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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
!
C a u t i o n
This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure requirements.
Before using this product, read the RF energy awareness information and operating instructions in the
Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio (Motorola Publication part number
6881095C98) to ensure compliance with RF energy exposure limits.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas, batteries, and other accessories, visit the following web site
which lists approved accessories: <http://www.motorola.com/cgiss/index.shtml>
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any form the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the
Motorola products described in this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in
any manner without the express written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not
be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or
patent applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the
sale of a product.
for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF
Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.
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Notations Used in This Manual................................................................................................................ 1-1
Your DTR Series Radio ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................ 1-4
Menu Icons .................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Status Icons ................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Text Area ....................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Charging the Radio.................................................................................................................................. 1-6
Charging using the Drop-in Charging Tray .................................................................................... 1-6
Charging using the Plug-in Charger ..............................................................................................1-6
Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi-Unit Charger............................................................. 1-7
Battery Meter ................................................................................................................................. 1-7
Attaching the Battery ............................................................................................................................... 1-7
Swivel Belt Holster................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Mini Keyboard.......................................................................................................................................... 1-8
Attaching the Mini Keyboard to the Radio ..................................................................................... 1-8
Disconnecting the Mini Keyboard from Your Radio ....................................................................... 1-8
Entering Text with the Mini Keyboard ............................................................................................1-9
Receiving a Call Alert..................................................................................................................... 2-4
Text Messaging ....................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Receiving a Message..................................................................................................................... 2-5
Reading from the Inbox.................................................................................................................. 2-5
Replying to a Received Message ..................................................................................................2-6
Sending a Text Message ............................................................................................................... 2-7
Composing a Message Using the Mini Keyboard .......................................................................... 2-8
Deleting a Message ....................................................................................................................... 2-9
Accessing the Main Menu...................................................................................................................... 2-10
Main Menu Navigation Chart ................................................................................................................. 2-10
Clock and Alarm........................................................................................................................... 2-14
Setting the Volume....................................................................................................................... 2-17
My Info ................................................................................................................................................... 2-18
Chapter 3Advanced Radio Operations .............................................. 3-1
Accessing the Advanced Menu ............................................................................................................... 3-1
Managing Your Scroll List .............................................................................................................. 3-1
My Info ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Unit Name ...................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Programming a Unit ID (Private Calls Only) .................................................................................. 4-5
Selecting a Group ID...................................................................................................................... 4-5
Entering a Home Group Number (Private Calls Only) ................................................................... 4-5
Selecting Group Only..................................................................................................................... 4-6
Entering Group Members (PrivateGroup Only).............................................................................. 4-6
Entering a Ringer Type (Private Calls Only) .................................................................................. 4-7
Text Messaging ....................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Who is Covered? ..................................................................................................................................... 7-4
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information? .......................................................................... 7-4
Export Law Assurances........................................................................................................................... 7-5
INDEX
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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 carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before use.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted
by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with FCC requirements,
transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as
technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs. Replacement of any transmitter
component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this
radio could violate FCC rules.
NOTE: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to
government regulations and may be prohibited.
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Notes
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Chapter 1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Motorola‚ DTR Series® radio. Your radio is a product of Motorola’s 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
solution for all of today’s fast-paced industries.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure you know how to properly operate the radio before use.
This User’s Guide covers operation and maintenance of your DTR Series radio.
Notations Used in This Manual
Throughout the text in this publication, you will notice the use of WARNINGS, Cautions, and Notes.
These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or
observed.
WARNING:An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in
injury or death if not carefully observed.
CAUTION:An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in damage to
the equipment if not carefully observed.
NOTE: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which is essential to emphasize.
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example
Volume ControlButton names are shown in bold print.
Contcs
Description
Radio keys and buttons are shown as they appear on
the radio.
Text appearing on the display is shown in bold print.
1-2Introduction: 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 550DTR 650
PublicGroups
Available
PrivateGroups
Up to 20
(2 default)
Up to 50
(5 default)
Up to 10Up to 20
Available
PrivateCallYesYes
SMS Messaging5 Quick Notes
(15 available)
10 Quick Notes
(25 available)
Vibracall®YesYes
Clock/AlarmYesYes
Scroll ListYesYes
Call ForwardingYesYes
Remote DisableReceive OnlyYes
Remote MonitorReceive OnlyYes
Remote TimeReceive OnlyYes
Battery Life14.5 Hours
(5/5/90)
19 Hours
(5/5/90)
Charging TimeUp to 3 HoursUp to 1 Hour
Drop in Charging TrayYesYes
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Introduction: Your DTR Series Radio1-3
Your DTR Series Radio
Antenna
Volume Controls
Push-to-Talk (PTT)
Button
Menu Key
Speaker
Plug-in Charging
and Connect Data
Accessories
550
Audio Jack
Connect audio accessories
Option Keys
Use to select display options
Home Key
Use to exit the current menu
and return to the idle screen
Power Button
Navigation Keys
Use to scroll menu settings
Microphone
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Getting Started
Any time your radio is powered on, the display provides you with information and options.
