Cisco Headset 561 - User Manual

Cisco Headset 561 and Cisco Headset 562 with Standard Base
For Cisco Jabber
Quick Reference Guide
Headset LED status indication
Incoming Call Blinking red
Active Call Steady red
Headset paired with dock White LED blinking every 4 seconds
Headset and dock not paired White LED blinking rapidly
High Sound Pressure—Avoid listening to high volume levels for long periods to prevent
possible hearing damage.
When you plug in your headset, lower the volume of the headset speaker before you put
the headset on. If you remember to lower the volume before you take the headset o, the
volume will start lower when you plug in your headset again.
Be aware of your surroundings. When you use your headset, it may block out important
external sounds, particularly in emergencies or in noisy environments. Don’t use the
headset while driving. Don’t leave your headset or headset cables in an area where
people or pets can trip over them. Always supervise children who are near your headset
or headset cables.
Call Indication
Incoming call Blinking green
Active call Steady green
Muted call Steady red
Power/Call
Mute
Volume +/-
Base LED status indication
Battery strength LEDs show solid as battery charges
System updating LEDs blink in sequence from left to right
Headset and dock not paired All LEDs blinking

Cisco Headset 561 Specifications

General

Microphone	Yes
Wearing Style	Over-the-head
Type	Wireless
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth
Connection Type	Bluetooth

Summary

Health and Safety Precautions

High Sound Pressure Warning

Avoid listening to high volume levels for long periods to prevent possible hearing damage.

Environmental Awareness and Safe Usage

Be aware of surroundings, avoid use while driving, and prevent tripping hazards.

Headset Operation and Call Management

Basic Headset Controls

Learn to turn headset on/off, make, hold, end, reject calls, and adjust volume.

Mute and Unmute Functionality

Instructions on muting and unmuting your microphone during a call.

Managing Calls During Conversation

How to handle incoming calls while on a call or resume held calls.

Cisco Jabber Configuration

Audio Device Setup for Windows

Configure Cisco Jabber for Windows to use the headset as the audio device.

Audio Device Setup for Mac

Configure Cisco Jabber for Mac to use the headset as the audio device.