BT230 Bluetooth®

Headset User’s Guide

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AC (indoor) power adapter 2 extra ear cushions

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Contents
Getting to Know the Features............................. 10
Headset............................... 3 Basic.......................................... 10
What the LED Colors Mean........ 3 Call Waiting............................... 11
What the Buttons Do.................. 5 Voice-Activated Dialing........... 11
Setting Up Your Using the Multipoint
Headset............................... 6 Function.......................... 12
Charge the Battery..................... 6 Pairing to More than
Pair the Headset to Your One Phone............................. 12
Bluetooth Phone .................... 7 Using Both Phones................... 12
Connect to Your Phone.............. 8 Troubleshooting and
Once the Headset is Paired ....... 8 Maintenance................... 13
Using Your Headset ......... 9 Reset the Headset.................... 14
Put your headset on................... 9
Wearing the Headset
on Your Left Ear..................... 10


Getting to Know the Headset Ear ON slide
hook LED
WARNING: Using the headset at excessive volume can
cause permanent hearing loss. To reduce Power
Connector
the risk of hearing damage, use the
minimum volume level necessary (see page Multi-
13). function
button
* Specifications and features are subject to change Ear (MFB)
without notice. cushion
Up
Volume
Down

Microphone
What the LED Colors Mean
Color State Meaning
The headset is currently charging. When the battery is fully
Steady
Red charged, the LED turns off.
Flashing If the headset is also beeping, the battery is low.


 Color State Meaning
3 flashes The headset is turned on.
1 flash every 5 seconds The headset is in standby & not paired to a Bluetooth device.
2 flashes every 5
Blue The headset is currently paired to a Bluetooth device.
seconds
3 flashes every 5
The headset is on an active call.
seconds
Red &
Alternating flash The headset is in pairing mode.
blue
* Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
What the Tones Mean
Tone Meaning
Melody Depending on the melody, the sound indicates one of the following:
- Power on
- Power off
- Incoming call
- Low battery


 Tone Meaning
2 Rising Beeps Active call
2 Falling Beeps Ending a Call
3 Short Beeps Successfully paired with a mobile phone
What the Buttons Do
The headset initiates the function only after the button is released.
Press it to Press & hold it for
2 seconds to 4 seconds to
Multifunction button (MFB)
In standby: Redial the most recently In standby: Activate voice dialing. In standby:
dialed number. Put the
During an incoming call: Reject the call.
headset
During an incoming call: Answer the call. During a call: Transfer the call to your into pairing
During a call: Hang up. phone (or back). mode.


 Press it to Press & hold it for
2 seconds to 4 seconds to
Volume Up
During a call: Increase During a call-waiting call: Put the active
NA
the call volume. call on hold and switch to the waiting call.
Volume Down
During a call: Decrease
NA NA
the call volume.

Setting Up Your Headset

Charge the Battery
► Before using your headset, charge the battery until the red LED turns off (about 2 hours).
Charging the battery completely (and keeping it charged) will help you get the longest possible
talk and standby time out of the battery.
► Connect the adapter to the power connector on the side of the headset, then plug it into any
standard 120 V AC (regular indoor) power outlet.


► When the battery needs to be recharged, you will hear warning beeps every 30 seconds and see
the red LED (depending on your headset status).
NOTE: Use ONLY the AC adapter supplied with the headset. Using any other adapter could
damage your headset, create a fire hazard, or cause a risk of electric shock!
Pair the Headset to Your Bluetooth Phone
Pairing is like “introducing” two Bluetooth devices and giving them permission to connect
to each other. If you want to use the headset with more than one phone, you need to pair
it with each phone separately. Once you pair a phone to the headset, the two devices can
connect automatically whenever they can detect each other.
NOTE: The headset automatically goes into pairing mode when it is used for the first time.
1) Make sure the headset is powered on and the power adapter is not connected (you can’t use the
headset while it’s charging).
2) Press and hold MFB until the LED flashes alternating red and blue (approximately 6 seconds),
then release. The headset is in pairing mode and should be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
) On your phone, start a search for Bluetooth headsets or handsfree devices. (This process may
take several seconds, and it will be different for each phone; see your phone’s manual for
detailed instructions.)

) Your phone should discover a device called a BT230 or BT230 headset, When your phone asks if
you want to pair with this device, select yes.
5) When your phone prompts you for a PIN code or password to pair with the BT230, enter 0000.
NOTE: If your phone supports Bluetooth 2.1, you do not need to enter a password.
) When the headset is paired, the blue LED flashes twice every 5 seconds; your phone might also
display a confirmation message.
NOTE: If the blue LED flashes once every 5 seconds, the headset is not paired. Try the
pairing procedure again.
Connect to Your Phone
Most phones connect to the headset as soon as you pair it; if yours won’t, turn the headset
off and back on. If the headset still won’t connect, check your phone’s owner’s manual for
additional Bluetooth information.
Once the Headset is Paired
► Whenever you turn the headset on, it will automatically try to connect to whatever device it was
connected to last.


