AURICULAR MONO BLUETOOTH HM1500 - Wireless Earbuds SAMSUNG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mono Bluetooth Headset
Brand	Samsung
Model	HM1500
Bluetooth Version	2.1 + EDR
Supported Profiles	Headset Profile, Hands-free Profile
Operating Range	Up to 10 meters
Standby Time	Up to 250 hours
Talk Time	Up to 6 hours
Charging Time	Approximately 2 hours
Power Supply	Internal rechargeable battery, charging via AC adapter (5V)
Operating Temperature	5 °C to 35 °C
Key Features	Answer/end calls, last number redial, voice dialing, volume control, microphone mute, vibrate mode, multipoint pairing (2 phones)
LED Indicator	Red (charging, low battery), blue (fully charged, pairing), purple (battery level 20-80%)
Cleaning and Care	Soft, clean, dry cloth
Safety	Do not disassemble, do not expose to moisture, do not use while driving without respecting regulations
Box Contents	Headset, charger, earpiece, user manual
Warranty	1 year (material and manufacturing defects)

Frequently Asked Questions - AURICULAR MONO BLUETOOTH HM1500 SAMSUNG

Does the headset work with laptops, PCs, and PDAs?

Yes, your headset works with devices that support the Headset or Hands-Free profile and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. Check your device's specifications for compatibility.

Why do I hear static or interference during a call?

Static may come from devices emitting radio waves (cordless phones, WiFi routers). To reduce interference, move the headset away from these devices.

Can the headset cause interference with car electronics?

The headset emits signals compliant with the international Bluetooth standard and produces less interference than a typical mobile phone. No significant interference is expected.

Can other Bluetooth users hear my conversation?

No, pairing creates a unique encrypted link between your phone and the headset. Bluetooth power is low and does not allow easy eavesdropping by third parties.

Why do I hear an echo during calls?

Try adjusting the headset volume or move to another area to improve audio quality.

How do I clean my headset?

Use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Do not use chemicals or liquids.

The headset is not charging fully, what should I do?

Check the connection between the charger and the headset. Unplug and replug the charger. If the problem persists, use a Samsung approved charger.

What is the battery life?

Standby time can reach up to 250 hours and talk time up to 6 hours. Charging time is approximately 2 hours. Actual performance depends on usage.

How do I pair the headset with my phone?

Turn on the headset and press and hold the talk button until the blue light stays on. Enable Bluetooth on your phone, search for 'HM1500', and enter the PIN 0000.

What if the headset does not reconnect automatically?

Make sure multipoint function is enabled if needed. You can also press the talk button or use the phone's Bluetooth menu to reconnect.

USER MANUAL AURICULAR MONO BLUETOOTH HM1500 SAMSUNG

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GH68-27479A Rev.1.1

EU A. 10/2013

SAMSUNG

Stylish Clip-on

Mono Headset

HM1500

Bluetooth®

English....1

Français....27

Italiano....53

Ελληνικά....79

Nederlands....105

Contents

Getting started

Your headset overview ....4

Button functions....5

Charging the headset....6

Wearing the headset....8

Using your headset

Turning the headset on or off 10

Activate Vibration mode 10

Pairing and connecting the headset....11

Pairing via the Active pairing feature....14

Using call functions....16

Appendix

Frequently asked questions....20

Warranty and parts replacement....22

Correct disposal of this product 23

Correct disposal of batteries in this product....24

Specifications....25

Safety information

To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read the safety information about your device before using the device.

• Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle.
• Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device. Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer's warranty. If your device needs servicing, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre.
• Do not bite or suck the device. Children or animals can choke on small parts.
• Do not store your device in very hot or very cold areas. It is recommended to use your device at temperatures from 5 °C to 35 °C. Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and battery.
• Do not use your device while it is charging or touch your device with wet hands.
• Keep your device dry. Humidity and liquids may damage the parts or electronic circuits in your device. Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer's warranty.
• Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm. Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction.

Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage. Exposure to loud sounds while walking may distract your attention and cause an accident.

Getting started

This section explains what to remember for the proper use of your Bluetooth headset.

