Samsung HM-1900 User manual

www.samsung.com
Printed in China
GH68-36873G
America A. 04/2012. Rev. 1.0

Headset
HM1900

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Recycling Direct
To dispose electronics properly, follow the recycling process regulated in your area or
go to Samsung website to nd the nearest recycling location:
www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect
Or call, (877) 278–0799.
Reciclado directo
Para desechar electrónicos correctamente, siga el proceso de reciclaje regulado en su
área o visite el sitio web de Samsung para encontrar el establecimiento de reciclaje
más cercano:
www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect
O llame al [phone].

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Contents
Getting started
Your headset overview..............................................................................................................................8
Button functions..........................................................................................................................................9
Charging the headset............................................................................................................................. 10
Wearing the headset............................................................................................................................... 12
Using your headset
Turning the headset on or off ............................................................................................................. 14
Turning the indicator light on or off................................................................................................. 14
Pairing and connecting the headset................................................................................................ 15
Using call functions ................................................................................................................................. 18
Using voice prompts............................................................................................................................... 21
Resetting the headset............................................................................................................................. 23
Appendix
Frequently asked questions................................................................................................................. 24
Certification and Safety approvals ................................................................................................... 26
UL certified travel adapter.................................................................................................................... 27
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................................................................... 28
Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 33
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Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics
This user manual is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior
written permission of Samsung Electronics.
Trademarks
SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung•
Electronics.
Bluetooth•®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. More
information about Bluetooth is available at www.bluetooth.com
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.•
Please read this manual before operating your headset, and keep it for future reference.
Graphics used in this manual are for illustration purposes. The actual products may vary.

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Please read all Safety precautions before using your headset to ensure safe and proper use.
Safety precautions
When using your headset while driving, follow local regulations in the region you are in.•
Never disassemble or modify your headset for any reason. Doing this may cause the•
headset to malfunction or become combustible. Bring the headset to an authorized service
center to repair it.
Keep your device and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small•
parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Avoid exposing your device to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 °C or•
above 45 °C).
Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging
capacity and life of your device.
Do not allow your device to get wet — liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle•
your device with wet hands. Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer’s
warranty.
Avoid using your device’s light close to the eyes of children or animals.•
Do not use the device during a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms can cause the device•
to malfunction and increase the risk of electric shock.
Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. Exposure to loud
sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident. Use only
the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation.

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Getting started
Your headset overview
Make sure you have the following items: headset, travel adapter, ear hook, ear
rubbers and user manual. The supplied items may vary.
Volume button
Talk button
Ear hook
Earpiece Power switch
Microphone
Charging socket
Indicator light

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Button functions
Button Function
Power
switch Slide to turn the headset on or off.•
Talk
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Pairing mode.•
Press to answer or end a call.•
Press and hold to reject an incoming call.•
Press and hold to place a call on hold.•
Press and hold to switch between calls.•
Volume
Press to adjust the volume.•
Press and hold to turn the microphone on or off during a•
call.

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Charging the headset
This headset has a rechargeable internal battery which is non-removable. Make sure
the headset is fully charged before using it for the first time.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorized or Non-Samsung
chargers could cause damage to the headset or in extreme circumstances
an explosion, it could also invalidate any warranty on the product.
1Connect the travel adapter to the
charging socket on the headset.
2Plug the travel adapter in to the wall
outlet. During charging, the indicator
light will turn red. If charging does not
begin, unplug the travel adapter and
plug it in again.
3When the headset is fully charged, the
red indicator light changes to blue.
Unplug the travel adapter from the wall
outlet and the headset.

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Repeatedly charging and discharging of the headset, over time will cause•
the battery performance to diminish. This is normal for all rechargeable
batteries.
Never make or receive calls while charging, always disconnect your headset•
from the charger and answer the call.
Checking the battery level
To check the battery level, press and hold the Volume down button and the Talk
button at the same time. Depending on the battery level, the indicator light flashes
5 times in one of the following colors:
Battery level Indicator light color
Above 80% Blue
80 ~20% Violet
Below 20% Red
When the headset battery is low
The headset indicator light flashes red and you can hear beeps. If the headset powers
off during a call, the call will be automatically transferred to the phone.

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Wearing the headset
Depending on which ear you are going to wear the headset, simply adjust the ear
hook accordingly.
You can also use the optional ear rubbers instead of the ear hook. Remove
the earpiece cover and attach the ear rubber. Then, rotate the ear rubber left
or right slightly depending on which ear you are going to wear the headset.
Left Right

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Using your headset
This section explains how to turn the headset on or off, pair and connect the headset
to the phone, and use various functions.
Activated functions and features may differ depending on the phone type.•
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the•
Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), may be incompatible with your
headset.
To ensure you get the best performance from your headset
Keep the distance between your headset and device as small as possible and avoid•
placing your body or other objects in the signals path.
If you usually use your mobile phone with your right hand, wear the headset on•
your right ear.
Covering your headset or device could effect its performance so keep contact•
to a minimum.

