Freelinc FMT100 User manual

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FreeLinc®
FMT100 Headset
User Guide
®

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
– Welcome and Product Overview
FMT 100 Headset Diagram. . . . . . . . 3
Operating Concepts and Terms . . . . 5
– Ear gels/Ear Hooks
– Charging
Headset Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
– Using Your Headset for the First Time
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . 13
– Pairing Your Headset with Other Adapters
– Specications
– Frequently Asked Questions
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty and FCC Compliance. . . . 20
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
Status Indicator Light
Charging Dock
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.
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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.