Plantronics A500 Bluetooth Class 2 Device User Manual 1930PLA M1500 manual 072902 Page 1

Plantronics Inc Bluetooth Class 2 Device 1930PLA M1500 manual 072902 Page 1

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CORDLESS HEADSET SOLUTION WITH BLUETOOTH™ M1500QUICK START AND INFORMATION GUIDEPARTS AND ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSOTHER IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONSABOUTPLANTRONICSCORDLESS HEADSET SOLUTION WITH BLUETOOTH™Your Plantronics M1500 cordless headset solution utilizes2.4GHz Bluetooth technology to provide lightweight, hands-freeand wire-free communication for your headset-ready mobilephone. Designed for maximum comfort and ease of use, thiscordless headset solution is tailored to suit your mobile lifestyle.This guide will help you set up and use your cordless headset.Your headset is compliant with version 1.1 of the BluetoothSpecification and supports the Headset Profile. The adapter unitalso supports the Audio Gateway Profile.For accessibility information call the Plantronics TechnicalAssistance Center (TAC) at (800) 544-4660 or visitwww.plantronics.com.M1500 BATTERYReplacement battery for headset or adapter,2.4V Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH).M1500 FLEXIBLE EARLOOPReplacement headset earloop.AC ADAPTER110-Volt AC Adapter. Replacement ACadapter/charger for North America.220-Volt AC Adapter. Replacement ACadapter/charger for Europe.220-Volt UK AC adapter. Replacement ACadapter/charger for United Kingdom.CAR LIGHTER ADAPTEROptional car lighter Y-adapter allows you to charge your M1500 headset, adapterand one other device from any 12-Volt carlighter socket.M1500 HEADSETReplacement headset for your M1500 system. Battery included.A500 ADAPTERReplacement adapter for your M1500 system. Battery included.PAIRING TO ANOTHER DEVICEFIG. 7.1AFIG. 7.1BFIG. 7.2FIG. 7.3WARRANTY AND SERVICESIN THE UNITED STATES IN CANADAPlantronics Service Center Plantronics Service Center345 Encinal Street 1455 Pitfield BoulevardSanta Cruz, Saint-Laurent,CA 95060 Quebec H4S lG3Tel: 800.544.4660 Tel: 800.540.8363(toll free) (toll free)514.956.8363(toll call)Fax: 800.279.0162 Fax: 514.956.1825(toll free) (toll call)Please use the original container, or pack the unit(s) in a car tonwith sufficient packing material to prevent damage. Include thefollowing information:1. Proof of purchase indicating model number and date ofpurchase.2. Bill-to address.3. Ship-to address.4. Number and description of units shipped.5. Name and telephone number of person to call, should con-tact be necessary.6. Reason for return and description of the problem.The following one-year warranty and service informationapplies only to product purchased and used in the U.S. andCanada. Contact your local retail dealer for warranty informa-tion in your country. During this warranty time, if the product isdefective in workmanship or materials, Plantronics, at ouroption, will replace or exchange it for a model of equal value.Damage caused by improper care, accidents, unauthorizedrepair or modifications are not covered under this warranty.NEITHER PLANTRONICS NOR YOUR RETAIL DEALER ORSELLING DISTRIBUTOR HAS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FORANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO PROP-ERTY, COMMERCIAL LOSS OF PROFIT, OR FOR ANYEXPENSES, LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITA-TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE,SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOTAPPLY TO YOU.To obtain warranty service, please prepay shipment and returnthe unit to the appropriate facility listed at right:Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor help.NOTE: Modifications not expressly approved byPlantronics, Inc. could void the user's authority to operatethe equipment.EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATIONThe radiated output power of this internal wireless radio isfar below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Never-theless, the wireless radio shall be used as described inthe manual.The internal wireless radio operates within guidelinesfound in radio frequency safety standards and recom-mendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community.Plantronics therefore believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted isfar less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wire-less devices such as mobile phones. However, the use ofwireless radios may be restricted in some situations or envi-ronments, such as aboard airplanes. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authorizationbefore turning on the wireless radio.REPLACING THE ADAPTER BATTERYFIG. 