Put on the headset and remove the handset from the telephone. Move the system selector switch slowly through the settings until you hear a clear dial tone.
Place a call. Adjust the microphone volume control until the other party can hear you clearly. (1 to 5 are the softest, 6,7 & 8 are the loudest)
Adjust the headset volume by using the telephone volume control until you can comfortably hear the other party.
Switch Position | Plug Wiring | Used On Telephone | Microphone Amplified |
| 1 | M-, R, R, M+ | Most Standard Telephones | No |
| 2 | R, M-, M+, R | Cisco IP Phones 79xx series | No |
| 3 | R, M+, M-, R | Ascom Office & Philips Phones | No |
| 4 | M+, R, R, M- | Japanese Phones, NEC, Nitsuko | No |
| 5 | R, R, M+, M- | Plantronics Vista Base | No |
| 6 | M+, R, R, M- | Panasonic Phones with modular plug | Yes |
| 7 | M-, R, R, M+ | All Nortel Digital Phones & Avaya IP Phones | Yes |
| 8 | R, M-, M+, R | Avaya Callmaster V & VI | Yes |