USER GUIDE Compatible with most Bluetooth phones & Bluetooth enabled computers (Windows® or Macintosh®)
TABLE OF CONTENTS Automatic Bluetooth Connection 4 Package Contents 16 Microphone Positioning 5 Safety Instructions/ Glossary 17 Making a Call 18 Answering a Call 22 Reset Paired Devices List 6 Charging the Headset 7 Battery Power Indicators 19 Operation While Using the Charger/Adapter 23 Call Waiting/ Rejecting a Call 8 Headset Controls 20 Additional Functions 24 Specifications 9 On/Off/Standby Last Number Redial 25 Functions & Indicators 10 Pairing with a Phone Rejecting a Call 29
PACKAGE CONTENTS 1. B250-XT+ Wireless Headset with Leatherette Ear Cushion 2. Windscreen 3. Foam Ear Cushion 4. Auto (DC) Charger 1 4 5 5. AC Charger 6.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / GLOSSARY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Avoid hearing damage. Set volume at lowest comfortable level. If you experience ringing in your ears or voices sound muffled, stop using the headset. Avoid turning up volume to block noisy surroundings (it’s possible to adapt to volume that is too high). • Check with local and state laws regarding cell phone/headset usage while operating a motor vehicle. • Do not immerse any part of this product in water.
CHARGING THE HEADSET Connect charger cord into the headset’s charging port. The MFB’s indicator light may turn green for several seconds while the headset determines the level of charge the battery is holding. Do not remove the headset from the charger. If the headset is not fully charged, the indicator will turn RED within a short period (less than 3 minutes). When the indicator turns green—and stays green—the unit is fully charged. A fully discharged battery will need approximately 3.
BATTERY POWER INDICATORS While charging, the MFB’s indicator light shows the level of battery power on your B250-XT+ as follows: Green light: Fully charged. Over 20 hours’ talk time. Red light: Less than a full charge. For best performance, keep charging headset when not in use.
HEADSET CONTROLS Volume Increase: Quickly press and release the Volume Up/Mute button. Repeat until desired volume is attained. Volume Decrease: Quickly press and release the Volume Down button. Repeat until desired volume is attained. Microphone Mute/Un-Mute: While in standby or on a call, hold down the Volume Up/Mute button for 2 seconds until you hear a beep. A mute reminder will be heard every 10 seconds. Repeat button press to un-mute.
ON / STANDBY / OFF Turn Headset On: Hold down the MFB for approximately 2–3 seconds until you hear a voice prompt, “Power on.” The red light will flash once every second. Standby Mode: Once the headset is turned on (after the initial pairing), it will attempt to connect to the last device that it was paired with, putting itself into standby mode. (The headset can also be put into standby mode with a quick press and release of the MFB). The blue light will flash indicating an active Bluetooth link.
PAIRING WITH A PHONE Keep headset and phone no less than 3 inches and no more than 3 feet apart while pairing. Keep other Bluetooth devices at least 50 feet away, or turn them off. NOTE: The headset can be paired with up to 8 different devices but can only be connected to one at a time. It can only switch back and forth between 2 devices in Multipoint Mode. 1. Turn headset off (page 9). 2.
PAIRING WITH A COMPUTER Keep headset and computer no less than 3 inches and no more than 3 feet apart while pairing. Keep all other Bluetooth devices at least 50 feet away, or turn them off. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn headset off (page 9). Open the computer’s Bluetooth connection manager. Put headset into pairing mode (page 10). Instruct Bluetooth connection manager application to discover Bluetooth device. Enter the passcode “0000” when prompted. 5. Wait while the devices discover each other.
MULTIPLE DEVICE PAIRING The B250-XT+ can pair with up to 8 devices; however, only one device may be connected to the headset at a time, unless the headset is in Multipoint Mode (see page 13). To pair the headset with a Bluetooth cell phone or other Bluetooth device, such as a Bluetooth enabled computer, follow the instructions on pages 10 and 11 of this manual. Remember that all devices except for the one being paired must either be powered off or at least 50 feet away during the pairing process.
MULTIPOINT MODE Multipoint Mode allows you to pair and switch between two Bluetooth devices. ENABLING MULTIPOINT MODE 1. Turn the headset on (see page 9). It will display a blinking red light and you will hear a voice prompt, “Power on.” 2. While pressing the MFB button, quickly press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at the same time, and then release all buttons. 3. You will hear 4 rising tones. 4. Once Multipoint Mode is active, shut the headset off.
MULTIPOINT MODE PAIRING the B250-XT+ HEADSET to the SECOND BLUETOOTH DEVICE 8. Repeat steps for pairing the second Bluetooth device 9. Get the second Bluetooth device ready to pair to the headset. 10. Put the headset in Pairing Mode (see page 10). 11. When the second Bluetooth device is connected, turn it and the headset off. USING TWO BLUETOOTH DEVICES with the B250-XT+ HEADSET 12. Start with the B250-XT+ headset turned off.
PROXIMITY PAIRING Proximity Pairing enables the headset to find the closest “discoverable” phone. 1. Make sure the headset is powered on (see page 9). 2. Hold the MFB down and quickly press the Volume Down button. 3. You should hear the voice prompt “Discovering” in the headset. 4. The headset lights should now be alternating red and blue. 5. The headset initiates pairing activity, and the user has to accept the incoming pairing invitation on the phone.
