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Page 1 User Manual (English)
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Pairing the Headset & Auto Pairing................11 Disconnecting the Headset..................12 Reconnecting the Headset..................13 Operation........................14 Adjusting The Earwrap..................14 Placing/Answering a Call...................15 Muting The Microphone..................15 Ending/Rejecting a Call..................15 Adjusting The Speaker Volume................15 Advanced Features.....................16 Walkie-Talkie Two-Way Communications...............17 callpod ® Copyright © 2009. Patents & Trademarks Issued & Pending...
Page 3 Table of Contents Technical Specifications.....................18 Care and Maintenance....................19 Battery Information......................20 Callpod Limited Warranty..................21 ® Exclusions.......................21 Who Is Covered?....................23 What Will Callpod Do?..................23 What Other Limitations Are There?..............25 Export Law Assurances....................26 Approved Accessories....................26 Notice to International Users..................27 Copyright Notice......................27 Product Registration....................28 Certification........................29 callpod ®...
Page 4: General Safety Information
FOR THE SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL OPERATION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS USER MANUAL BEFORE USE. Do not open the Onyx headset as contents may cause electric shock. ® Only use approved Callpod...
Page 5: Warning - Volume Levels: Always Protect Your Hearing
Exposure to sound at a close range, even at lower levels, could potentially result in hearing loss. The Onyx headset can reach a maximum volume of approximately 100 decibels. This volume is controlled by the user through both the headset volume control as well as via the mobile device that it is paired to (e.g.
Page 6: About Bluetooth Technology
About Bluetooth Technology ® ® Bluetooth technology allows devices to communicate without wires over a short range. The Onyx ® is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 2.0, which supports the Headset Profile 1.1 and Hands- free Profile 1.5. ® To learn more about Bluetooth and the applications of the technology, please visit, www.bluetooth.com...
Page 7: Headset Components
Headset Components a Power & volume control button b Dual microphones c Multifunction button d Red & ice blue LED e Charging port Ear bud g Speaker callpod ® Copyright © 2009. Patents & Trademarks Issued & Pending...
Page 8: Mic Alignment
Mic Alignment The Onyx uses advanced Dual-mic Noise Suppression that is always “ON.” In order ™ for the headset to function properly, the two microphones must be positioned towards your mouth. This is easy to do. Once the headset is put on your ear, simply rotate the headset towards your mouth until the ear bud is compressed comfortably against your ear.
Page 9: Charging
Charging Before using your Callpod Onyx headset, you must fully charge the headset. ® Charge the Onyx using the included wall adapter, car charger (sold separately), USB cable or with the Chargepod (sold separately). The Onyx is powered by ®...
Page 10 Charging The charging components that are included with the Onyx allow you to charge via USB port on your computer, AC/DC wall adapter or car charger (sold separately). computer AC/DC wall adapter car charger callpod ® Copyright © 2009. Patents & Trademarks Issued & Pending...
Page 11: Turning The Headset On And Off
To turn the headset off, press and hold the power & volume control button until the red LED turns off. The headset will play a descending tone and then shut off. power & volume control button callpod ® Copyright © 2009. Patents & Trademarks Issued & Pending...
Page 12: Pairing The Headset & Auto Pairing
You have 100 seconds to pair the Onyx to your cell phone or PC before it enters a low power sleep mode. If the headset is not paired within 100 seconds, simply push the power & volume control button and it will enter discoverable mode for another 100 seconds.
Page 13: Disconnecting The Headset
To disconnect your headset from your current device, you can: Shut the Onyx off. To turn off the headset, press and hold the power & volume control button until the red LED turns off. Clear the pairing memory. To clear the pairing memory of the Onyx, press and hold the multifunction button until the LED lights ice blue and red at the same time.
Page 14: Reconnecting The Headset
Reconnecting the Headset When powered on, the Onyx headset will automatically reconnect to the last connected phone. If the headset is on but not connected to any devices, pressing the multifunction button will establish a connection to the last connected phone.
Page 15: Operation
(as shown below). Alignment. The two microphone holes on the headset should make a line that points to your mouth when the Onyx is in use. callpod ®...
Page 16: Placing/Answering A Call
Placing a call with voice dialing (if supported by phone). With no call present, press the multifunction button and speak the name of the person you want to call. For the best results, record the voice tags for voice dialing using the Onyx headset.
Page 17: Advanced Features
For instance, you can connect to your cell phone and to your computer for accepting Skype ™ calls. When connected to two devices, the Onyx headset is able to control call handling through the multifunction button. If you are on your cell phone and a call comes in from your Skype ™...
Page 18: Walkie-Talkie Two-Way Communications
3. Power on Headset B while holding the multifunction button. The ice blue LED will flash repeatedly. After a few moments, Headset B will seek out the other Callpod headset and automatically establish the connection. When the two Callpod Headsets are connected, either party can speak in full duplex (at the same time with no voice cancellation).
Page 19: Technical Specifications
0° C to 50° C Operating Time <5 hours talk time & <120 hours of standby Dimensions 0.96” W [24.38mm] × 2.17” L [54.86mm] × 0.63” H [16mm] Weight 0.3oz [8.51g] callpod ® Copyright © 2009. Patents & Trademarks Issued & Pending...
Page 20: Care And Maintenance
Do not expose the headset to extreme temperatures. • Do not paint or apply coatings or stickers to the headset, as you might affect moving parts, damage internal components, or block or impede the microphones. callpod ® Copyright © 2009. Patents & Trademarks Issued & Pending...
Page 21: Battery Information
A rechargeable lithium-ion battery powers the Onyx headset. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. To charge the Onyx headset, use only Callpod ® designated power supplies and adapters.
Page 22: Callpod Limited Warranty
This limited one-year warranty is a consumer’s exclusive remedy and applies as follows to new Callpod products and accessories purchased by consumers. This warranty is limited to one-year from the time of purchase by the original consumer (i.e.
Page 23 Callpod Limited Warranty Use of Non-Callpod Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of non-Callpod-branded or certified products, accessories, software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage. Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service,...
Page 24: Who Is Covered
What Will Callpod ® Under this warranty, Callpod, at its sole discretion, will at no charge either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any covered product, accessory or software. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre- owned or new products, accessories or parts.
Page 25 Callpod Limited Warranty You will receive instructions on how to ship any products or accessories at your expense, to a Callpod authorized repair center. To obtain service, you must ® include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
Page 26: What Other Limitations Are There
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL CALLPOD BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY...
Page 27: Export Law Assurances
Callpod is not responsible for devices damaged while using non-approved products and or accessories. The use of non-Callpod-branded accessories (e.g. power adapters and power cables) with your Onyx headset will void your warranty. For a list of approved Callpod accessories, please visit us at: www.callpod.com callpod ®...
Page 28: Notice To International Users
® by copyright. Copying, reproducing, reverse engineering or distributing any information of Callpod-related products hardware or software without a formal and written authorization and license from Callpod, Inc. is prohibited and may result in legal action. callpod ®...
Page 29: Product Registration
Register products online at: www.callpod.com/product/registration or by phone: 1-800-951-CPOD Product registration is an important step towards enjoying your new Callpod ® product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service and permits us to contact you should your product require an update or other service. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Page 30: Certification
Certification The Onyx is certified by UL, CE, FCC, PSE and Bluetooth ® for safety and reliability. Unauthorized changes or modifications to this device may impair your ability to operate this device and will void the warranty. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...