Uniden BT229 User Manual

BT229 Bluetooth®
Headset User’s Guide

Also in this package:

AC (indoor) power adapter Extra ear cushion

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Getting to Know the Headset

Ear

hook

Volume

DOWN

Multi­function
button
(

MFB

)

LED

Ear

cushion

Microphone

Power connecter

Volume

UP

Ear

hook

Volume

DOWN

Multi­function
button
(

MFB

)

LED

Ear

cushion

Microphone

Power connecter

Volume

UP

What the LED colors mean

Color State Meaning

The headset is currently

Steady

Red

Flashing

Flashing The headset is turned on.

1 ash every 5

Blue

seconds

2 ashes every
5 seconds

Red &

Alternating

blue

* Specications and features are subject to change without notice.
2

ash

charging. When the battery is
fully charged, the LED turns o.

The headset is turned o. If the
headset is also beeping, the
battery is low.

The headset is in standby
and not paired to a Bluetooth
device.

The headset is currently paired
to a Bluetooth device.

The headset is in pairing mode.

Using the headset at excessive

Using the headset at excessive

volume can cause permanent

volume can cause permanent

hearing loss. To reduce the

hearing loss. To reduce the

risk of hearing damage, use

risk of hearing damage, use

the minimum volume level

the minimum volume level

necessary (see page 13).

necessary (see page 13).

What the buttons do

The headset initiates the function only after the button is released.

Press it to

Multi-function button (

MFB

)

In standby: Redial the most recently
dialed number.

During an incoming call: Answer the call.
During a call: Hang up.

Press & hold it for
2 seconds to 4 seconds to

In standby: Activate voice dialing.
During an incoming call: Reject the call.
During a call: Transfer the call to your

phone (or back).

Turn the
headset on
or o.

Press it to

UP

Volume

During a call: Increase
the call volume.

DOWN

Volume

During a call: Decrease
the call volume.

Press & hold it for
2 seconds to 4 seconds to

NA

During a call: Mute the
microphone.

During a call-waiting call: Put the active
call on hold and switch to the waiting call.

During a call-waiting call: Hang up the
active call and switch to the waiting call.

3

Setting Up Your Headset

Charge the battery

Before using your headset, charge the battery until the red LED is solid on (about 2 hours).

►

Charging the battery completely (and keeping it charged) will help you get the longest possible
talk and standby time out of the battery.

Connect the adapter to the power connector on the top of the headset, then plug it into any

►

standard 120 V AC (regular indoor) power outlet.
When the battery needs to be recharged, you will hear warning beeps every 20 seconds and see

►

the red LED (depending on your headset status).

Use ONLY the AC adapter supplied with the headset! Using any other adapter could

damage your headset, create a re hazard, or cause a risk of electric shock!

Pair the headset to your Bluetooth phone

Pairing is like “introducing” two Bluetooth devices and giving them permission to connect
to each other. If you want to use the headset with more than one phone, you need to pair
it with each phone separately. Once you pair a phone to the headset, the two devices can
connect automatically whenever they can detect each other.

4

Make sure the headset is powered o and the power adapter is not connected (you can’t use the

1)
headset while it’s charging).

Press and hold

2)

MFB

until the LED ashes alternating red and blue (approximately 6 seconds),

then release. The headset is in pairing mode and should be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
On your phone, start a search for Bluetooth headsets or handsfree devices. (This process may

3)
take several seconds, and it will be dierent for each phone; see your phone’s manual for
detailed instructions.)

Your phone should discover a device called a

4)

BT229

or

BT229 headset

, When your phone asks if

you want to pair with this device, answer yes.
When your phone prompts you for a PIN code or password to pair with the BT229 enter

5)
When the headset is paired, the blue LED ashes twice every 5 seconds; your phone might also

6)

0000

display a conrmation message.

If the blue LED ashes once every 5 seconds, the headset is

not paired. Try the pairing procedure again.

.

