Nokia 3589i Headset Jack

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Headset/mic.

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In article <WrWdnW0S18-OXqTfRVn-iQ@comcast.com>,
Quaoar <quaoar@tenthplanet.net> wrote:
>Peter wrote:
>> Is the 2.5mm headset jack on the Nokia 3589i just for a headset or
>> will it also handle audio input from a headset/microphone?
>
>That jack is Nokia-specific so in order to use for example a Jabra
>headset, you will need an adapter. The jack has three contacts:
>incoming audio, microphone, and answer/hangup. The adapter should be
>specific to the 3589i as labeled - I had terrible luck with adapters
>labeled to include the 3589i with other, later, Nokia phones.

The 3589i (and, I suspect the 6015) was built to Verizon specifications
and, as such, uses the industry-standard 2.5mm headset pinout.

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In article <tMadnRrAs7oalaffRVn-gA@comcast.com>,
Quaoar <quaoar@tenthplanet.net> wrote:
>Mike S. wrote:
>> In article <WrWdnW0S18-OXqTfRVn-iQ@comcast.com>,
>> Quaoar <quaoar@tenthplanet.net> wrote:
>>> Peter wrote:
>>>> Is the 2.5mm headset jack on the Nokia 3589i just for a headset or
>>>> will it also handle audio input from a headset/microphone?
>>>
>>> That jack is Nokia-specific so in order to use for example a Jabra
>>> headset, you will need an adapter. The jack has three contacts:
>>> incoming audio, microphone, and answer/hangup. The adapter should be
>>> specific to the 3589i as labeled - I had terrible luck with adapters
>>> labeled to include the 3589i with other, later, Nokia phones.
>>
>> The 3589i (and, I suspect the 6015) was built to Verizon
>> specifications and, as such, uses the industry-standard 2.5mm headset
>> pinout.
>
>No, it does not, at least on the two Vz-labeled Nokia 3589i phones I
>used until recently.

I don't doubt your experience - perhaps they changed it in later
production. However, generic 2.5mm headsets work fine on my wife's 3589i,
and the manual supports this:


o LEARN ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS

Nokia is committed to making mobile phones easy to use for all
individuals, including those with
disabilities. Nokia maintains a Web site that is dedicated to
accessibility solutions. For more
information about phone features, enhancements, and other Nokia
products designed with
your needs in mind, please visit the following Web site:

www.nokiaaccessibility.com

Your Nokia phone is equipped with a universal 2.5 mm enhancement jack
that can be used to
connect any cellular ready or cellular compatible TTY/TDD device's
cable to your phone.