BlueParrott B250-XT User manual

Compatible with most Bluetooth phones & Bluetooth enabled computers (Windows®or Macintosh®)
USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4Package Contents
5Safety Instructions/
Glossary
6Charging the Headset
7Battery Power Indicators
8Headset Controls
9On/Off/Standby
10 Pairing with a Phone
11 Pairing with a Computer
12 Multiple Device Pairing
13 Multipoint Mode
15 Proximity Pairing
16 Microphone Positioning
17 Making a Call
18 Answering a Call
19 Operation While Using the
Charger/Adapter
20 Additional Functions
Last Number Redial
Rejecting a Call
Voice Dial
Transfer Audio
Turn Indicator Lights
On/Off
Automatic Bluetooth
Connection
22 Reset Paired Devices List
23 Call Waiting/
Rejecting a Call
24 Specifications
25 Functions & Indicators
29 Warranty
30 FCC Notice to Users
31 IC Notice to
Canadian Users
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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1. B250-XT+ Wireless Headset
with Leatherette Ear Cushion
2. Windscreen
3. Foam Ear Cushion
4. Auto (DC) Charger
5. AC Charger
6. User Guide (not shown)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / GLOSSARY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Avoidhearingdamage.Setvolumeatlowestcomfortablelevel.Ifyouexperienceringinginyourearsorvoices
sound muffled, stop using the headset. Avoid turning up volume to block noisy surroundings (it’s possible to
adapt to volume that is too high).
• Checkwithlocalandstatelawsregardingcellphone/headsetusagewhileoperatingamotorvehicle.
• Donotimmerseanypartofthisproductinwater.
• Plasticbagsandsmallpartsmaycausechokingifingested.Keepthemawayfromsmallchildrenandpets.
• Useonlythepowercordsincludedwiththisproduct.
• Avoidtemperaturesexceeding140°F(willcauseequipmentfailure).
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
On: Headset is on, but there is no connection to the phone (red light will flash).
MFB: Abbreviation for “Multifunction Button.”
Multipoint Mode: Multipoint Mode allows you to pair and switch between two Bluetooth devices.
Paired: Two Bluetooth devices agree to communicate with one another.
Standby Mode: Headset is on, Bluetooth link is active, and the user is not on a call (blue light will flash).
Talk Mode: Headset is in use with the cell phone while the cell phone is on an active call (blue light will flash).
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CHARGING THE HEADSET
Connect charger cord into the headset’s
charging port. The MFB’s indicator light
may turn green for several seconds while
the headset determines the level of charge
the battery is holding. Do not remove the
headset from the charger. If the headset is
not fully charged, the indicator will turn RED
within a short period (less than 3 minutes).
When the indicator turns green—and stays
green—the unit is fully charged. A fully
discharged battery will need approximately
3.5 hours to achieve a complete charge.
AC Charger
Headset Charging Port
Auto (DC) Charger
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BATTERY POWER INDICATORS
While charging, the MFB’s indicator light shows the
level of battery power on your B250-XT+ as follows:
Green light: Fully charged. Over 20 hours’ talk
time.
Green & red lights together: Approximately 60
seconds away from full charge.
Red light: Less than a full charge.
For best performance, keep charging headset when
not in use.
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Indicator Light
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HEADSET CONTROLS
Volume Increase: Quickly press and release
the Volume Up/Mute button. Repeat until
desired volume is attained.
Volume Decrease: Quickly press and release
the Volume Down button. Repeat until desired
volume is attained.
Microphone Mute/Un-Mute Hold down the
Volume Up/Mute button for 2 seconds until
you hear a beep. A mute reminder beep will be
heard every 10 seconds. Repeat to un-mute.
Multifunction Button (MFB) &
Indicator Lights
Volume Up / Mute
Volume Down
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ON / STANDBY / OFF
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Turn Headset On: Hold down the MFB for approximately 2-3 seconds until you hear a voice
prompt, “Power on.” The red light will flash once every second.
Standby Mode: Once the headset is turned on (after the initial pairing), it will attempt to connect
to the last device that it was paired with, putting itself into standby mode. (The headset can also
beputintostandbymodewithaquickpressandreleaseoftheMFB).Thebluelightwillflashindi-
cating an active Bluetooth link. The headset will have a voice prompt, “Your headset is connected.”
