Sony Wireless Stereo Headset WF-C510 Reference Guide

Precautions

The term "product" in this document refers to the unit or its accessories.

• Product usage by children should be supervised.
• Read this document, including charging instructions and information on the minimum and maximum operating temperatures, supplied with this product.
• Do not dismantle, open, or shred secondary cells or batteries.
• Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
• Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
• In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
• Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the unit.
• Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the unit.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.
• Always purchase the battery recommended by the device manufacturer for the unit.
• Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
• Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer's instructions or product manual for proper charging instructions.
• Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
• Use only cells or batteries that are appropriate for the intended use. Dispose of properly.
• Do not install the product in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
• Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat, such as sunshine, fire, or the like, for a long time.
• Do not subject the batteries to extreme low temperature conditions that may result in overheating and thermal runaway.
• Do not short-circuit this product or store it in a receptacle where it may be short-circuited by other metallic or conductive objects.
• Do not operate this product if it has been wet or otherwise damaged, to prevent electric shock, explosion, and/or injury. Contact the dealer or authorised agent for assistance.
• If the earbud tips are not securely attached, they may fall off and remain inside the ear during use. Make sure that the earbud tips are securely attached before use.
• Never insert the USB plug when the unit or charging cable is wet. If the USB plug is inserted while the unit or charging cable is wet, a short circuit may occur due to liquid (tap water, seawater, soft drink, etc.) or foreign matter on the unit or charging cable, and cause abnormal heat generation or malfunction.
• This product has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place this product close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this product if you use any such medical device.
• This product has magnet(s). Swallowing magnet(s) could cause serious harm, such as choking hazard or intestinal injuries. If magnets (or a magnet) were swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. Keep this product away from children or other supervised individuals to prevent accidental ingestion.
• There is a danger that this unit or its small parts may be swallowed. After use, store the unit in the charging case and store in a location out of reach of small children.
• High volume may adversely affect your hearing.
• Do not use the unit while walking, driving, or cycling. Doing so may cause traffic accidents.
• Do not use in hazardous areas unless the surrounding sound can be heard.
• If water or foreign matter enters the unit, it may result in fire or electric shock. If water or foreign matter enters the unit, stop use immediately and consult your nearest Sony dealer. In particular, be careful in the following cases: when using the unit near a sink or liquid container (be careful that the unit does not fall into a sink or container filled with water); when using the unit in the rain or snow, or in humid locations.
• For details on the effects of contact with the human body from the mobile phone or other wireless devices connected to the unit, refer to the instruction manual of the wireless device.

Note about static electricity

If you use the unit when the air is dry, you may experience discomfort due to static electricity accumulated on your body. This is not a malfunction of the unit. You can reduce the effect by wearing clothes made of natural materials that do not easily generate static electricity.

Charging this product

1. Place the headset units into the charging case.
2. Use a commercially available USB Type-C® cable and a USB AC adaptor.
3. Connect the USB AC adaptor to the charging case using the USB Type-C cable, then connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet.

This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3 m.

On water resistant of the unit

The charging case is not water resistant.

• Unless the unit is used correctly, water may get into the unit and cause fire, electrocution, or malfunctions. Note the following cautions carefully and use the unit correctly.

To maintain water resistant performance

• Carefully note the precautions below to ensure proper use of the unit.
• Do not splash water forcibly into the sound output holes.
• Do not drop the unit into water, and do not use underwater.
• Do not allow the unit to remain wet in a cold environment, as the water may freeze. To prevent malfunction, make sure to wipe off any water after use.
• Do not place the unit in water or use it in a humid place such as a bathroom.
• Do not drop the unit or expose it to mechanical shock. Doing so may deform or damage the unit, resulting in deterioration of water resistance performance.

On BLUETOOTH® communications

Microwaves emitting from a Bluetooth device may affect the operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off this unit and other Bluetooth devices in the following locations, as it may cause an accident:

• In hospitals, near priority seating in trains, locations where inflammable gas is present, near automatic doors, or near fire alarms.

Notes on wearing the unit

• Because the earbud tips achieve a tight seal in the ears, forcibly pressing them in or quickly pulling them out can result in eardrum damage.
• When wearing the earbud tips, the speaker diaphragm may produce a click sound. This is not a malfunction.

Other notes

• If you experience discomfort while using the unit, stop using it immediately.
• If you have any questions or problems concerning this unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Headset

Power source:

DC 5 V (Using a commercially available USB AC Adaptor) or using built-in lithium-ion batteries (Product Operation Power: DC 3.85 V)

Operating temperature:

0 °C to 40 °C

Mass:

Approx. 4.6 g x 2 (Headset (including earbud tips (M)))

Approx. 31 g (Charging case)

Included items:

Wireless Stereo Headset (1)

Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS (2), M (2), LL (2))

Charging case (1)

Documents (1 set)

Communication specification

Communication system:

Bluetooth Specification version 5.3

Output:

Bluetooth Specification Power Class 1

Frequency band:

Bluetooth: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

System requirements for battery charge using USB

USB AC adaptor:

A commercially available USB AC adaptor capable of supplying an output current of 0.5 A (500 mA) or more.

USB cable:

Commercially available USB Type-C® cable (compliant with USB standards)

Trademarks

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is under license.
• USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

Licenses

• This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the owner of its copyright. We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software. Please access the following URL and read the contents of the license: https://rd1.sony.net/help/mdr/sl/24/
• Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.

Information for Taiwan

Waste Battery Recycling

Please recycle waste batteries.

Restricted Substances and Their Chemical Symbols

Note 1: "○" indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage content benchmark value.

Note 2: "-" indicates that the restricted substance is an exclusion item.

Without permission granted by the NCC, no company, enterprise, or user shall change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristics as well as performance of approved low power radio-frequency devices.

The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security nor interfere with legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved.

The said legal communications refers to radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Management Act. The low power radio-frequency devices must endure interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.

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IPX4: Wireless Stereo Headset