5

Connect to your phone

Most phones connect to the headset as soon as you pair it; if yours won’t, turn the headset
o and back on. If headset still won’t connect, check your phone’s owner’s manual for
additional Bluetooth information.

Once the headset is paired:

Whenever you turn the headset on, it will automatically try to connect to whatever device it was

►

connected to last.
If the headset loses the connection (e.g., if your phone is out of range), it should reconnect

►

automatically. To manually reconnect, press

MFB

.

Using Your Headset

Turning the
headset on

Turning the
headset o

6

To turn the headset on, press and hold
you hear the turn-on melody (about 4 seconds).

Press and hold

MFB

until the red LED ashes and you hear the turn-o

melody (about 4 seconds).

MFB

until the blue LED ashes and

Put your headset on

Put the
cushion in
your ear.

Put the
cushion in
your ear.

Place the

hook

behind

your

ear.

Place the

hook

behind

your

ear.

Insert the ear cushion, then
wrap the earhook behind
your ear.

Everyone’s ear has a sweet
spot, a particular angle
of the speaker where the
audio comes in loud and
clear. Take a few minutes to
move the headset around until you nd the best angle for the ear cushion.

Wearing the headset
on your left ear:

If you want to wear the headset
on your left ear, take the
earhook o and turn it over.

7

Available Features

After the headset is connected, you can use the following features:

Make the call from your mobile phone as usual; your phone should automatically

Make a call

Answer a call While the phone is ringing, press

End a call Press

Reject an
incoming call

Transfer a call

Redial the
last number

Mute the
microphone

8

send the call to the headset; if it doesn’t, press and hold
send the call to the headset manually.

MFB

.

MFB

.

While the phone is ringing, press and hold

MFB

for at least 2 seconds. Wait until

you hear a beep before you release the button.

Press and hold

MFB

for 2 seconds to transfer the current call from your phone to

headset (and back).

With the phone in standby, press

MFB

. The headset automatically dials the last

number you dialed from your phone.

During a call, press and hold

DOWN

for 2 seconds. The headset plays a melody
every 10 seconds to remind you the microphone is muted and the caller can’t
hear you. To turn the microphone back on, press either UP or

MFB

for 2 seconds to

DOWN

.

Call Waiting

To use this feature, you must subscribe to Call Waiting through your service

provider, and your phone must support the hands-free prole.

To put your current call on hold and switch to a waiting call, press and hold UP until you hear 3

►

beeps (about 4 seconds). When you release the button, you’ll be connected to the waiting call.
(Press and hold UP again to switch back to the original call.)

To hang up your current call and switch to a waiting call: press and hold

►

DOWN

for about 4

seconds. Wait until you hear 3 beeps, then release the button.

Voice-activated dialing

To use this feature, your phone must support voice dialing, and

all voice commands must already be programmed.

To activate voice dialing, make sure your phone is in standby. Then, press and hold

►

you hear a beep (about 2 seconds).
Use your pre-programmed voice commands as you would with your phone. (For best results, try

►

recording your voice tags through your headset. )

MFB

until

9

Using the Multipoint Function

The headset supports simultaneous connection with 2 mobile phones with full control of
each one. (This feature may not be compatible with some mobile phones.)

Pairing to more than one phone

Pair the headset to the rst phone following the instructions on page 6. When you hear a
high-pitched, short double-beep, pair the headset to the second phone.

Using both phones

The headset stays connected to both phones until a call comes in. If you answer the call, the

►

headset automatically disconnects from the other phone while the call is active. When you hang
up, the headset automatically reconnects to the other phone.
Only one phone at a time can be on an active call.

►

The headset plays a dierent ring tone for each phone so you know which one is ringing. To

►

answer the incoming call, press
All the button functions remain the same for the rst phone (the one you paired rst).

►

To use last number redial on the second phone, press and hold

►

(When you hear a beep, release the button.)
To activate voice dialing on the second phone, press and hold UP for about 2 seconds. (When

►

you hear a beep, release the button.)

10

MFB

as usual.

