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Bluetooth Wireless Headset
User Manual (GBE201)
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Welcome Enjoy true hands-free freedom with the IOGEAR Wireless Bluetooth Headset. This ultra-lightweight headset enables you to wirelessly use your Bluetooth cell phone, ending messy and potentially dangerous wire tangles. The IOGEAR Bluetooth Headset will clearly transmit all your phone calls wirelessly to your phone via Bluetooth radio technology. Its stylish and compact design makes it very easy and comfortable to wear. Among its many features are a built-in rechargeable battery for long batt
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Welcome The GBE201 follows the Bluetooth 1.1 specification and supports the headset and hands-free profile. The Bluetooth headset also comes with a USB charger cable to make it convenient for mobile users to charge the unit while on the road.
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Table of Contents Package Contents○○○○ Specification ○○○○○ 2 42 Features○○○○○○ ○ ○○ ○ 3 Technical Support 43 System Requirements○○○ Radio & TV Interference 4 Introduction ○○○○○ ○ Statement○ ○ ○○○○ 5 45 Pairing to Bluetooth Phone○○ 12 Limited Warranty○ ○○○ 46 How to use headset · Making a call○○○○ ○ 17 · Ending a call○○○○ ○ 19 · Answering a call○○○ ○ 21 Connecting Headset to PC/laptop○○○○ ○ ○ 23 FAQ/Troubleshooting○○○ 40
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Package Contents 1 Bluetooth headset 1 Ear hook 1 Neck strap 1 Power adapter 1 USB charging cable 1 User manual 1 Warranty/Registration card 2
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Features • Hands-free communications via your Bluetooth cell phone • Use headset on your PC/Laptop to make calls using programs like Skype, MSN messenger, etc. • Compatible with Bluetooth 1.1 specifications • Support both Headset profile and Hands-free profile • Easy operation and comfortable wear • Ear hook included to ensure secure wearing • Volume control included • Built-in re-chargeable battery • Light and attractive design 3
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Requirements Bluetooth cell phone with either Headset profile or Hands-free profile 4
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Introduction 1. Multi-function – used to turn headset ON/OFF, set it in discovery mode for pairing, and answer/terminating calls 2. Volume up – increase the volume on the headset 3. Volume down – decrease the volume on the headset 4. Power jack – insert power cable to charge internal battery 5. LED window – displays red and blue LEDs 6. Speaker – this is the speaker for incoming voice calls 7. Microphone – this is the microphone for outgoing voice calls please refer to the picture on the next pa
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Introduction LED Indicator lights Blue LED: • Flashes approximately every six (6) seconds when the headset is ON (standby mode) • Flashes very rapidly when in discovery mode to pair with your Bluetooth phone Red LED: • Remains ON while headset is charging and also when in discovery mode • Flashes when the headset battery is low. 7
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Introduction Turn ON the headset 1. Press and hold the multi-function button for about six (6) seconds; the blue LED will flash quickly four (4) times. Thereafter, it will flash once every six seconds. Turn OFF the headset 1. Press and hold the multi-function button for about three (3) seconds; the red LED will flash four (4) times and then turn off. 8
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Introduction Charging the Battery You must charge the internal battery of the Bluetooth headset before your first use. Thereafter, the red LED will flash when the battery is low and emit a warning sound. To charge the battery, follow the procedure below: 1. Turn OFF the headset 2. Connect either the USB charger cable or AC adapter into the power jack of the Bluetooth headset 3. The Red LED will remain ON while the headset is charging. Once the headset is fully charged, the red LED will turn OFF
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Introduction Attaching ear hook (for right ear wearing) 1. Position the headset with the speaker pointing inward (see image on the next page) 2. Position the ear hook with the clip-on facing down 3. Snap the ear hook onto the neck of the speaker TIP: To use the headset on the left ear, follow the steps as above, except that on #1, position the headset with the speaker pointing outward. Placing headset on your ear 1. Wrap the ear hook around your ear 2. Insert the speaker piece into your ear plea
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Pairing to Bluetooth Phone Pairing Procedure Pairing is a Bluetooth function that enables Bluetooth devices to remain permanently linked to each other. By pairing devices, you only need to authenticate and authorize communication between your devices once. During the pairing procedure, a PIN code is required for secure authentication. Thereafter, communication between your two Bluetooth devices is done automatically without requiring authentication or confirmation. For the procedure below, yo
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Pairing to Bluetooth Phone To pair the IOGEAR Bluetooth headset with your Bluetooth phone, follow the procedure below: 1. Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth headset is OFF. 2. Press and hold the multi-function button for about nine (9) seconds; the red LED will turn ON and the blue LED will start rapidly flashing; the headset is now in pairing mode. NOTE: If only the blue LED is on, the headset is in stand-by mode; repeat the step again and make sure the red LED is on and blue LED is blinking.
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Pairing to Bluetooth Phone 3. Follow your cell phone’s instructions to search for Bluetooth devices. The IOGEAR Bluetooth headset will show up as “IOGEAR BT Headset.” If the headset is not found on your first attempt, try again as it may take a few tries the first time you search for the device. 4. Select the Bluetooth headset (“IOGEAR BT Headset”) and select the pairing option. If you are prompted for a PIN code, enter “1234” 5. You are now paired to the headset! Below are two examples for y
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Pairing to Bluetooth Phone Example 1 – Nokia 3650 1. Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth headset is OFF. 2. Set the Bluetooth headset in pairing mode as indicated in the pairing procedure. 3. Nokia 3650 pairing procedure: a. Go to the phone menu b. From the list, select Connectivity c. Click on Bluetooth, and then select Options d. Now, click on “New paired device” – this will start searching for the Bluetooth headset e. The headset will be displayed as “IOGEAR BT Headset” f. Select the headset
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Pairing to Bluetooth Phone Example 2 – Sony Ericsson T616 1. Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth headset is OFF. 2. Set the Bluetooth headset in pairing mode as indicated in the pairing procedure. 3. Ericsson T616 pairing procedure: a. Access the main menu b. Select the “Connect” option and then select Bluetooth c. Make sure Bluetooth function is turned ON (if not click on Turn On) d. Go down to the option “My Devices” to see a list of Bluetooth devices e. To search for the Bluetooth headset, cl
