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BH870 Wireless Bluetooth® Headset User`s Guide

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1. 12 5 4 Firmware Updates 12 5 5 Central Administration and Mass Deployment 13 BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 3 6 Daily Use Calling Answering and Hanging Up 13 6 1 Headset Controls and Indicators 13 6 2 The Target Phone Concept 14 6 3 How to Make a Call 14 6 4 How to Answer a Call 16 6 5 Hanging Up
2. 20 7 4 Using the BH870 Headset with Other Bluetooth Devices 20 7 5 Headset Controls and Signals 20 7 6 Battery Indicators and Recharge 25 7 7 Power Save Mode 25 7 8 Staying within Range 25 7 9 Microphone Noise Blackout 25 7 10 Narrowband vs Wideband Audio 25 7 11 High capacity BH870 Installations 26 7 12 Managing Bluetooth Connections and the
3. 7 3 3 Optional Accessories 8 4 System Setup and Connections 8 4 1 Charging the Headset 8 4 2 Assembling the Headset 9 4 3 Pairing the Headset with Your Mobile Phone 10 4 4 USB Bluetooth Adapter Setup and Connection 11 5 Installing and Running the Jabra PC Suite 12 5 1 Jabra PC Suite Features 12 5 2 Installing the Jabra PC Suite 12 5 3 Jabra PC Suite Documentation
4. 16 6 6 Controlling the Speaker Volume and Microphone 16 6 7 Switching between Your Phone and Headset 17 6 8 Last Number Redial 17 6 9 Managing Call Collisions and Call Waiting 17 6 10 Listening to Music 18 6 11 Using Microsoft Office Communicator with Your Headset 18 7 The BH870 Headset 19 7 1 How to Wear the Headset 19 7 2 Assembling or Changing the Wearing Style 19 7 3 Replacing the Earbud
5. Slide your finger down the touch panel to decrease the volume Double tap on the touch panel to mute or unmute the microphone See also 6 6 Controlling the Speaker Volume and Microphone Headset Signal Tones The headset uses a variety of soft tones to alert you to events such as an incoming call multifunction button presses volume changes and more These tones enable you to keep track of what is going on while you are wearing the headset State or Event Tone Description Sample lick to play Power on A 3 note melody ending on a high note Power off A 3 note melody ending on a medium low note Button tap A quick medium tone Button double tap Two button tap tones Button press The button tap tone followed by a longer tone Maximum volume reached Two short high notes Minimum volume reached Two short low notes BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 23 State or Event Tone Description Sample lick to play Mic mute A quick medium tone rest and quick low tone repeats occasionally Incoming softphone call A very fast medium pitch melody Incoming mobile phone call A very fast low pitch melody Incoming call on another phone while on call call collision Two short tones played in quick succession that repeat every time the ring signal is received by the base Incoming call on the same phone while on call call waiting Generated by the phone system Target changed to softphone
6. A slow medium melody or a human voice announcing softphone in English Target changed to mobile phone A slow deep melody or a human voice announcing mobile phone in English Call ended A quick melody ending on a low note Battery low Two very quick low tones repeats occasionally Calls on hold via call waiting Two slow medium pitch notes a long rest and then two more repeats occasionally Pairing succeeded Three slow tones ending on a medium high note Error such as pairing failed Three quick tones followed by a lower long tone Table 4 Headset signal tones and their meanings Choosing Voice or Tones for Target Indicators The headset is capable of playing either a tone or a human voice when you change the target phone thus telling you what the new target is The human voice is always in English regardless of your other language settings By default the human voice will be played However if you do not like hearing the English voice you can switch to using tones To change this setting use the Jabra Control Center program of the Jabra PC Suite running on your PC See the online help for complete details Headset Visual Indicators LED The headset includes a multicolor LED which indicates the state of the headset as outlined in the table below During charging the headset shows the charging progress in combination with the table s various visual indicators as follows Less than 10 battery capacity
7. can also answer and end calls Volume control and microphone mute Controlled via touch panel on headset Visual indicator Multicolor LED indicates call status battery level pairing status and other events Audio indicators BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 32 Tones to indicate incoming calls low battery volume level microphone muting and other events target phone can be indicated by English voice tag or target specific melody Bluetooth version BT 2 1 Bluetooth range Up to 100m when paired with a Bluetooth wireless technology Class 1 device up to 25m when paired with a Bluetooth wireless technology Class 2 device Bluetooth profiles Headset HSP 1 1 hands free HFP 1 5 device identification DIP 1 3 Bluetooth pairing table Up to 8 trusted devices Simultaneous Bluetooth connections Up to 2 Microphone Dual Noise Blackout microphones Sound quality DSP noise reduction echo cancellation tone control narrowband and wideband audio selectable per phone type Firmware update Downloadable from PC Recharge While docked in the Travel Charger and connected to a wall socket PC via USB or car socket PC based configuration All settings can be stored and loaded from a PC for backup and mass deployment 11 2 Headset Hearing Protection The headset can be configured to provide any of several levels of protection depending on how long you use the headset each day A specific setti
8. Sweden The Netherlands United Kingdom and within EFTA in Iceland Norway and Switzerland FCC 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 expressly approved by Jabra will void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equi
9. USB cable The headset battery is charged while it is connected in this way but more slowly than if you connected the charger to an AC outlet Though you can also update the headset s configuration wirelessly via the USB Bluetooth Adapter you can only update the firmware when it is physically connected via the USB cable and Travel Charger See also 5 Installing and Running the Jabra PC Suite for more information about configuring your headset from your PC and updating its firmware 9 The USB Bluetooth Adapter BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 28 The USB Bluetooth Adapter and Travel Charger are included with the BH870 Headset They are available as accessories This section explains how to use the USB Bluetooth Adapter See also 3 Product Overview for detailed diagrams 9 1 USB Bluetooth Adapter Diagram 1 Activity indicators LEDs 2 USB plug 3 Multifunction button Figure 18 LINK350 2 1 3 USB Bluetooth Adapter 9 2 Purpose of the USB Bluetooth Adapter The USB Bluetooth Adapter connects to your computer and communicates with your headset via Bluetooth wireless technology It provides the following features Basic Bluetooth wireless technology connection Softphone control Wideband audio Headset configuration Though it is also possible to pair your headset with any standard Bluetooth device including Bluetooth PC cards this type of pairing provides only the basic conn
10. a PC Wideband audio may slightly reduce the range of your headset You are able to configure narrowband wideband operation for each PC and softphone using the Jabra PC Suite See the Jabra PC Suite online help for details 7 11 High capacity BH870 Headset Installations Bluetooth uses low power radio technology for wireless transmission All radio technologies are subject to interference from other products using radio technologies commonly used in offices Therefore under certain conditions you might experience some performance degradation if you install many headsets in one location or if there is interference from other radio technologies For Bluetooth those performance degradations are typically the result of interference from other Bluetooth products including other BH870 Headsets and from Wi Fi networks Performance issues manifest themselves as audible clicks and pops but will seldom prevent headset operation The following guidelines will help you plan a high capacity installation to minimize interference and to ensure an optimal audio performance a high quality audio based on a signal to noise consideration If you install fewer than 25 headsets in one area you are advised to separate headset bases so that they are at least 1 2m apart If you install more than 25 headsets in one area you should observe the following assumptions valid for Bluetooth technology class 1 operation For 26 81 Bluetooth headsets in
11. if you want to use a larger number of headsets within a given area See 7 11 High capacity BH870 Headset Installations for more on density and 7 8 Staying within Range for more information about range Power save mode uses the Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rate EDR feature 7 8 Staying within Range The BH870 Headset supports the following maximum ranges Up to 100m when talking through the USB Bluetooth Adapter Up to 25m when talking over Bluetooth wireless technology Class 2 most mobile phones In practice you will probably find the range to be somewhat shorter due to physical obstructions and electromagnetic interference Also if your headset is in power save mode the range is slightly reduced The sound in your headset will slowly deteriorate as you move farther from its Bluetooth partner move back into range to restore sound quality All sound will stop if you move all the way out of range If you are talking through the USB Bluetooth Adapter your call will be kept open for up to 120 seconds after you go out of range and then disconnected If you are talking trough a mobile phone your call will probably be disconnected the moment you walk out of range After moving out of range the headset will try to reconnect to the lost device periodically The headset will try to reconnect every 15 seconds up to five times and then every 15 minutes for 5 hours After that it gives up to save power Usually when you turn off a connected Bluetooth
