N-Com bluetoothk it3 User manual

Firmware Version: 3.1x
EN
USER INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY

Congratulations on your purchase of an N-Com product.
N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 was made using the most advanced
technologies and the best materials. Long-running tests and
thorough system development have allowed the highest audio
quality to be achieved.
For additional information about Bluetooth Kit3, and to download
high-definition instructions as well as the latest Firmware version,
visit the website www.n-com.it
REFERENCE STANDARDS
The products of the N-Com line are in compliance with standards as per the table
below:
Bluetooth
Kit3
The Bluetooth system complies with the main safety requirements
and other applicable provisions of Directive 99/5/CE, Directive
2002/95/CE, Directive 2011/65/CE, Directive 2002/96/CE
Battery
charger
Directive 2006/95, 2004/108, 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE,
2009/125/CE
Battery Directive 2006/66
The Declarations of Compliance can be downloaded from the website www.n-com.it
(Download section).
FccID: Y6MNCOM3 N21550
Bluetooth is a registered trademark property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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Contents
1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY ____ 4
1.1.Road safety _________________ 4
1.2.Switching on the system in safe
environments ____________________ 5
1.3.Interferences ________________ 5
1.4.Appropriate use ______________ 5
1.5.Qualified personnel ___________ 6
1.6.Accessories and batteries ______ 6
1.7.Disposal ____________________ 7
2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING 8
3. INSTALLATION ____________ 9
4. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS_ 10
4.1.Basic functions______________ 10
4.2.System menu ______________ 11
4.3.N-Com Wizard ______________ 12
5. PAIRING UP BLUETOOTH
DEVICES _______________ 12
5.1.Affiliation reset function ______ 14
6. MOBILE PHONE FUNCTIONS 14
7. GPS SATELLITE NAVIGATOR
FUNCTIONS _____________ 15
8. STEREO FM RADIO ________ 16
9. BLUETOOTH A2DP MUSIC
PLAYER ________________ 17
10. AUDIO DEVICES WITH CABLE
CONNECTION____________ 18
11. RIDER-PASSENGER
INTERCOM MODE _________ 18
11.1. Intercom affiliation_______18
11.2. Intercom function________19
12. BIKE-TO-BIKE INTERCOM___ 19
12.1. Bike-to-Bike pair up ______19
12.2. Making a Bike-to-Bike call _20
12.3. Taking a Bike-to-Bike call _21
13. INTERCOM VIA CABLE______ 22
14. BATTERY ________________ 23
14.1. Battery discharged signal__23
15. SUMMARY TABLE OF
CONTROLS ______________ 24
16. LIMITED WARRANTY_______ 27
16.1. Warranty coverage_______27
16.2. Exclusions and limitations
of the coverage __________________27
16.3. Validity of this limited
warranty ______________________28
16.4. Procedure for the
forwarding of claims_______________29
16.5. Product identification _____30
17. WARRANTY REGISTRATION
FORM __________________ 31

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1. WARNINGS AND SAFETY
Read this User Manual carefully, as well as the User Manuals for other N-Com kits that
you will be using with the N-Com Bluetooth kit3. Read the simple rules listed below.
Failure to comply with these rules may lead to dangerous situations.
Caution: The product cannot be used in official or non-official competitions,
motordromes, circuits, racing tracks and the like.
Caution: Installation of the N-Com Bluetooth kit3 system results in a weight increase
of approximately 60g, which is added to the weight of the helmet and of the
other accessories.
Warning: The electronic components of the N-Com system mounted inside the
helmet are not waterproof. Consequently, make sure the inside of the helmet,
including the comfort padding, does not get wet in order to avoid damage to the
system. If it does, remove the N-Com system and the helmet comfort padding
and let it air dry. Disconnect the battery connector and let it dry as well.
1.1. Road safety
Always obey all Traffic Regulations in force. While riding the motorcycle, your hands
should always be engaged in actually riding the vehicle. Any operation to the N-Com
system must be carried out with the vehicle stopped. Specifically:
Set your cell phone on automatic answer (see the cell phone instructions to do
this).
If your cell phone is not equipped with this function, first stop your vehicle in a
safe area, in compliance with Traffic Regulations and then answer the call.
Do not make any calls while riding. Stop your vehicle in a safe place in
compliance with Traffic Regulations, and then make the call.
Adjust the volume so that it does not cause a disturbance or distraction while
riding and at the same time allows you to distinctively hear background noises.
Do not operate your cell phone or other devices connected to N-Com while riding
your motorcycle.
In all cases, obey the Traffic Regulations and remember that riding the
motorcycle has absolute priority over any other maneuver.

