Sony Smart Wireless Headset pro User manual

Smart Wireless Headset
pro
User guide

Contents
Introduction..................................................................................4
Accessory overview............................................................................4
Icon overview......................................................................................5
Basics............................................................................................7
Charging the battery...........................................................................7
Memory card.......................................................................................7
Turning on and off...............................................................................7
Turning on the display.........................................................................8
Selecting a music source....................................................................8
Adjusting the volume...........................................................................8
Setting up the headset........................................................................8
Resetting the headset.........................................................................9
Using your headset with an Android™ phone.........................10
Pairing the headset with an Android™ phone....................................10
Multipoint functionality.......................................................................10
Replacing paired devices..................................................................11
Disconnecting and unpairing the headset from an Android™
phone...............................................................................................11
Installing necessary applications........................................................11
What can I do with an Android™ phone?.................................13
Call handling.....................................................................................13
Event notifications.............................................................................13
Social networking services................................................................13
Using Text to speech........................................................................14
Menu options....................................................................................14
Adding new functionality...................................................................15
Using phones that run on platforms other than Android™....16
Pairing the headset...........................................................................16
Call handling.....................................................................................16
Menu options....................................................................................16
Transferring your music files....................................................17
Transferring music files using a file explorer application.....................17
Transferring music files using Media Go™.........................................17
Troubleshooting.........................................................................18
Redial does not work........................................................................18
I cannot answer a second call...........................................................18
Music does not play in the headset...................................................18
The radio does not play in the headset..............................................18
The headset turns off automatically...................................................18
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Unexpected behaviour......................................................................18
No connection to the phone..............................................................18
Explore more and get support..................................................19
Support on the web..........................................................................19
Customer support.............................................................................19
Legal information.......................................................................20
Declaration of Conformity for MW1 ...................................................20
FCC Statement.................................................................................20
Industry Canada Statement...............................................................21
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Introduction
Smart Wireless Headset pro is a multifunctional Bluetooth™ stereo headset. You can
use the headset with your phone to:
•Handle calls.
•Display text messages, emails and calendar event reminders.
•Get text messages, emails and calendar event reminders read out loud.
•Stream music.
•Perform other basic tasks.
You can also use the headset with another Bluetooth™ compatible device to stream
music. When not connected to another device, Smart Wireless Headset pro functions as
a stand-alone MP3 player and FM radio.
Accessory overview
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1Next key Press to go to the next menu item, the next track, or the
next FM frequency.
Press and hold down to scan for a higher radio
frequency.
2Music key/Select key Play/Pause latest media used, and select menu items.
3Previous key Press to go to the previous menu item, the previous
track, or the previous FM frequency.
Press and hold down to scan for a lower radio frequency.
4Back key/Menu key Press to open or close the menu, or to go back one
step.
5Micro USB port Insert a charger or a USB cable to charge the battery or
transfer files.
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6Cap
7microSD™ card slot
8Clip
9Display
10 Action key Press to answer incoming calls and open incoming text
messages (only available for Android™ phones).
Press and hold down to reject incoming calls and open
the call log (only available for Android™ phones).
11 Power key Press for five seconds to turn on/off the headset.
When the headset is turned off, press for 15 seconds to
reset the headset.
12 Headset connector (3.5
mm input)
13 Microphone
14 Volume controls Press to adjust volume.
Press and hold down to adjust volume in larger
increments.
Icon overview
Battery status
Battery is charging
The headset is ready to be paired with another device
Incoming call
Outgoing call
Ongoing call
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Adjusting the music volume
Adjusting the voice volume
Music mode
FM radio mode
The microphone is muted
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Basics
Charging the battery
Before using Smart Wireless Headset pro for the first time, you need to charge it for
approximately 2.5 hours. Use Sony and/or Sony Ericsson chargers only.
To charge the battery
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1Remove the cap from your Smart Wireless Headset pro device.
2Plug the charger into a power outlet.
3Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
4Plug the other end of the cable into the Micro USB port on your Smart Wireless
Headset pro device.
Memory card
Smart Wireless Headset pro supports microSD™ cards of up to 32 GB, allowing you lots
of storage space for your music and other files. When the microSD™ card is inserted in
your headset, you can use the headset as a portable memory card and transfer content
between the card and other devices such as a computer or phone.
