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Introduction Introduction Congratulations on -line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service and permits us to contact you will need to provide a copy of a Motorola product! Registration is an important step. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your Motorola product require an update or other service. To register...
Introduction Introduction Congratulations on -line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service and permits us to contact you will need to provide a copy of a Motorola product! Registration is an important step. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your Motorola product require an update or other service. To register...
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Contents Contents Introduction 1 Safety and General Information . . . . 3 FCC Licensing Information 11 Control Buttons - Models T5620, T5710, T5720 13 Getting Started 14 Installing the AA Batteries 14 Installing the NiCd Battery Pack . . . . . .14 Battery Meter 15 Using the Desk Stand Charger (Optional ...Accessory 15 Attaching the Belt Clip 17 Removing the Belt Clip 17 Turning Your Radio On and Off . . . . . .17 ...
Contents Contents Introduction 1 Safety and General Information . . . . 3 FCC Licensing Information 11 Control Buttons - Models T5620, T5710, T5720 13 Getting Started 14 Installing the AA Batteries 14 Installing the NiCd Battery Pack . . . . . .14 Battery Meter 15 Using the Desk Stand Charger (Optional ...Accessory 15 Attaching the Belt Clip 17 Removing the Belt Clip 17 Turning Your Radio On and Off . . . . . .17 ...
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...Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in user guides published prior to July 2000. Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio... ensure compliance with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of the time. •...
...Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in user guides published prior to July 2000. Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio... ensure compliance with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of the time. •...
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...4 DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is within the guidelines set forth in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation - Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only ...or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is "IN USE." Limits of Health (Canada) Safety Code...
...4 DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is within the guidelines set forth in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Radiation - Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Antenna Care Use only ...or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is "IN USE." Limits of Health (Canada) Safety Code...
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... accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna are not using the radio held in the normal use position, ensure the radio and its antenna at www.mot.com. If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, ... when using any data feature of approved Motorola accessories visit our website at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting. Safety and General Information Two-Way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone ...
... accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna are not using the radio held in the normal use position, ensure the radio and its antenna at www.mot.com. If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, ... when using any data feature of approved Motorola accessories visit our website at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting. Safety and General Information Two-Way Radio Operation When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone ...
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... Information Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with applicable regulations per airline crew.... Food and Drug Administration. Persons with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio is taking place. 6 Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that interference is turned...
... Information Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with applicable regulations per airline crew.... Food and Drug Administration. Persons with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio is taking place. 6 Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that interference is turned...
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... and regulations on the use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of such interference, you drive. Your physician may want to consult your radio while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the ...aid manufacturer to determine if it is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may interfere with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in obtaining this information. In the event of your device to ...
... and regulations on the use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of such interference, you drive. Your physician may want to consult your radio while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the ...aid manufacturer to determine if it is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may interfere with an Air Bag Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in obtaining this information. In the event of your device to ...
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..., install, or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 8 Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with your radio when you would normally be advised to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage ...not use in such areas as grain, dust or metal powders, and any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with blasting operations, turn off twoway radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are...
..., install, or charge batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere can result. 8 Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with your radio when you would normally be advised to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage ...not use in such areas as grain, dust or metal powders, and any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with blasting operations, turn off twoway radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are...
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...all forms and instructions. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Forms 605 and 159, which includes all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should not be made . Note: Use ...of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to government regulations and may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to ...
...all forms and instructions. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Forms 605 and 159, which includes all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should not be made . Note: Use ...of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). FCC Licensing Information Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to government regulations and may void the user's authority granted by the FCC to ...
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Models T5600, T5700 Controls Buttons - T5600. T5700 Use P to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use M to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ^ to: • Transmit call tone Speaker 12 Use \ to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use Q to: • Scan (Model T5700 only) Use [ and ]to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Control Buttons -
Models T5600, T5700 Controls Buttons - T5600. T5700 Use P to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use M to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ^ to: • Transmit call tone Speaker 12 Use \ to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use Q to: • Scan (Model T5700 only) Use [ and ]to: • Scroll through menus Microphone Control Buttons -
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Control Buttons - T5620, T5710, T5720 Use P to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use M to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ^ to: • Transmit call tone Removable Front Cover Speaker Use \ to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use J to: • Scan (Models T5620, T5710 only) Use [ and ]to: • Scroll through menus Microphone 13 Models T5620, T5710, T5720 Control Buttons -
Control Buttons - T5620, T5710, T5720 Use P to: • Turn radio on/off • Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use M to: • Talk • Save a setting Use ^ to: • Transmit call tone Removable Front Cover Speaker Use \ to: • Select menu options • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) • Lock and unlock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) Accessory Jack Use J to: • Scan (Models T5620, T5710 only) Use [ and ]to: • Scroll through menus Microphone 13 Models T5620, T5710, T5720 Control Buttons -
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Note: The T5600, T5620, T5700, T5710, and T5720 model radios can use a NiCd rechargeable battery instead of the radio facing you , call 1-800-353-2729 in the USA, or visit our website at www.motorola.com/talkabout. Remove the battery pack from the radio to connect with the contacts on the inside of... and press down to remove the battery cover. 2. Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 3. Getting Started Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit, model number 53614, is available for these...
Note: The T5600, T5620, T5700, T5710, and T5720 model radios can use a NiCd rechargeable battery instead of the radio facing you , call 1-800-353-2729 in the USA, or visit our website at www.motorola.com/talkabout. Remove the battery pack from the radio to connect with the contacts on the inside of... and press down to remove the battery cover. 2. Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 3. Getting Started Getting Started Installing the AA Batteries Your radio uses 3 AA Alkaline batteries. 1. A rechargeable battery upgrade kit, model number 53614, is available for these...
