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Headset call control is a software feature and dependent on a compatible softphone. If you have
not installed Poly Hub (

poly.com/software

) or do not have a compatible softphone, press the

headset call button first and then make/take/end the call using the softphone application.

Answer or end a call

Tap the Call   button or use your softphone.

Make a call

Dial using your softphone application.

Redial

When not on an active call, double-tap the call button to redial the last call.

Hold

To put a call on hold, press and hold the Call button until you hear a beep or voice prompt.

Listening volume

Press the Volume up (+) or Volume down (-) button.

Adjust headset microphone volume (softphone)

Place a test softphone call and adjust softphone volume and PC sound volume accordingly.

During a call, briefly press the mute button to mute the microphone on the inline controller. To
unmute press the button again.

Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) reduces external noise and enhances your music and sound quality.

Slide the ANC switch to choose:

• Mid: recommended for office

• High: recommended for loud environments

Your headset LEDs flash red to inform others that you are on a call. Manage settings in Poly Hub.

Basics

Make/take/end calls

Volume

Mute

ANC

Online indicator

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Summary of Contents for Blackwire 8225

Page 1: ...Blackwire 8225 User Guide PLANTRONICS POLYCOM NOW TOGETHER AS...

Page 2: ...software 4 Power and setup 4 Load software 4 Fit 5 Adjust the headband 5 Position the boom 5 Adjust the boom 5 Basics 6 Make take end calls 6 Volume 6 Mute 6 ANC 6 Online indicator 6 Troubleshooting...

Page 3: ...eams LEDs and functions Icons Inline control LEDs What they mean Call button Solid purple Headset connected Microsoft Teams connected Flashing purple x3 Microsoft Teams failed to connect Flashing blue...

Page 4: ...ter or mobile device USB A USB C connector Download Poly Hub for Windows and Mac by visiting poly com software This allows you to customize your device behavior through advanced settings and options S...

Page 5: ...This headset can be worn on the left or right side Rotate the boom to align with your mouth CAUTION To avoid breaking the boom only rotate it up and over 180 Gently bend the boom in or out so it is ap...

Page 6: ...he Call button until you hear a beep or voice prompt Listening volume Press the Volume up or Volume down button Adjust headset microphone volume softphone Place a test softphone call and adjust softph...

Page 7: ...tortion disappears Adjust volume on headset When I use my headset with a softphone the headset call control and mute buttons don t work Make sure the softphone you are using is supported by viewing ww...

Page 8: ...rp Netherlands 2020 Plantronics Inc All rights reserved Poly the propeller design and the Poly logo are trademarks of Plantronics Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc and any u...

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