Nokia HS-26W FAQS

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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How is the Bluetooth connection established between the compatible mobile phone and the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset?
   When the connection is created for the first time, you must enter the Bluetooth pairing passcode (found in the user guide) into the mobile phone.
   
   
2. Can I change the passcode?
   No, the passcode required for pairing cannot be changed. The passcode is only needed for the first pairing with a compatible mobile phone.
   
   
3. How many connections can the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset have?
   Up to eight devices can be paired with the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset, with only one user having an active connection at a time. The most recent pairing is automatically the active one. If all eight pairing places in the headset are full, the oldest pairing is replaced by the new pairing.
   
   
4. How are calls managed with the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset?
   There are two buttons in the Nokia Wireless Headset HS-26W for managing calls. These are the answer/end button and the volume control button. The answer/end button can be used for answering and ending calls as well as for redial, voice tag activation, and call rejection.
   
   
5. How secure is the Bluetooth connectivity link?
   The Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset uses an encrypted link when supported by a compatible mobile phone. All compatible Nokia mobile phones support this feature.
   
   
6. How does the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset indicate that there is an active link between the headset and the mobile phone?
   Once the connection to your mobile phone has been established, a green LED starts blinking in 10-second intervals.
   
   
7. Can voice tags stored in the paired phone be used from the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset?
   Yes, holding down the answer/end button for a few seconds will activate voice dialing from a paired Nokia phone.
   
   
8. Can an active call be switched from the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset to the paired phone without losing the call?
   Yes, by holding the answer/end button for a few seconds during the active call.
   
   
9. Can the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset be charged with standard Nokia chargers?
   The Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset can be charged with the Nokia Compact Charger AC-3U, Nokia Travel Charger AC-4U, and Nokia Mobile Charger DC-4.
   
   
10. Can the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset be worn on either ear?
    Yes. The earhook is made of a comfortable, flexible material.
    
    
11. Which color options are available?
    The Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset comes in two colors: black or white.
    
    
12. Does the Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset work with other manufacturers' phones?
    The Nokia HS-26W Wireless Headset is compatible with mobile phones and devices that are compatible with Bluetooth Specification 1.1 and higher, and support handsfree (HFP) and/or headset (HSP) profile. Check your phone's or device's compatibility with these specifications and profiles with your phone/device manufacturer.