user manual
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Quick start guide
About this guide
In order to limit our paper consumption, and as part of our environmentally friendly
and responsible approach, Parrot prefers to put user documents online rather than
print them out.
This simplified guide to the Parrot MINIKIT+ is therefore limited to providing you with the main
instructions that will make it easy for you to use the device. More information can be found in
the Parrot MINIKIT+ complete user guide on the Support & Download section of our website
www.parrot.com.
Warning
If your MINIKIT+ gets out of reach while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe location before •
picking or hanging up a call. All functions requiring an increased attention should only be
used while the vehicle is stationary . Your safety and the one of the other road users prevails
over phone calls. Be responsible: drive carefully and pay full attention to your surroundings.
Parrot denies any liability should you choose not to respect this warning.
The cigar lighter charger of the Parrot MINIKIT+ can only be used in cars.•
The Parrot MINIKIT+ is a high technology product. Please handle the speaker with care.•
Package content
Parrot MINIKIT+
USB / mini-USB cable
Cigar-lighter charger
Before you begin
Attach band
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Charging the Parrot MINIKIT+
The Parrot MINIKIT+ must be charged before being used for •
the first time. To do so, plug the charger into your vehicle’s
cigar lighter and connect the USB / mini-USB cable to the
charger and to the kit. You can also use the USB / mini-USB
cable to connect the Parrot MINIKIT+ to your computer.
During charging, the battery indicator light turns red. When •
the light goes out, the charge is complete.
When the battery level is low, a voice prompt is played.•
Installing the Parrot MINIKIT+
Slide the black attach band on your vehicle sun visor. Then use the clip located on the back •
of the Parrot MINIKIT+ to install the kit on the attach band.
Depending on the model of your vehicle, you can also use the clip located on the back of •
the Parrot MINIKIT+ to fix it directly to the sun visor of your vehicle.
Turning the Parrot MINIKIT+ on / off
Hold down the • button for 2 seconds to turn the Parrot MINIKIT+ on / off.
If there is no phone connected to the Parrot MINIKIT+ for 5 minutes, the Parrot MINIKIT+ •
automatically switches to sleep mode. To exit sleep mode, press any button or connect your
phone to the Parrot MINIKIT+.
If you leave the Parrot MINIKIT+ in your vehicle without turning it off, the Parrot MINIKIT+ •
will switch to deep sleep mode. Thanks to its vibration detector, the Parrot MINIKIT+ will
automatically exit deep sleep mode when you get back into your vehicle.
Getting started
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Navigating through the menus
Press the jog wheel to access the main menu. •
Browse through the menus by turning the jog wheel and confirm with the green button or •
by pressing the jog wheel.
To exit the menu, press the red • button or wait for a few seconds.
Pairing and connecting a phone by Bluetooth
Before using the Parrot MINIKIT+ with your phone, you first have to pair both devices. The •
pairing process is only required once.
From your 1. Bluetooth® phone, search for Bluetooth
peripherals.
Select “MINIKIT+”2.
Enter the “0000” PIN code and validate. 3.
> The Parrot MINIKIT+ says «Pairing successful»
when both devices are paired.
> Depending on the model of your phone, the connection will then be automatic as
soon as your phone is close enough to the Parrot MINIKIT+.
If you want to connect a 2• nd phone to the Parrot MINIKIT+, acti-
vate the Dual mode option. When two phones are connected to the
Parrot MINIKIT+ at the same time, you can always answer an incoming call on either
phone.
Synchronising the phonebook
With most of the • Bluetooth phones, the phonebook is automatically synchronized in the kit
memory.
If your phone does not support automatic synchronization, you can also use the Object •
Push function of your phone to send contacts from your mobile to the Parrot MINIKIT+ via
Bluetooth. To do so, select Receive contacts.
All your contacts, after automatic synchronization or Object Push process, are directly pro-•
vided with a voice tag in the Parrot MINIKIT+. Consequently, you don’t have to record your
own voice tag on each contact to make a call via the voice recognition process.
PIN code : 0000
Note: Only the contacts stored in the phone memory are synchronized. If your contacts
are stored in your SIM card memory, transfer them onto your phone memory.
Note: Only the phonebook of the first paired phone will be available on the Parrot
MINIKIT+.
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Receiving a call
An incoming call is indicated by a ringtone. The name of the caller is announced if his num-•
ber is recorded in the phonebook of the phone connected to the Parrot MINIKIT+.
If you want to answer the call, press the green button or say • “Accept” if the magic
words are activated.
If you want to refuse this call, press the red button or say • “Reject” if the magic words are
activated.
Magic words are activated by default. To activate / deactivate magic words, select • Magic
words and press the jog wheel.
Making a call
To make a call via voice recognition :•
Press the green button to launch the voice recognition process. 1.
> The Parrot MINIKIT+ asks you the name of the contact you want to call.
