MTP850
TETRA Portable Terminal
Basic User Guide
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MTP850 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Audio Signal Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Key, Knob, and Button Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
On-Off/End/Home Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Soft Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rotary Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Emergency Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Speaker Control Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The LED Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Enter the Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Return to the Previous Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
To Exit the Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
List of Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inbox Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Contact Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Text Entry Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Battery Capacity Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Attaching the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Powering On/Off (On-Off/End/Home Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Powering On (Emergency Button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Powering On with Transmit Inhibit (TXI) Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Unlocking the MTP850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting TMO or DMO Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Entering TMO or DMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
“My Groups” Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TMO Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DMO Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Private, Phone, and PABX Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Creating a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
How to Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Phone and PABX Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Emergency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Entering or Exiting Emergency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sending an Emergency Alarm (TMO Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hot Microphone Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting the “My Groups” Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adding a Group (TMO/DMO) to the “My Groups” Folder . 25
Using the Rotary Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Navigation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Alphabetic Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Folder Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Making a TMO Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Receiving a TMO Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Receiving a TMO Broadcast Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Making a DMO Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Receiving a DMO Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exiting DMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dialing via the Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Making a Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Receiving a Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Making a Phone or PABX Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Making an Emergency Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sending a Status Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sending a New Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sending a User-defined Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sending a Predefined Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Handling New Incoming Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Handling Unread (New) Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Tips & Tricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Quick Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Safety Information
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This user guide covers the basic operation of the MTP850
Handportable Terminal. Please consult your dealer for further, more
detailed information which is contained in the feature user guide
6866537D80_.
Before using this product, read the operating instructions for
safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure
booklet 6864117B25_ enclosed with your MTP850.
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Caution
ATTENTION!
The MTP850 is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy ICNIRP
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 (Motorola Publication
part number 6864117B25_) to ensure compliance with RF energy
exposure limits.
Keep this User Guide and the Product Safety
and RF Exposure booklet in a safe place and
make it available to other operators in case the
MTP850 is passed on to other people.
Copyright Information
The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer
programs stored in semiconductor memories or other mediums. Laws in the United States and
other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer
programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in 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 or reproduced 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 licence under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of Motorola, except for the
normal non-exclusive royalty-free licence to use that arises by operation of the law in the sale
of a product.
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MTP850 Overview
Controls and Indicators
The numbers below refer to the illustration on the inside front cover.
Number Description
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Antenna
Top Microphone
Activated during half-duplex, high-audio calls such as Group
Calls.
External Antenna Connector
Used with the digital car kit to connect the RF signal to the
external antenna.
(At the back of the MTP850)
Colour Display
Provides alphanumeric text and images within 65,536 colours
and 130 x 130 pixels with backlight, scalable fonts, and contrast.
On-Off/End//Home Key
Press and hold to turn the MTP850 On/Off.
Press to end calls.
Press to return to the Home display (idle screen).
Four-Way Navigation Key
Press up, down, left or right for list scrolling, while moving
around the menu hierarchy, or for alphanumeric text editing.
Audio Accessory Connector
(At the side of the MTP850)
Alphanumeric Keypad
Use the keypad to enter alphanumeric characters for dialing,
contact entries and text messages.
Sensor for keypad backlight On/Off
Bottom Microphone
Activated during half-duplex and full-duplex, low-audio calls
such as Phone Calls.
Accessory Connector
Provides connection for accessories.
(At the base of the MTP850)
Speaker Control Key
Selects earpiece (low audio) or speaker (high audio).
Speaker (under keypad)
Send Key
Used to initiate or answer full-duplex calls (such as Phone
Calls), or send status and text messages.
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Number Description
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Menu Key
Used to enter the main menu and the context sensitive menu.
Soft Key(s)
Press to select the option that appears in the display directly
above the left or right soft key.
Push-To-Talk Button (PTT)
Press and hold this side button to talk in half-duplex calls,
release it to listen.
Press to send status and text messages.
Programmable Side Keys 1 and 2
Default programming: upper Side key activates/deactivates
Backlight; lower Side key activates Screen Saver.