► If the headset loses the connection for more than 30 seconds (e.g., if your phone is out of range),
it goes into idle mode. To manually reconnect, press MFB once. If the headset comes back in
range in less than 30 seconds, it will automatically reconnect without pressing MFB.

Using Your Headset

Turning the To turn the headset on, slide the power button to the ON position. The blue
headset on LED flashes and you hear the turn-on melody (about 4 seconds).
Turning the Slide the power button to its original position.
headset off
Put your headset on
Insert the ear cushion, then wrap
the earhook behind your ear.
Everyone’s ear has a sweet
spot, a particular angle of
the speaker where the audio


comes in loud and clear. Move the headset around until you find the best angle for the ear
cushion.
Wearing the Headset on Your Left Ear
If you want to wear the headset on your left ear,
take the earhook off and turn it over.

Features
Basic
After the headset is connected, you can use the following features:
Make the call from your mobile phone as usual; your phone should automatically
Make a call send the call to the headset; if it doesn’t, press and hold MFB for 2 seconds to
manually send the call to the headset.
Answer a call While the phone is ringing, press MFB.
End a call Press MFB. You can also end the call from your mobile phone.
Reject an While the phone is ringing, press and hold MFB for at least 2 seconds. Wait
incoming call until you hear a beep before you release the button.
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 Press and hold MFB for 2 seconds to transfer the current call from your phone
Transfer a call
to headset (and back).
Redial the With the phone in standby, press MFB. The headset automatically dials the last
last number number you dialed from your phone.

Call Waiting
To use this feature, you must subscribe to Call Waiting through your service provider, and
your phone must support the hands-free profile.
To put your current call on hold and switch to a waiting call, press and hold Up until you
hear 1 beep (about 4 seconds). When you release the button, you’ll be connected to the
waiting call. (Press and hold Up again to switch back to the original call.)
Voice-Activated Dialing
To use this feature, your phone must support voice dialing, and all voice commands must
already be programmed.
► To activate voice dialing, make sure your phone is in standby. Press and hold MFB until you
hear a beep (about 2 seconds).

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► To deactivate voice dialing, press and hold MFB until you hear a beep (about 2 seconds).
NOTE: If you are in Voice Activated Dialing mode and you activate Last Number Redial, Voice-
Activated Dialing turns off and the last number is dialed.
► Use your pre-programmed voice commands as you would with your phone. (For best results, try
recording your voice tags through your headset. )

Using the Multipoint Function

The headset supports simultaneous connection with 2 mobile phones with full control of
each one. (This feature may not be compatible with some mobile phones.)
Pairing to More than One Phone
Pair the headset to the first phone following the instructions on page 7. When you set the
headset in pairing mode and hear a high-pitched, short double-beep, pair the headset to
the second phone.
Using Both Phones
► The headset stays connected to both phones until a call comes in. If you answer the call, the
headset automatically disconnects from the other phone while the call is active. When you hang
up, the headset automatically reconnects to the other phone.
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► Only one phone at a time can be on an active call.
► The headset plays a different ring tone for each phone so you know which one is ringing. To
answer the incoming call, press MFB as usual.
► All the button functions remain the same for the first phone (the one you paired first).
► To use last number redial on the second phone, press and hold Down for about 2 seconds.
(When you hear a beep, release the button.)
► To activate voice dialing on the second phone, press and hold Up for about 2 seconds. (When
you hear a beep, release the button.)

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

If you have problems with the headset, see the suggestions in the table below. If these
suggestions don’t help, contact customer support (see the cover for contact information).
If... Try...
The headset won’t turn on. • Charging the battery completely.
• Making sure your phone is in pairing mode. Check your phone’s manual for
The headset won’t pair with instructions on Bluetooth device pairing.
my phone. • Resetting the headset.
• Seeing if your phone supports the Bluetooth Headset or Hands Free profiles.