Menu/Status Icons
Te xt Area
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 corner of the display.
User Name
JOE SMITH
Security
5:49pm11/14
Contcs
SettingsCustomize your radio.
Recent CallsLists recent calls.
My InfoView personal radio information.
ContactsCreate, view, store, edit contacts.
MessagesView, reply, create, send messages.
Mesgs
Scroll Setting
Menu Icon
Display Options
Status Icons
Status icons usually appear in first row at the top of the display. Some appear at all times. Others
appear only when your radio is engaged in certain activities or when you have activated certain
features.
1
2
A
B
C
HomeThe private or group contact shown is on your home channel.
PublicGroupThe contact selected is a PublicGroup.
PrivateGroupThe contact selected is a PrivateGroup.
Call ForwardYour radio is set to forward calls.
AlarmThe alarm has been set.
VibraCallYour radio is set to vibrate when receiving an alert or text message.
MenuMain Menu.
Te xt InputIndicates you are entering text. The mini keyboard must be att ached
to the radio
Battery StatusMore bars on the battery indicate a greater charge. When the
battery is flashing, it is time to charge the radio.
New MessageYou have a new unopened text message.
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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 ar range d in men us, submenu s, and list s . To access the items in a menu or
list, scroll using either the or keys.
Battery
WARNING:To avoid a possible explosion: DO NOT replace the battery in any area labeled
“hazardous atmosphere.” DO NOT discard batteries in a fire.
Battery Life
Your radio uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
Based on 5% transmit, 5% receive, 90% standby (standard duty cycle):
• NNTN4655 Li-Ion; Up to 19 Hours
• SNN5706 Li-Ion; Up to 14.5 Hours
Battery life is determined by several factors. Among the more critical are the regular overcharge of
batteries and the average depth of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the greater the overcharge
and the deeper the average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery will last.
For example, a battery which is overcharged and discharged 100% several times a day, lasts fewer
cycles than a battery that receives less of an overcharge and is discharged to 50% per day. Further,
a battery which receives minimal overcharging and averages only 25% discharge, lasts even longer.
WARNING:Care should be taken to avoid external short circuiting of the battery. A
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger and vice versa.
Charging in non-Motorola equipment may lead to battery damage an d void the battery warr anty. The
battery should be at about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature) , whenever possible. Charging a cold
battery (below 50° F [10°C]) may result in leakage of electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the
battery.
sustained high-rate discharge (for example, a paper clip placed accidentally
across the battery contacts) may permanently damage the battery, void the
battery warranty, and create a burn or fire hazard.
Charging a hot battery (above 95°F [35°C]) results in reduced discharge capacity, affecting the
performance of the radio. Motorola rapid-rate batter y chargers contain a temperature-sensing circuit
to ensure that batteries are charged within the temperature limits stated above.
WARNING:Do not attempt to change or charge the battery in a hazardous atmosphere.
To charge the battery, place the battery (with or without the radio) in a Motorola-approved charger.
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1-6Introduction: 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 ch arging tray by inserting the plug into the rear of the
drop-in charging tray.
3. Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
4. Insert the radio (with battery installed) into the charging tray.
NOTE: The charging tray has been designed to charge the radio with or without the holster.
Charging using the Plug-in Charger
1. Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
2. Open the accessory connector cover.
3. Plug the other end of the charger into the accessory connector.
4. Disconnect the charger from the radio by pressing the two side buttons on the charger and
remove from the radio.
Accessory Connector
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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 when charging is complete.
Battery Meter
The battery meter in the upper right corner of the radio display shows how much battery power is remaining:
Battery Type3 Bars2 Bars1 BarFlashing
Li-Ion
100%–85%85%–25%25%–10%Final 10%
Attaching the Battery
1. If the battery door is already in place, push down on the latch at the top and lift the door off
the radio.
2. Insert the battery, printed arrows first, into the battery compartment and press down to secure
firmly in place.
3. Replace the battery door onto the radio and slide the latch into place.
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1-8Introduction: 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 to customize Private and Group names, write text messages, and
create/modify stored text messages.
Attaching the Mini Keyboard to the Radio
When the mini keyboard is attached to your radio, the “Device Attached” message is displayed.
1. Insert the mini keyboard's connector, with the arrow facing up, into your radio’s accessory
connector.
2. Fold the mini keyboard over the front of your radio.
550
Disconnecting the Mini Keyboard from Your Radio
1. Press and hold the buttons on the side of the mini keyboard connector.
2. Pull the mini keyboard connector straight out from your radio’s accessory connector. Do not
twist the connector.
Accessory Connector
Keyboard Connector
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Introduction: Mini Keyboard1-9
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 shown in white are the default keys.
• All letters are lower case by default. For example, pressing the "Q" key displays "q."
• The Bspc key works as a Back Space key when entering a message.
• The Space key works as a Space Bar.
