Samsung HM1200 Manual

Getting started

Your headset overview

• Make sure you have the following items: Travel adapter, headset and user manual.
• The supplied items may be changeable depending on your region.

Button functions

Button			Function
Power switch			Slide up or down to turn the headset on or off.
Talk			Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Pairing mode. Press to make or answer a call. Press to end a call. Press and hold to reject incoming call. Press and hold to place a call on hold. Press and hold to switch between calls.
Volume			Press to adjust the volume. Press and hold to turn the microphone on or off during a call. Press and hold both Volume up and down buttons simultaneously to turn the indicator light on or off.

Charging the headset

This headset has a rechargeable internal battery which is non-removable. Make sure the headset is fully charged before using it for the first time.

1. Connect the charger to the charging socket on the headset.
   
2. Plug the charger in to the wall outlet. During charging, the indicator light will turn red. If charging does not begin, unplug the travel adapter and plug it in again.
3. When the headset is fully charged, the red indicator light changes to blue. Unplug the travel adapter from the wall outlet and the headset.

• Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised or Non-Samsung chargers could cause damage to the headset or in extreme circumstances an explosion, it could also invalidate any warranty on the product.
• Repeatedly charging and discharging of the headset, over time will cause the battery performance to diminish. This is normal for all rechargeable batteries.

• Never make or receive calls while charging, always disconnect your headset from the charger and answer the call.
• To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.

When the headset battery is low

The headset beeps and the indicator light flashes red. If the headset powers off during a call, the call will be automatically transferred to the phone.

Checking the battery level

To check the battery level, press and hold the Talk button and the Volume down button at the same time. Depending on the battery level, the indicator light flashes 5 times in one of the following colours:

Wearing the headset

Depending on which ear you are going to wear the headset, simply adjust the ear hook accordingly.

Using your headset

This section explains how to turn the headset on, pair and connect to the phone, and use various functions.

• Activated functions and features may differ depending on the phone type.
• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your headset.

To ensure you get the best performance from your headset

• Keep the distance between your headset and device as small as possible and avoid placing your body or other objects in the signals path.
• If you usually use your mobile phone with your right hand, wear the headset on your right ear.
• Covering your headset or device could effect its performance so keep contact to a minimum.

Turning the headset on or off

To turn the headset on
Slide up the power switch. The blue indicator light flashes 4 times.

To turn the headset off
Slide down the power switch. The indicator light flashes blue and red then turns off.

Pairing and connecting the headset

Pairing means unique and encrypted wireless connection between two Bluetooth devices when they agree to communicate with each other.

In Pairing mode, two devices should be placed close enough to each other.

Pairing and connecting the headset with a phone

1. Enter Pairing mode.

• With the headset turned on, press and hold the Talk button for 3 seconds. The blue indicator light stays lit.
• If the headset is turned on for the first time, it will go into Pairing mode immediately and the Pairing mode stays for 3 minutes.

2. Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the headset (see your phone's user manual).
3. Select the headset (HM1200) from the list of devices found by your phone.
4. If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to pair and connect the headset to your phone.

Your headset supports the Simple Pairing feature which allows the headset to be paired with a Bluetooth device without requesting a PIN. This feature is available for devices that are compliant with Bluetooth version 2.1 or higher.

The headset can also be paired via the Active pairing feature.

Connecting with two Bluetooth phones

With the Multi-point feature activated, your headset can be connected to 2 Bluetooth phones at the same time.

1. Connect with the first Bluetooth phone.
2. Press and hold the Talk button for 3 seconds to enter Pairing mode.
3. Press and hold the Volume up button to activate Multi-point feature.
4. Activate the Bluetooth feature on the second Bluetooth phone and search for the headset (see your phone's user manual).
5. Select the headset (HM1200) from the list of devices found by the second Bluetooth phone.
6. If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to connect the headset to the second Bluetooth phone.
7. Reconnect to the headset from the first Bluetooth phone.

When connecting the headset to 2 Bluetooth phones, some phones may not be able to connect as a second Bluetooth phone.