DOWN

for about 2 seconds.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

If you have problems with the headset, see the suggestions in the table below. If these
suggestions don’t help, contact customer support (see the cover for contact information).

If... Try...

The headset won’t turn on. Charging the battery completely.•

Making sure your phone is in pairing mode. Check your phone’s manual for
The headset won’t pair with
my phone.

The headset paired with
my phone, but I can’t hear
anything through it.

The headset keeps beeping,
and I don’t know why.

I can hear the caller, but the
audio is very weak or soft.

•
instructions on Bluetooth device pairing.
Turning the headset o. Wait at least 10 seconds, then try again.

•
Seeing if your phone supports the Bluetooth Headset or Hands Free proles.

•
Making sure the call connected and is still active.

•
Making sure the phone transferred the call to the headset. Press and hold

•

MFB

for two seconds to transfer the call.

Seeing if the battery is getting low. If the LED is blinking red, charge the

•
battery.
Seeing if your phone has lost the network signal. If your phone sounds an

•
alert when it can’t connect to the network, the headset passes on this alert by
beeping every 5 seconds.

Turning the speaker volume up.

•
Moving closer to your phone (if you aren’t carrying it).

•
Keeping the battery fully charged; As the battery starts to run out, the speaker

•
gets softer.

General Information

You cannot use the headset while it is recharging.

•
Bluetooth wireless devices have a maximum range

•
of 30 feet (10 m); the actual range varies depending
on current conditions (obstacles, battery power,
interference, etc.).
The headset can be connected only to devices

•
that support the Bluetooth headset or hands-free
prole. This product is not compatible with standard
cordless phones.

Battery life

With average use, the battery should provide about

•
6 hours of talk time and 7 days of standby time. If a
battery is new or left unused for a long time, it can
have reduced capacity the rst few times you use it.
For maximum battery life, keep the battery charged.
When the battery only has enough charge for about

•
15 minutes of talk time, the headset triggers a low
battery alert: you’ll hear a periodic beep, and the
LED changes from blue to red.
When the battery no longer has enough charge to

•
operate the headset, the headset will power o;
you won’t be able to turn it back on until you charge
the battery.

Noise or Static on the Headset

The most common cause of noise or static on any
wireless device is interference. Bluetooth devices
operate in the ISM band (2.402 GHz ~ 2.480 GHz);
any equipment operating in this frequency range
might interfere with the headset. Some common
sources of interference in this range are

Equipment that uses microwaves, especially

•
microwave ovens
Wireless LAN equipment or WiFi connections

•
Other Bluetooth devices or computers

•
Certain cordless telephones

•
Certain medical equipment and appliances

•

If you have problems with static during calls, look for
one of these interference sources. Try moving away
from the suspected source.
If the noise continues, there may be interference
on your phone itself, and any noise in the phone’s
connection will come through on the headset, too.
Transfer the call to your phone and see if the audio
quality improves. If it doesn’t, look around for things
that can interfere with your phone.

Safety and Handling Information

For maximum product life, do not drop, throw, or
crush the headset. Do not expose it to humidity, dust,
or temperatures above 125 F.

Cleaning the headset

If necessary, remove the earhook. Dampen a lint-

•
free cloth with water or a cleaner specially designed
for electronics, and gently wipe the headset clean.
Do not expose this product to liquid (water, alcohol,

•
etc.) or submerse in liquid for any reason.

Avoiding hearing damage

Using any headset or earbud at too high a volume can
cause permanent hearing damage. To reduce the risk
of hearing damage:

Set the volume at the minimum level needed to

•
hear in the current environment. If possible, use
your headset in quiet surroundings or try to move to
an area with less background noise before adjusting
the volume.
Start with the volume at its lowest setting, then

•
gradually increase it until you can hear.

Turn the volume down before powering o the

•
headset and readjust the volume each time you
turn it on.
If someone next to you can hear the other end of the

•
call through your headset or if your ears hurt or ring
when you hang up, the volume is too high.
The longer your ears are exposed to noise, the

•
greater the risk of damage. Limit calls at higher
volumes (or other exposure to loud noise).
For more information on protecting your hearing,

•
visit the WISE EARS® website (www.nidcd.nih.

gov/health/wise/) or consult an audiologist.

