Freedom BT200 User manual

Freedom BT200
Bluetooth Headset
User Manual
BT-700

The BT200 is a wireless comfortable Bluetooth®headset for mobile phones and
offices. When you need a comfortable and ergonomic wireless solution for those
long hours on a smart phone or in the office, the BT200 is the right solution! As an
accessory there is a USB Bluetooth dongle for the PC. With the dongle you can
connect your headset to a computer and use it as an audio device with call controls
for soft clients like Microsoft Teams.
Features
⚫Bluetooth Version 5.0, with improved data transfer, security, and connectivity.
⚫Up to 20 hours talk time.
⚫At least 96 hours stand-by time.
⚫Up to 30 meters working range (class 1.5)
⚫Voice prompt with multi-languages
⚫Music Play/Pause, Skip forward, backward, volume up/down button
⚫Call answer/end button
⚫Microphone mute button
⚫Last number redial
⚫Low battery/ Battery level notification
⚫Supports two simultaneous multi connections
⚫Adjustable headband and soft ear cushion
⚫LED status indication
⚫Supports USB audio device
⚫Charging cradle (Optional)
Introduction

What’s inside
Direct Charging from USB port of PC
If the headset is out of battery, it can be charged via a USB connector and it may
take up to 2 hours for full charging. When the battery level is low, a low battery
notification will be indicated by the flashing red LED and voice announcement.
Headset Hanger USB charging cable
Overview
Headset Hanger: For your convenience attach the headset hanger to any
place available.
Micro USB Charging Cable

Accessories
Charging stand (optional purchase) BTD-1000 Bluetooth dongle (included with headset)
Both the charging stand and micro USB cable can be plugged into either a computer
or wall charger.
Attaching the headband
To attach the headset to the headband, align the triangle shape on the headset with
the triangle shape on the headband and push to click into place. The headset will
then rotate to your required position.

Detaching the headband
To detach the headset from the headband, gently push the headset’s speaker from
inside the ear cushion. This will pop the headset away from the headband.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the headset to remove it from the headband.

Positioning the Microphone
The microphone boom arm is flexible; you can gently
bend the boom and position it to suit the curve
of your face.
Holding the headset, rotate the headband to bring the boom
close to your cheek.
The ideal placement for the microphone is usually
at the tip of your mouth, not in front of it,
and about an inch from your face.
Make sure that the side of the microphone is positioned
to your mouth.

Turn on the headset.
Press and hold the ‘Call’button for 2 seconds. Release the button when the LED flashes 3
times and ‘Power on’voice notification can be heard in the speaker.
Turn off the headset.
Press and hold the ‘answer’button for 3 seconds. Release the button when the LED flashes
red 3 times and ‘Power off”voice notification can be heard in the speaker.
Before using the headset, it must be paired and connected to another Bluetooth source
device, such as a mobile phone or the BTD1000 dongle. For pairing instructions of Bluetooth
source device, check the user guide of the device.
General procedure to pair to your smartphone
⚫Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
⚫Put the headset in pairing mode.
◼make sure the headset is powered on.
◼Press and hold the mute button for 1 second until the LED flashes.
◼When it goes to pairing mode, voice notification can be heard.
⚫Perform a search for Bluetooth devices on your smartphone.
⚫Connect to BT-700 when it is found.
⚫Blue LED is On and ‘Pairing successful. Connected’voice notification can be heard in the
speaker when pairing is completed.
Different phones have different ways to handle Bluetooth devices. Read the users manual of
your phone for more information. Some phones will connect to the headset automatically
when it is in range or when you return to your office. For other phones, it may be necessary to
Turning the headset on and off
Pairing

reconnect manually when the connection has been lost.
The pairing mode is active for 10 minutes. After that, the headset will enter standby mode. If
you want to cancel the pairing mode, press call button and then “Pairing Cancel.”Voice
notification can be heard.
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The default firmware version has 10 different language voice prompts. They are English,
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian.
To select languages, the headset should not yet be paired or connected to a Bluetooth device.
Press the “volume up/down”button for more than 2 seconds and the next available language
will be heard. If announced languages want to be used, just leave it.
Answer a call.
⚫Press the ‘Call’button shortly.
Reject a call.
⚫Press the ‘Call’button for 1 second when incoming call is ringing, and ‘Call rejected’
voice notification can be heard in speaker.
Make a call.
⚫Input numbers on the mobile phone and press the ‘Call”button shortly.
End a call.
⚫Press the “Call”button shortly or end the call on the mobile phone.
Set Voice Prompt Language
Using the headset

