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... of this manual carefully and make sure you know how to government regulations and may be prohibited. Use of your Motorola product require an update or other service. Product registration is subject to properly operate radio before use . Introduction Introduction Motorola Talkabout T5300 and T5400 radios operate on -line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios. Read this radio outside the country where it was established specifically for your...
... of this manual carefully and make sure you know how to government regulations and may be prohibited. Use of your Motorola product require an update or other service. Product registration is subject to properly operate radio before use . Introduction Introduction Motorola Talkabout T5300 and T5400 radios operate on -line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios. Read this radio outside the country where it was established specifically for your...
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.../Off Your Radio 9 Radio Etiquette 9 Diagram of Your Radio 10 Power 11 Batteries 11 Installation 11 Meter 11 Battery Life 12 Charging Desk Stand (T5400 Only) Optional Accessory 12 Talking and Listening 14 Talk Range 14 Channel 15 Interference Eliminator Code (T5400 Only 15 Volume 15 Monitor Button 16 Time-out Timer 16 Keypad Lock 16 Alerts 16 Channel Busy Indicator 16 Call Tone 17 Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone . . . .17 Accessories 18 To Use Audio Accessories 18 Belt-clip (Included 18 Troubleshooting 19 Use and Care 21 Limited Warranty 22 FCC License Not Required...
.../Off Your Radio 9 Radio Etiquette 9 Diagram of Your Radio 10 Power 11 Batteries 11 Installation 11 Meter 11 Battery Life 12 Charging Desk Stand (T5400 Only) Optional Accessory 12 Talking and Listening 14 Talk Range 14 Channel 15 Interference Eliminator Code (T5400 Only 15 Volume 15 Monitor Button 16 Time-out Timer 16 Keypad Lock 16 Alerts 16 Channel Busy Indicator 16 Call Tone 17 Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone . . . .17 Accessories 18 To Use Audio Accessories 18 Belt-clip (Included 18 Troubleshooting 19 Use and Care 21 Limited Warranty 22 FCC License Not Required...
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... in user guides published prior to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J 1 Safety and General Information SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RADIO The information provided in this capability. To transmit (talk), you must push the Push-to -Talk button. Transmit and Receive...
... in user guides published prior to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J 1 Safety and General Information SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RADIO The information provided in this capability. To transmit (talk), you must push the Push-to -Talk button. Transmit and Receive...
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... 1999 (applicable to wireless phones only) To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to the following procedures: PORTABLE RADIO OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Safety and General Information • American National Standards Institute...
... 1999 (applicable to wireless phones only) To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to the following procedures: PORTABLE RADIO OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Safety and General Information • American National Standards Institute...
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... expose the charger to cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from AC receptacle. 7 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. 4. BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these Charger Instructions 1. If plug will not fit the out- If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the unit. An improper...
... expose the charger to cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from AC receptacle. 7 Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. 4. BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save these Charger Instructions 1. If plug will not fit the out- If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the unit. An improper...
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... completely heard. Channel is already using the Channel - If you hear static while holding down Q; Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn Knob Display Normal Menu Mode Turn knob on the top of the radio clockwise to use . 9 other groups may not be talking on the Channels. your radio has available for Channel activity. P The radio chirps and the display will have the Channel 1-14 on a "take turns" basis; Model T5400 display includes the Interference Eliminator Code (0-38) as...
... completely heard. Channel is already using the Channel - If you hear static while holding down Q; Getting Started Turning On/Off Your Radio Turn Knob Display Normal Menu Mode Turn knob on the top of the radio clockwise to use . 9 other groups may not be talking on the Channels. your radio has available for Channel activity. P The radio chirps and the display will have the Channel 1-14 on a "take turns" basis; Model T5400 display includes the Interference Eliminator Code (0-38) as...
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Diagram of Your Radio Diagram of Your Radio Use P to: • Turn power On/Off • Adjust volume Use M to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ‰ to: • Transmit Call Tone Use \ to: • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) 10 LED Indicator Light Display Accessory Jack Use Qto • Monitor Channel Activity Use [ ]to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Speaker
Diagram of Your Radio Diagram of Your Radio Use P to: • Turn power On/Off • Adjust volume Use M to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ‰ to: • Transmit Call Tone Use \ to: • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) 10 LED Indicator Light Display Accessory Jack Use Qto • Monitor Channel Activity Use [ ]to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Speaker
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... secure. Power Batteries T5300 and T5400 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline batteries or a NiCd rechargeable battery. a, the radio chirps after releasing Mand every 10 minutes. 11 Power With back of the display indicates battery power you , or visit the website; The radio will power off . 3. Reposition Battery Cover, press Battery Cover down to release the Battery Cover. 2. www.motorola.com/talkabout. When the battery meter is available for the dealer nearest you have. A Rechargeable Upgrade Kit model number 53614...
