Parrot Minikit+ User guide
Content Content ............................................................................................................................ 2 Getting started ................................................................................................................. 4 Before you begin ............................................................................................................................................ 4 Package content .............................................................
Managing a second call ............................................................................................................................ 13 Managing voice mail ................................................................................................................................ 13 Ending a call ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Music / GPS .....................................
Getting started Before you begin WARNING : All functions requiring an increased attention should only be used while the vehicle is stationary. Your safety and the one of the other road users prevails over phone calls, music and navigation instructions. Be responsible: drive carefully and pay full attention to your surrounding. Parrot denies any liability should you choose not to respect this warning.
Make sure the Parrot MINIKIT+ buttons are positioned as indicated on the diagram below. The visor strap includes two locations to install the Parrot MINIKIT+ so that you can install the kit when the sun visor is up or down. Note : Depending on the model of your vehicle, you can also use the clip located on the back of the Parrot MINIKIT+ to fix it directly to the sun visor of your vehicle.
Sleep mode Battery life If the Parrot MINIKIT+ has not been connected to any phone for 5 minutes, it automatically switches to sleep mode. If you leave the Parrot MINIKIT+ in your vehicle without turning it off, the Parrot MINIKIT+ will switch to deep sleep mode. Thanks to its vibration detector, the Parrot MINIKIT+ will automatically exit deep sleep mode when you get back into your vehicle and close its door.
Connection Establishing a Bluetooth connection with a phone Pairing a phone Before using the Parrot MINIKIT+ with your phone, you first have to pair both devices. The pairing process is only required once. 1. From your Bluetooth phone, search for Bluetooth peripherals (refer to the user guide of your phone for more information). 2. Select «Parrot MINIKIT+». Note : The Bluetooth name of the Parrot MINIKIT+ ends with its software version number. 3. Enter the “0000” PIN code and validate.
Once your phone is paired to the Parrot MINIKIT+, the connection between both devices will be automatically established if: - Both products are on and nearby. - Your Parrot MINIKIT Neo is near your phone. - The Bluetooth connection of your phone is activated. Automatic connection Note : Depending on the model of your phone, you may have to authorize the connection to the Parrot MINIKIT+ to allow the automatic connection. Refer to your phone user guide for more information.
you can easily switch between the connected phones by holding down the jogwheel for two seconds. Note : You can also make a call using the secondary phone directly : the call will be automatically transferred to the Parrot MINIKIT+. Inverting main phone and secondary phone If you receive a call on one of the phones while you are already on a call with the other phone, only the phone receiving a call will ring. This new call can only be picked up on the phone.
Deactivating automatic synchronization Sending contacts via Bluetooth In some cases deactivating automatic synchronization may be useful : - If you have too many contacts in your phonebook ; - If you want to use your phone voice recognition. To deactivate automatic synchronization, hold down the red button and the jogwheel before pairing the Parrot MINIKIT+ and your phone. This procedure only needs to be done while connecting the Parrot MINIKIT+ and the phone for the first time.
Phone Before using your Parrot Minikit+ phone function, you first have to pair and connect both devices. ► Refer to the Pairing a phone section for more information. Receiving a call Ringtone Magic words An incoming call is indicated by a ringtone. The name of the caller is announced if his number is recorded in the phonebook of the phone connected to the Parrot Minikit+.
Making a call Making a call using voice recognition 1. Press the green button to launch the voice recognition feature. > The Parrot MINIKIT+ asks you the name of the contact you want to call. 2. Say the name of the contact and the type of number (”Work”, “Cellphone” …) if there are several numbers associated to your contact. > The call is automatically launched if the voice tag is correctly understood. If it is not the case, a confirmation message is asked by the kit. Confirm by saying «Yes» or «Call».
Bringing up the last dialled number Hold down the green button of the Parrot MINIKIT + for two seconds to redial the last dialled number. Using the Parrot MINIKIT+ while on a call Adjusting the volume Use the jog wheel during a call to adjust the communication volume. > The volume setting is saved for subsequent calls. Note: A different volume level can be saved for each paired phone.
Music / GPS Music GPS instructions You can use the Parrot MINIKIT+ to listen to songs stored on your mobile phone or Bluetooth audio device. To do so, your phone / audio device must support the Bluetooth A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Phone calls always have priority over music. If you receive a call while streaming music, music will be paused.
Troubleshooting The Parrot MINIKIT+ says «Memory full» You can pair up to ten devices. If you attempt to pair an eleventh phone, the kit says «memory full». You must then clear the memory by holding down both the red and green buttons for three seconds. Doing so also clears all the contacts. The Parrot MINIKIT+ seems to be frozen In case of malfunction, you can reboot the Parrot MINIKIT+. To do so: 1. Press simultaneously the jog wheel and the Reset button located at the back of the Parrot MINIKIT+. 2.
