Nokia BH-218 User manual

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Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-218
Issue 1.0

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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that this BH-218 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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Issue 1.0
Introduction
With the Nokia Bluetooth Headset
BH-218, you can handle calls
easier than ever. To answer a call,
just pick up the earpiece and talk.
The headset automatically
switches on, connects to your
device, and answers the call.
Read this user guide carefully
before using the headset. Also,
read the user guide for the
compatible device that you
connect to the headset.
This product may contain small
parts. Keep them out of the reach
of small children.
The surface of this device is nickel-
free.
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology
allows you to connect compatible
devices without cables. The
headset and the other device do
not need to be in line of sight, but
they should be within 10 metres
(33 feet) of each other.
Connections may be subject to
interference from obstructions,
such as walls, or other electronic
devices.

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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.
Get started
The headset contains the
following parts shown on the title
page: storage slot with indicator
light (1), microphone (2), mute
switch (3), earpiece (4), clip (5),
answer/end key (6), and charger
connector (7).
Before using the headset, you
must charge the battery and pair
the headset with a compatible
device.
Parts of the device are magnetic.
Metallic materials may be attracted
to the device. Do not place credit
cards or other magnetic storage
media near the device, because
information stored on them may be
erased.
Charge the battery
Before charging the battery,
carefully read "Battery and
charger information".
1. Connect the charger to a wall
outlet.
2. Connect the charger cable to
the charger connector.
The red indicator light is
displayed during charging.
Charging the battery fully may
take up to 2 hours.

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3. When the battery is fully
charged, the green indicator
light is displayed. Disconnect
the charger from the headset,
then from the wall outlet.
When you unplug a charger,
hold and pull the plug, not the
cord.
The fully charged battery has
power for up to 8 hours of talk
time. When you keep the earpiece
in the storage slot, the fully
charged battery has power for up
to 3 months of standby time.
When you do not keep the
earpiece in the slot, the standby
time is up to 150 hours.
To check the battery charge when
the headset is not connected to a
charger, press the answer/end 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 earpiece from the
storage slot. The headset beeps,
and the green indicator light
flashes slowly while the headset
tries to connect to the last or two
last connected devices.

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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. If the headset has
not been paired with a device, it
automatically enters pairing
mode.
Switch the headset off
Place the earpiece into the storage
slot. 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.
If voice prompts are activated, the
headset guides you with audible
notifications when you pair and
connect it.
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.

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If the headset has been
previously paired with a device,
to activate pairing mode, make
sure the earpiece is placed in
the storage slot, and remove
the earpiece from the slot
while you press and hold the
answer/end key for about 5
seconds. 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.
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 answer/end 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.

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Basic use
Select the earpad
The headset may be provided with
different sized earpads. Select the
earpad that fits the best for your
ear.
To change the earpad, pull the
current earpad from the earpiece,
and push the new earpad into
place.
Wear the headset and store
the earpiece in the slot
Use the clip to attach the headset
to your clothing (9).
To use the headset for calling,
gently push the earpiece into your
ear.
To have the earpiece within easy
reach when you do not use the
headset, place the earpiece into
the storage slot.
When the earpiece is in the slot,
the headset is switched off. When
you remove the earpiece from the
slot, the headset automatically
switches on.
To place the earpiece into the slot,
press the earpiece so that it stays
firmly in place. To remove the
earpiece from the slot, pull it out.
Change the volume
The headset automatically adjusts
the volume according to ambient
noise.
The selected volume level is saved
for the device that is currently
connected to the headset.

