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iPhone 
Bluetooth 
Headset
User’s Guide 


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Congratulations on your new iPhone 
Bluetooth® Headset. Use the headset to 
talk hands-free on your iPhone. Follow 
these instructions to get started.
Pair the Headset with iPhone
 1   Connect the included iPhone Dual Dock to a USB 2.0 
port on your computer (not on the keyboard).
 2   Connect iPhone and the headset to the dock. The 
headset pairs with iPhone automatically.
The fi rst time you connect the headset, let it charge 
for about an hour until the status light on the headset 
turns from amber to green.
3   Remove iPhone and the headset from the dock. Then 
press the button on the top of the headset so that calls 
will be routed through the headset.

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You can also pair the headset with iPhone and charge 
the headset using the included iPhone Travel Cable. 
Connect the cable to your computer, then connect the 
headset and iPhone to the cable.

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Make or Answer a Call
 1   Place the headset in either ear with the microphone 
pointed towards your mouth.
Note:  Placing the included foam pad over the speaker 
may provide a more comfortable fi t.
 2   Make a call on iPhone, or press the button on top of the 
headset to answer an incoming call.
If you answer an incoming call by tapping the iPhone 
touchscreen, audio is routed through iPhone.
 3  When you fi nish, press the button to end the call.
Adjust the Volume
 m  Use the volume buttons on the side of iPhone.
WARNING:  For important safety information about 
avoiding hearing loss, see page 13.

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What Else You Can Do
To Do this
Answer incoming call Press button.
End current call Press button.
Decline incoming call Press button for about one 
second, until you hear a 
beep.
Switch to incoming or 
on-hold call and put 
current call on hold
Press button.
Switch to incoming or 
on-hold call and end 
current call
Press button for about one 
second, until you hear a 
beep.
Check whether 
headset is turned on
Press button.
If headset is on, status light 
blinks green and headset 
beeps.
Turn headset on Press and hold button for 
about three seconds, until 
you see the status light 
blink green or hear four 
rising tones.
Turn headset o∂ Press and hold button for 
about four seconds, until 
you see the status light 
blink amber or hear four 
falling tones.

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Switch from the Headset to iPhone
To stop using the headset and hear calls through 
iPhone instead, you can either:
 m  Turn the headset o∂ . You can turn it on at any time to 
use it with iPhone again.
 m  During a call, tap Audio Source on iPhone and choose 
iPhone or Speaker (for speakerphone).
Reconnect the Headset to iPhone
You can tell that calls will be routed through the 
headset if the Bluetooth icon (◊) in the iPhone status 
bar is blue or white (depending on which application 
you’re using). 
If the headset gets disconnected from iPhone, two low 
beeps sound from the headset. You can tell that the 
headset is disconnected from iPhone if the Bluetooth 
icon in the status bar is gray or isn’t present.
To route calls through the headset:
 m  Press the button to reinitiate a connection.
 m  If that doesn’t work, make sure the headset is turned 
on, charged, and in range of iPhone (within about 30 
feet).
 m  If that doesn’t work, on iPhone make sure Bluetooth is 
turned on. From the Home screen, choose Settings > 
General > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on.
 m  If that doesn’t work, pair the headset with iPhone again. 
See page 3.

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Charge the Headset
When the headset doesn’t have much charge left, a 
long beep sounds every ten seconds.
To charge the headset:
 1   Connect the included cable or dock to your computer. 
Or connect it to the Apple USB Power Adapter that 
comes with iPhone and connect the adapter to a 
standard power outlet.
 2   Connect the headset to the cable or dock.
A fully depleted headset recharges in about an hour 
and a half.
Status light amber = Charging
Status light green = Completely charged
3   Remove the headset from the dock. Press the button to 
connect the headset to iPhone, so that calls are routed 
through the headset.
To see how much charge is left:
 m  Connect iPhone and the headset to the dock or cable. 
The iPhone screen shows the headset’s battery level.
The headset contains an internal, non-user-replaceable 
battery. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number 
of charge cycles and eventually will wear out. Battery 
life and number of charge cycles vary by use and 
settings. For more information, go to 
www.apple.com/batteries. For more information about 
disposal of the headset, see page 17.
WARNING:  For important safety information about 
charging the headset, see page 13.