Turn Headset Off (conserves battery power): Hold down the MFB for approximately 2-3 seconds
until you hear a voice prompt, “Power off.” A red light will flash 4 times and the headset will turn off.
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PAIRING WITH A PHONE
Keepheadsetandphonenolessthan3inchesandnomorethan3feetapartwhilepairing.Keep
other Bluetooth devices at least 50 feet away, or turn them off. NOTE: The headset can be paired
with up to 8 different devices but can only be connected to one at a time. It can only switch back
and forth between 2 devices in Multipoint Mode.
1. Turn headset off (page 9).
2. Hold down the headset’s MFB until the lights flash, alternating red and blue, and you hear 2
rising tones, followed by 4 more tones. IMPORTANT: Wait for all tones and for both lights to
flash, alternating red and blue. This may take up to 15 seconds. Release the MFB.
3. Put your cellular phone into Bluetooth Discovery Mode per the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Wait while the devices discover each other: This could take up to 2 minutes. When the phone
discovers the headset, select “Pair” and enter a passcode of “0000” when instructed. When
pairing is complete the headset’s alternating blue and red light will stop flashing and the
phone will prompt you to ‘connect’ to the headset. Enter “Yes” on the phone to connect to
the headset. Once connected, the blue light will flash indicating that the headset
is in Standby Mode and ready to receive calls.
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PAIRING WITH A COMPUTER
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Keepheadsetandcomputernolessthan3inchesandnomorethan3feetapartwhilepairing.
KeepallotherBluetoothdevicesatleast50feetaway,orturnthemoff.
1. Turn headset off (page 9).
2. Open the computer’s Bluetooth connection manager.
3. Put headset into pairing mode (page 10).
4. Instruct Bluetooth connection manager application to discover Bluetooth device. Enter pass-
code “0000” when prompted.
5. Wait while the devices discover each other. This could take up to 2 minutes. The headset’s
alternating red and blue light will stop flashing and the red light will continue to flash. After
pairing is complete, the Bluetooth computer will “ring” the headset. Press and release the
MFB once to establish a Bluetooth link to the computer. Press and release the MFB again to
disconnect from the computer (double blue flash every second). Once paired, connection can
be made by pressing the Volume Down button for 1-2 seconds. Tones will be heard and a
connection should be established.
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MULTIPLE DEVICE PAIRING
The B250-XT+ can pair with up to 8 devices; however, only one device may be connected to the
headset at a time, unless the headset is in Multipoint Mode (see page 13). To pair the headset with
a Bluetooth cell phone or other Bluetooth device, such as a Bluetooth enabled computer, follow
the instructions on pages 10 and 11 of this manual. Remember that all devices except for the one
being paired must either be powered off or at least 50 feet away during the pairing process.
Once all devices are paired, connection to the last paired device can be made by turning the
headsetoffandthenonagain,orwithaquickpressoftheMFB.Theheadsetwillconnecttothe
devices in reverse order of pairing. For instance, if device A, B and C were paired in that order,
connection will be established to C first. If C is not available (turned off, out of range), the headset
will connect to B, etc.
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MULTIPOINT MODE
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Multipoint Mode allows you to pair and switch between two Bluetooth devices.
ENABLING MULTIPOINT MODE
1. Turn the headset on (see page 9). It will display a blinking red light and you will hear a voice
prompt, “Power on.”
 2. WhilepressingtheMFBbutton,quicklypresstheVolumeUpandVolumeDownbuttonsat
the same time, and then release all buttons.
3. You will hear 4 rising tones.
4. Once Multipoint Mode is active, shut the headset off.
PAIRING the B250-XT+ HEADSET to the FIRST BLUETOOTH DEVICE
5. Get the first Bluetooth device ready to pair to the headset.
6. Put the headset in pairing mode (see page 10).
7. Once the first Bluetooth device is connected, shut off the device and the headset.
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MULTIPOINT MODE
PAIRING the B250-XT+ HEADSET to the SECOND BLUETOOTH DEVICE
8. Repeat steps for pairing the second Bluetooth device
9. Get the second Bluetooth device ready to pair to the headset.
10. Put the headset in pairing mode (see page 10).
11. When the second Bluetooth device is connected, turn it and the headset off.
USING TWO BLUETOOTH DEVICES with the B250-XT+ HEADSET
12. The Start with the B250-XT+ headset turned off. Turn both Bluetooth devices on, and make
sure both are ready to accept the headset connection.
