FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 2 Learning to Use the JABRA FreeSpeakTM BT250 Wireless Mobile Headset for Bluetooth Phones Learning to Use the JABRA FreeSpeakTM BT250 Wireless Mobile Headset for Bluetooth Phones JABRA Corporation 9171 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 500 San Diego, California 92122 USA 1 800 EAR 2230 (USA and Canada) Tel: 858 622 9955 Fax: 858 622 0353 E-mail: info@jabra.com www.jabra.com www.jabra.com/fscs © 2002 JABRA Corporation, a GN Netcom company. All rights reserved.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 4 Headset for Bluetooth Phones ™ FreeSpeak.The best connection is cord-free. JABRA FreeSpeak Wireless Mobile Headset Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................2 What is included in this package? ........................................................................................................
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 6 2 3 Introducing your JABRA FreeSpeak wireless mobile headset for Bluetooth phones Thank you for purchasing the JABRA FreeSpeak headset. Your FreeSpeak enables convenient cord-free communications with Bluetooth mobile phones and other Bluetooth devices. It works with Bluetooth devices from a variety of different manufacturers, provided they are compatible with Bluetooth (version 1.1 or higher) and support the Bluetooth headset profile.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 8 4 5 Headset feature overview Part Name Description 1. Headset Indicator Light (LED) Indicator light shows status of the headset • ACTIVE (call in progress) • STANDBY (ready for call) • OFF 13 2. Multi-Function or ‘Answer/End’ Button Controls various functions of the headset including initiating, answering, transferring, and ending calls. Also used for turning headset on and off, as well as pairing the headset to a Bluetooth phone.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 10 6 7 Preparing your JABRA FreeSpeak Charging the battery and talk time Before using FreeSpeak you will need to put the headset in its charging cradle and charge it fully. (The headset may be either on or off.) Insert FreeSpeak carefully by holding it on both sides and pushing it in while rotating counterclockwise, as shown below.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 12 8 9 Introduction to Bluetooth ‘pairing’ With a Bluetooth phone or other device, you must ‘pair’ the headset with the device before you use your headset for the first time. ‘Pairing’ creates a unique wireless link between two Bluetooth devices, eliminating the need to repeat the pairing process during future use. The pairing process may vary depending on the device with which you pair FreeSpeak (see the device’s operating guide).
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 14 10 11 Using your JABRA FreeSpeak headset Making a call Once you have charged, paired, and placed FreeSpeak in standby mode, you are ready to wear and use FreeSpeak. Now that you are wearing FreeSpeak (in standby mode), there are different ways to make a call. About the MiniGel™ If this is your first JABRA product, you may be new to the MiniGel, which is an evolution of JABRA’s EarGel®.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 16 12 13 Answering a call Once FreeSpeak is in standby mode, it enables you to receive incoming calls without handling your phone. During an incoming call, a ring tone will sound on your phone, as usual. You will also hear ring tones through the headset’s speaker. When you hear the tones, answer your incoming call by pressing the button on your FreeSpeak and speak normally.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 18 14 15 Headset Status (Audible) Headset Indicator Tones Volume Limit Single beep when either lower or upper volume limit reached Low Battery 3 rapid beeps repeated every 30 seconds while on a call. 3 beeps every 5 minutes in standby mode indicates 3 to 5 minutes left of talk time.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 20 16 be part of the mobile service/phone indicating that you have a call-waiting or that your mobile phone’s battery is low. You will also hear a beeping sound when the JABRA headset’s battery is low. This beeping will sound like a short sequence of tones as described in Understanding the FreeSpeak indicators. Nothing is working – what should I do? The best place to start is at the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 22 18 19 Phone does not respond quickly when is pressed (continued) Your phone’s manual should indicate how to do this. • Some phones have difficulties with Bluetooth devices. You may need to turn off the power to your phone and then turn it back on again. Crackling noise Bluetooth Compliance With Bluetooth version 1.1 devices that support the headset profile Bluetooth Power 2.5 milliWatts (0.0025 Watts) Maximum Cord-free Link Distance 30 feet (approx.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 24 20 21 FreeSpeak models The following product models are available for FreeSpeak in North America. Other products and accessories are under development, so please check our web site for more information. Product and Part Number Package Contents Safety, electromagnetic interference, and general information • Warning: Contains small parts which may be hazardous to children under the age of 3.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 26 22 23 FCC notice to users and product statements European CE notice to users and product statements This device 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.
FreeSpeakManualALLBT10/13 11/1/02 1:16 PM Page 28 24 25 Contacting JABRA Mail JABRA Corporation 9171 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 500 San Diego, CA 92122 USA Web General: www.jabra.com FreeSpeak Customer Support: www.jabra.com/fscs E-mail Information: info@jabra.com Sales: sales@jabra.com Tech Support: techsupp@jabra.com Telephone Tel: 1 (800) 327-2230 (toll-free in U.S.
