www.xtatix.com User Manual ­ FM Freefone (XFMF) Contacting Customer Service Please READ these instructions carefully before contacting customer support. If you still believe that the FM Freefone may be malfunctioning, please contact our customer service team via email (inquiry@xtatix.com). · Do not disconnect the FM Freefone from the PC during file transfers or data formatting of the player. · The FM Freefone is already preformatted, but if you choose to reformat the player, use FAT. Do not use FAT32! · It is not recommended that you use the FM Freefone in extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid environments which may damage the internal electronics. · Do not drop the player, as the warranty does not cover repairs due to accidents or user neglect. The warranty only covers defects or flaws in manufacturing. · Note: Once the player has finished playing all songs it will automatically power off. · The FM Freefone will not play music while it is connecting to the PC. · The FM Freefone can also work with external speakers via the external USB connection port. · To release the FM Freefone from the "Repeat One" mode, remember to hold the "EQ/CYC" button for a full 3 seconds to revert to normal playing mode. Standard Operating Instructions (Buttons + Controls) A. On/Off Button (Controls "On", "Off" & "Pause" Modes): 1. Power On ("Play Mode"): Hold down the "On/Off" button for about 2 seconds while the FM Freefone is in idle mode. Two indicators will blink and the speakers will "beep" when the FM Freefone is powered up. The FM Freefone is now in the "Play mode". 2. "Pause" & "Off" Modes: While the FM Freefone is in the "Play" mode, you can pause it by pressing & holding the "On/Off" button until it beeps. B. EQ Button (Controls "Equalizer" & "Repeat" Modes): To change the equalizer effects, press & quickly release the EQ button while the FM Freefone is playing. The EQ button also serves as a repeat button. To repeat a track hold the EQ button down without releasing it for about 3 seconds. C. Volume+, Volume(Controls "Volume" & "Song" Selections): Hold the button down to adjust the volume. Tap once to change tracks, either forwards or backwards. D. Low Power Status: If the battery power is getting low, the red indicator light will start blinking. The FM Freefone will automatically power-off after about 5 to 10 minutes once it starts blinking red. E. Uploading & Erasing MP3/WMA Files: To upload MP3 files into the FM Freefone unit, connect the USB cord from the FM Freefone to your USB plug on your computer. Look for a new disk drive to appear in "My Computer" (for PC). Open the new drive, usually titled "removable disk," and simply drag MP3 files into the folder. When finished, disconnect the USB cable and enjoy the music. To erase MP3 files, open the "removable disk" window and delete the files. F. Operating the FM Radio Start by moving the MP3/FM Switch to FM. Use the Scan button to scroll through radio stations. Press the Reset button to restart the scroll at the lowest frequency station. Tuning is very basic, start from low and go up through the stations. There is no moving back once a station is passed. (Connecting the FM Freefone to Your PC) · Plug the USB Cable included with your FM Freefone into any available USB port on your computer. You should see an icon appear in your Windows Task Manager icon tray once the FM Freefone has been detected. · Under "My Computer" you should now see a "Removable Disk". This software will allow you to drag or copy the files that you want to download or upload. · Note: You can use the MP3 player for standard MP3/WMA listening and as a standard USB file transfer device for other files and images. When in play mode, the FM Freefone will ignore other files and only play the MP3 & WMA files. (How to Charge the FM Freefone Battery) · Connect FM Freefone to computer using USB cable. The FM Freefone runs off of an internal battery that recharges through USB cable. · Set the FM/MP3 switch to MP3 · While the unit is charging, the red LED light will remain on. When the unit has completed charging, the green LED light will come on. · The FM Freefone should be fully charged each time, in order to extend the battery life and optimize the MP3/WMA playing time. · Battery life may vary depending on volume, file compression, and other conditions.