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FreeLinc™FreeMotion™ 200Headset User Guide™

WarrantyI. What this warranty covers and for how long:a. Radeum, Inc., doing business as FreeLinc (“FreeLinc”), war-rants to Purchaser that its FreeLinc manufactured products (“Product”) will substantially conform to FreeLinc’s published speciﬁcations, 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 war-ranted only for the balance of the original Warranty Period. All replaced parts or Product shall become the property of FreeLinc. 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 modiﬁcations to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an oﬃcer of FreeLinc. Unless made in a separate written agreement be-tween 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 equip-ment 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.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, mainte-nance, installation, alteration, modiﬁcation, or adjustment.d. A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modiﬁcations, 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 speciﬁed.g. Freight costs related to Product returned for warranty claims.h. A product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/ﬁrmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with FreeLinc’s published speciﬁcations or the FCC type acceptance labeling in eﬀect for the Product at the time the Product was purchased.III. How to get warranty service:a. Purchaser shall notify FreeLinc of any nonconformance Warranty and FCC Compliance

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 responsi-bilities 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. c. FREELINC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDEN-TAL, 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.FCC ComplianceThis 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 equip-ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter-ference 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 reception, which can be determined by comparing 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 con-nected.• Consult your supplier or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.Warning: Changes or modiﬁcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.WARRANTY & FCC COMPLIANCE3

Caution: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or injury to persons, read and follow these instruc-tions.Do not dispose of headset in a ﬁre. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible battery disposal instructions. Use only the supplied charging unit to charge the headset from an AC voltage or wall outlet.If the headset becomes hot during charging, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall and contact qualiﬁed support personnel.Do not disassemble the AC adapter of this product as it may expose you to danger-ous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the product is subsequently used.Do not use the charger outdoors or in damp areas.Only charge the headset battery in accordance with the instructions of this manual. Safety Information

Never submerge your headset in water or other liquids.Protect your headset from spills, excessive rain, and wet locations.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners as they may damage the headset or ﬁnish of the headset. Use a dry cloth to clean the external portions of the headset.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. 60950-1-03EN 60950-1 1st Ed.5SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION 2-5Warranty 2FCC Compliance 3Safety Information 4-5TABLE OF CONTENTS 6-7INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION 8CONTENTS IN PACKAGES 9PARTS OF THE PRODUCT 10-13Diagram/Terms 10-11Headset 10-11Headset Charge Indicator Light 12Headset Indicator Tones 12Headset Volume Adjustment Tones 13GENERAL OPERATION 14-19Operating Concepts and Terms 14Personal Communication Bubble 14Pairing 14Seek Mode 14Linking 14Sleep Mode 15Charging the Battery 15Changing Ear Gels Using Your Headset for the First Time 16Step One: Attach Adapter 1615Table of Contents

Step Two: Turn On Adapter 16Step Three: Exit Sleep Mode 16Step Four: Pair Headset to Adapter 16Step Five: Establish Link (Automatic) 17Step Six: Adjust Headset Volume 17Step Seven: Ending Use 17VOX Operation 18Entering VOX Mode 18Operating in VOX Mode 18Adjusting VOX Sensitivity 18Exiting VOX Mode 18Pairing Your Headset with Other Adapters 19Manually Initiating the Pairing Process 19ACCESSORIES 20Car Charger (DC, Cigarette Lighter) 20Belt Case 20Additional Eargels 20TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS 20Speciﬁcations: 20TROUBLESHOOTING 20 A Detachable QuickStart Guide is at the back of this manual.SAFETY & WARRANTYTABLE OF CONTENTS7

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing the FreeLinc FreeMotion 200 wireless headset to enhance your two-way radio communications. The FreeMotion 200 uses cutting-edge Liber-tyLink™ wireless technology from Aura Com-munications, Inc. Based on near-ﬁeld magnetic induction communication (NFMC), LibertyLink supports mobility, freedom-of-motion, excep-tional battery life, audio integrity, ease-of-use, durability, secure communications and comfort. LibertyLink is the ﬁrst technology of its kind to be implemented into practical voice and audio solutions.The FreeMotion 200 operates in a “bubble” that envelops one to three meters of each user’s personal space, and is – by the laws of physics – fully private and secure. The result is an easier to use, lower cost system that makes far more eﬃcient use of power and bandwidth than conventional RF systems. By limiting the range and bandwidth to only what the application requires, the product achieves a very substantial savings in power. Signals are designed to propa-gate only within a two-meter range, enabling a huge power and battery advantage (up to six times) over standard RF technology.We are conﬁdent that you will immediately experience the beneﬁt of using innovative FreeLinc technology for your two-way radio transmissions. As the pioneer in wireless push-to-talk communications, we thank you for choosing FreeLinc. Anthony J. SuteraPresident & CEOIntroduction and General Information

