BT FREEWAY FM User Manual

Freeway FM
Personal Mobile Radio and Charger
User
Guide
Please open this page for an ‘at a glance’ guide to your Freeway FM
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Talk button
Press and hold to talk into the handset.
Also used to save current menu setting and exit menu.
Light/Monitor button
Used to switch the display light on.
Press and hold to switch channel monitor on and off.
Channel + and – buttons
Press the
+
or – button to
increase or decrease the channel/subchannel and FM radio frequency.
Also used to select next menu options.
Call button
Press to alert another handset user that you want to talk to them.
Volume buttons
Press the
+
or – button to
increase or decrease the volume of the walkie-talkie or FM radio.
Mode button
Press to enter the menu mode, to toggle between the walkie-talkie and FM radio.
Also used to save current menu setting and go to next menu option.
Lock button
Press and hold to lock the walkie-talkie or FM channel, the mode, power and volume buttons.
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Power button
Press and hold to switch the handset on or off.
Headset socket
Lift up the rubber bung to insert the headset.
At a glance
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Indicates that the key lock is switched on.
Indicates that the handset is receiving a call.
Indicates that the handset is transmitting.
Displayed when the power is on to indicate signal standby.
Indicates the status of the batter y.
Explanation of the display icons
FM CH CTCSS
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MON VOX
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Displayed when voice operation is switched on.
The FM radio station number is shown below.
The walkie-talkie (PMR) channel number shown below.
The subchannel number is shown below. (CTSS=Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System).
Indicates that channel monitor mode is switched on.
Indicates that the key beeps are switched on.
Displays the FM radio frequency.
MON
MHz
FM
CH
VOX
CTCSS
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Unpacking
If anything is missing, please contact your place of purchase immediately.
Two BT Freeway FM Walkie-Talkie handsets
Two belt clips (attached to back of handset)
Two Ni-MH rechargeable battery packs
One dual handset charger
One power supply unit for the charger
Two Freeway FM VOX headsets
Introduction
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For your records
For guarantee purposes proof of purchase is required so please keep your receipt.
Date of purchase:
Place of purchase:
Serial number:
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General
Do not open the handset. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of
explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Radio signals transmitted between handsets may cause
interference to hearing aids. Switch off the 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 your radio if it has a damaged antenna. Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments, explosion
or fire may result. Examples of typical hazardous environments include petrol stations and areas where explosive products are used.
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 or other hazardous conditions.
Do not operate the radio whilst driving.
Safety instructions
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Cleaning
Simply clean with a damp (not wet) cloth, or an anti-static wipe. Never use household polish as this will damage the product. Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock.
Note
In the event of an accident this product cannot be used to contact the emergency services.
The range of your Freeway FM handsets can be impaired when there is no clear sight between the handsets. For example, buildings and thick stone walls can severely affect the range.
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Note
Please note that alkaline batteries will require replacing and can NOT be used with the Freeway charger. New alkaline batteries must be inserted within 5 minutes of the old ones being removed.
1 Installing the battery pack
Your Freeway FM handset is supplied with a Freeway rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack. Your handset will also operate with 4 x AAA alkaline batteries if required. (Not supplied.)
Setting up
Freeway accessories
You can purchase additional Freeway rechargeable battery packs or Freeway chargers, by calling 0870 240 5522.
Or visit: www.withandwithoutwires.com Freeway charger item code: 003743. Freeway rechargeable battery pack
item code: 004194. Freeway FM VOX headset item code: 008687
If the belt clip is attached you will need to remove it first, please see step 3 on page 11.
Pull back the batter y cover tab and lift the cover off.
Insert 4 x AAA (alkaline) batteries or the Freeway rechargeable battery pack, ensuring that the + and –
or
Alkaline
batteries
Rechargeable
batteries
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Battery low indicator
When the batteries are fully charged the display will show the icon. When the battery power becomes low the icon will flash to indicate that the batteries need replacing or recharging (if the battery pack is fitted). If alkaline batteries are being used then you should replace all the batteries, do not mix new and old batteries and ensure that
you use all the same type of batteries.
WARNING
Under some conditions although the battery might show full the battery will become discharged when the talk button is pressed, this is normal operation. In these circumstances either replace the Alkaline
batteries or recharge the rechargeable batteries.
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