User guide
Table of content Before you begin .......................................................................................................................................................6 Software ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................6 updates SD ...................................................................................................
Consulting ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................22 the call history Manage ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................23 favourite contacts Using ........................................
Gallery .......................................................................................................................................................51 Using ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................51 the gallery Zooming ......................................................................................................................
Before you begin Software updates Download the latest update for free (and consult the update procedure) on the Parrot ASTEROID Smart support page on our website www.parrot.com. These updates will enable you to receive new features and improve the product’s compatibility. SD card An SD card is included with the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. It allows you to play music tracks and is mandatory in order to use applications. Note: The iGO application is provided for free with the Parrot ASTEROID Smart.
Steering wheel control interface A steering wheel control interface can be used to connect your vehicle’s steering wheel controls to your Parrot ASTEROID Smart. With this interface, you will be able to make phone calls via the steering wheel controls while keeping your hands on the wheel. Refer to our website www.parrot.com for more information.
Installation Safety instructions Note: We advise our customers to have the Parrot ASTEROID Smart installed by a Parrot certified installer. Turn the ignition off before installing the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. Do not install the Parrot ASTEROID Smart where it may interfere with the driver operation of the vehicle. Do not drill holes in the dashboard or any panel without first making sure there is nothing behind it. Do not damage any fuel line, electronic component or cable.
Before you begin Remove your car stereo from your vehicle. You may need release keys to do so. Try to connect the audio and power connectors of the Parrot ASTEROID Smart to the connectors of your vehicle. If this connection is impossible, you have to obtain an ISO adapter before installing the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. Refer to the vehicle compatibility section on the Parrot ASTEROID Smart support page for more information.
Installation using the holder 1. Loosen the 4 screws to remove the Parrot ASTEROID Smart holder. 2. Insert the holder into the dashboard. To do so, bend the tabs 90 degrees. 3. Install the Parrot ASTEROID Smart and fasten the screws. 4. Attach the trim ring. Installation using the side screw holes 1. Loosen the 4 screws to remove the Parrot ASTEROID Smart holder. 2. Remove the two side brackets. 3. Position the Parrot ASTEROID Smart so that its screw holes are aligned with the screw holes of the bracket.
Installing the GPS receiver Stick the GPS receiver in an unobstructed area inside the car. Athermic windshields and windows with a built-in antenna can interfere with GPS reception and reduce the reliability of information from navigation applications. The GPS receiver antenna is located on the side where "Parrot ASTEROID GPS" is written and where the star-shaped logo is. This logo must always be directed towards the sky.
Connecting the parking brake lead The parking brake lead allows you to use the Parrot ASTEROID Smart video function or applications only when the parking brake is set. If this cable is not connected to your vehicle parking brake system, the video function will not be available. 1. Connect the parking brake extension lead to the Parrot ASTEROID Smart green cable. 2. Locate and test the parking brake signal cable in the vehicle.
Installing the microphone The optimum location for the microphone is in the centre of the vehicles roof near the rear view mirror. The microphone ideally needs to be less than 60cm’s from the users mouth pointing directly towards them with no obstructions. Please take care when routing the microphone cable through the vehicle to the desired location, we recommend routing alongside existing manufacture’s wiring looms securing as you go making sure the microphone cable is not pinched or trapped.
Installing the USB cables Connect the USB cables to the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. We recommend you connect all audio cables to the Parrot ASTEROID Smart even if you do not plan on using them. Route the audio cables to a suitable location in your vehicle such as the glove box or arm rest compartment. It may be necessary to drill a hole in your dashboard to do so. Avoid using USB extension cables. Note: Use the provided cable ties to make sure the cables are well fixed to the car stereo.
Getting started Turning the Parrot ASTEROID Smart on / off The Parrot ASTEROID Smart switches off automatically when you turn off the ignition of your vehicle. You can set a time delay for automatic switch-off. To do so, select Parameters > Advanced Parameters > Switch-off delay. Press the button for 2 seconds to switch the Parrot ASTEROID Smart on or off. Tap on the button to switch to night mode. The screen switches off, but the Parrot ASTEROID Smart remains active.