PACKAGE CONTENTSINTRODUCTION FreeMotion 200 (FM-200):• One Headset• One AC Power Adapter• One User Guide• One Quick Start Guide• Six Ear Gels9

Parts of the Product - DiagramsFreeMotion 200 (FM-200) HeadsetPush-to-Talk ButtonNoise-CancelingMicrophoneFlexible NeckEarpiece swivels for use with either left or right ear

SAFETY & WARRANTYDIAGRAMS Ear Gel (removable)Volume/ VOX Sensitivity Adjustment ButtonsUSB Power Adapter ConnectionCharge Indicator LED Light11

Headset Charge Indicator LightThe charge indicator light on your FreeMotion 200 headset indicates battery charge status when plugged into the charger:The headset LED will not illuminate when it is unplugged from the charger.Headset Indicator TonesDuring operation, you will hear the following tones from your FreeMotion 200 headset: Parts of the Product - HeadsetLED BEHAVIOR INDICATION Red, Solid ChargingGreen, Solid Charging CompleteINDICATION TONELow Battery Double short chirp, repeating every 10 secondsSeeking Single short chirp, repeatingPairing/Linking Achieved Single short toneVOX Activaed/Deactivated Single short tone

Headset Volume Adjustment TonesWhen clicking the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons to adjust headset volume, you will hear the following tones: INDICATION TONEVolume Up/Volume Down Buttons ClickedSingle short toneMaximum Volume Reached Single short tone, high pitchedMinimum Volume Reached Single short tone, low pitchedSAFETY & WARRANTYLIGHTS & TONES13

General OperationOperating Concepts and TermsPersonal Communication BubbleThe FreeMotion 200 works within a small ﬁeld, or “bubble” of communication surrounding the user. The size of the bubble is determined by the distance between the headset and the adapter. If the headset and adapter are close together, the bubble shrinks to approximately three feet (0.91 meters) in diameter – just large enough to accommodate the range of communication be-tween adapter and headset. As you increase the distance between the headset and adapter, the size of the bubble expands accordingly, up to approximately four or ﬁve feet (1.2-1.5 meters) in diameter.PairingBefore your headset can communicate with an adapter, it must establish a link. In order to establish a link, the headset and the adapter must exchange a randomly generated software ID code, which is stored on each device. This process is called “pairing.” A headset and adapter remain paired until you initiate the manual pair-ing sequence (see instructions below) to your headset with a diﬀerent adapter. Seek ModeWhen your headset is searching for an adapter with which to establish a link, it will initially en-ter “Seek Mode”. If it does not detect the adapter with which it has been paired, the headset will remain in Seek Mode for ﬁve minutes before entering Sleep Mode (see below).LinkingAfter entering Seek Mode and ﬁnding the adapt-er with which it is paired, the headset will estab-lish a link, after which communication can occur. This link will remain active until you switch oﬀ the adapter or radio, at which point the headset returns to Seek Mode.

