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Models T5800 and T5820
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6864110r06o.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola Product! Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola Product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your Motorola Product require an update of other service. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. To register your product on-line, visit www.motorola.com/ warranty/radios. Please ret
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6864110r06o.book Page 4 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Contents VibraCall® Alert (T5820 Only) . . . . . . . .21 Safety and General Information . . . 1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . .9 To Use Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . .21 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Turning On/Off Your Radio . . . . . . . . . .10 Hands-Free Use/VOX With Compatible Radio Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6864110r06o.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RADIO The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information contained in user guides published prior to July 2000. For information regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is inclu
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6864110r06o.book Page 2 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Hu
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6864110r06o.book Page 3 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio to operate at a higher power level than needed. Two-way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips. Body-worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guid
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6864110r06o.book Page 4 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. FACILITIES To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may
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6864110r06o.book Page 5 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Persons with pacemakers should: ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. not carry the radio in the breast pocket. use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radio may interfere with s
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6864110r06o.book Page 6 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. OPERATIONAL WARNINGS FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury
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6864110r06o.book Page 7 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS ANTENNAS Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. BATTERIES All bat
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6864110r06o.book Page 8 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM 4. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the out- let, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock. 5. To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from AC receptacle. 6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempt
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6864110r06o.book Page 9 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators using General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms please request Form 605 which includes all forms and instructions
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6864110r06o.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn Display Normal Menu Mode Knob Turn knob on the top of the radio clockwise to use. Turn the knob counterclockwise to turn the radio Off. P 38 The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons 22 that your radio has available for a brief period. Display will Show the Channel 1-22 and Interference 38 Eliminator Code 0-38. 22 j Radio Etiquette Your radio has multiple Channels
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6864110r06o.book Page 11 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Diagram of Your Radio Use \ to: Lock the keypad Use P to: (when held down and not Turn power on/off in a menu) Adjust volume Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) LED Indicator Light Use M to: Accessory Jack Cover Talk on the radio 38 Save a setting Use Q(T5800) or 22 J(T5820) to: ^ J Use ^ to: Monitor Channel Activity > < \ Transmit call tone Use [ ]to: Scroll through menus Speaker Micropho
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6864110r06o.book Page 12 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Power Batteries T5800 and T5820 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline batteries or a NiCd rechargeable battery. A Rechargeable Upgrade Kit, model no. 53614 is available for your radio. Call 1-800-353-2729 (USA) or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) for the dealer nearest you or visit our website: www.motorola.com/talkabout. Installation Battery Cover 1. With back of radio facing you, lift Battery Latch up to release the Battery Cover. 2. Lift
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6864110r06o.book Page 13 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Charging Desk Stand (Optional Accessory) The Charging Desk Stand provides drop-in charging convenience. The Charging Desk Stand can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or workbench. Charge the NiCd battery overnight (16 hours) before using it for the first time. 1. With the radio OFF, remove the Battery Cover. 2. Insert the battery pack as indicated on the battery-pack label. 3. Replace the Battery Cover. 4. Plug the wi
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6864110r06o.book Page 14 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Charging Status The Solid Red Light Indicator shows that the radio and/or the NiCd battery are charging. Note: When moving between hot and cold environments, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). A depleted battery will recharge to full capacity within 14 hours. Note: For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store th
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6864110r06o.book Page 15 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same Channel (1-22) and Interference Eliminator Code (0-38). To maximize clarity, hold radio 2 to 3 inches from mouth. Press and hold and speak into the microphone. M LED Indicator Light glows continuously when transmitting. To receive messages, release . M Talk Range Your radio has been designed to maximize performance and improve transmissio
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6864110r06o.book Page 16 Wednesday, March 6, 2002 12:15 PM Remember that FRS radios operate at 0.5 watts of transmit power. On channels1-7, your radio operates at 1 watt. In certain situations, when talking to FRS radios on channels 1-7, it is possible that they will be able to hear you, but you will not be able to hear them. This is because you are transmitting with more power (1 watt) than the FRS radio (0.5 watts). If this occurs, you must move closer to the other person to have
