Iqua Snake
Bluetooth® Headrest Handsfree
User Guide
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About Bluetooth® Technology
Bluetooth is technology used for wireless communication between devices.
Bluetooth technology is based on a radio receiver and transmitter built into a tiny microchip,
one of which is incorporated into this product and the other is in a compatible mobile phone.
Bluetooth enables wireless connections between a device and a mobile phone within a radius
of 10 meters of each other, without a physical cable or line-of-sight connection.
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Iqua Snake Headrest Handsfree can be used with any brand of Bluetooth mobile phones that
supports Headset or Handsfree profiles. For the latest compatibility information, please visit
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by IQUA is
licensed. Other trademarks and trade names belong to their respective owners.
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General Information
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Thank you for purchasing Iqua Snake Headrest Handsfree. Your new device is a stylish
product that enables you to communicate handsfree and comfortably with compatible mobile
phones that support Bluetooth wireless technology.
Overview of the product:
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Control components, aluminum
These components include the speaker, the microphone and the control buttons.
Stem, leather
Attach Snake to the headrest on your car seat. The front part of the stem can be bent at
a right angle up and down and can be adjusted so it is at a suitable height.
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Call button
Answer a call, redial a number, or activate voice dialing.
Power/End call button
Switch the Snake on/off. End or reject a call.
Indicator light
Indicates status of the device with a green/red light.
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Volume slider
Microphone
Speaker
Charger connector
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Sales package contents
1. The Snake
2. Car charger
3. Leather strap
4. User Guide
5. Quick Guide
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Getting Started
Installation
To install the Iqua Snake on the headrest of your car seat, start gently sliding it from either side
so that it wraps around the bars on the headrest. You may also use the tightening strap to
ensure that the Snake is well attached.
Charging the battery
Before you use the Snake, you must charge its battery for approximately 6 hours. Once the
battery is full, it will provide up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 10 days of standby time.
1. Connect the charger cable to the Snake.
2. Plug the car charger into the cigarette lighter of your car. A red light will turn on.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the red light will turn off.
Switching on and off
To switch the Snake on, press and hold down the
flashing.
button until the green light starts
button until the lights turn off.
To switch the Snake off, press and hold down
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Pairing the Snake and your mobile phone
Pairing is the process of linking the Snake to your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. After this
process is completed, you can use the Snake with this paired mobile phone. If you want to use
the Snake with another mobile phone, you must repeat the pairing process again. Even though
Snake can be paired with up to 8 compatible phones, it can only be connected to one phone
at a time.
1. Make sure that the Snake is charged and switched OFF.
2. Press and hold down both the
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button at the same time until you hear a
sound and the lights start flashing red and green.
3. Release the buttons. The Snake is now in pairing mode and waiting for your mobile
phone to connect to it.
4. Complete the pairing with your mobile phone. Please refer to the user guide of your
mobile phone for details on how to search and pair. When the mobile phone has found
the handsfree device, the phone will show Iqua Snake on its display. To pair with the
phone, enter the Snake PIN code 0000.
5. Once pairing has been successfully completed, you will hear a sound and a green light
will start flashing.
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Call Functions
Answering a call
When you are receiving an incoming call, you will hear the mobile phone’s ringing tone through
the Snake speaker. To answer the call, just press the
to indicate an active call.
button. A green light will turn on
Ending a call
To end an active call, press the
button briefly.
Rejecting a call
When you are receiving an incoming call that you do not want to answer, press the
once to reject it.
button
Redialing the last dialed number
To place a call to the last dialed number, press the
button briefly twice.
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Voice dialing (when supported by the phone)
To activate the voice dialing feature of your mobile phone, press and hold down the
button for 2 seconds. Please refer to the user guide of your phone for details. Some phone
models do not support voice dialing.
Adjusting the volume
Slide the Volume slider towards the plus (+) symbol to increase and towards the minus (-)
symbol to decrease volume.
Transferring calls between the Snake and your mobile phone
To transfer an active call from the Snake to your mobile phone, press and hold down the
button for 3 seconds.
To transfer an active call from your mobile phone to the Snake, press and hold down the
button for 3 seconds.
Resetting to factory settings
To reset the Snake to its original factory settings, make sure that the Snake is turned on and
then press the
and
buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds. The Snake will reset
itself and turn off automatically. After resetting, the volume level will return to normal, and all
of the paired mobile phones as well as the last phone used will be removed from the Snake’s
memory.