Your headset overview

Charger jack Volume up button Earpiece Power switch Talk button Indicator light Volume down button Microphone

• Make sure you have the following items with your headset: Travel adapter, Ear rubbers, User manual
• The items supplied with your headset may vary depending on your region.

Button functions

Power switch

Slide up or down to turn the headset on or off.

Talk button

• Press and hold to enter Pairing mode.
• Press to make or answer a call.
• Press to end a call.

Volume up or down button

• Press to adjust the volume.
• Press and hold at the same time to check the battery life time.
• Press and hold to turn the microphone on or off.

You can hear a beep when the volume level of the headset reaches to the lowest or highest level.

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.

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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. Unauthorised 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.
• When a call comes in while charging, disconnect your headset from the travel adapter and answer the call.
• To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

When the battery charge gets 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.

Checking the battery level

At the same time, press and hold the Volume up and down buttons.

Depending on the battery level, the indicator light flashes 5 times in one of the following colours:

Battery level	Indicator light colour
Above 80%	Blue
80 ~20%	Violet
Below 20%	Red

Wearing the headset

Insert the earpiece in your ear and clip the headset to your clothes.

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When you are not using the headset, you can clip the earpiece to your clothes.

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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 phone type.
• 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

• To turn the headset on, slide up the power switch. The blue indicator light flashes 4 times.
• To turn the headset off, slide down the power switch. The indicator light turns off after the blue indicator light changes to red.

Activate Vibration mode

You can activate Vibration mode to receive a vibration alert when a call comes in.

Press and hold the Talk button and the Volume up button at the same time.

To deactivate Vibration mode, press and hold the Talk button and the Volume down button at the same time.

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 a 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.

• Turn on your headset and press and hold the Talk button until the blue indicator light stays lit.
• If you turn the headset on for the first time, it proceeds into Pairing mode immediately.

2 Activate the Bluetooth feature on your phone and search for the headset (see your phone's user manual).
3 Select the headset (HM1500) 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.

The headset also can be paired via the Active pairing feature, see page 14.

Connecting with two Bluetooth phones

With the Multi-point feature activated, your headset can be connected with two Bluetooth phones at the same time.

1 After connecting with the first Bluetooth phone, press and hold the Talk button until the blue indicator light stays lit.
2 Press and hold the Volume up button to activate the Multi-point feature.
3 Activate the Bluetooth feature on the second Bluetooth phone and search for the headset (see your phone's user manual).

4 Select the headset (HM1500) from the list of devices found by the second Bluetooth phone.
5 Enter the Bluetooth PIN (0000, 4 zeros) to connect the headset to the phone.
6 Reconnect to the headset from the first Bluetooth phone.

- You can set the headset automatically to reconnect to the recently connected phones each time you turn it on.

- To reconnect to the two most recently connected phones, activate the Multi-point feature. Press and hold the Volume up button in Pairing mode until the blue indicator light flashes twice.

- To reconnect to only the most recently connected phone, deactivate the Multi-point feature. Press and hold the Volume down button in Pairing mode until the red indicator light flashes twice.

- When the headset connects to two Bluetooth phones, some phones may not connect to the headset as the second Bluetooth phone.

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.

Pairing via the Active pairing feature

With the Active pairing feature, your headset can automatically search for a Bluetooth phone and try to make a connection with it.

1 Turn on the headset.
2 Press and hold the Talk button to enter Pairing mode.

3 Press and hold the Talk button until the violet indicator light turns on. The headset will switch to Active Pairing mode, search a Bluetooth phone within range, and attempt to pair with it.

• Ensure the phone you wish to connect to is within range of the headset. Place the headset and phone close to each other to avoid pairing with other devices.
• The headset will attempt Active pairing for up to 20 seconds.
• The Bluetooth phone you want to connect with must not be paired with other devices. If the phone is already connected to another device, end the connection and restart Active pairing feature.
• This feature is available for mobile phones, but the phone's Bluetooth visibility option must be set to on.
• This feature may be unavailable depending on the some PDAs.

Using call functions

Making a call

Redialling the last number

Press the Talk button to redial the last number of the most recently connected phone.

