Cardo Freecom 4 Plus User manual

HIGH POWEREDTECHNOLOGY

For easy reference while on the road, download the Pocket Guide from www.cardosystems.com/support/.

This is version 1.0 of the FREECOM 4+ Manual. The latest version of the manuals in your preferred language and
various tutorials can be found at cardosystems.com/support/.

Register your FREECOM 4+

Registering your device allows you to download software patches, enjoy new features that are offered from time
to time, and most importantly, assures smooth handling of any warranty issues you may have. In the future, your
registered FREECOM 4+ may also be eligible for free product upgrades.

It's easy, just visit www.cardosystems.com/cardo-community and you'll be done in no time. Also, rest assured:
Cardo does not share your details with others.

Be SMART, register your FREECOM 4+.

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction 4

2. Getting Started 5

2.1 Getting t o Know Your FREECOM 4+ 5

2.2 Charging t he FREECOM 4+ 5

2.3 Switching Your Unit On/Off 5

2.4 Using Your FREECOM 4+ 6

2.5 Pairing Your Unit to Bluetooth Devices 6

3. On the Road 8

3.1 Basic AUDI O Functions 8

3.1.1 Making and Recei ving Phone Calls 8

3.1.2 Streaming Music 9

3.2 Listening to FM Radio 10

3.3 Voice Commands 11

4. Riding with Others 12

4.1 Bluetoot h I ntercom 12

4.2 Setting Up Bluetoot h I ntercom Groups 12

4.3 Starting/Ending Intercom Calls 15

4.3.1 Receivi ng Bluetooth Intercom Calls 15

4.4 Resetting Bluet ooth Intercom Pairing 15

4.5 Sharing Music and Radio 16

5. Troubleshooting 17

5.1 Soft Reset 17

5.2 Reset Pairing 17

5.3 Reset to F act ory Settings 17

5.4 FAQ 17

6. Personalizing Your Device 18

6.1 Setting the Default Mobile Phone 19

6.2 Using Parallel Audio Streaming 19

6.3 Audio Source Priorities 20

Appendix A. FREECOM 4+ LEDIndications 22

7. Glossary 24

8. Support 25

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Cardo FREECOM 4+ communication and entertainment system for motorcycle
helmets.

We wish you a great FREECOM 4+ experience and encourage you to write to us at [e-mail]
regarding any questions, suggestions or comments you may have.

If you have not yet installed the FREECOM 4+ unit on your helmet, please install it as described in the
Installation Guide provided in the package.

And don't forget to register your FREECOM 4+ at www.cardosystems.com/cardo-community.

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2. GETTING STARTED

2.1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FREECOM 4+

2.2 CHARGING THE FREECOM 4+

Make sure that your FREECOM 4+ battery is charged for at least 4 hours before initial use.

To charge the unit:

1. Using the supplied USB cable, connect your computer or wall charger to the USBport on your FREECOM
4+.

● Charging with the wall charger is faster than via a computer USB port.

● Charging your unit switches it off automatically. To use your unit while it is being charged, switch it on.

(see Switching Your Unit On/Off on page 5).

While charging, the LED indicates the charging status as follows:

● Red LED on — charging

● Red LED off — charging complete

TIP: You can check the battery charge at any time by saying "Hey Cardo, battery status."

2.3 SWITCHING YOUR UNIT ON/OFF

To switch your FREECOM 4+on:

● Press both and for 1 second.

The speaker plays an ascending tone and a voice message greets you.

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The LED confirms your FREECOM 4+ is on:

● Normal and low battery — LED flashes blue three times.

● Charging — LED flashes red and purple three times.

To switch your FREECOM 4+ off:

● Press both and .

The LED flashes red three times, confirming that your unit is switching off. The speaker plays a descending
tone and a voice message, "Goodbye".

2.4 USING YOUR FREECOM 4+

You can operate the various features of your FREECOM 4+ in the following ways;:

● Press a button or combination of buttons on the unit.

● Use the Cardo Mobile App on your mobile device (once it is paired with the unit).

● Use automatic voice recognition (by saying a command, for example "Hey Cardo, Radio On").

