World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA EU A. 03/2009. Rev. 1.0 English.............................................................. 1 Contents Getting started Your headset overview ....................................................4 Button functions .............................................................6 Icons ............................................................................8 Charging the headset .................................................... 10 Wearing the headset ..................................................... 12 Using your headset Turning the headset on or off ......................................... 14 Changing a display language .......................................... 15 Pairing and connecting the headset ................................. 15 Using call functions ....................................................... 18 Using music control functions ......................................... 20 Setting a DNSe sound effect .......................................... 22 Listening to the FM radio ............................................... 23 Connecting the headset to a music player ........................ 24 E n g l i s h
Appendix Frequently asked questions ............................................ 25 Warranty and parts replacement ..................................... 27 Correct disposal of this product ...................................... 28 Correct disposal of batteries in this product ...................... 29 Specifications ............................................................... 30
Take the time to read through this user manual before using the SBH900 Bluetooth Headset. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwideBluetooth QD ID: Bxxxxxx More information about Bluetooth is available at www.bluetooth.com. E n g l i s h Safety.precautions 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 for repairs. When using your headset while driving, follow local regulations in the country or region you are in. Avoid storage at high temperatures (above 50 C/122 F), such as in a hot place or in direct sunlight, as this can damage performance and reduce battery life. Do not expose the headset or any of its parts to rain or other liquids. Do not use the headset in humid places or handle it with wet hands. At very high volumes, prolonged listening to the headset can damage your hearing.
Getting.started This section explains the proper use of your Bluetooth headset. Your.headset.overview 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4
Volume up button 1 2 Menu button 3 4 5 Charger jack Talk button Earphone jack Microphone 6 7 8 9 10 Display Power switch Volume down button Music control buttons Make sure that you have the following items with your headset:
travel adapter, neckstrap, earphone, and user manual. The items supplied with your headset may vary depending on your region. E n g l i s h
Button.functions Button Functions Talk Volume. control. Menu Press to make or answer a call. Press to end a call. Press and hold, and then slide [
enter Pairing mode. Press to unlock the touch buttons.
] to Touch to adjust the volume. During a call, touch and hold to mute the microphone. Touch to turn the FM radio on or off. Touch and hold to access or exit the language selection menu. During music playback, touch and hold to access or exit the DNSe menu. While listening to the FM radio, touch and hold to access saved radio stations.
Button Functions REW Play/Pause/
Stop. FF. Power Touch to skip backward. Touch and hold to scan backward in a file. Touch to begin or pause playback. Touch and hold to stop playback. Touch to skip forward. Touch and hold to scan forward in a file. Slide to turn the headset on or off. E n g l i s h
Icons Icon Descriptions Touch buttons locked Touch buttons unlocked Incoming call Dialled by voice Call in progress Connected to a Bluetooth device Music player connected Connected with both a Bluetooth device and music player
Icon Descriptions FM radio on Saved radio stations full No saved radio stations Bluetooth deactivated Microphone muted Battery power level E n g l i s h
Charging.the.headset This headset has a rechargeable internal battery which is non-
removable. Charge the battery completely before using the headset for the first time. Using.the.charger 1 Open the cover to the charger jack on the bottom of the headset. 2 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the charger jack.
0 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4 When the headset is fully charged (the battery full message appears), unplug the charger from the power outlet and the headset. Use only a Samsung-approved charger. Unauthorised chargers may cause an explosion or damage to the headset. The battery will gradually wear out while charging or discharging because it is a consumable part. You cannot use the headset while charging the battery. E n g l i s h When.the.battery.power.is.low The empty battery icon will blink and a low battery message will appear on the display. Recharge the battery. If the headset powers off during a call, the call will automatically transfer to your phone.
Wearing.the.headset 1 Plug the earphone into the earphone jack. 2 Put the earphone on your ear.
3 Attach the headset to your clothes or connect the headset to the neckstrap as shown below. E n g l i s h
Using.your.headset This section explains how to turn the headset on, pair and connect to the phone, and use various functions. Available functions and features may differ depending on your type of phone. Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your headset. Turning.the.headset.on.or.off To turn the headset on, slide [
turn on and show a power-on image. To turn the headset off, slide [
] to the off position.
] to the on position. The display will When the headset remains idle, the buttons are automatically locked. To unlock, press the Talk button.
Changing.a.display.language 1 Touch and hold [MODE] to access the language selection menu. 2 Touch [
] or [
] to select a language. 3 When you are finished, touch and hold [
] to save the setting. E n g l i s h Pairing.and.connecting.the.headset Pairing will create a unique and encrypted wireless link between two Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a Bluetooth phone and your Bluetooth headset. To use the headset with other Bluetooth devices, the devices must be paired. When trying to pair the two devices, keep the headset and the phone reasonably close together. After pairing, you can connect the two devices.
Pairing.and.connecting.the.headset.to.a.phone 1 To enter Pairing mode, slide [
] to the off position. 2 Press and hold the Talk button, then slide [
] to the on position. When you turn on the headset for the first time, it automatically enters Pairing mode. 3 Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the headset (see your phones user manual). 4 Select the headset (SBH900) from the list of devices found by your phone. 5 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 phone without requesting a PIN. This feature is available for phones that are compliant with Bluetooth version 2.1 or higher.
