Earlite™ 1100 User’s Guide STEP Communications 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Tel.
Notices This User’s Guide is published without warranty as to the Guide, and it provides no warranty in the referenced product except as provided in the End User Limited Product Warranty. Improvements and modifications to this manual, including those necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies or improvements to equipment may be made at any time and without notice. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use x Clean your earpiece with a lightly dampened soft cloth only. Solvents or other chemicals may damage your earpiece and void your warranty x Keep your earpiece away from extreme temperatures, water, exceptionally high humidity environments, dusty environments, open flame or fire. x Do not drop your earpiece or expose it to severe physical shock or vibration x Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your earpiece.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ I N T R O D U C T I O N What is Bluetooth Wireless Technology? Bluetooth™ wireless technology makes it possible to connect compatible communication, computing and other consumer electronic devices without using cables. The technology is based on a radio link that offers fast and reliable transmission of voice and data information. It does not require a line-of-sight connection in order to establish communication.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ I N T R O D U C T I O N How Can I Use My Earpiece? You can connect your Earlite 1100™ earpiece to your mobile phone or PC – or any device with Bluetooth™ wireless technology that supports the Bluetooth headset profile version 1.1 – to keep your hands free for more important tasks when you are at the office or in your car. This User’s Guide focuses on how to use the earpiece with your Bluetooth compatible mobile phone.
E A R L I T E Contents 1 1 0 0 ™ I N T R O D U C T I O N Overview ……………………………………….…. 1 Getting Started …... …………………………….…. 2 Features & Controls …………………………….…. 3 Using the Multi-Function Control ………………….. 4 Charging Your Earpiece …………………………… 5 Charging & LED Status Matrix ……………………. 6 Connecting Your Earpiece to the Charger ………….. 7 Adjusting Your Earpiece for Maximum Comfort …… 9 Pairing the Earpiece to Your Phone ………….…… 13 Resetting the Earpiece ……………………………. 15 General Operation ………………………………..
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Overview Your Earlite 1100™ wireless Bluetooth™ earpiece is designed to provide you the greatest degree of freedom and comfort available in wireless communication. Any device that you want to use with your Earlite 1100 earpiece has to be compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology and support the headset profile version 1.1.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Getting Started Before you use the Earlite 1100™ earpiece with a phone or other devise for the first time, you should do the following: x Charge the earpiece. x Decide on which ear you want to wear the earpiece (it can be worn on your right or left ear) x Pair the earpiece with a device, for example, a mobile phone, PDA or desktop computer. These processes are described in detail in the pages that follow. Please register your unit at www.stepcommunications.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Features & Controls 3
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Using the Multi-function Control The multi-function control on the Earlite 1100™ is used to perform a variety of functions, including turning the earpiece on, turning the earpiece off, adjusting the volume, performing basic call functions and pairing your earpiece to your phone or Bluetooth device.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Section 1: Charging Your Earpiece The earpiece comes with a built-in rechargeable LithiumPolymer battery that will provide you with approximately 4 hours of talk time or 110 hours of standby time. x Be sure to charge the earpiece for a minimum of 4 hours before using the unit for the first time. x Be sure to use only the charging adaptor supplied with your earpiece or the optional Earlite USB charging adaptor.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Charging & LED Status Matrix Your Earlite 1100™ will be fully recharged after approximately 4 hours of charging, and approximately 80% of a full charge after only 2 hours of charging. The table below explains the various modes of the LED indicator during charging. LED color Constant Red Flashing Green Solid Green 1 Orange flash Battery or Charging Status Battery charging while earpiece is off. Battery charging while earpiece is on.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Connecting Your Earpiece to the Charger ™ Your Earlite 1100 is shipped with an auto-switching power supply able to be used with voltages between 100V-240V AC. The plug configuration of the power supply is appropriate to the country in which your earpiece was purchased. If you travel to foreign countries and wish to charge your earpiece during your travels, you will need to purchase the appropriate adaptor for use in the country you are visiting.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ x Note: the charging adaptor is ‘keyed’ to fit only one way into your earpiece. Do not force the adaptor cable into the connecting port of the earpiece as this may damage your earpiece and void your warranty.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Section 2: Adjusting Your Earpiece for Maximum Comfort Everyone’s ear is shaped slightly different and unique to their physical characteristics. The neck and ear bud of your Earlite 1100™ can be adjusted to your ear for maximum comfort and sound clarity. To assure that the sound is delivered directly into your ear canal, you may wish to rotate the ear bud slightly up or down to position the opening so that it points towards the opening of your ear canal.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Preparing to Wear Your Earpiece Your Earlite 1100™ can be worn on either your right or left ear. The unit is set up at the factory for use on your right ear. If you wish to wear the earpiece on your left ear, change the orientation of the ear bud as follows: Gently grasp the earpiece as shown and with your other hand rotate the ear bud clockwise or counterclockwise approximately 180q to the other side, orienting the ear bud for the preferred ear.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Forming the Neck of Your Earpiece The neck of your Earlite 1100™ can be positioned or bent to conform to the shape of your ear to provide maximum comfort and sound delivery. Hold the earpiece as shown and gently bend the neck to place the ear bud in a comfortable depth to your ear.