BlueParrott B550-XT User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Prolonged exposure to high volume levels can damage your hearing. To avoid injury, set the volume to the lowest comfortable level. If you experience ringing in your ears, or voices sound muffled, stop using the headset. Avoid turning up the volume to block noisy surroundings. It’s possible for your ears to adapt to volume that is too high, and this could result in permanent hearing damage without any noticeable discomfort.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS On: Headset is on, but there is no connection to the phone (red light will flash). MFB: Abbreviation for “Multifunction Button.” Multipoint Mode: Multipoint Mode allows you to connect and switch between two Bluetooth devices. Paired: Two Bluetooth devices agree to communicate with one another. Standby Mode: Headset is on, Bluetooth link is active, and the user is not on a call (blue light will flash).
HEADSET OVERVIEW A. Flexible Microphone Boom B. Volume Down C. Volume Up/Mute D. Indicator Lights E. Multifunction Button (MFB) F.
CHARGING THE HEADSET Connect the USB charging cable into the headset’s USB charging port. If the headset is not fully charged, the indicator will turn red. When the indicator turns blue and stays blue, the unit is fully charged. A fully discharged battery will need approximately 3.5 hours to achieve a complete charge.
CHARGING THE HEADSET (continued) Operation While Using the Charger/Adapter The B550-XT headset will operate from battery power or from power supplied via the USB cable. NOTE: Do not attach the USB cable to a powered USB port mid-call. This will cause the headset to reset, and the call will be sent back to the phone. When the headset is operating from the battery, all indicator lights and sounds will function as described in this guide.
GETTING STARTED On/Off/Standby Turn Headset On: Hold down the MFB for approximately 2-3 seconds until you hear a voice prompt, “power on.” The red light will flash once every second. Turn Headset Off (conserves battery power): Hold down the MFB for approximately 4–5 seconds until you hear a voice prompt “power off.” A red light will flash 4 times and the headset will turn off.
GETTING STARTED (continued) Manual Pairing If the B550-XT has already been paired with another device and you are not going to use NFC Pairing, you will need to put it into Pairing Mode manually: Placing Headset into Pairing Mode By Voice: Activate headset voice recognition by pressing the Parrott Button or by pressing and holding the Volume Up button. Then, after the prompt, say “pair mode.” The headset will enter pairing mode and be visible for pairing to devices for 120 seconds.
GETTING STARTED (continued) Making/Taking Calls The headset must be on and connected with your phone. Making a Call 1. Dial the desired number on your phone. You will hear the call in the headset. 2. To end the call, press the MFB once. The call will end and the headset will enter standby mode. Answering a Call By Voice: 1. When you receive a call, you will hear ringtones in the headset, or the caller ID. Say “answer” to answer the call. 2. To end the call, press the MFB once.
VOICE COMMANDS The B550-XT is always listening and will recognize English voice commands, enabling you to handle incoming calls without touching the headset. With the headset powered on and connected to your phone, say “Hello BlueParrott” to initiate voice commands. Alternatively, press the Parrott button to manually activate voice commands. The headset will reply with “Say a command”.
PARROTT BUTTON As provided from the factory, the Parrott Button provides an easy way to mute the headset on a call and activates voice commands when not. However, you can also configure the button for other functions, such as a speed dial button for a dedicated phone number, or to launch a particular application on your phone. If the Parrott Button is reconfigured to provide a different function, voice commands can still be activated by pressing and holding the Volume Up button.
ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Multiple Device Pairing and Multipoint Mode The B550-XT has pairing memory for up to eight (8) devices. The headset can also use Multipoint Mode, which means that it can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. You do not have to do anything to enable Multipoint Mode. Using the B550-XT in Multipoint Mode 1. To use the headset in Multipoint Mode, first make sure the headset is paired with both your devices. 2.
ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (continued) Proximity Pairing Proximity Pairing is an alternative method of pairing where the headset initiates the pairing process instead of your phone. 1. Make sure the headset is powered on and not connected to another device. 2. Set your phone so it is “discoverable,” or visible to other devices. 3. Quickly press the MFB and the Volume Down button, if headset is not already in pair mode. 4. You should hear the voice prompt “pair mode” in the headset. 5.
ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (continued) Rejecting a Call By Voice: To reject an incoming call by voice when not on another call, say “ignore.” Using Buttons: To reject an incoming call manually, press and hold the MFB for 1-2 seconds. Phone Voice Control (e.g. Siri, Google Now) Press the MFB once while the headset is in standby mode to initiate voice command functions on your phone. Support for this is phone dependent. See your phone’s user guide for more information.
ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (continued) Reset Headset Paired Devices List This will reset, or clear the headset’s internal paired devices list. The headset must be on to perform this function. 1. Power on the headset. It does not matter if it connects to any devices. 2. Hold the headset near your ear and press and hold the Volume Up and the Volume Down buttons together for approximately 6-10 seconds until two low tones are heard. 3. Power off the headset.
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES Standby Mode Functions Function Button/Duration LED Indicator of Press Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Power On MFB (1-2 seconds) 3 fast blue flashes NONE “Power on” Power Off MFB (2–3seconds) 4 fast red flashes NONE “Power off” Enable Pairing Mode MFB (5-15 seconds) Alternating red and blue flash 1 tone every 10 seconds “Pair Mode” Volume Up Volume Up (quick press) NONE 1 short tone NONE Volume Down Volume Down (quick press) NONE 1 short tone NONE
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES (continued) Standby Mode Functions Function Button/Duration LED Indicator of Press Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Disable Multipoint Mode Parrott Button/ MFB/Volume Up (6-7 seconds) Alternating red and blue flash NONE “Pair Mode” Establish Service MFB Level Connection (quick press) Fast blue flash 1 long tone “ Your headset is connected” Start Proximity Pairing Alternating red and blue flash Long low tone every 5 seconds for 60 seconds “Pair Mode” NONE 2 shor
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES (continued) In-Call Functions Function Button/ Duration of Press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Volume Up Volume Up (quick press) Volume Down (quick press) Parrott Button (quick press) unless configured otherwise Volume Up (1-2 seconds) NONE NONE 1 short tone NONE NONE 1 short tone NONE NONE 1 tone NONE NONE 1 tone NONE Volume Down Mute (On/Off) Mute (On/Off) Mute Reminder Answer a Call End a Call Reject a Call* Transfer Audio Incoming Call Ho
FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES (continued) Notifications Notification Button/ Duration of Press LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator Mute Reminder NONE NONE 1 tone (every 10 seconds) NONE Headset Connects to Device NONE Blue light, fast flash NONE “ Your headset is connected” Disconnect from Device NONE Red light, slow flash NONE “ Your headset is disconnected” Out of Range (Link Loss) NONE Red light, slow flash 1 short tone NONE Low Battery NONE Red light, 2 fast flashes
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