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Safety and General Information

This section contains important information on the safe and efficient operation of your BlueAnt device.

Read this information before using your device.

The Bluetooth word, mark, and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use
of such marks by BlueAnt Wireless is under license.

European Union Directives Conformance Statement

Hereby, BlueAnt declares that this product is in compliance with:

• The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC

• All other relevant EU Directives

The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.

You can view your product’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (to R&TTE
Directive) at 

www.blueantwireless.com

To find your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from your product’s label in the Search bar on
the Web site.

FCC Notice To Users

Summary of Contents for Q1

Page 1: ...Q1 User Guide 2009 BlueAnt Wireless ...

Page 2: ... the Q1 with the AC Adapter 15 Setting Up Speed Dials 16 Setting Up Speed Dials in the Q1 Headset 16 Troubleshooting 18 Resetting the Q1 18 To Reset the Q1 18 My Phone Does Not Automatically Reconnect to the Q1 19 Configuring Your Phone To Automatically Reconnect to the Q1 19 The Q1 Keeps Switching Itself Off 19 The Q1 does not Respond to my Voice Commands 19 Changing the Sensitivity Level 20 Usin...

Page 3: ...try Canada Notice to Users 32 Caring for the Environment by Recycling 32 Choking Hazard 32 Using Ear Gels 33 Protect Your Ears 33 Care and Handling 34 Approved Accessories 35 Electromagnetic Interference 35 Safety Warning and Information Symbols 36 Smart Practices While Driving 36 BlueAnt Limited Global Warranty 37 ...

Page 4: ...d even in the noisiest of environments If you are in a noisy place you can switch to maximum voice isolation for superior voice clarity And the Q1 comes with dual microphones which provide clean and clear voice input as well as sophisticated digital signal processing technology to enable high quality noise suppression echo cancellation and wind noise reduction Your headset is a Bluetooth 2 1 quali...

Page 5: ...umentation has been designed to make it easy to find the information you need If you want to get started quickly with your Q1 and you don t have your Quick Start Guide to hand see Getting Started page 6 If you are having problems with your Q1 see Troubleshooting page 18 See Q1 Reference page 21 for a full list of all the Q1 s button combinations and voice commands Using this Manual To make it as e...

Page 6: ...is is the first time you have used your Q1 it will automatically go into pairing mode and you will hear the voice prompts start to take you through the pairing process If the pairing process does not start automatically click the BlueAnt button wait for the Q1 to ask you to Say A Command and then say the command Pair Me to go into pairing mode 3 Follow the voice prompts to pair the Q1 with your ph...

Page 7: ...ttons the BlueAnt button and the volume up and down buttons If you wear the Q1 on your right ear the volume up button will be the higher of the two Wearing the Q1 You can wear the Q1 in either ear but for the best results Wear it in your right ear ...

Page 8: ...k of the Q1 You can then adjust the length so that the hook will fit comfortably on your ear The Q1 comes fitted with an ear gel If you want to change the gel you can remove it by gently lifting it away from the Q1 Gently press the replacement gel onto the Q1 and push it on firmly to secure it in place Figure1 Wearing the Q1 in your Right Ear If you prefer to wear the Q1 on your left ear then you ...

Page 9: ...ill say Canceled You will have to click the BlueAnt button again before you can use another voice command For a full list of voice commands see Voice Commands page 21 Try It Why not try using the What Can I Say command to hear a list of available voice commands With your Q1 switched on just click the BlueAnt button wait from the prompt and then say What Can I Say You will hear a list of all the av...

Page 10: ...the call and then say Answer or Ignore If you do not want to wait for the prompt click the BlueAnt button once to answer the call or double click it to reject the call You can do this at any time while the phone is ringing End a Call To end a call double click the BlueAnt button during the call Redial the last number you called Either Use the Redial voice command or Hold down the Volume Up button ...

Page 11: ...ueAnt button for about 3 seconds You will hear a sound indicating that the Q1 is starting up or shutting down If you are on a call you will have to end the call first before you can turn the Q1 off You can also switch the Q1 off by using the voice command Switch Headset Off ...

Page 12: ...on about the pairing procedure in case you encounter problems pairing your phone with the Q1 The Q1 can store pairing information for up to 8 different Bluetooth devices Up to 2 devices can be connected at the same time multipoint When two devices are connected you can answer whichever one rings If a mobile device is connected to the Q1 and you go into pair mode to pair another device then the fir...

