Freedom Buddy - Helmet HAMA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Freedom Buddy HAMA

1. Explanation of warning symbols and notes

Warning This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specic hazards and risks

Note This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes

Earphones 1 x charging box 1x USB-C charging cable 3 pairs of ear pads in various sizes (S/M/L) 1x quick guide 1x warning and safety instructions

Thank you for choosing a Hama product Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely all the way through rst Please keep these instructions in a safe place to be able to refer to them again if required If you sell the device, pass these operating instructions to the new owner Controls and displays

Charging box 2 Charging box status LED

Charging contacts 7 USB-C connection

• The product is intended for private, non- commercial use only

• Use the product only for the intended purpose

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product

• Do not use the product in areas in which electronic products are not permitted

• Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself Leave any and all service work to qualied experts

• Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged

• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks

• Dispose of packaging material immediately in accordance with the locally applicable regulations

• Do not modify the product in any way Doing so voids the warranty

• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating and use it in dry environments only

• Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters, other heat sources or in direct sunlight

• Only use the article under moderate climatic conditions

• As with all electrical products, this device should be kept out of the reach of children

• Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specications

• Do not use the product in a damp environment and avoid splashing water

• While driving a car or using sports equipment, do not allow yourself to be distracted by your product and keep an eye on the trac situation and your surroundings

• The battery is permanently installed and cannot be removed; dispose of the product as a whole in accordance with the statutory regulations

• Do not incinerate the battery or the product

• Do not tamper with or damage/heat/disassemble the batteries/rechargeable batteries

• Do not use the product during the charging process! Warning - rechargeable battery

• Only use suitable charging devices or USB ports to charge the product

• Do not use defective chargers or USB ports and do not attempt to repair them

• Do not overcharge the product or allow the battery to completely discharge

• Avoid storing, charging and using in extreme temperatures and at extremely low atmospheric pressures (such as at high altitudes)

• When stored over a long period of time, batteries should be charged regularly (at least every three months) Warning - magnets

• This product generates magnetic elds Individuals with cardiac pacemakers should consult a doctor before using this product as it may affect the pacemaker's proper function

• Do not store bank or similar cards with magnetic strips near the charging box or earphones The data on the cards could be damaged or completely deleted Warning - high volume

• High sound pressure!

• There is a risk of hearing damage

• To prevent any loss of hearing, avoid listening at loud volumes for prolonged periods

• Always keep the volume at a reasonable level Loud volumes can damage hearing – even over short periods

• Using this product limits your perception of ambient noise You should therefore not operatevehicles or while using them3

Remove the two earphones simultaneously from the charging box Both earphones switch onautomatically and start the pairing process The announcement "Power on" is heardTo switch them off, simply place the earphones back in charging box Ensure that theearphones are inserted into the correct sides, using the L/R markings as a guide Then closethe charging box Alternative:Press the MFB button (4) on the left and right earphones forapprox 2-3 seconds until you hear the announcement"Power on" With the earphones switched on, hold the MFB button (4) onthe left or right earphone down for approx 5 seconds untilyou hear the announcement "Power off"Note – Automatic switch-off of the earphonesThe earphones are equipped with an automatic switch-off mechanism If there is no connection to yourdevice within 5 minutes, it switches itself off automatically

Fully charge the earphones and the charging box once before using them for the rst time

Insert the earphones and connect the charging box Place the earphones in the charging box Ensure that the earphones are inserted into the correct sides, using the L/R markings as a guide

Connect the USB-C charging cable included to the charging socket (7) on the charging box Connect the free plug on the USB-C charging cable to a suitable USB charger To do this, consult the operating instructions for the USB charger you are using Charging procedure for the charging box and earphones The status LEDs on the charging box (2) light up white during the charging process After the charging box is fully charged, the 3 LEDs on the charging box light up white It can take up to 2 hours (earphones) or up to 2 hours (charging box) until the batteries are fully charged Battery capacity Charging box 100% - 66% 66% - 33% 33% - 0% When battery levels are low (< 10%), the first of the three status LED (2) flashes white