12. illustrated below Figure 13 Wearing the BH870 Headset in various styles Important Regardless of which wearing style you choose adjust the headset so the microphone is positioned as close to your mouth as possible This will maximize the noise cancelling effect of the microphone allowing your voice to come through loud and clear 7 2 Assembling or Changing the Wearing Style The BH870 Headset uses a modular system that enables you to adapt your headset to a variety of wearing styles You can change your wearing style at any time Attaching the Ear Hook for either Ear To attach the ear hook or change the ear on which you wear it do the following 1 Remove the current wearing style attachment if any 2 The ear hook attachment fits into a hole that passes all the way through the hinge like mount on the inner side of the headset Push the pin of the ear hook down into the top or bottom side of this hole depending on which ear you wish to wear it on 3 Slide the attachment up or down in its fitting until the headset fits comfortably to your ear Figure 14 Attaching the ear hook BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 20 Attaching a Head or Neckband Optional To attach a head or neckband do the following 1 Remove the current wearing style attachment if any 2 Align the earbud and headset fitting with the matching holes on the head or neckband and press until it clicks into place 3 Put on the heads
13. into Bluetooth pairing mode The procedure for doing this varies by mobile phone manufacturer and model See your mobile phone documentation for details BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 11 4 Your phone scans for nearby Bluetooth devices that are broadcasting themselves for pairing Use your phone s controls to identify and select the Jabra GO 6400 device Your phone may also ask for the BH870 Headset s pass code The pass code is 0000 four zeros Jabra GO 5 Your phone attempts to connect to the BH870 Headset and then it shows results If the attempt fails please try again If you are still having trouble please check your mobile phone documentation or contact Logitech Customer Support Note All communication between the BH870 Headset and a mobile phone are encrypted so others cannot intercept your calls Establishing this encryption is an important part of the pairing process Because two devices are paired it does not necessarily mean they are connected which means that the link be tween them is active Typically connection occurs automatically once your mobile phone is paired but you might need to connect manually using the menu system on your mobile phone as described in your phone s documenta tion 4 4 USB Bluetooth Adapter Setup and Connection To connect the USB Bluetooth Adapter and set it up for use with your computer and headset do the following 1 Plug the USB Bluetooth Adapter in
14. of unauthorized access to communication via a Bluetooth headset is very limited The headset uses 128 bit encryption Q What is the range of the headset A The headset supports the following maximum ranges 100m when talking through the USB Bluetooth Adapter softphone 25m when talking on most mobile phones In practice you may find the range to be somewhat shorter due to physical obstructions and electromagnetic interference Also if your headset is in power save mode the range is slightly reduced The sound in your headset will slowly deteriorate as you move farther from the softphone or mobile phone Move back into range and sound quality is restored If you move all the way out of range while talking you will lose all sound Q What is the talk time of the headset A Up to 6 hours Talk time depends on the device with which the headset is connected Range varies according to the environment in which the headset is used Range depends on the device with which the headset is connected 11 Technical Specifications 11 1 Headset Wearing styles Ear hook headband neckband available as an accessory Dimensions 18mm x 76mm x 22 5mm Weight lt 18 g Operating environment 10 C to 60 C when charging 0 C to 45 C Up to 95 RH non condensing Call control Multifunction button supporting answer call end call voice activated dialing reject call redial and swap held calls docking operations
15. that it is largely external to the base or headset However you are able to manage call waiting using your headset multifunction button and or touchscreen for the following types of phones Mobile phones with call waiting features and full support for the hands free Bluetooth wireless technology profile support also depends on your network operator and subscription type Softphones that support call waiting If you are using an unsupported soft or mobile phone you must use your phone s native interface to manage its call waiting features When call waiting is triggered by a new incoming call the following occurs A call waiting tone generated by the phone system sounds in your headset Call waiting control is enabled for the headset multifunction button Do the following to manage the call waiting features from your headset To hold the current call and switch to an incoming or held call press the headset s multifunction for about 2 seconds To end the current call and switch to an incoming or held call tap the multifunction button To reject the incoming call and remain on the current call double tap the multifunction button Note The above gestures may not work with all softphones and mobile phones See your phone s documentation for more information about call waiting You can always use your phone s native interface to control call waiting if remote control is not working for you 6 10 Listening to M
16. to manually open a PC audio communication link from your softphone to your headset before answering You can do this in Jabra Control Center See the PC Suite online help for details See also 5 Installing and Running the Jabra PC Suite 6 5 Hanging Up To terminate a call when no calls are on hold tap the headset multifunction button You can also terminate a call using the native controls of your mobile phone or softphone If you are using an unsupported softphone you must always use the softphone s native interface to hang up Figure 11 Hanging up 6 6 Controlling the Speaker Volume and Microphone The headset features a touch panel that is similar to the touch pad included with many laptop computers Use it to adjust the volume you hear in your headset and to mute unmute the microphone Slide your finger up the touch panel away from your mouth to increase the volume Slide your finger down the touch panel to decrease the volume Double tap on the touch panel to mute or unmute the microphone BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 17 Figure 12 2 x Using the volume strip and mute control Note Unique double tones in the headset indicate that you have reached maximum or minimum volume See also Headset Signal Tones in this guide A unique double tone indicates that microphone muting is active This signal repeats occasionally until you unmute the microphone If you end the call while the micropho
17. types of gestures Tap A short instantly released tap not longer than 0 8 seconds Press Press and hold the button for 1 3 seconds BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 30 The table below summarizes all of the control possibilities presented by the multifunction button MFB Function Tap Press hold 1 3 sec Toggle between MS OC softphone mode and standard softphone mode only during the first three seconds after you plug in the adapter Enter pairing mode when not in pairing mode Cancel pairing when already in pairing mode Table 7 Control possibilities presented by the multifunction button 10 FAQs and Troubleshooting Q Why Won t My Headset Pair with My Mobile Phone A Please check the following Make sure the headset is charged and is in pairing mode If the headset is already turned on use the multifunction button to turn it off by pressing and holding the button for 4 seconds Next turn the headset back on in pairing mode by pressing and holding the multifunction button for 4 seconds In pairing mode the headset LED should be a constant blue color If it is red that means the headset needs charging Make sure Bluetooth is active on your mobile phone and put it into Bluetooth pairing mode The procedure for doing this varies according to brand and model See your mobile phone documentation for details Remember the headset identifies itself as Jabra GO 64
18. 00 You need to find and select this name on your phone You might also be prompted to enter the pass code 0000 four zeros to accept pairing If you are still having trouble see 4 3 Pairing the Headset with Your Mobile Phone in this guide for more information Q Why won t my headset pair with the USB Bluetooth Adapter A Please check the following Make sure the headset is charged and in pairing mode Make sure the adapter is in pairing mode With the adapter attached to the PC press and hold the multifunction button for 2 seconds to put the headset in pairing mode The headset LED should be a constant blue color If you are still having trouble see 4 4 Pairing the USB Bluetooth Adapter and Headset in this guide for more information Q Why doesn t my computer detect the USB Bluetooth Adapter A Try connecting your USB Bluetooth Adapter to another USB port on the PC Please note that it must be a direct connection with no USB hub in between Q Why doesn t my headset work with my softphone mobile phone A Please check the following Make sure the headset is charged The LED is a constant green when the headset is fully charged Make sure you are within range of the USB Bluetooth Adapter or mobile phone See the question on range below The adapter mobile phone and the headset may no longer be paired See the questions on pairing these devices above Q I cannot hear anything in my headset when using my mobile
