Basics. Blackberry HS 655 - RIM - Plus, HS-500

Below you will find brief information for HS-500. This Bluetooth wireless headset allows you to make hands-free calls and listen to music from your BlackBerry device. It features automatic volume control, compatibility with BlackBerry micro-USB charging accessories, and pairing with two Bluetooth enabled devices simultaneously. It's also designed to work seamlessly with GPS enabled BlackBerry devices for turn-by-turn navigation.

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About the BlackBerry Wireless Headset HS-500

The BlackBerry® Wireless Headset HS-500 is a Bluetooth® enabled device that provides hands-free calling for your BlackBerry device. With the headset, you can also listen to audio files on your BlackBerry device. You can pair the headset with two Bluetooth enabled devices at the same time.

The headset is designed to be compatible with BlackBerry micro-USB charging accessories.

The headset is designed to be compatible with third-party Bluetooth enabled devices. For more information, see the documentation for your third-party Bluetooth enabled device.

About automatic volume control

When you use the BlackBerry® Wireless Headset HS-500 for the first time, you can use the volume controls on your BlackBerry device to set the volume to a comfortable listening level. When the noise level of your environment changes, the headset is designed to increase or decrease the volume to a comfortable listening level automatically so that you do not have to adjust the volume manually. If you want to readjust the volume manually, you can use the volume controls on your BlackBerry device.

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Charge the BlackBerry Wireless Headset HS-500 with a USB cable

Before you use the BlackBerry® Wireless Headset HS-500 for the first time, you must charge it for at least 1 hour.

Connect the small end of the micro-USB cable to the charging port on the headset.

2. Connect the larger end of the micro-USB cable to the USB port on a computer.

Charge the BlackBerry Wireless Headset HS-500 with a vehicle power adapter

Connect the small end of the BlackBerry® Micro-USB Vehicle Power Adapter - 12V to the charging port on the BlackBerry® Wireless

Headset HS-500.

2. Plug the large end of the vehicle power adapter into your vehicle's power outlet.

About using the BlackBerry Wireless Headset HS-500 with a GPS enabled

BlackBerry device

If your BlackBerry® device supports GPS technology and if there is a third-party location-based application installed on your BlackBerry device that provides driving directions, the BlackBerry® Wireless Headset HS-500 is designed to announce these directions to you when you pair it with your BlackBerry device.

Key features

Bluetooth enabled for hands-free calling and audio streaming
Automatic volume control adapts to your environment
Compatible with BlackBerry micro-USB charging accessories
Pairing with two Bluetooth enabled devices at the same time
GPS integration for turn-by-turn announcements with compatible BlackBerry devices
Ability to mute a call.
Reset the Headset to pairing mode.

Frequently asked questions

Briefly press the Call control key.

Press the Call control key twice quickly.

During a call, press the Call control key quickly. To turn off mute, press the Call control key again quickly.

If the headset is not in pairing mode, press and hold the Call control key for 5 seconds or until the LED flashes blue and red. On your BlackBerry device, go to Manage Connections > Set Up Bluetooth > Search, and select BlackBerry HS-500. Type the passkey 0000.

Make sure there are no large objects between the headset and your BlackBerry device and that you are within 10 meters (33 feet). It may also help to keep the headset on the same side of your body as your BlackBerry device.