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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, NOKIA CORPORATION declares that 
this BH-217 product is in compliance with 
the essential requirements and other 
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A 
copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be 
found at http://www.nokia.com/phones/
declaration_of_conformity/.
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development. Nokia reserves the right to 
make changes and improvements to any of 
the products described in this document 
without prior notice.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of 
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
To the maximum extent permitted by 
applicable law, under no circumstances shall 
Nokia or any of its licensors be responsible 
for any loss of data or income or any special, 
incidental, consequential or indirect 
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Introduction
With the Nokia Bluetooth Headset 
BH-217, you can make and answer 
calls hands-free with your compatible 
mobile device.
Read this user guide carefully before 
using the headset. Also, read the user 
guide for the device that you connect 
to the headset.
This product may contain small parts. 
Keep them out of the reach of small 
children.
Warning: The connector of 
the clip and car cradle may 
contain a small amount of 
nickel. Persons who are sensitised to 
nickel may have symptoms from 
prolonged skin contact with the 
connector.
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology allows 
you to connect compatible devices 
without cables. The headset and the 
other device do not need to be in line 
of sight, but they should be within 10 
metres (33 feet) of each other. 
Connections may be subject to 
interference from obstructions, such 
as walls, or other electronic devices.
The headset is compliant with the 
Bluetooth Specification 2.1 + EDR 
supporting the Headset Profile 1.1 and 
Hands-Free Profile 1.5. Check with the 
manufacturers of other devices to 
determine their compatibility with 
this device.

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Get started
The headset contains the following 
parts shown on the title page: 
multifunction key (1), earloop (2), 
indicator light (3), earpiece (4), 
microphone (5), and charger 
connector (6).
Before using the headset, you must 
charge the battery and pair the 
headset with a compatible device.
Parts of the device are magnetic. Metallic 
materials may be attracted to the device. 
Do not place credit cards or other 
magnetic storage media near the device, 
because information stored on them may 
be erased.
Charge the battery
Before charging the battery, carefully 
read “Battery and charger 
information”.
1. Connect the charger to a wall 
outlet.
2. Connect the charger cable to the 
charger connector.
To charge the headset when it is in 
the clip or car cradle, insert the 
lower end of the headset into the 
clip or car cradle (12), and connect 
the charger cable to the charger 
connector on the clip or cradle 
(13).
The red indicator light is displayed 
during charging. Charging the 
battery fully may take up to 2 
hours.
3. When the battery is fully charged, 
the green indicator light is 
displayed. Disconnect the charger 
from the headset (or from the clip 
or car cradle), then from the wall 
outlet.
When you unplug a charger, hold 
and pull the plug, not the cord.

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The fully charged battery has power 
for up to 5 hours of talk time. When 
you keep the headset in the clip or car 
cradle, the fully charged battery has 
power for up to 3 months of standby 
time. When you use the headset 
without the clip or cradle, the standby 
time is up to 100 hours.
To check the battery charge when the 
headset is not connected to a charger, 
press the multifunction key when the 
headset is connected to a mobile 
device. If the indicator light is green, 
the charge level is sufficient. If the 
light is yellow, you may need to 
recharge the battery soon. If the light 
is red, recharge the battery.
When the battery charge is low, the 
headset beeps every 5 minutes, the 
red indicator light flashes, and if voice 
prompts are activated, there is an 
audible notification. If voice prompts 
are activated, there is also an audible 
notification when the battery is 
completely discharged.
Switch the headset on
Remove the headset from the clip or 
car cradle. If the headset is not in the 
clip or cradle, press the multifunction 
key. The headset beeps, and the green 
indicator light flashes slowly while the 
headset tries to connect to the last or 
two last connected devices.
When the headset is connected to at 
least one device and is ready for use, 
the blue indicator light flashes slowly. 
If the headset has not been paired 
with a device, it automatically enters 
pairing mode.
Switch the headset off
Place the headset into the clip or car 
cradle, or press and hold the 
multifunction key for about 5 seconds. 
The headset beeps, and the red 
indicator light is briefly displayed.

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If the headset is not connected to a 
device within about 30 minutes, it 
switches off automatically.
Pair and connect the headset
Before using the headset, you must 
pair and connect it to a compatible 
device.
You can pair the headset with up to 
eight devices, but you can connect it 
to a maximum of two devices at a 
time.
To pair and connect the headset to a 
device:
1. Make sure your mobile device is 
switched on and the headset is off.
2. If the headset has not been 
previously paired with a device, 
switch on the headset. The headset 
enters pairing mode, and the blue 
indicator light starts to flash 
quickly.
If the headset has been previously 
paired with a device, make sure the 
headset is switched off and not 
placed in the clip or car cradle, and 
press and hold the multifunction 
key for about 5 seconds until the 
blue indicator light starts to flash 
quickly.
3. Within about 3 minutes, activate 
Bluetooth on your device, and set it 
to search for Bluetooth devices. For 
details, see the user guide of your 
mobile device.
4. Select the headset from the list of 
found devices.
5. If necessary, enter the passcode 
0000 to pair and connect the 
headset to your device.
In some devices, you may need to 
make the connection separately 
after pairing.

