™ Headset Manual Version 2.1 CARDO SYSTEMS INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction……………………………......................................................... Features.............................................................................................................. Comfort/Style………………………….................................................................. 2. Safety…………………………............................................................................. 3. Package Contents………………………........................................................ 4.
13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 30 Technical Specifications.............................................................................. 32 FCC Notice................................................................................................. 33 European CE Notice.......................................................................................... 33 Industry Canada Notice...................
Overview allways™ Headset Manual Guide 1. Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing allways ™ , the latest technology in mobile phone accessories and the most complete state-of-the-art technology in Bluetooth™ wireless handsfree cellular Headsets. You can now talk hands-free on your Bluetooth‘ enabled mobile phone, made possible by the shortrange wireless connection between your cell phone or smart PDA and your allways‘ Headset.
Overview your phone. • Adjustable Eye/Sun glass clip or flexible ear loop allow you to wear your Headset on the right or left side. • Rechargeable high-capacity Li-Polymer batteries. • If you have purchased our universal BT Adapter you will find that its 2.5mm Headset jack works with most mobile phones. Additional Headset Features: • Calls can be answered and terminated from either the Headset or from your mobile phone. • Calls can be initiated from your mobile phone; audio will be heard on the Headset.
Overview Comfort and Style Your allways™ Headset has several unique features, some of which are patent protected and cannot be found in other Bluetooth™ Headsets, e.g. our proprietary mechanism to attach the Headset either to your Eye/Sun-glasses or loop it around your ear. In a matter of seconds you can replace the eyeglass-clip with the ear-loop and vice versa. • Exchangeable designer panels. You can change the appearance of your Headset by replacing its color panels with a design of your choice.
Overview 2. Important Safety Information Please maintain basic safety precautions when using your hands free cellular Headset. This will reduce the risks of fire, electric shock and injury to users. Among others you should comply with the following recommendations: 1. Carefully read and understand the instructions in this manual. 2. Follow all instructions and warnings labeled and marked in this manual. 3. Use a damp cloth to clean your Headset or the BT Adapter. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4.
Overview performance. 11. Unplug your Wall Charger from the Headset or Adapter if: a. Either the cord or the Audio Connector have been damaged. b. Liquid has been spilled into the charger, Adapter, Headset or mobile phone. c. The Wall Charger does not operate normally after following the operating instructions. d. Your Wall Charger has been dropped and the case has been damaged. e. The Wall Charger exhibits a change in performance.
User Manual – allwaysTM Headset CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. ALERTE Risque d'explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un model qui ne convient pas. Il faut traiter les batteries usées selon les instructions NOTE: 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.
Overview 3. Package Contents d Personal carrying case Your Headset is offered in two alternative sets: Set 1 for users who intend to connect the Headset to a Bluetooth equipped phone Set 2 for users with a non-Bluetooth mobile phone who have also purchased our universal BT Adapter. Components h) and i) are included only in Set 2. e. Wall charging unit a. allways™ Headset f. 3 exchangeable designer panels (including the one on the Headset) b.
Overview i) 2 Velcro pads to attach the Adapter to your mobile phone * The Adapter’s 2.5 mm jack works with most mobile phones, but if your mobile phone uses a different socket, you will have to purchase the suitable mechanical Audio Connector. Such Audio Connectors can either be ordered directly from Cardo Systems, Inc. or from appropriate retail stores. 4.
Getting Started 5.Getting Started with the a specific allways™ Headset and a specific mobile phone. Please refer to the Pairing allways™ Headset Turn On/Off Press and hold the CONTROL button (CTRL) for at least 3 seconds until the blue light indicator flashes and an alert tone is heard. Release the button.
Getting Started 5.3 Linking the allways™ Headset to a paired phone Although you may have previously paired your Headset to your phone, each time you turn one of them off, you may need to reestablish the link. Linking may also be necessary when your Headset and phone have lost the radio signal because the distance between them is greater than 30 feet or 10 meters.
Getting Started • Insert the ear loop ratchet into the holding duct on the back of the Headset (Fig a.) • Determine the height of the loop by adjusting the depth to which you insert the ratchet into the holding duct (FIG. a). with the objective to insert speaker into the outer part of your ear channel. (Fig b and c.) • Insert the speaker into the ear, just as deep as you feel comfortable with.
Getting Started the Headset’s speaker so it protrudes exactly into your the ear-channel. 5.4.2 The Eye/Sun-glass attachment The position of the Eye/Sun-glass attachment, or "Clip" should be fixed on the arm of the glasses, so it allows the Headset’s speaker to protrude slightly into the ear-channel (FIG d).
Getting Started Exchanging the color panels 6. Handling Calls with the allways™ Headset 6.1 Answering Calls When your mobile phone is ringing you will hear the ring tone either directly on the Headset or from the phone. To answer the call from the Headset, press briefly the CTRL button. It is easy to replace the color panel. Just insert your fingernail or a pencil into the small tri-angular opening at the pointed tip of panel and pull it out gently. Then press the chosen panel firmly over opening.
Getting Started transfer audio to the Headset. Besides trial and error attempts, you may wish to visit our website to find out how best to configure your particular mobile phone. 6.3 Terminating Calls To terminate a call, press briefly the CTRL button. A sound will be heard, confirming the disconnection. Wait at least three seconds before you can press the CTRL button again to place a new call. Alternatively, you can terminate a call by using the END key of your mobile phone.
Getting Started 6.8 Transfer audio from Headset to phone or from phone to Headset The allways‘ Headset allows transfer of calls from the Headset to the phone and vice versa. While a call is in progress use your phone’s key pad (refer to your mobile phone manual) to transfer audio and voice from the phone to the Headset). Alternatively, some phones transfer calls to the Headset by pressing once the CTRL button on the Headset.
