Radeum FMT100 User Guide

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FreeLinc®

FMT100 Headset

User Guide

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Introduction

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– Welcome and Product Overview

FMT 100 Headset Diagram. . . . . . . .

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Operating Concepts and Terms

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– Ear gels/Ear Hooks
– Charging

Headset Tones

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Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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– Using Your Headset for the First Time

Additional Information. . . . . . . . .

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– Pairing Your Headset with Other Adapters
– Specications
– Frequently Asked Questions

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Warranty and FCC Compliance. . . .

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Table of Contents

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Welcome

Congratulations, and thank you for

choosing FreeLinc products to enhance your two-

way radio communications.

The FreeLinc DualMu Headset uses

cutting-edge Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI)

wireless technology. NFMI supports mobility,

freedom-of-motion, exceptional

battery life, audio integrity, ease of use,

durability, secure communications and

comfort. This is the rst technology of its kind to be

implemented into practical voice and audio

solutions for two-way radios.

Introduction

Randy Bailey

President

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Introduction

Product Overview

The FreeLinc FMT100 Headset works within a small

area surrounding the user. The size of the area is

determined by the distance between your headset

and the adapter. If your headset and adapter are

close together, the area shrinks in diameter – just

large enough to accommodate the range of

communication between your headset and

adapter. As you increase the distance between

your headset and adapter, the size of the area

surrounding the user expands accordingly, up to

approximately ve feet in diameter.

Package Contents

FreeLinc FMT100 Headset

Quick Static Guide

9 Ear Gels

9 Ear Hooks

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FM100 Headset Diagram

Noise Canceling
Michrophone

On/O Switch

o on

Status Indicator Light

Charging Dock

FM100 Headset Diagram

Replaceable Ear Gels

PTT

Volume Buttons

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Operating Concepts and Terms

Adjusting the Ear Hooks

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Charging

Operating Concepts and Terms

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Headset Alert Tones

When the link between the FreeLinc FMT100

Headset and the adapter is broken, you will hear the

following alert tones:

Headset Indicator Tones

During operation you will hear the following tones

from your headset:

TONE INDICATION

Three double beeps Link is broken

Continuous series

of beeps

Push-to-Talk button

pressed while the link

is broken

TONE INDICATION

Repeating short tone Low battery

Single tone Pairing achieved

Operating Concepts and Terms

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Operating Concepts and Terms

Pairing

Before your headset can communicate with an

adapter, it must establish a link. To establish a

link, your headset and adapter must exchange a

randomly generated software ID code, which is

stored in each device. This process is called “pairing.”

Your headset and adapter remain paired until you

initiate the manual pairing sequence with a dierent

adapter (see Step Four: Pair Headset to Adapter under

Using Your Headset for the First Time). pg10

Seek Mode

When your headset is trying to establish a link by

searching for an adapter, it will initially enter “Seek

Mode.” If it does not detect the adapter with which

it has been paired, the headset will remain in Seek

Mode for 15 minutes before powering down.

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Linking

After entering Seek Mode and nding the
adapter with which it is paired, your headset will
establish a link, and communication can occur. This
link will remain active until you turn o the adapter
or radio, at which point the headset will return to
Seek Mode.

Turn On/O Your Headset

To turn on/o your headset, Turn Volume knob
clockwise until you feel a click. The Status Indicator
light on the inside of the cup will light Green or Red
when powered on.

Low Battery

When the LiPo Rechargeable battery is low, your
headset will sound a repeating short tone every 5
minutes after each transmission is sent, indicating
that the battery should be charged soon.
(3-5hr of talk time remaining). Your headset will
automatically turn o when the battery is fully
discharged.

Operating Concepts and Terms

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Getting Started

Using Your Headset for the
First Time

Step One: Attach Adapter

Attach your FreeLinc adapter to the accessory

interface of your portable radio (see your portable

radio’s user manual if you need assistance locating

the accessory interface). If your adapter has a

mounting clip on top, use the clip and locking

screw to secure the adapter to your radio. If your

adapter does not have a mounting clip, use the

thumb screw to secure it to your radio. When

properly attached, the spring-loaded pins will align

with the contacts on the accessory interface of your

portable radio and the adapter should t securely.

Step Two: Turn On Adapter

Turn on your portable radio and set the toggle

switch to “ON.” This will automatically silence the

speaker on your portable radio and route all

communications to your headset.