6.1 – Loosen and remove the two screws on thebottom of the adapter using a small Philips screwdriver.FIG. 6.2 – Lift the cover and remove the battery. Inserta new battery so the (+) and (-) symbols correspondcorrectly to the labels inside the battery compartment.Replace the bottom cover and insert and tighten thetwo screws. Be careful not to over tighten the screws.BLUETOOTH PAIRINGUse these instructions only if you replace either theheadset or adapter in your system. Your M1500 headset and adapter are already paired when youreceive them. See Section 7 for instructions on pairing just the head-set to a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.FIG. 6.3 – PAIRING THE HEADSET AND ADAPTERMake sure both devices are turned on. See Section 5for more details.Press and HOLD the POWER button on the adapterunit for about 10 seconds, or until the INDICATOR lightbegins to flash red.Now, PUSH IN and HOLD the headset MUTE/VOL-UME dial until the INDICATOR light begins to flash.The pairing process should take about 15–30 seconds.If pairing is successful, the headset will sound a toneand both the headset and adapter INDICATOR lightswill turn off. If pairing fails, the headset INDICATOR will stop blink-ing after 60 seconds and return to standby mode. Itwill not sound a tone. Also, the adapter INDICATORwill light red for 2 seconds and then turn off. Repeatthe pairing process.You may also use the headset alone with acompatible Bluetooth mobile device. The following instructions show how to pairyour headset to a Bluetooth mobile phone.Before PAIRING, you will need: (1) your fullycharged headset, (2) your mobile phone userguide; and (3) your four-digit headset passkey(located on the passkey card included in yourM1500 package).FIG. 7.1 – TURN ON BOTH DEVICESTo turn on your headset, press and HOLD theTALK/ON-OFF button until the button lights.See Section 5 for more details. Once both devices are turned on, place theheadset and phone within an arm’s length ofeach other.FIG. 7.2 – SELECT PAIRING MODEFollowing instructions in your mobile phoneuser guide, select discover, or pairing, modefrom the Bluetooth options of your phone. On your headset, PUSH IN and HOLD theMUTE/VOLUME key until the INDICATOR light begins to blink. Your headset is now discoverable. Check your mobile phone display and followany instructions.FIG. 7.3 – ENTER YOUR PASSKEYIf prompted by your phone, enter your four-digit passkey.Some mobile phones and portable deviceswill not require a passkey.CONFIRM PAIRINGIf pairing is successful, the headset will sounda tone and the INDICATOR light will turn off. Check your mobile phone display to see ifpairing succeeded and follow any instructions.NOTE – If pairing fails, the INDICATOR lightwill stop flashing after 60 seconds and yourheadset will return to standby without soundinga tone.Refer to your mobile phone user guide andrepeat the pairing process.CHECK THE CONNECTIONTest the headset to phone pairing by making acall. Refer to Section 5, FIG. 5.2 and yourmobile phone user guide for more details.Customize your headset so it fits comfortably.FIG. 6.1FIG. 6.2FIG. 6.3MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTINGMAINTENANCE HINTS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCEReplace both the headset and adapter batteries every 12 months.Clean the outside of the headset with a moist cloth once a month. Dirt can decrease theefficiency of the headset.TROUBLESHOOTINGWhat do I do if...THE ADAPTER UNIT DOESN’T PLUG INTOMY PHONE?Different models of phones require differentplug styles. Check the compatibility stickeron your M1500 box and make sure the unityou purchased is compatible with yourmodel phone.I CAN’T ANSWER CALLS FROM MY HEADSET?Check your mobile phone user guide to seeif your phone supports answer/end controlfrom a headset, then review Section 5.Make sure both your headset and adapterare turned on and the batteries are charged.Make sure the adapter unit is connectedsecurely and is compatible with your modelphone.CALLERS DO NOT HEAR ME.Make sure that the headset’s microphone isfacing your mouth and positioned properly.Verify that the unit is not in mute mode.I DON’T HEAR CALLERS.Turn up the volume using the volume controlon your headset and on your mobile phone.Make sure the headset’s speaker is posi-tioned snugly over your ear.THE HEADSET IS UNCOMFORTABLE.Check to make sure that the adjustable earloopis properly positioned and resting gently on your ear.Adjust the height and direction of the ear-loop, both up and down, front and back, sopressure is not being exerted on any part ofyour ear, causing you discomfort. Gently bend the angle of the flexible ear-loop to conform to the shape of your ear. HOW DO I USE THE HEADSET ON MY LEFTEAR?The headset, as packaged, is ready to be used on your right ear. However, withone very simple adjustment, the headset iseasily aligned for your left ear . Please see the footnote in Section 4 for detailedinstructions.I NEED MORE HELP.Visit www.plantronics.com or call1.800.544.4660 for assistance.3 SECONDSPUSH IN345 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (800) 544-4660 www.plantronics.com!!!!!SAFETY Check local laws regarding use of a mobilephone and headset while driving.If you use the product while driving ensure yourattention and focus remains on your