Parrot MINIKIT Neo - Speakerphone Quick Start Guide

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

About this guide

In order to limit our paper consumption, and as part of our environmentally friendly and responsible approach, Parrot prefers to put user documents online rather than print them out. This simplified guide to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo is therefore limited to providing you with the main instructions that will make it easy for you to use the device. More information can be found in the Parrot MINIKIT Neo complete user guide on the Support & Download section of our website www.parrot.com.

Warning

If your Parrot MINIKIT Neo gets out of reach while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe location before picking or hanging up a call. All functions requiring an increased attention should only be used while the vehicle is stationary. Your safety and the one of the other road users prevails over phone calls. Be responsible: drive carefully and pay full attention to your surroundings. Parrot denies any liability should you choose not to respect this warning.

Software update

Download the latest update for free (and check the update procedure) on our website www.parrot.com, in the Support section. These updates will enable you to receive new features and improve the product's compatibility.

GETTING STARTED

Charging the Parrot MINIKIT Neo

The Parrot MINIKIT Neo must be fully charged before being used for the first time. To do so, plug the charger into your vehicle's cigar lighter and connect the USB / micro-USB cable to the charger and to the kit (diagram 1). You can also use the USB / micro-USB cable to connect the Parrot MINIKIT Neo to your computer.

Note: During charging, the battery indicator light turns red. When the light goes out, the charge is complete.

When the battery level is low, a voice prompt is played.

Note : Slide the On / Off button forward to check the Parrot MINIKIT Neo battery level.

Installing the Parrot MINIKIT Neo

Use the Parrot MINIKIT Neo clip to install it on your vehicle sun visor (diagram 2). While being in this position, the Parrot MINIKIT Neo microphone is located above the jog wheel. Make sure it is pointed towards your position.

Turning the Parrot MINIKIT Neo on / off

Slide the On / Off button backward to turn the Parrot MINIKIT Neo on / off.

Sleep mode

If there is no phone connected to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo for 5 minutes, the Parrot MINIKIT Neo automatically switches to sleep mode. To exit sleep mode, press any button or connect your phone to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo.
If you leave the Parrot MINIKIT Neo in your vehicle without turning it off, the Parrot MINIKIT Neo will switch to deep sleep mode. Thanks to its vibration detector, the Parrot MINIKIT Neo will automatically exit deep sleep mode when you get back into your vehicle.

Navigating through the menus

Press the jog wheel to access the main menu.
Browse through the menus by turning the jog wheel and confirm by pressing the green button or the jog wheel.
To exit the menu, press the red button or wait for a few seconds.

Pairing a phone by Bluetooth

Before using the Parrot MINIKIT Neo with your phone, you first have to pair both devices. The pairing process is only required once.

1. From your Bluetooth® phone, search for Bluetooth peripherals.
2. Select "Parrot MINIKIT Neo"
3. Enter the "0000" PIN code and validate.
   > The Parrot MINIKIT Neo says «Pairing successful» when both devices are paired.
   > Depending on the model of your phone, the connection will then be automatic as soon as your phone is close enough to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo.

Note: If your phone has the NFC function, pairing is also possible by touching the Parrot MINIKIT Neo clip with your phone.

Connection

Once your phone is paired to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo, the connection between both devices will be automatically established each time the Parrot MINIKIT Neo is turned on. If you leave the Parrot MINIKIT Neo in deep sleep mode in your vehicle, the Parrot MINIKIT Neo will automatically exit deep sleep mode when you get back into your vehicle thanks to its vibration detector.
If you want to connect a 2nd phone to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo, activate the Dual mode option.
When two phones are connected to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo at the same time, you can always answer an incoming call on either phone. But only the phonebook of the phone with the oldest pairing to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo may be accessed through the kit. However you can easily switch between the connected phones by holding down the jog wheel for two seconds.

Synchronising the phonebook

With most of the Bluetooth phones, the phonebook is automatically synchronized in the kit memory. Contacts stored in the phone and SIM card memories are synchronized.

Note: Depending on the model of your phone, you may have to confirm the phonebook synchronisation on your phone.

All your contacts after automatic synchronization process are directly provided with a voice tag in the Parrot MINIKIT Neo. Consequently, you don't have to record your own voice tag on each contact to make a call via the voice recognition process.

TELEPHONE FUNCTION

Note : To activate / deactivate the magic words, select Magic words and press the jog wheel.

Receiving a call

An incoming call is indicated by a ringtone. The name of the caller is announced if his number is recorded in the phonebook of the phone connected to the Parrot MINIKIT Neo.
If you want to answer the call, press the green button or say "Accept" if the magic words for incoming calls are activated.
If you want to refuse this call, press the red button or say "Reject" if the magic words for incoming calls are activated.