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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 answer/end key
twice when the earpiece is not in
the storage slot.
To activate voice dialling (if your
mobile device supports this
feature with the headset), when
no call is in progress, press and
hold the answer/end key for about
2 seconds when the earpiece is not
in the storage slot. Proceed as
described in the user guide of the
mobile device.
To answer a call, remove the
earpiece from the storage slot. The
headset automatically switches
on, connects to your device, and
answers the call. If the earpiece is
not in the storage slot, press the
answer/end key. To reject a call,
press the answer/end key twice, or
place the earpiece into the storage
slot.
To end a call, place the earpiece
into the storage slot, or press the
answer/end key when the earpiece
is not in the storage slot.
To mute the microphone, slide the
mute key towards the microphone
(8). The red area of the mute
switch is displayed. To unmute the
microphone, slide the mute key to
the opposite direction.
To switch a call between the
headset and a compatible
connected device, press and hold
the answer/end 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 off 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 answer/
end key.
To answer a call on one connected
device and put the active call on
hold on the other device, press and
hold the answer/end 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 answer/end key.
To switch between the active call
on one device and the call on hold
on the other device, press and hold
the answer/end key for about 2
seconds.
Activate or deactivate voice
prompts
Press and hold the answer/end key
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from the slot, and continue to
press and hold the key for about 5
seconds. The blue indicator light
starts to flash quickly. Press and
hold the answer/end key for about
8 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 answer/end
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.
Battery and charger information
This device has an internal,
nonremovable, rechargeable battery.
Do not attempt to remove the battery
from the device as you may damage
the device. This device is intended for
use when supplied with power from
the following chargers: AC-3, AC-4,
AC-5, AC-8, AC-15, DC-4, and DC-9.
The exact charger model number may
vary depending on the type of plug.

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The plug variant is identified by one
of the following: E, X, AR, U, A, C, K,
or B. The battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times, but it
will eventually wear out.
Talk and standby times are estimates
only. Actual times are affected by, for
example, device settings, features
being used, battery condition, and
temperature.
If the battery has not been used for a
long time, to begin charging, you
may need to connect the charger,
then disconnect and reconnect it.
If the battery is completely
discharged, it may take several
minutes before the charging
indicator is displayed.
When your charger is not in use,
unplug it from the electrical plug and
the device. Do not leave a fully
charged battery connected to a
charger, as overcharging may shorten
the battery's lifetime. If left unused, a
fully charged battery will lose its
charge over time.
Always keep the battery between
15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).
Extreme temperatures reduce the
capacity and lifetime of the battery.
A device with a hot or cold battery
may not work temporarily.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as
they may explode. Dispose of
batteries according to local
regulations. Recycle when possible.
Do not dispose as household waste.
Use the charger for its intended
purpose only. Improper use or use of
unapproved chargers may present a
risk of fire, explosion, or other hazard,
and may invalidate any approval or
warranty. If you believe the charger is
damaged, take it to a service centre
for inspection before continuing to
use it. Never use a damaged charger.
Only use the charger indoors.

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Take care of your device
Handle your device, charger and
accessories with care. The following
suggestions help you protect your
warranty coverage.
• Keep the device dry. Precipitation,
humidity, and all types of liquids
or moisture can contain minerals
that corrode electronic circuits. If
your device gets wet, allow it to
dry completely.
• Do not use or store the device in
dusty or dirty areas. Moving parts
and electronic components can
be damaged.
• Do not store the device in high
temperatures. High temperatures
can shorten the life of the device,
damage the battery, and warp or
melt plastics.
• Do not store the device in cold
temperatures. When the device
warms to its normal temperature,
moisture can form inside the
device and damage electronic
circuits.
• Do not attempt to open the
device.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the
device. Rough handling can break
internal circuit boards and
mechanics.
• Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to
clean the surface of the device.
• Do not paint the device. Paint can
clog the moving parts and prevent
proper operation.
Recycle
Always return your used electronic
products, batteries, and packaging
materials to dedicated collection
points. This way you help prevent
uncontrolled waste disposal and
promote the recycling of materials.
Check product environmental

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information and how to recycle your
Nokia products at www.nokia.com/
werecycle, or with a mobile device,
www.nokia.mobi/werecycle.
The crossed-out wheeled-
bin symbol on your product,
battery, literature, or
packaging reminds you that
all electrical and electronic
products, batteries, and
accumulators must be taken
to separate collection at the
end of their working life.
This requirement applies in
the European Union. Do not
dispose of these products as
unsorted municipal waste.
For more information on the
environmental attributes of
your device, see
www.nokia.com/
ecodeclaration.