Using the ASTEROID Widget / Dashboard You can install the ASTEROID Widget on your Parrot ASTEROID Smart from the 2.3.xx.xx version. To update your Parrot ASTEROID Smart, press , then Settings > About > Update product. On your home screen, the ASTEROID Widget allows you to: control the volume; display the traffic map; launch the voice command; Open the application menu. No. 16 Description No.
Settings : The Settings menu appears automatically once the ASTEROID Widget is installed. 1. Tick Display the map. If you do not tick the box, the clock is displayed instead of the traffic map. Note: An Internet connection is necessary to display the traffic map. 2. Select a zoom level for the traffic map. 3. Select an automatic refresh rate. 4. Press Save. 5. Press the traffic map to select a navigation application. To change the ASTEROID Widget settings: 1.
Connecting a phone via Bluetooth Note : Refer to the compatibility page of our website to check if your phone is compatible with the Parrot ASTEROID Smart and to consult the specific pairing procedures for the most common phones : www.parrot.com/uk/compatibility. If you are using the Parrot ASTEROID Smart with your phone for the very first time, you must initially pair both devices.
Connecting two phones To activate Dual Mode (multipoint) and connect two phones : 1. Tap Phone. 2. Tap , then Bluetooth > Options. 3. Activate the Dual Mode option. When the Parrot ASTEROID Smart is switched on, it attempts to connect to all paired phones in the vehicle. If there are more than two paired phones in the vehicle, the device connects to the two phones with the oldest pairing.
Phone Receiving a call An incoming call is indicated by a ringtone. If you want to answer this call, tap the green button on the Parrot ASTEROID Smart screen. Then tap the red button to end the call. If you want to refuse this call, tap the red button. Making a call You can make a call using voice recognition directly after automatic synchronization. The Parrot ASTEROID Smart will automatically recognize the contact you wish to call. 1. Tap Voice Command > Contacts to launch the voice recognition feature.
If there are several phone numbers associated to the contact you want to call, you can specify the type of number: - Home - Work - Mobile - Other - At home - At work - Cellular - General - Office - Cell - Default - At office - On mobile - Preferred - At the office - On cellular - On cell - On mobile phone - On cellular phone - On cell phone - Mobile phone - Cellular phone - Cell phone You can combine several words from the list above to make a call.
Receiving an SMS If your telephone supports the Bluetooth MAP profile, a notification appears when you receive an SMS. Only SMS messages received from the moment when the Bluetooth connection is established between the Parrot ASTEROID Smart and your telephone can be read on the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. Note: See the compatibility page on our website to check if your telephone supports the MAP profile: www.parrot.com/uk/compatibility.
Manage favourite contacts To define a contact in favourites: 1. Press on Phone > Contacts. > The list of your contacts is displayed. 2. Select a contact. 3. Press the star contact's name. to the right of your To call a favourite contact: 1. Press on Phone > Favourites. 2. Press on the contact then on their phone number to make the call. Using the Parrot ASTEROID whilst on a call Adjusting the volume Press calls. to adjust the communication volume.
Managing voice mail The Parrot ASTEROID Smart allows you to send DTMF while on call. To do so, press on . > The numeric keypad is displayed. Press on to exit the numeric keypad screen. Note: DTMF is a mechanism for navigating voice user interfaces using the phone's numeric keypad. This signal allows you to manage your voice mail using the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. (e.g. : when you call your answering machine and wish to delete a message).
Music Note: Several minutes of loading may be necessary when connecting your audio peripheral (USB / SD / iPod) to the Parrot ASTEROID Smart for the first time, particularly if you are using audio peripheral with a large capacity or containing many audio files. This loading time will allow your audio files to be accessible via voice recognition.
Screen commands While playing a music track or the radio: tap the screen to pause / resume playback or mute the radio ; slide your finger upwards to increase the volume ; slide your finger downwards to decrease the volume. While playing a music track (except audio players connected using a jack / jack cable): slide your finger to the right to skip to the next track ; slide your finger to the left to get back to the previous track.