(See also No. 19)
Earpiece
Programmable Rotary Knob
Default programming: “Dual” - Press the knob to toggle between
“volume” and “list”. Side keys (No. 17) operate as programmed.
Emergency Button (on top of the MTP850).
Press and hold to enter Emergency Mode, and send Emergency
Alarms (as programmed). When the MTP850 is Off, press and
hold to power on in Emergency Mode or in normal mode (as
programmed).
LED (Indicator)
Before using your MTP850 for the first time, remove the plastic lens
protector from the display, and charge the battery overnight to ensure
battery is initialised to its full capacity.
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Audio Signal Tones
= High Tone; = Low Tone;
Description Typ e Repeated
Idle
• Back to Home display
• Back to rotary volume
use when rotary scroll
timer expires
• Back to coverage
• Back to full service
Clear-to-send Once
Bad key press Once
Once
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• Good key press
• MTP850 self-test fails at
power up
• From out-of-service to inservice
Once
In Call
Call clear warning Once
Call waiting tone while
Phone or Private Call are
pending.
Data connected or
Data disconnected
Talk permit sounds upon
pressing the PTT.
Talk permit without
gateway sounds upon
pressing PTT. The tone
indicates the gateway is no
longer available.
• Talk prohibit
• System busy
• Time-out timer expire
• Called MTP850 not available or busy
Every 6 seconds, until
a call is terminated.
Once
Once (Normal Tone)
Once (Short Tone)
Twice
Once
Until you release the
PTT.
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English
Description Typ e Repeated
• Call disconnected or
failed due to network
• Wrong number dialed
DMO (Direct Mode)
Entering
DMO Exiting Once
Once
Once
Local site trunking —
entering/exiting
Phone ring back (sending) Every three seconds,
Phone busy Every 0.5 seconds
Status message sent to the
dispatcher or failed.
Once
until the called user
answers or call is
rejected.
Twice
Incoming Calls
Status message
acknowledged by the
dispatcher.
Your MTP850 received a
Group Call without
gateway (setup only).
High-priority Group Call
received
Emergency Alarm sent or
received
Emergency Alarm failed Four times
Emergency Call received Once
Phone ring (reception)
full-duplex Private Call
Private Call received Until the call is
Private Call ringing to the
caller
Half-duplex Private
Pre-emptive Priority Call
(PPC) ring
Four times
Once
Once
Twice
Until you answer or
the call is rejected.
answered.
Until the call is
answered.
Every 4 seconds, until
the call is answered or
rejected.
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Description Typ e Repeated
Full-duplex Private PPC
ring
Limited service Once, upon entering
New mail received Once
New Group Call Once
Every 4 seconds, until
the call is answered or
rejected.
limited service.
Battery/General
Volume setting (earpiece,
keypad, speaker)
Volume setting (ringer) While setting the
Transmit Inhibit (TXI)
Rotary knob tone Once, when toggling
Low battery alert Repeated
Continuous
volume.
Once
from list control to
volume control.
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DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-
Frequency), keys -
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DTMF Continuous, until you
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Key, Knob, and Button Overview
On-Off/End/Home Key
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Soft Keys
Menu Key
Rotary Knob
• Press and hold to turn the MTP850 On/Off.
• Press to end calls.
• Press to return to the Home display.
Press or to select the option that appears in the display
directly above the left or right soft key.
Press to enter:
MENU
• The menu. The MTP850 menus allow you to control your
MTP850 settings.
• Context sensitive menu (when icon is on) to view a list of
items for the current menu.
The Service Provider can program the Rotary knob to one of the
following uses:
1. Dual control - the knob is used as both a volume control and to
scroll through lists. Press the knob to toggle between volume and
list control (default programming).
2. List control - the knob is used to scroll lists (e.g. Talk group lists)
or menu items. In this case volume control is always via the Side
keys.