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1.2. Switching on the system in safe environments
When using the N-Com system, comply with all limitations and instructions
related to the use of cell phones.
Do not turn on your cell phone or the N-Com system whenever their use is
forbidden or when the devices can cause interference or dangerous situations.
Turn off while refueling. Do not use the N-Com system in filling stations. Do not
use the device near combustible materials or chemical products.
Turn off in proximity to explosive materials.
1.3. Interferences
All phones and devices with wireless signal transmission are subject to interferences
that may affect the performance of the device connected to them. These interferences
are not ascribable to a defect of the N-Com system.
1.4. Appropriate use
Use the device only in the normal position, as described in the product
documentation. Do not attempt to disassemble, tamper with or modify any part of the
N-Com system.
Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system (where provided) and of the audio
sources connected to it before you use the system on the road.
Caution: Adjusting the volume to very high levels may cause damage to your
hearing.
Caution: Adjust the volume of the N-Com system (where provided) and of the audio
sources connected to it so as to avoid audio reproduction at high volumes.
Constant exposure to high audio volumes may damage your hearing.
Caution: An incorrect installation of the system in the helmet may alter the
aerodynamic and safety characteristics of the helmet itself, thus creating
dangerous conditions. Install the N-Com system according to the instructions

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provided in the product documentation. In case of doubt, please contact your
local N-Com dealer.
Warning: Listening to other equipment should not interfere with driving the vehicle,
which must be the top priority at all times. Carry out all operations on the
electronic equipment and on the N-Com system with the vehicle stopped, in
compliance with Traffic Regulations.
Caution: Bluetooth Kit3 allows radio reception. Any radio licence fees are to the
user’s charge.
1.5. Qualified personnel
Only qualified personnel can carry out technical assistance on this product. In
case of any malfunction, always turn to your local dealer.
The helmet is a safety device. Tampering with it and/or with the electronic
system inside the helmet, in addition to invalidating the product warranty, can
also lead to dangerous situations.
1.6. Accessories and batteries
Only use the type of batteries, battery chargers and accessories approved by
Nolan for the specific model.
The use of a battery type different from the recommended one may lead to
dangerous situations and invalidate the warranty.
Contact your local dealer to see about the availability of approved accessories.
When disconnecting the power supply cable of any accessory or of the battery
charger, always grab and pull the plug not the cable.
Do not use batteries for purposes other than the prescribed ones.
Never use batteries or battery chargers that turn out to be damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery.
Keep the battery at a temperature between 0° / +45°C (charging); -20° /
+60 °C (in use).
Danger of fire or explosion: do not throw the batteries into a fire nor expose
them to high temperatures!

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Do not throw out batteries together with household refuse. The batteries should
be disposed of in compliance with local regulations
Do not wear the helmet while the battery is recharging.
The helmet should never be left within the reach of unsupervised children in
order to prevent damage to their health caused by access to the batteries.
Battery Lithium Ion593847 Lithium 3,7V – 800mAh
Battery charger FY0901000 110/240v – 50/60 Hz
1.7. Disposal
Refer to this user manual and to manuals related to other parts of the N-Com system
in order to disassemble the system from the helmet. Once the system has been
disassembled, dispose of it according to the following instructions:
The presence of a crossed-out wheelie bin indicates that in the
European Union the product is subject to separate collection at the
end of its useful life (European Directive 2002/96/EC).
Do not dispose of these products together with undifferentiated urban
waste.
The proper disposal of obsolete equipment contributes to preventing possible
negative consequences on people’s health and on the environment.
For more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete equipment, contact your
municipality, a waste disposal service or the store where the product was
purchased.

