Samsung SBH900 User manual

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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
EU A. 03/2009. Rev. 1.0

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Contents
Getting started
Your headset overview ....................................................4
Button functions.............................................................6
Icons ............................................................................8
Charging the headset.................................................... 10
Wearing the headset ..................................................... 12
Using your headset
Turning the headset on or off ......................................... 14
Changing a display language.......................................... 15
Pairing and connecting the headset ................................. 15
Using call functions....................................................... 18
Using music control functions ......................................... 20
Setting a DNSe sound effect .......................................... 22
Listening to the FM radio ............................................... 23
Connecting the headset to a music player ........................ 24

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Appendix
Frequently asked questions............................................ 25
Warranty and parts replacement..................................... 27
Correct disposal of this product ...................................... 28
Correct disposal of batteries in this product...................... 29
Specications............................................................... 30

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Take the time to read through this user manual before using the SBH900
Bluetooth Headset.
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: Bxxxxxx
More information about Bluetooth is available at www.bluetooth.com.
Safety precautions
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 authorised service centre for repairs.
When using your headset while driving, follow local regulations in the
country or region you are in.
Avoid storage at high temperatures (above 50° C/122° F), such as in
a hot place or in direct sunlight, as this can damage performance and
reduce battery life.
Do not expose the headset or any of its parts to rain or other liquids.
Do not use the headset in humid places or handle it with wet hands.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening to the headset can damage
your hearing.
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Getting started
This section explains the proper use of your Bluetooth headset.
Your headset overview
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Volume up button
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Earphone jack
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Menu button
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Microphone
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Volume down button
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Music control buttons
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Charger jack
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Power switch
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Talk button
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Display
Make sure that you have the following items with your headset:
travel adapter, neckstrap, earphone, and user manual.
The items supplied with your headset may vary depending on your region.

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Button functions
Button Functions
Talk
Press to make or answer a call.
Press to end a call.
Press and hold, and then slide [ ] to
enter Pairing mode.
Press to unlock the touch buttons.
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Volume
control
Touch to adjust the volume.
During a call, touch and hold to mute the
microphone.
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Menu
Touch to turn the FM radio on or off.
Touch and hold to access or exit the
language selection menu.
During music playback, touch and hold to
access or exit the DNSe menu.
While listening to the FM radio, touch and
hold to access saved radio stations.
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Button Functions
REW Touch to skip backward.
Touch and hold to scan backward in a le.
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Play/Pause/
Stop
Touch to begin or pause playback.
Touch and hold to stop playback.
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FF Touch to skip forward.
Touch and hold to scan forward in a le.
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Power Slide to turn the headset on or off.

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Icons
Icon Descriptions
Touch buttons locked
Touch buttons unlocked
Incoming call
Dialled by voice
Call in progress
Connected to a Bluetooth device
Music player connected
Connected with both a Bluetooth device and music player

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Icon Descriptions
FM radio on
Saved radio stations full
No saved radio stations
Bluetooth deactivated
Microphone muted
Battery power level

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Charging the headset
This headset has a rechargeable internal battery which is non-
removable. Charge the battery completely before using the headset for
the rst time.
Using the charger
1Open the cover to the charger jack on the bottom of the headset.
2Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the charger jack.

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3Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.
4When the headset is fully charged (the battery full message
appears), unplug the charger from the power outlet and the headset.
Use only a Samsung-approved charger. Unauthorised chargers may
cause an explosion or damage to the headset.
The battery will gradually wear out while charging or discharging because
it is a consumable part.
You cannot use the headset while charging the battery.
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When the battery power is low
The empty battery icon will blink and a low battery message will appear
on the display. Recharge the battery. If the headset powers off during a
call, the call will automatically transfer to your phone.

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Wearing the headset
1Plug the earphone into the earphone jack.
2Put the earphone on your ear.

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3Attach the headset to your clothes or connect the headset to the
neckstrap as shown below.

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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.
Available functions and features may differ depending on your type of
phone.
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the
Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your headset.
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Turning the headset on or off
To turn the headset on, slide [ ] to the on position. The display will
turn on and show a power-on image.
To turn the headset off, slide [ ] to the off position.
When the headset remains idle, the buttons are automatically locked.
To unlock, press the Talk button.
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Changing a display language
1Touch and hold [MODE] to access the language selection menu.
2Touch [ ] or [ ] to select a language.
3 When you are nished, touch and hold [ ] to save the setting.
Pairing and connecting the headset
Pairing will create a unique and encrypted wireless link between
two Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a Bluetooth phone and your
Bluetooth headset.
To use the headset with other Bluetooth devices, the devices must be
paired. When trying to pair the two devices, keep the headset and the
phone reasonably close together. After pairing, you can connect the two
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Pairing and connecting the headset to a phone
1To enter Pairing mode, slide [ ] to the off position.
2Press and hold the Talk button, then slide [ ] to the on position.
When you turn on the headset for the rst time, it automatically
enters Pairing mode.
3Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the
headset (see your phone’s user manual).
4Select the headset (SBH900) from the list of devices found by your
phone.
5Enter the Bluetooth PIN (0000, 4 zeros) to pair and connect the
headset to your phone.
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
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Disconnecting the headset
To disconnect the headset from your phone,
Slide [ ] to the off position to turn the headset off.
Use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
Reconnecting the headset
To reconnect the headset,
Press the Talk button to reconnect to a device that supports the
Headset Prole or Hands-Free Prole, or press [ ] to reconnect to a
device that supports the Advanced Audio Distribution Prole.
Use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
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