Uniden BT229
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1. computers e Certain cordless telephones e Certain medical equipment and appliances If you have problems with static during calls look for one of these interference sources Try moving away from the suspected source If the noise continues there may be interference on your phone itself and any noise in the phone s connection will come through on the headset too Transfer the call to your phone and see if the audio quality improves If it doesn t look around for things that can interfere with your phone Safety and Handling Information For maximum product life do not drop throw or crush the headset Do not expose it to humidity dust or temperatures above 125 F Cleaning the headset e If necessary remove the earhook Dampen a lint free cloth with water or a cleaner specially designed for electronics and gently wipe the headset clean Do not expose this product to liquid water alcohol etc or submerse in liquid for any reason Avoiding hearing damage Using any headset or earbud at too high a volume can cause permanent hearing damage To reduce the risk of hearing damage Set the volume at the minimum level needed to hear in the current environment If possible use your headset in quiet surroundings or try to move to an area with less background noise before adjusting the volume e Start with the volume at its lowest setting then gradually increase it until you can hear Turn the volume down bef2. in the areas where you drive Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions require Do not allow children to play with the headset since it contains small parts that could become detached and create a choking hazard Turn off your headset when pumping gas handling flammable materials or in any area with a risk of explosion In rare occurrences this product could generate sparks which can cause an explosion or fire Follow all warning notices in your immediate area SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FCC Notice 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 Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this product To insure the safety of users the FCC has established criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy various products may produce depending on their intended usage This product has been tested and found to comply with the FCC s exposure criteria For body worn operation the FCC RF exposure guidelines were also met when used with the Uniden accessories supplied or designed for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided Industry Can
3. the Product is a damaged or not maintained as reasonable or necessary b modified altered or used as part of any conversion kits subassemblies or any configurations not sold by Uniden c improperly installed d serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty e used in any conjunction with equipment or parts or as part of any system not manufactured by Uniden or f installed or programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the owner s manual for this product STATEMENT OF REMEDY In the event that the product does not conform to this warranty at any time while this warranty is in effect warrantor will either at its option repair or replace the defective unit and return it to you without charge for parts service or any other cost except shipping and handling incurred by warrantor or its representatives in connection with the performance of this warranty Warrantor at its option may replace the unit with a new or refurbished unit THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT
4. During an incoming call Answer the call During a call Transfer the call to your oratt During a call Hang up phone or back Press amp hold it for Press it to 2 seconds to 4 seconds to Volume UP During a call Increase the call volume NA During a call waiting call Put the active call on hold and switch to the waiting call Volume DOWN During a call Decrease During a call Mute the the call volume microphone During a call waiting call Hang up the active call and switch to the waiting call Setting Up Your Headset Charge the battery gt Before using your headset charge the battery until the red LED is solid on about 2 hours Charging the battery completely and keeping it charged will help you get the longest possible talk and standby time out of the battery gt Connect the adapter to the power connector on the top of the headset then plug it into any standard 120 V AC regular indoor power outlet gt When the battery needs to be recharged you will hear warning beeps every 20 seconds and see the red LED depending on your headset status Use ONLY the AC adapter supplied with the headset Using any other adapter could damage your headset create a fire hazard or cause a risk of electric shock Pair the headset to your Bluetooth phone Pairing is like introducing two Bluetooth devices and giving them permission to connect to each other If you want to use the headse
5. MFB until you hear a beep about 2 seconds gt Use your pre programmed voice commands as you would with your phone For best results try recording your voice tags through your headset Using the Multipoint Function The headset supports simultaneous connection with 2 mobile phones with full control of each one This feature may not be compatible with some mobile phones Pairing to more than one phone Pair the headset to the first phone following the instructions on page 6 When you hear a high pitched short double beep pair the headset to the second phone Using both phones gt The headset stays connected to both phones until a call comes in If you answer the call the headset automatically disconnects from the other phone while the call is active When you hang up the headset automatically reconnects to the other phone gt Only one phone at a time can be on an active call gt The headset plays a different ring tone for each phone so you know which one is ringing To answer the incoming call press MFB as usual gt All the button functions remain the same for the first phone the one you paired first gt To use last number redial on the second phone press and hold DOWN for about 2 seconds When you hear a beep release the button gt To activate voice dialing on the second phone press and hold UP for about 2 seconds When you hear a beep release the button 10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance If you have p
6. OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you LEGAL REMEDIES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is void outside the United States of America and Canada PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF WARRANTY If after following the instructions in the owner s manual you are certain that the Product is defective pack the Product carefully preferably in its original packaging The Product should include all parts and accessories originally packaged with the Product Include evidence of original purchase and a note describing the defect that has caused you to return it The Product should be shipped freight prepaid by traceable means to warrantor at Uniden America Service 4700 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth TX 76155
7. Uniden BT229 Bluetooth Headset User s Guide Also in this package COOH AC indoor power adapter Extra ear cushion Questions Problems Get help on the web at www uniden com or call our Customer Service line at 800 292 2294 Getting to Know the Headset What the LED colors mean Color State Meaning The headset is currently Steady charging When the battery is Red fully charged the LED turns off i The headset is turned off Ifthe Flashing headset is also beeping the battery is low Flashing The headset is turned on The headset is in standb Tflash every and not paired to a aioi Blue seconds device 2 flashes every The headset is currently paired 5 seconds to a Bluetooth device ii Ha The headset is in pairing mode Specifications and features are subject to change without notice 2 Volume UP Multi function button MFB cushion ed Using the headset at excessive volume can cause permanent hearing loss To reduce the risk of hearing damage use the minimum volume level necessary see page 13 What the buttons do The headset initiates the function only after the button is released Press it to Press amp hold it for 2 seconds to 4 seconds to Multi function button MFB In standby Redial the most recently In standby Activate voice dialing dialed number During an incoming call Reject the call ae
8. ada statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada 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 IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual Lithium polymer battery information This device contains a lithium polymer battery The headset and battery must be recycled or disposed of properly Contact your local waste management office for information on battery recycling or disposal Two Year Limited Warranty Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service WARRANTOR UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION Uniden ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY Uniden warrants for two years to the original retail owner this Uniden Product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below WARRANTY DURATION This warranty to the original user shall terminate and be of no further effect 24 months after the date of original retail sale The warranty is invalid if
9. ct an While the phone is ringing press and hold MFB for at least 2 seconds Wait until incoming call you hear a beep before you release the button Press and hold MFB for 2 seconds to transfer the current call from your phone to Transfer a call headset and back Redial the With the phone in standby press MFB The headset automatically dials the last lastnumber number you dialed from your phone During a call press and hold DOWN for 2 seconds The headset plays a melody Mute the j microphone every 10 seconds to remind you the microphone is muted and the caller can t hear you To turn the microphone back on press either UP or DOWN Call Waiting To use this feature you must subscribe to Call Waiting through your service provider and your phone must support the hands free profile gt To put your current call on hold and switch to a waiting call press and hold UP until you hear 3 beeps about 4 seconds When you release the button you ll be connected to the waiting call Press and hold UP again to switch back to the original call gt To hang up your current call and switch to a waiting call press and hold DOWN for about 4 seconds Wait until you hear 3 beeps then release the button Voice activated dialing To use this feature your phone must support voice dialing and all voice commands must already be programmed gt To activate voice dialing make sure your phone is in standby Then press and hold
10. dset while it is recharging Bluetooth wireless devices have a maximum range of 30 feet 10 m the actual range varies depending on current conditions obstacles battery power interference etc The headset can be connected only to devices that support the Bluetooth headset or hands free profile This product is not compatible with standard cordless phones Battery life e With average use the battery should provide about 6 hours of talk time and 7 days of standby time Ifa battery is new or left unused for a long time it can have reduced capacity the first few times you use it For maximum battery life keep the battery charged When the battery only has enough charge for about 15 minutes of talk time the headset triggers a low battery alert you ll hear a periodic beep and the LED changes from blue to red When the battery no longer has enough charge to operate the headset the headset will power off you won t be able to turn it back on until you charge the battery Noise or Static on the Headset The most common cause of noise or static on any wireless device is interference Bluetooth devices operate in the ISM band 2 402 GHz 2 480 GHz any equipment operating in this frequency range might interfere with the headset Some common sources of interference in this range are Equipment that uses microwaves especially microwave ovens Wireless LAN equipment or WiFi connections e Other Bluetooth devices or