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2. CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING
The N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 package contains:
e-box Bluetooth kit3 PC connection cable
Multimedia Wire2 Rechargeable battery Battery charger

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3. INSTALLATION
Bluetooth Kit3 can be installed on all Nolan helmets pre-set for the N-Com system.
In order to use the N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 system, the Nolan helmet must be
equipped with the Basic Kit2 (or Basic Kit), sold separately.
Note: Before using the N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 system, the battery must be installed
and recharged (see instructions for Basic Kit).
Install the Basic Kit2 (or Basic Kit) on the helmet, according to the specific
instructions.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Remove the N-Com protection plate from the helmet (Fig. 1).
The new Bluetooth Kit3 system is equipped with its own gasket that protects against
water seepage. Remove the gasket in case you have previously applied it on the
helmet (Fig. 2).
Position the e-box in the relevant housing. First insert the front part, then press
down on the e-box until both hooks fully click. To remove the e-box, press the two
sliding hooks at the same time until the e-box comes out.
Warning: Do not leave the helmet exposed to atmospheric agents without the e-box
or the protection plate provided with the helmet.

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4. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 allows wireless connection to a mobile phone, a satellite
navigator, and an MP3 A2DP player using Bluetooth technology.
N-Com Bluetooth Kit3 is equipped with FM radio with RDS function, and allows the
pre-setting of 6 radio stations.
The system can also be used for wireless intercom communication between two
helmets, provided both helmets are equipped with a Bluetooth system from the N-
Com, X-Series or MULTI lines, or for cable intercom communication with another
helmet equipped with Basic Kit2 or Basic Kit MULTI.
The system can be expanded by means of a Multimedia Wire accessory, which is used
for cable connection to multimedia sources such as MP3 players, satellite navigators,
GMRS and PMR radio for bike-to-bike communication, and audio systems pre-fit on
motorcycles.
Bluetooth Kit3 can be managed, updated and customised using the “N-Com
Wizard” programme, which can be downloaded from the “Download” section
of the Internet site www.n-com.it
4.1. Basic functions
All N-Com system functions are available through the operation of three pushbuttons:
“”, “on” and “”. Every time the system is given a command, a special acoustic
signal can be heard, which varies depending on the function being requested. This
way, all the functions can be used while wearing the helmet.
The type of command given to the system depends on how long the pushbutton is
pressed.
System ON Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 2 seconds, until the
LEDs turn on and you hear a beep in the headset.
System OFF Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 4 seconds, until the
LEDs turn off and you hear a beep in the headset.

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Increase Volume Briefly press “” to increase the volume. A double tone
signals the highest volume level.
Decrease Volume Briefly press “” to decrease the volume. A double tone
signals the lowest volume level.
4.2. System menu
Bluetooth Kit3 features a menu with 3 functions: BASE, RADIO, BIKE TO BIKE
(activated upon request).
To scroll the card functions menu, press “on” for 2 seconds (with system turned on).
A special acoustic beep signals the change from one function to another.
When Bluetooth Kit3 is turned on, the menu is always in the “BASE” mode.
Depending on the menu position, you can manage the various audio devices and the
available functions:
Menu Functions
Base
Management of an external source connected via cable
Use of Mobile phone/GPS with Bluetooth connection
Use of the intercom “Rider–Pillion Passenger”
Listening to and management of Bluetooth A2DP player
Radio
Listening to and management of FM Radio
Use of Mobile phone/GPS with Bluetooth connection
Use of the intercom “Rider–Pillion Passenger”
Bike to
Bike Use of the intercom “Bike to Bike”
Functions concerning Bluetooth mobile phone management are available in all menu
positions.
Note: The “Bike-to-Bike” menu must be specifically activated from the system (see
chapter 12) or by using the N-Com Wizard programme.

