Grandstream Networks GXP2140 User manual

GXP2140/GXP2160 Bluetooth User Guide
Grandstream Networks, Inc.
GXP2140/GXP2160
BLUETOOTH USER GUIDE

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GXP2140/GXP2160 Bluetooth User Guide
Index
OVERVIEW ...............................................................................................................................................2
BASIC FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................2
TURN BLUETOOTH ON OR OFF.........................................................................................................3
CHANGE GXP2140/GXP2160 BLUETOOTH NAME............................................................................3
PAIRING TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE ..................................................................................................3
CONNECTING TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE ........................................................................................4
UNPAIRING AND DISCONNECTING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE ...........................................................5
USE BLUETOOTH HEADSET .................................................................................................................5
BT ON AND BT OFF ..............................................................................................................................6
HANDSFREE MODE ................................................................................................................................7
TURN ON/OFF HANDS FREE MODE ..................................................................................................7
CONNECT TO HANDS FREE DEVICE.................................................................................................8
USE BLUETOOTH PHONEBOOK ........................................................................................................8
INITIATE A CALL WITH HANDS FREE MODE .....................................................................................9

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OVERVIEW
Bluetooth is a proprietary, open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances
from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security.
GXP2140/GXP2160 supports Bluetooth Class 2 of version 2.1. On GXP2140/GXP2160, users could
connect to mobile phones (supporting Bluetooth) via hands free mode or use Bluetooth headset
answering calls.
This document serves as an end user guide on how to use Bluetooth headset and hands free mode on
GXP2140/GXP2160.
Please ensure your GXP2140/GXP2160 is on the latest firmware release:
http://www.grandstream.com/support/firmware.
Software release reference:
The original GA 1.0.1.6 build only supports connecting to Bluetooth Headsets.
The current Beta 1.0.2.9 supports both connecting to Bluetooth Headsets and Bluetooth Phones
(one at a time).
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Bluetooth related settings are under GXP2140/GXP2160's LCD Menu->System->Bluetooth. To connect
to a Bluetooth device, turn on GXP2140/GXP2160’s Bluetooth power first. The first time when using a
new Bluetooth device with the GXP2140/GXP2160, "pair" the device with the phone so that both devices
know how to connect securely to each other. After that, users could simply connect to a paired device.
Turn off Bluetooth if it's not used.
Figure 1: Bluetooth Configuration

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Table 1: Bluetooth Configuration
System -> Bluetooth
Bluetooth Status
Displays the status of Bluetooth. When Bluetooth power is on, the status is
“Discoverable”; when Bluetooth power is off, the status is “Off”.
Bluetooth MAC
Displays the GXP phone’s MAC address
Power
Turns on/off Bluetooth.
Handsfree Mode
Enables/Disables Handsfree mode
Bluetooth Name
Defines the GXP2140/GXP2160 Bluetooth name.
Start Scan
Starts to scan other Bluetooth devices in range. If found, user could press
“Pair” soft key, and enter Pin code to pair to other Bluetooth devices.
Discoverable
Defines whether the phone is discoverable by other Bluetooth devices, when
Bluetooth power is on.
TURN BLUETOOTH ON OR OFF
1. Go to GXP2140/GXP2160's LCD MENU->System->Bluetooth
2. Highlight Power option by pressing Up/Down arrow key
3. When the Power option is highlighted, pressing LEFT/RIGHT arrow key to turn on/off Bluetooth.
Note: While Bluetooth is turned on, GXP2140/GXP2160 is discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. To
make the phone undiscoverable, user needs to turn off Bluetooth.
CHANGE GXP2140/GXP2160 BLUETOOTH NAME
Under Bluetooth Name option user can change the Bluetooth name of GXP2140/GXP2160. When
discovered by other Bluetooth devices, GXP2140/GXP2160 will show the name configured in this option.
1. Go to GXP2140/GXP2160's LCD MENU->System->Bluetooth
2. Highlight Bluetooth Name option by pressing Up/Down arrow key
3. Enter the desired Bluetooth name from keypad.
PAIRING TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE
Before connecting GXP2140/GXP2160 with other Bluetooth device, users must pair them first. They will
stay paired afterwards unless they are unpaired.
1. Go to GXP2140/GXP2160's LCD MENU->System->Bluetooth