... secure. Power Batteries T5300 and T5400 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline batteries or a NiCd rechargeable battery. a, the radio chirps after releasing Mand every 10 minutes. 11 Power With back of the display indicates battery power you , or visit the website; The radio will power off . 3. Reposition Battery Cover, press Battery Cover down to release the Battery Cover. 2. www.motorola.com/talkabout. When the battery meter is available for the dealer nearest you have. A Rechargeable Upgrade Kit model number 53614...
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... (T5400 Only) Optional Accessory The Charging Desk Stand provides drop-in charging convenience. Replace the Battery Cover. 4. Battery Life The following chart lists the appropriate battery life during Two-way Use* for the first time. 1. With radio Off, remove Battery Cover. 2. Insert Battery Pack as 90% standby time, 5 % talk time, and 5% receive time. Slide the radio into a standard wall outlet. 6. Note: Remove batteries before using it for AA Alkaline and NiCd batteries. Charge the NiCd battery overnight (16 hours) before storing your radio. The radio...
... (T5400 Only) Optional Accessory The Charging Desk Stand provides drop-in charging convenience. Replace the Battery Cover. 4. Battery Life The following chart lists the appropriate battery life during Two-way Use* for the first time. 1. With radio Off, remove Battery Cover. 2. Insert Battery Pack as 90% standby time, 5 % talk time, and 5% receive time. Slide the radio into a standard wall outlet. 6. Note: Remove batteries before using it for AA Alkaline and NiCd batteries. Charge the NiCd battery overnight (16 hours) before storing your radio. The radio...
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.... 2. Note: For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the radio as follows: 1. You can charge the battery pack separate from the charger within 14 hours. The radio will glow if they will be fully charged within 16 hours. Plug the wire on the AC Power Supply into a standard wall outlet. 3. Charging Status The Solid Red Light Indicator shows that the radio and/or the NiCd...
.... 2. Note: For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the radio as follows: 1. You can charge the battery pack separate from the charger within 14 hours. The radio will glow if they will be fully charged within 16 hours. Plug the wire on the AC Power Supply into a standard wall outlet. 3. Charging Status The Solid Red Light Indicator shows that the radio and/or the NiCd...
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... buildings 14 You must be set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a T5400 to communicate with a T5300. • To maximize clarity, hold radio 2 to 3 inches from mouth. • Press and hold M and speak into the microphone. T5300 models do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must set to the same Channel (1-14) and Interference Eliminator Code (0-38...
... buildings 14 You must be set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a T5400 to communicate with a T5300. • To maximize clarity, hold radio 2 to 3 inches from mouth. • Press and hold M and speak into the microphone. T5300 models do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must set to the same Channel (1-14) and Interference Eliminator Code (0-38...
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... Volume • Rotate P while holding down Q until the code display begins to blink. • Then press [ or ] to set new Channel. To set a channel and code combination, press \ and then press [ or ] to set the code. • Press M to select a code. Talking and Listening Channel • With radio On, press \, Current Channel will begin to flash. • Use [ and ] to change Channel while flashing. • Press M to select the channel. You must set the Interference Eliminator Code...
... Volume • Rotate P while holding down Q until the code display begins to blink. • Then press [ or ] to set new Channel. To set a channel and code combination, press \ and then press [ or ] to set the code. • Press M to select a code. Talking and Listening Channel • With radio On, press \, Current Channel will begin to flash. • Use [ and ] to change Channel while flashing. • Press M to select the channel. You must set the Interference Eliminator Code...
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... not receiving so you will see f. Now you can adjust the volume. Once locked, you will stop transmitting. Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing radio operation, press and hold \ for 3 seconds. To unlock, press and hold \ for 3 seconds. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after M is in use. 16 Alerts Time-out Timer The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. Alerts Channel Busy Indicator The radio has a Channel Busy...
... not receiving so you will see f. Now you can adjust the volume. Once locked, you will stop transmitting. Keypad Lock To avoid accidentally changing radio operation, press and hold \ for 3 seconds. To unlock, press and hold \ for 3 seconds. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after M is in use. 16 Alerts Time-out Timer The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. Alerts Channel Busy Indicator The radio has a Channel Busy...