Earphone When battery levels are low (< 20%), the status LED (3) on the earphones ashes red every 5 seconds The announcement "Battery Low" is made once a minute The actual battery life will vary depending on how you use the device, the settings and the ambient temperatures (rechargeable batteries have a limited life) Note If you have not used the product for a few months, it can take up to 15 - 30 minutes until the status LED (2/3) lights up red during the charging process

• Ensure that the Bluetooth

-enabled device is switched on and that the Bluetooth

function is activated

• Please refer to the operating instructions of your device for more information The earphones and the device should not be more than 1 metre apart The shorter the distance, the better Ensure that the earphones are switched on Check the status of the status LED (3) and the announcements If the status LEDs (3) on the earphones flash alternately: the earphones are searching for a Bluetooth

connection If the status LEDs (3) are flashing every 5 seconds: the earphones are already paired with a Bluetooth

settings on your device and wait until the list of found Bluetooth

devices shows Hama Freedom Buddy The announcement "Pairing" is heard Select Hama Freedom Buddy and wait until the earphones are shown as connected in your device's Bluetooth

settings The announcement "Connected" is heard Password Bluetooth Hama Freedom Buddy

password Some devices require a password in order to connect to another Bluetooth

• If your device requests a password to connect to the product, enter 0000 Disconnecting the Bluetooth

connection Disconnect the earphones via your device's Bluetooth

settings The announcement "Disconnected" is heard

• Please be aware that your terminal device must support some functions if they are to be used

• Please refer to the operating instructions of your device for more information

7.1 Voice assistant function

Press the MFB button (4) twice to initiate communication with your Siri or Google Assistant Note - Siri Siri is only available on suitable devices running iOS 5 (iPhone 4s or later) or higher Note - Google Assistant

• The Google Assistant is only available on suitable devices running Android 5.0 or higher with Google Play Services, >15 GB of free memory and a minimum screen resolution of 720P

• The Google Assistant App must be available on your device and be set as the default voice assistant

7.2 Additional bass amplification

These headphones are equipped with an extra bass function to amplify the bass effect Tap the MFB button (4) on the left or right earphone three times to enable this function while music is playing The announcement "Bass Mode" is heard To switch this function off again, press the MFB button (4) on the left or right earphone three times again The announcement "Equal Mode" is heard

Make a call Dial the number directly via your device to make a call

Accept a call Briey tap the MFB button (4) on the left or right earphone to accept an incoming call

Reject a call To reject an incoming call, tap and hold the MFB button (4) on the left or right earphone for around 1-2 seconds End a call During the call, press the MFB button (4) on the left or right earphone once to end the call Last number redial You can redial the last number you called via the voice assistant function (71)

Start playback on your device. Play / Pause Tap the MFB button (4) on the left or right earphone once to start or stop audio playback Next track Tap and hold the MFB button (4) on the right earphone for around 1-2 seconds to skip to the next track Previous track Tap and hold the MFB button (4) on the left earphone for around 1-2 seconds to skip to the previous track

The volume is controlled by the voice assistant function (71) Alternatively, you can also control the volume via your device

technology Bluetooth

Supported prole A2DP V13, HFP V15, SPP V10, AVRCP V15 Frequency for Bluetooth

-Transfers 2402 – 2480MHz Range < 10 m Battery Battery type 37V Li polymer Min capacity of earphones / charging box 38mAh / 290mAh Current consumption max

300 mA Charging time / earphones ~ 15 – 2h Charging time / charging box ~ 15 – 2h Standby * ~ 200h Music time (charging box) * ~ 4h (16h) Talk time (charging box) * ~ 3h (12h) Weight of earphones approx 4 g per earphone Weight of charging tray incl earphones approx 38 g

• Once fully charged10

9. Care and maintenance

Only clean this product using a lint-free, slightly damp cloth and do not use any harsh cleaners

Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes

11. Service and support

Please contact Hama Product Consulting if you have any questions about this product Hotline: [phone] (German/English) Further support information can be found here: www hamacom

12. Declaration of conformity

(Pairing) Nota – Pairing