Belkin F4U037 User Manual

AirCast Auto

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTIONS 1 2 3 654 7Table of Con tents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Initial Setup. ...........................................3

3 Daily Use .............................................. 6

Connecting ...............................................6

Managing Phone Calls ......................................6

Managing Multiple Calls/Call-Waiting ..........................7

Managing Music ...........................................7

Online Audio Services .......................................8

Disconnecting .............................................8

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4 Troubleshooting. .......................................9

5 Safety Warnings ....................................... 10

6 Information ........................................... 11

7 Tip Sheet for the Button ................................ 14

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INTRODUCTION

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Features

• Talk hands-free on your iPhone or other Bluetooth-enabled phone

• Listen to your iTunes music or other audio files, including Internet

radio, from your Bluetooth-enabled device wirelessly through your
car stereo

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INTRODUCTION

Mount Button Power Aux 3.5mm

Audio Cable

Aux 3.5mm Audio

Extension cable

What’s in the Box

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INITIAL SETUP

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Connect to power and AUX:

1. Insert the power plug into your car’s 12V power outlet (also known

as the cigarette lighter).

2. Insert the audio cable into your car’s AUX port. If the cable is too
short, use the extension cable included in the package.

3. Turn on your car stereo and set the input source to AUX.

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Place the Button:

1. Find a smooth and flat surface on the dashboard in front of you

that is within easy reach but will not interfere with driving. The
built-in microphone is housed in the button so it should be as close
to your mouth and as directly in front of you as possible. See image
for some recommended areas:

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2. Make sure the surface is dry and free of dirt.

3. Peel away the back of the mounting disc to expose the adhesive

and stick it to the dashboard.

4. The button will magnetically attach to the mounting disc. The
button can be easily removed and stored when not in use.

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Pair your phone:

1. Press and hold the button until the light ring star ts flashing. The

button light will briefly turn off before it star ts flashing. Do not
release the button until it starts flashing.

2. On your phone, go to the Bluetooth settings menu.

3. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.

4. On some phones, set your Bluetooth to search for

new connections.

5. Select the AirCast Auto from the list of accessories.

6. If asked for a pass code, type in “0000”.

7. When paired successfully, the light ring will turn solid blue.

8. Some phones may ask if you want to connect. Select “Yes”.

Pairing with a different phone:

Only one phone can be paired to the AirCast Auto at any one time. To
pair a different phone:

1. Put the AirCast Auto into sleep mode by pressing and holding
the button until the light ring turns off, and then immediately let
go of the button.

2. Repeat the pairing instructions listed previously.

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DAILY USE

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Connecting

To connect to the AirCast Auto:

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1. If you’re already on a call or listening to music via a Bluetooth
headset, turn the headset off so that your phone is free to connect
to the AirCast Auto.

2. Turn your car stereo on and set the input source to AUX.

3. Make sure there’s power to the AirCast Auto—the light ring will be

solid orange.

4. Tap the button and the AirCast Auto will attempt to re-connect with
the same phone it last connected to.

5. When successfully connected, the light ring will turn solid blue.

6. If you’re already on a call or listening to music, the audio will

transfer to your car speakers.

Note: After 10 minutes of inactivity, the AirCast Auto will go into

sleep mode and the light ring will turn off. When that happens, tap
the button to wake it and it will immediately attempt to connect to
the same phone it last connected to.

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Managing Phone Calls

Make a call:

• Place calls as you normally do on your phone and the call audio
will be heard through your car stereo.

Make a call using voice-dialing:

• If your phone supports voice-dialing, press and hold the button
until you hear your phone prompt for a command (about one
second).

Answer a call:

• When an incoming call is detected, the light ring will flash blue.

• Tap the button to answer the call and the light ring will return to

solid blue.

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Managing Multiple Calls/Call-Waiting

Answer a second incoming call:

• Tapthebutton.

Switch between two calls:

• Tapthebutton.

End the second call:

• Double-tapthebut ton.

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Managing Music

Play:

• Tap the button and your phone will play whatever music was
last playing.

• To change the music selection, use the controls on the phone.