You can also configure your unit by connecting it to a computer with the supplied USBcable and running the
Cardo Updater while your computer is connected to the Cardo Community website.

2.5 PAIRING YOUR UNIT TO BLUETOOTH DEVICES

Your FREECOM 4+ has two Bluetooth channels for connection to Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones,
GPS devices, and Bluetooth music players with A2DP.

To connect your unit to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair them. Once paired, they automatically recognize
each other whenever they are within range.

If you are pairing more than one device, Cardo recommends that you pair the mobile phone to channel 1, and
the additional device (such as GPS, music player or additional mobile phone) to channel 2.

If you are pairing the unit to more than one mobile phone, the phone paired with channel 1 is the default phone
for outgoing calls.

To pair Bluetooth channel 1 to a mobile phone:

1. Enable Bluetooth on the mobile phone.

2. On the unit in standby mode, press for 5 seconds.
The LED flashes red and blue.

3. On your mobile phone, search for Bluetooth devices.

4. When your FREECOM 4+ appears in the list of available devices, select it.
If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeros).

The phone confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds.

To pair Bluetooth channel 2 to another Bluetooth device:

1. Enable Bluetooth on the device (for example, your mobile phone, GPS device, or music player).

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2. On the unit in standby mode, press for 5 seconds. The LED flashes red and blue.

3. Tap twice. The LED flashes red and green.

4. If you are pairing a GPS device, roll the control wheel forward.

The LED flashes slower.

5. On the device you are pairing, search for Bluetooth devices.

6. When your FREECOM 4+ appears in the list of available devices, select it.
If prompted for a PIN or Passkey, enter 0000 (four zeros).

The device confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds.

● If pairing is not completed within 2 minutes, the unit automatically returns to Standby.

● If you have paired two different mobile phones directly to your FREECOM 4+, set one as default for

making calls (see Setting the Default Mobile Phone on page 19).

● Not all Bluetooth mobile phones broadcast Bluetooth Stereo music (A2DP) even if the phone has an MP3

player function. Consult your mobile phone’s user manual for more information.

● Not all Bluetooth GPS devices allow connection to Bluetooth audio devices. Consult your GPS User

Manual for more information.

To cancel the pairing process:

● Press for 2 seconds.

The LED stops flashing red and blue/green.

To reset all Bluetooth device pairing:

1. Press for 5 seconds.
The LED flashes red and blue.

2. Press and for 2 seconds.

The LED flashes purple 5 times, confirming that pairing has been reset.

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3. ON THE ROAD

FREECOM 4+ makes it easy for you to receive phone calls and listen to music in a convenient and safe manner.

3.1 BASIC AUDIO FUNCTIONS

The basic audio functions are the same whether you are listening to music, speaking on the intercom, or having a
phone conversation.

To turn the volume up:

● Roll the Control Wheel forward.

An increasingly louder tone is played on the speaker until you reach the maximum volume, as indicated by
the maximum volume tone.

To turn the volume down:

● Roll the Control Wheel backward.

An increasingly quieter tone is played on the speaker until you reach the minimum volume, as indicated by
the minimum volume tone.

To mute the microphone completely and lower the speaker volume to the minimal level:

● Roll the Control Wheel backward, then forward.

To unmute the microphone and raise the speaker volume to the previous level:

● Roll the Control Wheel in any direction.

An ascending tone is played on the speaker.

3.1.1 MAKING AND RECEIVING PHONE CALLS

You can use your mobile phone to make and receive phone calls while paired to your FREECOM 4+.

You can make a hands-free call using your mobile phone's voice dial option or using the Cardo speed dial or redial
last call options.

To make a phone call:

● To dial using your mobile phone's voice dial option, tap or say "Hey Siri" (if you are using an iOS device)

or "OK Google" (if you are using an Android device), then make your call as per the instructions for your
mobile device.

● To redial the last number called on your mobile device, tap twice or say "Hey Cardo, redial number."

● To dial your preset speed dial number, press and hold down for 2 seconds or say "Hey Cardo, speed

dial." (The speed dial number must be set in the Cardo Mobile App or community website prior to use.)

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