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BT229 Bluetooth®
Headset User’s Guide
Also in this package:
AC (indoor) power adapter Extra ear cushion
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What the buttons do The headset initiates the function only after the button is released. Press & hold it for Press it to 2 seconds to 4 seconds to MFB Multi-function button ( ) In standby: Redial the most recently In standby: Activate voice dialing. Turn the dialed number. During an incoming call: Reject the call. headset on During an incoming call: Answer the call. During a call: Transfer the call to your or off. During a call: Hang up. phone (or back). Press & hold it for Press it to 2 sec
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Setting Up Your Headset Charge the battery ► Before using your headset, charge the battery until the red LED is solid on (about hours). Charging the battery completely (and keeping it charged) will help you get the longest possible talk and standby time out of the battery. ► Connect the adapter to the power connector on the top of the headset, then plug it into any standard 10 V AC (regular indoor) power outlet. ► When the battery needs to be recharged, you will hear warning beeps ever
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1) Make sure the headset is powered off and the power adapter is not connected (you can’t use the headset while it’s charging). MFB ) Press and hold until the LED flashes alternating red and blue (approximately 6 seconds), then release. The headset is in pairing mode and should be visible to other Bluetooth devices. ) On your phone, start a search for Bluetooth headsets or handsfree devices. (This process may take several seconds, and it will be different for each phone; see your phone’s m
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Connect to your phone Most phones connect to the headset as soon as you pair it; if yours won’t, turn the headset off and back on. If headset still won’t connect, check your phone’s owner’s manual for additional Bluetooth information. Once the headset is paired: ► Whenever you turn the headset on, it will automatically try to connect to whatever device it was connected to last. ► If the headset loses the connection (e.g., if your phone is out of range), it should reconnect MFB automatically
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put your headset on P Plac lace the e the Insert the ear cushion, then hook hook behind behind wrap the earhook behind y your our your ear. ear ear. . Everyone’s ear has a sweet spot, a particular angle P Put the ut the of the speaker where the cushion in cushion in audio comes in loud and y your ear our ear. . clear. Take a few minutes to move the headset around until you find the best angle for the ear cushion. Wearing the headset on your left ear: If you want to wear the headset on
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Available Features After the headset is connected, you can use the following features: Make the call from your mobile phone as usual; your phone should automatically MFB Make a call send the call to the headset; if it doesn’t, press and hold for sec onds to send the call to the headset manually. MFB Answer a call While the phone is ringing, press . MFB End a call Press . MFB Reject an While the phone is ringing, press and hold for at least seconds. Wait until incoming call you hear a b
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Call Waiting To use this feature, you must subscribe to Call Waiting through your service provider, and your phone must support the hands-free profile. Up ► To put your current call on hold and switch to a waiting call, press and hold until you hear beeps (about seconds). When you release the button, you’ll be connected to the waiting call. Up (Press and hold again to switch back to the original call.) Do Wn ► To hang up your current call and switch to a waiting call: press and hold f
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Using the Multipoint Function The headset supports simultaneous connection with mobile phones with full control of each one. (This feature may not be compatible with some mobile phones.) pairing to more than one phone Pair the headset to the first phone following the instructions on page 6. When you hear a high-pitched, short double-beep, pair the headset to the second phone. Using both phones ► The headset stays connected to both phones until a call comes in. If you answer the call, the he
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance If you have problems with the headset, see the suggestions in the table below. If these suggestions don’t help, contact customer support (see the cover for contact information). If... Try... The headset won’t turn on. • Charging the battery completely. • Making sure your phone is in pairing mode. Check your phone’s manual for The headset won’t pair with instructions on Bluetooth device pairing. • Turning the headset off. Wait at least 10 seconds, then try again.
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Noise or Static on the Headset General Information The most common cause of noise or static on any • You cannot use the headset while it is recharging. • Bluetooth wireless devices have a maximum range wireless device is interference. Bluetooth devices of 0 feet (10 m); the actual range varies depending operate in the ISM band (.0 GHz ~ .0 GHz); on current conditions (obstacles, battery power, any equipment operating in this frequency range interference, etc.). might interfere with th
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• Turn the volume down before powering off the Safety and Handling Information headset and readjust the volume each time you For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or turn it on. crush the headset. Do not expose it to humidity, dust, • If someone next to you can hear the other end of the or temperatures above 15 F . call through your headset or if your ears hurt or ring Cleaning the headset when you hang up, the volume is too high. • If necessary, remove the earhook. Dampen a li
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• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated FCC Notice in this manual. Do not expose the battery (or the This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. device) to flames or dispose of it in a fire: the battery Operation is subject to the following two conditions: may explode. Check with local authorities for (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, possible battery disposal instructions. and () This device must accept any interference • Do not disassemble, modify
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interference received, including interference that may Two-Year Limited Warranty cause undesired operation. Evidence of original purchase is IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement required for warranty service. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End (“Uniden”) users must follow the specific operating instructions ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for two for satisfying RF exp
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programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the consequential damages so the above limitation or owner’s manual for this product. exclusion may not apply to you. STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific does not conform to this warranty at any time while legal rights, and you may also have other rights which this warranty is in effect, warrantor will either, at its vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside option, r