Making a call

To make a call via voice recognition:

1. Press the green button or say "Minikit" if the magic words for outgoing calls are activated. > The Parrot MINIKIT Neo asks you the name of the contact you want to call.
2. Say the name of the contact and the type of number ("Work", "Cellphone"...) if there are several numbers associated to your contact.
   > The call is automatically launched if the voice tag is correctly understood.
   > If it is not the case, a confirmation message is asked. Confirm by saying "Yes" or "Call". > You can also say "Cancel" to cancel the call.

Note: If you are using the Parrot MINIKIT Neo with an iPhone supporting the Siri function, say the magic word «Siri» to launch phone voice recognition and the corresponding application.

Hold down the green button to redial the last dialled number.

Using the Parrot MINIKIT Neo while on a call

Use the jogwheel during a call to adjust the communication volume. The volume setting is saved for subsequent calls.
During a call, if you want to continue the conversation on your phone (private conversation), press the green button.
The Parrot MINIKIT Neo allows you to send DTMF while on call. To do so, press the jog wheel. Then use the jog wheel to select the DTMF and press the jog wheel to confirm.

Navigation instructions

If your phone supports the GPS feature and if it can send the navigation instructions via Bluetooth (A2DP profile), the navigation instructions will be played by the Parrot MINIKIT Neo.

Note: Navigation instructions are not played by the Parrot MINIKIT Neo during a call.

To modify the navigation instructions volume, use the jog wheel while an instruction is given.

TROUBlESHOOTING

The Parrot MINIKIT Neo says «Memory full»
You can pair up to ten devices. If you attempt to pair an eleventh phone, the kit says «memory full». You must then clear the memory by holding down both the red and green buttons for three seconds. Doing so also clears all the contacts on the memory of the kit. You will then need to pair again both devices.

The Parrot MINIKIT Neo seems to be frozen
In case of malfunction, you can reboot the Parrot MINIKIT Neo. To do so, press the red button while sliding the On / off button forward (as if you were checking the battery level).

The kit does not seem to work with my phone
Make sure your phone is compatible with the Parrot MINIKIT Neo. To do so, refer to the compatibility list of the Parrot MINIKIT Neo available on our website www.parrot.com, in the Support section.
If your phone is compatible with the Parrot MINIKIT Neo, make sure you have the latest software version on your Parrot MINIKIT Neo. To find out the software version of your Parrot MINIKIT Neo, check the name by which it is seen by other Bluetooth devices. To find out the latest software version available, download the update file and consult the update procedure, refer to our website www.parrot.com, Support section.

GENERAl INFORMATION

Warranty

Without prejudice of legal warranty, Parrot products are warranted during 1 year from the date of purchase for defects in materials and workmanship, provided that no deterioration to the product has been made, and upon presentation of proof of purchase (date of purchase, location of sale and product serial number) to the retailer. Warranty does not cover: upgrading of the software items of the Parrot products with Bluetooth® cell phones for compatibility purpose, data recovery, deterioration of the external aspect due to normal use of the product, any damage caused by accident, misuse, misapplication, or non-Parrot products. Parrot is not responsible for storage, loss or damaged to data during transit or repair. Any product wrongfully declared to be defective will be returned to sender and inspection, process and carriage costs will be invoiced to him.

Information relating to the battery and to the charger - Safety precautions

Only use the cigar-lighter adaptable charger provided. Never use a damaged charger. Remember to charge the device before storing for a long period of time. Do not leave your device in hot or cold areas (car in direct sunlight or parked in a garage in winter). Always store in area where temperatures remain stable. The charger and the device can become hot during charging. Do not cover. Do not use your device under the rain or in/near any damp area. Do not disassemble the device. In the event of battery leakage, avoid contact of the liquid with skin and eyes. If contact occurs, rinse affected areas with plenty of water and contact a doctor.

Correct disposal of This Product (Waste electrical & electronic equipment)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contract their supplier and the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

Modifications

The explanations and specifications in this guide are given for information purposes only and may be modified without prior notice. They are deemed to be correct at time of going to press. The utmost care has been taken when writing this guide, as part of the aim to provide you with accurate information. However, Parrot shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions in the guide, nor for any damage or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the information herein. Parrot reserves the right to amend or improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to notify users. If so, a later version of this guide might be available in electronic format.

Declaration of conformity

We, Parrot S.A. of 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under our sole responsibility that our product, the Parrot MINIKIT Neo to which this declaration relates in conformity with appropriate standards EN300328 (v1.7.1), EN301489-17 (v2.1.1), EN60950-1: 2006 / A1: 2010 following the provision of Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Equipment directive (1999/5/EC R&TTE), with requirements covering EMC directive 2004/108/EC, Low Voltage directive 2006/95/CE and automotive directive 72/245/EEC amended by 2009/19/EC directive. Identification N. 394 149 496 R.C.S. PARIS - Parrot S.A.

http://www.parrot.com/fr/support/guidesdaideenligne/parrot-minikit-neo/minikit_neo_ce_conformityration.pdf

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