Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-903 User Guide 9205806 Issue 2 EN
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Contents Contents 1. Introduction .............................................................. 6 Bluetooth wireless technology............................................................... 7 2. Get started................................................................. 9 Keys and parts............................................................................................. 9 Chargers.....................................................................................................
Contents Switch the call between headset and phone.................................. Call waiting............................................................................................... Clear settings or reset............................................................................ Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 25 25 26 27 4. Menu functions....................................................... 28 Music player ............
Introduction 1. Introduction With the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-903, you can listen to music and handle calls hands-free on your compatible mobile device. The headset also has a built-in FM radio. You can use the headset with compatible devices that support Bluetooth wireless technology. Read this user guide carefully before using the headset. Also read the user guide for your mobile device. It provides important safety and maintenance information. Check www.nokia.
Introduction ■ Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to connect compatible devices without <10m cables. A Bluetooth connection does not require that the mobile device and the headset are in line of sight, but the maximum distance between the devices is 10 metres (33 feet). The closer the mobile device and the headset are to each other, the better is the performance. The optimal operating range is shown in dark grey in the picture.
Introduction with the manufacturers of other devices to determine their compatibility with this device.
Get started 2. Get started ■ Keys and parts 2 1 4 5 6 3 11 7 12 8 9 13 9 14 8 10 The headset contains the following parts: 1.
Get started 2. Controller with a microphone on the back, a mute key on the side, and an answer/end key on the front. 3. Charger connector 4. Neckstrap 5. Power key 6. Display 7. Rewind key 8. Scroll keys 9. Stop key 10. Menu key 11. Selection key 12. Forward key 13. Play/pause key 14.
Get started keys are not locked. When you press one of these keys, use only one finger. Before you can start using the headset, you must charge the battery and pair the headset with a compatible device. Parts of the headset are magnetic. Metallic materials may be attracted to the headset. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage media near the headset, because information stored on them may be erased.
Get started ■ Charge the battery Before charging the battery, carefully read “Battery information,” p. 37. 1. Connect the charger to a wall outlet. 2. Connect the charger cable to the charger connector on the headset. When the charging starts, Charging is briefly displayed on the headset. During charging, a battery animation is displayed. It may take a while before charging starts. If charging does not start, disconnect the charger, and plug it in again.
Get started The fully charged battery has power for up to 11 hours of talk time, up to 150 hours of standby time, up to 11 hours of music playing time, or up to 11 hours of radio playing time. With 20 minutes charging, the battery has power for up to 9 hours of talk time, music playing time, or radio playing time. When battery power is low, the headset beeps every 5 minutes and flashes on the display. Recharge the battery.
Get started If the headset has not been paired with a device, it enters the pairing mode. See “Pair and connect the headset,” p. 14. Switch off To switch off, press and hold the power key until the headset beeps and Switching off is displayed. The headset switches off automatically if it is not connected to a paired device and the headset is not used within about 30 minutes.
Get started 2. If the headset has not been previously paired with a device, switch on the headset. The headset automatically enters the pairing mode. If the headset has been previously paired with another device, switch off the headset, and press and hold the power key until a text about pairing is displayed. You can also start pairing using the Pairing function described in “Connections,” p. 34. To cancel pairing, press the selection key. 3.
Get started Pair and connect the headset with a music device If your phone does not support the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can separately pair the headset with the phone and a music device that supports this profile. If you have paired and connected the headset with your phone, disconnect the headset from it before pairing the headset with a music device. To pair the headset with a music device, follow the instructions in “Pair and connect the headset with a phone,” p. 14.
Get started • Switch off the headset. • Press the menu key, and select > Connection and Call connections or Music connections. For details, see “Connections,” p. 34. • Disconnect the headset in the Bluetooth menu of your device. You do not need to delete pairing with the headset to disconnect it. Reconnect the headset If the headset loses the connection to a paired device, you can connect the headset manually to the device.
Get started • Press and hold the answer/end key to connect to a device that supports the Hands-Free Bluetooth profile, or press and hold the play/pause key to connect to a device that supports the A2DP Bluetooth profile. You may be able to set your device so that the headset connects to it automatically when the headset is switched on. To do this in a Nokia device, change your paired device settings in the Bluetooth menu.
Get started The following indicators can be shown on the display: The headset is connected to a compatible device and ready for use. The headset is not connected to a compatible device. A call is in progress. A call is active and another call is on hold. You have missed calls. This indicator is not shown in the radio and music player modes. The microphone is muted (during a call). The battery is fully charged. The battery charge is low. The headset keys are locked. The headset is in the radio mode.
Get started The headset is in the music player mode.
Basic use 3. Basic use ■ Wear the headset The headset comes with a pair of earphones with rubber earpads. If the rubber earpads are too small or not suitable for your ears, you can replace or cover them with the supplied foam earpads. For the best audio quality, cover the rubber earpads with the foam ones. To install the earpads, push them onto the earphones. To wear the headset, place the strap around your neck, and put the earphones into your ears.
Basic use Warning: When you use the headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected. Do not use the headset where it can endanger your safety. ■ Adjust the headset volume To adjust the headset volume, move your finger around the selection key on the touch sensitive area clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to decrease the volume. Use only one finger at a time. Alternatively, use the keys of your compatible mobile phone or music device.
