.1 Identifying parts

5

4

1

7

1-Mulit-funtion button

3-Microphone
5-Earhook
7-LED

3.2 Adjusting the headset for comfort

The lightweight Explorer 240 can be worn comfortably on either ear.
Adjust the headset according to the following figures.

8

6

3

2-Volume up button &

Volume down button
4-Charging Interface
6-Reciever
8-Slide Switch

2

2

wearing on right earwearing on left ear

Note: You can adjust the ear-clip angle for comfort , but please be
careful in not to break the clip.

3.3 Status LED

Headset state

Power on

Power off

Pairing Blue LED & Red LED flash alternately

Standby

Ongoing call

Low batter

Charging

Charging finished

LED color and status

Blue LED On more than 2 seconds

Red LED On about 4s

Blue LED flashes once every 6s

Blue LED flashes once every 2s

Red LED flashes once every 10s

Red LED is light

Blue LED is light

3

3.4 Charging the built-in battery

Explorer 240 has a built-in battery, which must be charged fully
before using the headset. Charging takes about 2 hours. You can
charge the headset through the AC adapter.

Using AC charging adapter

Note:
(1) When you use Explorer 240 the first time,please assure to charge

it over 2 hours until it is full charged.
(2) When Red LED flashes once every 1 seconds with alert tone,
it is low battery, please charge it.
(3) The power source can be only connected to SELV circuit and
complies with limited power source.
(4) The external power adaptors listed below are in compliance with
limited power source.

Vendor

UK

US

EU

CHINA

AU/NZ

KOREA

MEXICO

Speedytech

7501SD-5018A-UK

7501SD-5018A-UL

7501SD-5018A-EU

7501SD-5018A-CCC

7501SD-5018A-SAA

7501SD-5018A-EK

7501SD-5018A-UL

Sunstrong

SB050018

SV050018

SU050018

--

--

--

--

4

4. The function at a glance

In this guide, "Short press" refers to a time period of less than 2

second during which a functional button is being pressed. "Long
press" refers to a time period of more than 4 second and less than 10
seconds during which a functional button is being pressed.

4.1 Phone operation

Pairing the headset with a phone

Before you can use the headset to make calls, you must pair the headset
with your phone. Pairing creates a secure link between your phone and
the unique ID of the headset. You only have to pair devices once.

(1) To put the headset in pairing mode, press and hold (about 6
seconds) the Multi-function button until the LED flash red/blue.
(2) Scroll to the Bluetooth menu in you phone and search for active
devices. (Refer to you phone's user manual for details)
(3) When the search completes, a list of devices found is displayed.
(The screen examples here are from a Nokia 6230)

2XXPlantronics

(4) Select 2XXPlantronics and when prompted input the default
passkey (0000). When successfully paired, the red/blue LED on the
headset changes to flashing blue.

5

2XXPlantronics

Phone functions at glance

Power off

Pairing

Volume +

Voice divert between

headset and phone

Voice dialing

Cancel calling out

Power offPower on

Any state

Power on

Incoming callAnswer incoming call

Incoming callReject incoming call

Ongoing callEnd a call

Power on

Power onVolume -

Ongoing call

Connected

StandbyRedial

Calling out

Push the slide switch to On

Push the slide switch to Off

Press and hold multi-function

button about 6 seconds

Short press multi-function

Long press multi-function

Short press multi-function

Short press "Volume" button

Short press "Volume" button

Long press multi-function

Press multi-function button

until a tone appears and then

Double press multi-function

Short press multi-function

button or long press
multi-function button

6

ButtonHeadset state

state

state

button

button

button

button

voice dialing

button

4.2 Make internet phone calls

There are many internet phone services (VoIP) that let you make calls
from your computer. You must add a new connection for this function.

(1) To put the headset in pairing mode, press and hold (about 8
seconds) Multi-function button until the LED flashes red/blue.
(2) Right-click the Bluetooth Manager icon in the system tray and
click Add New Connection (fig 1).

(fig 1)

(3) Select the CustomMode radio button and click Next. The wizard
searches for device and the following screen appears, select the
2XXPlantronics and click Next (fig 2).

(fig 2)

7

(4) Type in the passkey ( 0000 ) and click OK (fig 3).

