Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-903 User Guide 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....................................................................................... 24 24 25 26 4. Menu functions....................................................... 27 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. 8 © 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved.
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. Earphones 2. Controller with a microphone on the back, a mute key on the side, and an answer/end key on the front. © 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Get started 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. Answer/end key The symbols for the rewind key, forward key, stop key, play/ pause key, and answer/end key are shown if the keys can be used and the headset is not in the power saving mode or the keys are not locked. When you press one of these keys, use only one finger. 10 © 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved.
Get started 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. ■ Chargers This device is intended for use when supplied with power from the following chargers: AC-3, AC-4, AC-5, and DC-4.
Get started 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. Charging the battery fully may take up to 45 minutes. 3. When the battery is fully charged, is displayed.
Get started When battery power is low, the headset beeps every 5 minutes and flashes on the display. Recharge the battery. ■ Switch on or off Switch on To switch on, press and hold the power key until the headset beeps and the Nokia logo is displayed. The headset tries to connect to one of the four most recently used devices that support the Hands-Free Bluetooth profile or the most recently used device that supports the A2DP Bluetooth profile.
Get started The headset switches off automatically if it is not connected to a paired device and the headset is not used within about 30 minutes. ■ Pair and connect the headset Pair and connect the headset with a phone If your mobile phone supports the A2DP Bluetooth profile and has a music player, you can also use the headset to operate the player. 1. Ensure that your phone is switched on. 2. If the headset has not been previously paired with a device, switch on the headset.
Get started 3. Activate the Bluetooth feature on the phone, and set it to search for Bluetooth devices. 4. Select the headset (Nokia BH-903) from the list of found devices on your phone. 5. Enter the passcode 0000 to pair and connect the headset to your phone. With some phones, you may need to make the connection separately after pairing. You only need to pair the headset with your phone once.
Get started To pair the headset with a music device, follow the instructions in “Pair and connect the headset with a phone,” p. 14. If your music device does not have a keypad, it may use the Bluetooth passcode 0000 by default. If this is not the case, see the user guide of your music device to change the default Bluetooth passcode to 0000. If pairing succeeds, Pairing OK is displayed.
Get started Reconnect the headset If the headset loses the connection to a paired device, you can connect the headset manually to the device. Switch on the headset, and do one of the following: • Make the connection in the Bluetooth menu of the paired device. • Press the menu key, and select > Connection and Call connections or Music connections. For details, see “Connections,” p. 33.
Get started ■ Display When the headset is on but not used for about 10 seconds, the display goes to the power saving mode. In this mode, the display turns off for about 5 seconds and turns on for about 1 second at regular intervals. To activate the display when it is in the power saving mode, press any key. To activate the display and keys if the keys are locked, briefly press the power key. See also “Lock or unlock the keys,” p. 22.
Get started 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. The headset is in the music player mode. © 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved.
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 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. 32.
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 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. ■ Clear settings or reset To restore the original settings of the headset, use the Setup > Reset function (see “Reset,” p. 34).
Basic use ■ 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. • Ensure that the headset is within 10 metres (33 feet) of your device and that there are no obstructions between the headset and the device, such as walls, or other electronic devices.
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 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. To select the next track, press the forward key. To play the current track from the start, press the rewind key. To select the previous track, press the rewind key twice.
Menu functions 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. The music player is paused. The music player is stopped. The music player is fast-forwarding the tracks or opening the next track. The music player is rewinding the tracks or opening the previous track.
Menu functions 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. Search for a radio station To search for radio stations available at your location, press and hold the forward or rewind key for about 2 seconds. (To stop the search, press the stop key.
Menu functions 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. You can also use other functions of the headset, except the music player, while listening to the radio. Press the menu key, and select the desired function.
Menu functions ■ 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. The phone registers missed and received calls only if the network supports these functions and the phone is switched on and within the network service area.
Menu functions 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). When Start pairing? is displayed, press the selection key, and proceed as instructed in “Pair and connect the headset,” p. 14. If you start pairing while the headset is connected to a device, the connection is cancelled.
Menu functions keys are not pressed during that time. See also “Lock or unlock the keys,” p. 22. Language To select the language for the texts shown on the headset display, select Language. Scroll to the desired language, and press the selection key. The language is automatically 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.
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 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. If any device is not working properly, take it to the nearest authorised service facility for service. 38 © 2008 Nokia.
