Nokia BH-217 User manual

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Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-217
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, NOKIA CORPORATION declares
that this BH-217 product is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC. A copy of the Declaration of
Conformity can be found at http://
www.nokia.com/phones/
declaration_of_conformity/.
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Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Introduction
With the Nokia Bluetooth Headset
BH-217, you can make and answer
calls hands-free with your
compatible mobile device.
Read this user guide carefully before
using the headset. Also, read the
user guide for the device that you
connect to the headset.
Warning: The connector of
the clip and car cradle may
contain a small amount of
nickel. Persons who are
sensitised to nickel may
have symptoms from prolonged skin
contact with the connector.
Bluetooth compatibility
The headset is compliant with the
Bluetooth Specification 2.1 + EDR
supporting the Headset Profile 1.1
and Hands-Free Profile 1.5. Check
with the manufacturers of other
devices to determine their
compatibility with this device.

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Get started
The headset contains the following
parts shown on the title page:
multifunction key (1), earloop (2),
indicator light (3), earpiece (4),
microphone (5), and charger
connector (6).
Before using the headset, you must
charge the battery and pair the
headset with a compatible device.
Compatible chargers
This device is intended for use when
supplied with power from the
following chargers: AC-3, AC-4, AC-
5, AC-8, DC-4 and DC-9. The exact
charger model number may vary
depending on the type of plug. The
plug variant is identified by one of
the following: E, X, AR, U, A, C, K, or
B.
Charge the battery
1. Connect the charger to a wall
outlet.
2. Connect the charger cable to the
charger connector.
To charge the headset when it is
in the clip or car cradle, insert
the lower end of the headset into
the clip or car cradle (12), and
connect the charger cable to the
charger connector on the clip or
cradle (13).
The red indicator light is
displayed during charging.
Charging the battery fully may
take up to 2 hours.
3. When the battery is fully
charged, the green indicator
light is displayed. Disconnect the
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from the clip or car cradle), then
from the wall outlet.
The fully charged battery has power
for up to 5 hours of talk time. When
you keep the headset in the clip or
car cradle, the fully charged battery
has power for up to 3 months of
standby time. When you use the
headset without the clip or cradle,
the standby time is up to 100 hours.
To check the battery charge when
the headset is not connected to a
charger, press the multifunction key
when the headset is connected to a
mobile device. If the indicator light
is green, the charge level is
sufficient. If the light is yellow, you
may need to recharge the battery
soon. If the light is red, recharge the
battery.
When the battery charge is low, the
headset beeps every 5 minutes, the
red indicator light flashes, and if
voice prompts are activated, there is
an audible notification. If voice
prompts are activated, there is also
an audible notification when the
battery is completely discharged.
Switch the headset on
Remove the headset from the clip or
car cradle. If the headset is not in
the clip or cradle, press the
multifunction key. The headset
beeps, and the green indicator light
flashes slowly while the headset
tries to connect to the last or two
last connected devices.
When the headset is connected to
at least one device and is ready for
use, the blue indicator light flashes
slowly. If the headset has not been
paired with a device, it
automatically enters pairing mode.

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Switch the headset off
Place the headset into the clip or car
cradle, or press and hold the
multifunction key for about 5
seconds. The headset beeps, and the
red indicator light is briefly
displayed.
If the headset is not connected to a
device within about 30 minutes, it
switches off automatically.
Pair and connect the headset
Before using the headset, you must
pair and connect it to a compatible
device.
You can pair the headset with up to
eight devices, but you can connect
it to a maximum of two devices at a
time.
To pair and connect the headset to a
device:
1. Make sure your mobile device is
switched on and the headset is
off.
2. If the headset has not been
previously paired with a device,
switch on the headset. The
headset enters pairing mode, and
the blue indicator light starts to
flash quickly.
If the headset has been
previously paired with a device,
make sure the headset is
switched off and not placed in
the clip or car cradle, and press
and hold the multifunction key
for about 5 seconds until the
blue indicator light starts to
flash quickly.
3. Within about 3 minutes, activate
Bluetooth on your device, and
set it to search for Bluetooth
devices. For details, see the user
guide of your mobile device.

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4. Select the headset from the list
of found devices.
5. If necessary, enter the passcode
0000 to pair and connect the
headset to your device.
In some devices, you may need to
make the connection separately
after pairing.
When the headset is connected to
at least one device and is ready for
use, the blue indicator light flashes
slowly.
To manually connect the headset to
the last used device, press and hold
the multifunction key for about 2
seconds (when no other device is
connected), or make the connection
in the Bluetooth menu of the device.
You may be able to set your device
so that the headset connects to it
automatically. To activate this
feature in a Nokia device, modify
the paired device settings in the
Bluetooth menu.
Basic use
Change the earpad
The headset may be provided with
different sized earpads. Select the
earpad that fits the best and is the
most comfortable for your ear.
To change the earpad, pull the
current earpad from the earpiece,
and push the new earpad into place
(7).
Place the headset on the ear
To use the headset with the earloop,
attach the earloop to it (11). To
detach the earloop, gently pull it
from the headset.

