Full Text Searchable PDF User Manual
Product
Information Guide
i-500
This guide contains helpful information
that enables you to enjoy all of the features
of your BT handset.
Technical Specifications
Bluetooth Compliance Bluetooth Specifications version 2.1
Frequency Band
2.4GHz ISM Spectrum; frequency hopping 79
channels
Operating Range
Modulation
RF Power
GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying)
Class 2, -6-6dBm
Up to 10m (indoor)
Connection
Charging time
Point-to-Point
6 hours
Security
Compatibility
Security mode 3 (pairing, encryption, authentication)
Mobile phones supporting Bluetooth 1.1 (and above)
specifications
Power Supply
Base input: 7.5V, 1.5A;
Handset input: Rechargeable Li-Polymer 450mAh
Size (mm)
Ambient temperature
Humidity
Base: 172 x 93 x 44; Handset: 140 x 41 x 14
Normal:
15
~ 35
, Extreme: 0
~ 40
℃
℃
℃
℃
0%~90%
?
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the BT handset. The new
product offers you a unique, wireless experience using
Bluetooth wireless technology. It is a model of efficiency,
offering wireless connections with iPhone.
The BT handset is
It is
backward compatible with audio devices with V2.0 or
earlier. Its operation range is up to 10 meters (indoor);
operating power mode is Class 2 (-6-6dBm). This
Information Guide provides more details.
Bluetooth is a specification for short-range radio links
between mobile computers, mobile phones, digital
cameras, and other portable devices. The radio operates
on the globally available
ISM 'free band', allowing
users to use "Bluetooth" equipment worldwide. The
Bluetooth devices communicate within a maximum of 10
meters; and do not need to be in line of sight.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
2.4 GHz
Please read
this guide before use and kindly note that the contents in
this guide may be updated without notice.
Bluetooth V2.1 compliance.
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Care and Maintenance
Do not attempt to open the BT handset, only the
authorized maintenance staff should perform the
service. Please check with your local dealer.
Do not expose the handset to liquid, moisture or
humidity. It is not waterproof.
Do not expose the handset to dusty and dirty
environment.
Do not expose the handset to fire. It may result in
explosion.
Do not expose or store the handset in high heat. High
temperature may shorten the life of electronic
components, damage battery, deform plastic parts.
Do not use harsh cleaning solvents or strong detergents
to clean the BT handset. Only use soft cloth to clean the
handset.
Do not throw, drop or knock the handset. Rough
handling can damage the handset.
Do keep the handset in proper storage, dry place, free
from dust and extreme temperatures when not in use.
Do not expose your handset in an environment
temperature above +55 deg C (+131 deg F). If the
handset is operated in cold temperatures, the battery
capacity is reduced. Use your handset in room
temperature for maximum battery capacity.
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Safety Information
Note:
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately
shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for
electromagnetic compatibility.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or
compatibility conflicts, turn off your device in any facility
where posted notices instructed you to do so. Hospitals
or health care facilities may be using equipment that is
sensitive to external RF energy.
Some devices may interfere with some hearing aids.
If you use any other personal medical devices, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Use only power supply approved for use with this
particular device. The use of any other type will
invalidate the warranty and can be dangerous.
Never try to disassemble or service the equipment by
yourself.
Keep the handset and accessories out of reach from
children.
There may be restrictions on using Bluetooth technology
in some locations. These could include hospitals, petrol
stations, laboratories, potentially explosive surroundings
and etc.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.
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Symptom
Solution
Disable Bluetooth in
the iPhone and then
enable it again, the
disconnected
Bluetooth
connection between
the handset and the
iPhone cannot be
automatically
resumed.
Due to differences in each
iPhone's software, so it is
normal for some iPhone that
the Bluetooth connection
cannot be automatically
resumed. If in this case,
please establish the
Bluetooth connection
manually (See P11
"Connecting an iPhone").
Contents
Chapter 2: Bluetooth Settings
Pairing with an iPhone
Connecting an iPhone
Disconnecting an iPhone
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Package Contents
BT Handset Overview
Connecting
Charging
Turning On or Off the Handset
Chapter 3: Operations
Making a Call
Receiving a Call
Rejecting a Call
Ending a Call
Adjusting the Volume
Muting a Call
Call Waiting
LED Indicator
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Chapter 4: Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
The handset
doesn't turn on.
The h
andset is
unable to use with
the iPhone.
Ensure the battery is properly
charged, fully drained battery
may take a while to charge up.
Contact an authorized service
center.
Ensure the handset and the
iPhone is turned on.
Ensure the handset is paired to
the iPhone, please refer to
pairing procedure.
Ensure both the handset and
iPhone is within 10 meters
operating range. There are no
obstructions or interference in
between.
Try to pair the iPhone again if
the problem is still not solved.
Ensure the Bluetooth feature
on the iPhone is activated.
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Chapter 4: Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Care and Maintenance
Technical Specifications
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LED Indicator
Handset Status
Handset Status
LED Status
LED Status
During the charging
Power ON
(unconnected)
Fully charged
Standby (connected)
ON (steadily)
Flashes at 1.5 seconds
interval (0.5 seconds ON, 1
second OFF)
OFF
Flashes at 3.5 seconds
interval (0.5 seconds ON, 3
seconds OFF)
Red LED (Charging indicator)
Blue LED (Bluetooth indicator)
During the pair mode, the red and blue indicator flash
alternately.
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Package Contents
Once you have unpacked your BT handset, make sure
that you have all of these parts. If any component is
missing or broken, please call your dealer.
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Power supply
(7.5V, 1.5A)
Handset
Base with
iPhone charger
Information Guide
4 Rubber
cushions
Product
Information Guide
i-500
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Muting a Call
Call Waiting
During a conversation, you can temporarily mute the
microphone so that the party on the other end of the line
cannot hear you. You can still hear the other party. This
enables you to converse privately with someone near you.
