Samsung Electronics Co HS6000 Bluetooth Stereo Headset User Manual HS6000 FCC draft
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth Stereo Headset HS6000 FCC draft
User manual
Bluetooth
Please read this manual before operating your headset, and keep it for future
reference.
Graphics used in this manual is for illustration purposes. The actual products may
vary.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics
This user manual is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval
system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
Trademarks
•• SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung
Electronics.
•• Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
More information about Bluetooth is available at www.bluetooth.com.
•• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
This product includes certain free/open source software.
The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available
on the Samsung’s website opensource.samsung.com.
Please read all Safety precautions before using your headset to ensure safe and
proper use.
Safety precautions
•• When using your headset while driving, follow local regulations in the region you are
in.
•• Never disassemble or modify your headset for any reason. Doing this may cause the
headset to malfunction or become combustible. Bring the headset to an authorised
service centre to repair it.
•• Keep your device and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.
•• Avoid exposing your device to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 °C or
above
45 °C).
Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the
charging capacity and life of your device.
•• Do not allow your device to get wet — liquids can cause serious damage. Do not
handle your device with wet hands. Water damage to your device can void your
manufacturer’swarranty.
•• Avoid using your device’s light close to the eyes of children or animals.
•• Do not use the device during a thunderstorm. Thunderstorms can cause the device
to malfunction and increase the risk of electric shock.
Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage.
Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and
cause an accident. Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to
hear your conversation.
Charging the headset
This headset has a rechargeable internal battery which is non-removable. Ensure
that you fully charge the battery before using the headset for the first time.
1Connect the charger to the charging socket on the headset.
2Plug the charger in to the wall outlet. During charging, the indicator light will
turn red. If charging does not begin, unplug the travel adapter and plug it in
again.
3When the headset is fully charged, the red indicator light changes to blue.
Unplug the travel adapter from the wall outlet and the headset.
•• Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised or Non-Samsung
chargers may cause an explosion or damage to the headset and could
invalidate any warranty on the product.
•• Over time, after many charging and discharging cycles, battery
performance will diminish. This is normal for all rechargeable batteries.
•• Never make or receive calls while charging, always disconnect your
headset from the charger and answer the call.
Checking the battery level
To check the battery level, press and hold the Volume down button and the Talk
button at the same time. Depending on the battery level, the indicator light
flashes 5 times in one of the following colors:
Battery level Indicator light
color
Above 80% Blue
80 ~20% Violet
Below 20% Red
When the battery power is low
The headset beeps and the indicator light flashes red. If the headset powers off
during a call, the call will be automatically transferred to the phone.
Wearing the headset
Place the headset on your ear. Be sure to put the correct (Left, Right) earpiece
You can adjust the length of headset to stretch it up and down suitably on your
head.
Using your headset
This section explains how to turn the headset on, pair and connect to the phone,
and use various functions.
•• Activated functions and features may differ depending on the phone type.
•• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by
Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your headset.
To ensure you get the best performance from your headset.
•• Keep the distance between your headset and device as small as possible
and avoid placing your body or other objects in the signals path.
•• If you usually use your mobile phone with your right hand, wear the
headset on your right ear.
•• Covering your headset or device could effect its performance so keep
contact to a minimum.
Turning the headset on or off
To turn the headset on
Slide up the power switch. The blue indicator light flashes 4 times.
To turn the headset off
Slide down the power switch. The indicator light flashes blue and red then turns
off.
Pairing and connecting the headset
Pairing means unique and encrypted wireless connection between two Bluetooth
devices when they agree to communicate with each other.
In Pairing mode, two devices should be placed close enough to each other.
Pairing and connecting the headset with a phone
1Enter Pairing mode.
• With the headset turned on, press and hold the Talk button for 3 seconds.
• If the headset is turned on for the first time, it will go into Pairing mode
immediately and the Pairing mode stays for 3 minutes.
2Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the headset (see
your phone’s user manual).
3Select the headset (HS6000) from the list of devices found by your phone.
4If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN (0000, 4 zeros) to pair and connect the
headset to your phone.
•• Your headset supports the Simple Pairing feature which allows the
headset to be paired with a Bluetooth device without requesting a PIN.
This feature is available for devices that are compliant with Bluetooth
version 2.1 or higher.
•• If your phone supports A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), you
can also listen to music with your headset. You cannot control playback
using your headset.
Connecting with two Bluetooth phones
With the Multi-point feature activated, your headset can be connected with two
Bluetooth phones at the same time.
1Connect with the first Bluetooth phone.
2Activate Multi-point feature.
••In Pairing mode, press and hold the Volume up button.
3Activate the Bluetooth feature on the second Bluetooth phone and search
for the headset (see your phone’s user manual).
4Select the headset (HS6000) from the list of devices found by the second
Bluetooth phone.
5If requested, enter the Bluetooth PIN 0000 (4 zeros) to connect the headset
to the second Bluetooth phone.
6Reconnect to the headset from the first Bluetooth phone.
•• When the headset connects to two Bluetooth phones, some phones may
not connect to the headset as the second Bluetooth phone.
To turn Multi-point feature on or off
•• In Pairing mode, press and hold the Volume up button to turn the Multi-
point feature on or the Volume down button to turn the Multi-point feature
off.
Connecting the headset with a music device
You can also pair and connect your headset with a music device such as an MP3
player. The process of connecting to a music device is the same as for connecting
with a phone. When connected to both devices (phone and music device) you can
make or receive a call on the phone while listening to music from the music
device.
