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QUICK START GUIDE

CONFIDENTIAL — PRIVATE PREPRODUCTION STATUS

SONETICS APEX CONNECT

BETA UNIT

OVERVIEW

The Sonecs Apex Connect allows users in low noise environments to connect with their teams in high noise

environments without having to wear a hearing protecon headset. Users simply leverage their exisng corded

wired headset or Bluetooth® headset to plug or pair to the Sonecs Apex Connect to communicate with their

team up to 800 feet line of sight, hands-free. The Sonecs Apex Connect is rugged and rated at IP67, so it’s

waterproof and portable to dierent environments.

CONTENTS

• Sonecs Apex Connect

• Belt clip w/magnet

• USB-C Charging Cable

• AC Wall Adapter

• Either corded headset or Bluetooth ear buds or Bluetooth speaker

FEATURES

DECT7 — Hands-free communicaon over a secure and encrypted frequency

Bluetooth — Pairing to headsets

Mute — Blocks all outbound communicaon

Light Weight — 6.7 ounces and a mere 3” x 3” x 1”

Adjustable Volume Control

Rugged Design — IP-67 dust and water ingress rang - waterproof

Flexible Charging — AC adapter and DC automove charging adapter

POWERING ON/OFF

• Apply a 1 second short Power Buon

press to turn ON the device

• Apply a 1 second short Power Buon

press to tun OFF the device

Note: Using a 3-second-long Power Buon press puts the Apex Connect in Safe Mode (aka Boot Loader mode),

indicated by a fast blinking Red LED light below the power buon. If this happens, let the Red LED fast blink me

out (about 1 minute). Then proceed to turn O or On the device with a 1 second Power Buon

press. If device

is not connected to a base staon it will power down aer 10 minutes.

CHARGING

1. Use the provided USB-C charging cable to connect into the Apex Connect and into the AC wall adapter.

2. The Power LED (far right) will turn red and slow blink while charging. When charge completes, light turns

steady green.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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QUICK START GUIDE CONFIDENTIAL — PRIVATE PREPRODUCTION STATUS SONETICS APEX CONNECT BETA UNIT OVERVIEW The Sonetics Apex Connect allows users in low noise environments to connect with their teams in high noise environments without having to wear a hearing protection headset. Users simply leverage their existing corded wired headset or Bluetooth® headset to plug or pair to the Sonetics Apex Connect to communicate with their team up to 800 feet line of sight, hands-free.
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LED INDICATIONS • • • • • • • • • • Green, Yellow, and Red LED (far right LED) { Green — 75% to full battery { Green — 51% to 75% battery { Yellow — 25% to 50% battery { Red — 25% or less Green (far left LED) — Fast Blink — trying to find DECT connection Green (far left LED) — Slow Blink — in DECT pairing mode Green (far left LED) — Solid — DECT Paired Red (Middle LED) — Solid — PTT transmit for radio transmit Red (Middle LED) — Fast Blink — Device Mute Blue (Second from left LED) — Slow Blinking — Blueto
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DEVICE MUTE This feature blocks all outbound communication from your device. • With Apex Connect power ON and your headset plugged in or paired via Bluetooth { { { Press and hold the (minus) button. System is Muted when the Red Mic LED is alternately blinking on and off quickly. Press and hold the (minus) button again or press and release the “PTT” button to turn OFF the Device Mute feature.
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PRIVATE ALPHA AND BETA DRAFT DOCUMENTATION NOTICE This Sonetics Apex Connect Alpha Unit and document is in private preproduction status. The unit itself, and the information contained in this document are for informational sharing purposes for customer evaluation and should be considered in your capacity as a beta customer only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION! Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product or contained in the owner’s manual. When using this product, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: The Headset water and dust egress IP rating does not apply when the battery door or Auxiliary input door is open. DO NOT expose this unit to rain or moisture with either door open.
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INDUSTRY CANADA (I.C.) NOTICE (APX-CONNECT) This section applies to radio frequency equipment bearing an I.C. Equipment ID Number (UPN). This device if labeled with an IC UPN, complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
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FCC/IC RF Exposure Warning • This product complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. • The Headset is designed for body-worn operation and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with accessories supplied with this product. (All necessary accessories are included in the package; any additional or optional accessories are not required for compliance with the guidelines.) Use of other accessories might not comply with FCC or IC RF exposure guidelines.
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Before placing the Headset in the charger, make sure the battery is installed and the battery cover is securely in place. Do not place the batteries in your regular trash. All batteries must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Contact your local waste management officials for information and regulations on the proper collection, recycling, and disposal of batteries.