Headsets• Important Headset Safety Information, on page 1• Cisco Headset 500 Series, on page 1• Cisco Headset 700 Series, on page 12• Third Party Headsets, on page 15• Cisco Headset Configuration on Cisco Unified Communications Manager, on page 18• Connect a Headset to Your Phone, on page 26• Postpone a Phone Upgrade, on page 29• Cisco Headset Customization, on page 29• Configure a Headset on the Phone, on page 32• Make a Call with a Standard Headset, on page 35• Audio Path Selection, on page 35• Swap Headsets While on a Call, on page 35• Troubleshoot Your Cisco Headset, on page 36Important Headset Safety InformationHigh Sound Pressure—Avoid listening to high volume levels for long periods to preventpossible hearing damage.When you plug in your headset, lower the volume of the headset speaker before you put the headset on. Ifyou remember to lower the volume before you take the headset off, the volume will start lower when youplug 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 yourheadset or headset cables in an area where people or pets can trip over them. Always supervise children whoare near your headset or headset cables.Cisco Headset 500 SeriesThe following Cisco headsets are available:• Cisco Headset 521—A headset with a single earpiece that comes with an inline USB controller.Headsets1