Disconnecting the headset
To disconnect the headset from your phone,
Turn off the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
Reconnecting the headset
To reconnect to the paired phone
•• Press the Talk button on the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your
phone.
To reconnect to the paired music device
•• Press button <Play>button on the headset or use the Bluetooth menu on your
music
device.
Your headset will attempt to automatically reconnect each time you
turn it on. If the Multi-point feature is activated, your headset will
attempt to reconnect to the two most recently connected devices.
This feature may be unavailable on some devices.
Pairing via the Active pairing feature
With the Active pairing feature, your headset automatically looks for a Bluetooth
device within range and tries to make a connection with it.
1The phone’s Bluetooth visibility option must be set to on.
2Place the headset and phone close to each other to avoid pairing with other
devices.
3In Pairing mode (solid blue indicator light), press and hold the Talk button on
the headset. The indicator light color changes to violet. The headset will attempt
active pairing for up to 20 seconds. To enter Pairing mode, see page 16.
•• The Bluetooth phone you want to connect with must not be
paired with other devices. If the phone is already connected to
another device, end the connection and restart the Active pairing
feature.
•• This feature may not be available on some devices.
•• When the headset pair with your phone, a connection is made
through the Hands-Free Profile. To make a connection through
another profile, such as Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
check the phone’s user manual on how to pair the Bluetooth device.
Using call functions
••Available call functions may vary depending on the phone.
•• * These functions are available only on the Hands-Free profile. For more
information, see your phone’s user manual.
Making a call
Redialing the latest Number dialed
To redial the latest number of the primary phone, press and hold the Talk button.
To redial the latest number of the secondary phone, press the Talk button twice.
For some phones, pressing the Talk button opens the call log list.
Press the Talk button again to dial the selected number.
Dialing a number by voice*
Press the Talk button, and then say a name to dial a number by voice.
Answering a call
When you hear incoming call tones, press the Talk button to answer a call.
•• When two calls from the two connected phones come in, you can
answer
the call of the first phone.
•• When you are listening to music, the music stops during a call.
Ending a call
Press the Talk button to end a call.
Rejecting a call*
Press and hold the Talk button to reject a call when a call comes in.
Using options during a call
You can use the following functions during the call.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.
Muting the microphone
Press and hold the Volume up or down button to turn the microphone off so that
the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you. When the microphone
is turned off, the headset beeps at regular intervals. Press and hold the Volume
up or down button again to turn the microphone back on.
Transferring a call from the phone to the headset
Press the Talk button to transfer a call from the phone to the headset.
Placing a call on hold*
Press and hold the Talk button to place the current call on hold.
When the headset is connected with two Bluetooth phones, you cannot
answer a second call from the same phone.
Answering a second call*
•• Press the Talk button to end the first call and answer a second call
when you hear call waiting tones.
•• Press and hold the Talk button to place the first call on hold and answer a
second call when you hear call waiting tones.
•• To switch between the current call and the held call, press and hold the Talk
button.
Using music control functions
Listening to music
Control playback with the buttons. (Play/Pause, REW, FF )
When your headset is connected to two Bluetooth devices and music
is being played in one device, you should stop playing it to control
the other device.
Applying a sound effect (SoundAlive)
You can apply appropriate sound effects for music during listening to music.
To apply a sound mode, such as Normal, Vocal, or Instrument, press the mode
button while listening to music. You can also switch between the sound modes
pressing the mode button.
Using it as the music headset
Using the line out cable supplied with the headset during power off, allow you to
use it as a normal one.
1Plug line out cable into the headset.
2Play your music device and use it as a normal music headset.
Appendix
Frequently asked questions
Will my headset
work with laptops,
PCs, and PDAs?
Your headset will work with Bluetooth devices
that support same headset’s Bluetooth profiles.
Why do I hear
static or
interference while
on a call?
Appliances such as cordless phones and wireless
networking equipment may cause interference,
which usually sounds like static. To reduce any
interference, keep the headset away from other
devices that use or produce radio waves.
Will my headset
interfere with my
car’s electronics,
radio, or
computer?
Your headset emits signals that are in
compliance with the international Bluetooth
standard. Therefore, you should not expect any
interference with standard, consumer-grade
electronic equipment.
Can other
Bluetooth phone
users hear my
When you pair your headset to your Bluetooth
phone, you are creating a private link between
only these two Bluetooth devices. The wireless
Bluetooth technology used in your headset is not
conversation? easily monitored by third parties because
Bluetooth wireless signals are significantly lower
in radio frequency power than those produced by
a typical mobile phone.
Why do I hear an
echo while on a
call?
Adjust the headset volume, or move to another
area and try again.
How do I clean my
headset?
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
The headset does
not fully charge.
The headset and the travel adapter may not
have been connected properly.Separate the
headset from the travel adapter, reconnect, and
charge the headset.
I cannot use all the
features described
in the manual.
Available features may vary depending on the
connected device. If your headset is connected
to two devices at once, some features may be
unavailable.
Certification and Safety approvals
FCC
FCC ID: A3LHS6000
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.
The device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samsung will void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that
registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that
Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry
Canada approved the equipment.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Industry Canada
IC ID: 649E-HS6000
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference and (2) This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
UL certified travel adapter
The travel adapter for this headset has met applicable UL safety requirements.
Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN
ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR
THE POWER OUTLET.
THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A
VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION.
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