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  • Page 2 For easy reference while on the road, download the Pocket Guide from www.cardosystems.com/wp- content/uploads/guides/pocket/en/packtalkSlim.pdf. This is version 2.0 of the PACKTALK SLIM Manual. The latest version of the manuals in your preferred language and various tutorials can be found at www.cardosystems.com/wp- content/uploads/guides/manual/en/packtalkSlim.pdf.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Getting Started 2.1 Getting to Know Your PACKTALK SLIM 2.2 Charging the PACKTALK SLIM 2.3 Switching Your Unit On/Off 2.4 Using Your PACKTALK SLIM 2.5 Pairing Your Unit to Bluetooth Devices 3. On the Road 3.1 Basic AUDIO Functions 3.2 Making and Receiving Phone Calls...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you have not yet installed the PACKTALK SLIM unit in your helmet, please install it as described in the Installation Guide provided in the package. And don't forget to register your PACKTALK SLIM at www.cardosystems.com/support/packtalk-slim/.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    2.1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PACKTALK SLIM 2.2 CHARGING THE PACKTALK SLIM Make sure that your PACKTALK SLIM battery is charged for at least 4 hours before initial use. To charge the unit: 1. Using the supplied USB cable, connect your computer or wall charger to the USB port on your PACKTALK SLIM.

  • Page 6: Switching Your Unit On/Off

    To switch your PACKTALK SLIM off: Press both ● The LED flashes red three times, confirming that your PACKTALK SLIM is switching off. The speaker plays a descending tone and a voice message, "Goodbye". 2.4 USING YOUR PACKTALK SLIM You can operate the various features of your PACKTALK SLIM in the following ways;: Press a button or combination of buttons on the unit.
  • Page 7 The device confirms that pairing has succeeded and the LED flashes purple for 2 seconds. If pairing is not completed within 2 minutes, the unit automatically returns to Standby. ● If you have paired two different mobile phones directly to your PACKTALK SLIM, set one as default for ● making calls (see Setting the Default Mobile Phone on page 23).

  • Page 8: On The Road

    3. ON THE ROAD PACKTALK SLIM makes it easy for you to receive phone calls and listen to music in a convenient and safe manner. 3.1 BASIC AUDIO FUNCTIONS The basic audio functions are the same whether you are listening to music, speaking on the intercom, or having a phone conversation.

  • Page 9: Switching Between Two Calls On Two Mobile Phones

    ● 3.2.1 SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO CALLS ON TWO MOBILE PHONES Your PACKTALK SLIM can toggle between two calls on two mobile phones when both mobile phones are paired to your unit. To toggle between two calls on two mobile phones (without disconnecting either call): twice.

  • Page 10: Listening To Fm Radio

    20 seconds of stopping the scan. ● 3.5 SWITCHING MUSIC SOURCES If two music (A2DP) audio sources are paired, PACKTALK SLIM uses the audio source from which you last played music. To switch to the other audio source: 1. Stop music (A2DP) playback from the current device (see Listening to Music on page 9).

  • Page 11: Voice Commands

    3.6 VOICE COMMANDS You can use voice commands for hands-free operation of certain PACKTALK SLIM features. Voice commands use voice recognition. You loudly say a command and PACKTALK SLIM performs the action. Voice commands are available in various languages. English is the default language. You can change the language to another available language.

  • Page 12: Riding With Others

    4. RIDING WITH OTHERS Your PACKTALK SLIM features two distinct intercom communication modes: the traditional Bluetooth protocol and the Cardo's Dynamic Mesh Communications (DMC) technology. DMC is the best way to communicate in a group. In DMC mode, you can instantly create or join a dynamically- fluid network of up to 15 riders to communicate in full conference mode.
  • Page 13 If you join a new DMC group, you automatically leave your existing DMC group. To join an existing DMC group: 1. Confirm both your PACKTALK SLIM and the creator's unit are in DMC intercom mode (LED flashes green slowly). If your PACKTALK SLIM is not in DMC intercom mode, press 2.

  • Page 14: Using Dmc Intercom

    If you delete a DMC intercom group, you must rejoin it if you want to connect to it again in the future. To delete a DMC group: 1. Confirm your PACKTALK SLIM is in DMC intercom mode (LED flashes green slowly). If your PACKTALK SLIM is not in DMC intercom mode, press 1. Press for 5 seconds.
  • Page 15 FM radio while holding a DMC intercom conversation. PACKTALK SLIM automatically manages your music and FM radio volume while using DMC intercom. PACKTALK SLIM also automatically manages DMC intercom volume with mobile phone calls and GPS.

