USER GUIDE Compatible with most Bluetooth phones & Bluetooth enabled computers (Windows® or Macintosh®)
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Automatic Bluetooth Connection 4 Package Contents 16 Proximity Pairing 5 Optional Accessories 17 Making a Call 6 Proper Fit and Placement 18 Answering a Call 22 Reset Paired Devices List 7 Charging the Headset 8 Battery Power Indicators 19 Operation While Using the Charger/Adapter 23 Call Waiting/ Rejecting a Call 9 Headset Controls 20 Additional Functions 24 Specifications 10 On/Standby/Off Last Number Redial 25 Functions & Indicators 11 Pairing with a Phone Rejec
PACKAGE CONTENTS 1. BlueParrott Xpress Wireless Headset 1 2. Ear Hook Wearing Style 3. Round Ear Tips 4. USB Cord 5. Auto DC Charger 2 6.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The BlueParrott Xpress Convertible Wearing Style Kit (sold separately) offers two additional wearing styles, behind-the-neck and over-the-head, to suit your preference. An AC Charger Kit and Replacement Ear Tips are also available. Purchase any of these optional accessories through your retailer or online at www.vxicorp.com.
PROPER FIT AND PLACEMENT Position the microphone near the corner of your mouth, to ensure you receive the full benefit of our noise-canceling technology. Positioning is important; small adjustments in microphone placement can improve performance. The BlueParrott® Xpress is designed to be customized for your ear. Place the earhook over your ear and mold it so it fits securely and comfortably. Three sizes of ear tips are included. Choose the size that gives you the optimal fit.
CHARGING THE HEADSET Connect charger cord into the headset’s charging port. The MFB’s indicator light may turn blue 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 blue—and stays blue—the unit is fully charged. It could take approximately 2.5 hours to achieve a complete charge.
BATTERY POWER INDICATORS While charging, the MFB’s indicator light shows the level of battery power on your BlueParrott Xpress as follows: Blue light: Fully charged. Over 7 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. Indicator Lights Volume Up/Mute Multifunction Button (MFB) Volume Down Microphone Mute/Un-Mute While on a call, hold down the Volume Up/Mute button for 2 seconds until you hear a beep. A mute reminder beep will be heard every 10 seconds. Repeat 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 blue light will flash twice 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 10). 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 10). Open the computer’s Bluetooth connection manager. Put headset into pairing mode (page 11). Instruct Bluetooth connection manager application to discover Bluetooth device. Enter passcode “0000” when prompted. 5. Wait while the devices discover each other.
MULTIPLE DEVICE PAIRING The BlueParrott Xpress can pair with up to 8 devices at the same time; however, only one device may be connected to the headset at a time, unless the headset is in Multipoint Mode (see page 14). To pair the headset with a Bluetooth cell phone or other Bluetooth device, such as a Bluetooth enabled computer, follow the instructions on pages 11 and 12 of this manual.
MULTIPOINT MODE Multipoint Mode allows you to pair and switch between two Bluetooth devices. ENABLING MULTIPOINT MODE 1. Turn the headset on (see page 10). It will display a double-blinking blue 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 BlueParrott Xpress 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 11). 11. When the second Bluetooth device is connected, turn it and the headset off. USING TWO BLUETOOTH DEVICES with the BlueParrott Xpress HEADSET (AFTER PAIRING) 12. Start with the BlueParrott Xpress 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 10). 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 will rapidly flash blue. 5. The headset initiates pairing activity, and the user has to accept the incoming pairing invitation on the phone. NOTE: This may include entering the pin number “0000” (four zeros).
MAKING A CALL If you have not paired the headset and phone together yet, you must do so (page 11). 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 6). 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 10). 1. Put headset on. Position the microphone (page 6). 2. When your cell phone rings, you will hear ring tones in the headset. Answer the call by quickly pressing the headset’s MFB and release. You will hear 2 rising tones and the MFB button 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 Xpress 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 NOTE: Your cell phone must support the following functions (consult the phone owner’s manual). 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 button twice to put the active call on hold. 2. To switch to the original call, quickly press the MFB button 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 button for 2 seconds.
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: 7+ hours on a 2.5-hour charge. Standby Time: Up to 195 hours on a 2.5-hour charge.
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS Function Button/Duration of press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Power On MFB (2-3 seconds) Blue, double flash (1 second) Short tone “Power on” Power Off MFB (3-4 seconds) All LEDs turn off NONE “Power off” Enable Pairing Mode MFB (5-15 seconds) Blue, rapid flash NONE “Discovering” Headset connects to device n/a Blue, slow flash NONE “Your headset is connected” Connect to A2DP n/a Blue, quick double flash NONE “Your headset is connected” Vo
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS Function Button/Duration of press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Mute (On/Off) Volume Up (2 seconds) NONE Single tone NONE n/a Mute reminder n/a n/a Single tone at 10-second intervals Voice Dial (Start/End) MFB (quick press) NONE Single tone NONE Last Number Redial Volume Down (1 second) NONE Single tone NONE Answer a Call/ Active Call MFB (quick press) Blue flash, once per second Two rising tones NONE End a Call MFB (quick press) Blue fla
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS Function Button/Duration of press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Transfer Audio Volume Down (1-2 seconds) NONE NONE NONE Disable LEDs Volume Up/Volume Down (quick press) All LEDs turn off Short tone NONE Enable LEDs Volume Up/Volume Down (quick press) LEDs turn on Short tone NONE Reset Paired Devices Volume Up/Volume Down (5-6 seconds) NONE 2 low tones NONE Disconnect from Device n/a Blue, double flash NONE “Your headset is disconnected.
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS Function Button/Duration of press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Incoming Call Hold MFB (press twice) NONE NONE NONE Accept Held Incoming Call MFB (quick press) NONE NONE NONE Reject Held Incoming Call MFB (1-2 seconds) NONE NONE NONE Enable Multipoint Mode MFB / Volume Up & Volume Down (quick press) NONE 4 rising tones NONE Disable Multipoint Mode MFB / Volume Up & Volume Down (5-6 seconds) NONE 4 falling tones NONE Start Proximity (RSSI)
VXi WARRANTY (1) VXi warrants that your BlueParrott Xpress 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 BlueParrott Xpress 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 Title 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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