Basic use ■ Lock or unlock the keys To lock or unlock the headset keys (also during a call), briefly press the power key. When the keys are locked, is displayed. When you make or receive a call, the key lock remains off until the call is ended, if you do not manually lock the keys during the call. When the key lock is on, the headset cannot be switched off, and the following key symbols are not shown: answer/ end key, rewind key, forward key, stop key, and play/pause key.
Basic use To view the time, press the menu key, and press and hold the selection key in the main menu. To view the time when the keys are locked, press and hold the selection key. ■ Make a call To make a call, use your mobile phone in the normal way when the headset is connected to it. If your phone supports last number redialling with the headset, press the answer/end key twice when no call is in progress. See also “Recent calls,” p. 33.
Basic use ■ Mute or unmute the microphone To mute or unmute the microphone, press the mute key during a call. ■ Switch the call between headset and phone To switch the call from the headset to the connected phone, press and hold the power key (the headset switches off), or use the keys of your phone. To switch the call back to the headset, switch on the headset, or press and hold the answer/end key (when the headset is on). ■ Call waiting Call waiting is a network service.
Basic use To answer a waiting call and put the current call on hold, press and hold the answer/end key. To answer a waiting call and end the current call, press the answer/end key. To reject a waiting call and continue the current call, press the answer/end key twice. To switch between the active call and the call on hold, press and hold the answer/end key. To end the active call and make the call on hold active, press the answer/end key.
Basic use power key and answer/end key at the same time. The reset does not delete the headset settings. ■ Troubleshooting If you cannot connect the headset to your compatible mobile phone or music device, do the following: • Ensure that the headset is charged, switched on, and paired with your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your device.
Menu functions 4. Menu functions The headset has a menu facility that contains the following functions: (music player), (FM radio), (recent calls), and (settings). To access the list of menu functions, press the menu key when no call is in progress. To scroll through the functions, press either scroll key. To select a function, press the selection key. To scroll through settings or setting options, press either scroll key. If all the settings do not fit on the display, or is displayed.
Menu functions ■ Music player To use the headset keys to operate your compatible music device or mobile phone that supports the A2DP Bluetooth profile, press the menu key, and select . If you have been listening to the FM radio of the headset, the radio stops. Tip: To access the music player quickly, press and hold the menu key. When the headset is in the music player mode, is displayed. The available music functions depend on the device connected to the headset.
Menu functions To pause or resume playing, press the play/pause key. To stop playing, press the stop key. To play the current track from the start when the player is stopped, press the play/ pause key. To exit the music player, press the stop key twice. You can also use other functions of the headset, except the radio, while listening to music. Press the menu key, and select the desired function. The following indicators can be shown in the music player: The music player is playing.
Menu functions ■ FM radio To turn on the FM radio of the headset, press the menu key, and select . If you have been listening to the music player, the player stops. When the headset is in the radio mode, is displayed. The headset cable acts as an antenna for the radio. Warning: Listen to music at a moderate level. Continuous exposure to high volume may damage your hearing.
Menu functions To save the station in the headset, press and hold the play/ pause key, press the forward or rewind key to scroll to the desired memory location, and press and hold the play/pause key. Listen to radio To scroll through saved radio stations, press the forward or rewind key repeatedly. To pause listening to the radio, press the stop key. To resume listening, press the play/pause key. To stop listening to the radio and exit the radio, press the stop key twice.
Menu functions You are searching backwards for radio stations. The bars beside this indicator show the signal strength of the radio station. The more bars there are, the stronger the signal. ■ Recent calls To view recent calls, press the menu key, and select and the desired submenu. You can view the most recently dialled, received, and missed calls. When you connect the headset to your mobile phone, the call information is transferred from the phone to the headset if the phone supports this feature.
Menu functions ■ Settings To change headset settings, press the menu key, and select and the desired submenu. Brightness To set the display brightness, select Brightness. Press either scroll key to scroll to the desired level, and press the selection key. Connections To manage the Bluetooth devices paired with the headset, select Connection. To pair the headset with a compatible device, select Pairing (to cancel the pairing, press the selection key).
Menu functions To view the currently paired mobile phones that support the Hands-Free Bluetooth profile, select Call connections; to view the currently paired music devices that support the A2DP Bluetooth profile, select Music connections. The currently connected device is indicated by a filled circle. To connect the headset to a device or disconnect the headset from it, scroll to the device, and press the selection key. Automatic keylock To turn the automatic key lock on or off, select Auto keylock.
Menu functions updated from the connected Nokia device if the device provides the language setting. Reset To restore the original settings, select Reset, and press the selection key to confirm the operation. All the settings that you have saved (such as radio stations and paired devices) are deleted. See also “Clear settings or reset,” p. 26.
Battery information 5. Battery information This device has an internal, nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to remove the battery from the device as you may damage the device. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. Recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this device. Use of an unapproved charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
Battery information lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time. Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Extreme temperatures reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily. Battery performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged.
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you protect your warranty coverage. • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, allow it to dry completely. • Do not use or store the device in dusty, dirty areas.
Care and maintenance • Do not attempt to open the device. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and fine mechanics. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the device. • Do not paint the device. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation. These suggestions apply equally to your device, battery, or charger.
Care and maintenance By returning the products to collection you help prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and promote the reuse of material resources. More detailed information is available from the product retailer, local waste authorities, national producer responsibility organizations, or your local Nokia representative. For the product Eco-Declaration or instructions for returning your obsolete product, go to country-specific information at www.nokia.com.