You may have to purchase a memory card separately.
To insert a memory card
•Open the cap and insert the microSD™ card into the slot, with the gold-colored
contacts facing down.
To remove a memory card
•Open the cap and draw the microSD™ card outwards.
Turning on and off
To turn on the headset
•Press and hold down the power key until the display turns on.
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To turn off the headset
•Press and hold down the power key until the display turns off.
Turning on the display
The display on your Smart Wireless Headset pro turns off after a short period of time if
you don't use the device. This saves power and protects your personal information.
To turn on the display when the display is turned off
•Press any key on your headset.
Selecting a music source
Before playing music, you need to select a music source. The headset can play music
from the following sources:
•The FM radio.
•The microSD™ card in your headset.
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A paired Bluetooth™ compatible device, such as a phone or a computer.
Access the microSD™ card and Bluetooth™ music sources by first selecting .
To select the music source
1Turn on the headset.
2Press the Menu key to open the menu.
3Press the Next key or the Previous key to select the icon for the music
source you want to use.
4Press the Select key .
To move between tracks
•When you listen to music from the headset's microSD™ card or a paired
Bluetooth™ compatible device, press the Next key or the Previous key .
To fast forward and rewind a music track
•When you listen to music from the headset's microSD™ card or a paired
Bluetooth™ compatible device, press and hold down the Next key or the
Previous key to fast forward or rewind the music track until you reach the
desired position.
To search for a radio station
•When you listen to the FM radio, press and hold down the Next key or the
Previous key .
To change the radio frequency manually
•When you listen to the FM radio, press the Next key or the Previous key to
move up or down by increments of 100kHz.
Adjusting the volume
To change the ear speaker or music volume
•During a call, or when listening to music, press the Volume control key
up or down.
Setting up the headset
Configure the connection mode, language, display brightness, primary phone and other
settings for your headset.
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To set the headset display brightness
1Turn on the headset.
2Press the Menu key to open the menu.
3Press the Next key or the Previous key until the settings icon is selected,
then press the Select key .
4Press the Next key or the Previous key until the Brightness setting is
selected, then press the Select key .
5Press the Next key or the Previous key to set a value, then press the Select
key .
Resetting the headset
Reset the headset if it behaves unexpectedly. Resetting the headset removes all
information about paired devices.
To reset the headset
1Make sure the headset is turned off.
2Press and hold the power key until Factory reset? appears on the headset
display.
3Press the Next key or the Previous key to select , then press the Select
key .
You can also reset your headset under the menu option indicated by .
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Using your headset with an Android™
phone
Pairing the headset with an Android™ phone
To use the headset with an Android™ phone, you need to first pair the headset with the
phone. After successful pairing, the headset connects automatically to the phone as
soon as the headset is turned on and within range.
To enter pairing mode
1Turn on the headset.
2Press the Menu key to open the menu.
3Press the Next key or the Previous key to select the settings icon , then
press the Select key .
4Press the Next key or the Previous key to select Bluetooth devices, then
press the Select key .
5Press the Next key or the Previous key to select Pairing, then press the
Select key .
If the headset is not already paired with a Bluetooth™ compatible device, it automatically
enters pairing mode after starting up.
To pair the headset with an Android™ phone
1Phone: Under Settings, tap Wireless and Networks > Bluetooth. The
Bluetooth™ function is now enabled.
2Headset: Enter pairing mode.
3Phone: Tap Bluetooth Settings > Scan for devices, then tap Smart Wireless
Headset pro in the Bluetooth devices list.
4When a Bluetooth™ pairing request appears, tap Pair on your phone and press
the Select key on your headset.
5After the headset is successfully paired with your Android™ phone, the time
appears on the headset display, which should look similar to the following
illustration:
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. The time displayed is the same as that displayed on your
phone. A phone icon also appears on the headset display, indicating that your
phone is paired and connected.
