Samsung HM1610 User manual
Bluetooth
HEADSET
HM1610
Draft 1
2010-01-22
Contents
Getting started
Safety precautions
Charging the headset
Wearing the headset
Using your headset
Turning the headset on or off
Pairing and connecting the headset
Using call functions
Appendix
Frequently asked questions
Certification and Safety approvals
UL certified travel adapter
Warranty and parts replacement
Specifications
Take the time to read through this user manual before using HM1610 Bluetooth
Headset.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—
Bluetooth QD ID: B0XXXXX
More information about Bluetooth is available at www.bluetooth.com.
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 authorized service center to repair it or replace the battery.
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
vehicle or in direct sunlight, as this can damage performance and reduce
battery life.
Do not expose the headset or any of its supplied parts to rain or other liquids.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening to the headset can damage
your hearing.
Charging the headset
This headset has a rechargeable internal battery which is non-removable. Ensure
that you fully charge the battery before using the headset for the first time.
1 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the charger jack.
2 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.
During charging, the indicator light will turn red. If charging does not begin,
unplug the travel adapter and plug it in again.
3 When the headset is fully charged, the indicator light changes to blue. Unplug
the travel adapter from the power outlet and the headset.
Use only a Samsung-approved travel adapter. Unauthorized travel
adapters 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.
The headset is not able to operate while charging. Try connecting after
charging is completed.
Checking the battery level
At the same time, press and hold the Volume down button and the Talk button.
Depending on the battery level, the indicator light flashes 5 times in one of the
following colors:
Battery level Indicator light color
Above 80% Blue
80 ~20% Violet
Below 20% Red
When the battery power is low
The headset beeps and the indicator light flashes red. Recharge the battery. If the
headset powers off during a call, the call will be automatically transferred to the
phone.
Wearing the headset
Place the headset on your ear.Depending on what ear you are going to wear the
headset, simply adjust the ear hook accordingly.
Using your headset
This section explains how to turn the headset on, pair and connect to the phone,
and use various functions.
Activated functions and features may differ depending on the types of your
phone.
Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by
Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your headset.
Turning the headset on or off
Slide the power switch to turn the headset on. The blue indicator light flashes 4
times.
Slide the power switch to turn the headset off. Both blue and red indicator lights
flash.
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 with a phone
1 Enter Pairing mode.
With the headset turned on, press and hold the Talk button until the
indicator light turns blue and stays lit after blinking.
When you turn on the headset for the first time, it automatically enters
Pairing mode.
2 Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the headset (see
your phone’s user manual).
3 Select the headset from the list of devices found by your phone.
4 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,
Turn off the headset.
Use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
Reconnecting the headset
When the headset is paired with a phone, it will attempt to automatically reconnect
each time you turn it on.
If the headset does not automatically attempt to reconnect,
Press the Talk button.
Use the Bluetooth menu on your phone.
Using call functions
Making a call
Redialing the last Number dialed
Press and hold the Talk button to redial the last number dialed.
For some phones, pressing the Talk button opens the call log list. Press the Talk
button again to dial the selected number.
Dialing a number by voice
Press 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:
Muting the microphone
Press and hold the Volume up or down button to turn the microphone off so that
the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you. When the microphone
is turned off, the headset beeps at regular intervals. Press and hold the Volume
up or down button again to turn the microphone back on.
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.
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.
Appendix
Frequently asked questions
Will my headset
work with laptops,
PCs, and PDAs? Your headset will work with Bluetooth devices
that support same headset’s Bluetooth profiles.
Why do I hear static
or interference
while on a call? 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.
Will my headset
interfere with my
car’s electronics,
Your headset emits signals that are in
compliance with the international Bluetooth
standard. Therefore, you should not expect any
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