  • Page 16: Bluetooth Intercom

    The Intercom range with other models is limited to the distance of the unit with the shorter range. ● For details on how to pair and use your PACKTALK SLIM with other Cardo units, go to Setting Up Non- DMC Intercom Groups on page 16.
  • Page 17 Bluetooth intercom pairing needs to be initiated on the other device. 4. To add a 4th rider, Rider 1 or Rider 2 connects to the additional rider on his free channel. Bluetooth intercom pairing needs to be initiated on the additional device. To pair a non-Cardo Bluetooth intercom group unit: 1.
  • Page 18 . The LED flashes red and blue. ● Phone pairing needs to be initiated on the other device. 4. To add a 4th rider, Rider 1 or Rider 2 connects to the additional rider on his free channel. Phone pairing needs to be initiated on the other device. To cancel the pairing process, press for 5 seconds.

  • Page 19: Using The Bluetooth Intercom

    4.2.2 USING THE BLUETOOTH INTERCOM 4.2.2.1 STARTING/ENDING BLUETOOTH INTERCOM CALLS To start or end communication with Rider 1 : : Press ● To start or end communication with Rider 2 : : Press twice. ● To initiate a 4-way Bluetooth Conference: You can also start the Bluetooth intercom by making a loud noise, for example, by saying "Hey."...

  • Page 20: Sharing Music And Radio

    When stop music sharing, music continues on your unit only. ● To start/stop sharing: 1. Confirm your PACKTALK SLIM is in Bluetooth intercom mode (LED flashes blue slowly). If your PACKTALK SLIM is not in Bluetooth intercom mode, press 2. Start playing music or the FM radio.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    5. TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 SOFT RESET If your PACKTALK SLIM stops responding, reset it in one of these ways: Turning it off and then on again (see Getting Started on page 5). ● Using the supplied USB cable, connect your unit to the computer or wall charger for 30 seconds.

  • Page 22: Personalizing Your Device

    6. PERSONALIZING YOUR DEVICE Get the most out of your PACKTALK SLIM by changing the settings and customizing your unit according to your own personal preferences, using either of the following methods: Cardo Mobile App on iOS or Android devices.

  • Page 23: Setting The Default Mobile Phone

    Cardo Mobile App Object Default Value Description (iOS/Android) ü Spoken Status Enable Voice announcements inform you to whom or to Announcements what device you are connected. (Enable/Disable) ü Voice Control Enable Enable Voice activation (by saying a word or phrase loudly) of certain features for hands-free operation.

  • Page 24: Audio Source Priorities

    Parallel audio streaming may not work properly with some iOS devices (i.e., music player or GPS navigator) due to connected device limitations. Your PACKTALK SLIM sets the various audio sources to either foreground (volume remains the same) or background (volume reduced) as described in the following table:...
  • Page 25 Priority Audio Source Higher Priority Mobile phone, GPS device instructions Intercom (Click-to-Link/DMC and Bluetooth modes) or Music ↑ Music or Intercom (Click-to-Link/DMC and Bluetooth modes) FM Radio Lower Priority Phone calls and GPS temporarily mute DMC intercom, but group members remain part of the DMC intercom group.

  • Page 26: Updating Your Device

    Always keep your unit updated. Stay up-to-date by downloading software updates whenever a new version is available. Cardo Update on Windows / Mac - minimum requirements - Windows® 7 / macOS X 10.8 ● To upgrade your PACKTALK SLIM unit: 1. Download and install the Cardo Update tool https://www.cardosystems.com/update 2. Open the app.

  • Page 27: Appendix A. Packtalk Slim Led Indications

    Your PACKTALK SLIM operates in various modes. Each mode consists of a group of features currently available for your use. For example, when PACKTALK SLIM plays music, it will be in music playing mode, enabling features related to playing music such as skipping to the next and previous tracks.
  • Page 28 Flashing Battery State Mode or Event Remains on Charging ● Red/Blue Alternating fast Normal Pairing Mobile 1 ● Low Battery Charging Red/Blue Alternating slow Normal Pairing GPS 1 ● Low Battery Red/Green Alternating fast Normal Pairing Mobile 2 ● Low Battery Charging Red/Green Alternating slow Normal,...

  • Page 29: Glossary

    8. GLOSSARY Term/Abbreviation Description A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (for music). A protocol for playing music over Bluetooth. AGC sensitivity AGC (Automatic Gain Control) automatically adjusts speaker volume according to ambient noise and riding speed. Device Mobile phone, GPS or music player. Dynamic Mesh Communications.

  • Page 30: Support

    All rights reserved. Cardo, the Cardo logo and other Cardo marks are owned by Cardo and may be registered. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Cardo Systems assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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