Sleep ModeWhen your headset has remained in Seek Mode for ﬁve minutes without ﬁnding a link, it will go into Sleep Mode. While in Sleep Mode, the headset uses no power. To awaken your headset from Sleep Mode, depress the PTT button, which activates Seek Mode. Charging the BatteryCharging the BatteryTo charge the battery on your headset, con-nect the included AC power adapter into your AC power outlet, and then to the charging jack located on the back of the headset. (see diagram on page 9) In a few seconds, the charge indica-tor light on the headset will ﬂash red, indicating that charging is in progress. Note: Please do not use or wear the headset while charging. Important: Charge the headset battery at least six hours before ﬁrst use. Subsequent charges take just three hours (approximate). The charge indicator light will turn green when the headset battery is fully charged.Important: Do not attempt to charge the head-set battery using a USB cable other than the USB cable provided by FreeLinc. Failure to comply may result in decreased battery capacity.Changing Ear GelsThe key to comfort and a secure ﬁt requires the user to take time to test ﬁt each ear gel. Follow these steps to select the ear gel that works best for you.• Install the ﬁrst gel over the plastic ridge on the ear bud• Gently rotate the pointed end of the ear gel toward the front of the headset• Place the ﬂexible neck of the headset over the top of your ear and slowly wrap the headset around the back of your lower ear• Carefully pull your earlobe through the lower portion of the headset• Slowly rock the ear bud assembly to ensure optimal ear gel placement• Repeat the process with each size of ear gel until you ﬁnd the best personal ﬁt and comfortSAFETY & WARRANTYTERMS & BATTERY CHARGING15

General OperationUsing Your Headset for the First TimeStep One: Attach AdapterFit adapter to the accessory interface of the portable radio (see your portable radio’s user manual if you need assistance locating the ac-cessory interface). If your adapter has a mount-ing clip on top, this will ﬁt into a corresponding notch on top of your portable radio. If your adapter does not have a mounting clip, use the set screw (see diagram) to secure it to your radio. When properly attached, the spring-loaded pins should align with the contacts on the accessory interface of your portable radio and adapter should ﬁt securely.Step Two: Turn On AdapterTurn on your portable radio and set toggle switch to “On” position. (see diagram) Note that this will automatically silence the speaker on your portable radio and route all communica-tions to the headset.Step Three: Exit Sleep ModeYour headset will be in Sleep Mode when you take it out of the box for the ﬁrst time. To awak-en your headset from Sleep Mode, depress the PTT button once, or unplug it from the charger. Once you have awakened your headset from Sleep Mode, it automatically enters Seek Mode (see deﬁnition above).Step Four: Pair Headset to AdapterWhen you take your headset out of the box for the ﬁrst time, you will need to pair it with an adapter manually. To initiate manual pairing, hold the headset close to the adapter and simultaneously depress the Volume Up and Vol-ume Down buttons on the headset for 10 seconds. When you have successfully paired your headset to the adapter, the adapter LED will turn solid green and then begin ﬂashing green, indicating a link has been established.

USING YOUR HEADSET FOR THE FIRST TIME17Step Five: Establish Link (Automatic)Once you have paired your headset to an adapt-er, the two devices can establish a communica-tion link. This occurs automatically immediately after pairing, and the link persists as long as the headset remains within the Personal Communi-cation Bubble (see deﬁnition above). When your headset moves outside of the bubble, the link is lost, and the unit returns to Seek Mode. While in Seek Mode, the headset is attempting to locate the adapter to which it is paired (see above deﬁnition). The adapter LED will ﬂash red and you will hear a repeating short double tone from the headset speaker. This 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 LED will resume ﬂashing green, or• Entering Sleep Mode - this occurs when no link is established for ﬁve (5) minutes.Step Six: Adjust Headset Volume and FitThe headset has eight diﬀerent volume levels. Use the Volume Up and Volume Down keys on your headset to increase or decrease the volume level. Depress Volume Up or Volume Down once for each level you want the volume to increase or decrease.Select the ear gel that provides the most comfortable and secure ﬁt, according to your personal preference. CAUTIONIf the volume buttons are held down continu-ously to increase or decrease the volume levels, after six seconds, it will switch into VOX mode.Step Seven: Ending UseThere is no On/Oﬀ switch on the headset. To turn oﬀ the headset, you can either switch the adapter toggle switch to the OFF position (see diagram) or turn the portable radio oﬀ. Once you have powered oﬀ the adapter, the link will be broken and the headset will move into Seek Mode. When the link has been broken for ﬁve (5) minutes, the headset will move into Sleep Mode, and will thus power oﬀ.

General OperationVOX OperationEntering VOX ModeTo enter VOX mode, depress the Volume Down button on headset for six seconds. The adapter LED will change from ﬂashing green to ﬂashing orange.Operating in VOX ModeTo initiate a transmission in VOX mode, you sim-ply speak into the microphone on the headset. The sound of your voice activates the transmis-sion in the same way depressing the PTT button does in normal mode. Adjusting VOX SensitivityDepending on background audio conditions, you may need to adjust the microphone sen-sitivity. Use the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons on your headset to increase or decrease sensitivity while in VOX mode.Exiting VOX ModeTo exit VOX mode, depress the Volume Down button on headset for six seconds. The adapter LED will change from ﬂashing orange to ﬂashing green.CAUTIONWhile in VOX mode, any communication may be transmitted over the airway.

