BlackBerry Universal Headset
HS-250
User Guide and Safety Information
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Contents
Getting started................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Components....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety information.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Pairing the headset............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Using the headset............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
LED notifications................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety and product information......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Important safety information............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Electrical safety.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Battery safety and disposal................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Audio safety guidelines...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Device disposal................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Safe use guidelines............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Drive safely!........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Accessories......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Antenna care...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Operating and storage temperatures................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Interference with electronic equipment............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Dangerous areas................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless
Devices............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Service................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Additional safety guidelines............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Compliance information..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Product information........................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Legal notice........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
User Guide and Safety Information
Getting started
Components
Getting started
Safety information
Before you get started, please read the safety and operation instructions in this guide before using the BlackBerry
Universal Headset or any accessories provided with the headset. Keep this guide in a safe place so that you can refer to it
whenever you need it.
The headset uses 128-bit encryption software. In some countries there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth enabled and
wireless devices with encryption software. Check with your local authorities for the restrictions in your area.
> Important: In some countries, regions, states, or provinces there might be restrictions on the use of any mobile devices while
driving. You are responsible for knowing and complying with the local laws and regulations in the area that you use the
headset.
To find the latest safety and product information, visit www.blackberry.com/go/docs.
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User Guide and Safety Information
Getting started
Pairing the headset
Pair and connect the headset with your BlackBerry device
Before you can use your headset, you need to pair it with your BlackBerry device. When you turn on the headset for the first
time, it's already in pairing mode.
1. Slide the power switch on your headset to the On position.
2. On the Home screen of your BlackBerry device, go to the Bluetooth settings.
• For devices running BlackBerry Device Software 7.0 or later, click
Manage Connections icon > Networks and connections > Bluetooth Connections > Turn Bluetooth On > Add New
Device > Search.
3. Click BlackBerry HS-250.
4. If you receive a prompt to enter a passkey, type 0000 on your BlackBerry device.
5.
Press the key on the keyboard.
If you are disconnected, you can press and hold the Call control button for 5 seconds to turn on pairing mode at any time.
To turn off the prompt that appears on your BlackBerry device when connecting and pairing, press the Menu key > Device
Properties and set the Trusted field to Yes. For more information, click the Help icon on the Home screen of your BlackBerry
device.
For information about how to pair a third-party Bluetooth enabled device with your headset, see the help that came with that
device.
To pair your headset with an additional device, press and hold the Call control button for 5 seconds and complete the pairing
procedure above.
Using the headset
Call tasks
You can complete the following call tasks when your headset is paired and connected with your device.
Action
Make a call Press and hold until you hear 1 beep. Say a voice command.
Answer a call Tap 1 time
Answer a second call Tap 1 time
Call control button
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Action Call control button
Return to the first call or switch between calls Press and hold until you hear 1 beep.
Join two calls Press and hold until you hear 2 beeps.
End a call Tap 2 times
Turn on mute Tap 1 time
When mute is turned on, your headset beeps periodically.
Turn off mute Tap 1 time
Ignore a call Tap 2 times
Redial the last phone number Tap 2 times
Getting started
Common tasks
Action Call control button
Turn on pairing mode Press and hold for 5 seconds.
Cancel pairing mode Tap 1 time
Clear pairing list Press and hold for 8 seconds while sliding the power switch to
the On position.
Voice confirmations
Your headset helps confirm the actions you've completed with short statements (in English) that you hear through your
headset.
Action
Turned on mute "Muted"
Turned off mute "Unmuted"
Switched between 2 calls "Call swapped"
Redialed a phone number "Redialing last number"
Ended a call "Call ended"
Bluetooth® connection is no longer active "Disconnected"
Battery power level is below 10% Battery low"
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Voice confirmation