To mute the microphone, press and hold button for about
2 seconds. During the mute mode a prompt tone occurs
every 1 second.
To unmute the microphone, press and hold
button for
about 2 seconds again, a prompt tone occurs.
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To answer an incoming call during an active call, press
and hold
button for about 2 seconds. This put the active
call on waiting, and enables you answer the second call.
Press
MFB to end the second call and reactivate the
first call.
During the second call, press and hold
button for about
2 seconds to return to the first call, meanwhile holds the
second call. At this time press MFB to end the first call.
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Adjusting the Volume
During a conversation, press
button to increase or press
button to decrease the volume. The handset volume will
increase or decrease.
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BT Handset Overview
Handset
Earpiece
Charging
pins
LED indicator
Volume
controls
Base
Multi-Function
Button (MFB)
Charging cradle
(for BT handset)
Charging cradle
(for iPhone)
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Receiving a Call
Rejecting a Call
Ending a Call
To answer a call, after the handset rings, press
MFB to
accept the call. You can also answer the call using the
iPhone.
To reject an incoming call, after the handset rings, press
and hold MFB for about 1 seconds.
To end a call, press
MFB. You can also end the call
using the iPhone.
Note:
To use this feature, the BT handset must be paired and
connected to the iPhone beforehand. For more details,
please refer to
section.
Bluetooth Settings
Microphone
During a call, press and hold
and
buttons for about 2
seconds to switch the call between the BT handset and
the iPhone.
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Method 2: Using the BT Handset
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Connecting
Connect the plug of the power supply to the power jack of
the base, and then plug the power supply into a standard
AC wall outlet.
Charging
The BT handset comes with a built-
in rechargeable Li-Polymer battery.
Before initial operation, fully charge
the BT handset for 6 hours or more.
To charge the BT handset or
iPhone, simply place it on the base.
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Notes:
The red indicator light will be on indicating the handset's
charging properly, and it will be off when the battery is
fully charged.
When the battery is low, the handset beeps twice every
30 seconds and the red indicator flashes three times
every 30 seconds. Charge it as described above, or else
the handset will shut down when battery is very low.
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Chapter 3: Operations
Making a Call
Make calls on the iPhone in normal ways.
During a call,
you can switch between your BT handset
and your iPhone.
Using the iPhone
Call Switching between the Handset and an iPhone
During a call using the iPhone, click
on the display
of the iPhone, then click
. The call switches
to the
.
To switch back, click
on the iPhone. The
call switches back to the iPhone.
BT handset
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Your handset also support voice dialing with some
iPhones. Before using this function, set up "voice-tags" on
your iPhone.
Press
MFB twice on the handset within 0.8 seconds.
When a beep occurs, say the desired number.
Voice Dialing
Method 1: Using the iPhone
Note:
Only qualified service centers are authorized to remove
or replace the battery
.
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Turning On or Off the Handset
To turn on the handset, press and hold
MFB for about
3 seconds, then the handset beeps once and the blue
indicator lights on about 1 second. After that, it flashes
once every second after the handset enters standby mode.
To turn off the handset, press and hold
MFB for about
3 seconds, the red indicator flashes 2 times, and then
power off.
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If treated with care, a rechargeable battery has a long
service life. A new battery, or one that has not been used
for a long period of time, could have reduced capacity the
first few times it is used.
Battery Use and Care
Reminder
Some of Instant Messenger, such as Viber,
Skype, Fring, Im+, Nettalk...... may not well
support Bluetooth protocol, please check with
relevant providers and update the software to
use i-500 properly.
Thanks!
Disconnecting an iPhone
When not using the handset with the iPhone, they can be
disconnected as follows:
Power off the handset. After that,
appears
to the right side of
on the iPhone screen.
Switch off the Bluetooth function on the iPhone.
Not Connected
i-500
Method 1:
Note:
Once the handset and the iPhone is more than 10
meters apart, they will be disconnected automatically.
Method 2:
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Chapter 2: Bluetooth Settings
Pairing with an iPhone
To use an iPhone with your Bluetooth handset, you must
first pair and connect the iPhone with the handset.
Make sure the handset is power off before starting the
pairing process, and place the Bluetooth handset within
1 meter away from your iPhone.
Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your iPhone. Click
,
,
and
, then the
iPhone searches for available devices.
Press and hold
MFB for about 6 seconds until the
red and blue indicator flash alternately.
When the iPhone finds
, click
to
connect it with the base. The iPhone prompts you to
enter the PIN (the default PIN is 0000). Enter it, then
click
to confirm. When the iPhone is successfully
connected,
displays, and the handset blue
indicator flashes, 1 second on and then 3 seconds off.
Settings
General
Bluetooth
OFF
i-500
Not Paired
Pair
Connected
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Connecting an iPhone
Although two iPhones can be paired with
handset, only one iPhone can be connected to the base
and be engaged in a call at one time.
The BT handset will connect to the last paired iPhone
automatically when the handset is switched off then on,
and within 10 meters range. Ensure the Bluetooth feature
is enabled on the iPhone.
If you switch off the Bluetooth feature on the iPhone and
then switch it on, you should connect it again. Click
to the right side of
on the iPhone screen.
After the connection is successful,
appears.
Not
Connected
i-500
Connected
the Bluetooth
Notes:
Make sure the handset and the iPhone are no more
than a meter apart, so they are within operable range.
If the handset is not successfully paired within 2
minutes, after a long beep, it will automatically leave
pairing mode. If you still want to pair, please repeat the
steps of pairing again.
Note:
To pair a new iPhone, remember to turn the Bluetooth
handset off and then turn it on again.