Important Safety Instructions

Uniden America Corporation DOES NOT represent

this product to be waterproof. To reduce the risk

of re, electrical shock, or damage to the product,

DO NOT expose this product to rain or moisture.

When using the headset, always follow basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of re, electric shock
and injury to persons, including the following:

Do not use this product near water, for example,

•
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry
tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

Use only the power cord and batteries indicated

•
in this manual. Do not expose the battery (or the
device) to ames or dispose of it in a re: the battery
may explode. Check with local authorities for
possible battery disposal instructions.
Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair any

•
component of this product.
Check the laws and regulations on the use of

•
mobile phones and hands-free equipment in the
areas where you drive. Always give full attention to
driving and pull o the road and park before making
or answering a call if driving conditions require.
Do not allow children to play with the headset:

•
since it contains small parts that could become
detached and create a choking hazard.
Turn o your headset when pumping gas, handling

•
ammable materials, or in any area with a risk of
explosion. In rare occurrences, this product could
generate sparks which can cause an explosion or
re. Follow all warning notices in your immediate
area!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

FCC Notice

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. Privacy of communications may
not be ensured when using this product.
To insure the safety of users, the FCC has established
criteria for the amount of radio frequency energy
various products may produce depending on their
intended usage. This product has been tested and
found to comply with the FCC’s exposure criteria. For
body worn operation, the FCC RF exposure guidelines
were also met when used with the Uniden accessories
supplied or designed for this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF
exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

Industry Canada statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry
Canada 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End
users must follow the specic operating instructions
for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain
compliance with IC RF exposure compliance
requirements, please follow operation instruction as
documented in this manual.

Lithium-polymer battery information

This device contains a lithium-polymer battery. The
headset and battery must be recycled or disposed of
properly. Contact your local waste management oce
for information on battery recycling or disposal.

Two-Year Limited Warranty

Evidence of original purchase is

required for warranty service.

WARRANTOR: UNIDEN AMERICA CORPORATION
(“Uniden”)
ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants, for two
years, to the original retail owner, this Uniden Product
to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship
with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
WARRANTY DURATION: This warranty to the original
user shall terminate and be of no further eect 24
months after the date of original retail sale. The
warranty is invalid if the Product is a) damaged
or not maintained as reasonable or necessary, b)
modied, altered, or used as part of any conversion
kits, subassemblies, or any congurations not sold
by Uniden, c) improperly installed, d) serviced or
repaired by someone other than an authorized
Uniden service center for a defect or malfunction
covered by this warranty, e) used in any conjunction
with equipment or parts or as part of any system
not manufactured by Uniden, or f) installed or

programmed by anyone other than as detailed by the
owner’s manual for this product.
STATEMENT OF REMEDY: In the event that the product
does not conform to this warranty at any time while
this warranty is in eect, warrantor will either, at its
option, repair or replace the defective unit and return
it to you without charge for parts, service, or any
other cost (except shipping and handling) incurred
by warrantor or its representatives in connection
with the performance of this warranty. Warrantor,
at its option, may replace the unit with a new or
refurbished unit.
THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS THE
SOLE AND ENTIRE WARRANTY PERTAINING TO THE
PRODUCT AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER,
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR ARISING BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER OR PROVIDE FOR THE
REIMBURSEMENT OR PAYMENT OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not
allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specic
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. This warranty is void outside
the United States of America and Canada.
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING PERFORMANCE OF
WARRANTY: If, after following the instructions in the
owner’s manual you are certain that the Product is
defective, pack the Product carefully (preferably in
its original packaging). The Product should include
all parts and accessories originally packaged with
the Product. Include evidence of original purchase
and a note describing the defect that has caused you
to return it. The Product should be shipped freight
prepaid, by traceable means, to warrantor at:
Uniden America Service
4700 Amon Carter Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155