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Getting Started

Step Three: Turn On Your Headset

To turn on your headset.

Once you turn on your headset, it automatically
enters Seek Mode (see Seek Mode under Operating
Concepts and Terms). pg8

Step Four: Pair Headset to Adapter

When you take your headset out of the box the
rst time, it may be necessary to manually pair it
with an adapter. To initiate manual pairing, turn
on your headset and hold it within 10 inches
of the adapter and press both volume up and
volume down simultaneously for 3 seconds. When
you have successfully paired your headset to the
adapter, the adapter indicator light and the headset
Status Indicator Light will ash green, indicating a
successful pairing.

CAUTION: When pairing, make sure that there

are no other FreeLinc products within 6 feet of the
devices being paired.

on

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Getting Started

Step Five: Establish Link (Automatic)

Once you pair your headset to an adapter, the

two devices establish a communication link. This

occurs automatically after pairing, and the link

persists as long as your headset remains within the

communication area. If you move your headset

outside the dened area, the link is lost and the unit

returns to Seek Mode.

While in Seek Mode, your headset attempts to

locate the adapter to which it is paired. The adapter

indicator light will ash red and will persist until the

unit exits Seek Mode by either:

• Re-establishing the link with the adapter with

which it is paired - when this occurs the adapter

indicator light will ash green.

OR

• Powering down - this occurs when no link is

established for 1 hour.

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Additional Information

Pairing Your Headset with
Other Adapters

Manually Initiating the Pairing Process

To initiate manual pairing, hold your headset

close to the adapter and press volume up and

volume down simultaneously for three seconds.

The adapter indicator light will ash solid green

indicating a successful pairing. You can repeat this

process at any time to break the existing pairing

and establish a new pairing with any other adapter.

Keep in mind that your headset can only be paired

with one adapter at a time.

CAUTION: When pairing, make sure that there

are no other FreeLinc products within 6 feet of the

devices being paired.

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Specications

Wireless Technology

Near-Field Magnetic
Induction

Battery Type LiPp 3.7v 2200mAh

Battery Life

Up to 20 hours
talk time

Range Up to 5 feet 1.25m

Operating
Temperature

-20 C to +60 C

-22 F to +140 F

Humidity

95% @ 8 hours
(non-condensing)

Microphone Noise Canceling

Weight .49 oz/13.8 g

Additional Information

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Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I go out of range and lose the
link between my headset and my adapter?

When your headset is out of range of the adapter,

the headset will beep and the indicator light on

the adapter will blink red. To re-establish the link,

move your headset within range of the adapter. The

adapter indicator light will resume ashing green.

Will my headset communicate with more
than one adapter at a time? No. When your

headset and adapter are paired they exchange a

unique and individual ID. This exchange ensures

that communication occurs only between the

linked headset and adapter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to modify my radio in any way for
my headset or adapter to work? No. The only

requirement is that the FreeLinc adapter must t

on your radio model. For a complete list of the

radio models FreeLinc supports, please refer to the

FreeLinc website at www.freelinc.com.

What happens if I lose my headset and need
to use my radio to communicate with others?

Turn the adapter switch to “OFF”. With the adapter

o, your radio functions as if the adapter were not

attached. You have complete functionality of the

radio without having to remove the adapter.

Additional Information

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Additional Information

Tips and Suggestions

For up-to-date troubleshooting information, or to

get help with a specic problem, or to contact a

customer service representative, please visit

www.freelinc.com, and click the “support” link or

call 1-866-467-1199.

Accessories

FreeLinc continually releases new accessories for its

products. Please refer to:

www.freelinc.com to see the latest oerings.

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Saftey Information

Caution: To reduce the risk of re or
injury, please read and follow the
instructions below.

• Do not dispose of product in a re; the battery

cells may explode. Check with local codes for

possible battery disposal instructions.

• Never submerge your product in water or

other liquids.

• Protect your product from spills, excessive rain,

and wet locations.

• Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners

as they may damage the product or nish of the

product. Use a dry cloth to clean the external

portions of the product.

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Saftey Information

• Do not stick anything inside the product as this

may damage internal components.

• This product conforms to the following

safety standards:

ANSI/UL 60950-1 1st Ed.

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03

EN 60950-1 1st Ed.