Page 13: ...ct the BlueAnt Q1 from the list 6 If your phone prompts you for a password or security code enter 0000 7 Depending on your phone model it may now connect to the BlueAnt Q1 automatically If this does not happen select the option on your phone to connect to the Q1 You are now ready to start using the Q1 On some phones you may need to change an additional security setting to allow the phone and heads...

Page 14: ...ments It gives you a natural sounding voice while removing mild background noise Maximum Voice Isolation mode gives you high levels of voice intelligibility in very noisy environments To switch between the two voice isolation modes click the BlueAnt button at any time during a call The standard and maximum voice isolation settings both use the same amount of battery power Use Standard Use Max In t...

Page 15: ...e 1 Plug the supplied USB cable into a spare USB socket on your computer 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into your Q1 3 The BlueAnt button on the Q1 flashes red during charging When the light goes out the Q1 is fully charged Remove the USB cable from your computer and disconnect the Q1 from the other end of the cable Charging the Q1 with the AC Adapter 1 Attach the supplied USB cable to the ...

Page 16: ...ou must first receive a call from the number you want to save Some phones do not adhere to the Bluetooth specification for speed dialing If this is the case with your phone then you will not be able to use the first method of speed dialing and will have to set up your speed dials in the Q1 itself Numbers stored in the Q1 headset take precedence over numbers stored in your phone For example if you ...

Page 17: ... out the number of the last incoming call and ask you which calling command you want to tag it to Wait for the Q1 to finish listing the options and then say the name of the speed dial command you want to tag this number to If you change your mind you can click the BlueAnt button to cancel ...

Page 18: ...available update your Q1 to the latest version Try resetting your phone by switching it off removing the battery and then replacing the battery and switching it back on again If you have tried all of these steps and have still not been able to resolve your problem after checking the other troubleshooting suggestions in this section then please call us for help See BlueAnt Limited Global Warranty p...

Page 19: ...econnect to the Q1 1 Go to your phone s Bluetooth menu 2 Locate the BlueAnt Q1 in the list of paired devices and go to the options or device property settings 3 The exact option to change will depend on your phone model but look for the option to set this device as an authorized device or add it to your phone s list of trusted devices The Q1 Keeps Switching Itself Off If the battery on the Q1 gets...

Page 20: ... wish to switch to a higher sensitivity level if the Q1 often responds to your voice commands by carrying out the wrong command Changing the Sensitivity Level 1 With the Q1 switched on but not currently on a call click the BlueAnt button 2 When the Q1 asks you to Say a Command say the command Settings Menu 3 The Q1 will now read a list of options When it finishes say the command Sensitivity Level ...

Page 21: ...nd you must wait for the Q1 to read out the phone number and ask you whether you want to answer the call You cannot answer or ignore a call with your voice if you have turned off the Incoming Call Function in the Settings Menu Call Back Use this command to call back the last incoming call you received on the currently connected phone Please note that this is the last incoming call received on the ...

Page 22: ...t answer or ignore a call with your voice if you have turned off the Incoming Call Function in the Settings Menu Pair Me Use this command to go into pairing mode Phone Commands Use this command to access your phone s voice dialing feature if it has one Redial Use this command to redial the last number you called on the currently connected phone What Can I Say Use this command to get a list of the ...

Page 23: ...ion Use this command to turn the incoming call function on or off If you turn the incoming call function off then the Q1 will not announce the number of any incoming calls and you will not be able to answer calls using your voice Say A Command Prompt Use this command to turn the Say A Command prompt on or off If you turn off the prompt you will hear a beep instead Turn Off Voice Control Use this c...

Page 24: ...als see Setting Up Speed Dials page 16 Tips and Tricks Use this command to hear some tips on using your Q1 Button Functions The following table lists all the Q1 s available button functions Only some of these functions will be available at any given time for example the functions for answering a call will only apply when the phone is ringing In the table the When column explains when you can use e...

Page 25: ... you can enter pair mode by using the voice command Pair Me instead Volume Up Vol Click Idle Standby Ringing Active Call 3 Way Call The Q1 will beep when it reaches the maximum volume Volume Down Vol Click Idle Standby Ringing Active Call 3 Way Call The Q1 will beep when it reaches the minimum volume Activate Voice Recognition Say A Command Click Idle Standby You need to active voice recognition i...

Page 26: ...oice control is turned on then you can access your phone s voice dialing feature by using the voice command Phone Commands instead Switch Voice Isolation between Standard and Max Click Active Call 3 Way Call You will hear an audio confirmation of the current voice isolation setting when you switch between them Mute Vol and Vol Hold together for 3 seconds Active Call 3 Way Call This function mutes ...