To pause/un-pause the music:

• Tap the button and the music will pause.

• If the music is already paused, tapping the button will un-pause it.

• If a call comes in while listening to music, the music will

automatically pause.

Skip songs:

• To skip to the next song, double-tap the button.

• This may not work for all phones.

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Online Audio Services

If you use audio-streaming services or apps such as Pandora® or
iheartradio
audio through your car stereo. If the sound comes out of your phone
instead of the car speakers:

1. Check to make sure the phone is connected to the AirCast Auto.

2. Check the service or app setting to make sure the Bluetooth option

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, you might be able to use AirCast Auto to enjoy streaming

is enabled and the sound output is set to Bluetooth.

Disconnecting

To disconnect from the AirCast Auto, press and hold the button until the
light ring goes off, and then immediately release the button.

Note: If you’re on a call, the audio will transfer back to the phone after a few
seconds. If you’re listening to music, depending on the phone, the music will
pause or continue playing with the sound coming out of your phone.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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You can quickly solve most problems with your AirCast Auto by
following the advice in this section.

The audio is not coming out of the stereo speakers.

Solutions:

• MakesureboththecarstereoandtheA irCastAutoarepoweredon.

• Makesuretheaudiocableiscor rectlyandfirmlyconnectedtothe

aux-in jack of your vehicle.

• Makesureyourcarste reoissettotheAUXinputsetting.

• Makesurethestereovolumeissettoacomfortablelisteninglevel.

• MakesurethatyouriPhone,iPodtouch,orotherBluetooth-enabled

device is connected via Bluetooth to the AirCast Auto.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

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Your AirCast Auto requires full concentration and both hands to install.

Do not attempt to connect your AirCast Auto while driving. Do
not attempt to adjust or retrieve an unsecured AirCast Auto while
driving. Adjust the position of your AirCast Auto so that it does not

interfere with any of the operating controls of the vehicle or your view of
the road.

Do not use this apparatus near water (for example, a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool, or other
areas located near water).

Unplug this product from the cigarette lighter or power outlet before
cleaning. Clean only with a dry cloth.

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Unplug this apparatus when unused for long periods of time.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Belkin does not assume any responsibility for personal injury or property
damage incurred due to hazardous driving as a result of interaction with
the AirCast Auto, iPhone, iPod, or other Bluetooth-enabled device.

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INFORMATION

FCC Statement

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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.
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 the 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 of the following measures:

• Re orient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 which the receiver is connected.

• Consultthedealer oranexperiencedradio/ TVte chnicianforhelp.

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Belkin International, Inc., is not responsible for any interference caused
by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

ICES

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada RSS-210.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformit y

This device complies with the essential requirements of the
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, and the
low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. A copy of the European Union CE
marking “Declaration of Conformity” may be obtained at the website:
www.belkin.com/doc

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INFORMATION

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Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty

What this warranty covers.

Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of
this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design,
assembly, material, or workmanship.

What the period of coverage is.

Belkin warrants the Belkin product for one year.

What will we do to correct problems?

Product Warranty.

Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of
charge (except for shipping charges for the product). Belkin reserves the
right to discontinue any of its products without notice, and disclaims any
limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products. In the
event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product (for example,
because it has been discontinued), Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit
toward the purchase of another product from Belkin.com in an amount equal
to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase
receipt as discounted by its natural use.

What is not covered by this warranty?

All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not
provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole
expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product
has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.

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The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such
as flood, lightning, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear
and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low
voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program,
or system equipment modification or alteration.

How to get service.

To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:

1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 12045 E. Waterfront Drive,

Playa Vista, CA 90094, Attn: Customer Service, or call
(800)-223-5546, within 15 days of the Occurrence.

Be prepared to provide the following information:
a. The part number of the Belkin product.
b. Where you purchased the product.
c. When you purchased the product.
d. Copy of original receipt.

2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you
on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to
proceed with your claim.

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INFORMATION

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Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All
costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be
borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion,
that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin
may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to
inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if any,
of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such
estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment
must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized.
Whenever claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated
under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.

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How state law relates to the warranty.

THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN.
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING
OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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