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... you turn on the display. • To disable the Talk Confirmation Tone feature, turn your radio On. T5400 has 5 Call Tones, T5300 has 1 Call Tone. E will hear your Call Tone. for T5400, press \ 3 times and current Call Tone setting 0-5, will not appear. 17 Alerts Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone When you release M, your set new Call Tone. Press ^ and users using the same Channel and Code (T5400 only) will appear in the upper portion of the display. Call Tone The Call Tone obtains...
... you turn on the display. • To disable the Talk Confirmation Tone feature, turn your radio On. T5400 has 5 Call Tones, T5300 has 1 Call Tone. E will hear your Call Tone. for T5400, press \ 3 times and current Call Tone setting 0-5, will not appear. 17 Alerts Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone When you release M, your set new Call Tone. Press ^ and users using the same Channel and Code (T5400 only) will appear in the upper portion of the display. Call Tone The Call Tone obtains...
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...vehicles may be in use, try another Channel. Troubleshooting 19 Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Change your location. Check to communicate with communication. Erratic Display Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Set Eliminator Code to 0 on a T5400 to make sure volume is turned up. Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Message Not Transmitted Make sure button is not inadvertently being pressed. Message Not Received Confirm radios have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator Code (helps minimize interference). (T5400) Make sure M is...
...vehicles may be in use, try another Channel. Troubleshooting 19 Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Change your location. Check to communicate with communication. Erratic Display Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Set Eliminator Code to 0 on a T5400 to make sure volume is turned up. Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Message Not Transmitted Make sure button is not inadvertently being pressed. Message Not Received Confirm radios have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator Code (helps minimize interference). (T5400) Make sure M is...
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... Interference Radios too close to body such as in vehicles will decrease range, change location of sight to communicate with transmission. Wearing radio close . Troubleshooting 20 Set Eliminator Code to 0 on a T5400 to improve transmission. Radios must be in use in buildings and in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range, check for clear line of radio. Radios too far apart. Problem Solution Hearing Other Conversation or Noise on a Channel Shared Channel...
... Interference Radios too close to body such as in vehicles will decrease range, change location of sight to communicate with transmission. Wearing radio close . Troubleshooting 20 Set Eliminator Code to 0 on a T5400 to improve transmission. Radios must be in use in buildings and in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range, check for clear line of radio. Radios too far apart. Problem Solution Hearing Other Conversation or Noise on a Channel Shared Channel...
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... following products, only: (a) decorative covers, including bezel, PhoneWrap™ or case (any model); No software updates are wireless, or both). • Repair / Replacement Exception. How to you are the first end-user purchaser. and (b) ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wire connection (this does not include ear buds or boom headsets that either transmit stereo sound or that do not...
... following products, only: (a) decorative covers, including bezel, PhoneWrap™ or case (any model); No software updates are wireless, or both). • Repair / Replacement Exception. How to you are the first end-user purchaser. and (b) ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wire connection (this does not include ear buds or boom headsets that either transmit stereo sound or that do not...
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..., "ancillary equipment" includes batteries, chargers, adaptors, and power supplies not manufactured or supplied by Motorola for any duties. If instructed to Motorola or our designated resource. Regardless of where you must also return all detachable parts such as a result of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your expense for use . What This Warranty Does Not Cover • Products...
..., "ancillary equipment" includes batteries, chargers, adaptors, and power supplies not manufactured or supplied by Motorola for any duties. If instructed to Motorola or our designated resource. Regardless of where you must also return all detachable parts such as a result of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e) your expense for use . What This Warranty Does Not Cover • Products...
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... to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the United States and other media. Laws in the private land mobile and fixed services as the exclusive rights to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software. FCC License FCC License Not Required Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should be made . To...
... to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the United States and other media. Laws in the private land mobile and fixed services as the exclusive rights to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software. FCC License FCC License Not Required Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should be made . To...
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... Accessory T5400) • Call Button Get others' attention before you start talking • "Roger" Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone Signals others you're finished talking • Quick release Swivel Belt-clip included • Keypad Lock Prevents your settings from being accidentally changed Motorola® Talkabout® T5300 & T5400 @T5300T5400@ Proof of Purchase • Weather-resistant • 1 Year Limited Warranty For warranty details call 1-800-353-2729 • User's Guide included • Low Battery Alert...
... Accessory T5400) • Call Button Get others' attention before you start talking • "Roger" Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone Signals others you're finished talking • Quick release Swivel Belt-clip included • Keypad Lock Prevents your settings from being accidentally changed Motorola® Talkabout® T5300 & T5400 @T5300T5400@ Proof of Purchase • Weather-resistant • 1 Year Limited Warranty For warranty details call 1-800-353-2729 • User's Guide included • Low Battery Alert...