hama 00184122 Bluetooth Earphones Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Hama

BLUETOOTH® EARPHONES
“Freedom Neck”
00184122
Operating Instructions

Thank you for choosing a Hama product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device, please pass these operating instructions on to the new owner.

Controls and displays

Earphones
Microphone
Status LED
+ button
Multi-function button (MFB)
– button
Micro-USB connection
Counterweight

Explanation of warning symbols and notes

Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Package contents

1 x “Freedom Neck” Bluetooth ® earphones
1 x USB charging cable
3 pairs of ear pads in various sizes (S/M/L)
2 pairs of silicone ear hooks in various sizes (M/L)
1 x quick guide
1 x warning and safety instructions

Safety instructions

The product is intended for private, noncommercial 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 qualified experts.
Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
Do not bend or crush the cable.
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 specified in the technical data.
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 traffic 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).
Charge regularly (at least quarterly) during periods of prolonged storage.

Warning – magnets

This product generates magnetic fields.
Persons with a cardiac pacemaker should consult a doctor before using this product, as the pacemaker’s proper function could be affected.
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 to loud volumes for prolonged periods.
Always keep the volume at a sensible level.
Loud volumes, even over short periods, can cause hearing loss.
Using this product limits your perception of ambient noise. You should therefore not drive or operate machinery while using them.

hearing damage

Switching on/off

ON Press the MFB key (5) for approx. 3 seconds until the announcement “Power on” is heard and the LED (5) flashes blue.
OFF To switch off, press the MFB key (5) for approx. 5 seconds until the announcement “Power off” is heard and the LED (5) flashes red and then goes out.
Note – Automatic switch-off of the product
The product is equipped with an automatic switch-off mechanism. If there is no connection to your device within 5 minutes, it switches itself off automatically.

Charging

Fully charge the earphones once before using them for the first time.

Switching off the earphones and connecting them
Earphones charging process
The LED (3) lights up solid red during the charging process.
Once the charging process is complete, the LED (3) lights up blue
It can take up to 2 hours for the battery to be fully charged.
Battery capacity
When the earphones’ battery capacity is low, the LED (3) flashes red, and the announcement “Battery Low” is heard.
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 (3) lights up red during the charging process.

Bluetooth® pairing

Note – Pairing

Make sure that your Bluetooth® -capable device is switched on and that Bluetooth® is activated.
For more information, please refer to the operating instructions of your device.

The earphones and the device should not be more than 1 meter apart. The shorter the distance, the better.
Ensure that the earphones are switched on.

Check the status of the status LED (3)
If the status LED (3) is flashing alternately and the announcement is: the earphones are searching for a Bluetooth® connection.

If the status LED (3) is flashing and the announcement: the earphones are already paired with a Bluetooth® device.
Search using your device for the earphones (only required on the first connection)
Open the Bluetooth® settings on your device and wait until the list of found Bluetooth® devices shows Hama Freedom Neck.
Select Hama Freedom Neck and wait until the earphones are shown as connected in your device’s Bluetooth® settings. You will hear a brief signal tone. Note – Bluetooth® password
Some devices require a password in order to connect to another Bluetooth® device.
• If your device requests a password to connect to the product, enter 0000.
Multi-point technology
These headphones can connect to two Bluetooth® -enabled devices simultaneously (multi-point).

• First connect the first device to the headphones.
• Then deactivate the Bluetooth® function on this device.
• Then connect the second device to the headphones.
• Activate the Bluetooth® function on the first device again. The headphones then connect to this device too.

Controls

Note

Please be aware that your terminal device must support some functions if they are to be used.
For more information, please refer to the operating instructions of your device.

Voice assistant function

Press and hold the MFB key (5) for around 2 seconds to start communication with your Siri or Google Assistant.
As soon as you hear a signal tone, your voice assistant is ready to assist you.
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, >1 .5 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

Hands-free function

It is possible to use the earphones like a hands-free facility for your device.

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

Press the MFB key (5) to accept an incoming call.
Reject a call

Press and hold the MFB button (5) twice or use your device to reject an incoming call.
End a call

During the call, press the MFB key (5) once to end the call.
Last number redial

Press the MFB key (5) twice to redial the last number.

Note
The “Last number redial” function is only available for the device which was paired first in a multi-pairing situation.

Audio playback

Start playback on your device.
Play / Pause

Press the MFB button (5) once to pause or start audio playback.
Next track

Press and hold the + key (4) for around 2 seconds to skip to the next track.
Previous track

Press and hold the – button (6) for around 2 seconds to skip to the previous track.

Volume control

Increase volume
Press the + button (4) once to increase the volume. Once the maximum volume is reached, the announcement “Maximum volume” is heard.
Reduce volume

Press the – button (6) once to reduce the volume. Once the minimum volume is reached, you will hear “beep beep”.

Technical data

**Bluetooth* earphones**

Once fully charged

Care and maintenance

Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.

Warranty disclaimer

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

Service and Support

Please contact Hama Product Consulting if you have any questions about this product.
Hotline: +49 9091 502-0 (German/English)
Further support information can be found here: www.hama.com

Recycling information

Note on environmental protection:
After the implementation of the European Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EU in the national legal system, the following applies:
Electrical and electronic devices, as well as batteries, must not be disposed of with household waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries to the designated public collection points or to the point of sale at the end of their service lives.
Detailed information on this topic is defined in the national laws of the respective country. The presence of the above symbol on the product, operating instructions, or package indicates that the product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials, or other forms of utilizing old devices/ batteries, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

Declaration of Conformity

Hama GmbH & Co KG hereby declares that the radio equipment type [00184122] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address:
www.hama.com -> 00184122 -> Downloads.