Plantronics model 340. The battery keeps dying in this model headset, this is my wife's second headset in 8 months. Is there a trick to get more battery life from these headsets?

Try these steps from the user guide and then pair up your headset to the phone. "Before using, you must first charge your headset. 20 minutes = minimum charge. 2 hours = full charge. Light is solid red when battery is charging. Press the control button for 2 seconds to power on. Press the control button for 3 seconds to power off." If you're still having problems, then it's time to get a new one, sorry.

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Hi,

This would usually happens only, if your BATTERY present is the BT headset is completely dry or worn out..

Try charging your headset for another 8 hours and try again, If its not charging you have to take it to plantronics service center to change the battery,

But mostly after charging for 8 hours, it would work.

Please revert me, if you need more assistance, i would be very glad to assist you more.
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Pass key is 0000 you can get the manual on link below.

http://www.plantronics.com/media/media_resources/literature/user_guides/explorer300series_userguide_en.pdf

I purchased a new one. it only cost me 10 dollars more than paying for this.

Move the call control button up or down, the indicator light will flash blue if it's paired or blue and red. If it flashes blue and red you need to pair phone with the headset. the passkey is 0000.

When it is turned off, hold the main button in for 4 seconds until the light flashes red, the release. It should flash red and blue. This means it is in pairing mode.

I have the same problem. the blue light doesn't go away neither if I press the button to switch the headset off nor if i push id for a long time

This is answer of plantronics tehnical support:
"Dear customer,
Thank you for your-email and shown interest in our Plantronics range.
* If you would try the headset on the pc, would it work again. In other terms is the headset refusing to switch on or simply refusing to respond to the Nokia.
* If the headset is showing a failure in connecting even after 8 hours of charge, and even when undoing the pairing and pairing it again and trying to connect - if possible to a different mobile phone - then you are very welcome to claim a new replacement within the 2 years of warranty via : http://service.plantro.com/service.aspx
If you require our technical assistance, please fee free to ring our free support service : 0800 41 00 14
with kindest regards,
your Plantronics customer service UK"

MIne connects to my phone and tells me it is connected but i do not get the headset picture on my mobile anymore, and when i make calls it isnt connected I still have to pick my phone up and use that..
Why should I have to do that when I bought it for that specific reason, I bought a Blueant one and it works perfect for three months..

Fix you problems plantronics and STOP using computer generated feedback!!!
And get someone with more than half a Brain to sort this out.

I had to insert the charger plug very hard to start charging. Push it firmly till you hear a "clic" once you hear the clic, wait for a moment (you only need to do this the first time)