MICROPHONE POSITIONING Position the microphone near the corner of your mouth. Correct positioning ensures that the noise cancellation technology works properly. Slight adjustment of the microphone may help to achieve optimum performance. It is important that the word “TALK” (which is embossed on the microphone housing) is positioned towards your mouth.
MAKING A CALL If you have not paired the headset and phone together yet, you must do so (page 10). 1. Turn on your cell phone. Be sure the Bluetooth option is enabled on your phone (refer to your phone’s user guide for instruction). 2. Put headset on and properly position the microphone (page 16). To turn headset on, press MFB for 2-3 seconds. The headset will automatically attempt to connect with the last device it was paired or connected with.
ANSWERING A CALL In order to answer a call, the headset must be in Standby Mode (page 9). 1. Put headset on. Position the microphone (page 16). 2. When your cell phone rings, you will hear ring tones in the headset. Answer the call by quickly pressing and releasing the headset’s MFB. You will hear 2 rising tones and the MFB will blink blue every second. 3. To end the call, quickly press the MFB on the headset and release.
OPERATION WHILE USING THE CHARGER / ADAPTER The B250-XT+ headset will operate from battery power or from the AC or DC charger/adapter. NOTE: Do not attach the charger mid-call. This will cause the headset to reset and the call will be sent back to the phone. When the headset is operating from the battery, all indicator lights and sounds will function as described in this guide.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS NOTE: Your cell phone must support the following functions (consult the phone owner’s manual). LAST NUMBER REDIAL To re-dial the last number that was dialed from the cell phone, press and hold the Volume Down button for approximately 1 second. A beep will be heard and the phone will redial the last number. REJECT A CALL To reject an incoming call, press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TRANSFER AUDIO To transfer audio from the headset to the cell phone while on a call, press and hold the volume down button for 1-2 seconds. The audio will transfer to the phone. Repeat to transfer audio back to the headset. When audio is transferred to the phone, the light on the headset will be off until the audio is transferred back to the headset.
RESET PAIRED DEVICES LIST The headset must be on to perform this function. To reset the headset’s internal paired devices list, hold the headset near your ear. Press and hold the Volume Up and the Volume Down buttons simultaneously for approximately 5-6 seconds until two low tones are heard. This procedure may be necessary if the headset will not pair or connect to a device. NOTE: Pairing information for devices previously paired with the headset will be lost.
CALL WAITING / REJECTING A CALL 1. To accept an incoming call while talking on an active call, press the MFB twice to put the active call on hold. 2. To switch to the original call, quickly press the MFB once. NOTE: Depending on your phone’s programming, you may be able to switch between calls from the phone’s call handling menu. 3. To reject an incoming call while on an active call, press and hold the MFB for 2 seconds. The incoming call will go to voicemail.
SPECIFICATIONS Range: Up to 66 feet. Best range is achieved with line-of-sight positioning of headset and cell phone. Certain conditions and obstructions, such as wireless devices, placing your phone on a metal surface (such as your vehicle’s hood), walls, etc., can inhibit radio wave transmission and reduce range. Talk Time: 20+ hours on a 3.5-hour charge. Auto Adapter Tip Standby Time: Up to 490 hours on a 3.5-hour charge.
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS Function Button/Duration of press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Power On MFB / 2-3 seconds Red light flashes Two rising tones “Power on” Power Off MFB / 4-5 seconds All lights go off Two falling tones “Power off” Enable Pairing Mode MFB / 5-15 seconds Red & blue lights flash alternately NONE “Discovering” Volume Up Volume Up / quick press NONE Single tone NONE Volume Down Volume Down / quick press NONE Single tone NONE Mute (On/Off) Volum
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS Function Button/Duration of press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Answer a Call MFB (quick press) Blue light flashes slightly slower Two rising tones NONE End a Call MFB (quick press) Blue light flashes slightly faster Two falling tones “Call terminated” Reject a Call* MFB (2 seconds) *Sends call to voicemail (if available) Two falling tones NONE Transfer Audio Volume Down (1-2 seconds) NONE NONE NONE Disable LEDs Volume Up/Volume Down (quick pr
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS Function Button/Duration of press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Reset Paired Devices Volume Up/Volume Down (5-6 seconds) NONE 2 low tones NONE Disconnect from Device NONE Red light, slow flash NONE “Your headset is disconnected.
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS Function Button/Duration of press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Enable Multipoint Mode MFB / Vol Up & Vol Down (quick press) NONE 4 rising tones NONE Disable Multipoint Mode MFB / Vol Up & Vol Down (5-6 seconds) NONE 4 falling tones NONE Connected A2DP NONE Double flashing blue MFB NONE NONE 28 VXi BlueParrott® B250-XT+ User Guide
VXi WARRANTY (1) VXi warrants that your B250-XT+ headset system will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. If, during the first year from the date of purchase, your B250-XT+ headset system fails to work due to a defect in material or workmanship, VXi will repair or replace the product, at its election, free of charge. Without proof of purchase, the warranty period begins on the date of manufacture.
FCC NOTICE TO USERS 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. Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way. Changes or modifications not approved by VXi Corporation will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IC NOTICE TO CANADIAN USERS This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
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