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Putting on the Earpiece When putting on the earpiece, first place the ear bud at the entrance of your ear, with the ‘body’ of the earpiece slightly above your ear. Gently place the body of the earpiece behind your ear using a slight rotational motion as shown in the diagram.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Section 3 Pairing the Earpiece to Your Phone Before you start using the earpiece for the first time, you must pair the earpiece with the device you want to use it with, such as a mobile phone. 1. Activate the Bluetooth™ pairing function on your phone or other device. Please refer to the owner’s manual of your phone or other device for detailed instructions on how to access and activate the Bluetooth pairing or setup procedure. 2.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ 3. Follow the Bluetooth™ pairing or set-up instructions and screen prompts on your phone or other device to pair it with the earpiece. 4. When prompted, enter the earpiece passkey of 0000. 5. If the pairing is successful, your earpiece indicator light will flash green.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Resetting the Earpiece When pairing the earpiece to a new Bluetooth™ device, you may want to reset the Earpiece to its default settings. This clears all current pairings. To reset the Earpiece: 1. With the Earpiece turned off, depress and hold down the Multi-function control for 12 seconds. The LED will flash green for approximately 2-3 seconds, then red and green for approximately 7-8 seconds, then orange. Release the button. 2.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Section 4: General Operation To turn the Earpiece on: x Press and hold down the multi-function control for approximately 2 seconds or until you hear two short tones (a low tone followed by a high tone) To turn the Earpiece off: x Press and hold down the multi-function control for approximately 4 seconds or until you hear two short tones (a high tone followed by a low tone) 16
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Adjusting the Volume x You can adjust the earpiece listening volume during a call by rocking the multi-function controller wheel forward twice for each volume level increase you desire. x To decrease the volume, rock the multi-function controller wheel backwards twice for each volume level decrease you desire. There are eight separate (8) volume levels. x Note: be sure to merely rotate the multi-function controller wheel forward or backward during adjustments.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Making and Receiving Calls ™ Once you have paired the Earlite 1100 with your phone, you can make and receive calls using the earpiece as long as it is turned on and within range of the phone (up to 10m./30 ft). Note: The Multi-function LED indicator flashes green more rapidly during a call or active transmission of information (e.g. dialing) to indicate it is communicating with your phone.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Voice Dialing If your phone is equipped with a voice-dialing mode, you can place calls with your voice commands. To make a call using voice dialing 1. Make sure the phone and the earpiece are on and within range of each other. Press down the multi-function control once. 2. After the beep, voice dial as you normally would. 3. End the call by pressing down the multi-function control on your earpiece. You can also end a call by pressing the END or NO key on the phone.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Answering Calls To answer a call using the earpiece 1. When the phone rings or when you hear your phone ring through the earpiece, briefly press down the multi-function control once. 2. End the call by pressing down the multi-function control on your earpiece, or the END or NO key on the phone.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Muting a Call If you need to ‘mute’ a call during your conversation, rotate and hold the multi-function control forward or backward for approximately 5 seconds (be sure not to press down on the multifunction control as this will end your call). You will hear two short tones (a high tone followed by a low tone) and the Multifunction LED indicator will flash red while a call is muted. Once your call is muted, you may release the multi-function control.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Transferring Communication & Sound from your Phone to the earpiece If you initiate a call without using the earpiece, you can transfer the call to the earpiece if the earpiece is on, paired with the phone and within range. To transfer sound to the earpiece, press down the multi-function control briefly (or about 1/2 second) to transfer the sound to the earpiece. You can now use the earpiece as if you originated the call with the earpiece.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Quick Reference Guide To turn the unit on: depress & hold down the multifunction control for 2 seconds or until the LED flashes green To initiate the pairing process: the unit must first be turned off. Next, depress & hold down the multi-function control for 5 seconds or until the LED flashes green and red To answer a call or transfer call from phone to earpiece: briefly press the multi-function control down once.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Troubleshooting As new phones and Bluetooth™ devices are being released at an increasing rate, there may be updated pairing and operational instructions available on-line for your particular device. For additional instructions and instructions for new devices, please visit www.stepcommunications.com/userguide/update To view an interactive list of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and suggestions for troubleshooting, please visit www.stepcommunications.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ Technical Specifications Earpiece & Horn Frequency Response Distortion (THD %) Microphone Frequency Response S/N Ratio Wireless Link Type Frequency Useful Range Compliance 300 to 3400 Hz 2% (typical) 300 to 3400 Hz 36 dB @ 1 KHz Bluetooth Radio Module (Profile v1.1) 2.4 GHz - ISM Band (2400-2483.
E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 ™ End User Limited Product Warranty STEP Communications warrants this product to be free from defects in manufacturing for 1 year from the date of original retail purchase when used in strict accordance with the guidelines set forth in the User Manual.