Cardo Systems allways User manual

CARDO SYSTEMS INC.
Headset Manual
Version 2.1
™

1. Introduction…………………………….........................................................
Features..............................................................................................................
Comfort/Style…………………………..................................................................
2. Safety………………………….............................................................................
3. Package Contents………………………........................................................
4. Before Using………………………………......................................................
4.1 Charging Batteries..................................................................................
5. Getting Started with the allways™Headset......................................................
5.1 Turn on/off....................................................................................................
5.2 Pairing...........................................................................................................
5.3 Linking Headset to Paired Phone..................................................................
5.4 Wearing the Headset....................................................................................
5.4.1 EAR-CLIP: Attaching the ear clip to the Headset...................................
Fitting the ear clip with the Headset to the ear.........................................
5.4.2 EYE-GLASS CLIP: Attaching the eyeglass clip to the Headset..................
Fitting the eyeglass clip to the Eye- or Sunglasses...............................
6. Handling Calls with the allways™Headset....................................................
6.1 Answering Calls......................................................................................
6.2 Placing Calls...............................................................................................
6.3 Ending Calls...............................................................................................
6.4 Voice Dialing...............................................................................................
6.6 Volume Control...........................................................................................
6.7 Mute/Set.....................................................................................................
6.8 Transfer audio from Headset to phone or from phone to Headset..........
7. Reading Indicators of the Headset.................................................................
7.1 Visual............................................................................................................
7.2 Audio..........................................................................................................
7.3 Explanatory Chart.........................................................................................
8. Using/Getting Started with the allways™ BT Adapter & Headset.................
9. Handling Calls with the allways™ BT Adapter & Headset.............................
9.1 Normal Mode...................................................................................
10. Reading Indicators with the allways™ BT Adapter & Headset........................
11. FAQ’s.........................................................................................................
12. Limited Warranty..........................................................................................
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13. Troubleshooting..........................................................................................
14. Technical Specifications..............................................................................
15. FCC Notice.................................................................................................
16. European CE Notice..........................................................................................
17. Industry Canada Notice............................................................................
18. CONTACT INFORMATION.............................................................................
19. SERVICE………………………………………….........................................
20. TRADEMARK …………..............…………...............................................
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1. Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for
purchasing allways™, the latest
technology in mobile phone accessories
and the most complete state-of-the-art
technology in Bluetooth™wireless hands-
free cellular Headsets. You can now talk
hands-free on your Bluetooth‘ enabled
mobile phone, made possible by the short-
range wireless connection between your
cell phone or smart PDA and your allways‘
Headset. In case you prefer to use a
standard mobile phone which has no built-
in Bluetooth™technology, you can still
enjoy the Headset’s advantages by
connecting our BT Adapter to your mobile
phone˙ (enables non-Bluetooth™cell
phones to become interoperable with the
Bluetooth™technology of our allways™
Headset),
Whenever this manual refers to both
Headset and Adapter, the term
“product(s)” is used. Otherwise, the
manual refers specifically to each device.
You will become accustomed to operating
and wearing your allways™Headset by
reading this manual. For our customers
who have also purchased the BT Adapter,
this manual will also describe the necessary
operating instructions in section 8.
Features
The following is a list of the features
offered by your allways™hands free
cellular Headset:
• No wires needed to connect your
Headset to your mobile phone.
• Lightweight and comfortable to use and
wear. The allways‘ Headset weighs less
than 3/4 of an ounce (18 grams).
• Clear reception and good quality sound.
• Extended talk time of up to 6 hours and
up to 120 hours standby time.
• While using your Headset you may be
up to 30 feet or 10 meters apart from
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your phone.
• Adjustable Eye/Sun glass clip or flexible
ear loop allow you to wear your Headset
on the right or left side.
• Rechargeable high-capacity Li-Polymer
batteries.
• If you have purchased our universal BT
Adapter you will find that its 2.5mm
Headset jack works with most mobile
phones.
Additional Headset Features:
• Calls can be answered and terminated
from either the Headset or from your
mobile phone.
• Calls can be initiated from your mobile
phone; audio will be heard on the Headset.