19. 300ms Repeats for a total of 5 times Charging Constant yellow Constant red BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 25 Headset State Led When Battery Level Is Good Led When Battery Level Is Low Fully charged in cradle Constant green N A Table 5 Headset visual signals and their meanings 7 6 Battery Indicators and Recharge Battery indicators The headset indicates the current headset battery level as follows The headset LED indicates among other things its battery and charging status see the table above for details While the battery is low you will hear an audio signal two quick low tones every minute or so in the headset Recharging the Headset To recharge your headset battery place the headset into its Travel Charger and connect the charger to power See also 4 1 Charging the Headset 7 7 Power Save Mode You can choose to put the headset into power save mode The means that the headset saves power at the expense of a slightly reduced range You can enable disable power save mode from the base touchscreen Advanced Settings menu and the Jabra Control Center Power save mode is disabled by default In some circumstances you can use power save mode to improve sound quality if the sound becomes distorted This can happen for example with an active call and a call on audio hold To do this enable power save mode and then close and re open the audio link You can also enable power save mode
20. BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide Logitech for Business USER MANUAL BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 2 Contents 1 Introduction 5 2 Important Warnings and Safety Information 5 2 1 Read the Important Information Guide 5 2 2 Protecting your Hearing with SafeTone 6 2 3 Care and Maintenance 6 2 4 Other Specifications 6 3 Product Overview 7 3 1 BH870 Headset Diagram 7 3 2 Travel Charger and USB Bluetooth Adapter Diagrams
21. Collision This occurs when you are talking on one phone and a call comes in on a different phone that is also connected to your headset Two different phones compete for access to your headset Managing Call Collision Call collision can be managed from the UI of the phone receiving the call If the incoming call is accepted on the phone UI it is routed to the headset and the current call is put on audio hold The call put on hold is shown on the touchscreen and is marked with a yellow handset to indicate activity on a phone whose audio is not currently routed to the headset If the incoming call is rejected on the phone UI assuming this is supported by the phone the current call continues BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 18 Note You cannot manage call collision from the headset though a double tone sounds in the headset to indicate the incoming call but you have the option to resolve the collision by ending the current active call To do this tap the headset multifunction button The current call ends and a ringtone from the phone with the new call sounds in the headset Tap again to answer the call in the usual way Call Waiting Call waiting lets you place a current call temporarily on hold to answer another incoming call on the same phone This feature is available for selected softphones and mobile phones only Managing Call Waiting Call waiting is provided by your phone company or softphone program which means
22. Pairing Table 26 BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 4 8 Using the Travel Charger 27 8 1 Storing the Headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter 27 8 2 Charging the Headset with the Travel Charger 27 8 3 Communicating with a PC 27 9 The USB Bluetooth Adapter 27 9 1 USB Bluetooth Adapter Diagram 28 9 2 Purpose of the USB Bluetooth Adapter 28 9 3 Pairing the USB Bluetooth Adapter and Headset 28 9 4 USB Bluetooth Adapter Visual Indicators 29 9 5 USB Bl
23. Product Disposal 33 11 8 Certifications and Safety Approvals 33 12 Glossary 34 BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 5 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset We hope you will enjoy the headset s wide range of features and will find it comfortable to wear and easy to use The BH870 Headset provides compact and light weight construction touch panel volume control fast recharge wideband audio and a dual Noise Blackout microphone The headset is compatible with nearly all types of Bluetooth wireless technology mobile phones and it provides additional support for advanced Bluetooth wireless technology features such as call waiting and voice activated dialing The BH870 Headset also includes a USB Bluetooth Adapter and Travel Charger The USB Bluetooth Adapter plugs into your computer and connects to your headset via a wireless Bluetooth connection enabling you to use your headset together with softphones running on your PC The Travel Charger includes compartments for both the headset and USB Bluetoot
24. a call through your softphone dial the number or choose a contact using your softphone program The audio connection to your headset will activate automatically as soon as your recipient s phone begins ringing Note If you are using an unsupported softphone you need to manually open a PC audio communication link from your softphone to your headset before dialing You can do this in the Jabra Control Center See the PC Suite online help for details See also 5 Installing and Running the Jabra PC Suite The BH870 Headset includes call handling e g ringtone detection accept call and hang up for supported soft phones only For unsupported softphones see the headset as a standard sound card BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 16 6 4 How to Answer a Call To answer a call from any connected phone do the following 1 You will hear a ringtone from the ringing phone and or headset The ringtone played in the headset normally also indicates which phone is ringing see 7 5 Headset Controls and Signals The headset will usually switch the target phone to the one that is ringing 2 Tap the multifunction button on the BH870 Headset You can also answer a call using the native controls of your mobile phone or softphone If you are using an unsupported softphone you must always use the softphone s native interface to answer a call Figure 10 Answering a call Note If you are using an unsupported softphone you need
25. ately Figure 5 Assembling and wearing the BH870 Headset in various styles Choose a style and assemble the headset so that it will fit to your preferred ear See 7 2 Assembling or Changing the Wearing Style for detailed instructions Important Regardless of which wearing style you choose adjust the headset so the microphone is positioned as close to your mouth as possible This will maximize the noise cancelling effect of the microphone allowing your voice to come through loud and clear BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 10 Tip If you use the ear hook slide the attachment up or down until the headset fits comfortably to your ear Remember that two different ear hooks are included One is very flexible and can be moulded to any angle for an optimal fit 4 3 Pairing the Headset with Your Mobile Phone To use Bluetooth you must set up the wireless communication between the BH870 Headset and your mobile phone by pairing them Pair the headset manually at any time using the procedure below 1 If your headset is currently turned on turn it off by pressing and holding its multifunction button for about 4 seconds until its LED gives four quick flashes and then turns off 2 Put your powered off headset in pairing mode by pressing and holding its multifunction button for about 4 seconds until its LED lights a constant blue 4 sec 3 Make sure Bluetooth is active on your mobile phone and put your phone
26. ay need to reduce the number of headsets to ensure satisfactory Wi Fi performance Using more than 20 Bluetooth headsets with a 100 call time in an area where Wi Fi is heavily used needs a proof of concept installation Practical customer cases indicate that Bluetooth headsets scale very well in high capacity deployments 7 12 Managing Bluetooth Connections and the Pairing Table Making and Changing Connections The headset is able to maintain up to two connections typically to a mobile phone and USB Bluetooth Adapter If you want to connect to a third device that is already paired with the headset turn off the headset and the unit you wish to disconnect And then turn on the new unit to which you wish to connect and turn the headset back on Another way to change the connection is to pair or re pair manually the headset with any device not currently connected It does not matter if they are already in one another s pairing tables See also 7 4 Using the Headset with Other Bluetooth Devices Clearing the Bluetooth Pairing Table When you pair two Bluetooth devices each device adds the other to its own internal pairing table thereby enabling both devices to connect to one another and to use encrypted communication The BH870 Headset is able to hold up to 8 devices in its pairing table If you add a ninth device the headset automatically removes the device in the table that has not been used for the longest period of time in order to make room for