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You can rotate the earpad to keep
the headset securely in the ear (8).
For example, if you use the headset
on the right ear, you may need to
rotate the earpad to the right for
the best fit. If you wear an earring,
make sure it is not accidentally
attached to the earpad.
To place the headset on the ear,
slide the earloop behind your ear (9),
and gently push the earpiece
against your ear. Point the headset
towards your mouth (10).
Store in the clip or car cradle
When you do not keep the headset
on your ear, store it in the clip or car
cradle. When the headset is in the
clip or cradle, it is switched off.
When you remove the headset from
the clip or cradle, the headset
automatically switches on.
To place the headset into the clip or
cradle, slide the headset into place
(14). To remove the headset, slide it
out.
Install the car cradle
When you install the cradle in a car,
make sure it does not interfere with
or hinder the steering or braking
systems or other systems used in the
operation of the vehicle (for
example, airbags) or disturb your
field of vision while driving. Check
that the deployment of the airbag is
not blocked or impaired in any way.
To install the car cradle, peel off the
protective sheet from the cradle,
and press the cradle against a flat
surface so that it stays firmly in
place. Do not install the cradle in a
place where you might come in
contact with it in the event of an
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Use the car cradle
When you use the headset with the
cradle in a car, obey all local laws.
Always keep your hands free to
operate the vehicle while driving.
Your first consideration while
driving should be road safety. Only
operate the headset or car cradle if
it is safe to do so under all driving
conditions.
Periodically check that the adhesive
at the bottom of the car cradle is
firmly attached, especially if the
ambient temperature changes a lot.
It is recommended that you do not
leave the car cradle inside the
vehicle in direct sunlight or in
excessive heat.
Adjust volume
The headset automatically adjusts
the volume according to ambient
noise. To manually adjust the
volume, use the volume controls of
the connected device.
The selected volume level is saved
for the device that is currently
connected to the headset.
Calls
To make a call, use your mobile
device in the normal way when the
headset is connected to it.
To redial the number you last called
(if your mobile device supports this
feature with the headset), when no
call is in progress, press the
multifunction key twice when the
headset is not in the clip or car
cradle.
To activate voice dialling (if your
mobile device supports this feature
with the headset), when no call is in
progress, press and hold the
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the clip or cradle. Proceed as
described in the user guide of the
mobile device.
To answer a call, remove the
headset from the clip or cradle. If
the headset is not in the clip or
cradle, press the multifunction key.
To reject a call, press the
multifunction key twice, or place
the headset into the clip or cradle.
To end a call, place the headset into
the clip or cradle, or press the
multifunction key when the headset
is not in the clip or cradle.
To switch a call between the
headset and a compatible
connected device, press and hold
the multifunction key for about 2
seconds.
Connect to two devices
The headset can be connected to
two devices at the same time.
Pair and connect to two devices
To pair the headset with two
devices, switch on the headset,
activate pairing mode, and pair it
with the first device. Switch off the
headset, activate pairing mode, and
pair it with the second device.
To connect the headset to the two
devices, switch the headset off and
back on.
Handle calls
If the headset can connect to two
devices at the same time and you
use redialling or voice dialling, the
call is made on the device that you
last used to make a call when the
headset was connected to it.
To answer a call on one connected
device and end the active call on the
other device, press the
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To answer a call on one connected
device and put the active call on
hold on the other device, press and
hold the multifunction key for about
2 seconds.
To end the active call on one
connected device and make the call
on hold active on the other device,
press the multifunction key.
To switch between the active call on
one device and the call on hold on
the other device, press and hold the
multifunction key for about 2
seconds.
Activate or deactivate voice
prompts
Make sure the headset is switched
off and not placed in the clip or car
cradle. Press and hold the
multifunction key for about 5
seconds, and press and hold the
multifunction key again for about 2
seconds.
When you activate the prompts, the
green indicator light flashes once.
When you deactivate the prompts,
the yellow light flashes once. In
both cases, there is also an audible
notification.
Clear pairings
To clear the pairings from the
headset, switch off the headset, and
press and hold the multifunction
key for about 8 seconds. The headset
beeps twice, the red and green
indicator lights alternate, and the
headset enters pairing mode.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot connect the headset
to your compatible device, make
sure the headset is charged,
switched on, and paired with the
device.