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Samsung SBH500 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started Checking phone compatibility ........... 4 Checking the accessories ..........5 Your headset overview ............. 5 Button functions ............. 6 Charging the battery ............9 Putting on the headset........... 11 Before using your headset Turning the headset on or off .......... 12 Pairing the headset with a compatible phone.....
  • Page 3 Appendix Storing the headset ............21 Frequently asked questions ..........21 Certification and Safety approvals ........25 UL certified travel adapter ..........27 Warranty and parts replacement ........28 Correct disposal of this product ........30...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Thank you for purchasing the SBH500, Samsung Bluetooth Stereo Headset. We hope you will be satisfied with your new headset. Please read the instruction manual to get started and to make the best use of the headset’s features. Safety precautions •...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    This section explains what to remember for the proper use of your Bluetooth headset. Checking phone compatibility The SBH500 is compatible with most Bluetooth phones that are compliant with Bluetooth version 1.1 or higher and support Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, Audio Video Remote Control Profile, Headset Profile, and Hands-Free Profile.

  • Page 6: Checking The Accessories

    Checking the accessories Make sure you have the following items with your headset: Travel Adapter, User’s Guide The items supplied with your headset and the accessories available at Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country. Your headset overview Adapter...

  • Page 7: Button Functions

    Button functions Talk button In Standby mode • Press and hold to activate voice dialling. Available only when your phone supports this function. • Press to redial the last dialled number. For some phones, pressing this button opens the call log list.
  • Page 8 In Connectable mode • Press to connect the headset to the phone, if they have been paired, via Hands-Free Profile. Play/Pause/Stop button In Standby mode • Press to launch the music player. When the music player is launched • Press to begin playing music. •...
  • Page 9 Volume control buttons • Press to adjust the speaker volume during playback. • Press to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. • Press to scroll through call logs, if you accessed the call log list by pressing [ ]. This function may be unavailable, depending on the type of your phone.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery This headset has a rechargeable internal battery which is non- removable. Please make sure that you fully charge the battery before using the headset for the first time. 1 Plug the adapter into the jack on the headset. 2 Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 11 • Disconnect the adapter from the power source or the headset after charging is completed. • Use only a Samsung-approved charger. Unauthorised chargers may cause an explosion or damage on the headset. • Always try to keep the headset at room temperature ~ +40 •...

  • Page 12: Putting On The Headset

    When the battery charge falls low A warning sound beeps and the red indicator light flashes. If you are on a call, switch the call from the headset to the phone before the headset automatically turns off. Putting on the headset Place the headset on your ear.

  • Page 13: Before Using Your Headset

    Before using your headset This section explains basic operations and set-ups of your Bluetooth headset. Turning the headset on or off • Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the headset on. • Push the ON/OFF switch to turn the headset off.

  • Page 14: Pairing The Headset With A Compatible Phone

    2 Search for the headset on your phone according to the phone user’s guide. Your phone will find “Samsung SBH500.” 3 Select Samsung SBH500. 4 When the phone asks if you want to pair with it, confirm by selecting Yes or OK.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Paired Headset To Your Phone

    Connecting the paired headset to your phone If two Bluetooth devices are disconnected by a power failure, you need to reconnect them. When you reconnect a paired headset, you are not asked for its passkey. 1 Be sure that the headset is turned on. 2 Choose the connection method you want.

  • Page 16: Using Your Headset

    Using your headset This section explains how to use various functions, such as making or answering a call, using menus that you can use while a call is in progress, and listening to music. Activated functions may differ depending on the types of the phone.

  • Page 17: Answering A Call

    Dialling a number by voice Press and hold [ ] to dial a number by voice, and say a name into the microphone. This is available only when your phone supports the voice recognition function. Answering a call When a call comes in, the headset sounds tones and flashes the blue indicator twice.
  • Page 18 Using options during a call You can use the following functions to control your call while a call is in progress. Adjusting the volume Press [+] or [-] to adjust the earpiece volume while talking. At very high volumes, prolonged listening to the headset can damage your hearing.

  • Page 19: Using Music Control Functions

    Switching between two calls Press and hold [ ] to switch between an active call and one on hold. Switching a call from the phone to the headset Press [ ] to switch the call from the phone to the headset. Using music control functions Settings to play music files may differ depending on your Bluetooth phone.
  • Page 20 Pausing and resuming music 1 Press [ ] to pause playback. 2 Press [ ] to resume playback. Stopping music Press and hold [ Listening to the previous/next track Press [ ] to move to the previous track or press [ ] to move to the next track.

  • Page 21: Answering A Call While Listening To Music

    Answering a call while listening to music When a call comes in while music is playing, your headset will alert you so that you can answer the call. 1 When the headset sounds the tones and flashes the blue indicator twice, press [ ]. The music stops and you are connected with the caller.

  • Page 22: Appendix Storing The Headset

    How far away from The operating range is typically up to 30 my phone will my feet (10 metres). headset work? Will my headset Samsung SBH500 is not designed for use work with my with cordless phones. cordless phone at home?
  • Page 23 Will my headset Samsung SBH500 will work with devices work with laptops, that are compliant with Bluetooth version PCs, and PDAs? 1.1 or higher and support Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, Audio Video Remote Control Profile, Headset Profile and/or Hands-Free Profile.

  • Page 24: Battery Operation

    Can other When you pair your headset to your Bluetooth phone Bluetooth phone, you are creating a users hear my private link between only these two conversation? Bluetooth devices. The wireless Bluetooth technology used in your headset is not easily monitored by third parties because Bluetooth wireless signals are significantly lower in radio frequency power than those produced by a typical mobile phone.
  • Page 25 The sound is Adjust the speaker volume, or move to echoing while another area and try again. talking. Music files are not According to the types of your phone, it activated! may not read other file formats, such as *.wav, * .wma and *.avi other than MP3 files.

  • Page 26: Certification And Safety Approvals

    ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Bluetooth QD ID: B0xxxxx FCC ID: A3LSBH500 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 27 Industry Canada IC ID: 649E-SBH500 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...

  • Page 28: Ul Certified Travel Adapter

    UL certified travel adapter The travel adapter for this headset has met UL 1310 safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guide-lines. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 29: Warranty And Parts Replacement

    Warranty and parts replacement Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for the period of one year from the original date of purchase. If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased or qualified service center.
  • Page 30 It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorised service agency for all such work • Samsung will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping. All repair work on Samsung products by unauthorised third parties voids any warranty...

  • Page 31: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    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.

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