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Turning the headset on or off
To turn the headset on
Slide the Power switch on. The blue indicator light flashes 4 times.
Turning the headset on for the first time, it will automatically enter pairing
mode for approx. 3 minutes.
To turn the headset off
Slide the Power switch off. The indicator light flashes blue and red then turns off.
Pairing and connecting the headset
Pairing means a unique and encrypted wireless connection between two Bluetooth
devices when they agree to communicate with each other.
In Pairing mode, two devices should be placed close enough.
Pairing and connecting the headset with a phone
1Enter Pairing mode. (The blue indicator light stays lit and stays for 3 minutes.)
Press and hold the Talk button for 3 seconds.•

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2Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the headset (see your
phone’s user manual).
3Select the headset (HM1900) from the list of devices found by your phone.
4If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to pair and connect the
headset to your phone. Once pairing is completed, the headset will attempt
to reconnect each time you turn it on.
Your headset supports the Simple Pairing feature which allows the headset to
be paired with a phone without requesting a PIN. This feature is available for
phones that are compliant with Bluetooth version 2.1 or higher.
Pairing via the Active pairing feature
With the Active pairing feature, your headset automatically looks for a Bluetooth
device within range and tries to make a connection with it.
Make sure the phone’s Bluetooth visibility option is set on.
In Pairing mode, press and hold the Talk button on the headset. The indicator light
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color changes to violet from blue. The headset will attempt active paring for up to
20 seconds.

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The Bluetooth phone you want to connect with must not be paired•
with other devices. If the phone is already connected to another device,
end the connection and restart the Active pairing feature.
This feature may not be supported on some devices.•
Connecting with two Bluetooth phones
With the Multi-point feature activated, your headset can be connected to 2 Bluetooth
phones at the same time.
To turn Multi-point feature on
In Pairing mode, press and hold the
Volume up button. The blue indicator
light flashes twice.
To turn Multi-point feature off
In Pairing mode, press and hold the
Volume down button. The red indicator
light flashes twice.
1After connecting with the first Bluetooth phone, enter Pairing mode again.
2Activate the Bluetooth feature on the second Bluetooth phone and search
for theheadset (see your phone’s user manual).
3Select the headset (HM1900) from the list of devices found by the second
Bluetooth phone.
4If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to connect the headset
to the second Bluetooth phone.

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5Reconnect to the headset from the first Bluetooth phone.
Some phones may not be able to connect as a second Bluetooth phone.
Connecting the headset with a music device
You can also pair and connect your headset with a music device such as an MP3
player. The process of connecting to a music device is the same as for connecting with
a phone. When connected to both devices (phone and music device) you can make or
receive a call on the phone while listening to music from the music device.
You cannot control playback using your headset.
Reconnecting the headset
If the connection is lost while in use:
Press the Talk button on the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.•
When the headset is paired with a phone, it will attempt to automatically
reconnect each time you turn it on. If the Multi-point feature is activated,
your headset will attempt to reconnect to the two most recently connected
devices. This feature may not be supported on some devices.

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Disconnecting the headset
Turn off the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
Using call functions
Available call functions may differ from phone to phone.•
Some functions are only available when using the Hands-Free profile.•
Making a call
Redialing the latest number
To redial the last number dialed on the primary phone:
Press and hold the Talk button.•
To redial the last number dialed on the secondary phone:
Press the Talk button twice.•
Some phones open the call log list on the first press of the Talk button. Press
the Talk button again to dial the selected number.
Dialing a number by voice
Press the Talk button.

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This function is only available on the primary phone.
Answering a call
Press the Talk button to answer a call when a call comes in.
Rejecting a call
Press and hold the Talk button to reject a call when a call comes in.
If you receive calls on both connected phones at the same time you can only
answer or reject the call on the primary phone.
Ending a call
Press the Talk button to end a call.
Options available during a call
You can use the following functions during a call.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.
You will hear a beep when the volume level of the headset reaches it’s lowest
or highest level.

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Muting the microphone
Press and hold the Volume up or down button to turn the microphone off so that the
person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you. When the microphone is turned
off, the headset beeps at regular intervals. Press and hold the Volume up or down
button again to turn the microphone back on.
Transferring a call from the phone to the headset
Press the Talk button on the headset to transfer a call from the phone to the headset.
Placing a call on hold
Press and hold the Talk button to place the current call on hold.
Answering a second call
Press the Talk button to end the first call and answer a second call.
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Press and hold the Talk button to place the first call on hold and answer a second
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call. To switch between the current call and the held call, press and hold the Talk
button.

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Using voice prompts
Voice prompts will inform you about the current status of the headset and usage
instructions. If you can’t hear any voice prompts, make sure the voice prompt feature
is turned on.
Turning the voice prompts on or off
To turn the voice prompts on
In Pairing mode, press and hold the Volume up button for 3 seconds. You will hear
“Voice prompt is on”.
To turn the voice prompts off
In Pairing mode, press and hold the Volume down button for 3 seconds. You will hear
“Voice prompts is off”.
Changing the language
The headset provides the following languages: English and Spanish. The default
setting is English.
In Pairing mode, press both volume buttons simultaneously to select a language.•