3. Volume control - the knob is used only as a volume control; turn
clockwise to increase the audio volume level.
Press and hold the Rotary knob to lock it, press and hold it again to
unlock. Powering Off also unlocks a locked Rotary knob.
Emergency Button
Press and hold this button to enter Emergency Mode.
When the MTP850 is powered down, press and hold this button to
power On in Emergency Mode or in standard mode (as
programmed).
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Function Keys
For information on the function assigned to each Side or Numeric key,
please refer to your Service Provider.
The required time you need to press the Side or Numeric keys to activate
a one-touch function is set as default to 1 second. This time may be set,
however, by your Service Provider.
Side Keys
The Rotary knob and Side key programming are paired:.
Rotary Knob
Programming
Dual control
List control
Volume control Programmed to a one-touch function
Side Key Programming
Programmed to a one-touch function
: Volume Up
: Volume Down
When the Rotary knob is programmed to volume control or dual
control, the Side keys support the one-touch feature that allows you
to select or activate commonly used features by pressing and
holding a single key. By default, the upper Side key is set to
“Backlight On/Off” and the lower Side key is set to “Screen Saver
On”. Please check with your Service Provider.
Numeric Keys
The MTP850 supports the one-touch feature that allows you to
select or activate commonly used features by pressing and holding
a Numeric key.
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Speaker Control Key
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The LED Status Indicator
Press to activate the earpiece (low audio) or speaker (high
audio), depending on the menu settings.
Type of Call Menu Setting Key Use
Half-duplex call
(Group*/Private)
Full-duplex call
(Private/Phone/PABX
* In an Emergency Group Call, the voice sounds from the speaker regardless of the
speaker setting.
Menu > Setup > Group
Audio > Spkr Cntrl
Menu > Setup > Group
Audio > Always Loud
-------- Controls speaker/earpiece of
Speaker On/Off for Group and
Private Calls
Speaker On/Off for Private Call
the on-going call.
The LED indicator shows the states of your MTP850.
Indicator Status
Solid green In use
Flashing green In service
Solid red Out of service
Flashing red Connecting to a network/Entering DMO
Solid orange Transmit Inhibit (TXI) in service /
Channel busy in DMO
Flashing orange Incoming call
No indication Switched off
To Enter the Menu Items
1. Press .
2. Scroll to the required item, press Select or to select.
MENU
To Return to the Previous Level
Press Back or .
To Exit the Menu Items
Press .
Your MTP850 may exit if no key press is detected for a time-out period.
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List of Menu Items
Messages
New Message
Inbox
Templates
Predefined
Send Status
Contacts
Security
Setup
<New Contact>
<Name 1>
<Name 2>
...
PIN Protect
Change Code
Keylock
Air Encrypt
K Validity
SCK Validity
Vibrate
Ring Style
Set Volume
Language
On
Off
Vibe & Ring
Vibe Only
Ring Only
Details ...
<9 styles>
English
Deutsch
Français
Español
Nederlands
<User Defined>
Ring Calls
Vibe & Ring
Vibe Only
Ring Only
Group Call
Vibe On
Vibe Off
Vibrate Messages
Vibe & Ring
Vibe Only
Ring Only
Ringer Vol
Earpiece Vol
Speaker Vol
Keypad Vol
English
See next page
Data Setup
Group Audio
Voice Only
Data Only
Voice & Data
Always Loud
Spkr Cntrl
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List of Menu Items (Cont’d)
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Setup
(cont’d)
More...
Tones
Display
Group Setup
On
Keypad Tone
All Tones
Talk Permit
Clear to send
Flip Display [On/Off]
Text Size [Zoom/Standard]
Screen Saver [Auto/Disabled]
Backlight [Auto/Disabled]
Wallpaper [On/Off]
Contrast
Scan
My Groups
Off
On
Off
No Tone
Short Tone
Normal Tone
Tone On
Tone Off
Scanning
On/Off
Select List
Active List
Scan List(s)
<20 lists>
Select
Edit List
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My Info
Recent Calls
Shortcuts
Networks
My Private Num
My Phone Num
Dialed
Received
Missed
<New Entry>
<shortcut name>
Networks Sel
Trunked Mode
Direct Mode
TXI Mode
Home Only
Select Net
Activate
Deactivate
This is the standard menu layout. Your Service Provider may enable/
disable some menu items or change their names.
