Samsung HM1700 User manual

Headset
HM1700

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Español.................................................................................................... 37
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Getting started
Your headset overview............................................................................... 5
Button functions........................................................................................... 6
Charging the headset................................................................................. 7
Wearing the headset................................................................................... 9
Using your headset
Turning the headset on or off................................................................11
Using voice prompts.................................................................................12
Pairing and connecting the headset..................................................14
Using call functions ...................................................................................19
Resetting the headset...............................................................................23
Contents

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Appendix
Frequently asked questions...................................................................24
Certification and Safety approvals .....................................................26
UL certified travel adapter......................................................................27
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY..........................................................28
Specifications...............................................................................................36

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Copyright
Copyright © 2011 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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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
Package includes and not limited to ear rubbers, ear hook and user manual.•
The items supplied with your headset may vary depending on your region.•
Talk button
Indicator light
Microphone
Volume button
Ear hook
Charger jack
Power switch
Earpiece

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Button functions
Button Function
Power
switch Slide the switch to turn the headset on or off.•
Talk
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Pairing mode.•
Press to make or answer a call.•
Press to end a call.•
Press and hold to reject 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.
Connect the charger to the charger jack.1
Plug the charger in to the wall outlet. During charging, the2
indicator light will turn red.
If charging does not begin, unplug the travel adapter and plug
it in again.
When the headset is fully charged, the red indicator light3
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 will 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 beeps and the indicator light flashes red. 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. If it does not fit your ear, replace it with
the other.
Right
Right
Left 
Left 

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Using your headset
This section explains how to turn the headset on, pair and connect 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 Bluetooth 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 up the power switch. The blue indicator light flashes 4 times.•
If the headset is turned on for the first time, it will go into Pairing mode immediately and
the Pairing mode stays for 3 minutes.
To turn the headset off
Slide down the power switch. The indicator light flashes blue and red then turns off.•

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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 prompt, make sure the voice prompt feature is turned on.
Turning the voice prompt on or off
To turn voice prompts on
In Pairing mode, press and hold the Volume up button for 3 seconds to turn the Voice prompt on.
The blue indicator light flashes 2 times. You will here “Ready to Pair, Pin code is 0000” repeatedly
from your headset.
To enter Pairing mode, see page 14.
To turn voice prompts off
In Pairing mode, press and hold the Volume down button for 3 seconds to turn the Voice prompt
off.
The red indicator light flashes 2 times. With it turned off, the repeated mention is stopped.

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Changing the language for the voice prompt
The headset provides following these languages: English, Spanish. The default setting is English.
In Pairing mode, press and hold both volume buttons simultaneously to select language.•
Status Voice prompt
When you turn the headset
on or off
“Power on” or “Power off”
When you enter Pairing mode “Ready to pair. Pin code is 0000”
When you connect the headset
to devices
“Device connected” or
“2 devices connected”
When you disconnect the
headset from the device
“Device disconnected”
When a call is ended “Call terminated”

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Pairing and connecting the headset
Pairing means 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 to each other.
Pairing and connecting the headset with a phone
Enter Pairing mode.1
With the headset turned on, press and hold the Talk button for 3 seconds. The blue•
indicator light stays lit.
Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the headset (see your phone’s2
user manual).
Select the headset (HM1700) from the list of devices found by your phone.3
If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to pair and connect the headset to your4
phone.

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Your headset supports the Simple Pairing feature which allows the headset to be paired•
with a Bluetooth device without requesting a PIN. This feature is available for devices that
are compliant with Bluetooth version 2.1 or higher.
If your phone supports Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), you can also listen to•
music with your headset. You cannot control playback using your headset.
Pairing via the Active pairing feature
With the Active pairing feature, your headset automatically look for a Bluetooth device and try to
make a connection with it.
This feature is available for mobile phones, but the phone’s Bluetooth visibility option must be
set to on.
In Pairing mode (solid blue indicator light), press and hold the Talk button. The indicator light•
color changes to violet.
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 available on some devices.•

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When the headset pairs with your phone, a connection is made through the Hands-Free•
Profile. To make a connection through another profile, such as Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile (A2DP), check the phone’s user manual on how to pair the Bluetooth
device.
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 2 times.
To turn Multi-point feature off
In Pairing mode, press and hold the Volume
down button.
The red indicator light flashes2times.
Connect with the first Bluetooth phone.1
Press and hold the Talk button for 3 seconds to enter Pairing mode.2
Activate the Bluetooth feature on the second Bluetooth phone and search for the headset.3
Select the headset (HM1700) from the list of devices found by the second Bluetooth phone.4

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If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to connect the headset to the second5
Bluetooth phone.
Reconnect to the headset from the first Bluetooth phone.6
When connecting the headset to 2 Bluetooth phones, 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 way is same as phones.
When the phone and the music device are connected with the headset, you can make or answer a
call while you are listening to music from the music device.
If your headset is already connected with the Bluetooth phone using Advanced Audio•
Distribution Profile (A2DP), you cannot connect with another music device.
You cannot control playback using your headset.•

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Reconnecting the headset
To reconnect to the paired phone
Press the Talk button on the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.•
To reconnect to the music device
Press and hold the Volume up button on the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your•
music device.
Your headset will attempt to automatically reconnect each time you turn it on. This feature
may be unavailable on some phones. If the Multi-point feature is activated, your headset will
attempt to reconnect to the two most recently connected devices.
Disconnecting the headset
Turn off the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.