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Use the Headset with Another Phone 
or Device
You can use the headset with some other Bluetooth 
devices, such as another phone. And you can pair the 
headset to iPhone manually, if you don’t have the cable 
or dock handy.
You can also pair the headset with some Bluetooth 
enabled computers and talk to friends using an audio-
enabled instant messaging application like iChat.
To set the headset to be discoverable, so the other 
device can sense it:
 1   Turn the headset o∂ .
 2   Press and hold the headset button for about eight 
seconds, until you hear the startup tones and then fi ve 
quick high beeps.
The headset remains discoverable for about fi ve 
minutes. The status light blinks green for as long as the 
headset is discoverable.
To pair the headset with another phone or pair it with 
iPhone manually:
 1   On the phone, turn Bluetooth on and set the phone to 
search for other Bluetooth devices. On iPhone, you do 
this by choosing Settings > General > Bluetooth and 
turning Bluetooth on.
 2   Set the headset to be discoverable (see above).
 3   On the phone, choose iPhone Bluetooth Headset and 
enter the PIN code 0000.
See the instructions that came with your phone for 
more information about pairing it with Bluetooth 
devices.

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To pair the headset with a Bluetooth enabled Mac 
using Mac OS X version 10.4.9 or later:
 1   Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth.
 2   Click Devices and click Set Up New Device. Then choose 
Headset.
 3   Set the headset to be discoverable.
 4   Follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted for a 
passkey, enter 0000.
To use the headset with iChat:
 1   Pair the headset with your Mac.
 2   In iChat, choose iChat > Preferences and click Video.
 3   Choose iPhone Bluetooth Headset from the 
Microphone and Sound Output pop-up menus.
 4   Start an audio or video chat.
To pair the headset with another computer (such as a 
Windows PC) or Bluetooth device:
Follow the instructions that came with the computer or 
device. When prompted for a passkey or PIN, 
enter 0000.
Use the Dock to Play Music Through 
External Speakers
 m  Connect speakers with an audio cable that has a 
standard 3.5 millimeter stereo miniplug to the Line Out 
port on the back of the dock. Then connect iPhone and 
play music to hear it through the speakers.

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Tips and Troubleshooting
If the headset isn’t responding or working correctly, try 
these steps in order until it starts working.
 m  Make sure the headset is on. Press the button. If the 
status light doesn’t blink green, press and hold the 
button for about three seconds, until you see the status 
light blink green or hear four rising tones.
 m  Make sure iPhone is turned on.
 m  Make sure the headset and iPhone are charged.
 m  During a call, make sure iPhone is set to play sound 
through the headset. Tap Audio Source and choose 
iPhone Bluetooth Headset.
 m  Make sure iPhone is paired with the headset. See 
page 3.
 m  On iPhone, make sure Bluetooth is turned on. From the 
Home screen, choose Settings > General > Bluetooth 
and turn Bluetooth on.
 m  On iPhone, choose Settings and turn Airplane Mode on. 
Then wait about three seconds and turn it o∂  again.
For more tips and troubleshooting, go to: 
www.apple.com/support/iphone

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±  Read all safety information below and 
operating instructions before using the iPhone 
Bluetooth Headset to avoid injury.
Important Safety Information
WARNING:  Failure to follow these safety instructions 
could result in fi re, electric shock, or other injury or 
damage.
Handling the iPhone Bluetooth Headset
Do not drop, disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, 
puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate, paint, or insert 
foreign objects into the iPhone Bluetooth Headset.
Avoiding Water and Wet Locations
Do not use the iPhone Bluetooth Headset in rain, or near 
washbasins or other wet locations. Take care not to spill 
any food or liquid on the iPhone Bluetooth Headset. In 
case the iPhone Bluetooth Headset gets wet, turn it o∂  
(press and hold the button for about four seconds, until 
the status light blinks amber) before cleaning, and allow 
it to dry thoroughly before turning it on again. Do not 
attempt to dry the iPhone Bluetooth Headset with an 
external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair 
dryer.
Repairing the iPhone Bluetooth Headset
Never attempt to repair or modify the iPhone Bluetooth 
Headset yourself. The iPhone Bluetooth Headset does not 
contain any user-serviceable parts. If the iPhone Bluetooth 
Headset has been submerged in water, punctured, or 
subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to 
an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