• The Headset supports voice dialing with
phones equipped with this feature.
• The allways‘ Headset allows transfer of
audio from the Headset to the phone and
vice versa.
• 1-year Limited Warranty.
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Comfort and Style
Your allways™Headset has several unique
features, some of which are patent
protected and cannot be found in other
Bluetooth™Headsets, e.g. our proprietary
mechanism to attach the Headset either
to your Eye/Sun-glasses or loop it around
your ear.
In a matter of seconds you can replace
the eyeglass-clip with the ear-loop and
vice versa.
• Exchangeable designer panels.
You can change the appearance of your
Headset by replacing its color panels with
a design of your choice. The box contains
three alternative default panels (one of
which is already attached to the Headset).
Additional designer panels can be
purchased separately.
• Background noise cancellation and
Mute button
To add convenience and privacy when
handling calls, your allways™Headset is
equipped with a mute button. Quality
sound and background noise cancellation
are provided by advanced circuit design
and a high-quality unidirectional
microphone, embedded in a very short
boom. In addition, all audio passing
through the microphone is being filtered
to allow transfer only of signals in the
desired frequency band.
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2. Important Safety Information
Please maintain basic safety precautions
when using your hands free cellular
Headset. This will reduce the risks of fire,
electric shock and injury to users. Among
others you should comply with the
following recommendations:
1. Carefully read and understand the
instructions in this manual.
2. Follow all instructions and warnings
labeled and marked in this manual.
3. Use a damp cloth to clean your Headset
or the BT Adapter. DO NOT use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
4. Use caution when using your Headset
near water such as bathtubs, kitchen sinks
or swimming pools.
5. Do not expose you Headset or Adapter
to extreme temperature, moisture or high
voltage.
6. Your Headset and Adapter are rugged,
but can be damaged or broken if not
handled with care.
7. Do not spill liquids in or place heavy
objects on the allways™Headset or
Adapter.
8. Use your personal carry box to protect
your Headset.
9. Do not disassemble the product or any
of its components for any reason. Do not
open the product’s casing, as this will void
the warranty and may damage the
electronic circuits. If assistance is needed,
contact the store from which you have
purchased the product or contact us via
e-mail at:
[e-mail]
To reach us via phone, please call:
In the USA and Canada toll-free 1-800
488-0363 or 412 788-4533
In Europe: [phone]
For additional Service Centers near you,
please visit our website at
http://www.allwayscardo.com/
techsupport
Note: Prior to contacting us, make sure
you have a valid warranty card available.
9. Discontinue the use of your Headset
if:
a. Your Headset is damaged.
b. Liquid has been spilled on or into the
Headset.
c. Your Headset has been dropped and
the case has been damaged.
d. Your Headset exhibits a distinct change
in performance.
e. Your Headset does not operate normally
and adjusting the controls does not resolve
the issue.
10. Unplug your Bluetooth‘ Adapter unit
from your mobile phone if:
a. The Adapter unit is damaged.
b. Liquid has been spilled into the Adapter
or your mobile phone.
c. The Adapter is not operating normally
after following the instructions to pair it
with your mobile phone or the on/off,
volume controls or other functions do not
operate properly.
d. You have dropped and damaged the
Adapter’s casing
e. The Adapter exhibits a change in
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performance.
11. Unplug your Wall Charger from the
Headset or Adapter if:
a. Either the cord or the Audio Connector
have been damaged.
b. Liquid has been spilled into the charger,
Adapter, Headset or mobile phone.
c. The Wall Charger does not operate
normally after following the operating
instructions.
d. Your Wall Charger has been dropped
and the case has been damaged.
e. The Wall Charger exhibits a change in
performance.
Automobile Travel
Please be mindful that certain activities
such as automobile travel require your
complete attention and concentration.
Check the rules and regulations regarding
the use of wireless Headsets in the area
where you drive and obey the laws at all
times. Pull to the side of the road and
park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions require it. Do not initiate
calls, perform pairing, linking or similar
operations while driving.
Most electronic equipment is shielded
from RF signals. However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded against
the RF signals emanating from your
wireless equipment.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers
Association recommends that a minimum
separation of about 16 cm or 6.0 inches
to be maintained between a mobile phone
or a Headset and a pacemaker to avoid
potential interference with the pacemaker.
Be sure not to interfere with the
functionality of personal medical devices.
Hearing Aids
Some digital Headsets may interfere with
some hearing aids. In the event of such
interference, you should consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical
device, consult the manufacturer of your
device and/or your doctor to determine
if it is adequately shielded from inter-
ference from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
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User Manual – allwaysTM Headset
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
ALERTE
Risque d'explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un model qui ne convient pas. Il faut traiter les
batteries usées selon les instructions
NOTE: 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

3. Package Contents
Your Headset is offered in two alternative
sets:
Set 1 for users who intend to connect the
Headset to a Bluetooth equipped phone
Set 2 for users with a non-Bluetooth
mobile phone who have also purchased
our universal BT Adapter. Components h)
and i) are included only in Set 2.
a. allways™Headset
b. Eye/Sun-glass clip
c. Ear loop
d Personal carrying case
e. Wall charging unit
f. 3 exchangeable designer panels
(including the one on the Headset)
g) Manual and Warranty Card;
h) Optional BT Adapter* (separately
purchased);
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