responsibilityof driving safely.CHILDREN. Never allow children to play with the headset — small parts may be a chokinghazard.Batteries can be swallowed by children and are dangerous if swallowed. Always store and dispose of batteries where children can’treach them.Observe all signs that require an electrical deviceor RF radio product to be switched off in desig-nated areas. These could include hospitals, blast-ing areas, and potentially explosive atmospheres.Turn off your headset prior to boarding an air-craft. Do not use your headset in an aircraft.Never mount or store your headset over any airbag deployment area as serious injury may resultwhen an air bag deploys.BATTERYCAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injuryto persons, read and follow these instructions.1. Use only the battery supplied with this product;Plantronics Part Number 35923-01. 2. Do not dispose of battery in a fire. The cells mayexplode. Check with local codes for possible dis-posal instructions.3. Do not open or mutilate battery. Released elec-trolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed.4. Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to “short” the battery contacts with conductingmaterials such as rings, bracelets, or keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.5. Charge the battery in accordance with instruc-tions supplied with this unit.6. Observe proper orientation between battery andcharger contacts.CHARGINGCAUTION: Use only the supplied Class 2AC adapter to charge the headset from an ACvoltage or wall outlet.CAUTION: If the headset becomes hot dur-ing charging, disconnect the AC adapter fromthe wall and contact qualified service personnel.CAUTION: Do not disassemble the ACadapter of this product as it may expose you todangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrectreassembly can cause electric shock when theproduct is subsequently used.CAUTION: Do not use the charger outdoorsor in damp areas.Only charge the headset battery in accordancewith the instructions of this manual.Charger Output: 5.5V/500mA maximum, centercontact positive.CARENever submerge your headset in water or otherliquids.Protect your headset from spills, excessive rain,and wet locations.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners asthey may damage the headset or finish of theheadset.Use a damp cloth to clean the external portionsof the headset.Do not stick anything inside the product as thismay damage internal components.FCC NOTICEThis 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; and2. This device must accept any interference received, includ-ing interference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-sonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-dential installation. This equipment generates, uses andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined by turn-ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to which the receiver is connected.
M1500 CORDLESS HEADSET SOLUTION WITH BLUETOOTH™1254WELCOMEUSING YOUR HEADSETGETTING STARTEDGETTING THE PERFECT FITTALK/POWER BUTTON/INDICATOR LIGHTINDICATOR LIGHTTRANSFER/POWER BUTTONPOWER JACKCORDHANDSET CONNECTIONFIG. 2.3 – Locate the white vinyl stripprotruding from the rear of the adapterunit. Remove the strip by pulling it directlyout of the slot to activate the battery.FIG. 2.4 – Connect the included wallcharger to AC power and then to boththe headset and adapter power jacks. Ina few seconds, the INDICATOR lights willbegin to blink. The INDICATOR lights willstop blinking and turn off when the head-set and adapter are fully charged.The first charge takes 2 hours; subse-quent charges take just 1 hour. A fullycharged headset and adapter will pro-vide approximately 3 hours of talk timeand 3 days of standby. Recharging yourbatteries each night will ensure yourheadset is ready for use the next day. The batteries used in this product must berecycled or disposed of properly. Contactyour local recycling center for proper dis-posal instructions.Install, activate and charge the batteries.FIG. 2.1 – Open the battery compart-ment by pulling on the two battery doorlatches. Remove the door.FIG. 2.2 – Insert battery into compart-ment so the (+) and (-) symbols corre-spond correctly. Replace battery com-partment door by inserting the small tabsnearest the speaker and then snappingthe door into place.MUTE/VOLUME CONTROLBOOM NOISE-CANCELLING DEVICEWelcome to the cutting edge of hands-free andwire-free technology for mobile phones. Hereare the components to your Plantronics M1500headset and adapter solution.Customize your headset so that it fitscomfortably.FIG. 4.1 – Rotate the earloop outward.FIG 4.2 – Position the headset over your right ear so that the earloop slidesbehind your ear. Bend the flexible ear-loop to achieve a snug, comfortable fit.FIG 4.3 – Adjust the microphone BOOMso it is aligns with your mouth.FIG 4.4 – For left ear usage, simplyremove the earloop from the headset, flipthe headset over and reinsert the earloopon the opposite side. After completingthis step, follow the fit instructions above— except using your left ear.NOTE – If the speaker sounds soft or feelsuncomfortable, slide the headset up ordown along the earloop post so that it iscentered on your ear when fitted. FIG. 5.1 – TURNING THE HEADSET ON AND OFF• To turn your headset on, press and HOLD the blue TALK button untilthe button lights.The INDICATOR will light contin-uously for a few seconds and then turn off.