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Plantronics Explorer 500 User guide

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©2017 Plantronics, Inc. Plantronics, Plantronics Explorer, and DeepSleep are trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. registered in the US and other countries, and Explorer is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc. Bluetooth trademarks are
owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc., any use by Plantronics, Inc. is under license. Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the US and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android, Google Play and Google Now
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Magnetic USB strap
EXPLORER 500
INCREDIBLE AUDIO AND SMARTPHONE VOICE CONTROL
Packed with the latest audio technology, the Plantronics Explorer 500 Bluetooth® headset helps
you stay focused on life instead of your phone, delivering certified HD Voice clarity to your calls
and interactions with Siri, Google Now, and Cortana. A power-saving hibernation mode keeps your
headset charged longer and the magnetic USB strap keeps your headset within reach when looped
to a bag or keychain.
FEATURES
• Certified HD Voice clarity
• Voice control for Siri, Google Now, and Cortana
• Hear your music, GPS directions, and more
• Connect two smartphones and answer calls from either one
• USB strap loops closed with magnets
• Three language options for status alerts
• Designed to comfortably fit either ear
• DeepSleep mode extends battery readiness
• On-screen headset battery meter
• Free Plantronics apps enhance experience
SPECIFICATIONS
Talk time Up to 7 hours
1
Standby time Up to 12 days
1
DeepSleep standby time Up to 6 months
1
Weight 7.5 grams
Noise reduction Dual microphones with noise-cancelling DSP and certified
HD Voice
Multipoint technology
Pair and maintain connections with two phones and
answer calls from either phone
Headset controls Power on/off, volume up/down, call answer/end, last number
redial² and activate voice-controlled smartphone assistant²
Status alerts Whispered alerts in either English, Spanish, or French for power
on/off, phone connected, battery low, recharge battery, volume
minimum/maximum
Bluetooth version Bluetooth v4.1 with A2DP for music and audio streaming,
Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.6 and Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1
Charge connector Micro USB (120 minutes for full charge)
Battery type Rechargeable non-replaceable lithium ion polymer
Operating + storage
temperature
0-40°C (32°F-104°F)
Service and support 1-year limited warranty
For more information about other Plantronics products, please visit our website at plantronics.com.
For help pairing, visit plantronics.com/pairing.
For more help, call our industry-leading customer service team at 1-866-363-2583 or visit
plantronics.com/support.
1. Performance is dependent upon battery and may vary by device 2. If supported by phone and phone provider
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