Disconnecting.the.headset To disconnect the headset from your phone, Slide [
Use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
] to the off position to turn the headset off. E n g l i s h Reconnecting.the.headset To reconnect the headset, Press the Talk button to reconnect to a device that supports the Headset Profile or Hands-Free Profile, or press [
device that supports the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile. Use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
] to reconnect to a
Using.call.functions Making.a.call Redialling.the.last.number Press the Talk button to redial the last number. For some phones, pressing the Talk button opens the call log list. Press the Talk button again to dial the selected number. Dialling.a.number.by.voice Press and hold 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. Ending.a.call Press the Talk button to end a call. Rejecting.a.call When a call comes in, press and hold the Talk button to reject a call.
Using.options.during.a.call You can use the following functions to control your call:
Adjusting.the.volume Touch [ / ] to adjust the volume. Muting.the.microphone Touch and hold [ / ] to mute the microphone. 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. E n g l i s h Answering.a.second.call When you hear call waiting tones, press the Talk button to end the first call and answer a second call. When you hear waiting tones, press and hold the Talk button to place the first call on hold and answer a second call. To switch between the current call and a held call, press and hold the Talk button.
Using.music.control.functions Listening.to.music 1 Touch [
]. Playback begins and sound output switches to the headset. 2 Control playback with the following buttons:
: Touch to pause or resume playback. Touch and hold to stop playback.
: Touch to skip backward. Touch and hold to scan backward.
: Touch to skip forward. Touch and hold to scan forward.
/ : Touch to adjust the volume.
0 Answering a call while listening to music files on your phone When a call comes in while listening to music files on your phone, your headset will alert you so that you can answer the call. 1 When the headset sounds incoming call tones, press the Talk button. The music stops and the call is connected with the caller. 2 When you have finished the conversation, press the Talk button to end the call. Your phone automatically resumes playback after the call. E n g l i s h
Setting.a.DNSe.sound.effect DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine) is a technology that enhances your listening experience. 1 While listening to music, touch and hold [MODE] to access the DNSe menu. 2 Touch [
] or [
] to select one of the following sound effects:
Speech Enhance mode Rock mode Normal mode Jazz mode Dance mode Concert Hall mode Studio mode 3 When you are finished, touch and hold [
] to save the setting.
Listening.to.the.FM.radio 1 Touch [MODE] to start the FM radio. 2 Touch [
] or [
] to select a radio station. You can also touch and hold [
radio stations.
] or [
] to scan through available 3 While listening to the FM radio, use the following functions:
E n g l i s h
] (up to 8 radio To save the radio station, touch and hold [
stations) To access the list of saved radio stations, touch and hold [MODE]
], To access a saved radio station from the list, touch [
then touch and hold [
To delete a saved radio station from the list, select a radio station, then touch and hold [
To answer an incoming call, press the Talk button.
] or [
4 To turn off the FM radio, touch [MODE].
Connecting.the.headset.to.a.music.player You can use your headset with a phone and a Bluetooth-enabled music player at the same time. 1 First, pair the headset with a phone. See page 14. 2 When successful, slide [
] to the off position. 3 Press and hold the Talk button, then slide [
] to the on position. 4 Search for, pair, and connect to the music player by following the instructions in the music players user manual. 5 Press the Talk button to connect to the paired phone. 6 When the phone and the music player are successfully connected to the headset, you can make or answer a call while listening to music.
Appendix Frequently.asked.questions Will.my.headset.work. with.laptops,.PCs,.and. PDAs?
Your headset will work with devices that support the same Bluetooth version and profiles. For specifications, see page 28. Why.do.I.hear.static. or.interference.while. on.a.call?
Will.my.headset. interfere.with.my.. cars.electronics,. radio,.or.computer?
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. 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. E n g l i s h
Can.other.Bluetooth. phone.users.hear.my. conversation?
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 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?
The.headset.does.not. fully.charge. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. The headset and the travel adapter may not have been connected properly. Separate the headset from the travel adapter, reconnect, and charge the headset.
E n g l i s h Warranty.and.parts.replacement Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for the period of one year from the original date of purchase.(Depending on your country, the length of warranty may vary.) If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased or a qualified service centre. The liability of Samsung and its appointed maintenance company is limited to the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit under warranty. The warranty is limited to the original purchaser A copy of your receipt or other proof of purchase is required for a proper warranty service The warranty is void if the serial number, date code label or product label is removed, or if the product has been subject to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or repair by unauthorised third parties Specifically exempt from any warranty are limited-life consumable components such as batteries and other accessories Samsung will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping. All repair work on Samsung products by unauthorised third parties voids any warranty
Correct.disposal.of.this.product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them 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 these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Correct.disposal.of.batteries.in.this.product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment. To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system. The rechargeable battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider. Specifications Item Specifications and description Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR Supported profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, Audio/
Video Remote Control Profile, Hands-Free Profile, Headset Profile Operating range Up to 30 feet (10 metres) Radio frequency X.XXX ~ X.XXX GHz Standby time Up to XXX hours*
Talk time Up to XXX hours*
Charging time Approximately X hours*
* Depending on the phone type and usage, the actual time may vary. Safety approvals FCC FCC ID: A3LSBH900 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 users authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada IC ID: 649E-SBH900 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) This device must 8 E n g l i s h 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. 9