Sony Float Run Reference guide

Help Guide
Wireless Stereo Headset
Float Run
Model: YY2978
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.
Getting started
What you can do with the BLUETOOTH® function
About the voice guidance
Supplied accessories
Checking the package contents
Parts and controls
Location and function of parts
About the indicator
Wearing the headset
Power/Charging
Charging the headset
Available operating time
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Checking the remaining battery charge
Turning on the headset
Turning off the headset
Making connections
How to make a wireless connection to Bluetooth devices
Android smartphone
Pairing and connecting with an Android smartphone
Connecting to a paired Android smartphone
iPhone (iOS devices)
Pairing and connecting with an iPhone
Connecting to a paired iPhone
Computers
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows® 11)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Windows 10)
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Mac)
Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 11)
Connecting to a paired computer (Windows 10)
Connecting to a paired computer (Mac)
Other Bluetooth devices
Pairing and connecting with a Bluetooth device
Connecting to a paired Bluetooth device
Multipoint connection
Connecting the headset to both a music player and a smartphone / mobile phone (multipoint connection)
Connecting the headset to 2 Android smartphones (multipoint connection)
Connecting the headset to an Android smartphone and an iPhone (multipoint connection)
Listening to music
Listening to music via a Bluetooth connection
Listening to music from a device via Bluetooth connection
Controlling the audio device (Bluetooth connection)
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Disconnecting Bluetooth connection (after use)
Supported codecs
Making phone calls
Receiving a call
Making a call
Functions for a phone call
Making a video call on your computer
Disconnecting Bluetooth connection (after use)
Using the voice assist function
Using the voice assist function (Google app)
Using the voice assist function (Siri)
Important information
Precautions
To prevent burning or malfunction due to getting wet
If the headset gets wet
Licenses
Trademarks
Customer support websites
Troubleshooting
What can I do to solve a problem?
Power/Charging
Unable to turn on the headset.
Charging cannot be done.
Charging time is too long.
The available operating time is short (the duration of the battery is short).
Sound
No sound
Low sound level
Low sound quality, or noise or unusual sound can be heard.
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Sound skips frequently.
Bluetooth connection
Pairing cannot be done.
Unable to make a Bluetooth connection.
The headset cannot be operated.
Cannot hear the other person or the call volume is low during calls/The other person cannot hear you or their call volume is low
during calls.
Resetting or initializing the headset
Resetting the headset
Initializing the headset to restore factory settings
Specifications
Specifications
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Wireless Stereo Headset
Float Run
What you can do with the BLUETOOTH® function
The headset uses Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to do the following.
Listening to music
You can enjoy music wirelessly from a smartphone or music player, etc.
Talking on the phone
You can make and receive calls hands-free with a smartphone or mobile phone.
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About the voice guidance
You will hear a voice guidance in the following situations via the headset.
When the headset is turned on: “Power on”
When the headset is turned off: “Power off”
When entering pairing mode: “Bluetooth pairing”
When establishing a Bluetooth connection: “Bluetooth connected”
When disconnecting a Bluetooth connection: “Bluetooth disconnected”
When informing the remaining battery charge: “Battery about XX %” (The “XX” value indicates the approximate
remaining charge. Use it as a rough estimate.) / “Battery fully charged”
When the remaining battery charge is low: “Low battery, please recharge headset”
When automatically turning off due to low battery: “Please recharge headset. Power off”
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Checking the package contents
After opening the package, check that all of the items in the list are included. If any items are missing, contact your
dealer.
Numbers in ( ) indicate the item amount.
Wireless Stereo Headset
USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C®) (approx. 20 cm (7.88 in.)) (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
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Location and function of parts
Right unit/remote control component1.
(right) mark2.
Neckband3.
Microphone
Picks up the sound of your voice when talking on the phone.
4.
Left unit5.
(left) mark6.
Tactile dot
There is a tactile dot on the left unit.
7.
Housings (left, right)8.
+ / (volume +/next) button
There is a tactile dot on the + button.
9.
USB Type-C port
Connect the headset to a computer, or to an AC outlet via a commercially available USB AC adaptor, with the
supplied USB Type-C cable to charge the headset.
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/ / (play/call/power/Bluetooth) button11.
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Related Topic
About the indicator
Checking the remaining battery charge
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Indicator
Lights up in orange while charging.
Lights up in orange or blue to indicate the battery or communications status of the headset.
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– / (volume –/previous) button13.
Built-in antenna
A Bluetooth antenna is built into the headset.
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About the indicator
You can check various statuses of the headset by the indicator.
: Turns on in blue / : Turns on in orange / -: Turns off
Turning on
- (flashes twice in blue)
In this case, when the remaining battery charge is 20% or lower (requires charging), the indicator lights successively as
follows.
- - (repeatedly flashes slowly in orange for about 15 seconds)
For details, see “Checking the remaining battery charge”.
Turning off
(lights up in blue for about 2 seconds)
When the remaining battery charge becomes low
- - (repeatedly flashes slowly in orange for about 15 seconds)
Charging
While charging
(lights up in orange)
The indicator turns off after charging is complete.
Abnormal temperature
- - - - (repeatedly flashes twice in orange)
Abnormal charging
- - - - (repeatedly flashes slowly in orange)
Bluetooth function
Pairing mode
- - - - (repeatedly flashes twice in blue)
Not connected
- - - - - - - - (repeatedly flashes in blue at about 1-second intervals)
Connection process completed
(repeatedly flashes quickly in blue for about 5 seconds)
Connected
- - - - - - - - - - - - (repeatedly flashes in blue at about 5-second intervals)
Incoming call
(repeatedly flashes quickly in blue)
The unconnected and connected status indications automatically turn off after a period of time has passed. They start
flashing again for a period of time when some operation is performed. When the remaining battery charge becomes low,
the indicator starts flashing in orange.
Other
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