11. ired gt Whenever you turn the headset on it will automatically try to connect to whatever device it was connected to last gt Ifthe headset loses the connection e g if your phone is out of range it should reconnect automatically To manually reconnect press MFB Using Your Headset Turning the To turn the headset on press and hold MFB until the blue LED flashes and headset on you hear the turn on melody about 4 seconds Turning the Press and hold MFB until the red LED flashes and you hear the turn off headset off melody about 4 seconds Put your headset on Insert the ear cushion then wrap the earhook behind your ear Everyone s ear has a sweet spot a particular angle of the speaker where the audio comes in loud and clear Take a few minutes to move the headset around until you find the best angle for the ear cushion gt Place the cushion in your ear Wearing the headset on your left ear If you want to wear the headset on your left ear take the earhook off and turn it over Available Features After the headset is connected you can use the following features Make the call from your mobile phone as usual your phone should automatically Makea call send the call to the headset if it doesn t press and hold MFB for 2 seconds to send the call to the headset manually Answer a call While the phone is ringing press MFB Enda call Press MFB Reje
12. ore powering off the headset and readjust the volume each time you turn it on If someone next to you can hear the other end of the call through your headset or if your ears hurt or ring when you hang up the volume is too high The longer your ears are exposed to noise the greater the risk of damage Limit calls at higher volumes or other exposure to loud noise For more information on protecting your hearing visit the WISE EARS website www nidcd nih gov health wise or consult an audiologist Important Safety Instructions Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this product to be waterproof To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or damage to the product DO NOT expose this product to rain or moisture When using the headset always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not expose the battery or the device to flames or dispose of it in a fire the battery may explode Check with local authorities for possible battery disposal instructions Do not disassemble modify or attempt to repair any component of this product Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones and hands free equipment
13. roblems with the headset see the suggestions in the table below If these suggestions don t help contact customer support see the cover for contact information If Try The headset won t turn on e Charging the battery completely The headset won t pair with my phone Making sure your phone is in pairing mode Check your phone s manual for instructions on Bluetooth device pairing Turning the headset off Wait at least 10 seconds then try again Seeing if your phone supports the Bluetooth Headset or Hands Free profiles The headset paired with my phone but can t hear anything through it Making sure the call connected and is still active Making sure the phone transferred the call to the headset Press and hold MFB for two seconds to transfer the call The headset keeps beeping and don t know why Seeing if the battery is getting low If the LED is blinking red charge the battery Seeing if your phone has lost the network signal If your phone sounds an alert when it can t connect to the network the headset passes on this alert by beeping every 5 seconds can hear the caller but the audio is very weak or soft Turning the speaker volume up Moving closer to your phone if you aren t carrying it Keeping the battery fully charged As the battery starts to run out the speaker gets softer General Information You cannot use the hea
14. t with more than one phone you need to pair it with each phone separately Once you pair a phone to the headset the two devices can connect automatically whenever they can detect each other 4 1 Make sure the headset is powered off and the power adapter is not connected you can t use the headset while it s charging 2 Press and hold MFB until the LED flashes alternating red and blue approximately 6 seconds then release The headset is in pairing mode and should be visible to other Bluetooth devices 3 On your phone start a search for Bluetooth headsets or handsfree devices This process may take several seconds and it will be different for each phone see your phone s manual for detailed instructions 4 Your phone should discover a device called a BT229 or BT229 headset When your phone asks if you want to pair with this device answer yes 5 When your phone prompts you for a PIN code or password to pair with the BT229 enter 0000 6 When the headset is paired the blue LED flashes twice every 5 seconds your phone might also display a confirmation message If the blue LED flashes once every 5 seconds the headset is not paired Try the pairing procedure again Connect to your phone Most phones connect to the headset as soon as you pair it if yours won t turn the headset off and back on If headset still won t connect check your phone s owner s manual for additional Bluetooth information Once the headset is pa
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