Headset User Manual thank you Thank you for purchasing the Nica Bluetooth Headset; we hope you enjoy using it. The team at Maverick is dedicated to making beautiful, technically innovative products for people who appreciate how an object looks as much as how it works. Check www.mavericklifestyle.com for additional information on Nica, new products, and accessories. drive safely Please check your local laws concerning use of mobile phones while driving. Some laws may ban phone usage entirely, while others may require you to use a handsfree headset like Nica. Your Nica headset is designed to work with the Maverick Car Dock that plugs into your cigarette lighter. The Car Dock provides a convenient location to store and charge your Nica in the car. Always abide by the law and drive safely.
nica features and specifications right ear crescent sliding power button volume down button charging socket speaker port left ear crescent plug answer button volume up button LED light fig. 1 Unique boom-less, open air design no protrusion into your ear Able to receive calls while charging on the Desk Dock or Car Dock Noise-cancellation technology for excellent sound, especially in the car Rechargeable battery Sliding power switch simple to tell if Nica is on or off 3.5 hours talk time / 100 hours standby time 0.5 ounces (14 grams) Operating range up to 30 feet (10 meters) Magnetic attachment to charging docks for effortless charging Automatic reconnection to your phone when used with the Nica Car Dock Headset and Hands-free Bluetooth profiles Bluetooth version v1.2 compatible
charging nica Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet, then connect the AC adapter to the Desk Dock as shown in figure 2. Place Nica on top of the Desk Dock to begin charging. The magnetic attachment will pull Nica onto the Desk Dock in the correct orientation. It is best to charge Nica fully before using it for the first time. This takes about one hour. The LED light on Nica will shine solid red while Nica is charging. When Nica is fully charged, the red light will turn off. If Nica is powered on while on the dock, the LED light will also blink blue every few seconds. Nica is fully functional while charging. If Nica is connected to your phone (described below) you can answer calls with Nica by simply placing Nica on your ear and pressing the Answer button. For the best performance, we recommend that you charge Nica daily. pairing first time setup fig. 3 fig. 4 Before you use Nica, you must pair it with your Bluetooth-
enabled phone:
1. Put Nica in pairing mode: Turn on Nica by sliding the Power switch. (See arrow in fig. 3). The LED will blink twice every few seconds. a. Hold down the Answer button as shown in fig.4 until the LED flashes blue and red. 2. Set your Bluetooth phone to look for Nica:
a. Find your phones Bluetooth settings, which are usually located in the SETUP or CONNECTIONS menu. Look for the word Bluetooth, or the Bluetooth logo:
fig. 2 Different phones have different choices in the Bluetooth menu, such as:
i. look for devices, or ii. add devices, or iii. discover
b. Your phone will find Nica and ask if you want to pair/
bond with it. When you accept, your phone will ask you to enter a passkey or a PIN. Enter 0000 (4 zeroes) as your PIN c. Your phone and Nica are now paired and connected. Note that when your phone is connected, the Bluetooth
) appears on the phone display, usually The Nica website provides detailed information for pairing with specific mobile phones www.mavericklifestyle.com/
nica/support logo (
at the top. Once you have paired Nica with your phone, Nica will always automatically connect to your phone whenever you turn Nica on near your phone. When Nica is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth (logo here) logo appears on the phones screen. Anytime the Blue-
tooth (logo here) logo appears on the phone display, Nica is connected and the call audio will be sent through Nica. using nica WEARINg POSITION For best audio quality, Nica should be worn as shown in the picture in the front of this manual. The spring-loaded ear cres-
cent swings out to make attaching Nica easy, and gently pulls Nica against your ear. CONTROLLINg NICA When Nica and your phone are connected, all calls are auto-
matically transferred to Nica. You can answer the phone call and change the volume of the headset on either the phone or on Nica. The following chart shows the basic operation:
ANSWERINg A CALL When you receive a call, press the Answer button once to answer the call, OR, Some phones allow you to press the answer button on your phone but send and receive the audio through Nica. ADjUSTINg THE VOLUME Tap the Volume button up or down (+ or -) to adjust the volume, OR, Adjust the volume up on or down using the volume control on the phone. The volume on Nica is adjusted either way. NOTE: When the maximum or minimum volume is reached while adjusting on Nica, you will hear a tone when you press the volume button.