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Warranty

I. What this warranty covers and for
how long:

a. Radeum, Inc., doing business as FreeLinc

(“FreeLinc”), warrants to Purchaser that its
FreeLinc manufactured products (“Product”) will
substantially conform to FreeLinc’s published
specications, as of the date of the Purchaser’s
purchase of the Product, and for one (1) year from
the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”).

b. Rechargeable batteries will be replaced during the

warranty period if the battery develops leakage.

c. FreeLinc, at its option, will at no charge either

repair, replace, or refund the purchase price for
warranted Product during the warranty period
provided it is returned in accordance with the
terms of this warranty to the place of purchase.
Repair, at FreeLinc’s option, may include the
replacement of parts or boards with functionally
equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards.
Replaced parts or boards are warranted only
for the balance of the original Warranty Period.
All replaced parts or Product shall become the
property of FreeLinc.

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d. This express limited warranty is extended by

FreeLinc to the original end user purchaser only
and is not assignable or transferable to any other
party. This is the complete warranty for Product
manufactured by FreeLinc. FreeLinc assumes no
obligations or liability for additions or modications
to this warranty unless made in writing and signed
by an ocer of FreeLinc. Unless made in a separate
written agreement between FreeLinc and the
original end user purchaser, FreeLinc does not
warrant the installation, maintenance or service of

warranted Product.
e. FreeLinc is not responsible in any way for
any ancillary equipment not furnished by FreeLinc

which is attached to or used in connection with

Product, or for operation of the Product with any

ancillary equipment and all such equipment is

expressly excluded from this warranty. Because

each system which may use the Product is unique,

FreeLinc disclaims liability for range, coverage, or

operation of the system as a whole under
this warranty.

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II. What this warranty does not cover:

a. Defects or damage resulting from use of the

Product in other than its normal and
customary manner.

b. Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water

or neglect.

c. Defects or damage from improper testing,

operation, maintenance, installation, alteration,
modication, or adjustment.

d. A Product subjected to unauthorized Product

modications, disassemblies, or repairs.

e. Product which has had the serial number removed

or made illegible.

f. Rechargeable batteries if the damage or defect

is caused by charging or using the battery in
equipment or service other than the Product for
which it is specied.

g. Freight costs related to Product returned for

warranty claims.

h. A product which, due to illegal or unauthorized

alteration of the software/rmware in the
Product, does not function in accordance with
FreeLinc’s published specications or the FCC type
acceptance labeling in eect for the Product at the
time the Product was purchased.

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Warranty and FCC Compliance

III. How to get warranty service:

a. Purchaser shall notify FreeLinc of any
nonconformance during the warranty period, and

obtain a written return material authorization

(“RMA”) and an RMA number for the
nonconforming Product from FreeLinc.
b. Purchaser shall return the nonconforming Product

to the place of purchase freight prepaid.

IV. Limitation of Liability:

a. This warranty sets forth the full extent of FreeLinc’s
responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair,

replacement, or refund of the purchase price, at

FreeLinc’s option, is the exclusive remedy.
b. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, GIVEN BY

FREELINC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT,

AND FREELINC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY,

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS

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c. FREELINC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF

FREELINC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES.

d. EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS FOR BODILY INJURY

(including death) AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE
TO REAL PROPERTY AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY, FREELINC’S LIABILITY FOR ALL OTHER
CLAIMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID
TO FREELINC FOR THE PRODUCT GIVING RISE TO
FREELINC’S LIABILITY. THIS LIMIT OF LIABILITY
ALSO APPLIES TO OUR MANUFACTURERS AND
DISTRIBUTORS. IT IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR
WHICH WE ARE COLLECTIVELY RESPONSIBLE.

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Warranty and FCC Compliance

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference harmful to
radio communications. There is no guarantee
however, that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television

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reception, which can be determined by comparing
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult your supplier or an experienced radio/TV

technician for assistance.

Warning: Changes or modications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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© 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, Radeum Inc.,

DBA FreeLinc. All Rights Reserved.

Protected by one or more of the following

U.S. patents: 7.149.552, 7.254.366, 7.236.741,

7.215.924, 7.142.811, 7.035.608, 6.819.762,

6.459,882, 5.982.764, 5.912.925, 5.771.438

7.732.901, 7.565.187, 7.574.173

The FMT100 Headset may not be

authorized for use in some countries.

Engineered in USA

Manufactured in USA

Rev. 0809