Say the name of the contact and the type of number (2. «Work», «Cellphone»...) if
there are several numbers associated to your contact.
> The call is automatically launched if the voice tag is correctly understood.
> If it is not the case, a confirmation message is asked. Confirm by saying «Yes» or
«Call».
Hold down the green button to redial the last dialled number.•
Using the Parrot MINIKIT+ while on a call
Use the jog wheel during a call to adjust the communication volume. The volume setting is •
saved for subsequent calls.
During a call, if you want to continue the conversation on your phone (private conversation), •
press the green button.
The Parrot MINIKIT+ allows you to send DTMF while on call. To do so, press the •
jog wheel.
Navigation instructions
If your phone supports the GPS feature and if it can send the navigation instructions via •
Bluetooth (ADP profile), the navigation instructions will be played by the Parrot MINIKIT+.
Navigation instructions are not played by the Parrot MINIKIT+ during a call.•
To modify the navigation instructions volume, use the jog wheel while an instruction is •
given.
Telephone function
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The Parrot MINIKIT+ says «Memory full»
You can pair up to ten devices. If you attempt to pair an eleventh phone, the kit says «memory
full». You must then clear the memory by holding down both the red and green buttons for
three seconds. Doing so also clears all the contacts.
The Parrot MINIKIT+ seems to be frozen
In case of malfunction, you can reboot the Parrot MINIKIT+. To
do so:
Press simultaneously the jog wheel and the Reset button 1.
located at the back of the Parrot MINIKIT+.
Release the Reset button. Then release the jog wheel.2.
The kit does not seem to work with my phone
Make sure your phone is compatible with the Parrot MINIKIT+. To do so, refer to the com-•
patibility list of the Parrot MINIKIT+ available on our website www.parrot.com, in the Sup-
port & Downloads section.
If your phone is compatible with the Parrot MINIKIT+, make sure you have the latest software •
version on your Parrot MINIKIT+. To find out the software version of your Parrot MINIKIT+,
check the Bluetooth name of the kit. To find out the latest software version available, refer to
our website and select Downloads. The update and the update procedure are available on
our website www.parrot.com, in the Support & Downloads section.
Troubleshooting
Reset
General information
Warranty
Without prejudice of legal warranty, Parrot products are warranted during 1 year from the date of purchase for
defects in materials and workmanship, provided that no deterioration to the product has been made, and upon
presentation of proof of purchase (date of purchase, location of sale and product serial number) to the retailer.
Warranty does not cover: upgrading of the software items of the Parrot products with Bluetooth® cell phones
for compatibility purpose, data recovery, deterioration of the external aspect due to normal use of the product,
any damage caused by accident, misuse, misapplication, or non-Parrot products. Parrot is not responsible for
storage, loss or damaged to data during transit or repair. Any product wrongfully declared to be defective will
be returned to sender and inspection, process and carriage costs will be invoiced to him.
Information relating to the battery and to the charger - Safety precautions
Only use the cigar-lighter adaptable charger provided. Never use a damaged charger. Remember to charge
the device before storing for a long period of time. Do not leave your device in hot or cold areas (car in direct
sunlight or parked in a garage in winter). Always store in area where temperatures remain stable.The charger
and the device can become hot during charging. Do not cover. Do not use your device under the rain or in/
near any damp area. Do not disassemble the device. In the event of battery leakage, avoid contact of the
liquid with skin and eyes. If contact occurs, rinse affected areas with plenty of water and contact a doctor.
Correct disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other hou-
sehold wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health
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from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly
to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer
where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can
take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contract their supplier and the terms
and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes
for disposal.
Modifications
The explanations and specifications in this guide are given for information purposes only and may be modi-
fied without prior notice. They are deemed to be correct at time of going to press. The utmost care has been
taken when writing this guide,as part of the aim to provide you with accurate information. However, Parrot
shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from any errors or omissions in the guide, nor for
any damage or accidental loss of data resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the information herein.
Parrot reserves the right to amend or improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and
without any obligation to notify users. If so, a later version of this guide might be available in electronic format
at Parrot’s website at www.parrot.com.
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 unde sired operation.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifica-
tions to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC §15.105 statement: 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 protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance 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: (1) Reo-
rient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, (3)
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, (4)
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canada Class B statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil
numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity
We, Parrot S.A. of 174 quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France, declare under our sole responsibility that
our product, the Parrot MINIKIT+ to which this declaration relates in conformity with appropriate standards
EN300328, EN301489-17, EN60950 following the provision of Radio Equipment and Telecommunication
Equipment directive (1999/5/EC R&TTE), with requirements covering EMC directive 2004/108/EC, Low
Voltage directive 73/23/EEC and automotive directive 72/245/EEC amended by 2006/28/EC directive.
Identification N. 394 149 496 R.C.S. PARIS - Parrot S.A.
Copyright © 2011 Parrot.
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