USB storage device Note : Make sure your storage device is formatted for FAT32 to use it with the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. The Parrot ASTEROID Smart is compatible with the majority of USB keys / MP3 audio player / external hard drive. There is no restriction in terms of capacity of USB keys. Only MP3, AAC or WMA formats are supported. If your phone supports the MTP protocol, you can play music saved to the memory. To do so, connect your phone to the Parrot ASTEROID Smart using a USB/micro-USB cable.
SD card Note : Make sure your SD card is formatted for FAT32 to use it with the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. Do not format the SD card provided with the Parrot ASTEROID Smart, as the iGo navigation datas are stored on it. The SD card capacity must not exceed 32Gb. Only MP3, AAC, WAV, OGG or WMA formats are supported. Note : To remove the SD card, put a fingernail into the ridge on the exposed end of the SD card. 1. Remove the Parrot ASTEROID Smart faceplate. 2.
Audio player connected via Bluetooth Note : The Parrot ASTEROID Smart allows you to use the telephone and audio streaming functions from 2 different phones without having to disconnect one of them. You can use the Parrot ASTEROID Smart to listen to songs stored on your mobile phone or Bluetooth audio device. To do so, your phone / audio device must support the Bluetooth A2DP profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).
Display 1 Mode: Favourites, Fullscan, Manual FM or Manual AM 2 Station name 3 Station frequency 4 Options activated: Traffic alert (TA) / Alternative frequency (AF) 5 Radiotext (text sent via RDS signal) 6 Frequency bands (AM or FM) Selecting a frequency manually To select a frequency : 1. Tap Music >Tuner. 2. Make sure you have selected the Manual FM mode. 3. Move the slider to the left or to the right to select a frequency.
Internet Warning: Internet connection via a USB Modem requires a subscription offer with a telephone operator. Using this service can result in significant roaming charges. Check the conditions of your subscription and consumption tracking with your operator. Parrot cannot be held responsible for any associated costs Connection with a USB Modem Note: Refer to the compatibility section of the Parrot ASTEROID Smart on our website to get the list of USB Modems compatible with the Parrot ASTEROID Smart.
Connection via Bluetooth If you have a telephone that supports the DUN (Dial-Up Networking) or PAN (Personal Area Network) Bluetooth profiles, connecting your telephone via Bluetooth to the Parrot ASTEROID Smart will allow for sharing of the telephone's 3G connection. Note: Refer to the compatibility page of our website to check if your phone allows 3G connection sharing via Bluetooth and to consult the corresponding procedure : www.parrot.com/uk/compatibility. 1. Allow connection sharing on your telephone.
Connection to a Wi-Fi network If your smartphone can be used as a wireless router or if a Wi-Fi® network is available next to your vehicle: 1. Activate the hotspot function on your smartphone. 2. In the Parrot ASTEROID Smart Settings menu, tap Wireless & networks >Wi-Fi. 3. Activate the Wi-Fi option. > The list of available Wi-Fi networks is displayed. 4. Select the Wi-Fi network. 5. Enter the password if necessary.
Downloading and installing an application Before starting, you must create your account onASTEROID Market and link this account with your Parrot ASTEROID Smart (see previous sections). You can download an application from your Parrot ASTEROID Smart on the Asteroidmarket site. Note: To reduce data consumption, we recommend you download your applications from the site https://www.parrotasteroid.com/asteroidmarket. To download an application from the ASTEROID Market site: 1.
Closing an application Exiting from an application on Parrot ASTEROID Smart without closing it does not necessarily stop your consumption of 3D data: Certain applications can operate in background mode. When you exit a music application, the buffer memory continues to load the current track. Note: Buffer memory size depends on the capacity of the SD card that is inserted into Parrot ASTEROID Smart. Data download stops when the buffer memory is full.