Disconnecting the headset

Turn off the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your phone to remove the device from your pairing list.

Reconnecting the headset

If the headset loses the connection to the paired phone,

• Press the Talk button on the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.

Your headset will attempt to automatically reconnect each time you turn it on. This feature may be unavailable on some phones.

If the Multi-point feature is activated, your headset will attempt to reconnect to the two most recently connected devices.

Pairing via the Active pairing feature

With the Active pairing feature, your headset automatically looks for a Bluetooth device and tries to make a connection with it.

This feature is available for mobile phones, but the phone's Bluetooth visibility option must be set to on.

1. In Pairing mode, press and hold the Talk button to enter Active pairing mode.
2. The violet indicator light turns on and the headset will search for a Bluetooth phone within your phone's range, and attempt to pair with it.

• Ensure the phone you wish to connect to is within range of the headset. Place the headset and phone close to each other to avoid pairing with other devices.
• The headset will attempt active paring for up to 20 seconds.
• The Bluetooth phone you want to connect with must not be paired with other devices. If the phone is already connected to another device, end the connection and restart the Active pairing feature.
• This feature may not be available on some devices.

Using call functions

Available call functions may differ from phone to phone.

Making a call

Redialling the latest number
To redial the latest number on the primary phone,

• Press the Talk button.
  To redial the latest number on the secondary phone,
• Press the Talk button twice.

For some phones, pressing the Talk button opens the call log list. Press the Talk button again to dial the selected number.

Dialling a number by voice
Press and hold the Talk button and say a name.

• This function is only available on the primary phone using the Hands-Free profile.
• This function may not be available on some devices.

Answering a call

Press the Talk button to answer a call when you hear incoming call tones.

If you receive calls on both connected devices at the same time you can only answer the call on the primary phone.

Ending a call

Press the Talk button to end a call.

Rejecting a call

Press and hold the Talk button to reject a call when a call comes in.

• If you receive calls on both connected devices at the same time you can only reject the call on the primary phone.
• This function is only available when using the Hands-Free profile.

Options available during a call

You can use the following functions during a call.

Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.

You will hear a beep when the volume level of the headset reaches it's lowest or highest level.

Muting the microphone
Press and hold the Volume up or down button to turn the microphone off so that the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you. When the microphone is turned off, the headset beeps at regular intervals. Press and hold the Volume up or down button again to turn the microphone back on.

Transferring a call from the phone to the headset
Press the Talk button to transfer a call from the phone to the headset.

Placing a call on hold
Press and hold the Talk button to place the current call on hold.

• When the headset is connected with two phones, this function is not available.
• This function is only available when using the Hands-Free profile.

Answering a second call

• Press the Talk button to end the first call and answer a second call.
• Press and hold the Talk button to place the first call on hold and answer a second call. To switch between the current call and the held call, press and hold the Talk button.

• This function is only available when using the Hands-Free profile.
• When the headset is connected with two Bluetooth phones, you cannot answer a second call from the same phone. It may vary depending on your phone.

Resetting the headset

When the headset is paired with a device, it automatically saves connection and feature settings, such as the Bluetooth address or device type of the mobile phone.

If you want to reset the connection settings in the headset:

• In Pairing mode, press and hold both Volume buttons and Talk button at the same time for 3 seconds. The headset will turned on automatically.

When you reset the headset, all connection settings in the headset will be deleted and the connection with your phone will be lost. In order to use the headset, you will have to pair it again.

Frequently asked questions

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 a qualified service centre. The liability of Samsung and its appointed maintenance company is limited to the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit under warranty.

• The warranty is limited to the original purchaser.
• A copy of your receipt or other proof of purchase is required for a proper warranty service.
• The warranty is void if the product label is removed, or if the product has been subject to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or repair by unauthorised third parties.
• Specifically exempt from any warranty are limited-life consumable components such as batteries and other accessories.
• 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.

* Depending on your region, the length of warranty may vary.

Specifications

* Depending on the phone type and usage, the actual time may vary.