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4.3. N-Com Wizard
“N-Com Wizard” is the PC application that can be used to manage and
configure the Bluetooth Kit3 system.
The programme can be downloaded from the Internet site www.n-com.it, in the
“Download” section. In order to use it, a helmet equipped with Bluetooth Kit3 must be
connected to the PC, using the USB cable supplied with the system.
N-Com Wizard allows you to customize your Bluetooth Kit3, specifically:
Setting the system audio levels
Pre-set and manage your favourite radio stations
Update the device firmware
Turn on or off the Bike-to-Bike menu
Manage connections with other bikes
The programme includes an on-line guide that explains how it works (after installing it
on your PC, press F1 to display this guide).
Warning: FIRST, insert the jack connector into the helmet. THEN the USB connector
into the PC.
5. PAIRING UP BLUETOOTH DEVICES
In order for the Bluetooth Kit3 system to be connected to another Bluetooth device,
the latter needs to be first paired up with the N-Com system.
The pairing up procedure is the same for all Bluetooth devices: mobile phones, MP3
Bluetooth players, satellite navigators, etc.
1. Make sure the Bluetooth Kit3 is turned off;
2. Press “on” and keep it pressed (for more than 4 seconds), until the LEDs
start to flash quickly and you hear a sharp beep in the headset, indicating
the “Pair-up mode”;

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3. On the Bluetooth device, turn on the search for Bluetooth devices (refer to
the instructions manual of your device for the proper pairing up procedure,
as it varies depending on the brand and model of the device);
4. After a few seconds, the mobile phone will display the name “N-Com Bt3
v.X.XX”, followed by the manufacturer’s identification data;
5. Select the N-Com device. If a password is requested, enter 0000 (four
zeros);
6. Bluetooth Kit3 will confirm the pairing up by means of a tone in the headset,
and the LEDs will stop flashing;
7. Turn off and on both the mobile phone and the Bluetooth Kit3 to store the
pairing up data.
Note: The affiliation is stored in the helmet and in the cell phone and it is not lost
when the two devices are turned off. As a result it needs to be carried out only
once.
Note: If a Bluetooth device (mobile phone or GPS) equipped with music player with
Bluetooth A2DP player has already been paired up, the pairing up DOES NOT
have to be repeated as the A2DP protocol has already been stored in the
Bluetooth Kit3.
Once the Bluetooth device has been paired up, connection is automatic when the
system is turned on.
In case connection is not automatically initiated after a few seconds, you can connect
from the Bluetooth device or by pressing “on” for 4 seconds.

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5.1. Affiliation reset function
You can remove all affiliated devices from the system memory. This operation is not
reversible; right after resetting, you will have to repeat the affiliation procedure for
the cell phone (or for other compatible Bluetooth devices).
To erase all devices previously affiliated, proceed as follows:
Press “on” and keep it pressed (for more than 4 seconds), until the LEDs start to
flash quickly and you hear a sharp beep in the headset, indicating the “Pair-up
mode”;
Press “” and “” at the same time for 4 seconds, and release them when you
hear a beep. The N-Com will emit a special acoustic signal to confirm and will then
turn itself off.
This function can also be turned on through PC using the “N-Com Wizard”
programme.
6. MOBILE PHONE FUNCTIONS
Answering a phone
call
Briefly press any key when you hear the incoming call signal
Hanging
up/rejecting a
phone call
Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 2 seconds (until you
hear the acoustic signal)
Voice call (if
equipped)
Press “on” and keep it pressed for about 4 seconds (until you
hear the acoustic signal)
Redial last number Briefly press “” and “” at the same time
Transferring a call
from helmet to
mobile phone
To transfer an ongoing call from the helmet to the mobile
phone, press both “” and “” at the same time and keep
them pressed for 4 seconds

