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User Guide
BT FREEWAY MINI
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 2 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 2 Welcome… to your BT Freeway Mini Personal Mobile Radios Range up to 3 Km (in ideal conditions) 8 Channels Call alert tone Scan function Volume control Roger beep Battery low warning Belt clips
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 3 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 3 Got everything? The User Guide provides you with 2 BT Freeway Mini all the information you need mobile radios to get the most from your mobile 2 Belt clips radios. 6 x AAA alkaline batteries Before you use your mobile radios for the first time, follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’ on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freeway Mini yo
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 4 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 4 In this guide Getting started General information Install the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Safety and general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Attaching/removing the belt clip . . . . .6 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Getting to know your radio Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Controls . . . . . . .
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 5 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Getting started 5 Install the batteries If the belt clip is attached, you will need to remove it first, see ‘Attaching the belt clip’, page 6. Your BT Freeway Mini mobile radios each use 3 x AAA alkaline batteries. Battery low warning When the batteries are low and With the back of radio facing you, slide down the need replacing, your BT Freeway Mini radio repeatedly gives a battery compartment cover.
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 6 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 6 Getting started Attaching the belt clip (optional) Slide down the belt clip into the slot on the back of the radio until it clicks into place. Removing the belt clip Pull back the release catch, and slide the belt clip up and away from the radio.
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 7 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Getting to know your radio 7 Controls Call tone Press to call other radios on the same channel as your radio, page 11. Display + PTT (Press To Talk) Increases volume, page 9. Press to talk to another radio, page Whilst in menu mode used to 10. increment channel or change scan Press to save a menu setting. selection. Menu Menu – Long press switches radio on/off, BT Freeway Mini Decreases volume, page
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 8 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 8 Getting to know your radio Display icons LCD outline indicates the following: Flashing – radio is in standby Scanning channels Solid – radio is transmitting – (off) y (on) Distinguished – radio is receiving v Volume Channel number or volume level
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 9 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios 9 Switching on Remember! To communicate with others, all Menu mobile radios in your group must 1. Press and hold the button for about 3 seconds, until be set to the same channel. you hear a beep. Your radio will briefly carry out a LCD check before displaying your current channel number. Switching off Menu 1. Press and hold the button for about 3 seconds, until you hear a beep
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 10 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 10 Using your mobile radios Talking and listening Set channel Your BT Freeway Mini has 8 channels. To communicate with others, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel. Menu 1. Press . The current channel flashes. Press or to select another channel. PTT 2. Either press to save your new setting or leave the radio for 5 seconds and your new setting will be automatically saved. The radi
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 11 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios 11 PTT 3. Release when you have finished speaking. Your listener will hear a beep (called a roger tone) to confirm you have finished speaking. They can then speak to you. When you are transmitting you will notice the LCD outline stops flashing and becomes permanently lit. Sending call tone It is recommended that you do not use your radios closer than 1.5 To alert other radio
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 12 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 12 Using your mobile radios When the other radio user has finished speaking you can respond. When you are receiving a transmission you will notice the LCD outline stops flashing and distinguishes. Channel scan You can scan through the 8 channels on your BT Freeway Mini to check for any activity and see which channels are in use and which are free. You can also scan through to locate another radio us
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 13 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios 13 2. When scan is switched on your radio will rapidly scan each of the 8 channels and pause for 5 seconds on any active channel so you can hear the transmission, before resuming the scan. If an active channel is found and you hear the transmission: PTT To respond to the other radio, press within 5 seconds. To exit the transmission, and continue with the channel scan press or
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 14 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 14 Help Will not switch on Batteries may have run down or are not installed correctly. Check and replace batteries. No transmission PTT button not pressed. No reception You may be out of range. Check all radios are on the same channel. PTT is accidentally being pressed. Speech sounds distorted at the receiving end Make sure you are not talking too closely/too far from the microphone.
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 15 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Help 15 Poor reception The range is dependent on environment and terrain. The range of your BT Freeway Mini radios can be impaired when there is not clear sight between the radios. For example, buildings and thick stone walls can severely affect the range.
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 16 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 16 General information Safety and general Do not open the mobile radio. Radio signals transmitted between mobile radios may cause interference to hearing aids. Switch off the mobile radio when near medical equipment. This product should not be used by people with pacemakers. Do not use the radio when driving a vehicle or operating machinery. Do not use your radio when on board an aircraft. Do not use
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 17 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information 17 Environmental Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Do not expose your product to direct sunlight, extreme cold or place it near heating appliances. Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp, humid or wet conditions. Do not expose your product to fire, explosive
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 18 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 18 General information Technical information Mobile radio channel frequency chart Channel number Channel frequency (MHz) 1 446.00625 2 446.01875 3 446.03125 4 446.04375 5 446.05625 6 446.06875 7 446.08125 8 446.09375
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 19 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information 19 Power source: 3 x AAA alkaline batteries. Effective radiated power: 0.5 Watts maximum. Typical battery life Using good quality alkaline batteries: 24 hours. (Based on 90% standby, 5% transmit and 5% receive.) Guarantee Your BT Freeway Mini is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. The conditions of the guarantee are: The guarantee shall only apply to de
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 20 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 20 General information If you have to return your product: Pack the radios securely, preferably in the original packaging. All parts must be returned including belt clips. Outside of guarantee: If your product needs repair outside of the guarantee we recommend that you call 0167 256 4444 for details of our recommended repair agents. R&TTE This product is intended for use within the United Kingdom an