13. Power on headset (see page 9).
14. The B250-XT+ headset will connect to both Bluetooth devices. As each Bluetooth device
connects to the headset, you will hear the voice prompt “Your headset is connected.”
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PROXIMITY PAIRING
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Proximity Pairing enables the headset to find the closest “discoverable” phone.
1. Make sure the headset is off.
 2. HoldtheMFBdownandquicklypresstheVolumeDownbutton.
3. You will hear 2 half-second tones and the voice prompt “Discovering” in the headset.
4. The headset lights will rapidly flash blue.
5. The headset initiates pairing activity, and the user has to accept the incoming pairing invita-
tion on the phone. NOTE: This may include entering the pin number “0000” (four zeros).
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MICROPHONE POSITIONING
Position the microphone near the corner of
your mouth. Correct positioning ensures
that the noise cancellation technology
works properly. Slight adjustment of the
microphone may help to achieve optimum
performance.
Itisimportantthattheword“TALK”(which
is embossed on the microphone housing) is
positioned towards your mouth.
The word “TALK” is embossed
at the base of the microphone
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MAKING A CALL
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If you have not paired the headset and phone together yet, you must do so (page 10).
1. Turn on your cell phone. Be sure the Bluetooth option is enabled on your phone (refer to your
phone’s user guide for instruction).
2. Put headset on and properly position the microphone (page 16). To turn headset on, press
MFB for 2-3 seconds. The headset will automatically attempt to connect with the last device
it was paired or connected with. Once connected, the headset will enter Standby Mode.
3. Dial the phone and make a call as usual. Or use the headset’s Voice Dial function (page 20)
to make a call.
 4. Toendcall,quicklypresstheMFBontheheadsetandrelease.Youwillhearavoiceprompt,
“Call terminated.” The call will end and the headset will enter Standby Mode.
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ANSWERING A CALL
In order to answer a call, the headset must be in standby mode (page 9).
1. Put headset on. Position the microphone (page 11).
2. When your cell phone rings, you will hear ring tones in the headset. Answer the call by
quicklypressingtheheadset’sMFBandrelease.Youwillhear2risingtonesandtheMFB
button will blink blue every second.
 3. Toendthecall,quicklypresstheMFBontheheadsetandrelease.Youwillhearavoice
prompt, “Call terminated,” and the headset will enter standby mode.
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OPERATION WHILE USING THE CHARGER / ADAPTER
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The B250-XT+ headset will operate from battery power or from the AC or DC charger/adapter.
NOTE: Do not attach the charger mid-call. This causes the headset to change modes, and the call
will be lost.
When the headset is operating from the battery, all indicator lights and sounds will function as
described in this guide.
When the headset is operating from the charger/adapter, the headset—including the audio indica-
tors—will function as described in this user guide. However, the MFB lights will indicate the bat-
tery charge status (see page 6).
While the headset is on the charger, press the MFB once to re-establish the Bluetooth connection
to the phone.
After the battery is fully charged, the MFB charge light will turn and stay green as long as the
charger/adapter is connected to the headset. While the headset is fully charged and the charge
light is green, the blue indicator light will also be on if the headset is powered on.
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
NOTE: Your cell phone must support the following functions (consult the phone owner’s manual).
LAST NUMBER REDIAL
To re-dial the last number that was dialed from the cell phone, press and hold the Volume Down
button for approximately 1 second. A beep will be heard and the phone will redial the last number.
REJECT A CALL
To reject an incoming call, press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds. You will hear 2 falling tones and
the incoming call will be transferred to your voicemail (if available).
VOICE DIAL
TousetheVoiceDialfeatureofthecellphone,quicklypresstheMFBontheheadset.Atonewillbe
heardandthephone’svoicedialershouldopen.Clearlyspeakthecommand.Repeatquickpressof
the MFB to end Voice Dial. The headset must be in Standby Mode to use this feature.
More functions on page 17
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