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U S E R G U I D E Compatible with most Bluetooth phones & Bluetooth enabled computers (Windows or Macintosh ® ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 1 8/26/2011 4:58:47 PM...
Standby Mode: Headset is on, Bluetooth link is active, and the user is not on a call (blue light will flash). Talk Mode: Headset is in use with the cell phone while the cell phone is on an active call (blue light will flash). VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 5...
When the indicator turns green—and stays green—the unit is fully charged. A fully discharged battery will need approximately 3.5 hours to achieve a complete charge. AC Charger Auto (DC) Charger VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 6 8/26/2011 4:58:58 PM...
BATTERY POWER INDICATORS While charging, the MFB’s indicator light shows the level of battery power on your B250-XT+ as follows: Green light: Fully charged. Over 20 hours’ talk time. Green & red lights together: Approximately 60 seconds away from full charge.
Volume Up / Mute Volume Up/Mute button for 2 seconds until Volume Down you hear a beep. A mute reminder beep will be heard every 10 seconds. Repeat to un-mute. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 8 8/26/2011 4:58:58 PM...
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Turn Headset Off (conserves battery power): Hold down the MFB for approximately 2-3 seconds until you hear a voice prompt, “Power off.” A red light will flash 4 times and the headset will turn off. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 9...
‘connect’ to the headset. Enter “Yes” on the phone to connect to the headset. Once connected, the blue light will flash indicating that the headset is in Standby Mode and ready to receive calls. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 10 8/26/2011 4:58:59 PM...
(double blue flash every second). Once paired, connection can be made by pressing the Volume Down button for 1-2 seconds. Tones will be heard and a connection should be established. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 11 8/26/2011 4:58:59 PM...
MULTIPLE DEVICE PAIRING The B250-XT+ can pair with up to 8 devices; however, only one device may be connected to the headset at a time, unless the headset is in Multipoint Mode (see page 13). To pair the headset with a Bluetooth cell phone or other Bluetooth device, such as a Bluetooth enabled computer, follow the instructions on pages 10 and 11 of this manual.
3. You will hear 4 rising tones. 4. Once Multipoint Mode is active, shut the headset off. PAIRING the B250-XT+ HEADSET to the FIRST BLUETOOTH DEVICE 5. Get the first Bluetooth device ready to pair to the headset. 6. Put the headset in pairing mode (see page 10).
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11. When the second Bluetooth device is connected, turn it and the headset off. USING TWO BLUETOOTH DEVICES with the B250-XT+ HEADSET 12. The Start with the B250-XT+ headset turned off. Turn both Bluetooth devices on, and make sure both are ready to accept the headset connection.
5. The headset initiates pairing activity, and the user has to accept the incoming pairing invita- tion on the phone. NOTE: This may include entering the pin number “0000” (four zeros). VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 15 8/26/2011 4:58:59 PM...
It is important that the word “TALK” (which is embossed on the microphone housing) is positioned towards your mouth. The word “TALK” is embossed at the base of the microphone VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 16 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
3. Dial the phone and make a call as usual. Or use the headset’s Voice Dial function (page 20) to make a call. 4. To end call, quickly press the MFB on the headset and release. You will hear a voice prompt, “Call terminated.” The call will end and the headset will enter Standby Mode. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 17 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
2. When your cell phone rings, you will hear ring tones in the headset. Answer the call by quickly pressing the headset’s MFB and release. You will hear 2 rising tones and the MFB button will blink blue every second. 3. To end the call, quickly press the MFB on the headset and release. You will hear a voice prompt, “Call terminated,” and the headset will enter standby mode. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 18 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
OPERATION WHILE USING THE CHARGER / ADAPTER The B250-XT+ headset will operate from battery power or from the AC or DC charger/adapter. NOTE: Do not attach the charger mid-call. This causes the headset to change modes, and the call will be lost.
(if available). VOICE DIAL To use the Voice Dial feature of the cell phone, quickly press the MFB on the headset. A tone will be heard and the phone’s voice dialer should open. Clearly speak the command. Repeat quick press of the MFB to end Voice Dial. The headset must be in Standby Mode to use this feature. More functions on page 17 VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 20 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
(turned off, out of range,etc.), the headset will attempt to connect to the second to the last device it was connected to, etc. It is also possible to reconnect to the device with a quick press of the headset’s MFB. A tone will be heard and the two devices should connect. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 21 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
This procedure may be necessary if the headset will not pair or connect to a device. NOTE: Pairing information for devices previously paired with the headset will be lost. Headset will need to be paired to the device after reset has occurred. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 22 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
3. To reject an incoming call while on an active call, press and hold the MFB button for 2 sec- onds. The incoming call will go to voicemail. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 23 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
(see photo, right) and remove the fuse (be careful not to lose the spring that is inside). Put new fuse in and screw the tip back on. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 24 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
Volume Up / 2 seconds NONE NONE seconds while muted Voice Dial MFB / 1 quick press NONE Single tone NONE (Start/End) Last Number Volume Down NONE Single tone NONE Redial (1 second) VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 25 8/26/2011 4:59:14 PM...
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Volume Down (1-2 seconds) NONE Long tone NONE Volume Up/Volume Down Disable LEDs NONE Short tone NONE (quick press) Volume Up/Volume Down Enable LEDs LEDs go on Short tone NONE (quick press) VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 26 8/26/2011 4:59:15 PM...
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Incoming Call Hold MFB (press twice) NONE Single tone NONE Accept MFB (quick press) NONE Short tone NONE Incoming Call/Held Reject Incoming MFB (1-2 seconds) NONE 2 falling tones NONE Call/Held VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 27 8/26/2011 4:59:15 PM...
(1) VXi warrants that your B250-XT+ headset system will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. If, during the first year from the date of purchase, your B250-XT+ headset system fails to work due to a defect in material or workmanship, VXi will repair or replace the product, at its election, free of charge.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae – Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver – Connect the equipment 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. VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 30 8/26/2011 4:59:15 PM...
This device complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 (Cet appareil numérique de la classe best conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada). VXi BlueParrott B250-XT+ User Guide ® 203110A_B250-XT+_UserGuide_08-26-11.indd 31 8/26/2011 4:59:15 PM...
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