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Silent Beacon SB101 User Manual

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  • Page 1 WIRELESS BLUETOOTH DEVICE USER GUIDE ·...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..........Care and Maintenance .............. Product Overview ..............Charging the Silent Beacon ............Pairing the Silent Beacon to a Bluetooth Host ......Firmware Updates ..............Using the Silent Beacon Dual Touch Buttons ......Placing a Voice Call to Primary Contact ........
  • Page 5 We hope you will enjoy the devices wide range of safety features and will find it helpful and easy to use. Silent Beacon was created so that loved ones could have added peace of mind in emergency situations. The SILENT BEACON provides compact and...

  • Page 6: Features

    SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Features · Dual touch buttons to avoid false alerts · Slim UltraMini SiSonic(tm) Microphone · Up to 60m range · Lightweight (under 18g) · Micro Dynamic Speaker · Quick recharge · Direct Bluetooth link from headset to mobile phone ·...

  • Page 7: Warnings And Safety Information

    Important Information Guide. If you did not receive this guide please contact Silent Beacon’s customer service before continuing. Warning! If you place the Silent Beacon close to your ear, sudden loud noises could pose a potential hearing risk. Warning! Submerging this product in water will cause damage to the unit.

  • Page 8: Care And Maintenance

    SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Care and Maintenance Protect your Silent Beacon device and accessories as you would any other type of sensitive electronic equipment. If your Silent Beacon Device requires cleaning, consider the following advice: · The device can be cleaned with a dry cloth if needed.

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Product Overview Let’s explore the different parts of Silent Beacon. We simplified the interface of the device to make sending and receiving alerts and notifications as easy as possible. A. Dual touch buttons B. Slim UltraMini SiSonic(tm) Microphone C.

  • Page 10: Charging The Silent Beacon

    Silent Beacon’s LED light will blink when charging. It will stop blinking when fully charged. If you are using the Silent Beacon while it is charging, the LED will display the lights depending on alert mode. 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.

  • Page 11: Pairing The Silent Beacon To A Bluetooth Host

    2. Now that your Silent Beacon is off hold down either button for about 4 seconds, you will see the blue LED light turn on. This will start the pairing process 3. Once the Silent Beacon Device is paired it will beep and flash the LED.
  • Page 12 This should enable it to search for the Silent Beacon. (varies per manufacture.) 2. Find the name Silent Beacon on the list of devices within your Bluetooth settings. Your phone may ask a pass code. The pass code is 0000 (four zeros).

  • Page 13: Firmware Updates

    Firmware updates may be released to improve important security encryption, performance and better functionality. Checking for Firmware Updates Go to www.silentbeacon.com/firmware directly to see what updates are available. Applying Firmware Updates This version of Silent Beacon does not have firmware update capability.

  • Page 14: Using The Silent Beacon Dual Touch Buttons

    2. Press down both buttons for 2 seconds sends an alert. Press down both buttons for 5 seconds to alert silently. 3. If your Device is paired to a phone The Silent Beacon will immediately begin calling your primary contact.
  • Page 15 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Note: To setup your Silent Beacon Application please read our online manual. You may also email or call Silent Beacon customer service. Nudging your contacts* Pressing down 1 button and tapping the other 3 to 5 times will send a nudge notification to your stored contacts.
  • Page 16 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE...

  • Page 17: Placing A Voice Call To Primary Contact

    Primary Contact your Silent Beacon device will dial the number. You can hear and talk into the Silent Beacon to let your Primary Contact know about your current situation. When you place a silent alert no lights or audio will be heard but once your Primary Contact picks up they will be able to hear you.

  • Page 18: Wearing The Silent Beacon

    SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Wearing the Silent Beacon The Silent Beacon was meant to be used either on a keychain type ring or as a pendant. Use any standard metal ring to connect your Silent Beacon device to your keychain, necklace or other item.

  • Page 19: Silent Beacon Audio And Led Notifications

    SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Silent Beacon audio and LED notifications The Silent Beacon will notify you in both LED lights and audio noises when a command has been received or sent. Dual touch Alert · LED light will flash 5 times ·...
  • Page 20 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Charging Device · LED will blink once to let you know it is charging* · LED will blink continuously if device is under 5% battery life · Audio will play a connection sound (check the application...

  • Page 21: Distance From Silent Beacon To Host

    SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Distance from Silent Beacon Device to Host The following is the average distance when sending an alert from the Silent Beacon Device to hits Host Device. · Sending Alert 60 meters · Sending Voice Call 50 ft. (depending on host device...
  • Page 22 Silent Beacon is needed for an emergency situation. Important: For best performance of your Silent Beacon, wear or keep the device close to your host smartphone, tablet or personal computer and insight of each other. The least amount of objects...

  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    Troubleshooting For troubleshooting please follow the instructions within the different sections of this manual. If your Silent Beacon device is not working properly please return to the store you purchased from or contact Silent Beacon www.silentbeacon.com/contact.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Technical Specifications Dimensions: 40mm x 8mm Weight: < 18 g Operating environment: -10 ̊ C to +60 ̊ C (when charging: 0 ̊ C to +45 ̊ C ); Up to 95% RH non-condensing Call control: Dual alert buttons supporting sending alert, placing call to Primary Contact and receiving audio and LED notifications via the Application.
  • Page 25 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Bluetooth version: BT 2.1 & 4.0 Bluetooth range: Up to 60m 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)
  • Page 26 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Headset Battery: Lithium Ion Battery capacity: 110 mAh, nominal Battery talk time: Up to 6 h at -10 ̊ C to +60 ̊ C Battery lifetime: Minimum 500 charge cycles (over 6 years when used for 4 hours a day) Battery standby time: At least 100h at -10 ̊...
  • Page 27 Information: Patents and design registration are currently pending. Shelf life: Holds a charge for at least 6 months in the off state before recharge is required Material: Silent Beacon is made from non-hazardous plastics Power and data port: Micro USB Connectivity: ·...

  • Page 28: Product Disposal

    Please dispose of the Silent Beacon once you have stopped using it according to local regulations and recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Do not dispose of the Silent Beacon in a fire as the battery may explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged.

  • Page 29: Certifications And Safety Approval

    Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Silent Beacon LLC will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 30 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE 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.

  • Page 31: Glossary

    Bluetooth Host: The Smartphone, Tablet or Home Computer that is hosting the Silent Beacon Application and which can successfully pair to the Silent Beacon Device.
  • Page 32 Beacon Application. There are various settings that allow you different methods of alerting each contact. Dual touch Alert The Silent Beacon Device must have both buttons pressed to send an alert, this cuts down on false alerts. Firmware The software that is embedded in the Silent Beacon device.
  • Page 33 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE Nudge Contact Feature: This feature is turned on inside the Silent Beacon Application and allows you to alert your contacts that you are safe by sending a GPS screen shot and custom text. Pairing / Unpaired: Creates a unique and encrypted link between two Bluetooth devices and enables them to communicate with each other.
  • Page 34 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE and Personal Computers with Bluetooth 4.0 technology can support this application. The software is unable to work with 3.0 or earlier Bluetooth. Silent Beacon Device The device that this manual is in reference too. Wideband audio Sometimes also called HD Audio, this is an audio technology used in telephony.
  • Page 35 SILENT BEACON USER GUIDE © 2016 Silent Beacon. All rights reserved. Silent Beacon, the Silent Beacon logo, and other Silent Beacon marks are owned by Silent Beacon LLC and may be registered. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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