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When the headset is connected to at 
least one device and is ready for use, 
the blue indicator light flashes slowly.
To manually connect the headset to 
the last used device, press and hold 
the multifunction key for about 2 
seconds (when no other device is 
connected), or make the connection in 
the Bluetooth menu of the device.
You may be able to set your device so 
that the headset connects to it 
automatically. To activate this feature 
in a Nokia device, modify the paired 
device settings in the Bluetooth menu.
Basic use
Change the earpad
The headset may be provided with 
different sized earpads. Select the 
earpad that fits the best and is the 
most comfortable for your ear.
To change the earpad, pull the current 
earpad from the earpiece, and push 
the new earpad into place (7).
Place the headset on the ear
To use the headset with the earloop, 
attach the earloop to it (11). To detach 
the earloop, gently pull it from the 
headset.
You can rotate the earpad to keep the 
headset securely in the ear (8). For 
example, if you use the headset on the 
right ear, you may need to rotate the 
earpad to the right for the best fit. If 
you wear an earring, make sure it is 
not accidentally attached to the 
earpad.
To place the headset on the ear, slide 
the earloop behind your ear (9), and 
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ear. Point the headset towards your 
mouth (10).
Store in the clip or car cradle
When you do not keep the headset on 
your ear, store it in the clip or car 
cradle. When the headset is in the clip 
or cradle, it is switched off. When you 
remove the headset from the clip or 
cradle, the headset automatically 
switches on.
To place the headset into the clip or 
cradle, slide the headset into place 
(14). To remove the headset, slide it 
out.
Install the car cradle
When you install the cradle in a car, 
make sure it does not interfere with or 
hinder the steering or braking systems 
or other systems used in the operation 
of the vehicle (for example, airbags) or 
disturb your field of vision while 
driving. Check that the deployment of 
the airbag is not blocked or impaired 
in any way.
To install the car cradle, peel off the 
protective sheet from the cradle, and 
press the cradle against a flat surface 
so that it stays firmly in place. Do not 
install the cradle in a place where you 
might come in contact with it in the 
event of an accident or collision.
Use the car cradle
When you use the headset with the 
cradle in a car, obey all local laws. 
Always keep your hands free to 
operate the vehicle while driving. Your 
first consideration while driving 
should be road safety. Only operate 
the headset or car cradle if it is safe to 
do so under all driving conditions.
Periodically check that the adhesive at 
the bottom of the car cradle is firmly 
attached, especially if the ambient 
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recommended that you do not leave 
the car cradle inside the vehicle in 
direct sunlight or in excessive heat.
Adjust volume
The headset automatically adjusts the 
volume according to ambient noise. To 
manually adjust the volume, use the 
volume controls of the connected 
device.
The selected volume level is saved for 
the device that is currently connected 
to the headset.
Calls
To make a call, use your mobile device 
in the normal way when the headset is 
connected to it.
To redial the number you last called (if 
your mobile device supports this 
feature with the headset), when no 
call is in progress, press the 
multifunction key twice when the 
headset is not in the clip or car cradle.
To activate voice dialling (if your 
mobile device supports this feature 
with the headset), when no call is in 
progress, press and hold the 
multifunction key for about 2 seconds 
when the headset is not in the clip or 
cradle. Proceed as described in the 
user guide of the mobile device.
To answer a call, remove the headset 
from the clip or cradle. If the headset 
is not in the clip or cradle, press the 
multifunction key. To reject a call, 
press the multifunction key twice, or 
place the headset into the clip or 
cradle.
To end a call, place the headset into 
the clip or cradle, or press the 
multifunction key when the headset is 
not in the clip or cradle.
To switch a call between the headset 
and a compatible connected device, 
press and hold the multifunction key 
for about 2 seconds.