Opening a link on a Web page Press on the address of a web page (URL) to open it. Press and hold the link to display more options. Press on an e-mail address to open a new e-mail window. Press and hold the e-mail address to open a menu allowing you to send an e-mail and copy the address. Managing browser windows Open a number of windows on the browser to move easily between one web site to another. You can open up to eight windows in the browser. On your browser, press on > New window.
Managing favourites You can store as many bookmarks as you like on your Parrot ASTEROID Smart. To open a bookmark: 1. When a Web page is displayed, press on > Bookmarks. 2. Press on a bookmark to open. To add a bookmark: 1. When a Web page is displayed, press on > More > Add bookmark. 2. Change the name of the bookmark if necessary, then press on OK. To change a bookmark: 1. When a Web page is displayed, press on > Bookmarks. 2. Press and hold the bookmark to be changed. 3.
Settings To configure the home page: 1. Press on > More > Settings > Home page. 2. Press on the address bar. > The touch keypad appears. 3. Enter the address of the home page you want to use. 4. Press on OK to confirm. To customise the Web browser and define the display, confidentiality and security options, press > More > Settings when you are on the browser screen. To display pages widthwise: 1. Press on > More > Settings. 2. Enable Landscape mode.
Voice command The Voice command application is installed by default on your Parrot ASTEROID Smart. It allows you to launch: the music; a phone call; the radio; and applications. Voice commands are activated by default on your Parrot ASTEROID Smart. To deactivate them, press > Sound and untick Voice commands. To launch the voice command: 1. Press Voice command. > Your Parrot ASTEROID Smart says "Voice command, please" and beep. 1. Choose your voice command: by pressing Music, Radio, Applications or Phone.
Video Warning : The Parrot ASTEROID Smart video function (besides the video stream from the rear view camera) is dangerous and illegal in most countries if it is used while driving. Consequently this function is only available when the vehicle is stationary. To watch a video on the Parrot ASTEROID Smart, park your vehicle in a safe place and set your parking brake or disable the application safety control. CAM and Video-In inputs support both NTSC and PAL.
Playback of a video via a SD card The Parrot ASTEROID Smart allows you to watch videos stored on a SD card. Only the MP2, MP4, H263, H264, WMV and SPARK formats are supported. 1. Insert the SD card into the appropriate slot. 2. Tap Applications > Gallery. 3. Select the video by tapping the corresponding icon. Use the commands on screen to play or pause the video and jump to the previous or next videos. Select Settings > Advanced settings > Storage > Unmount SD card to remove the SD card safely.
Rear view camera If your vehicle is equipped with a rear view camera, you can use the Parrot ASTEROID Smart screen to view the video stream of this camera. Consult the installation diagram and the section "Installing a rear view camera" for more information about the connection of the rear view camera to the Parrot ASTEROID Smart. The version 2.
Using the SmartCam application Orienting the rear view camera 1. Launch the SmartCam application. 2. Press , then select Calibration. > The calibration menu appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Choosing a view 1. Launch the SmartCam application. 2.
Settings Time / Date To select your time zone, select Settings > Date & time > Select time zone. To select the date format, select Settings > Date & time > Select date format. To select the date format, select Settings > Date & time then check / uncheck the Use 24-hour format option. You can choose to automatically update the Parrot ASTEROID Smart via the GPS signal. To do so, select Settings > Date & Time and check the Automatic option. You can also enter the date and the time manually.
Phone Reversing last name / first name order You have the possibility of reversing the "last name / first name" or "first name / last name" order of the directory. This option can be useful if problems occur when using the voice recognition function. 1. Select Phone > Contacts. 2. Press the button > Sort order. 3. Make your adjustment and press Ok to confirm. Note : Depending on the model of your telephone, it may be impossible to reverse the last name / first name order.
Using the Sound stage function The Sound stage function allows you to obtain a sound rendering in three dimensions. To use this function, select Settings > AudioFX > Sound stage. You can choose among 4 position settings : for the driver's seat, the passenger's seat, the front seats or all the seats in the car. If you select the driver's or the passenger's seat, you can move the slider to move the audio sound to your right or to your left.
