Nokia BH-217 User manual

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/.
© 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved.
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
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 sensitive 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 charger
from the headset (or from the clip
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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 cellular
phone. 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.
Switch the headset off
Place the headset into the clip or car
cradle, or press and hold the
multifunction key for about 5 seconds.
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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 cellular phone 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
cellular phone.
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.
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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, change the paired
device settings in the Bluetooth menu.
Basic use
Change the earplug
The headset may be provided with
different sized earplugs. Select the
earplug that fits the best and is the
most comfortable for your ear.
To change the earplug, pull the
current earplug from the earpiece, and
push the new earplug 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.
You can rotate the earplug 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
earplug to the right for the best fit. If
you wear an earring, make sure it is
not accidentally attached to the
earplug.
To place the headset on the ear, slide
the earloop behind your ear (9), and
gently push the earpiece against your
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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 accident or collision.
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
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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 cellular phone
in the normal way when the headset is
connected to it.
To redial the number you last called (if
your cellular phone 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 dialing (if your
cellular phone supports this feature
with the headset), when no call is in
progress, press and hold the
multifunction key for about 2 seconds
when the headset is not in the clip or
cradle. Proceed as described in the
user guide of the cellular phone.
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.
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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
redialing or voice dialing, 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 multifunction
key.
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,
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