ENDINg A CALL When you want to end the call, tap Nicas Answer button once, OR Press the End Call button on your phone. CONNECTINg NICA TO YOUR PHONE If Nica is not connected to your phone (there is no Bluetooth logo on the phone display), tap the Answer button and Nica will reconnect to your phone. The Bluetooth logo should appear within a few seconds. DISCONNECTINg NICA FROM YOUR PHONE Press and hold the Answer button and Nica will disconnect from your phone, OR Turn Nica off using the Power button. IgNORINg A CALL*
When you receive a call you do not wish to answer, press and hold Nicas Answer button for 3 seconds to ignore the call. VOICE DIALINg*
Tap the Answer button once and you will be prompted to begin voice dialing. REDIAL*
Tap the Answer button twice and you will automatically redial the last person you called.
*Please check your phones user manual to determine if it supports these features. Nica also stays active and connected while charging on the Desk Dock (provided with Nica) or on the Car Dock (available at mavericklifestyle.com), allowing you to easily pick it up to make or answer a call. understanding nicas flashing light indicators COLOR Blue FREqUENCY once every second MODE active on a call Blue Blue Red Red once every 3 seconds standby mode, connected to phone twice every 3 seconds standby mode, not connected to phone once every 3 seconds low battery always on charging on the Desk Dock or Car Dock Blue / Red alternately flashing pairing mode
making nica comfortable for you SETTINg UP FOR THE WEARINg ON LEFT EAR Nica comes set up to be worn on the right ear, but Nica can be worn on your left ear also. Nica comes with a separate left ear crescent. If you prefer to wear Nica on your left ear, the follow-
ing directions show you how to remove the right ear crescent and install the left ear crescent:
1. If the foam cover is installed, remove it by unsnapping it along the edges of the foam. gently pull the foam around and off of the charging socket. 2. Remove the small rubber plug in the left ear crescent socket as shown in fig. 5. You might need to pry it out with a finger-
nail or pencil tip. 3. Remove the right ear crescent by pushing and rotating in the direction of the arrows in fig. 6. 4. To install the left ear crescent, match the two gray circular markings on the left ear crescent and headset, shown in fig. 7, to insure that the left ear crescent is attached in the correct position. Press the left ear crescent into the socket, as shown in fig. 8. match up circular gray markings fig. 7 answer button fig. 8 NOTE: The right ear crescent includes a gray circle marking that corresponds with a gray circle marking on the headset. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the left ear crescent is installed in the correct orientation, as shown. 5. Press the small rubber plug into the right ear crescent socket. fig. 5 fig. 6
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removing or replacing the foam cover You can remove the foam cover. Pull up on the edge of the foam and unsnap the cover all around the headset. gently stretch the foam cover around and off of the charge socket. To attach the foam cover, make sure that the foam cover is aligned with headset so that the speaker notch is placed over the speaker port, as shown in fig. 9. Press around the edges of the foam cover to snap it into place. gently stretch the square center opening in the foam over and around the charging socket. fig. 9 speaker notch cleaning nica gently wipe down Nica with a lightly damp cloth. Lightly blow into any open areas to clean out any dust that may have collected. troubleshooting guide Nica is not connected with my phone the Bluetooth logo (
) doesnt appear on my phones screen. Make sure that Nica is paired with your phone Press Nicas Answer button once, or switch Nica off and then on again to reconnect My phone rings, but I dont hear anything through Nica. If Nica isnt connected to your phone, the audio from the call wont be sent to Nica. Make sure that Nica is con-
nected to your phone by pressing the answer button once, or powering Nica off and then on. The Bluetooth logo
if Nica is connected.
) should appear on your phones display Nica is connected but I cant hear anything in my headset. Turn up Nicas volume you can turn up the volume both on Nica, and by using your phones volume control. When I dock Nica, how do I know it is charging?