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If... Try...
The headset paired with • Making sure the call connected and is still active.
my phone, but I can’t hear • Making sure the phone transferred the call to the headset. Press and hold
anything through it. MFB for two seconds to transfer the call.
The headset keeps beeping, • Seeing if the battery is getting low. If the LED is blinking red, charge the
and I don’t know why. battery.
• Turning the speaker volume up.
I can hear the caller, but the • Moving closer to your phone (if you aren’t carrying it).
audio is very weak or soft. • Keeping the battery fully charged; As the battery starts to run out, the speaker
gets softer.
Reset the Headset
NOTE: Before resetting the headset, make sure the headset is not connected to any mobile
phones (e. g. headset is in connectable mode).
Press and hold MFB + DOWN for 4 seconds. The LED flashes 5 times and the
headset beeps. Once the headset is reset, all the mobile phone links are deleted.
General Information
• You cannot use the headset while it is recharging.
• Bluetooth wireless devices have a maximum range of 30 feet (10 m); the actual range varies depending on
current conditions (obstacles, battery power, interference, etc.).
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• The headset can be connected only to devices that support the Bluetooth headset or hands-free profile. It is
not compatible with standard cordless phones.
Battery life
• With average use, the battery should provide about 6 hours of talk time and 7 days of standby time. If a
battery is new or left unused for a long time, it can have reduced capacity the first few times you use it. For
maximum battery life, keep the battery charged.
• When the battery only has enough charge for about 15 minutes of talk time, the headset triggers a low
battery alert: you’ll hear a periodic beep, and the LED changes from blue to red.
• When the battery no longer has enough charge to operate the headset, the headset will power off; you won’t
be able to turn it back on until you charge the battery.
Noise or Static on the Headset
The most common cause of noise or static on any wireless device is interference. Bluetooth devices operate in
the ISM band (2.402 GHz ~ 2.480 GHz); any equipment operating in this frequency range might interfere with
the headset. Some common sources of interference in this range are
• Equipment that uses microwaves, especially microwave ovens
• Wireless LAN equipment or WiFi connections
• Other Bluetooth devices or computers
• Certain cordless telephones
• Certain medical equipment and appliances
If you have problems with static during calls, look for one of these interference sources. Try moving away from
the suspected source.

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If the noise continues, there may be interference • Set the volume at the minimum level needed to
on your phone itself, and any noise in the phone’s hear in the current environment. If possible, use
connection will come through on the headset, too. your headset in quiet surroundings or try to move to
Transfer the call to your phone and see if the audio an area with less background noise before adjusting
quality improves. If it doesn’t, look around for things the volume.
that can interfere with your phone. • Start with the volume at its lowest setting, then
gradually increase it until you can hear.
Safety and Handling • Turn the volume down before powering off the
headset and readjust the volume each time you
Information turn it on.
For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or • If someone next to you can hear the other end of the
crush the headset. Do not expose it to humidity, dust, call through your headset or if your ears hurt or ring
or temperatures above 125 F. when you hang up, the volume is too high.
• The longer your ears are exposed to noise, the
Cleaning the headset greater the risk of damage. Limit calls at higher
• If necessary, remove the earhook. Dampen a lint- volumes (or other exposure to loud noise).
free cloth with water or a cleaner specially designed • For more information on protecting your hearing,
for electronics, and gently wipe the headset clean. visit the WISE EARS® website (www.nidcd.nih.
• Do not expose this product to liquid (water, alcohol, gov/health/wise/) or consult an audiologist.
etc.) or submerse in liquid for any reason.
Avoiding hearing damage Important Safety Instructions
Using any headset or earbud at too high a volume can Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent this
cause permanent hearing damage. To reduce the risk product to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire,
of hearing damage: electrical shock, or damage to the product, DO NOT
expose this product to rain or moisture.
When using the headset, always follow basic safety fire. Follow all warning notices in your immediate
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock area!
and injury to persons, including the following: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• Do not use this product near water, for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry FCC Notice
tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
in this manual. Do not expose the battery (or the (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
device) to flames or dispose of it in a fire: the battery and (2) This device must accept any interference
may explode. Check with local authorities for received, including interference that may cause
possible battery disposal instructions. undesired operation. Privacy of communications may
• Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair any not be ensured when using this product.
component of this product. To insure the safety of users, the FCC has established
• Check the laws and regulations on the use of criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy
mobile phones and hands-free equipment in the various products may produce depending on their
areas where you drive. Always give full attention to
driving and pull off the road and park before making intended usage. This product has been tested and
or answering a call if driving conditions require. found to comply with the FCC’s exposure criteria. For
• Do not allow children to play with the headset: body worn operation, the FCC RF exposure guidelines
since it contains small parts that could become were also met when used with the Uniden accessories
detached and create a choking hazard. supplied or designed for this product. Use of other
• Turn off your headset when pumping gas, handling accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
flammable materials, or in any area with a risk of exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
explosion. In rare occurrences, this product could
generate sparks which can cause an explosion or
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