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DTR Series
DTR550 & DTR650
User Guide
550
Motorola, Inc.
8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33322
9980384R89-O
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Foreword The information contained in this manual relates to all DTR Series portable radios, unless otherwise specified. Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF ! Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio. C a u t i o n ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements. Before using this product, read the RF energy awarene
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Table of Contents Foreword......................................................................................inside cover FCC Licensing Information ...........................................................................v Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................... 1-1 Notations Used in This Manual................................................................................................................ 1-1 Your DTR Series Radio....
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ii Table of Contents Call Alerts ................................................................................................................................................2-4 Sending Call Alerts ........................................................................................................................2-4 Receiving a Call Alert.....................................................................................................................2-4 Text Messaging .................
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Table of Contents iii Chapter 5 Cloning Mode ...................................................................... 5-1 Entering Cloning Mode............................................................................................................................ 5-1 Cloning Using the Cloning Cable............................................................................................................. 5-1 Cloning by Sending a Contact.........................................................
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FCC Licensing Information ® DTR Series professional two-way radios operate in the license-free 900 MHz ISM band and are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Read this manual
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Chapter 1 Introduction ® Thank you for purchasing a Motorola DTR Series radio. Your radio is a product of Motorolas 75 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and manufacturing of communications equipment. The DTR Series radios provide cost-effective communications for businesses such as retail stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites, manufacturing, property and hotel management, and more. Motorola professional two-way radios are the perfect communications so
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1-2 Introduction: Notations Used in This Manual Your model number is shown on the radio lens above the display, and tells you the following information: DTR Features DTR 550 DTR 650 PublicGroups Up to 20 Up to 50 Available (2 default) (5 default) PrivateGroups Up to 10 Up to 20 Available PrivateCall Yes Yes SMS Messaging 5 Quick Notes 10 Quick Notes (15 available) (25 available) Vibracall® Yes Yes Clock/Alarm Yes Yes Scroll List Yes Yes Call Forwarding Yes Yes Remote Disable Receive Only Yes
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Introduction: Your DTR Series Radio 1-3 Your DTR Series Radio Antenna Volume Controls Audio Jack Connect audio accessories 550 Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button Option Keys Use to select display options Home Key Use to exit the current menu and return to the idle screen Menu Key Power Button Speaker Navigation Keys Use to scroll menu settings Microphone Plug-in Charging and Connect Data Accessories 9980384R89-O February 10, 2005
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1-4 Introduction: Getting Started Getting Started Any time your radio is powered on, the display provides you with information and options. Menu/Status Icons User Name Text Area Scroll Setting JOE SMITH Security Menu Icon 5:49pm 11/14 Display Options Contcs Mesgs The display shown is in idle. The idle screen appears when your radio is on, but not engaged in any activity. Menu Icons Menu icons appear when you are accessing a particular menu. The icon for that menu appears in the upper left corn
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Introduction: Battery 1-5 Text Area This area displays menus, messages, unit names or IDs, and other information. Display Options Two display options appear at the bottom of most screens. You select a display option by pressing the below it. Menu Key Many features provide context-sensitive menus that let you access related features and actions. the icon appears any time a context-sensitive menu is available. Press to access the menu. Menus and Lists Your radio’s features are arranged in menu
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1-6 Introduction: Charging the Radio Charging the Radio While the radio is charging, the display lights and the battery status icon flashes to show the status. The battery will charge in approximately 1-3 hours, and battery gauge will show all segments and stop flashing when fully charged. Charging using the Drop-in Charging Tray NOTE: Use of the Drop-in Charging Tray is recommended for daily use. 1. Place the charging tray on a flat surface. 2. Connect the plug-in charger and drop-in charging
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Introduction: Attaching the Battery 1-7 Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi-Unit Charger A Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) is available separately (RPN4040) which will charge up to 6 radios, batteries, or a combination of the two at the same time. When charging a radio in the MUC, the battery icon on the radio display shows the charging status. When charging a battery, the LED in front of the pocket indicates charging status. The LED is solid red when the battery is charging, and solid green
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1-8 Introduction: Swivel Belt Holster Swivel Belt Holster 1. Slide the bottom of radio into the holster and push the top of the radio against it until it snaps into place. 2. To remove, push the tab located on top of the holster and pull the radio from it. NOTE: In case of loss, please contact your point-of-sale to request replacement part number RLN5713. Mini Keyboard A mini keyboard accessory (NNTN5491) is available separately that can be attached to your radio. The mini keyboard allows you
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Introduction: Mini Keyboard 1-9 Entering Text with the Mini Keyboard If you have attached the mini keyboard correctly and the keyboard bezel is installed on the keyboard base you can begin. Here are some important points to remember when using the mini keyboard. Your radio accepts a maximum of 512 characters in its largest input fields. Some of your radio's functions cannot be used simultaneously, just as when you are using your radios without the mini keyboard. Letters and functions sho
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1-10 Introduction: Mini Keyboard Standard Yellow Function Green Function Standard Yellow Function Green Function Q1 APOSTROPHE W2 " E3 ~ R 4 ACCENT T5 + Y6 ^ U7 { I8 } O9 [ P0 ] A! # S@ < D* > F $ UP ARROW G % DOWN ARROW H& LEFT ARROW J ( RIGHT ARROW K) = L: ; Z- ¡ X_Å C. ß V\Þ B, Æ N/ I M? ¿ February 10, 2005 9980384R89-O
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Introduction: Mini Keyboard 1-11 Using Mini Keyboard Key Shortcuts You can perform most of your radios functions using the keys on the Motorola mini keyboard. Radio Key Action Keyboard Equivalent Chooses current left display option Left Option Left Option Key Chooses current right display option Right Option Right Option Key Extended Character Set The mini keyboard lets you enter special characters using a combination of keystrokes. NOTE: The extended character set is only available if your r
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1-12 Introduction: Accessories Other Special Characters To create other special characters, enter the keystrokes listed in the table below. Accent Example Description Keystrokes L o c ß sharp s, German sz ligature + C k Green L o c Æ diphthong AE ligature + B k Green ç or Ç cedilla single quote, then c or C L o c Þ icelandic thom + V k Green ðor Ð icelandic eth dash and d or D ø or Ø nordic O-Slash /, then o or O L o c ¿ upside down? + M k Green L o c ¡ upside down! + Z k Green Accessories The D
