Step comm Earlite 1100, User Manual

Page 1: ...Earlite 1100 User s Guide STEP Communications 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose CA 95134 Tel 408 474 0272 ...

Page 2: ...C 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 Changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved by STEP Communications Corp can void the user s authority to operate the equipment BLUETOOTH is a trademark of th...

Page 3: ...r fire x Do not drop your earpiece or expose it to severe physical shock or vibration x Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your earpiece If your earpiece fails return your earpiece to your place of purchase for repair or service x Do not attempt to pair your earpiece to your phone while driving x Always use caution when using a cell phone while driving x Keep your earpiece away from small child...

Page 4: ...r electronic devices without using cables The technology is based on a radio link that offers fast and reliable transmission of voice and data information It does not require a line of sight connection in order to establish communication Bluetooth wireless technology uses a globally available frequency range intended to ensure communication compatibility with a wide variety of devices worldwide ...

Page 5: ... User s Guide focuses on how to use the earpiece with your Bluetooth compatible mobile phone When the earpiece is connected to your mobile phone you can use voice control to make calls if your phone supports this function The phone can be tucked away in your pocket or in a bag You can handle incoming and outgoing calls and adjust the volume using the single rocker switch on your Earlite 1100 earpi...

Page 6: ...D Status Matrix 6 Connecting Your Earpiece to the Charger 7 Adjusting Your Earpiece for Maximum Comfort 9 Pairing the Earpiece to Your Phone 13 Resetting the Earpiece 15 General Operation 16 On Off volume control making calls voice dialing answering calls muting calls Quick Reference Guide 23 Troubleshooting 24 Technical Specifications 25 End User Limited Product Warranty 26 ...

Page 7: ...ess technology and support the headset profile version 1 1 To be able to use the Earlite 1100 earpiece together with a mobile phone you need to have a phone with built in Bluetooth capability or a phone with an optional STEP 2000 wireless Bluetooth adapter connected to it The Earlite 1100 can also be used with Bluetooth compatible PDAs PCs and other consumer electronic devices that support the Blu...

Page 8: ...r you want to wear the earpiece it can be worn on your right or left ear x Pair the earpiece with a device for example a mobile phone PDA or desktop computer These processes are described in detail in the pages that follow Please register your unit at www stepcommunications com register for warranty purposes Remember to always store and charge your earpiece in a safe place when it is not being wor...

Page 9: ...E A R L I T E 1 1 0 0 3 Features Controls ...

Page 10: ... 1100 is used to perform a variety of functions including turning the earpiece on turning the earpiece off adjusting the volume performing basic call functions and pairing your earpiece to your phone or Bluetooth device The control can be rotated forward rotated backwards or depressed as shown below ...

Page 11: ... earpiece for a minimum of 4 hours before using the unit for the first time x Be sure to use only the charging adaptor supplied with your earpiece or the optional Earlite USB charging adaptor The use of other adaptors may damage your unit and will void the warranty x While charging your earpiece for the first time the LED indicator will glow a constant red x Other information provided by the LED i...

Page 12: ...ble below explains the various modes of the LED indicator during charging LED color Battery or Charging Status Constant Red Battery charging while earpiece is off Flashing Green Battery charging while earpiece is on Solid Green When the earpiece is turned off and the earpiece is fully charged the LED will glow green 1 Orange flash Low battery power the LED will flash 1 orange flash to every 9 gree...

Page 13: ...s purchased If you travel to foreign countries and wish to charge your earpiece during your travels you will need to purchase the appropriate adaptor for use in the country you are visiting Your charger is also supplied with a charger adaptor cable approximately 23 CM 9 inches long This adaptor cable is used to connect your earpiece to your charger or to the optional USB adaptor To charge your ear...

Page 14: ... 1 1 0 0 8 x Note the charging adaptor is keyed to fit only one way into your earpiece Do not force the adaptor cable into the connecting port of the earpiece as this may damage your earpiece and void your warranty ...

Page 15: ...ctly into your ear canal you may wish to rotate the ear bud slightly up or down to position the opening so that it points towards the opening of your ear canal You can also adjust the fit of your earpiece by gently forming or bending the neck of the unit so that it is placed deeper into your ear Remember though that the Earlite 1100 was designed to deliver clear sound without blocking your ear and...

Page 16: ...t up at the factory for use on your right ear If you wish to wear the earpiece on your left ear change the orientation of the ear bud as follows Gently grasp the earpiece as shown and with your other hand rotate the ear bud clockwise or counter clockwise approximately 180q to the other side orienting the ear bud for the preferred ear ...

Page 17: ...arpiece The neck of your Earlite 1100 can be positioned or bent to conform to the shape of your ear to provide maximum comfort and sound delivery Hold the earpiece as shown and gently bend the neck to place the ear bud in a comfortable depth to your ear ...

