Get started with your Bang & Olufsen Cisco 980
The B&O Cisco 980 comes with a Cisco Headset USB Adapter for use with the devices that don't offer a reliable Bluetooth solution. The headset can also connect to devices via the included USB cable. The USB cable also acts as a charging cable and can connect to any powered USB adapter.
In addition to elite sound and call quality, the B&O Cisco 980 also features seamless integration with Webex app, Cisco Jabber, and the Webex Desk Pro.
For detailed product information, see https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/collaboration-endpoints/headsets/bang-olufsen-980-ds.html.
To set up you headset, you can refer to the following list:
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Connect your headset through any of the following methods:
Table 1. B&O Cisco 980 connection options Connection
Description
Your Bang & Olufsen Cisco 980 can save up to eight different Bluetooth devices and maintain simultaneous connections with up to two devices at once.
The Cisco Headset USB Adapter allows for an easy plug-and-play, wireless experience. You can also use the adapter with devices that don't have a reliable Bluetooth option.
Use the included USB cable for a wired audio connection. You can also charge your headset while it's in use.
You can use the included 3.5 mm audio cable to connect to a non-wireless device or if your headset battery is low.
You can't control music playback or answer calls through the 3.5 mm cable.
You can use gestures for the Bang & Olufsen Cisco 980 headset controls as described in the following table:
Action |
Gesture |
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Play and pause music |
Double-tap either ear cup |
Skip forward |
Triple-tap the right ear cup |
Skip back |
Triple-tap the left ear cup |
Answer a call |
Double-tap either ear cup |
End a call |
Double-tap and hold either ear cup |
Reject a call |
Double-tap and hold either ear cup |
Mute microphone |
Press the Mute button on the left ear cup |
Activate voice assistant |
Press and hold the Mute button on the left ear cup when you aren't in a call. |
Volume up |
Swipe up on the right slider |
Volume down |
Swipe down on the right slider |
Active noise cancellation |
Swipe down on the left slider |
Transparency mode |
Swipe up on the left slider |
LED indicators
The B&O Cisco 980 has two LEDs on the right ear cup. One LED shows the headset status, and other shows the battery strength.
Status indicator
The status LED is situated between the right slider and the Power button.
- Solid white—Headset on
- No light—Headset off
- Solid Blue (5 seconds)—Bluetooth connected/disconnected
- Flashing Blue—Bluetooth pairing mode
- Solid Red (5 seconds)—Bluetooth pairing failed
- Solid Red—Microphone muted
- Flashing Red—Factory reset
- Flashing Green—Software update
Battery indicator (cable is connected)
The battery indicator is located next to the USB-C port.
- Solid green—Headset is fully charged
- Flashing orange—Headset is charging
- Flashing red—Charging error
Battery indicator (cable is disconnected)
- Solid red—Low battery (10%-2% remaining)
- Flashing red—Very low battery (less than 1% remaining)
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