JABRA SP 500 User Manual

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Bluetooth Speakerphone

User Manual

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1. Check for phone compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Charge the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3. Switching on the Jabra SP500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

4. “Pair“ with your Bluetooth® mobile phone

5. Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

6. Ending a call

7. Answering a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

8. Muting a call

9. Call-waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

11. Office mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Choosing speakerphone placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

13. Replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

14. Enhanced features (for Bluetooth mobile phones

with hands-free profile) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

15. Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

16. Storage of the Jabra SP500

17. Need more help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

18. Warranty

19. Certification and safety approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

20. Glossary

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Thank you

Thank you for purchasing a Jabra SP500, the most versatile Bluetooth speakerphone on the market. Jabra has become the market leader in handsfree communication products through the innovation and performance of our products. The Jabra SP500 is designed to perform superbly in any location – in the car, the home or the office.

Drive safely

Several studies have shown that cell phone usage while driving creates a distraction to the driver which may increase the likelihood of an accident. This distraction potential is not eliminated by the use of a hands-free phone. Hands-free phones have not been shown to be safer than hand-held phones with respect to driver distraction. When using the phone while driving, keep conversations short and resist any temptation to make notes or read documents. Before answering calls consider your circumstances. Pull off the road and park before making or answering calls when driving conditions require (e.g. bad weather, high traffic density, presence of children in the car, difficult junctions or maneuvers.)

Remember, driving comes first, not the call!

Abide by local laws.

Please check if the local laws where you live restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. It is the owner’s responsibility to use this product in compliance with the laws of the place where you live.

Jabra SP500 Overview

Multi-function Button

Indicator Light (Blue/Yellow/Red)

Volume Control

Mute Button

Microphone Boom

Pairing Button

Charging Socket

Speaker

BEFORE USING YOUR SPEAKERPHONE

Check for phone compatibility

The Jabra SP500 is compatible with most Bluetooth¹ (see You can check whether your phone has Bluetooth capability by visiting your phone manufacturer’s web site or Jabra’s web site (http://www.Jabra.com/JabraCMS/NA/ EN/MainMenu/Products/ProductFinder.htm) which has complete information on compatibility.

Charge the batteries

The Jabra SP500 comes complete with two 1.2-volt (AA 2000 mAh) rechargeable batteries that must be fully charged before you use the speakerphone for the first time.

1. Important: Remove the battery's protective plastic sheet to activate the

2. Plug the adapter jack into the speakerphone and the AC adapter or the

3. The red light will turn on when charging begins. After approximately two

4. Unplug the AC adapter or the vehicle power charger from the

5. You are now ready to “pair” the Jabra SP500 with your mobile phone.

6. Low power status is indicated by the yellow LED light flashing. Recharge

Switch on the Jabra SP500

1. Press and hold the multifunction button until you hear the start up

(See fig. 1. 1)

batteries.

vehicle power charger into a power socket.

hours, the red light will go out indicating that the Jabra SP500 is fully charged.

speakerphone.

section 4)

the SP500 with the AC adapter or vehicle power charger.

WARNING:

damage or destroy the speakerphone. We recommend that you use the rechargeable batteries supplied but you can use other brands.

use non-rechargeable batteries in your Jabra SP500.

Using another AC adapter other than the one provided may

Switching on the Jabra SP500

melody and the blue LED light flashes three times. When the speakerphone is in standby mode, the b

Please note that the blue light will automatically switch off after one minute in order to save power and to not distract when driving at night. The light will be re-activated upon any key press.

lue LED light flashes every three seconds.

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) mobile phones.

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You cannot

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Switch off the Jabra SP500

1. Press and hold the multifunction button for approximately five seconds

1. Ensure SP500 is switched on.

2. Press the pairing button until you see a

3. Set your Bluetooth phone to “discover” the speakerphone by following

4. Your phone should find the “Jabra SP500” speakerphone and ask if you

5. Enter

hear the shut down melody and the LED light has been switched

until you off completely.

“Pair”² with your Bluetooth mobile phone

(See section 3)

solid blue

two seconds), then

your phone’s instruction guide. Typically, the steps involve going to a “setup,” “connect,” or “Bluetooth” menu the option to “discover” a Bluetooth device*.

mobile phone in fig. 2)

want to pair with it. Confirm by pressing “yes” or “ok.”

passkey or PIN³ = 0000 (4 zeros)

IMPORTANT: If pairing was successful, the blue indicator light will briefly

flash rapidly before going back to flashing blue every three seconds. You will also hear the confirmation melody. If unsuccessful, the blue light remains solid, and you’ll need to re-attempt pairing. (See steps 3–5 above)

release

. Your speakerphone is now in pairing mode.

on your phone

light (approximately

and then selecting

(See example from a typical

, then press “yes” or “ok.”