Page 18: ...ce When putting on the earpiece first place the ear bud at the entrance of your ear with the body of the earpiece slightly above your ear Gently place the body of the earpiece behind your ear using a slight rotational motion as shown in the diagram ...

Page 19: ...on on your phone or other device Please refer to the owner s manual of your phone or other device for detailed instructions on how to access and activate the Bluetooth pairing or set up procedure 2 With the earpiece turned off press and hold down the multi function control for approx 5 seconds until the LED indicator light on the earpiece flashes an alternating green and red Make sure the earpiece...

Page 20: ...l your earpiece indicator light will flash green If your phone or device does not find the earpiece turn off the earpiece by pressing down the multi function control for approximately 5 seconds reset your phone or device to the beginning of the Bluetooth pairing process and repeat steps 1 5 Once pairing is completed your earpiece will work with your cell phone anytime the two units are powered on ...

Page 21: ...s all current pairings To reset the Earpiece 1 With the Earpiece turned off depress and hold down the Multi function control for 12 seconds The LED will flash green for approximately 2 3 seconds then red and green for approximately 7 8 seconds then orange Release the button 2 The earpiece will power off automatically after a few seconds The Earpiece has now been reset ...

Page 22: ...wn the multi function control for approximately 2 seconds or until you hear two short tones a low tone followed by a high tone To turn the Earpiece off x Press and hold down the multi function control for approximately 4 seconds or until you hear two short tones a high tone followed by a low tone ...

Page 23: ...twice for each volume level increase you desire x To decrease the volume rock the multi function controller wheel backwards twice for each volume level decrease you desire There are eight separate 8 volume levels x Note be sure to merely rotate the multi function controller wheel forward or backward during adjustments Do not press down as you will end your call ...

Page 24: ...sion of information e g dialing to indicate it is communicating with your phone For phones without voice dialing capability once your earpiece is paired to your phone dial the number as you normally would using the keypad on your phone and use the earpiece to converse with your party For voice dialing please refer to the section that follows When using the earpiece to receive a call press down the...

Page 25: ...d the earpiece are on and within range of each other Press down the multi function control once 2 After the beep voice dial as you normally would 3 End the call by pressing down the multi function control on your earpiece You can also end a call by pressing the END or NO key on the phone Please refer to your phone s user manual or documentation for more information on voice dialing and control ...

Page 26: ...function control on your earpiece or the END or NO key on the phone Answering a second call if your phone supports multiple incoming calls x You must use the phone keypad to answer and handle a second call but you can still use the earpiece for talking and listening You cannot use the multi function control to answer the second call Refer to your phone s user manual or documentation for details on...

Page 27: ...a low tone and the Multi function LED indicator will flash red while a call is muted Once your call is muted you may release the multi function control You will be able to hear the party you were speaking with on your earpiece but they will not be able to hear you To continue your conversation simply rotate the multi function control forward or backwards No tone signal will be heard to indicate th...

Page 28: ...he earpiece you can transfer the call to the earpiece if the earpiece is on paired with the phone and within range To transfer sound to the earpiece press down the multi function control briefly or about 1 2 second to transfer the sound to the earpiece You can now use the earpiece as if you originated the call with the earpiece ...

Page 29: ... function control down once To end a call briefly press the multi function control down once or terminate the call from your cellular phone To mute a call rotate hold the multi function control forward for 5 seconds Rotate the control again to unmute To adjust volume when wearing the unit to increase the volume rotate the multi function control forward two times for each incremental level To decre...

Page 30: ...for your particular device For additional instructions and instructions for new devices please visit www stepcommunications com userguide update To view an interactive list of FAQs Frequently Asked Questions and suggestions for troubleshooting please visit www stepcommunications com faq If you still have troubles with your device you can contact STEP directly at support stepcommunications com ...

Page 31: ... GHz ISM Band 2400 2483 5 MHz Useful Range 10 meters from device Compliance UL FCC Part 15 EN 300 328 2 CE ETS300 328 IC RSS 210 Bluetooth Operating Temperature 0C to 40C Weight Earpiece 22 grams Charger 65 grams Size Earpiece 72 mm L x 63 mm H x 13 mm T Average Talk Time 4 hours Average Standby Time 110 hours Battery Type Lithium Polymer Battery Charger US charger 100 to 240VAC input 4 5 9 5Voutp...

Page 32: ...tallation operation or maintenance instructions ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY STEP s sole obligation under this warranty or any implied warranty and the purchaser s sole remedy is limited to the repair or replacement at STEP s option of the product or any defective part IN NO EVENT SHALL ST...