Last number redialing
⚫Press the “Call’’ button twice and you can hear ‘Redialing’voice notification in speaker.
Mute On/Off
⚫Press and release the mute button and ‘Mute On’is heard in speaker.
⚫Press again to resume the call and ‘Mute Off’voice notification can be heard in speaker.
Volume adjustment
⚫Press volume up/volume down to adjust the
listening volume. There is a small notch on
each volume button that makes them easy to
find. The headset listening volume can also
be adjusted on the phone.
Note that high listening volume settings may
cause echo or other noise on the line, for one
or both parties on the line. Try to lower the
listening volume if this is the case.
Important! –High listening volume settings
may be harmful to your hearing.

Safe and efficient use
Do not expose your product to humidity, liquid, or extreme temperature conditions. Such
conditions, or other rough treatment such as dropping or bending the product may damage it.
Do not use any accessories or chargers other than original intended for use with this product.
Neither headset nor charger contain any user serviceable parts and must not be opened.
A Bluetooth device use radio signals to communicate with other devices. The power of this
radio signal is low, maximum 0.001 Watts. Do not use the product where it is forbidden, for
example in airplanes, at hospitals, in blasting areas or in explosive atmospheres. Radio signals
may interfere with other electronic devices, especially if these are not shielded.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if headsets are used at high listening
volumes for longer periods of time. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt to
high listening volume over time, especially in a noisy environment where the level of sound
may seem normal even if the volume is high. Reduce the time you use a headset with high
listening volume.
Battery information
The device is equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery. A new battery will need
a few charging cycles before it can reach maximum capacity. A fully charged battery will be
discharged naturally even if the headset is not used.
Battery capacity and life span may be reduced if the device is exposed to extreme high or low
temperatures, for example if it is left in a car. A device with a cold or hot battery may stop
working until it is back to normal (room) temperature. Battery capacity at temperatures
below -0oC is reduced.
Never dispose of batteries in open fire since they may explode. Always dispose of use
Technical information

batteries and electronic devices according to local recycling regulations.
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC notification to users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by consulting with a dealer or an experienced
technician for technical assistance.
Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING & SAFETY INFORMATION
The antenna(s) used for this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Troubleshooting
If you have problems connecting the headset to your phone, do as follows:
⚫Check that the headset is charged, turned on and within 10 meters of the phone.
⚫Check that Bluetooth is switched on your phone.
⚫Check that the headset is listed as a headset device in your phone and also connected.
You may need to re-connect to the headset.
⚫Try removing the headset from the phone, then pair and connect again.
Some features are not possible to use with certain phones:
⚫Check the user manual of your phone for missing settings or functions that needs to be
activated.
⚫Different mobile phone manufacturers may implement Bluetooth functions in different
ways. The unit should work with all phones that support the Headset and Hands-free
Bluetooth profiles, but functionality may vary depending on the telephone model you
use. You might also want to check for the latest firmware for your phone.
Help and tips

Maintenance
Your headset is a technically advanced device containing circuit boards and fine mechanics,
made from top grade components. To increase reliability and life span, always treat your
headset with care.
⚫Do not expose the headset to moist, liquids, rain or dust.
⚫Store the product at a dry and dust-free location.
⚫For cleaning, use a dry cloth.
⚫Do not store a fully charged headset in the charging stand for longer periods of time.
⚫Ear cushions are available as spare parts.
We will repair or replace, at our opinion, this product if found defective due to materials or
workmanship within the warranty period beginning from the original date of purchase.
This product is warranted by authorized representative for the period specified.
The Original dated purchase receipt must be presented to the authorized service center
when service is rendered. On all carry-in models, transportation to and from the service
station is the responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty does not cover damages due to accident, fire, flood, earthquake and/or
other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or
unauthorized repairs, commercial use or damages occurred in shipping. Exterior and
interior finish, lamps, glass, plastics parts and temperature probes are not covered under
this warranty. Customer adjustment according to the user’s manual are not covered under
this warranty. This warranty is automatically void if the serial number is missing or altered.
Warranty and service

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