27. ch Bluetooth Headset firmware using the same firmware file a Zip archive to ensure that the two devices are using compatible firmware versions Checking for Firmware Updates You can visit www logitech com support BH870 directly to find out whether firmware updates are available Applying Firmware Updates To update the firmware in the USB Bluetooth Adapter follow these steps 1 Plug the USB Bluetooth Adapter into a USB port directly on your PC 2 Start the Jabra Firmware Updater by clicking on the Windows Start menu and selecting All Programs gt Jabra gt Jabra PC Suite gt Jabra Firmware Updater The wizard launches 3 On the first page of the firmware update wizard select Jabra LINK 350 in the drop down list provided Mark the checkbox Check for firmware updates on Jabra web servers if you want the Firmware Updater to check for and download the latest firmware If you already have a firmware file you wish to use clear this box Then click Next and complete the remaining steps in the wizard 4 When the USB Bluetooth Adapter firmware has been updated unplug it from your PC and continue with an update of the headset firmware To update the firmware in the Logitech BH870 Headset do the following 1 Insert the headset into the Travel Charger and plug the USB cable from the Travel Charger into a USB port directly on your PC 2 Bring the headset into firmware update mode by double tapping the multifunction button on the headset
28. ct Options gt Set Password to do this Once password protected the entire device configuration e g IntelliTone settings and softphone settings is protected in the Jabra Control Center BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 14 6 Daily Use Calling Answering and Hanging Up 6 1 Headset Controls and Indicators The Multifunction Button This button is located near the back of the BH870 Headset Through a combination of taps double taps short presses and long presses you will be able to execute all of the most needed functions including answering a call hanging up switching between held calls and more See 6 1 Headset Controls and Signals in this guide for more information Headset Visual and Audio Indicators The BH870 Headset provides status messages using both lights and audio signals For example the LED lights various colors to indicate battery level incoming calls on off operations etc Audio signals tell you when you have pressed a button selected a new target phone or changed the volume in ear ring tones are also provided See 6 1 Headset Controls and Signals in this guide for more information 6 2 The Target Phone Concept The target phone is the phone to which the audio link for your outgoing call is activated when you tap the multifunction button MFB on the headset You can select a different target phone by pressing the headset multifunction button The effect of activating the audio link to an
29. device while the headset is turned on the headset will react in the same way as if you had simply walked out of range as described above Tip For optimal performance with a Bluetooth Class 2 mobile phone wear the headset and your mobile phone on the same side of your body or within line of sight of each other In general you will get better performance when there are no ob structions between the headset and your mobile phone 7 9 Microphone Noise Blackout The BH870 Headset features an advanced two microphone Noise Blackout system that will help ensure that your voice will be clear and easy to understand even when you are sitting in a crowded office or other noisy environments It works by using a pair of directional microphones one facing towards your mouth and one facing away These two signals are combined inside the headset which subtracts the room noise signal from the voice signal leaving only your voice behind when it is sent to your phone This system works best when the headset s microphone is placed as close as possible to your mouth BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 26 7 10 Narrowband vs Wideband Audio The BH870 Headset supports both wideband and narrowband audio but uses narrowband by default In particular you should consider using wideband if you listen to music from your PC Note Wideband audio is only supported between the BH870 Headset and base for softphones or for streaming music from
30. dy paired and connected and the mobile phone is the current target Go to step 3 BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 12 Slow flashing green light The headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter are paired but not yet connected Connection occurs automatically as long as your headset is switched on and close by The headset tries to connect periodically and indefinitely When the light changes to constant green or yellow see above your headset is connected Constant blue light The headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter are not yet paired The adapter is in pairing mode This means that you need to pair the headset to the USB Bluetooth Adapter before you connect them For instructions see 9 3 Pairing the USB Bluetooth Adapter and Headset 4 You are now ready to use your headset with your computer If you have not already done so install the Jabra PC Suite software as described in 5 Installing and Running the Jabra PC Suite See also the PC Suite online help Figure 6 BH870 Headset paired with both a mobile phone and the USB Bluetooth Adapter 5 Installing and Running the Jabra PC Suite 5 1 Jabra PC Suite Features The Jabra PC Suite is a collection of programs that supports and expands your headset s features It enables you to do the following Control several types of softphone programs from your headset Configure the headset from your PC Update the firmware for your headset Save and recall head
31. e update its firmware and control supported softphones using the buttons on your headset The Jabra PC Suite also includes drivers for various softphones on the market Narrowband audio Narrowband refers to a situation in radio communications where the bandwidth of the message does not significantly exceed the channel s coherence bandwidth It is a common misconception that narrowband refers to a channel which occupies only a small amount of space on the radio spectrum Narrowband can also be used with the audio spectrum to describe sounds that occupy a narrow range of frequencies In telephony narrowband is usually considered to cover frequencies 300 3400 Hz Noise Blackout Developed by GN Netcom engineers Noise Blackout applies a directional principle to noise cancellation reducing only surrounding noise and not distorting the user s voice The technology uses dual microphones to capture sound intelligently filtering background noise only Other noise cancellation headsets cancel noise by cutting away audio frequency and reducing sound quality Used together with advanced DSP technology and Peakstop audio shock protection that monitors incoming audio volume sound is balanced to filter out background noise leaving both sides of the call with a natural sounding voice quality Pairing Creates a unique and encrypted link between two Bluetooth devices and enables them to communicate with each other Bluetooth devices will not c
32. e Jabra PC Suite whenever you want to configure your headset using the Jabra Control Center The BH870 Headset is optimized for Office Communicator It should automatically be recognized and configured for Office Communicator as soon as you plug the headset into your computer BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 19 After connecting your headset to your computer run the Jabra Control Center Check to see if the Control Center offers settings for the Office Communicator and the Jabra softphone drivers as the default target for the button on your headset If you use Office Communicator as your primary softphone select Office Communicator in the Jabra Control Center Note that the settings provided by the Jabra Control Center vary depending on which headset is connected to your computer You are able to control the following features of Office Communicator using your standard headset controls Notification of incoming calls Acceptance of incoming call Call termination Microphone muting The headset controls for invoking each of the above features of your softphone work in the same way as they do for your mobile phone 7 The BH870 Headset This section provides in depth details about the BH870 Headset See also 3 Product Overview in this guide for detailed diagrams 7 1 How to Wear the Headset You can wear the BH870 Headset in a variety of styles each of which can be worn on either the left or right ear as
33. ecting Level 0 Basic protection against sound spikes 118 dB A auto volume disabled Level 1 Less than 4 hours on telephone day Level 2 4 8 hours on telephone day Level 3 More than 8 hours on telephone day Level 4 TT4 Recommended Australian protection level Telstra Table 1 Levels of IntelliTone hearing protection To set the IntelliTone level use the Jabra Control Center application on your PC See the Jabra PC Suite online help for details See also 5 Installing and Running the Jabra PC Suite in this guide for more information about the PC software Important Check your local laws or regulations to find out whether a specific protection level is mandated in your area Compliant with Directive 2003 10 EC of the European Parliament and Council of 6 February 2003 2 3 Care and Maintenance Protect your headset and accessories as you would any other type of sensitive electronic equipment If your BH870 Headset requires cleaning consider the following advice The headset headband neckband an optional accessory and ear hook can be wiped clean with a dry cloth if needed The cords can be dry dusted as required The leatherette ear cushion s can be cleaned When cleaning remove them and wipe with a damp cloth The earbud can be replaced if it becomes dirty or uncomfortable Two extra differently shaped earbuds are included with your headset Otherwise you can order replacement earbuds from www
