Take the time to read through this user’s guide before you start
to use SBH650 Bluetooth Headset.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: B014028
More information about Bluetooth is available at
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 authorised 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.
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Getting started
This section explains what to remember for the proper use of
your Bluetooth headset.
Your headset overview
Microphone
Indicator light
Adapter jack
Earphone jack
Power switch
Play/Pause/Stop
button
Volume up
FF button
button
Talk button
REW button
Volume down
button
Make sure you have the following items with your headset :
Travel adapter, User’s guide, Earphone
The items supplied with your headset may vary depending
on your region.
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Button functions
Talk button
• Press to make or answer a call.
• Press to end a call.
Play/Pause/Stop button
• Press to launch the music player.
• Press to begin or pause playback.
• Press and hold to stop playback.
Volume control buttons
• Press to adjust the volume.
REW button
• Press to skip backward.
• Press and hold to scan backward in a file.
FF button
• Press to skip forward.
• Press and hold to scan forward in a file.
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Power switch
• Slide the switch to turn the headset on or off.
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
Put the travel adapter into the adapter jack and into a
power outlet.
The indicator light turns on red.
2
Disconnect the travel adapter from the power outlet and the
headset when the indicator light changes to blue.
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• Use only a Samsung-approved travel adapter.
Unauthorized 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.
When the battery charge gets low
A warning sound beeps and the indicator light flashes red. If
you are on a call, transfer the call from the headset to the
phone before the headset automatically turns off.
Wearing on the headset
Plug the supplied earphone into the headset and put the
earphone in your ear. Ensure to put the correct (Left, Right)
earpiece on each ear. You can attach the headset to your
clothes.
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Using your headset
This section explains how to turn the headset on, pair with the
phone, and use various functions.
• Activated functions may differ depending on the type of
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
indicator light sequentially flashes blue, red, purple 2 times.
• Slide the power switch to turn the headset off.
to turn the headset on. The
Pairing with your Bluetooth phone
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, both devices must be paired. When trying
to pair the two devices, keep the headset and the phone
reasonably close together.
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1
2
Enter Pairing mode.
• Slide the power switch
with pressing and holding
[
]
to turn the headset on. The indicator light turns on
blue and stays lit after flashing blue, red, and purple
twice.
• If you turn the headset on for the first time, it proceeds
into Pairing mode immediately.
Search for and connect with your phone according to your
phone user’s guide. (Bluetooth PIN: 0000, 4 zeros).
When the headset and the phone are paired, press [
] to
reconnect via the previously connected Headset Profile or
Hands-Free Profile, or press [
] to reconnect via the
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile.
Using call functions
Making a call
Redialing the last number
Press [
] to redial the last number.
For some phones, pressing the key opens the call log list.
Press [
to dial the selected number.
+] or [
-
] to scroll through the list, and then press [
]
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Dialing a number by voice
Press and hold [
name.
] to dial a number by voice, and say a
Answering a call
Press [
tones.
] to answer a call when you hear incoming call
Ending a call
Press [
] to end a call.
Rejecting a call
Press and hold [
] to reject a call when a call comes in.
Using options during a call
You can use the following functions to control your call during
a call.
Adjusting the volume
Press [+] or [-] to adjust the volume.
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Muting the microphone
Press and hold [ ] or [ ] to turn the microphone off so that
the person with whom you are speaking cannot hear you.
+
-
Press and hold [+] or [-] again to turn the microphone back
on.
Transferring a call from the phone to the headset
Press [ ] to transfer a call from the phone to the headset.
Placing a call on hold
Press and hold [
] to place the current call on hold.
Answering a second call
Press and hold [
] to answer a second call when you hear
call waiting tones. The first call is placed on hold.
To switch between the current call and the held call, press and
hold [
].
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Using music control functions
Listening to music
1
2
Press [ ].
If your phone asks whether to listen to music via the
headset, select Yes or OK
.
The music player launches and sound output switches to
the headset.
Depend on the type of phone, the headset may read MP3
files only. Ensure that you have the correct file format
(*.mp3).
Pausing and resuming playback
1
2
Press [ ] to pause playback.
Press [ ] to resume playback.
Stopping playback
Press and hold [ ] to stop playback.
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Listening to the previous or next file
Press [ ] to skip backward or [ ] to skip forward.
Rewinding or fast forwarding
Press and hold [ ] to scan backward or [ ] to scan forward
in a file.
Adjusting the volume
Press [+] or [-] to adjust the volume.
Answering a call while listening to music
When a call comes in while listening to music, your headset
will alert you so that you can answer the call.
1
When the headset sounds incoming call tones and the
indicator light flashes blue twice, press [
]. The music
stops and you are connected with the caller.
2
3
When you have finished the conversation, press [
Press [ ] to begin playback again.
].
Your phone may automatically begin playback after a call.
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Connecting the headset with other devices
You can connect your headset to the phone and another
Bluetooth device that plays music files at the same time.
1
2
3
Pair the headset with a phone. See page 7.
If successful, turn the headset off.
Slide the power switch
to turn the headset on
after flashing blue, red, and purple twice.
with pressing and holding [
The indicator light turns on blue
]
.
4
Search for and connect with the device you want according
to the device user’s guide.
5
6
Press [
] to connect with the paired phone.
When the phone and the device are successfully connected
with the headset, you can make or answer a call while you
are listening to music.
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Appendix
Frequently asked questions
Will my headset
Your headset will work with devices that
work with laptops, support your headset’s Bluetooth version
PCs, and PDAs?
and profiles. For specifications, see page
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Will anything
Appliances such as cordless phones and
cause interference wireless networking equipment may cause
with my interference with your conversation,
conversation when usually adding a crackling noise. To
I am using my
headset?
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
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.
computer?
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Can other
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.
Bluetooth phone
users hear my
conversation?
The sound is
echoing while
talking.
Adjust the speaker volume, or move to
another area and try again.
Music files are not
playing.
Ensure that your music files are
compatible with the device you are using.
How do I take care Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
of my headset?
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.
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Certification and Safety approvals
FCC
FCC ID: A3LSBH650
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 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.
The device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Users are not permitted to make changes or modify the device
in any way.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samsung
will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
.
Industry Canada
IC ID: 649E-SBH650
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause interference and (2) This device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number
only signifies that registration was performed based on a
Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met. It does not imply that
Industry Canada approved the equipment.
UL certified travel adapter
The travel adapter for this headset has met UL 1310 safety
requirements.
Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL
guide-lines.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED
MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY
ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR
MOUNT POSITION.
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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 center. 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 unauthorized third parties
• Specifically exempt from any warranty are limited-life
consumable components such as batteries and other
accessories
* Depending on your country, the length of warranty may vary.
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• Samsung will not assume any responsibility for any loss or
damage incurred in shipping. All repair work on Samsung
products by unauthorized third parties voids any warranty
Correct disposal of this product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
This marking shown on the product or its literature,
indicates that it should not be disposed with other
household wastes 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 and how they can take this item
for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the
terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes
for disposal.
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Specifications
Item
Specifications and description
Bluetooth Version
Support Profile
2.0
Headset Profile, Hands-Free Profile,
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile,
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile
Operating range
Standby time
Talk time
Up to 30 feet (10 meters)
Up to 200 hours*
Up to 9 hours*
Play time
Up to 9 hours*
Charging time
Approximately 3 hours*
* Depending on the phone type and usage, the actual time may
vary.
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