TURTLE BEACH ATOM Mobile Phone Gaming Controllers User Guide

TURTLE BEACH ATOM Mobile Phone Gaming Controllers

Product Information

The Turtle Beach Atom Controller is a gaming controller designed for use with smartphones. It features two modules – a left module and a right module – that can be attached securely to a smartphone. The controller supports smartphones with depths between 67-92mm and heights of 6-10.5mm.

The controller has various controls, including left and right triggers, bumpers, option button, sticks, D-pad, action buttons, and a home button. It also has speaker vents and LED indicators for main connection and module status.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Attaching Smartphone:
2. Securely attach your smartphone to the Atom Controller modules.
3. Make sure your smartphone has a depth between 67-92mm and a height between 6-10.5mm.
4. Powering on the Modules:
5. Press the home button for 2 seconds to power on the left module.
6. Press the menu button for 2 seconds to power on the right module.
7. Pairing the Controller:
8. Enable Bluetooth on your device.
9. Tap the device entry with the name “ATOM Controller” to pair.
10. Charging the Controller:
11. Join both modules in travel mode for charging.
12. In this mode, the controller will not power on.
13. Charge the controller using the supplied USB-C cable.
14. Atom State:
    • Main Connection LED:
    • White flash once per second: Indicates main connection.
    • White flash twice per second: Indicates main connection.
    • Left Module LED:
    • Solid green: Indicates left module is connected.
    • Right Module LED:
    • Solid green: Indicates right module is connected.
    • Blue flash once per second: Indicates right module is connected.

CONTENTS

CONTROLS

ATTACHING SMARTPHONE

1. SEPARATE THE LEFT AND RIGHT MODULES
2. RAISE THE CLAMPS TO THE REQUIRED HEIGHT
3. SECURELY ATTACH YOUR SMARTPHONE TO THE ATOM CONTROLLER MODULES. SMARTPHONES WITH DEPTHS BETWEEN 67-92mm, AND HEIGHTS OF 6-10.5mm ARE SUPPORTED.

POWERING ATOM ON/OFF

PRESS THE HOME BUTTON FOR 2 SECONDS TO POWER ON THE LEFT MODULE. PRESS THE MENU BUTTON FOR 2 SECONDS TO POWER ON THE RIGHT MODULE.

SETUP FOR BLUETOOTH®

1. PRESS PAIRING BUTTON
2. ENABLE BLUETOOTH AND TAP THE DEVICE ENTRY TO PAIR

CHARGING ATOM

• BOTH MODULES MUST BE JOINED IN TRAVEL MODE FOR CHARGING.
• IN THIS MODE, THE CONTROLLER WILL NOT POWER ON. CHARGE THE CONTROLLER USING THE SUPPLIED USB-C CABLE.

CHARGING ATOM – LED INDICATIONS

Atom state| LED: main connection

| LED: left module

| LED: right module **
---|---|---|---
Atom off| Off| Off| Off**

Atom off: charging

| ****

Off

| Red breathing, 5 second pulse, 5 seconds off

| Red breathing, 5 second pulse, 5 seconds off

Atom off: fully charged| Off| Solid green

| Solid green

Atom on: looking for paired device

| ****

White flash once per second

| ****

Blue flash once per second

| ****

Blue flash once per second

Atom on: pairing mode| White flash twice per second e| Blue flash twice per second| Blue flash twice per second

Atom on: connected

| White on at 100% brightness then drop to 30% after 1 minute

| White on at 100% brightness then drop to 30% after 1 minute

| White on at 100% brightness then drop to 30% after 1 minute

Atom on: low battery

| White on at 100% brightness then drop to 30% after 1 minute

| Red flash. On one second per 10 seconds

| Red flash. On one second per 10 seconds

• Search for Turtle Beach ATOM App on Microsoft Store, Play Store and App Store.
• Smart device app requires iOS 15.4 or later

Not seeing what you’re looking for here?

• Visit turtlebeach.com/support for the latest Tech Support information.

FCC STATEMENT

Regulatory Compliance Statements for the Atom Controller
Local Restrictions on Radio Usage
Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by wireless devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, these radio products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such. To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed in the manufacturer’s OEM Regulatory Guidance document at the following URL http://www.turtlebeach.com/homologation or contact Turtle Beach directly.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices
This section includes the following FCC statements for the Atom Controller:

• Non-Modification Statement
• Class B Interference Statement
• RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Warning
• Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC Caution
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Statements
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

RF warning for Portable device
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
Non-Modification Statement

• Use only the supplied Internal antenna. Unauthorized anlennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the Atom Controller and violate
• FCC regulations. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Please contact Turtle Beach for a list of approved 2.4 GHz antennas.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Compliance Notices
This section includes the following ISED statements for Atom Controller:

• Class B Interference Statement
• RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Warning

Canadian ICES Statements
RSS-Gen Issue 3 December 2010:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

RF Radiation Exposure & Hazard Statement
The product complies with Canada portable RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

European Union and European Fair Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compliance

• This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Fair Trade Association.
• These countries, listed below, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA,
• CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC,
• DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA,
• NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN,
• NORWAY, SWlTZERLAND.

Declaration of Conformity

• Marking by this symbol:
  declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

• Operation frequency: 2402-2480MHz, Max output: 5.82dBm, Temperature Range: 0°C ~ +45°C

• DC 3.7V from Internal Battery DC 5V only charging

This equipment meets the following conformance standards

• FCC PART15B
• FCC47 CFR Part 15:2019
• TPCH(2021-2)
• 10 C.F.R. section 430.23(aa); Appendix Y to Subpart B of Par
• ENERGY STAR Draft Test Method for Computers, Rev.
• October 2019,California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Division 2, Chapter
• CPSIA/H.R. 4040 Sec.108, CPSIA/H.R. 4040 Sec.101
• EN 55032, EN55035
• EN 71-1: 2014+A1 2018 Mechanical and Physical Test, EN71-2:2011+A1:2014 Flammability, EN 71-3:20 19 Toxic elements
• EN300328, 301489, 62479
• EN62368
• SVHC 233+REACH Appendix 17 : VW 91101-2020
• Total Cadmium Content (Entry 23 of REACH Annex XVII)
• IEC 62321-7-2:2017,
• IEC 62321-8:2017,
• IEC 62321-4:2013+A1:2017,
• IEC62321-6:2015,
• IEC62321-5:2013,
• 94/62/EC Toxic Elements in Packaging
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) (Entry 50 of REACH ANNEX XVII)
• BPA (toy<3 or intended for place in the mouth)
• IC RSS-247 Issue 2 Feb.2017
• Canada IC test for toy with IC (ICES-003)
• NRCAN, Appendix Z to Subpart B of Part 430
• AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015+A1:2020
• BS EN IEC62368-1:2012+A11:2020
• USB 2.0 Full Speed Test
• Bluetooth Certification

Please visit the following URL for a complete copy of the Declaration of Conformity: http://www.turtlebeach.com/homologation

• This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.
• Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.
• Voyetra Turtle Beach Inc. is obligated as a producer with a main activity of selling under The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007. To fulfil our obligation we are registered with Comply Direct and their Recycling Room.
• Here you will find advice and information on packaging waste management, recycling symbols and the waste hierarchy principles of reduce, reuse and recycle. https://www.complydirect.com/the-recycling-room/

References

• Turtle Beach Support
• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Turtle Beach® #1 Gaming Headsets - Hear Everything. Defeat Everyone.
• Turtle Beach Support

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