Lower the listening volume dial and speaking volume dial on the base. For most telephones, the correct setting is position 3.
If the audio level is too low in this position, adjust the headset volume control to increase the headset speaker volume.
If your speaking volume is too low for your listener in this position, adjust the position of the headset to make sure the microphone is as close as possible to your mouth.
Adjust the configuration switch. The most commonly used position is "A", which is the default position.
Lower the speaking volume dial or listening volume dial on the base. For most telephones the correct setting is position 3.
If your desk phone has a volume control, lower until the distortion disappears.
If the distortion is still present, adjust the headset volume control to lower the headset speaker volume. If the distortion persists, lower the listening volume dial on the base.
Make sure there is at least 12 inches between your base and your computer, and 6 inches between your base and your telephone.
Make sure your headset is charged.
Make sure your headset is subscribed to base. See manual, Subscribe Your Headset.
Press the call button on your headset.
Adjust the configuration switch on the base until a dial tone is heard.
Fine tune the listening volume on the headset.
If the volume is still too low, adjust the listening volume dial on the base