• To turn your headset off, press and HOLD the TALK button for about3 seconds or until you hear a tone.The INDICATOR will flash twice andthe headset will turn off.• To check if your headset is turned onor off, hold the unit to your ear andROTATE the MUTE/VOLUME dial. If you hear a tone, your headset isturned on.FIG. 5.2 – TURNING THE ADAPTER ON AND OFF• To turn your adapter on, press andHOLD the blue POWER button untilthe INDICATOR lights.The INDICATOR will flash greenwhile the unit is on.• To turn your adapter off, press and HOLD the POWER button forabout 3 seconds, or until the indicator turns red.The INDICATOR will flash twice andthe adapter will turn off.FIG. 5.3 – HANDLING CALLS• Make sure both your headset andadapter are turned on and theadapter is connected to your phone.MAKING A CALL• Press the TALK button on your head-set to establish a connection betweenthe headset and adapter. You willhear a tone and the INDICATORlights on both the adapter and head-set will begin to flash red.• Dial using your mobile phone keypadand press the SEND key to place acall. You will hear the call progress inyour headset.• When your call is complete, press theTALK button on your headset to dis-connect the adapter. The INDICATORlight on the adapter will return toflashing green.NOTE—To prevent shortened batterylife, make sure the adapter INDICA-TOR light is flashing green betweencalls. If the adapter INDICATOR light is flashing red and you are notusing your headset, press the TALKbutton on the headset to disconnectthe adapter.ACCEPTING A CALL• As soon as your handset rings, pressthe TALK button on your headset to establish a connection between theheadset and adapter. You will hear a tone and the INDICATOR lights onboth the adapter and headset willbegin to flash red.• Answer the call using your handsetSEND key.• When your call is complete, press the TALK button on your headset to disconnect the adapter. The INDICATOR light on the adapter willreturn to flashing green.FIG. 5.4 – ADJUSTING THE VOLUME• To increase volume, ROTATE theMUTE/VOLUME dial up and release(for headset usage on right ear).• To lower volume, ROTATE the MUTE/VOLUME dial down and release (forheadset usage on right ear).• Also adjust the volume on your handset.NOTE—If using the headset on your left ear, reverse the instructions, rotat-ing down to raise volume, and up to lower it.FIG. 5.5 – MUTE FUNCTION• To mute the microphone while on acall, PUSH IN on the MUTE/VOLUMEdial. A tone, followed 2 seconds later by a reminder tone, indicatesmute function.• To disable the mute, PUSH IN on theMUTE/VOLUME dial again. A beepindicates Mute function is off.FIG. 2.1 FIG. 2.23 SECONDS3 SECONDSROTATEPUSH INFIG. 2.3FIG. 2.4FIG. 4.1FIG. 4.2FIG. 4.3FIG. 4.4FIG. 5.1FIG. 5.2FIG. 5.3AFIG. 5.3BFIG. 5.4FIG. 5.53CONNECTING TO YOUR HANDSETYou may attach the adapter unit directlyto your handset or carry it separately in the supplied belt pouch. Before attach-ing the unit to your handset, place a few calls (see Section 5) and determine a position that provides the best audioperformance.FIG. 3.1 – ATTACHING DIRECTLY TOHANDSET• Select a location on your handset toattach the adapter unit. Make surethe attachment point is flat and largeenough to fit the supplied tape/Velcropatches. • Check that the adapter unit cord willconnect to the headset-jack on yourhandset without interfering with nor-mal usage. •NOTE – Make sure that when theadapter unit is fixed to your handset,other accessories you use (belt clips,car kits or charging stations) can con-nect and work properly.• Peel the backing off one side of the tape/Velcro patch and attach it squarely to the back of the adapter unit.• Peel off the other (exposed) side ofthe tape/Velcro patch and secure it toyour handset.• Now attach the adapter unit to yourhandset and connect the cord to theheadset-jack. See your mobile phoneuser guide for instructions for con-necting a headset.FIG. 3.2 – USING THE BELT POUCH• Open the pouch and slide in theadapter unit with the power jack facing down.• With the pouch open, slip the adaptercord through the rectangular slot in the top flap and close the pouch.• Slide the pouch onto your belt and attach the adapter cord to yourhandset.• When using the belt pouch, rememberto unplug the adapter before youanswer or make a call using yourhandset.FIG. 3.1AEARLOOP (FLEXIBLE FOR FIT) BATTERY DOORPOWER JACKEARLOOP POST/HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTSPEAKERMICROPHONEFIG. 3.1BFIG. 3.2HEADSETADAPTERUNIT

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