VISUAL INDICTORS 7. Understanding the Indicators of the allways™ Headset Visual Indicators Light indicator blinks red and blue (every 3-5 seconds) Low Battery Light indicator flashes rapidly in blue allways™ is in pairing mode Light indicator flashes slowly in blue allways™ is paired to a mobile phone. Same indication is shown even if the other device is turned off. Light indicator shows steady red allways™ is being charged and battery is not yet fully charged.
Adapter This section is only applicable for each other, so the next time you turn one users who have purchased of them on, it will look for the other device and will be able to operate theuniversal BT Adapter automatically with it. Pairing is required 8.Getting started with the only the first time for a specific allways™ allways™ BT Adapter and Headset Headset and BT Adapter.
Adapter the BT Adapter was turned off), then you should perform the following procedure in the exact sequence as described: Initially both devices should be turned off • First: Turn on your allways™ Headset. • Second: Turn on your allways™ BT Adapter. • Wait up to 20 seconds. • Once the units have re-established connection, your allways™ BT Adapter will start blinking in blue every 5 seconds (slow blinking). If the procedure has failed, the BT Adapter will start blinking in red.
Adapter 9. Handling calls with the will be conducted as described below in allways™ BT Adapter & Headset Section 9.1. For selected mobile phone models, the Advanced mode can be set (see more details in the Advance mode section). If you are using the 2.5mm audio Audio Connector for Nokia phones and you have already set your BT Adapter as described in chapter 8, your BT Adapter is set to Advanced mode, and handling of all calls will be conducted as described below in Section 9.2.
Adapter number using the mobile phone's keypad, and press the SEND or Talk button of your mobile phone. Mute The Mute feature is not supported in NORMAL mode. Ending a Call While a call is in progress, press the END button of your mobile phone. To end the link between the allways™ Headset and BT Adapter, press the Headset’s CTRL button, followed by a brief sound. Adjusting the Volume Press the left or right volume buttons to increase/decrease volume.
Adapter Main Features • Call can be answered and terminated either from Headset or from phone. Audio is heard from the Headset. The link between the Adapter and the Headset is closed automatically. • Call can be initiated from the p h o n e ; audio is heard from the Headset. • Supports voice dialing with phones that equipped accordingly.
Adapter Headset and phone will automatically be established. 10. Reading indicators with the allways™ BT Adapter & Headset Mute Mode While a call is in progress, press briefly the MUTE/SET button. You will hear a tone indicating that you are in Mute mode, during which you continue to hear the other party, but your voice will not be heard on the other end. Press the MUTE/SET button again to cancel Mute mode.
FAQs Increasing tones Indicates that Headset is being turned on Decreasing tones Indicates that Headset is being turned off Two short beeps Two beeps are sounded when activating Mute option, i.e. the other party will not hear you until you press Mute again. Ringing tones The mobile phone releases ringing tones which are transferred to the Headset. Different ringing tones will be heard subject to the model and setting of the mobile phone. wirelessly using Bluetooth™ technology.
FAQs then will your Headset communicate with that particular mobile phone. Is the battery removable? The battery is not removable and you should never try to open the Headset. Let only authorized Service Centers maintain or service your device. Please refer to our website for instructions at the end of your battery life. What if I am having trouble hearing? The allways™ Headset comes with volume control adjustable to suit your preferred volume level. i.
WARRANTY 12. Limited warranty Your allways™ Headset is covered with a One-Year Limited product warranty from the date of original purchase. Please retain the retail sales receipt for proof of purchase date. What this limited warranty covers and for how long? Cardo Systems, Inc.
WARRANTY maintenance, installation, adjustment or modification of any kind. 4. Products opened, disassembled or repaired by non-authorized parties. 5. Defects or damage due to exposure to excessive temperatures, adverse weather conditions, external impacts or spills of food or liquid. 6. All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged by customer. WARRANTY SERVICE To receive warranty service, your product must be registered.
WARRANTY STATE LAW RIGHTS Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Therefore depending on where you use the Headset, certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may be entitled to other rights, which vary from state to state.
TROUBLESHOOTING 13. Troubleshooting Problem Action Pairing fails 1. Turn off both devices IMPORTANT! 2. Turn on Headset 3. Activate pairing mode at Headset 4. Turn on mobile phone (and BT Adapter if used) 5. Activate pairing mode at mobile phone (and BT Adapter if used) 6. When asked by mobile phone to replace existing Headset, select YES. Can’t answer phone calls or perform voice dialing (assuming your mobile phone supports this feature) 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Action Light indicator does not light steady (red or blue) when charger is connected. 1. Make sure DC jack is firmly plugged in 2. Disconnect DC jack, wait a few seconds and plug it back in. Call in progress terminates after 20 Minutes 1. There is a nearby interference signal 2. If you have a GSM phone and your Headset is to close to phone (0-30 cm), noises may be heard 3.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14. Technical Specifications allways™ headset Description Technology Maximum power Maximum link distance Typical talk time Typical standby time Typical charging time Power Source Weight Approvals Parameters Compliant with Bluetooth™ ver 1.1 2.5 dbm 30 feet or 10 meters up to 6 hours up to 130 hours 2 hours Li Polymer battery 0.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15. FCC Regulations This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the User’s authority to operate the equipment.
FAQs 20. Patent, Copyright, Trademark Information U.S. and Worldwide Patent Pending; © 2002 Cardo Systems Inc.; Made in China Bluetooth‘ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., Ericsson is a trademark of Ericsson, Inc. Motorola is a trademark of Motorola, Inc. Nokia is a trademark of the Nokia Corporation. Samsung is a trademark of the Samsung Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their owners. allways‘ is a trademark owned by Cardo Systems, Inc.