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AGC performance varies based on environmental conditions, including riding speed, helmet type and ambient
noise. For improved performance, minimize the wind impact on the microphone by closing the visor and using
the large microphone sponge.

4.1 CONFIGURING YOUR FM RADIO (2018 MODELS ONLY)

Your FREECOM 1 includes a built-in FM radio with six presets and Radio Data System (RDS).

To scan available stations and select a station:

1.

Tap

and

. The FM radio plays each station that it finds for several seconds.

2.

When you hear a station you want to select, tap

.

To store a scanned station in the active preset:

To use the unit buttons: tap

within 20 seconds of stopping the scan.

During a station scan, deleted preset radio stations are skipped. The station scan automatically advanced
to the next defined preset station. For more information, see

Listening to FM Radio (2018 models only)

on

page 14.

4.2 CONFIGURING YOUR FREECOM 1 THROUGH CARDO COMMUNITY

You can configure your FREECOM 1 unit by connecting the unit to a computer with the supplied USB cable and
running the Cardo Updater while your computer is connected to the Cardo Community website.

The minimum operating system requirements for the Cardo Updater are:

Windows® 7

Mac OS X 10.8

4.2.1 INSTALLING THE CARDO UPDATER ON YOUR COMPUTER

To install the Cardo Updater on your computer:

1.

Go to

http://cardosystems.com/cardo-community/

, register and login.

2.

Download the Cardo Updater from the provided link and install it on your computer.

4.2.2 CONFIGURING YOUR FREECOM 1 BASIC SETTINGS THROUGH CARDO COMMUNITY

To configure your FREECOM 1 through the Cardo Community:

1.

Run the Cardo Updater.

2.

Using the supplied USB cable, connect your unit to the computer USB port.

3.

If this is the first time you are connecting your unit, the Edit my Profile screen appears. Click SETTINGS.

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Summary of Contents for FREECOM 1

Page 1: ...MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ownload the Pocket Guide from cardosystems com quick guides This is version 1 0 of the FREECOM 1 Manual The latest version of the manuals in your preferred language and various tutorials can be found...

Page 3: ...ity 2018 models only 11 4 3 Using Parallel Audio Streaming 12 4 4 Audio Source Priorities 12 4 5 Setting the Default Mobile Phone 12 5 On the Road 13 5 1 Making and Receiving Phone Calls 13 5 1 1 Maki...

Page 4: ...features of your FREECOM 1 and how to use them We wish you a great FREECOM 1 experience and encourage you to write to us at support cardosystems com regarding any questions suggestions or comments you...

Page 5: ...computer or wall charger to the FREECOM 1 USB port 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...

Page 6: ...es off the unit 3 3 OPERATING YOUR FREECOM 1 You can operate the various features by pressing a button or combination of buttons on the unit LEDs tones and voice announcements guide you while using th...

Page 7: ...e mobile phone to channel 1 and the additional device such as GPS music player or additional mobile phone to channel 2 To pair Bluetooth channel 1 to a mobile phone 1 Enable Bluetooth on the mobile ph...

Page 8: ...ven 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...

Page 9: ...n the SmartSet app Download the latest firmware upgrade N A Stay up to date by downloading software updates whenever a new version is available see Configuring Your FREECOM 1 Basic Settings through Ca...

Page 10: ...r more information see Listening to FM Radio 2018 models only on page 14 4 2 CONFIGURING YOUR FREECOM 1 THROUGH CARDO COMMUNITY You can configure your FREECOM 1 unit by connecting the unit to a comput...

Page 11: ...available follow the instructions on the screen to update your FREECOM 1 with the latest features 4 2 3 CONFIGURING YOUR FM RADIO THROUGH CARDO COMMUNITY 2018 MODELS ONLY To configure the six FM radio...

Page 12: ...und Foreground Background Foreground1 1If you play music only the music volume is not reduced To configure parallel audio streaming See Configuring Your FREECOM 1 Basic Settings through Cardo Communit...

Page 13: ...one call through VOX Say a word loudly 5 1 3 REJECTING PHONE CALLS To reject a phone call Press for 2 seconds 5 1 4 ENDING PHONE CALLS To end a phone call Tap 5 1 5 TOGGLING BETWEEN TWO CALLS ON TWO M...

Page 14: ...TENING TO FM RADIO 2018 MODELS ONLY To turn on the FM radio Tap twice When you switch on your FM radio the station that was playing when you last switched off resumes playing To turn off the FM radio...

Page 15: ...To reset pairing Press and for 5 seconds The LED flashes purple slowly five times then the unit turns off 6 3 RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS This option deletes all paired devices and all configuration set...

Page 16: ...19 Multinational E commerce companies and online auction websites are not authorized to sell Cardo products and purchases from such sites are at your own risk To receive warranty or customer service y...

Page 17: ...uetooth AGC sensitivity AGC Automatic Gain Control automatically adjusts speaker volume according to ambient noise and riding speed Language Voice announcements language VOX sensitivity Adjusts your m...

Page 18: ...econds Normal Incoming outgoing call mobile Audio active A2DP GPS Feature Settings menu Off Off Normal Low Battery Off Purple For 2 seconds Normal Low Battery Charging Mobile pairing successful Mobile...

Page 19: ...Cardo and may be registered All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Cardo Systems assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document Information contain...

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