Bluetooth headsets, named after a mighty Viking, offer a hands-free way to communicate on cell phones and computers. This guide explains how to pair, charge, and use them for calls, voice dialing, and VoIP.
The Bluetooth headset has been around for almost a decade. Thanks to its breakthrough technology, people can now talk on their cell phones in a completely different way. Named after a mighty Viking, this technology is now commonplace in offices and in the ears of people on the go in the streets, on public transport, or even while driving. It is an invaluable tool for improving efficiency and productivity. With a wireless headset in your ear, it is easy to perform tasks that require two hands, such as typing office documents or carrying your briefcase while lining up at the train station.
Using it is quite easy. First, make sure your phone recognizes your headset. It is usually intuitive from there.
With your phone:
- Make the necessary settings to pair the Bluetooth headset with your cell phone. You can usually find an option to "find new devices" on your phone; when you see the name of your headset, select it and enter the security number written on the headset itself or in the user manual. This allows your mobile device to recognize your new Bluetooth headphone or headset. Once it is paired and recognized by your phone, you can make and receive calls. Your Bluetooth headset usually has volume keys and even a one-touch voice-activation key. If your phone has voice dialing, you can use this to dial contacts without touching the phone's keypad. Usually, a long press on the voice recognition key will activate this.
- Keep the system charged. Wireless headsets usually have a battery life of one to four hours of talk time or about two days of standby time. Since you will be using the Bluetooth headset throughout the day, be sure to plug it in at night so you won't have to worry about running low while you're on the go.
For your PC:
- You will usually need a special adapter called a Bluetooth dongle to connect your headset to your PC. This device usually plugs into a spare USB port. Most modern laptops and netbooks have a built-in Bluetooth radio, though. Having this device allows you to use your Bluetooth headset as the speaker and microphone recognized by the operating system. This can help reduce clutter while you work, especially if you need a headset to talk on the computer through Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
- Pairing is done similarly to how you search for new devices on your mobile phone. Using the Bluetooth interface on your computer, first search for new devices, and then when you see the name of your Bluetooth headset, select it and enter the passcode. If your computer does not recognize your Bluetooth headset right away, you will probably have to install some drivers, which should be included in the headset's retail package. If you've already installed drivers, but your software — such as Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, and the like — cannot recognize it, you can try accessing the Audio settings for those applications and select your Bluetooth device as the output and input sources.
Using Bluetooth technology is actually very straightforward. It usually involves turning on a discovery option and pairing with your mobile phone or computer.
Use a Bluetooth Headset
Bluetooth headsets, named after a mighty Viking, offer a hands-free way to communicate on cell phones and computers. This guide explains how to pair, charge, and use them for calls, voice dialing, and VoIP.
The Bluetooth headset has been around for almost a decade. Thanks to its breakthrough technology, people can now talk on their cell phones in a completely different way. Named after a mighty Viking, this technology is now commonplace in offices and in the ears of people on the go in the streets, on public transport, or even while driving. It is an invaluable tool for improving efficiency and productivity. With a wireless headset in your ear, it is easy to perform tasks that require two hands, such as typing office documents or carrying your briefcase while lining up at the train station.
Using it is quite easy. First, make sure your phone recognizes your headset. It is usually intuitive from there.
With your phone:
- Make the necessary settings to pair the Bluetooth headset with your cell phone. You can usually find an option to "find new devices" on your phone; when you see the name of your headset, select it and enter the security number written on the headset itself or in the user manual. This allows your mobile device to recognize your new Bluetooth headphone or headset. Once it is paired and recognized by your phone, you can make and receive calls. Your Bluetooth headset usually has volume keys and even a one-touch voice-activation key. If your phone has voice dialing, you can use this to dial contacts without touching the phone's keypad. Usually, a long press on the voice recognition key will activate this.
- Keep the system charged. Wireless headsets usually have a battery life of one to four hours of talk time or about two days of standby time. Since you will be using the Bluetooth headset throughout the day, be sure to plug it in at night so you won't have to worry about running low while you're on the go.
For your PC:
- You will usually need a special adapter called a Bluetooth dongle to connect your headset to your PC. This device usually plugs into a spare USB port. Most modern laptops and netbooks have a built-in Bluetooth radio, though. Having this device allows you to use your Bluetooth headset as the speaker and microphone recognized by the operating system. This can help reduce clutter while you work, especially if you need a headset to talk on the computer through Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
- Pairing is done similarly to how you search for new devices on your mobile phone. Using the Bluetooth interface on your computer, first search for new devices, and then when you see the name of your Bluetooth headset, select it and enter the passcode. If your computer does not recognize your Bluetooth headset right away, you will probably have to install some drivers, which should be included in the headset's retail package. If you've already installed drivers, but your software — such as Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, and the like — cannot recognize it, you can try accessing the Audio settings for those applications and select your Bluetooth device as the output and input sources.
Using Bluetooth technology is actually very straightforward. It usually involves turning on a discovery option and pairing with your mobile phone or computer.
Use a Bluetooth Headset
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Bluetooth headsets, named after a mighty Viking, offer a hands-free way to communicate on cell phones and computers. This guide explains how to pair, charge, and use them for calls, voice dialing, and VoIP.