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Conference call function
Bluetooth Kit3 allows a conference call with Rider and Pillion Passenger.
When a call comes in on a mobile phone connected via Bluetooth to Bluetooth Kit3,
the Rider-Pillion Passenger intercom is temporarily turned off. However, if you wish to
share the phone call with the other helmet, simply turn on the intercom manually
during the phone call (by briefly pressing “on”).
Caution: this function is available only if the Pillion Passenger helmet is also equipped
with a N-Com system provided with the same function.
7. GPS SATELLITE NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS
Bluetooth Kit3 is compatible with the most common satellite navigators for
motorcycles. By connecting the N-Com system to the GPS, all instructions will be
transferred to the helmet.
Every time the navigator communicates instructions, the intercom via Bluetooth with
the Pillion Passenger is cut off and automatically restored at the end of the
communication.
Note: If the navigator is pre-set for connection to a Bluetooth mobile phone, you will
be able to receive the phone call audio directly in the helmet through the GPS. In
this case, you can answer the call directly from the navigator.
GPS Conference Call Function
The Conference function allows you to keep the “Rider-Pillion Passenger” intercom
open even while the satellite navigator is giving instructions, thus preventing the
intercom mode to be turned off every time the navigator gives instructions.
Caution: this function is available only if the Pillion Passenger helmet is also equipped
with a N-Com system provided with the same function.
At the end of the GPS communication, the intercom with the second helmet stays
open and the "Conference" setting is stored for future GPS communications.

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In case of “Bike-to-Bike” intercom, GPS instructions are only forwarded to the helmet
connected to the navigator, and the intercom communication stays open.
8. STEREO FM RADIO
Bluetooth Kit3 is equipped with Stereo FM radio with RDS (Radio Data System)
technology, which automatically selects the strongest signal available for the FM radio
you want to listen to, regardless of your location.
You can scroll through the band of frequencies using the automatic search function,
pre-set up to 6 favourite radio stations and change stations among the pre-set ones.
Turning on the radio The radio turns on automatically by selecting the
“Radio” menu (scroll through the menu by pressing
“on” for 2 seconds).
Turning off the radio The radio turns off when you change the menu item
(scroll through the menu by pressing “on” for 2
seconds)
New station automatic
search Press “” and keep it pressed for 2 seconds
Pre-setting a radio
station Press “” and keep it pressed for 4 seconds.
This function can also be turned on through
PC using the “N-Com Wizard” programme.
Changing radio stations
(among the pre-set
ones)
Press “” and keep it pressed for 2 seconds
Note: Radio operation does not cut off the audio coming from external audio sources
connected via cable.

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9. BLUETOOTH A2DP MUSIC PLAYER
You can listen to high quality music by connecting Bluetooth kit3 to a device equipped
with Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) protocol.
The Bluetooth kit3 system is also equipped with Bluetooth AVRCP (Audio Video
Remote Control Profile) protocol, which allows you to stop and resume music
reproduction directly from the helmet (with devices equipped with AVRCP).
Connection to A2DP
music player
The connection is automatic when you turn on the
system. Wait a few seconds for the connection.
Play music (Play) Press the “” button and keep it pressed for 2
seconds.
Pause function (Pause) When the player is connected and playing music, press
“” for 2 seconds.
Next track (Skip) When the player is playing music, press “” for 4
about seconds.
Stop playing music
(Stop)
Press “” for 2 seconds. The music stops and the
A2DP player is disconnected.
By moving to another function with the menu key, the system automatically
disconnects the A2DP device.
Note: The Bluetooth intercom does not work while listening to an A2DP audio source.