(fig 3)

(5) Under Service Class, select headset and click Next (fig 4).

(fig 4)

(fig 4)

8

(7) When you hear a signal tone on the headset, short-press
Multi-function button (fig 5).

(fig 5)

(8) Click Next .
(9) A registration confirmation screen appears, Click Finish to

complete the connection. The new connection is shown in the
Bluetooth Settings window (fig 6).

(fig 6)

9

(10) Right-click the headset icon and click Connect (fig 7).

(fig 7)

(fig 7)

(11) When you hear a single tone on the headset, short-press
Multi-function button . Once connected the icon changes to a

handshake (fig 8).

10

(fig 8)

Now you can make an internet phone call by using Explorer 240.

Note: The headset only controls volume, Use the Skype interface
for all call functions.

5. Specifications

Bat tery ca paci ty

Tal k ti me

Sta ndby ti me

Wei ght

90 mAh

up to 5 ho urs

up to 2 00 hour s

10. 5 g (wi th e ar clip )

mm 10.5 * 17.5 * 49.5eziS

6. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

15.21

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the part responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

11

15.105 (b)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canada and USA Regulatory Information:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference and

2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific
operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.

12

7. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Visit our Web site at www.plantronics.com/support for technical support
including frequently asked questions, compatibility and accessibility information.
The Plantronics Technical Assistance Centre (TAC) is also ready to
assist you on 0800 410014 from the UK.

8. EXPOSURE TO RF RADIATION

The internal wireless radio operates within the guidelines found in radio
frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the
consensus of the scientific community. Independent studies have
shown that the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers.
Visit www.plantronics.com for more information.

NOTE: Modifications not expressly approved by Plantronics, Inc.
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

9. MODEL AND COUNTRY INFORMATION

37677-04

37677-05

GBR

AUT, BEL, DEU, DNK, ESP,
FRA, GRC, ITA, IRL, LUX,
NLD, PRT, SWE, FIN, CYP,
CZE, EST, HUN, LVA, LTU,
MLT, POL, SVK, SVN.

10. WARNINGS

Use of a headset that covers both ears will impair your ability to hear
other sounds. Use of such a headset while operating a motor vehicle or
riding a bicycle may create a serious hazard to you and/or others, and is
illegal in most regions.

13

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.

Pla ntro nic s Lt d

Int erface Busi ness Park
Bin cknoll Lane
Woo tton B asset t
Wil tshire SN4 8QQ, ENGL AND
Tel : [phone]

Pla ntro nic s B. V.

Hoo fddorp , Nede rland
Tel :
080 0 752 6876 ( NL)
008 00 752 687 6 6 (BE /LUX)

Pla ntro nic s Sa rl

Noi sy-le- Grand, Fran ce
No Indigo : 082 5 082 599
0 , 15 4 TTC / mn
[phone]

Pla ntro nic s Gm bH

Hür th, De utschl and
Tel : [phone]
Öst erreic h: 08 00 2 42 50 0
Sch weiz: 0800 932 34 0

© 2006 Plantronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Plantronics, the logo design,

Plantronics Sound Innovation and Pulsar are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Plantron­ics, Inc. is under license.

Patents Pending.
Printed in USA. (05-06)

Pla ntro nic s Ac ous tics

Ita lia Sr l
Mil ano, I talia
Num ero Ve rde: 8 00 95 0 934

Pla ntro nic s Ib eri a, S .L.

Mad rid, E spaña
Tel : [phone]
[phone] (ES )
Tel : [phone] (PT )

Nor dic Reg ion

Tel : Finl and: 0800 1 17 09 5
Tel : Sver ige: 0200 2 146 81
Tel : Danm ark: 8088 4610
Tel : Norg e: 80 0 11 3 36

Pla ntro nic s Mi ddl e Ea st,
Eas tern Eu rope , a nd A fri ca

Tel : [phone]

Pla ntro nic s, I nc.

345 Encin al Str eet
San ta Cru z, CA 950 60 US A
Tel : [phone]

®

word mark and logos are

14

Plantronics Inc.

MODEL: Explorer 240

Rating : 5 V , 180 mA

3115593

CONFORMS TO ANSI/UL STD. 60950-1

CERTIFIED TO CAN/CSA STD. C22.2 NO. 60950-1

15