34. ection the first point listed above and you may also experience compatibility issues Softphone control wideband audio and headset configuration features require the USB Bluetooth Adapter 9 3 Pairing the USB Bluetooth Adapter and Headset The headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter are already paired from the factory The procedure given below is only necessary if pairing is lost To pair your Jabra GO headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter do the following 1 Attach the USB Bluetooth Adapter to your PC and turn on the PC See also 4 4 USB Bluetooth Adapter Setup and Connections 2 Put the USB Bluetooth Adapter in pairing mode by pressing and holding its multifunction button for about 2 seconds until its blue pairing LED turns on and stays lit 3 If your headset is currently turned on turn it off by pressing and holding on its multifunction button for about 4 seconds until its LED gives three quick red flashes and then turns off 4 Put your powered off headset in pairing mode by pressing and holding its multifunction button for about 4 seconds until its LED lights a constant blue 5 Place the headset close to the USB Bluetooth Adapter and wait for a few seconds When pairing is successful you will see the following indicators On the adapter the LED flashes blue quickly 5 times and turns off On the headset the LED flashes blue 5 times and then turns off 6 Your headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter are now
35. elephone calls limit audio frequencies to the range of 300 to 3400 hertz Wideband audio eliminates the majority of bandwidth limitations and transmits in the range of 30 hertz to 7000 hertz or higher www logitech com 2011 Logitech All rights reserved Logitech the Logitech logo and other Logitech marks are owned by Logitech and may be registered Jabra is a regis tered trademark of GN Netcom A S Microsoft Windows Skype and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Cisco is a regis tered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by GN Netcom A S is under license Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Logitech assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual Information contained herein is subject to change without notice 621 000066
36. estic or corporate purposes DECT can also be used for wireless broadband data transfers Dongle A small piece of hardware that connects to a computer typically portable like a USB pen Although earlier use of dongles was to authenticate a piece of software the word dongle is now widely used to refer to a broadband wireless adapter Dongle is another term for USB Bluetooth Adapter Dual microphones Dual microphones increase the amount of captured sound data enabling the device to more intelligently filter the background noise DSP technology then uses the microphones to determine the direction of the sound or noise based on the sound delay between the two microphones making it possible to filter out unwanted noise The DSP also uses the dual microphone system to significantly reduce stationary noise To eliminate the tinny effect sound emanating from the mouth is enhanced and transmitted while all other sound is classified as noise and is filtered out BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 35 DSP Digital Signal Processing Firmware The software that is embedded in a hardware device for example the BH870 Headset or base Hookswitch The control mechanism that answers and hangs up a call on a telephone When you place the handset in the telephone cradle it depresses the switch hook s button and hangs up puts the phone on hook Jabra PC Suite A collection of PC programs that enable you to configure your devic
37. et and rotate the microphone until it is as close as possible to your mouth Figure 15 Attaching the headset to a head or neckband Removing a Wearing style Attachment To remove a wearing style attachment perform the opposite procedure used to attach it 7 3 Replacing the Earbud After extensive use the earbud of the BH870 Headset may become worn dirty or uncomfortable The headset includes two extra differently shaped earbuds Otherwise you can order additional replacements from www jabra com at any time To remove the earbud hold the headset with the earbud facing you and twist the earbud gently anti clockwise until it comes free Then align the replacement earbud onto the same fitting and gently press it down until it clicks into place do not rotate 7 4 Using the BH870 Headset with Other Bluetooth Devices Pairing the Headset with a Mobile Phone The BH870 Headset is based on Bluetooth wireless technology and can therefore be used with any mobile phone that supports Bluetooth You must set up the wireless communication between the two devices by pairing them See 4 3 Pairing the Headset with Your Mobile Phone for complete instructions Pairing the Headset with the USB Bluetooth Adapter To pair the headset to the USB Bluetooth Adapter connected to your computer place both units in pairing mode while they are close to each other They will find each other automatically and then pair and connect to each other as needed See 9 3 Pair
38. h Adapter making it easy to take the BH870 Headset with you when you travel BH870 Headset Features Dual Noise Blackout microphone Up to 100m range Lightweight under 18g Fast recharge Direct Bluetooth link from headset to mobile phone Standard headset Bluetooth profile support along with a more advanced hands free profile to provide redial and voice activated dialing Ear hook wearing style included with an accessory neckband option available Wideband audio for enhanced audio quality when also supported by the connected phone Touch panel volume and mute control Intuitive headset control via an adaptive multifunction button for answer end call call waiting control and other functions Status LED Voice and audio feedback Advanced hearing protection with SafeTone noise exposure protection USB Bluetooth Adapter Features Bluetooth wireless technology connects headset to any PC USB connection to your PC Softphone support and control Wideband audio for better audio quality Headset configuration from the PC Up to 100m range Status LEDs Travel Charger Features Holds the headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter for easy transportation Provides a data interface that can be used for upgrading the headset firmware Recharges the headset from an AC outlet or a PC s USB port Charges the headset from a car cigarette lighter socket when the car charger is u
39. hone e g go to dial tone voice activated dialing Enable voice activated dialing when target is a cell phone that supports this feature End current call and activate held or incoming call if any Tip If you use the ear hook slide the attachment up or down until the headset fits comfortably to your ear Remember that two different ear hooks are included One is very flexible and can be moulded to any angle for an optimal fit BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 22 Function Tap Double Tap Press hold 1 3 sec Long Press hold 3 5 sec Call the last number dialed on current target phone supported softphones and mobile phones only Reject incoming call when already on a call Switch target phone when no call is active Power on headset when power is off Reject incoming call when no call is active Hold current call and switch to held or incoming call supported softphones and mobile phones only Power off headset when power is on Activate Bluetooth pairing mode when power is off Table 3 All multifunction button commands The Touch Panel The headset features a touch panel that is similar to the touch pad included with many laptop computers Use it to adjust the volume you hear in your headset and to mute unmute the microphone Slide your finger up the touch panel away from your mouth to increase the volume
40. hones may work differently and or require you to configure them to work as described above Please see your mobile phone documentation for complete details about how to use it with a Bluetooth headset BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 15 Voice activated Mobile Phone Dialing This feature requires that your mobile phone supports the hands free Bluetooth wireless technology profile See your mobile phone s documentation for details about how to set up voice activated dialing and whether this feature is supported by Bluetooth Figure 8 To use voice activated dialing tap the multifunction button and speak the appropriate voice tag To use voice activated dialing with a mobile phone that supports it do the following 1 If necessary set the mobile phone as the current target for your headset see also Section 6 2 The Target Phone Concept 2 Tap the headset s multifunction button You will then hear the voice dialing prompt generated by your mobile phone Speak the trigger for the number you want and allow the phone to dial Tip Your voice tags may work better if you record them using the BH870 Headset rather than your phone s built in microphone This ensures that the sound the phone hears coming from the BH870 Headset when dialing will be the closest possible match to the recorded voice tag Calling through a Softphone Figure 9 To make a call on your softphone simply dial while wearing the headset To place
41. idle target phone varies depending on the gesture you use on the headset multifunction button on your set up and on the features supported by your phone For mobile phones you can activate voice activated dialing or redial For softphones you can open the audio link and for some softphones redial If you initiate an outgoing call from a mobile or softphone the audio link opens automatically when the phone goes off hook This phone initiated outgoing call does not affect your choice of a target phone For incoming calls on phones with ring detection as is the case with mobile phones and most softphones activating the headset multifunction button accepts the call When the incoming call ends the target phone returns to the selected target phone before the incoming call For phones where ring detection is not possible you have to change the target phone manually before you can accept the call In this case when the call ends the target phone is the phone for which you accepted the call For maximum convenience set the target phone to the phone which you are most likely to use for outgoing calls 6 3 How to Make a Call Standard Mobile Phone Dialing To place a call through your mobile phone dial the number and then press the call button on the mobile On most phones the audio link from the mobile phone to your headset opens automatically Figure 7 To make a call on your mobile phone dial while wearing the headset Note Some mobile p
