Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-500 User Guide
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Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 5 Bluetooth wireless technology ............................................................................................................... 5 Water-resistance ........................................................................................................................................ 6 2. Get started ..................................................................
1. Introduction You can use the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-500 to listen to music with your compatible music player and make and answer calls with your compatible mobile phone. The music player can be the music player feature of your phone or a separate music playing device. Read this user guide carefully before using the headset. Also read the user guide for your phone, which provides important safety and maintenance information, and the user guide for your music playing device.
There may be restrictions on using Bluetooth technology in some locations. Check with your local authorities or service provider. ■ Water-resistance • You can use this device, with the supplied headphones, in the rain, but do not submerge it in water. If you use alternative headphones, then the device may not be water-resistant. • If the device has been exposed to sweat or salt water, wash it immediately with freshwater to avoid corrosion. The device must be carefully wiped dry. © 2006 Nokia.
2. Get started The headset contains the following parts: • Power key (1) • Microphone (2) • Indicator light (3) • Call key (4) • Rewind key (5) • Volume down key (6) • Charger connector with a protective cap (7) • Play/pause key (8) • Volume up key (9) • Fast forward key (10) • Headphone connector (11) • Headphones with earplugs (12) Before using the headset, you must charge the battery and pair the headset with a compatible phone.
Note: Parts of the headset are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the headset. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the headset, because information stored on them may be erased. ■ Chargers Check the model number of any charger before use with this device. The headset is intended for use with the AC-3, AC-4, and DC-4 chargers. Warning: Use only chargers approved by Nokia for use with this particular enhancement.
charger connection. If charging does not start, disconnect the charger, plug it in again, and retry. Charging the battery fully may take up to 2 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator light turns green. 3. Disconnect the charger from the headset and the wall outlet. The fully charged battery has power for up to 8 hours of talktime, up to 200 hours of standby time, and up to 8 hours of music playing time.
■ Pair the headset Pair with a phone that has a compatible music player feature If your phone has a compatible music player feature, you can use the headset to make and answer calls and to listen to music from the phone. 1. Switch on your phone. 2. Ensure that the headset is off. If it is on, switch it off. 3. Press and hold the power key of the headset until the indicator light flashes blue rapidly. 4. Activate the Bluetooth feature on the phone, and set the phone to search for Bluetooth devices.
1. Switch off the headset. 2. Switch on the music player. 3. Press and hold the power key of the headset until the indicator light flashes blue rapidly. 4. Follow the pairing instructions in the user guide for your music player. When the music player asks for a device to pair, select Nokia BH-500 from the list. If you are asked for a Bluetooth passcode, enter 0000 on the music player. If your music player does not have a keypad, the device may use the Bluetooth passcode 0000 by default.
If you have a Nokia phone, you can set it to connect with the headset automatically when the headset is switched on. On your Nokia phone, change your paired device settings in the Bluetooth menu. © 2006 Nokia. All rights reserved.
3. Basic use ■ Headphones The headset comes with a pair of headphones and three pairs of earpads. Select the earpads that fit best for your ears, and push them onto the earplugs, with the wider end first. Plug the headphones into the headphone connector. Ensure that the headphone plug is fully inserted into the connector. Slide the earloops behind your ears, and insert the earplugs into your ears.
■ Call handling To make a call when the headset is connected to the phone, use your phone in the normal way. If your phone supports last number redialing with this device, press the call key twice briefly while no call is in progress. If your phone supports voice dialing with this device, press and hold the call key when no call is in progress, and proceed as instructed in the user guide of your phone. To answer a call, press the call key, or use the phone keys. To reject the call, press the call key twice.
To connect the headset to the last used music player, press and hold the play/ pause key of the headset when the headset is on. The available music functions depend on your music player. If you answer or make a call while listening to the music player, the music is paused until you end the call. Warning: Listen to music at a moderate level. Continuous exposure to high volume may damage your hearing.
connect to the default phone, the headset first tries to connect to the last used phone, then to the other paired phones. If you have paired the headset with several music players, to switch between the paired players, press the rewind and fast forward keys at the same time. ■ Lock or unlock the keys To lock or unlock all the headset keys, briefly press the power key. If you answer a call, the keys are unlocked until you end the call.
4. Battery information Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. Recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this device. Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use.
Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage. • Keep all accessories and enhancements out of the reach of small children. • Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device. Nokia recommends to take it to the nearest authorized service facility for replacement of the battery. • Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas.