Press the Talk button twice to redial the last number of the other phone.

Dialling a number by voice

Press and hold the Talk button to dial a number of the first phone by voice, and say a name.

Available call functions may vary by the phone.

Answering a call

Press the Talk button to answer a call when you hear incoming call tones.

When two calls from the two connected phones come in, you can answer the call of the first phone.

Ending a call

Press the Talk button to end a call.

Rejecting a call

Press and hold the Talk button to reject a call when a call comes in.

When two calls from the two connected phones come in, you can reject the call of the first phone.

Using options during a call

You can use the following functions to control your call during a call.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume up or down button to adjust the volume.

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.

When the headset is connected with two phones, this function is not available.

Answering a second call

• Press the Talk button to end the first call and answer a second call of the same phone when you hear call waiting tones.
• Press and hold the Talk button to place the first call on hold and answer a second call of the same phone when you hear call waiting tones.
• To switch between the current call and the held call, press and hold the Talk button.

When the headset is connected with two Bluetooth phones, you cannot answer a second call of the same phone.

Answering a new call of the second phone

• Press the Talk button to end the first call and answer a second call of the other phone when you hear call waiting tones.
• Press and hold the Talk button to place the first call on hold and answer a second call of the other phone when you hear call waiting tones.
• To switch between the current call and the 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 devices that support your headset's Bluetooth version and profiles. For specifications, see page 25.
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, radio, or computer?	Your headset produces significantly less power than a typical mobile phone. It also only emits signals that are in compliance with the international Bluetooth standard. Therefore, you should not expect any interference with standard consumer-grade electronics equipment.
Can other Bluetooth phone users hear my conversation?	When you pair your headset to your Bluetooth phone, you are creating a private link between only these two Bluetooth devices. The wireless Bluetooth technology used in your headset is not easily monitored by third parties because Bluetooth wireless signals are significantly lower in radio frequency power than those produced by a typical mobile phone.
Why do I hear an echo while on a call?	Adjust the headset volume, or move to another area and try again.
How do I clean my headset?	Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
The headset does not fully charge.	The headset and the travel adapter may not have been connected properly.Separate the headset from the travel adapter, reconnect, and charge the headset.

Warranty and parts replacement

Samsung warrants this product as free of defects in material, design and workmanship for the period of one year from the original date of purchase.* If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service you should return the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased or qualified service centre. The liability of Samsung and its appointed maintenance company is limited to the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit under warranty.

• The warranty is limited to the original purchaser
• A copy of your receipt or other proof of purchase is required for a proper warranty service
• The warranty is void if the serial number, date code label or product label is removed, or if the product has been subject to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, or repair by unauthorised third parties
• Specifically exempt from any warranty are limited-life consumable components such as batteries and other accessories
• Samsung will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping. All repair work on Samsung products by unauthorised third parties voids any warranty

Correct disposal of this product

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(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other

household waste.

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. This EEE is compliant with RoHS.

Correct disposal of batteries in this product

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(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)

The marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the battery in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste. Where mark ed, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.

The battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider.

Do not attempt to remove the battery or dispose it in a fire. Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the battery. If you intend to discard the product, the waste collection site will take the appropriate measures for the recycling and treatment of the product, including the battery.

Specifications

Item	Specifications and description
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Support profile	Headset Profile, Hands-Free Profile
Operating range	Up to 33 feet (10 metres)
Standby time	Up to 250 hours*
Talk time	Up to 6 hours*
Charging time	Approximately 2 hours*

* Depending on the phone type and usage, the actual time may vary.

Declaration of Conformity

Product details

For the following

Product : Bluetooth Headset

Model(s) : HM1500

Declaration & Applicable standards

We hereby declare, that the product above is in compliance with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) by application of:

and the Directive (2011/65/EU) on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Representative in the EU

Samsung Electronics Euro QA Lab.

Blackbushe Business Park, Saxony Way,

Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 6GG, UK

2013.09.25

(Place and date of issue)

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Joong-Hoon Choi / Lab. Manager

(Name and signature of authorised person)

* This is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.

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Préparation

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(Elektrische & elektronische afvalapparatuur)

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