42. imit established by EU Directive 94 27 EF The stainless steel alloy was tested for nickel release in accordance with the European standard EN 1811 1998 BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 33 Other wearing style attachments are made of plastic and contain no known allergens The leatherette ear cushions do not contain vinyl The products contain no natural rubber nickel or chrome that can come into contact with users skin 11 5 USB Bluetooth Adapter Dimensions 18 5mm x 53mm x 7 7mm Operating environment 10 C to 60 C Up to 95 RH non condensing PC connection Standard USB Bluetooth version BT 2 1 Class 1 Bluetooth range Up to 100m when paired with a Bluetooth wireless technology Class 1 device up to 25m when paired with a Class 2 device Bluetooth profiles Headset HSP 1 1 hands free HFP 1 5 device identification DIP 1 3 Bluetooth pairing table Up to 8 trusted devices Simultaneous Bluetooth connections Up to 2 Bluetooth audio bandwidth Narrowband or wideband Firmware update Downloadable from PC Multifunction button Bluetooth pairing Bluetooth connections and some call management Visual indicators Multicolor LEDs indicate pairing status connection status on call status and other details PC based configuration All settings can be stored and loaded from a PC for backup and mass deployment Softphone support Full call handling for Skype Cisco IP Communicat
43. ing the USB Bluetooth Adapter and Headset for complete details Managing Bluetooth Connections Once you have paired the headset with a mobile phone and the USB Bluetooth Adapter the headset usually manages its Bluetooth connections automatically However if the headset and mobile phone are paired turned on and in range but fail to connect automatically you can try to connect them manually using the menu system on your mobile phone as described in your phone s documentation You can drop the connection from the headset to your mobile phone for example because you would like to connect your mobile phone to another device in a similar way See also 7 12 Managing Bluetooth Connections and the Pairing Table 7 5 Headset Controls and Signals The BH870 Headset features a collection of controls and indicators that enable you to manage and monitor your calls These controls and indicators include the following 1 Multifunction Button This button is located near the back of the headset Through a combination of taps double taps short presses and long presses you will be able to execute all of the most needed functions including answering a call hanging up switching between held calls and more 2 Touch Panel This touch sensitive panel is similar to the touch pad included with many laptop computers It enables you to adjust the speaker volume and mute unmute the microphone BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 21 3 A
44. jabra com at any time Avoid getting moisture or liquids into any button ports receptors or other openings Avoid exposing the product to rain 2 4 Other Specifications For complete technical specifications see 11 Technical Specifications in this guide BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 7 3 Product Overview 3 1 BH870 Headset Diagram 1 Multifunction button answer end call and other functions 2 Touch panel for volume by sliding finger and mute control by double tapping 3 Dual Noise Blackout microphone 4 Activity and status indicator multicolor LED 5 Earbud with speaker 6 Mount for ear hook wearing style attachment 7 Recharge and data interface Figure 1 7 5 6 4 1 2 3 BH870 Headset as seen from the outer and inner sides respectively 3 2 Travel Charger and USB Bluetooth Adapter Diagrams 1 Headset cradle 2 Power and data port 3 Adapter cradle 4 USB plug 5 LED activity indicators 6 Multifunction button Figure 2 LINK350 1 4 3 5 2 6 Travel charger left and USB Bluetooth Adapter right BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 8 3 3 Optional Accessories The following accessories for the BH870 Headset are available separately and are occasionally mentioned in the other chapters of this guide You may have ordered one or more of these together with your headset To order these accessories p
45. lease visit www jabra com 1 Neckband 2 Car charge adapter 3 Replacement ear hooks replacement earbuds 4 Travel kit with the Travel Charger car charger USB Bluetooth Adapter AC power adapter and USB cable 5 Extra USB Bluetooth Adapter LINK350 4 5 1 3 2 LINK350 Figure 3 BH870 Headset accessories available at www jabra com 4 System Setup and Connections This section explains how to assemble your BH870 Headset and connect it to your other office equipment 4 1 Charging the Headset To charge the headset place it in the Travel Charger Connect the mini USB port on the Travel Charger to a power source as illustrated below The headset LED will change from red to yellow while charging It will turn green when the headset is fully charged If you are using the headset while it is charging the LED can change to other colors and blink to indicate other events or changes See 9 4 BH870 Headset Visual Indicators LED in this guide for more information BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 9 Note The charge time from either a PC or car cigarette lighter socket is much longer than the charge time from an AC power outlet Figure 4 Charging the headset 4 2 Assembling the Headset You can wear the BH870 headset in any of several wearing styles including headband ear hook and neckband The ear hook wearing style attachment and headband are included The neckband is available separ
46. ne is muted it is automatically umuted the next time you place or answer a call 6 7 Switching between Your Phone and Headset It is possible to enable or disable the headset without interrupting your current call The procedure is intuitive but slightly different depending on which type of phone you are using as outlined below For mobile phones the procedure for switching to and from the headset varies by phone model Please see your mobile phone documentation for details For softphones your headset is likely to be your only option but if other audio devices are connected to your PC you may be able to switch to them by changing the audio preferences for Windows and or your softphone program 6 8 Last Number Redial Your headset is able to send a redial command to the current target phone This feature requires that the target phone supports the redial command Check your phones documentation for details To use last number redial with a phone that supports it do the following 1 If necessary set the appropriate phone as the current target for your headset see also 6 2 The Target Phone Concept 2 Double tap the headset s multifunction button The headset sends the redial command to the selected target phone and opens the audio link 6 9 Managing Call Collisions and Call Waiting Call collision and call waiting both refer to situations in which you are already on the phone when another call comes in Call
47. ng may be required in some jurisdictions See also 2 2 Protecting Your Hearing with SafeTone All four IntelliTone levels above zero meet and exceed de facto global protection levels and are compliant with NIOSH standards and EU health and safety codes of 85 dB A These are also compliant with Directive 2003 10 EC of the European Parliament and Council of 6 February 2003 The TT4 protection level is compliant with pertinent Australian recommendation 11 3 Headset Battery Battery type Lithium Ion Battery capacity 125 mAh nominal Battery talk time Up to 6 h at 10 C to 60 C Battery lifetime Minimum 500 charge cycles over 3 years when used for 8 hours a day Battery standby time At least 100h at 10 C to 60 C Battery charge time Charging from AC power adapter from 0 to 80 of full capacity in 25 minutes Charging from car charger from 0 to 80 of full capacity in 25 minutes provided the charger has USB fast charge termination Charging from a PC s USB port from 0 to 80 of full capacity in 60 mins In this case the charge current is limited to 100mA Shelf life Holds a charge for at least 6 months in the off state before recharge is required Replacement Battery cannot be replaced 11 4 Materials and Allergies The headband attachment is made of stainless steel and does not have a nickel coated surface Nickel release from the headband is 0 02 g cm2 week which is well below the 0 50 g cm2 week l
48. ommunicate if they have not been paired Softphone A piece of software for making telephone calls over the Internet using a general purpose computer rather than using dedicated hardware Often a softphone is designed to behave like a traditional telephone sometimes appearing as an image of a phone with a display panel and buttons with which the user can interact A softphone is usually used with a headset connected to the sound card of the PC or with a USB phone Softphone driver Establishes a control link between a softphone and your headset so you can answer and end mute and un mute and hold and resume calls using the buttons on your headset The actual call control functions available from your headset depend on the capabilities of the softphone and the headset model USB Bluetooth Adapter Sometimes also called a dongle A PC must have a Bluetooth adapter in order to communicate with other Bluetooth devices While some desktop computers and most recent laptops come with a built in Bluetooth adapter others require an external one Bluetooth wireless technology allows multiple devices to communicate with a computer over a single adapter Wideband audio Sometimes also called HD Audio this is an audio technology used in telephony It extends the frequency range of sound travelling over telephone lines resulting in higher quality voice transmission The range of the human voice extends from 80 hertz to 14 000 hertz Traditional or narrowband t