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10. AUDIO DEVICES WITH CABLE CONNECTION
The range of N-Com products offers various “Multimedia Wire” accessories for
connection to external audio devices: MP3 players, i-Pods, Satellite navigators, GMRS
and PMR radio and audio systems pre-fitted on motorcycles (MCS).
To find out about all the available cables, please visit the website www.n-com.it in the
“Cable connection compatibility” section.
Note: Connect the 3.5-mm 4-pole connector of the Multimedia wire to the helmet
and the other end to the audio device. A coloured band on the cable indicates the
connector to be hooked up to the audio device.
Once it is turned on, cable connection stays active even in the subsequent menus.
Consequently, you can hear the device connected via cable even while listening to
music via A2DP or via RADIO.
11. RIDER-PASSENGER INTERCOM MODE
In order to use Bluetooth kit3 in wireless intercom mode, both helmets have to be
equipped with a Bluetooth kit.
In order for two Bluetooth Kits to communicate with one another, they have to be
paired up first.
11.1. Intercom affiliation
1. Make sure both N-Com Bluetooth systems are turned off;
2. Set both N-Com Bluetooth systems in Pairing up mode by pressing “on” (for more
than 4 seconds), until the LEDS start to flash quickly;
3. On either one of the two helmets, press “on” briefly;
4. After a few seconds, the helmets “recognize” each another, a beep is emitted to
signal the pair up was successful and intercom communication is activated;
5. Turn off both N-Com Bluetooth systems and turn them back on to store the pair
up data.

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11.2. Intercom function
After carrying out the proper pair up procedure, turn on the two helmets. Intercom
connection will be established automatically (this will take a few seconds. Wait until
you hear the acoustic signal confirming the operation).
If automatic connection is not possible, proceed with the manual connection.
Manual intercom activation
With Bluetooth kit3 turned on, briefly press “on”.
Manual intercom
deactivation
With Bluetooth kit3 turned on, briefly press “on”.
12. BIKE-TO-BIKE INTERCOM
The N-Com Bluetooth kit3 system is used for bike-to-bike communication up to a
distance of about 500 m (open terrain, no obstacles).
N.B.: The range and quality of the communication may very significantly depending
on the presence of obstacles, weather conditions, magnetic fields.
N.B.: The range of the communication varies depending on the N-Com systems used.
The Bluetooth kit3 system stores up to 4 different Bluetooth kit3 systems, so that
“calls” can be made to these devices.
So that two Bluetooth kit3 systems can communicate with one another in the Bike-to-
Bike mode, they must be paired up first.
12.1. Bike-to-Bike pair up
1. Make sure both N-Com Bluetooth kit3 systems are turned off;
2. Set both N-Com Bluetooth kit3 systems in Pairing up mode by pressing “on”
(for more than 4 seconds), until the LEDS start to flash quickly;
3. On Helmet 1 press the “memory” button where you wish to store Helmet 2;

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Position Button Confirmation beep
A 2 sec. 2 acute beeps
B 2 sec. 2 grave beeps
C 4 sec. 4 acute beeps
D 4 sec. 4 grave beeps
N.B.: If the selected memory setting is taken, you will hear an error beep after which
a different combination must be entered.
4. After a few seconds, the helmets “recognize” one another: a confirmation
beep is given in Helmet 2 that indicates the memory setting where Helmet 1
is stored and Intercom communication is established;
N.B.: if all the memory settings are free, Helmet 2 will store Helmet 1 in position A
(see diagram in Chapter 12.1). In case that setting is taken, the following one will
be selected according to the sequence listed in the table.
You can display the memory settings of your device (and check the names
of the paired up devices) using the “N-Com Wizard” programme for PC.
To make it easier to recognize the N-Com systems paired up in “Bike-to-
Bike” mode, you can rename them using the “N-Com Wizard”.
12.2. Making a Bike-to-Bike call
To make a call to another bike that has been previously paired up, go to the Bike-to-
Bike menu and press the button assigned to the helmet to which you want to make
the call.
The corresponding tone will be heard in your helmet, after which the call to the
selected helmet is made.
N.B.: In case the memory setting is empty, or the other helmet cannot be reached,
an error tone will sound in your helmet.