Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-501 User Guide Issue 1 EN
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Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 4 Bluetooth wireless technology .......... 4 2. Get started............................ 5 Chargers ................................................... Charge the battery ................................ Switch the headset on or off ............. Pair the headset..................................... Pair with a phone with music player feature...................................... Pair with a phone and a music player..........................................
Introduction 1. Introduction You can use the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-501 to listen to music with your compatible music player and make and answer calls with your compatible mobile phone. The music player can be the music player feature of your phone or a separate music playing device. Read this user guide carefully before using the headset. Also read the user guide for your phone, which provides important safety and maintenance information, and the user guide for your music playing device.
Get started 2. Get started The headset contains the following parts: • Volume down key (1) • Volume up key (2) 1 4 2 5 6 • Charger socket (3) • Indicator light (4) • Microphone (5) • Multifunction key (6) 3 Before using the headset, you must charge the battery and pair the headset with a compatible phone. If your phone does not have a music player feature, you also need to pair the headset with your music player. Note: Parts of the headset are magnetic.
Get started 1. Connect the charger to a wall outlet. 2. Connect the charger cable to the headset. The indicator light is red during charging. If the indicator light is not red, check the charger connection. If charging does not start, disconnect the charger, plug it in again, and retry. Charging the battery fully may take up to 3 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the indicator light turns blue. 3. Disconnect the charger from the headset and wall outlet.
Get started 1. Switch on your phone. 2. Ensure that the headset is off. If it is on, switch it off. 3. Press and hold the multifunction key until the indicator light alternately flashes blue and red. 4. Activate the Bluetooth feature on the phone, and set the phone to search for Bluetooth devices. See the user guide of your phone for instructions. 5. Select the headset (Nokia BH-501) from the list of found devices. 6. Your phone should ask for a Bluetooth passcode. Enter the passcode (0000) on your phone.
Get started If the pairing is successful and the headset is connected with your music player, the indicator light of the headset flashes blue slowly. To connect the headset also to your phone, make the connection from your phone as described in its user guide. Disconnect the headset To disconnect the headset from your phone or music player, switch off the headset, or follow the instructions in the user guide for your phone or music player.
Basic use 3. Basic use ■ Place the headset over the ears Lower the headband behind your head. Place the headset over your ears so that the speaker pads fit comfortably. Warning: When using the headset your ability to hear outside sounds may be affected. Do not use the headset where it can endanger your safety. ■ Adjust the volume Press the volume up key to increase or the volume down key to decrease the volume during a call or while listening to music.
Basic use ■ Listen to music To listen to music, the headset must be connected to a phone that has a compatible music player feature or to a separate music player. When the headset is connected to a phone but not to a music player, the headset can only be used to make and answer calls if the phone does not have a compatible music player feature. The available music functions depend on your music player.
Battery information 4. Battery information Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. Recharge your battery only with Nokia approved chargers designated for this device. Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Do not leave the device connected to a charger, since overcharging may shorten the battery lifetime.
Care and maintenance Care and maintenance Your device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage. • Keep all accessories and enhancements out of the reach of small children. • Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. If your device does get wet, allow the device to dry completely.