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Light indication summary
The Snake’s LED can be either green or red and is usually accompanied by a soft beep. The
different signals indicate:
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Green light flashes 5 times and the Snake beeps - power on.
Green light flashes every 3 seconds - connection active.
Green and red light flashing in turns - in pairing mode, waiting for the user to complete
pairing with the mobile phone.
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Red light flashes 5 times and the Snake beeps - power off.
Red light flashing every 3 seconds - low battery.
Red light stays continuously lit - charging the battery.
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Product Specifications
Bluetooth specification:
Bluetooth profile supported:
Range of frequency:
Battery
Version 1.2
Headset and Handsfree
2.4 GHz ISM Band
NiMH
Dimensions:
Weight:
Nominal charging time:
Talk time:
450 mm (L) x 250 mm (W) x 25 mm (H)
350 g (main body)
Within 4.5 hours
Up to 10 hours
Standby time:
Up to 10 days
Charging time:
6 hours
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Battery Information
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Do not attempt to replace the battery by yourself as it is built-in and cannot be changed.
Do not dismantle the charger as it may expose you to dangerous voltages or other
hazards.
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Please charge the device only with compatible chargers.
Incorrectly reassembling the device can cause electric shock when it is used again.
Do not use the charger outdoors or in a humid environment.
Avoid charging the device in extremely high or low temperatures.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car during the summer or winter,
will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery and its ability to charge. Always try to keep
the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A device with a hot or cold battery may
not work for a while, even when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularly
limited in temperatures well below freezing.
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Care and Maintenance
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Keep the device and its accessories and parts out of the reach of small children.
Please turn off the device before putting it in your bag or carrying it around. If it is not turned
off and the the button is pressed accidentally, the device may answer or make a call without
you knowing it.
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Do not expose the device to liquid, moisture or humidity as it is not waterproof.
Do not use abrasive cleaning solvents to clean the device.
Do not expose the device to high or low temperatures.
Do not allow the device to come in contact with sharp objects as they may scratch or
damage it.
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Do not stick anything inside the device as this may damage internal components.
Do not attempt to dismantle the device as it does not contain serviceable components.
Warnings for using the Snake in a vehicle
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Obey local laws and keep your hands free for driving. You should always think of road
safety first.
Before using the device, always check that it is installed in the normal position explained
in this user guide and that it functions correctly.
Radio signals may affect electronic systems that have been improperly installed or
inadequately shielded. These systems include electronic fuel injection, antiskid braking,
speed control and air bag systems. For more information, check with the manufacturer of
your vehicle or of any equipment that has been added.
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Remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do not place objects in the area over the
air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed in
the vehicle and the air bag inflates, this could result in serious injury.
Correct disposal of this product
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol, shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be
disposed of with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent
harming the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should
contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local
government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for
environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and
check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not
be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
IQUA Ltd. guarantees that this product is free from material and workmanship defects for a
period of twelve (12) months (unless stated otherwise) from date of purchase, provided the
following terms of this warranty are satisfied. This warranty only applies to the original owner
of this product.
1. The purchaser must be able to prove that he or she has purchased the product by
presenting the original sales receipt describing the product to establish to IQUA Ltd.
the validity of the warranty claim at the provider of warranty service. IQUA Ltd. shall
have the right to deny warranty if a dated proof-of-purchase cannot be produced. Any
evidence of alteration, erasure, or forgery shall result in immediate termination of the
right of warranty.
2. IQUA Ltd. agrees to repair or replace without charge any defective product for its
original owner under warranty.
3. IQUA Ltd. will supply replacement parts free of charge for any IQUA product under
warranty upon request. Neither replacement nor repair extend the original warranty
period.
4. This warranty is not valid for product owners who attempt to repair defective units
themselves or through unauthorized demands.
5. Certain product liability regulations may apply to you as the owner of the product.
Under no circumstances, however, is IQUA Ltd. liable for any indirect or consequential
damages to person or property stemming from an IQUA product having been used.
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6. This warranty is not valid in case of fire, lighting, earthquake, accident, misuse,
unusual physical or electrical stress or any other cause beyond the normal usage and
care of this product.
7. IQUA Ltd. reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design or
manufacture without being obliged to install such changes in existing and sold
products. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear on the product or the
operation time of the battery.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We (Iqua Ltd.) declare, under our sole responsibility, that the product (HHF-801) conforms
with the provisions of the following Council Directive: 1999/5/EC.
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