Nicas LED will turn solid red when it is charging. If it not solid red, then Nica is fully charged. If the LED doesnt turn solid red and you suspect that Nica is not charged, make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the Desk Dock, and into an AC power socket. For more help, contact Maverick Lifestyle Support:
Web: www.mavericklifestyle.com/nica/support Email: support@mavericklifestyle.com Phone: 877-320-8890 RETURN POLICY If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your Nica Bluetooth headset, you can return the headset to Maverick within 20 calendar days of the purchase date of the product and receive a full refund. To obtain a refund, call 877-320-8890, or send an email to info@mavericklifestyle. com. To obtain a refund, the product must be returned to Maverick in the original packaging and with all of the original contents of the box, including manuals. To receive a refund the product must be undamaged and in good working order. WARRANTY COVERAgE Mavericks warranty obligations for the Nica Bluetooth headset are limited to the terms set forth below:
Maverick, as defined below, warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 (NINETY) DAYS from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser
(Warranty Period). If a hardware defect arises and a valid claim is received by Maverick within the Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, Maverick will either (1) repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts; (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product; or (3) refund the purchase price of the product. Maverick may request that you replace defective parts with user-install-
able parts that Maverick provides in fulfillment of its warranty obligation. A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part that has been installed in accordance with instructions provided by Maverick, assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides longer coverage for you.
When a refund is given, the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to Maverick. If a defect arises and a valid claim is received by Maverick after the first ninety (90) days of the Warranty Period, a shipping and handling charge may apply to any repair or exchange of the product undertaken by Maverick. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Limited Warranty applies only to the product manufactured by or for Maverick that can be identified by the Nica trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to it. Maverick does not warrant that the operation of the prod-
uct will be uninterrupted or error-free. Maverick is not responsible for dam-
age arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the products use. This warranty does not apply: (a) to damage caused by use with non-
Maverick products; (b) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (c) to damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by Maverick; or (d) to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MAVERICK SPE-
CIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDINg, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AgAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF MAVERICK CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY MAVERICK IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAVERICK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEqUENTIAL DAMAgES RESULTINg FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEgAL THEORY, INCLUDINg BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS (INCLUDINg LOSS OF PROFITS ON CONTRACTS); LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY; LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINgS;
LOSS OF BUSINESS; LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF gOODWILL; LOSS OF REPUTATION. THE FOREgOINg LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INjURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND gROSS NEgLIgENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS. CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REgULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIgHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REgULATIONS. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con-
sequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province. This Limited Warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product purchase took place. Maverick, the warrantor under this Limited Warranty, is identified at the end of this document according to the country or region in which the product purchase took place. OBTAININg WARRANTY SERVICE Please access and review the online help resources referred to in the documentation accompanying this hardware product before seeking warranty service. If the product is still not functioning properly after mak-
ing use of these resources, access the online website: www.Maverick. com/support for instructions on how to obtain warranty service. You must follow Mavericks warranty processes. Maverick provides warranty service by either requiring you to send the defective device to Mavericks repair facility, or by sending you customer-
installable replacement parts. Service options, parts availability and response times may vary according to the country in which service is requested. Service options are subject to change at any time. You may be responsible for shipping and handling charges if the product cannot be serviced in the country in which service is requested. If you seek service in a country that is not the country of purchase, you will comply with all applicable export laws and regulations and be responsible for all custom duties, V.A.T. and other associated taxes and charges. For international service, Maverick may repair or exchange defective products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards. In accordance with applicable law, Maverick may require that you furnish proof of purchase details and/or comply with registration requirements before receiving warranty service. Please refer to the accompanying documentation for more details on this and other mat-
ters on obtaining warranty service. Maverick will maintain and use customer information in accordance with the Maverick Customer Privacy Policy accessible at www.Maverick.com/legal/privacy. CERTIFICATION AND SAFETY APPROVALS FCC 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. Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device in any way. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Maverick Lifestyle Corp. will void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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 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. INDUSTRY CANADA 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. 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. BLUETOOTH The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIg, Inc. and any use of such marks by Maverick Lifestyle is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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2006 Nica, Maverick Lifestyle Corporation. All rights reserved. Nica is a registered trademark of the Maverick Lifestyle Corporation. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIg, Inc. and any use of such marks by Maverick is under license. U.S. and Foreign Patents are pending on this product.