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Contents Getting started Your headset overview ..............76 Button functions .................77 Charging the headset ..............78 Wearing the headset ..............80 Using your headset Turning the headset on or off ............81 Using voice prompts ..............82 Pairing and connecting the headset ..........84 Pairing via the Active pairing feature .........88 Using call functions ..............89 Resetting the headset..............92 Appendix...
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Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. More information about Bluetooth is available at www.bluetooth.com.
Please read all Safety precautions before using your headset to ensure safe and proper use. Safety precautions • When using your headset while driving, follow local regulations in the region you are in. • Never disassemble or modify your headset for any reason. Doing this may cause the headset to malfunction or become combustible.
Getting started Your headset overview Microphone Volume button Power switch Indicator light Ear hook Talk button Charging socket Earpiece • Make sure you have the following items: Travel adapter, headset, ear pieces, ear hook and user manual. • The supplied items may be changeable depending on your region.
Button functions Button Function Power • Slide up or down to turn the headset on or off. switch • Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Pairing mode. • Press to redial the latest number. • Press and hold to voice dial. Talk •...
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.
• 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.
Wearing the headset Depending on which ear you are going to wear the headset, simply adjust the ear hook accordingly. Left Right You can also use the optional earpiece cushions instead of the ear hook. Remove the earpiece cover and attach the earpiece cushion.
• 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 •...
Using voice prompts Voice prompts will inform you about the current status of the headset and usage instructions. If you can’t hear any voice prompts, make sure the voice prompt feature is turned on. If the headset is turned on for the first time, you will hear “Press both volume buttons simultaneously to Select language.” Changing the language for the voice prompt The headset provides the following languages: English and Chinese.
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To turn voice prompts off • In Pairing mode, press and hold the Volume down button for 3 seconds. The red indicator light flashes twice. With it turned off, the repeated mention is stopped. The following voice prompts are available depending on the status: Status Voice prompt English Chinese “Power On” or “开机”...
Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the headset (see your phone’s user manual). Select the headset (HM1700) from the list of devices found by your phone. If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to pair and connect the...
Press and hold the Volume up button to activate Multi-point feature. Activate the Bluetooth feature on the second Bluetooth phone and search for the headset (see your phone’s user manual). Select the headset (HM1700) from the list of devices found by the second Bluetooth phone.
If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to connect the headset to the second Bluetooth phone. 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. To turn Multi-point feature on To turn Multi-point feature off In Pairing mode, press and hold the...
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 To reconnect to the paired phone • Press the Talk button on the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
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 turned on. In Pairing mode, press and hold the Talk button to enter Active pairing mode.
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, •...
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. •...
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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.
This function is only available when using the Hands-Free profile. 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; •...
Appendix Frequently asked questions Will my headset work Your headset will work with devices that support with laptops, PCs, and your headset’s Bluetooth version and profiles. PDAs? For specifications, see page 96. Why do I hear static Appliances such as cordless phones and wireless or interference while networking equipment may cause interference, on a call? which usually sounds like static.
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Can other Bluetooth When you pair your headset to your Bluetooth phone users hear phone, you are creating a private link between my conversation? only these two 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.
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...
Specifications Item Specifications and description Bluetooth version Support profile Headset Profile, Hands-Free Profile, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile Support A2DP Codec Operating range Up to 33 feet (10 metres) Standby time Up to 300 hours* Talk time Up to 8 hours* Play time Up to 7 hours* Charging time Approximately 2 hours* * Depending on the phone type and usage, the actual time may vary.
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Printed in China GH68-34355K www.samsung.com CHI. 05/2011. Rev. 1.0...