VOX OPERATION, PAIRING 19Pairing Your Headset with Other AdaptersManually Initiating the Pairing ProcessTo initiate pairing, hold the headset close to the adapter and simultaneously depress the Volume Down and Volume Up buttons on the headset. Hold the Volume Up and VolumeDown buttons on headset simultaneously for 10 seconds. The adapter LED will ﬂash 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 the headset can only be paired with one adapter at a time.

AccessoriesFreeLinc continually releases new accessories for FreeMotion products. Please refer to the FreeLinc website at www.freelinc.com to see the latest oﬀerings.Tips and SuggestionsTo learn more about Magnetic Induction Technology, please visit Aura Communications web site at http://www.auracomm.com. SpeciﬁcationsTroubleshooting For up-to-date troubleshooting information, to get help with a speciﬁc problem, or to contact a customer service representative, please visit www.freelinc.com, and click the “support” link or call 1-866-467-1199.Wireless Technology Near-Field Magnetic InductionBattery Type Lithium Polymer RechargeableTalk Time Up to 20 hours continuous talkCharger Type Wall wart with USB connectorRange 3 to 5 feet (0.91 to 1.52 meters)Earbud Conforming ear gel (ships with 6 connectors)Dimensions 0.5 x 3.4 x 3.6 inches (1.3 x 8.6 x 9.1 cm)Weight 1.2 oz (34 g)Operating Temperature -30 C to +60 CHumidity 95% @ 8 hours (non-condensing)

HELP 21Notes:

INDICATION TONELow Battery Double short chirp, repeating every 10 secondsSeeking Single short chirp, repeating SPairing/Linking Achieved Single short toneVOX Activaed/Deactivated Single short toneINDICATION TONEVolume Up/Volume Down Buttons Pressed Single short toneMaximum Volume Reached Single short tone, high pitchedMinimum Volume Reached Single short tone, low pitchedLED BEHAVIOR INDICATIONRed, Flashing 2x per second Seek modeGreen, Solid Mate found, pairing/linking in progressGreen, Flashing 2x per second Link activeOrange, Flashing 2x per second VOX mode activeLED not Illuminated Sleep modeAdapterThe indicator light on your FreeMotion 200 adapter indicates wireless communication status as follows:Indicator Tones During operation, you will hear the following tones from your FreeMotion 200 headset:Volume Adjustment TonesWhen using the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons to adjust headset volume, you will hear the following tones:

LED BEHAVIOR INDICATIONRed, Solid ChargingGreen, Solid Charging CompleteFreeLinc 200 QuickStart GuideQuick Operation Instructions1. Attach adapter to radio2. Turn on radio and adapter3. Activate headset (exit sleep mode) – Depress PTT button once4. Pair headset to adapter – Simultaneously depress Volume Up + Volume Down for 6 seconds. Once pairing is established, you can skip this step the next time you use your headset.5. Establish link (automatic) – LED will turn solid green and then ﬂash 2x per second.6. End use – Turn radio and/or adapter oﬀ.VOX Mode OperationEntering VOX Mode - Depress the Volume Down button on headset for six seconds. The adapter LED will change from ﬂashing green to ﬂashing orange.Exiting VOX Mode - Depress the Volume Down button on headset for six seconds. The adapter LED will change from ﬂashing orange to ﬂashing green.Charge Indicator LightHeadsetThe charge indicator light on your FreeMotion 200 headset indicates battery status when plugged into the charger:The headset LED will not illuminate when it is unplugged from the charger.QuickStart GUIDE

Developed using: © 2005 Radeum Inc., DBA FreeLinc. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Patents Pending. The FreeLinc FreeMotion 200 may not be authorized for use in some countries.US Patents 5771438A, 5982764A, 5972925A, 6459882B1. Additional patents pending.LibertyLink and Aura are registered trademarks of Aura Communications Technology, Inc. ™®