USING YOUR Jabra SP500

Before using your Jabra SP500, ensure that the batteries are charged and the Jabra SP500 is paired (see item 3) with your Bluetooth mobile phone and switched on. The speakerphone can be used while being recharged from a wall socket or from the car charger.

Making a call

Using your mobile phone’s keypad

1. Dial number on keypad.

2. Press phone’s “send” key.

3. The Jabra SP500 has automatic volume control and will automatically adjust the speaker volume based on the relevant background noise. In order to adjust the volume according to your own preferences, use the volume control wheel.

Using voice-dialing (if supported by your phone)

1. Press and release once. You’ll hear one short beep while doing this.

2. You’ll then hear the voice-activation tone; say the name of the person you wish to call.

NOTE: Record voice tag via your mobile phone. If you have a Nokia phone you will be able to record the voice tags via your speakerphone.

Ending a call

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Press and release once.

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End call from your mobile phone’s keypad.

Answering a call

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After you hear the ring tone, press and release once.

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Answer the call with your mobile phone’s keypad. You may then need to

transfer the call to the speakerphone by pressing and releasing once (depending on your phone).

Muting a call

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To enable mute press the mute button for one second and you will hear a

short beep. You’ll see a

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To disable mute function press the

Call-waiting*

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It is recommended that you use your mobile phone’s keypad which

typically involves pressing the “send” button.

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Press and hold until you hear two beeps to answer the incoming call

and switch between calls (some phones do not support call-waiting via this method).

* See

Enhanced features

for mobile phones that support the hands-free profile. See section 13 for further details about Bluetooth profiles.

solid

yellow

light.

mute button

section for alternative call-waiting instructions

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Indicator light

To avoid the Jabra SP500’s LED light from distracting you when driving at night, the LED light will be switched off one minute after an active call. It is also possible to prevent the LED light from flashing by pressing and holding the mute button for 10 seconds until you hear a second beep. The Jabra SP500 will still function during this time. When you switch off the unit and then switch it back on again the LED light will begin flashing again.

Office mode

Office mode creates the appropriate sound sensitivity to provide optimal performance of the Jabra SP500 in the office or home environment. It's recommended that you only use this mode in the above mentioned environments.

• By pressing and holding the mute button for five seconds you will see the blue LED light flash rapidly and hear a short beep.

• To return to normal mode, repeat the above action.

When Jabra SP500 is in office standby mode, blue LED light flashes twice every three seconds.

For optimal performance during teleconferences, please ensure all

participants face the microphone

Choosing speakerphone placement

For optimal performance, place your Jabra SP500 in direct line of sight with your Bluetooth mobile phone. You will get better performance when there are no obstructions (including parts of your body) between the Jabra SP500 and your mobile phone. Ensure that the microphone is pointing towards your mouth for optimal sound clarity.

The Jabra SP500 comes with two mounting options for your vehicle.

• A clip for attaching to the sun visor on the windshield.

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and suction mount for use

To release the clip or suction mount – just pull the clip or suction mount outwards.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the speakerphone does not obstruct your view of the

road or other road users. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the Jabra SP500 does not create a safety hazard and that its positioning complies with Federal and State laws. The Jabra SP500 should also be positioned such that it does not interfere with any vehicle safety equipment, including air bags. The Jabra SP500 should be positioned securely. Please be aware that in the event of a crash, loose objects may contribute to driver injury by becoming projectiles.

(See fig. 3.3 and 4.3)

Replacing the batteries

The Jabra SP500 comes complete with two 1.2-volt (AA) rechargeable batteries. You may have to eventually replace the batteries. Please use standard rechargeable 1.2 volt (AA 2000 mAh) NiMh batteries.

1. Remove the back cover from the speakerphone and replace both batteries as indicated. Re-attach the back cover to the speakerphone.

Enhanced features (for Bluetooth mobile phones

with hands-free profile)

Bluetooth profiles⁴

communicate with each other. Bluetooth phones support different sets of profiles – most support both headset and hands-free profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to talk to each other they need to support the same Bluetooth profile. Jabra SP500 supports both the headset and hands-free profiles.

Although the Jabra SP500 is compatible with Bluetooth phones with either Bluetooth profile, enhanced features are available only for phones that support

the hands-free Bluetooth profile. Check your phone’s instruction guide or contact the phone manufacturer to find out if your phone supports the handsfree Bluetooth profile.

Enhanced features:

• Last number redial

While the speakerphone is on, press and hold beeps, release immediately.

• Rejecting an incoming call

When your phone rings, press and hold release immediately.

• Call-waiting

When your phone notifies you of another incoming call while you’re on a call, press and hold

• Putting a call on hold

While you’re on a call, press and hold release immediately. Repeat to retrieve the call.

are protocols through which Bluetooth devices

(when not on a call)

until you hear 2 short

(when not on a call)

until you hear 2 short beeps,

(swapping between two calls)

until you hear 2 short beeps, release immediately.

until you hear 2 short beeps,

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