Multipoint functionality
With multipoint functionality enabled, you can connect your headset to more than one
Android™ phone or Bluetooth™ compatible device at the same time. This allows you to,
for example, receive phone calls from two Android™ phones or select an Android™
phone and another Bluetooth™ compatible device to stream music from. Before you can
use multipoint functionality, you must first pair the headset with the other devices and
then enable multipoint functionality. Note that you can only connect to a maximum of two
devices using this feature.
To pair the headset with a second Android™ phone
1Phone: Under Settings, tap Wireless and Networks > Bluetooth. The
Bluetooth™ function is now enabled.
2Headset: Enter pairing mode.
3Phone: Tap Bluetooth Settings > Scan for devices, then tap Smart Wireless
Headset pro in the Bluetooth devices list.
4When a Bluetooth™ pairing request appears, tap Pair on your phone and press
the Select key on your headset.
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To enable multipoint functionality
1Make sure the headset is paired with an Android™ phone or a Bluetooth™
compatible device.
2Pair the headset with a second device, that is, with another Android™ phone or
Bluetooth™ compatible device.
3When Select multipoint mode? appears on the headset display, press the Next
key or the Previous key to select , then press the Select key .
Replacing paired devices
When two devices are paired with the headset at the same time using multipoint
functionality, you can replace one of them with a new device.
To replace a paired device
1Make sure the headset is paired with two devices, for example, a phone and
another Bluetooth™ compatible device.
2Headset: Press any key to turn on the display, then press the Menu key to
open the menu.
3Press the Next key or the Previous key to select the settings icon , then
press the Select key .
4Press the Next key or the Previous key to select Bluetooth devices, then
press the Select key .
5Press the Next key or the Previous key to select Pairing, then press the
Select key .
6When Full. Replace one device? appears on the headset display, press the
Select key .
7Press the Next key or the Previous key to select the paired device that you
want to replace, then press the Select key .
8Press the Select key again.
Disconnecting and unpairing the headset from an Android™
phone
If you want to use the speaker and the microphone on your phone instead of the
speakers and the microphone on your headset, you can disconnect your headset from
your phone. When disconnected, your headset remains paired with your phone, and you
can reestablish the connection from your headset later. If you disconnect and unpair your
headset from your phone, you must pair the two devices again before you can establish
a connection between them.
To disconnect the headset from an Android™ phone
1Phone: Under Settings, tap Bluetooth Settings.
2Touch and hold Smart Wireless Headset pro until a menu appears.
3Tap Disconnect.
To disconnect and unpair the headset from an Android™ phone
1Phone: Under Settings, tap Bluetooth Settings.
2Touch and hold Smart Wireless Headset pro until a context menu appears.
3Tap Disconnect & Unpair.
Installing necessary applications
To get the most out of your headset when you use it with an Android™ phone, you need
to download the LiveWare™ manager application to your phone from Android Market™.
You also need to install the Smart Wireless Headset pro application. If you don't install
these applications, you can not take full advantage of the headset's functions.
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Before downloading applications from Android Market™, make sure you have an Internet
connection and a Google™ account. You may also need to have a memory card
inserted in your phone.
Android Market™ is not available in all countries or regions. Additional charges may apply for
data transmission. Contact your service provider for information.
To install the LiveWare™ manager application
1From your phone's main application menu, find and tap Market to open the
Android Market™ application.
2Tap the search icon at the top right corner and enter "liveware manager" in the
search field, then tap the search icon.
3Tap LiveWare™ manager.
4Tap the Download button, then tap Accept & Download.
To install the Smart Wireless Headset pro application
1Make sure you have LiveWare™ manager installed on your phone.
2Pair the headset with your phone.
3Follow the instructions that appear on your phone display to install the Smart
Wireless Headset pro application.
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What can I do with an Android™
phone?
After pairing the headset with an Android™ phone, you can perform a range of tasks
with your headset. For example, you can answer and make calls, and keep track of
incoming events such as emails and text messages. You can also play the FM radio and
other music, as well as open different applications and edit settings.
Call handling
Use the headset to manage your calls. The name and number of a contact linked to a
call is shown on the headset display. You can also use the headset call log to make calls.
To answer a call with the headset
•When you hear an incoming call signal, press the Action key .
To make a call from the headset call log
1Press any key to turn on the headset display, then press and hold the Action key
to open the call log.