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Charging the iPhone Bluetooth Headset
To charge the iPhone Bluetooth Headset, only use the 
iPhone Travel Cable or iPhone Dual Dock with an Apple 
USB Power Adapter or a high-power USB port on another 
device that is compliant with the USB 2.0 or 1.1 standards, 
or another Apple-branded product or accessory designed 
to work with the iPhone Bluetooth Headset.
Read all safety instructions for any products and 
accessories before using with the iPhone Bluetooth 
Headset.  Apple is not responsible for the operation of 
third party accessories or their compliance with safety and 
regulatory standards.
When you use the Apple USB Power Adapter to charge 
the iPhone Bluetooth Headset, make sure that the power 
adapter is fully assembled before you plug it into a power 
outlet. Then insert the Apple USB Power Adapter fi rmly 
into the power outlet. Do not connect or disconnect the 
Apple USB Power Adapter with wet hands. Do not use any 
power adapter other than the Apple USB Power Adapter 
to charge the iPhone Bluetooth Headset.
Avoiding Hearing Damage
Permanent hearing loss may occur if the iPhone Bluetooth 
Headset is used at high volume. Set the volume to a 
safe level. You can adapt over time to a higher volume 
of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging 
to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears 
or muπ  ed speech, stop listening and have your hearing 
checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required 
before your hearing could be a∂ ected. Hearing experts 
suggest that to protect your hearing: 
 Â  Limit the amount of time you use the iPhone Bluetooth 
Headset at high volume. 

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 Â  Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy 
surroundings. 
 Â  Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking 
near you. 
Driving Safely
Use of the iPhone Bluetooth Headset while driving a 
vehicle or riding a bicycle is not recommended and 
is illegal in some areas. Check and obey the laws and 
regulations on the use of mobile devices like iPhone in 
the areas where you drive. Be careful and attentive while 
driving.
Choking Hazards
The iPhone Bluetooth Headset is small and may present 
a choking hazard to small children. Keep from small 
children.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag infl ates with great force. Do not store the 
iPhone Bluetooth Headset or any of its accessories in the 
area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Radio Frequency Interference
Nearly every electronic device is subject to radio 
frequency interference from external sources if 
inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise confi gured 
to be compatible. As a result, the iPhone Bluetooth 
Headset may cause interference with other devices. Follow 
these instructions to avoid interference problems.
Aircraft
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations may 
prohibit using wireless devices while in the air. Turn the 
iPhone Bluetooth Headset o∂  when on an airplane.

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Vehicles
RF signals may a∂ ect installed or inadequately shielded 
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the 
manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
Electronics Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF 
signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be 
shielded against the RF signals from the iPhone Bluetooth 
Headset.
Hearing Aids
The iPhone Bluetooth Headset may interfere with 
some hearing aids. If it does, consult the hearing aid 
manufacturer or your physician for alternatives or 
remedies.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult 
the manufacturer of your device or your physician to 
determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF 
energy.
Turn the iPhone Bluetooth Headset o∂  in health care 
facilities when any regulations posted in these areas 
instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may 
be using equipment that could be sensitive to external 
RF energy.
Posted Facilities
Turn o∂  the iPhone Bluetooth Headset in any facility 
where posted notices so require.

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Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn o∂  the 
iPhone Bluetooth Headset when in a “blasting area” or in 
areas posted “Turn o∂  two-way radio.” Obey all signs and 
instructions.
Important Handling Information
NOTICE:  Failure to follow these handling instructions 
could result in damage to the iPhone Bluetooth Headset 
or other property.
Using Connectors and Ports
Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions 
on the port. If the connector and port don’t join with 
reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure 
that the connector matches the port and that you have 
positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.
Keeping the iPhone Bluetooth Headset Within 
Acceptable Temperatures
Operate the iPhone Bluetooth Headset in a place where 
the temperature is always between 0º and 35º C (32º to 
95º F). The iPhone Bluetooth Headset battery life might 
temporarily shorten in low-temperature conditions.
Store the iPhone Bluetooth Headset in a place where the 
temperature is always between -20º and 45º C (-4º to 
113º F). Don’t leave the iPhone Bluetooth Headset in your 
car, because temperatures in parked cars can exceed this 
range.

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Disposal and Recycling Information
iPhone Bluetooth Headset Disposal and Recycling
Your iPhone Bluetooth Headset must be disposed of 
properly according to local laws and regulations.  Because 
the iPhone Bluetooth Headset contains electronic 
components and a battery, it must be disposed of 
separately from household waste.  When your iPhone 
Bluetooth Headset reaches its end of life, contact local 
authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options, 
or simply drop it o∂  at your local Apple retail store or 
return it to Apple.  For more information, go to:
www.apple.com/environment/recycling
Apple and the Environment
At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the 
environmental impacts of our operations and products.  
For more information go to:
www.apple.com/environment

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
Important:  Changes or modifi cations to this product not 
authorized by Apple could void the EMC compliance and 
negate your authority to operate the product. This product 
has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions 
that included the use of compliant peripheral devices 
and shielded cables between system components. It is 
important that you use compliant peripheral devices and 
shielded cables between system components to reduce 
the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, 
and other electronic devices.


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