49. one area ensure on average 4m2 16m2 per headset 2m 4m base to base separation For 82 169 Bluetooth headsets ensure on average 16m2 25m2 per headset 4m 5m base to base separation Above 169 Bluetooth headsets ensure minimum 25m2 per headset minimum 5m base to base separation These assumptions are conservative because they assume users are on call 100 of the time In many cases 50 is a better assumption even for some contact centers while typical office planning assumes a 10 15 call time This reduced on call time has an impact on planning If the users are on call less than 50 of time use the following guidelines 26 81 headsets 2m2 8m2 area 1 4m 2 8m separation 82 or more headsets 12m2 area 3 5m separation Using the headset s power save mode is recommended for a high capacity installations The area referred to above depends on the building layout It could be an open space office or a set of collocated offices separated by lightweight walls Offices far apart say gt 100m apart or shielded by heavy concrete walls should not be considered as one area The above planning figures are valid if most users are near their bases lt 3m distance If most users are gt 5m away from their bases you should roughly double the recommended area In all cases you should check whether a Wi Fi network in particular an 802 1 b g or n network is used If Wi Fi is heavily used you m
50. or Microsoft Office Communicator others see headset as a standard sound card support for additional softphones may be added via driver updates for the PC 11 6 Travel Charger Dimensions 34mm x 83 5mm x 26 5mm Storage compartments Holds both the BH870 Headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter Capacity 5V 500 mA Power and data port Mini USB Connectivity AC power socket using supplied AC power adapter PC USB port using supplied mini USB to USB cable Car cigarette lighter socket using car charge adapter optional accessory 11 7 Product Disposal Please dispose of the headset according to local regulations and recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste Do not dispose of the headset in a fire as the battery may explode Batteries may also explode if damaged BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 34 11 8 Certifications and Safety Approvals CE This product is CE marked according to the provisions of the R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC Hereby Logitech declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC For further information please consult www logitech com support BH870 Within the EU this device is intended for use in Austria Belgium Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain
51. paired and connected BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 29 Figure 19 BH870 Headset paired with both a mobile phone and the USB Bluetooth Adapter 9 4 USB Bluetooth Adapter Visual Indicators The USB Bluetooth Adapter includes a pair of closely spaced LEDs which light in various colors and patterns to indicate the status of the adapter and its connections These are summarized in the table below Adapter Status LED Signal Microsoft OC softphone mode is selected in the adapter Flashing red Standard softphone mode is selected in the adapter Double flashing red Connected and ready for use softphone is current target Constant green Connected and ready for use mobile phone is current target Constant yellow Paired but not connected Slow flashing green Pairing mode Constant blue Pairing succeeded Quintuple 5x blue flash displays once On a call or audio streaming Moderate blue flash Ringing Triple blue flash Muted Constant red Table 6 Visual signals of the USB Bluetooth Adapter and their meanings 9 5 USB Bluetooth Adapter Multifunction Button The USB Bluetooth Adapter includes a single button which you can use for many purposes depending on which state the adapter is in e g waiting active or call on hold and the type of gesture you use on the button i e tap or press Its functions and use are similar to the multifunction button on the headset The button recognizes the following
52. phone A Try the following Make sure the two devices have been paired and are in range Increase the speaker volume on the headset by sliding your finger along the touch sensitive panel on the side of the headset Q My headband earhook or neckband is broken How do I get another one A Visit www jabra com and place an order BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 31 Q I hear a low noise in the headset when there is silence at the other end A Your headset is probably using one of the highest volume settings Decrease the speaker volume on the headset by sliding your finger down the touch sensitive panel on the side of the headset Q I can t hear sound or listen to music from my PC in my headset A Please check the following Make sure the USB Bluetooth Adapter is selected as the current audio device both in the Windows sound control panel and in the application you are using Make sure the audio link to the PC is open e g by right clicking on the Jabra Device Service icon in the Windows notification area on your PC Make sure softphone is enabled in the Jabra PC Suite Q Does Wi Fi interfere with the BH870 Headset if I have them in the same place A No the BH870 Headset uses adaptive frequency hopping thereby avoiding channels that are blocked by Wi Fi To ensure good sound quality only the free channels are used Q Is it possible to listen in on calls with the headset A The risk
53. pment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Industry Canada 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 The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment Patents and design registration pending international 12 Glossary Bluetooth An open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices such as mobile phones and headsets It is primarily designed for low power consumption with a short range power class dependent 1 meter 10 meters and 100 meters based on low cost transceiver microchips in each device Bluetooth wireless technology makes it possible for these devices to communicate with each other when they are in range Because the devices use a radio broadcast communications system they do not have to be in line of sight of each other DECT Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications DECT is an ETSI standard for digital portable phones cordless home telephones commonly used for dom
54. sed 2 Important Warnings and Safety Information 2 1 Read the Important Information Guide WARNING Your headset includes an Important Information Guide Do not attempt to assemble or use the BH870 Headset before you read this guide If you did not receive the Important Information Guide please contact Logitech before continuing BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 6 2 2 Protecting your Hearing with SafeTone WARNING Because a headset is held firmly against your ear sudden loud sounds pose a potential hearing risk Furthermore the more you use a headset each day a lower maximum volume is highly recommended to protect you against possible hearing loss The BH870 Headset provides effective measures to protect you against hearing loss risks Please read the section that follows to learn more SafeTone Has Two Components PeakStop and Intellitone PeakStop Acoustic Shock Protection The BH870 Headset automatically suppresses sudden loud sounds thereby protecting your ears from acoustic shock Intellitone Noise Exposure Protection BH870 Headset offers a choice of four protection levels all of which include the standard PeakStop protection described above These features protect your hearing by preventing acoustic shock and limiting the maximum noise exposure from the headset during your workday The table below summarizes the protection levels available Protection Level Criteria for Sel
55. set configuration to from your PC Upgrade your Jabra solution by entering license keys for locked features 5 2 Installing the Jabra PC Suite Installation instructions and a setup program for the Jabra PC Suite are available online from Logitech Please go to www logitech com support BH870 to download the latest version of the Jabra PC Suite Double click the downloadable file to begin the installation process 5 3 Jabra PC Suite Documentation All programs of the Jabra PC Suite include complete online help Where appropriate this guide refers to settings and features provided by the Jabra PC Suite but please see the online help for complete details about all software features 5 4 Firmware Updates Firmware is software that runs inside many types of electronic devices including the BH870 Headset Sometimes firmware updates are released that can improve performance and or add new functionality to your headset The Logitech BH870 solution contains two devices that can be firmware updated independently the USB Bluetooth Adapter and the Logitech BH870 Headset To update the firmware of your Logitech BH870 solution you need to update the firmware in two steps first you update the USB Bluetooth Adapter firmware and then you update the Logitech BH870 Headset firmware via the Travel Charger BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 13 Note It is important that you update both the USB Bluetooth Adapter firmware and the Logite