Yellow/Lock Key Functionality
1. Press the Yellow key once. The next key pressed displays the yellow character on that key.
The keyboard will then return to the default keys (as if the yellow key had not been pressed).
• For example, press the Yellow key followed by the "Q" key, and a "1" displays. If "Q" is pressed
again, a "q" displays.
2. Press the Yellow key twice to lock the keyboard in the yellow mode. All subsequent key
presses display the yellow character associated with the key pressed. The keys that do not
have yellow functions (Left Option, Right Option, Bspc, Space) will still operate in the default
(white) mode.
3. Press the Yellow key again to unlock the yellow mode and revert back to the default (white)
mode.
4. Press the Green key to cancel the yellow mode and enter the green mode.
5. Press the CAPS key to cancel the yellow mode and enter the CAPS mode.
Green/Lock Key Functionality
1. Press the Green key once. The next key pressed displays the Green character on that key.
The keyboard will then return to the default keys (as if the green key had not been pressed).
• For example, press the Green key followed by the "U" key, and a "{" displays. If "U" is pressed
again, a "u" displays.
2. Press the Green key twice to lock the keyboard in the green mode. All subsequent key
presses display the Green character or function associated with the key pressed. The keys
that do not have green functions still operate in the default (white) mode.
3. Press the Green key again to unlock the green mode and revert back to the default (white) mode.
4. Press the Yellow key to cancel the green mode and enter the yellow mode.
5. Press the CAPS key to cancel the green mode and enter the CAPS mode.
CAPS Key Functionality
1. Press the CAPS key once. The next key pressed displays the capitalized character on that
key. Subsequent keys pressed will be displayed lower case.
2. Press the CAPS key twice to lock the keyboard in the caps mode. All subsequent key presses
display the capitalized character associated with the key pressed.
3. Press the CAPS key again to unlock the caps mode and revert back to the lower case mode.
4. Press the Yellow or Green key to unlock the caps mode and enter the yellow or green mode,
respectively.
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1-10Introduction: Mini Keyboard
Standard Yellow Function Green Function
StandardYellow FunctionGreen Function
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F$UP ARROW
G%DOWN ARROW
H&LEFT ARROW
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V\Þ
B,Æ
N/ I
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Using Mini Keyboard Key Shortcuts
You can perform most of your radio’s functions using the keys on the Motorola mini keyboard.
Radio KeyActionKeyboard Equivalent
Chooses current left
Left Option
display option
Left Option Key
Chooses current right
Right Option
display 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 radio is configured for a language other
than English.
Accent ExampleDescriptionKeystrokes
Accent Marks
To create a letter with an accent mark over it, enter the keystrokes listed in the table above.
If your radio displays a language other than English, you must press the right arrow after a single
quote, ~, ', /, -, or ^ for the character to appear.
åacute accent (for letters a, e, i, o, u, y)single quote, then letter
L
o
âcircumflex (for a, e, i, o, u+ Y+ letter
c
k
Green
äumlaut (for letters a, e, i, o, u)shift and quote, then letter
àgrave accent (for letters a, e, i, o, u)grave accent, then letter
L
o
ãtilde (for letters a, n, o) + ~ + letter
c
k
Green
L
o
Ånordic A-ring (for letter a only)+ X
c
k
Green
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Other Special Characters
To create other special characters, enter the keystrokes listed in the table below.
Accent ExampleDescriptionKeystrokes
L
o
ßsharp s, German sz ligature+ C
Ædiphthong AE ligature+ B
ç or Çcedillasingle quote, then c or C
Þicelandic thom+ V
ðor Ðicelandic ethdash and d or D
ø or Ønordic O-Slash/, then o or O
¿upside down?+ M
¡upside down!+ Z
c
k
Green
L
o
c
k
Green
L
o
c
k
Green
L
o
c
k
Green
L
o
c
k
Green
Accessories
The DTR Series radios comes with a High Capacity Lithium-Ion battery and a Drop-in Charging Tray.
Various accessories are available for use with your DTR Series radio, including holsters, hands-free
accessories, headset accessories, a mini keyboard, and more.
To order additional accessories, contact your dealer or call (800) 927-2744.
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Chapter 2General Radio Operations
Your radio is ready for use after a fully-charged battery has been installed. However, your radio
should be programmed in order to be fully compatible with any existing DTR Series radios and to
fully utilize all radio features.
Refer to Chapter 3 - Advanced Radio Operations.
Turning Your Radio On or Off
Press to turn your radio on.
The radio chirps and the display briefly shows Motorola.
The display shows the radio Unit ID or Name, current Scroll list setting, time, date, and the available
Option key selections. If the radio has been assigned a unique Unit Name, the name will display
rather than the Unit ID for both the radio and any Contacts.
17179860200
Public1
5:49pm11/14
Contcs
Press and hold to turn the radio off.
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
The Volume Control buttons are located on the upper left side of the radio. To adjust the speaker
volume, press the upper button to increase the volume level and press the lower button to decrease
the volume level. When either button is pressed, the display shows a bar chart indicating the present
level for the volume.
Mesgs
Volume
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