Creating Menu Shortcuts
Use shortcuts to access frequently-used menu items.
Menu Shortcut Creation
Navigate to the menu item and press and hold as the item is
MENU
highlighted.
Menu Shortcut List
To look for assigned shortcuts, press and select More >
MENU
Shortcuts > <shortcut name>.
Menu Shortcut Use
From Home display, press and the Numeric key(s) assigned
MENU
to the shortcut.
The Display
When you use your MTP850, icons appear on the display to indicate
the following conditions.
Status Icons
Status icons appear when your phone is engaged in certain
activities or when you have activated certain features.
Status Icon Description
Trunked Mode Operation (TMO)
Signal Strength
Allows you to check signal strength. More bars indicate a
stronger signal.
No Service
English
Scan
Indicates scanning is activated in the MTP850.
Data Connected
Displayed when the MTP850 is successfully connected to
an external device and ready for data transfer.
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English
Status Icon Description
Data Transmit/Receive
Displayed when the MTP850 is transferring data to/
receiving data from the external device (laptop or desktop
PC).
Direct Mode Operation (DMO)
Signal Strength
Indicates an incoming Direct Mode Group Call.
Direct Mode
Displayed when the MTP850 is in Direct Mode.
DMO Gateway
Indicates that gateway is selected. The icon has three
states:
Solid—while the MTP850 is synchronised with the gateway.
Flashing—while the MTP850 is not synchronised or during
attachment.
No icon—during a radio to radio call, i.e. not using a
gateway.
General Icons
All Tones Off
Indicates that all alert tones are off in the MTP850.
Vibrate On
Indicates that the MTP850 will vibrate to alert you of an
incoming call.
Vibrate and Ring
Indicates that the MTP850 will vibrate and ring to alert you
of an incoming call.
Speaker Off (Low Audio)
Indicates that the audio will sound through the earpiece.
(See detailed explanation of Speaker Control key.)
Battery Strength
Shows the charge in your battery. Full icon is full charge.
Emergency
Appears while the MTP850 is in Emergency Mode.
List Scrolling
Displayed to indicate that the Rotary knob use is list
scrolling, as long as this use is selected.
New Message Has Arrived
Indicates a new message just arrived.
New Message(s) in Inbox
Indicates that you have unread messages in your inbox.
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Menu Icons
The following icons make it easy to identify the menu items at first
glance.
Menu Icon Description
Main Menu Items/Context Sensitive Menu
Appears above if the main menu items/context
sensitive menu are active.
Messages
• Send status messages,
• Send short text messages (free text or according to user
defined or predefined templates),
• Receive messages in inbox.
Contacts
Add, search, edit, or erase entries in the contact list.
Security
Lets you turn On/Off and verify security features, and
change passwords.
Setup
Allows you to customise your MTP850.
More...
Contains more customisable menu items.
Scroll Bar
Indicates navigation among items that occupy more than
one screen. If all items appear in one screen, the scroll bar
is empty.
MENU
English
Inbox Icons
The following icons indicate the status of messages in the inbox.
Inbox Icon Description
Unread (New) Message
Indicates that you have not read the message yet.
Read (Old) Message
Indicates that you have read the message.
Sender Information in Message View
Indicates sender information (name or number).
Time and Date Stamp in Message View
Indicates the time and date of message arrival.
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Contact Icons
English
Text Entry Icons
Selecting the Text Entry Mode
In the contact list display, the following icons may appear next to the
contact numbers to indicate the type of stored number.
