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• To step
• Part 1 of 2: Getting your Bluetooth headset ready for use
• Part 2 of 2: Getting your phone ready for use
• Warnings

Bluetooth headsets are widely used accessories for people who keep up with the times and who travel a lot. With a Bluetooth headset connected to your phone, you can make and receive calls without having to touch or hold a phone in your hand. So the Bluetooth headset is super handy for commuting, shopping, and even if you're going out early in the morning for your daily run. If your phone is suitable to be paired with Bluetooth, then pairing is a breeze.

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Part 1 of 2: Getting your Bluetooth headset ready for use

1. Charge your headset. When your phone and headset are fully charged, you can be sure that the pairing cannot be interrupted by an empty battery.
2. Put your headset in "pairing mode". This step is basically the same for all Bluetooth headsets; there may be slight differences depending on the model and make.
   • For almost all headsets, you start with the headset off, after which you press the multi-function button (the button you press when you answer a call) for a few seconds. First, the light will flash to let you know that the headset is on (keep pressing the button), and a few seconds later the headset LED will flash in different colors (often red-blue, but they can be other colors). The flashing lights indicate that the headset is ready to be paired.
   • If your headset has an on / off slider, slide it to the "on" position before pressing and holding the multi-function button.
3. Place the headset close to your phone. The devices must be close to each other to be paired. The distance required may vary, but try to keep the devices within 1.5m of each other for best results.

Part 2 of 2: Getting your phone ready for use

1. Charge your phone. Using Bluetooth can quickly run out of battery, so start with a fully charged battery.
2. Start Bluetooth on your phone. If your phone was made after 2007, it probably has Bluetooth. If you see a Bluetooth menu on any of the following operating systems, you are all set.
   • If you have an iPhone, tap the "Settings" icon and search for "Bluetooth" in the menu. If you find it there, your device is Bluetooth enabled. If it says "off" next to Bluetooth, tap it so it's on.
   • Android users tap the "Settings" icon and search for Bluetooth there. If the word "Bluetooth" is in the menu, your phone is Bluetooth enabled. Open the Bluetooth menu by tapping on it and sliding the button to "on".
   • Windows phone users open the app list and select Settings "to access the Bluetooth menu. If you see a Bluetooth menu, your phone is Bluetooth enabled. Open the menu to turn on Bluetooth.
   • If you are using a Bluetooth enabled phone but not a smartphone, navigate to the "Settings" menu on your device to find the Bluetooth menu. Turn on Bluetooth in that menu.
3. Scan for Bluetooth devices from your phone. Once you've turned on Bluetooth on your phone, it should automatically search for Bluetooth devices to pair with. When the search is complete, you will see a list of devices to which you can connect your phone on your screen.
   • Some common feature phones (phones without the functions of a smartphone) and older Android models require a manual search for devices. If the Bluetooth menu contains an option "Scan for devices" or similar, tap that option to start scanning.
   • If you don't see any available devices even though you've turned on Bluetooth, your headset may not be in pairing mode. In that case, turn your headset back on and put it back into pairing mode. Read the manual of the Bluetooth headset again to make sure that your headset does not have a different way of connecting to Bluetooth.
4. Select your headset so that it can be paired. From the list of devices that can be paired with Bluetooth, tap the name of your headset. This could be the name of the manufacturer (for example, Jabra, Plantronics), or simply the word "Headset".
5. Enter a pin code when prompted. Once the phone has "found" the headset, it sometimes asks for a PIN. Enter the PIN when prompted and tap "Pair".
   • Most headsets have the code "0000", "1234", "9999" or "0001". If none of those codes work, try the last 4 digits of the serial number on your headset (this is below where the battery is located and indicated by "s / n" or "serial number").
   • If your phone is paired to the headset without a code, it simply means that no code is required.
6. Tap "Pair". Once the headset and phone have been paired, you will see a confirmation on your phone. It should be something like "Connected" (the exact text depends on the device you have).
7. Call hands-free. The headset and the phone are paired. Headset functions depend on your phone's software and operating system, but by placing the headset comfortably on your ear, you can now make and receive calls without touching your phone.

Warnings

• Make sure you are aware of the laws and regulations regarding the use of mobile phones. Bluetooth headsets can be prohibited under certain circumstances or in certain places.
• Although a Bluetooth headset actually helps those behind the wheel in the car not to be distracted, it is still possible that a conversation will distract you from your attention on the road. The safest way to drive is without any distractions.