2Press the Next key or the Previous key to select the contact or number that
you want to call, then press the Select key .
3When Call? appears on the headset display, press the Next key or the
Previous key to select , then press the Select key to make the call.
To end a call
•During an ongoing call, press the Action key .
To reject a call
•When you hear an incoming call signal, press and hold down the Action key .
To answer a second call
•When you hear an incoming call signal during an ongoing call, press the Action
key . The ongoing call is put on hold.
To reject a second call
•When you hear an incoming call signal during an ongoing call, press and hold
down the Action key .
To mute the microphone during a call
•Press and hold down the Select key .
Event notifications
You can receive event notifications on the display of your headset. Smart Wireless
Headset pro supports the following event types:
•Text messages
•Email
•Calendar event reminders
To view event notifications on the headset
•When a notification arrives, press the Action key .
Social networking services
Use your Smart Wireless Headset pro to get live notifications from Facebook™ and
receive Twitter™ updates. In LiveWare™ manager you can change your social
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networking service settings, for example, to set which notifications you want to view on
the headset.
You must install the Facebook and Twitter applications for the functionality described above to
work.
To view social networking service notifications
•When a notification arrives, press the Action key .
Using Text to speech
When notifications arrive, you can choose to have the related event information read out
loud to you in the headset. For example, you can listen to email or text messages, or
calendar reminders. If the event information contains text, this text is shown on the
headset at the same time it is read aloud. To use the Text to speech function, you must
first turn it on in LiveWare™ manager.
The Text to speech function does not support all languages. If you want to other Text to
speech languages than the default languages, you must download and install a speech engine
and a Text to speech voice.
To turn on the Text to speech function in LiveWare™ manager
1In your phone, find and tap LiveWare™ manager > Smart Wireless Headset
pro.
2Tap Smart Wireless Headset pro > Text to speech.
3Tap Text to speech (TTS), then follow the instructions that appear.
To download and install a speech engine and a Text to speech voice
1Go to Android Market™ and search for "Svox text to speech".
2Tap Classic Text to Speech Engine, then follow the instructions to download
and install the application.
3Open the Classic Text to Speech Engine application.
4In the application, select a language and a voice.
5Tap Buy this voice, then follow the instructions to download and install the
selected voice.
6After the voice data is installed, open the Settings menu in your phone.
7Tap Voice input & output > Text-to-speech settings.
8Tap SVOX Classic TTS in the Engines list to enable the TTS engine.
Menu options
When paired and connected to an Android™ phone, the following menu appears on the
headset display:
You can go in to different menu options to:
•Play the FM radio.
•Play music from different sources, such as a microSD™ card or Bluetooth™
compatible devices.
•Use different applications.
•Edit settings.
To open the menu
•Press any key to turn on the headset display, then press the Menu key .
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To navigate the menu
1After you open the headset menu, press the Next key or Previous key to
navigate the different menu options.
2Press the Select key to open the menu option that you have selected, or
press the Back key to go back one step.
Adding new functionality
Download and install applications from Android Market™ to your phone and add new
functionality to your Smart Wireless Headset pro device. For example, you can download
and install the Find Phone - Smart Extras™ application which enables you to trigger the
ringtone of your phone through the Smart Wireless Headset pro device.
To install applications for your headset from Android Market™
1From your phone's main application menu, find and tap LiveWare™ manager >
Smart Wireless Headset pro.
2Tap Smart Wireless Headset pro, then tap Applications.
3Tap Search for applications or tap an application name under My applications.
4Follow the instructions that appear on your phone screen.
You can find installed applications under the menu option indicated by in the headset.
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Using phones that run on platforms
other than Android™
Your headset works best with an Android™ phone because it is optimised for use with
the Android™ operating system. Also, you can use an Android™ phone to download
and install applications from Android Market™ that extend the functionality of your
headset. If you don't use an Android™ phone, the functionality of the Smart Wireless
Headset pro is limited.
Pairing the headset
If you are pairing your Smart Wireless Headset pro headset with a phone that does not
run on the Android™ platform, refer to the instructions on how to pair the headset with a
regular Android™ phone. Note that some of the instructions may vary depending on the
phone you are using. After successful pairing of the headset with a phone that does not
run on the Android™ platform, the headset display appears as follows:
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Call handling
To answer a call with the headset
•When you hear an incoming call signal, press the Action key .
