BTE40 Stereo Bluetooth Earphones User Manual © 2012 Kinivo LLC. All rights reserved. Kinivo is a trademark of Kinivo LLC. Bluetooth word mark and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG. All other trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers. This manual may not be copied in any media or form without the written consent of Kinivo LLC. Kinivo Product Support Online : http://support.kinivo.com Email : support@kinivo.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions.............................................................3 Adapter Overview.................................................................................4 Package Contents..................................................................................5 Features.................................................................................................5 Operation.......................................................................................
Read all safety and operation instructions before using the Bluetooth earphones. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to water or moisture. Important Safety Instructions 1. Do not expose the BTE40 to liquid, moisture or areas of high humidity. 2. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the BTE40 as they may damage the unit. Always unplug and power off the unit before cleaning. 3. Do not expose the BTE40 to extremely high or low temperatures. 4.
Adapter Overview BTE40 10 1 4 2 3 8 7 9 5 6 1. Multifunction (MFB) / Call button 6. Next song button 2. Increase volume 7. 3.5mm audio port 3. Pause/play button 8. Microphone 4. Previous song button 9. Charging port 5. Decrease volume 10. Power switch For additional information and features for Bluetooth controls, please refer to the Operation section of this user manual.
Package Contents BTE40 stereo adapter Earphones Micro USB cable 3.5 mm cable 2 pcs User manual Features Seamlessly stream music from almost any Bluetooth (A2DP) capable device. Multi-point Bluetooth support; connect up to two devices simultaneously. Bluetooth Battery Meter in supported Apple devices (shows remaining battery capacity in the iPhone / iPad information bar). Can be used as a Bluetooth audio receiver for home theater or other speakers.
the earphones off, toggle the power switch to the “Off” position. 2. Charging the Battery To charge the BTE40 earphones, connect the Micro USB end of the included charging cable to the BTE40, then connect the USB end into a USB power source. USB power sources include computers, laptops, USB hubs, USB AC adapters, and USB car chargers. When the BTE40 is charging, the red light will be lit. When the battery is fully charged, the blue light will be lit. Fully charging the battery can take up to 3 hours.
Bluetooth, then select Scan for devices. Select the BTE40 to pair the earphones. 4. Bluetooth Multipoint Pairing Bluetooth multipoint pairing allows you to connect up to two Bluetooth capable devices simultaneously. a. Follow the instructions in Bluetooth pairing section to pair the earphones with the first Bluetooth device. b. Repeat the same pairing procedure for the second Bluetooth device. The first device will be disconnected temporarily. c. The second Bluetooth device should now be connected.
Continue by clicking Close on the ‘Add a device’ window and closing the second information window. e. Right click the Volume control tray icon then select ‘Playback devices’ from the context menu. f. Select the earphones (Bluetooth Hands-free Audio) by left clicking the device then click ‘Set Default’. g. Hit OK to close the window. The Kinivo BTE40 earphones should now play audio from your computer. 6. To Pair with Mac OS X a.
Bluetooth pairing mode While the earphones are powered on, press and hold the Call button for two to three seconds until the red and blue LED start alternately blinking To use this feature your mobile device must support the voice dialing/command function. Voice command / dialing (Siri for supported iPhones) 1. Press the call / multifunction button once. 2. Give voice command. Press the multifunction button again to cancel voice command.
Increase volume Press VOL+ button, you will hear a beep when at the maximum level Decrease volume Press VOL– button, you will hear a beep when at the minimum level Play music Pause music Press Play/Pause button Next track Press Next button Previous track Press Previous button 8.
9. Factory Reset WARNING: Performing a factory reset on the BTE40 will delete any previous pairings and will restore the earphones to factory default settings. Only perform this if you are experiencing any issues with the product. 1. Power on the BTE40 earphones. 2. Press VOL+ and VOL– buttons - simultaneously for 5 seconds. The blue and red LEDs will blink rapidly twice. 3. Switch off the BTE40 earphones. 4. The next time the BTE40 is powered on they will automatically enter pairing mode.
(see Factory Reset section) and pair them to your device again. 3. Earphones work with my smartphone but not my computer The earphones need to be supported by the Bluetooth adapter in your computer. To ensure the Bluetooth adapter for your computer is functioning correctly, update the drivers to the latest version.
connect, restart the computer and remove the BTE40 from the Bluetooth device list. Try to pair the earphones again. If at any point you are unable to resolve your issue, please contact Kinivo Support for assistance. Frequently Asked Questions 1.
3. Where can I find Windows drivers for the BTE40 earphones? The BTE40 earphones do not have any specific drivers. The computer side drivers are provided by the computer’s Bluetooth adapter (see compatibility list). If you are experiencing driver issues with the earphones on a computer, update your computer’s Bluetooth drivers to the latest version. You may also contact Kinivo support for assistance in locating the right drivers for your computer. 4.
8. Help! I’m unable to use to the earphones. What should I do? Please view the Troubleshooting section. If you are unable to find a solution you can contact us via email at support@kinivo.com. Specifications Bluetooth Specification Version 4.
Warranty 1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty. Kinivo hereby warrants to the customer of record that this product is in goodworking condition and free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use for a duration of 1 year after the date of purchase. The product has been tested to meet the highest quality standards in each testing category. In the unlikely event that the product proves to be defective, Kinivo will repair or replace the product free of charge.
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