Icom VS-3 Instructions
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Bluetooth
®
HEADSET
INSTRUCTIONS q
VS-3
Thank you for purchasing the VS-3
Bluetooth
®
head
-
set
.
This headset is compatible with Bluetooth
®
opera-
tion, and includes a [PTT] switch.
Please read these instructions carefully and com-
pletely before using.
Name and the Passkey
• Name: ICOM-BT002
• Passkey: 0000 (four zeros)
The name is displayed on the paring list of other Bluetooth
®
devices when a Device Search is made.
Panel description
Earphone jack (3.5 (d) mm: 1⁄8 inch)
Clip
[FWD]
[PLAY]
[RWD]
[RESET]
USB port for
charging
[PWR]
LED indicator
[VOL](–)
[VOL](+)
[PTT]
Microphone
Fully charge the headset before using, and when the LED
blinks every 3 seconds.
How to charge the VS-3
Make sure the headset power is OFF.
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• If it’s ON, hold down [PWR] for 3 seconds.
Open the USB port cover, and then connect the VS-3 to
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a USB power adapter, or a PC, with the supplied USB
cable.
• The charging temperature range: 0ç to +45ç
(32ƒ to +113ƒ)
• While charging, the LED lights red.
• When the charge is completed, the LED turns OFF.
Before using the headset
Features
The VS-3
Bluetooth
®
headset
enables you to hands-free op-
eration with a Bluetooth
®
unit installed transceiver or an An-
droid
®
device (third party).
Bluetooth
®
connection image:
VS-3
Bluetooth
®
mobile
device (third party)
UT-133
Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth
®
unit
installed
Transceiver
Supplied accessories
• Earphone (SP-36)+Earpad
• USB cable for charging (OPC-2326)
• Instruction sheets q (this sheet) and w
Connecting the earphone plug
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R
For your
left ear
For your
right ear
Charging cautions
The charging time is approximately 3 hours.
If the LED does not turn OFF after 3 hours of charging,
disconnect the USB cable to stop charging.
Overcharge may degrade the battery performance or short-
en battery life. Also, it may cause a fire or explosion.
While charging, you cannot use the headset.
Precautions
R DANGER! NEVER
operate the headset while driv-
ing a vehicle, except for a hands-free operation. Safe driving
requires your full attention—anything less may result in an
accident.
R DANGER! NEVER
use the headset in an explosive
atmosphere. This may pose a fire hazard or explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER
incinerate the headset since the
lithium polymer battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may
cause an explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER
put the headset in a microwave
oven or high-pressure cooker, or put on a electromagnetic
cooker. This may pose a fire hazard or explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER
use or leave the headset in ar-
eas with temperatures below –20°C (–4°F) or above +60°C
(+140°F). Extreme temperatures may damage the headset,
shorten the internal battery life, cause fluid to leak from the
battery, or cause the battery to rupture or catch fire.
R WARNING! NEVER
use a non specified USB cable.
This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock.
R WARNING! NEVER
make any changes or modifica-
tions to the headset. This may pose a fire hazard or result in
an electric shock.
R WARNING! NEVER
drop, impact or vibrate the
headset.
R WARNING! NEVER
touch the headset with wet
hands to prevent electric shock.
R WARNING! NEVER
let metal, wire or other objects
touch any internal part of the headset. This may result in an
electric shock or this could cause a fire or damage the head-
set.
R WARNING! NEVER
keep charging the battery since
overcharge may cause overheating or battery may rupture.
CAUTION: NEVER
use the headset nearby medical
equipment. Radio waves the headset may cause the interfer-
ence.
CAUTION: NEVER
bend or slew around forcedly, hitch,
heat or remodel the USB cables and earphones.
This may result in an electric shock or this could cause a fire
or damage the headset.
CAUTION: NEVER
hitch the cable when detaching the
cable from the headset.
CAUTION: NEVER
use the headset if the USB port or
earphone jack is broken. Contact your Icom dealer or dis-
tributor for advice.
CAUTION:
Immediately stop the headset operation if it
emits an abnormal odor, sound or smoke. Contact your Icom
dealer or distributor for advice.
DO NOT
place the headset in excessively dusty environ-
ments or in direct sunlight.
DO NOT
use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol to
clean this device, as they will damage the device’s surfaces.
If the device becomes dusty or dirty, wipe it clean with a soft,
dry cloth.
DO NOT
charge the headset outside of the specified tem-
perature range, 0˚C to +45˚C (32°F to +113°F).
If the headset must be left unused for a long time, it must be
kept safely in a cool dry place with the temperature range
as below:
–20˚C to +60˚C: –4°F to +140°F (within a month)
–20˚C to +45˚C: –4°F to +113°F (within three months)
–20˚C to +25˚C: –4°F to +77°F (within a year)
After not using the headset for a long time, the internal bat-
tery may be completely exhausted. In that case, you may not
be able to charge it again.
Place the headset in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use
by children.
VS-3
Power adapter
(third party)
PC
To a USB port
Earphone plug
(3.5 (d) mm: 1⁄8 inch)
Using the earphones for a long time may
cause your ears to ache. We recommend
that you sometimes remove it while using.
WORD
DEFINITION
R DANGER!
Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
R WARNING! Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur.
CAUTION
Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
Recommended for optimum use. No risk of personal in-
jury, fire or electric shock.
Explicit definitions
The Bluetooth
®
communication range may vary, depending
on the environment in which the device operates.
Microwave ovens or wireless LAN may cause interference.
In that case, stop using those devices or move away from
them.
This Bluetooth
®
device has a range of use. If the communi-
cation is unstable, use the device within the range.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United King-
dom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth
®
work mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom
inc. is under license.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trade-
marks of their respective holders.