Motorola Headset H500

I've got my camera, got IChat up and running, but can't get the headset to connect. Bluetooth is on and discoverable.
It connects to the phone, The computer see's the phone, but won't pair either.
After reading all the replies, unable to find one scenario that fits mine.
Looked at my software updates, and software/firmware updates are all current.
Any ideas, do I need to download a driver or something.
thanks, steve

I've an H500 as well.
In order to pair the headset to start with, power the headset off, then hold down the "on" button on the headset until the light on the side of it glows a steady blue. This makes the headset itself "discoverable." Then open the bluetooth setup assistant and be sure the device you are setting up for is a "headset" not a "mobile phone." It should sync up from there!
I noticed you are on a Mac Mini, do you have a bluetooth antenna in it or are you using an adapter? If you are using an adapter, there is some trouble with getting a headset to pair. You have to specifically use the D-Link 120 Bluetooth adapter and download a special firmware update made just for that adapter. I got both a plantronics and a Motorola H500 to pair with my Mini using the D-link adapter and the firmware update. Later however, they stopped wanting to stay synced up. It was very annoying. I finally went with a USB headset. Now that I've got my MacBook I can use the bluetooth earpiece again, yay!
~G

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I have already reported the issues to the manager of the store in my town, and she notified me that she was working on getting the issue up the chain of command.
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