56. state LED indication see table below is shown interspersed with a constant red light Between 10 and 100 battery capacity state LED indication is shown interspersed with a constant yellow light Fully charged state LED indication is shown interspersed with a constant green light BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 24 Headset State Led When Battery Level Is Good Led When Battery Level Is Low Idle powered on but not connectable pairing ringing call active or audio link Blue 200ms Off 4800ms Repeats for 60 seconds Same as for good battery level Connectable Green 300ms Off 300ms Green 300ms Off 300ms Green 300ms Off 1500ms Repeats for 60 seconds Red 100ms Off 500ms Red 100ms Off 500ms Red 100ms Off 1700ms Repeats indefinitely Call active or audio link open Blue 100ms Off 300ms Blue 100ms Off 2000ms Repeats indefinitely Red 100ms Off 300ms Red 100ms Off 2000ms Repeats indefinitely Ringing Blue 100ms Off 300ms Blue 100ms Off 1000ms Repeats indefinitely Red 100ms Off 300ms Red 100ms Off 1000ms Repeats indefinitely Power being turned on Green 100ms Off 100ms Repeats for a total of 3 times Same as for good battery level Power being turned off Red 100ms Off 100ms Repeats for a total of 3 times Same as for good battery level Pairing Constant blue Constant red Pairing succeeded Blue 200ms Off 400ms Repeats for a total of 5 times Red 100ms Off
57. t is not visible in the Jabra Control Center or listed in the device service window 5 5 Central Administration and Mass Deployment If you are an IT manager of an organization that is rolling out a large number of BH870 Headsets you might wish to use the Jabra Control Center which is part of the Jabra PC Suite The Jabra Control Center lets you save a device s complete configuration to a file on disk and load it into the same or a similar device at a later point in time This feature enables you to make a snapshot or backup of your device s current configuration You can use a configuration file to restore your device s configuration at a later time if you wish to revert to a previous snapshot or if you need to clone your settings to a new device For mass deployment you can save a copy of configuration settings from one device on a PC and quickly apply this configuration to new devices when you connect them to the administrator PC The ability to clone the configuration of one device to other similar devices is useful for mass deployment of many devices in an organization This means that an administrator only needs to go manually through the setup of a single device and save its configuration to a file This master configuration file can then be loaded into all devices that are deployed in the organization Access to a device from the Jabra Control Center can be password protected ensuring that only authorized users can change settings Sele
58. the new device being added You can also clear the entire pairing table manually To do so use the Jabra PC Suite See 5 Installing and Running the Jabra PC Suite for more information BH870 Wireless Bluetooth Headset User s Guide 27 After clearing the pairing table you must re pair the headset to each relevant device See 7 4 Using the Headset with Other Bluetooth Devices for details 8 Using the Travel Charger The USB Bluetooth Adapter and Travel Charger are included with the BH870 Headset They are also available as accessories This section explains how to use the Travel Charger See also 3 Product Overview for detailed diagrams 8 1 Storing the Headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter The Travel Charger includes compartments for storing the headset on one side and the USB Bluetooth Adapter on the other These compartments make travelling easier with the BH870 Headset and recharging more convenient Figure 17 3 The BH870 Headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter placed in the Travel Charger 8 2 Charging the Headset with the Travel Charger To charge the headset insert the headset into the Travel Charger and connect the mini USB port on the Travel Charger to a power source See 4 1 Charging the Headset for details 8 3 Communicating with a PC You can use the programs of the Jabra PC Suite to make headset settings and to update the headset firmware while the headset is docked in its Travel Charger and connected to the PC via a
59. to a USB port on your PC The USB Bluetooth Adapter installs automatically when you plug it in Note Even though the basic installation is automatic you need to have installed the Jabra PC Suite software before you can use the adapter with most softphones though notably it is not needed with Microsoft OC Each softphone type needs a specific driver The Jabra PC Suite software is also required for downloading new firmware to the adapter 2 During the first three seconds after you plug in the adapter an LED on the USB Bluetooth Adapter indicates the current softphone mode For more information see 9 4 USB Bluetooth Adapter Visual Indicators The default softphone mode is Microsoft OC which means it is optimized for Microsoft OC You can toggle between Microsoft OC and standard softphone modes during these first three seconds by tapping the adapter s multifunction button For more information see 9 5 USB Bluetooth Adapter Multifunction Button Later you can change the mode by unplugging the adapter and then plugging it in again 3 After three seconds the LED on the USB Bluetooth Adapter indicates the current status of the unit Do one of the following depending on the status indicated by the LED Constant green light The headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter are already paired and connected and the PC s softphone is the current target Go to step 3 Constant yellow light The headset and USB Bluetooth Adapter are alrea
60. two quick taps with less than half a second between them and make sure the LED on the headset turns pink 3 After the headset has been switched to firmware update mode you may see a Found new hardware Wizard if you are running Windows XP Complete the wizard using the default selections to install the driver required for a firmware update 4 Start the Jabra Firmware Updater by clicking on the Windows Start menu and selecting All Programs gt Jabra gt Jabra PC Suite gt Jabra Firmware Updater The wizard launches 5 On the first page of the firmware update wizard select Jabra GO 6400 in the drop down list provided If the headset does not appear in the list verify that the headset is in firmware update mode the LED is flashing pink and click the Refresh button Mark the box Check for firmware updates on Jabra web servers to fetch the latest firmware or unmark it to use the local firmware file you used for updating your USB Bluetooth Adapter 6 When you have selected Jabra GO 6400 click Next 7 On page two of the wizard you must either download the firmware from the web or manually point out the firmware file on your computer It is important that you use the same firmware version for your Logitech BH870 Headset as you used for the USB Bluetooth Adapter to ensure compatibility between the headset and adapter firmware 8 Click Next and complete the remaining steps in the wizard Note While a device is in firmware update mode i
61. udio Signal Tones The headset generates several types of soft signal tones to let you know when you have an incoming call muted call call on hold low battery or another type of event It also responds each time you use the multifunction button 4 Headset Visual Indicator A multicolor LED lets others see when you are on the phone and it also gives feedback for certain types of events such as low battery incoming call etc Figure 16 2 1 3 4 BH870 Headset controls and indicators The Multifunction Button The table below summarizes the various gestures recognized by the multifunction button The terms listed in the table are often used in this guide when describing how to use the headset Gesture Name How to Make It Tap Tap and release instantly not longer than 0 8 seconds Double tap Two quick taps less than half a second between them Press Press and hold the button for 1 3 seconds Long press Press and hold the button for 3 5 seconds Table 2 Gestures for using the headset multifunction button The precise effect of each type of gesture depends on what you are currently doing e g if you are already on a call which phone is the current target etc The table below summarizes all of the control possibilities presented by the multifunction button Function Tap Double Tap Press hold 1 3 sec Long Press hold 3 5 sec Answer incoming call Connect to the current target p
62. uetooth Adapter Multifunction Button 29 10 FAQs and Troubleshooting 30 11 Technical Specifications 31 11 1 Headset 31 11 2 Headset Hearing Protection 32 11 3 Headset Battery 32 11 4 Materials and Allergies 32 11 5 USB Bluetooth Adapter 32 11 6 Travel Charger 33 11 7
63. usic Note In order to listen to music you must have a softphone enabled This sets up the USB audio connection from the PC to the headset To listen to music from your PC use the Jabra Control Center and or its icon in the Windows notification area to activate the audio link from the PC to the BH870 Headset Provided no other phone lines are active your headset will then begin to play all of the sounds generated by your PC including music from your media player Alternatively you can use the Jabra PC Suite to set the audio link to open automatically when sound is detected on the USB interface See the Jabra PC Suite online help for details To listen to music from a mobile phone use the controls provided by your phone as described in its user manual Also note the following Music sounds best when you use wideband audio when possible See 7 10 Narrowband vs Wideband Audio If you are using a supported media player and softphone on your PC the Jabra softphone driver will automatically pause the music when a call comes in However you must manually restart the music 6 11 Using Microsoft Office Communicator with Your Headset Microsoft Office Communicator communicates directly with attached USB devices and does not require a dedicated driver to work with your headset For the same reason you do not need to install or run the Jabra PC Suite in order to send commands from your headset to the softphone However you will still use th

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