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2. Enter Start Scan option
3. The GXP2140/GXP2160 scans and displays the Names of all available Bluetooth devices in range.
See Figure 2 Scan Bluetooth Device.
If the device you would like to pair with does not show up in the list, ensure that the device is turned
on and set to be discoverable. If need, user could press “Clear” and “Rescan”soft keys to restart the
scan;
Figure 2: Scan Bluetooth Device
4. The discovered devices will show in the scan result list with device name. If it is not paired, it will
show "Unpaired" behind the device name. Select the device name, and press “Pair”soft key to pair it.
Then a window will prompt up. See Figure 3 Pairing to Bluetooth Device. User may input the Pin code
in the window, and press “OK”soft key to start pairing.
Note: Usually, the default Bluetooth headset Pin code is 0000.
Figure 3: Pairing to Bluetooth Device
CONNECTING TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE

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After successfully paired, the GXP2140/GXP2160 will show "Paired" behind the Bluetooth device name in
the scan list. Highlight the device name and press “Connect”soft key to connect.
Once connected, the GXP2140/GXP2160 will show “Connected”behind the Bluetooth device name in the
scan list.
Figure 4: Bluetooth Device Connected
UNPAIRING AND DISCONNECTING A BLUETOOTH DEVICE
In the Bluetooth settings, highlight the Bluetooth device name and press “Disconnect”/”Unpair”soft key to
disconnect/unpair the Bluetooth device.
Figure 5: Disconnect Bluetooth Device
USE BLUETOOTH HEADSET
On GXP2140/GXP2160, user can answer/terminate incoming call from Bluetooth headset.

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BT ON AND BT OFF
After Bluetooth headset is successfully connected, the GXP2140/GXP2160 will show “BT On”soft key on
call screen. User may press it to active Bluetooth headset. See Figure 6 BT is OFF.
Figure 6: BT is OFF
When “BT Off”soft key shows up in call screen and the Bluetooth icon on status bar changes to be solid,
it means the Bluetooth headset is ready to use. See Figure 7 BT is ON.
Figure 7: BT is ON
When BT is on, both Bluetooth headset and GXP2140/GXP2160 will alert for incoming calls. User may
press the answer button on Bluetooth headset to answer the incoming call.
During an active call, user may switch the audio channel between Bluetooth headset and phone handset
by pressing “BT Off”/”BT On”soft key.

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HANDSFREE MODE
By connecting cell phone to GXP2140/GXP2160 phone via hands free mode, user can sync up cellphone
phonebook to GXP phone and make calls on GXP phone via cell phone account. GXP2140/GXP2160
plays the role of Bluetooth headset in hands free mode.
NOTE: The cell phone is required to support Bluetooth function. GXP2140/GXP2160 can connect to at
most one hands free device each time.
TURN ON/OFF HANDS FREE MODE
On GXP2140/GXP2160 keypad menu, go to System -> Bluetooth -> Handsfree Mode. Turn on /off
Hands Free mode by pressing LEFT/RIGHT arrow key. See Figure 8 Turn on Hands Free Mode.
Figure 8: Turn On Hands Free Mode
When Hands Free mode is on, the Hands Free Account will show up on idle screen. See Figure 9 Hands
Free Enabled. If no hands free device is connected, the account will be highlighted in red background on
main screen.
Figure 9: Hand Free Enabled

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CONNECT TO HANDS FREE DEVICE
The hands free account virtually maps to Line 4. Press line key 4. It will bring up Bluetooth scan page. In
scan page, highlight the desired Bluetooth device from discovered list. Then pair and connect to the
device. After connected successfully, the Hands Free Account will be highlighted in green background and
the Bluetooth icon will turn to solid. See Figure 10 Hands Free Account Connected. The Bluetooth icon is
circled in red.
Figure 10: Hands Free Account Connected
USE BLUETOOTH PHONEBOOK
After hands free account is connected, the cell phone phonebook will be loaded to GXP2140/GXP2160.
1. Go to LCD Menu –> Contacts to see Bluetooth Phonebook option
2. Press “Select” soft key to enter Bluetooth phonebook and see the connected cell phone’s contacts
Figure 11: Bluetooth Phonebook
In Bluetooth phonebook, user can enter number digits to search contacts and phone will list the matching

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ones. The entered numbers will show in Search blank. See Figure 12 Search under Bluetooth Phonebook.
When one contact is highlighted, user can press round Menu button to check contact details.
Figure 12: Search under Bluetooth Phonebook
INITIATE A CALL WITH HANDS FREE MODE
When one contact entry is highlighted, user can make a call to it by pressing “SEND” button. The call will
be initiated from hands free account (user’s cell phone).
In idle screen, when the hands free account is connected, pressing the last Line Key will bring up call
screen (Line Key 4 for GXP2140; Line Key 6 for GXP2160). User can enter the destination number from
key pad followed by “SEND” button to dial out.
Figure 13: Hands Free Call Screen