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... NiCd batteries and can be placed on the battery door. 4. Turn the radio off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to your radio for extended periods of the battery are facing outward from the radio to connect with the contacts on any flat surface, such as a desk...Accessory) The desk stand charger provides drop-in charging convenience for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing M. Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 3. Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from...
... NiCd batteries and can be placed on the battery door. 4. Turn the radio off when the voltage drops below a predetermined level to your radio for extended periods of the battery are facing outward from the radio to connect with the contacts on any flat surface, such as a desk...Accessory) The desk stand charger provides drop-in charging convenience for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is empty, the radio chirps periodically after releasing M. Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack. 3. Battery Meter The battery icon shows the battery charge level, from...
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... temperatures, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). • For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the radio: 1. Insert the battery pack into the plug on the desk stand. 6. Plug the AC power supply into one of the battery are ...making contact with the contacts inside the charger. 3. Slide the radio into the plug on the side of the charging pockets facing forward. To charge the battery pack separately from the charger within 16 16 hours...
... temperatures, do not charge the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20 minutes). • For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the radio: 1. Insert the battery pack into the plug on the desk stand. 6. Plug the AC power supply into one of the battery are ...making contact with the contacts inside the charger. 3. Slide the radio into the plug on the side of the charging pockets facing forward. To charge the battery pack separately from the charger within 16 16 hours...
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...post with the hole in the back of the radio. Push down Q or J until the clip clicks into place. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on and counterclockwise to turn the radio on your radio. Rotate P clockwise to increase the volume or ...counterclockwise to release the catch. 2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio. 2. Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn P clockwise to turn the radio off. The display then scrolls through the available channels and Interference Eliminator Codes. Gently push until you reach...
...post with the hole in the back of the radio. Push down Q or J until the clip clicks into place. The radio chirps and the display briefly shows all feature icons available on and counterclockwise to turn the radio on your radio. Rotate P clockwise to increase the volume or ...counterclockwise to release the catch. 2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio. 2. Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn P clockwise to turn the radio off. The display then scrolls through the available channels and Interference Eliminator Codes. Gently push until you reach...
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Channels 8-14 are 1 watt. The current channel flashes. 2. With the radio on a 1 watt channel, z displays. Press ] or [ to save the channel setting. 18 Getting Started Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, y displays. 1. Press M to set the channel. 3. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 0.5 watt. When the radio is on , press \.
Channels 8-14 are 1 watt. The current channel flashes. 2. With the radio on a 1 watt channel, z displays. Press ] or [ to save the channel setting. 18 Getting Started Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels. When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, y displays. 1. Press M to set the channel. 3. Channels 1-7 and 15-22 are 0.5 watt. When the radio is on , press \.
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.... To talk, press and hold Q or J. Do not use . 20 If you hear static, the channel is clear to use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Hold the radio 2 to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. To check for activity on it. Talk Range Your... a channel before you finish talking, release M (press to talk, release to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Checking the Channel Before Transmitting Your radio has multiple channels shared on a channel if someone else is designed to listen). For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a "take turns" basis....
.... To talk, press and hold Q or J. Do not use . 20 If you hear static, the channel is clear to use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Hold the radio 2 to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code. To check for activity on it. Talk Range Your... a channel before you finish talking, release M (press to talk, release to maximize performance and improve transmission range. Checking the Channel Before Transmitting Your radio has multiple channels shared on a channel if someone else is designed to listen). For uninterrupted communication, do not talk on a "take turns" basis....
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... a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you with other FRS radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Push to communicate with a choice of code combinations. Press \ until the code starts to select the code... different code for each channel using this procedure. Press ] or [ to flash. 2. You can set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on an FRS radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save the code setting. Special Features Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator...
... a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you with other FRS radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Push to communicate with a choice of code combinations. Press \ until the code starts to select the code... different code for each channel using this procedure. Press ] or [ to flash. 2. You can set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on an FRS radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save the code setting. Special Features Interference Eliminator Code Interference Eliminator...
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Scanning Channels (Models T5620, T5700, T5710 Only) Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to 0 while scanning, the radio checks for activity on each channel regardless of the code used on the channel. Special Features ... locked. If your group who has accidentally changed channels. You can hear the transmission. The scan indicator h displays. To unlock the radio, press and hold \ for activity only on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels.
Scanning Channels (Models T5620, T5700, T5710 Only) Use scanning to monitor channels and codes for transmissions or to find someone in your radio's Interference Eliminator Code is set to 0 while scanning, the radio checks for activity on each channel regardless of the code used on the channel. Special Features ... locked. If your group who has accidentally changed channels. You can hear the transmission. The scan indicator h displays. To unlock the radio, press and hold \ for activity only on and off, adjust the volume, receive, transmit, send a call tone, and monitor channels.
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... to listen to, briefly press and release ] or [ to when you started the scan (called your radio was set to resume scanning for at least 3 seconds, then release. To restore the channel, turn the radio off and then back on it while scanning, press and hold ] or [ for the next active channel... cannot remove the channel your home channel). 23 This temporarily removes the channel from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete Feature) To remove a channel so the radio does not stop on .
... to listen to, briefly press and release ] or [ to when you started the scan (called your radio was set to resume scanning for at least 3 seconds, then release. To restore the channel, turn the radio off and then back on it while scanning, press and hold ] or [ for the next active channel... cannot remove the channel your home channel). 23 This temporarily removes the channel from the Scan List (Nuisance Delete Feature) To remove a channel so the radio does not stop on .