Page 27: ...mobile devices before using this button combination You can turn off voice control without having to disconnect by using the Turn Off Voice Control option on the Settings Menu Turn LEDs On or Off Vol and Vol Hold for 3 seconds Idle This function is only available when the headset is in Idle mode It is not available when the headset is in Standby mode so you will need to disconnect from all paired ...

Page 28: ...s function is only available if your phone and phone network supports 3 way calling Put the current call on hold and switch to the call on the other line Vol Hold for 1 second 3 Way Call This function is only available if your phone and phone network supports 3 way calling Call Conference Hold for 3 seconds 3 Way Call This function is only available if your phone and phone network supports 3 way c...

Page 29: ...up to 2 devices at the same time multipoint 2 microphones Voice Isolation Technology RF Spec Carrier Frequency 2 402 2 480 Ghz 0 1 BER at 80 dBm 0 4 dBm Class 2 User Interface LED for operation and battery indication Voice recognition and response Mini USB for battery charging and firmware upgrade Audio 3GPP with DSP solution Battery type 3 7V Lithium Polymer battery Talk Time Up to 4 hours Standb...

Page 30: ... Directives Conformance Statement Hereby BlueAnt declares that this product is in compliance with The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC All other relevant EU Directives The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number You can view your product s Declaration of Conformity DoC to Directive 1999 5 EC to R TTE Directive at www blueantwireless co...

Page 31: ...to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur i...

Page 32: ...aste at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it 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 an...

Page 33: ...tion and usage information Always make sure that the ear gel or foam is fitted securely to your device before placing it in your ear ether screwed on finger tight or clipped onto the unit Note that non compliance mis use or forcing the ear gel or foam may cause damage to your ear canal or eardrum or may otherwise cause bodily harm Protect Your Ears All BlueAnt headsets are designed to reach volume...

Page 34: ...leave your device or use your device in any area where the temperature may exceed 60 degrees Centigrade 140 degrees Fahrenheit such as inside a closed car on a hot day Do not leave your device or use your device in any area where the temperature is likely to drop below 0 degrees Centigrade 32 degrees Fahrenheit Do not use any household or industrial grade detergents or cleaners to clean your devic...

Page 35: ...s a low power transmitter receiver and is covered by regulations pertaining to such devices Turn off your BlueAnt device in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy Aircraft When instructed to do so turn off your BlueAnt device when on board an aircraf...

Page 36: ...n a fire Your battery or mobile device may require recycling in accordance with local laws Contact your local regulatory authorities for more information Do not throw your battery or mobile device in the trash Do not let your battery charger or mobile device get wet Listening at full volume to music or voice through a headset may damage your hearing Smart Practices While Driving Check the laws and...

Page 37: ... your mirrors then continue Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking to aware you are driving and suspend conversations that can divert your attention away from the road Use your mobile device to help others in emergencies In the case of fire traffic accidents medical or other serious emergencies dial the local emergency number Call ...

Page 38: ...he date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product Products and accessories that are repaired or replaced The balance of the original warranty or for ninety 90 days from the date returned to the consumer whichever is longer Installation or Re Installation BlueAnt will not install or re install other than for a separate charge any data or software or accessories Exclusions Normal we...

Page 39: ...ations have been made without the approval of the Manufacturer or its authorized representatives Unauthorized service or modification Defects or damages resulting from service testing adjustment installation maintenance alteration or modification in any way by someone other than BlueAnt or its authorized service centers are excluded from coverage Altered or modified products Products or Accessorie...

Page 40: ...aulty should contact the customer care centers outlined below Products will be confirmed to be faulty by BlueAnt in its sole judgment upon testing by BlueAnt or its authorized service centers If a product is found to be faulty under the terms of this limited Warranty BlueAnt will at its option and at no expense to the consumer repair replace or refund the purchase price of any Products Accessories...

Page 41: ...ED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN NO EVENT SHALL BLUEANT BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE OR FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR LOSS OF R...

Page 42: ...your BlueAnt Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status Trademarks and Patents BlueAnt BlueAnt Wireless the BlueAnt logo Voice Isolation Technology Teach Me and other trademarks are trademarks of BlueAnt and may not be used without permission The logo is registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office and globally with t...

Page 43: ...n are product and packaging design responsible manufacturing energy efficiency and recycling BlueAnt will operate its facilities in an environmentally acceptable manner with continuous improvement in its processes environmental health and safety EHS management system and the prevention of pollution We will work with our employees to maintain a healthy and safe workplace Thank you for choosing a Bl...

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