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Connect to two devices
The headset can be connected to two 
devices at the same time.
Pair and connect to two devices
To pair the headset with two devices, 
switch on the headset, activate 
pairing mode, and pair it with the first 
device. Switch off the headset, 
activate pairing mode, and pair it with 
the second device.
To connect the headset to the two 
devices, switch the headset off and 
back on.
Handle calls
If the headset can connect to two 
devices at the same time and you use 
redialling or voice dialling, the call is 
made on the device that you last used 
to make a call when the headset was 
connected to it.
To answer a call on one connected 
device and end the active call on the 
other device, press the multifunction 
key.
To answer a call on one connected 
device and put the active call on hold 
on the other device, press and hold the 
multifunction key for about 2 seconds.
To end the active call on one 
connected device and make the call 
on hold active on the other device, 
press the multifunction key.
To switch between the active call on 
one device and the call on hold on the 
other device, press and hold the 
multifunction key for about 2 seconds.
Activate or deactivate voice 
prompts
Make sure the headset is switched off 
and not placed in the clip or car 
cradle. Press and hold the 
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and press and hold the multifunction 
key again for about 2 seconds.
When you activate the prompts, the 
green indicator light flashes once. 
When you deactivate the prompts, the 
yellow light flashes once. In both 
cases, there is also an audible 
notification.
Clear pairings
To clear the pairings from the headset, 
switch off the headset, and press and 
hold the multifunction key for about 8 
seconds. The headset beeps twice, the 
red and green indicator lights 
alternate, and the headset enters 
pairing mode.
Troubleshooting
If you cannot connect the headset to 
your compatible device, make sure the 
headset is charged, switched on, and 
paired with the device.
Battery and charger information
This device has an internal, 
nonremovable, rechargeable battery. Do 
not attempt to remove the battery from 
the device as you may damage the 
device. This device is intended for use 
when supplied with power from the 
following chargers: AC-3, AC-4, AC-5, 
AC-8, DC-4 and DC-9. The exact charger 
model number may vary depending on 
the type of plug. The plug variant is 
identified by one of the following: E, X, 
AR, U, A, C, K, or B. The battery can be 
charged and discharged hundreds of 
times, but it will eventually wear out.
Talk and standby times are estimates 
only. Actual times are affected by, for 
example, device settings, features being 
used, battery condition, and temperature.

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If the battery has not been used for a 
long time, to begin charging, you may 
need to connect the charger, then 
disconnect and reconnect it.
If the battery is completely discharged, it 
may take several minutes before the 
charging indicator is displayed.
When your charger is not in use, unplug 
it from the electrical plug and the device. 
Do not leave a fully charged battery 
connected to a charger, as overcharging 
may shorten the battery's lifetime. If left 
unused, a fully charged battery will lose 
its charge over time.
Always keep the battery between 15°C 
and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Extreme 
temperatures reduce the capacity and 
lifetime of the battery. A device with a 
hot or cold battery may not work 
temporarily.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as 
they may explode. Dispose of batteries 
according to local regulations. Recycle 
when possible. Do not dispose as 
household waste.
Use the charger for its intended purpose 
only. Improper use or use of unapproved 
chargers may present a risk of fire, 
explosion, or other hazard, and may 
invalidate any approval or warranty. If 
you believe the charger is damaged, take 
it to a service centre for inspection before 
continuing to use it. Never use a 
damaged charger. Only use the charger 
indoors.
Take care of your device
Handle your device, charger and 
accessories with care. The following 
suggestions help you protect your 
warranty coverage.
• Keep the device dry. Precipitation, 
humidity, and all types of liquids or 
moisture can contain minerals that 
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device gets wet, allow it to dry 
completely.
• Do not use or store the device in dusty 
or dirty areas. Moving parts and 
electronic components can be 
damaged.
• Do not store the device in high 
temperatures. High temperatures can 
shorten the life of the device, damage 
the battery, and warp or melt plastics.
• Do not store the device in cold 
temperatures. When the device 
warms to its normal temperature, 
moisture can form inside the device 
and damage electronic circuits.
• Do not attempt to open the device.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the 
device. Rough handling can break 
internal circuit boards and 
mechanics.
• Only use a soft, clean, dry cloth to 
clean the surface of the device.
• Do not paint the device. Paint can 
clog the moving parts and prevent 
proper operation.
Recycle
Always return your used electronic 
products, batteries, and packaging 
materials to dedicated collection points. 
This way you help prevent uncontrolled 
waste disposal and promote the recycling 
of materials. Check product 
environmental information and how to 
recycle your Nokia products at 
www.nokia.com/werecycle, or with a 
mobile device, www.nokia.mobi/
werecycle.
The crossed-out wheeled-bin 
symbol on your product, battery, 
literature, or packaging reminds 
you that all electrical and 
electronic products, batteries, 
and accumulators must be taken to 
separate collection at the end of their 
working life. This requirement applies in 
the European Union. Do not dispose of 
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waste. For more information on the 
environmental attributes of your device, 
see www.nokia.com/ecodeclaration.
FCC/Industry Canada notice
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. This equipment has 
been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 
if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference 
by one or more of the following measures: 
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver. Connect the 
equipment into an outlet on a circuit 
different from that to which the receiver is 
connected. Consult the dealer or an 
experienced radio/TV technician for help. 
NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with FCC radiation 
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled 
environment. This transmitter must not be 
co-located or operating in conjunction with 
any other antenna or transmitter. NOTE: 
Changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by Nokia could void the user's 
authority to operate the equipment.