Menu options
When paired and connected to a phone that does not run on the Android™ platform, the
following menu appears on the headset display:
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Transferring your music files
Transferring music files using a file explorer application
You can use a file explorer application on a computer, for example, Windows Explorer, to
transfer music files from the computer to the memory card in your headset. Once you've
transferred some content, you can start using the headset as a portable MP3 player.
To transfer music files to the headset
1Headset: Make sure you have a microSD™ card in your headset, then connect
your headset to a computer using the USB cable.
2Computer: Use a file manager application, for example, Windows Explorer, to
drag and drop content from the computer to your memory card.
The headset supports microSD™ cards of up to 32 GB.
Transferring music files using Media Go™
The Media Go™ computer application helps you transfer and manage media content in
your headset and computer. You can install and access Media Go™ from within the PC
Companion application.
You need one of these operating systems to use the Media Go™ application:
•Microsoft® Windows® 7
•Microsoft® Windows Vista®
•Microsoft® Windows® XP, Service Pack 3 or higher
To transfer music files with Media Go™
1Computer: Run the PC Companion application. In PC Companion, click Media
Go to start the Media Go™ application. In some cases, you have to wait for
Media Go™ to install.
2Connect your headset to the computer using a supported USB cable.
3Headset: When Transfer files? appears on the display, press the Next key or
the Previous key to select , then press the Select key to enable file
transfer mode.
4Computer: Wait until the headset appears on the Media Go™ interface, then use
the Media Go™ interface to drag and drop files between your computer and
headset.
For more information, see http://mediago.sony.com
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Troubleshooting
Redial does not work
•Make sure the call list in the phone is not empty.
•Make sure the correct calling device is selected.
•Make sure your phone or other device supports the Bluetooth handsfree profile.
I cannot answer a second call
•Make sure your phone supports the Bluetooth handsfree profile.
•Make sure the correct calling device is selected.
Music does not play in the headset
•Make sure your phone or other device is paired with the headset. You may have to
restart the media player and select to use the headset.
•Make sure the correct music source is selected.
The radio does not play in the headset
•Make sure the FM radio is selected as the music source.
The headset turns off automatically
•The battery level is too low. The headset beeps approximately 10 minutes before it turns
off. Charge the battery.
Unexpected behaviour
•Reset the headset.
No connection to the phone
Make sure the headset is charged and within range of the phone. A maximum distance
of 10 metres (33 feet), with no solid objects in between, is recommended. Check the
Bluetooth settings in the phone, and reset if necessary. Pair the headset with the phone
again.
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Explore more and get support
Support on the web
Visit www.sonymobile.com/SmartWirelessHeadsetpro to get the most from your
accessory, including support, compatibility information and directions on how to upgrade
the software in your Smart Wireless Headset pro device.
Customer support
Customer support – if all else fails. Access the relevant support number on the Sony
website by clicking the Contact us link at the bottom of the page.
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Legal information
Declaration of Conformity for MW1
We, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of
Nya Vattentornet
SE-221 88 Lund, Sweden
declare under our sole responsibility that our product
Sony Ericsson type DDA-0002033
and in combination with our accessories, to which this declaration relates is in conformity
with the appropriate standards EN 300 328:V1.7.1, EN 301 489-7:V1.3.1, EN 301
489-17:V2.1.1 and EN 60 950-1:2006 +A11:2009+A1:2010 following the provisions of,
Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment directive 1999/5/EC.
Lund, December 2011
Pär Thuresson,
Chief Quality Officer
Head of Quality & Validation
We fulfil the requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
Sony Ericsson MW1
Prior to use, please read the Important information leaflet separately provided.
This User guide is published by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without
any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of
current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Ericsson Mobile
Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions
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All rights reserved.
©Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2011
Publication number: 1250-7843.1
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth™ devices varies. Device generally supports products utilizing
Bluetooth spec. 1.2 or higher, and Headset or Handsfree profile.
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All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual accessory.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Any change or modification not expressly approved by Sony Ericsson may void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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