Using the equalizer The equalizer allows you to adjust low, medium and high frequencies to your preferences. To use the equalizer, select Settings > AudioFX > Equalizer. To activate or deactivate the equalizer, select Settings > AudioFX and check the Equalizer box. Select one of the 6 default presets to adjust frequencies to your preferences. You can also adjust the frequencies manually and save up to three custom settings. To do so: 1. Select one of the customised options (Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3). 2.
Music Displaying album covers You have the possibility of displaying album covers while the album is playing if it is included in the tags (metadata) of your audio file. If you would like to deactivate album cover display, press the button and select Cover. Linking an image to an album If there are no images included in the tags of your audio files, you can add an image in .jpg format to the corresponding folder.
You can also select the night mode switching signal. Display the animations To activate / deactivate the display of transition animations from a screen to another when you use the Parrot ASTEROID Smart, select Settings > Display > Animation. Network Enable location services The option GPS location allows Parrot ASTEROID Smart to determine your exact position. This information is required when you use geolocation or driving assistance applications.
Show password as you type Install encrypted certificates from SD card Settings > Location and security Set or change the credential storage password Allow applications to access secure certificates and other credentials Clear credential storage of all contents and reset its password Lock the screen with a PIN code or a password Add and manage accounts Settings > Accounts & sync Settings > Language and keyboard Activate/deactivate the sending of data Activate/deactivate the automatic synchronization of d
Gallery Using the gallery To open the gallery, press Applications > Gallery. You photos/videos are filed in albums. The files on your SD card containing photos and videos are also treated as albums and are listed underneath the predefined albums. Press on an album to look at the photos and/or videos in this album. Note: If the photos/videos are in the root of your SD card, they will be grouped together in the sdcard folder. Zooming in/out Press the screen twice to zoom in quickly.
Editing a photo To rotate an image, select the image then press on Menu > More > Rotate. To crop an image: 1. Select the image. 2. Press on Menu > More > Crop. 3. Slide your finger towards the inside or the outside to resize the cropping tool. Slide the cropping tool to the location you want so you can move it over the part of the photo to be cropped. 4. Press on Save to save your changes. > The cropped photo is saved as a copy. The original photo is not changed. Defining an image as screen background 1.
Pre-installed applications Calculator To carry out calculations: 1. Press on Applications > Calculator. 2. Use the calculator keys displayed on the screen to carry out basic mathematical operations. 3. Press the key > Advanced functions to access the advanced functions. Press on Basic panel to return to the keys. You can also slide your finger horizontally to navigate between the basic panel and the advanced functions. Note: To delete the calculation history, select > Delete history.
Changing diary views When you open the diary, it displays the month view by default. Other views are available: day view, week view or diary view. To change the view, press , and select the view you want. View Features/use Markers show the days where there are events. Select a day to view the events for this day. Month view Press and hold the day to open an option menu from which you can display the day, the diary or create a new event.
Managing events In month view, press the day of the event, then on the event to open it. > The information screen for the event then opens showing a summary of the event. You can then: Find the location of an event using the Maps app, Check the participants you have invited to the event, Confirm your participation in an event to which you have been invited, Select a text and carry out a search on the web. Press the reminder time to change it. Press on to save your changes. To change an event: 1.
Settings Press on events. 56 > More > Settings. Select the way the Diary sends reminders for coming Setting Action Hide rejected events Display or hide events for which you have rejected invitations. Alerts and notifications Configure event reminders to create an alert, receive a notification or disable event notifications on your Parrot ASTEROID Smart. Ring tone Select the ring tone for the event reminder. Default reminder Select how long before the event you want to be notified.
General information Warranty Without prejudice of legal warranty, Parrot contractually warrants during 12 months from the date of initial purchase by the consumer (except wearing parts guaranteed for 6 months) that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship, upon presentation of proof of purchase (date, place of purchase, serial number of the product) to the retailer or Parrot.
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