Use a phone headset

You can connect a 3.5 mm headset to your smartphone for hands-free operation. If a 3.5 mm headset was not included in your smartphone package, you can purchase one separately. You can also connect to a wireless headset (sold separately) using Bluetooth® wireless technology.

WARNING If driving while using a phone is permitted in your area, we recommend using a headset or hands-free car kit (sold separately). However, be aware that use of a headset that covers both ears impairs your ability to hear other sounds. Use of such a headset while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle may create a serious hazard to you and others, and may be illegal. If you must use a stereo headset while driving, place a speaker in only one ear. Leave the other ear free to hear outside noises, and use the headset only if it is legal and you can do so safely.

Use a wired headset

Your smartphone works with headsets that have a 3.5 mm connector (look for three coloured bands on the plug). When in doubt, ask the third-party headset manufacturer if the product is compatible with your smartphone. If you hear a headset buzz or poor microphone performance, your headset may be incompatible with your smartphone.

1Insert a 3.5 mm headset into the jack on the top of your smartphone.

When you are on a call, the icon changes to .

2The button on the headset performs different actions depending on the headset model and what's happening on the smartphone. Press the button once to perform any of the following tasks supported by your particular headset:

•Answer an incoming call.

•Respond to call waiting.

•Hang up a single active call or all calls on a conference call.

•Switch between calls if there is one active call and one call on hold.

3If you want to stop using the headset, do any of the following:

•To switch from the headset to your smartphone's speakerphone: Tap and tap Speaker.

•To switch from the wired headset to a previously paired Bluetooth® hands-free device: Tap and tap the device name.

•To use your smartphone without the headset: Disconnect the headset.

Set up and use a Bluetooth® hands-free device

Your smartphone is compatible with many headsets and car kits (sold separately) enabled with Bluetooth® wireless technology version 2.1, with EDR and Stereo (with AVRCP media controls).

After you set up a connection with a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit, you can communicate using that device whenever it is within range and the Bluetooth feature on your smartphone is turned on. The range can vary greatly, depending on environmental factors. The maximum is about 10 metres.

For more information on using the Bluetooth feature on your smartphone, see Bluetooth® wireless technology.

NOTE You can use an A2DP-enabled Bluetooth headset or speakers to listen to music files on your smartphone.

1Open Bluetooth .

2If the Bluetooth setting at the top of the screen is off, tap Off to switch the Bluetooth feature from Off to On.

3Tap Add device.

4In Type, make sure Audio is selected.

5Tap the device name.

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