Contact Icon Description
Private ID Number
Mobile Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Work Phone Number
PABX Number
Other Phone Number
Pickers
Indicate more than one number is stored with the contact.
Text entry modes make it easy for you to enter names, numbers,
and messages.
In the text entry screen, select > Entry Mode, and then
select one of the following modes:
• Primary—for entering alphanumeric characters
• Numeric—for entering numbers only
• Symbol—for entering symbols only
• Secondary—for entering alphanumeric characters. (This mode
is optional and you have to add it to the list.)
In the text entry screen, you can also press repeatedly to
change to Primary, Numeric, Symbol, or Secondary (if you have set
it up).
MENU
Adding Secondary to the List of Text Entry Modes
Secondary is convenient when you use one language, and
sometimes wish to switch to another one.
This mode appears in the list only if you set it up first via
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MENU
> Entry Setup.
None is the default programming from factory and indicates no
secondary entry mode is selected.
Selecting the Text Entry Method and Language
There are two text entry methods:
• TAP—Enter letters, numbers and symbols by pressing an
Alphanumeric key one or more times.
• iTAP—Let the terminal predict each word as you press an
Alphanumeric key.
You can use these methods in the languages programmed in the
terminal.
In the text entry screen, select > Entry Setup, and then
MENU
change to one of the methods and its related language (for
example: TAP English).
Text Capitalisation
0
Press .
Icons
In the text entry screen, icons tell you which text entry mode and
method you are using. A character counter icon indicates the
number of entered characters.
Primary Icons Secondary Icons Description
TAP—no capitals
TAP—capitalise next letter only
TAP—all capitals
iTAP—no capitals
iTAP—capitalise next letter only
iTAP—all capitals
Numeric Icon Description
Enter numbers.
Enter numbers in iTAP method.
English
Symbolic Icon Description
Enter punctuation and symbols.
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Getting Started
English
Battery
Installing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
1. Remove the battery from its protective clear plastic case.
2. Insert the battery top into the compartment as illustrated.
3. Carefully press the battery bottom downward until it clicks into
place..
To remove the battery:
1. Push the latch on the bottom.
2. Lift the bottom of the battery out.
3. Replace the battery.
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Charging the Battery
Motorola approved chargers provide optimum performance. Other
chargers may not fully charge your Motorola Lithium-Ion battery or
may reduce the life of the battery.
The MTP850 can be either On or Off during charging.
1. Insert the connector on the charger into the socket at the base of
the MTP850. Select the required plug adapter (UK or European
type) and connect to the charger. Then plug the charger into a
suitable mains socket.
2. The MTP850 displays the Charger Connected message only if
the MTP850 is On when connecting the charger. If the MTP850
is Off, the display shows an icon of the battery in charging.
The Battery icon shows the charging status (see below).
English
Empty Full
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity Information
Information Description
Green icon Full (50% - 100% capacity)
Yellow icon Middle (20% - 50% capacity)
Red icon Low (10% - 20% capacity)
Empty icon Very low (5% - 10% capacity)
Low battery message Less than 5% capacity
FullEmpty
Battery Charge Progress
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Attaching the Antenna
Turn the MTP850 Off before installing or removing the antenna.
English
Powering On/Off (On-Off/End/Home Key)
Powering On (Emergency Button)
Powering On with Transmit Inhibit (TXI) Active
Insert the bottom of the antenna into the screw-in base on the top of
the MTP850. Turn clockwise until snug. Do not force.
To power On, press and hold . Your MTP850 performs a selfcheck and registration routine. After successful registration, the
MTP850 is in service.
To power Off, press and hold . You will hear a beep and the
Powering Off message is displayed.
Press and hold the Emergency button to power On. The MTP850
will power On in Emergency Mode or in standard mode (as
programmed).
Transmit Inhibit is a feature allowing you to switch off transmission
before entering a Radio-Frequency (RF) sensitive area. To activate
this feature, press and select More...> Networks > TXI
Mode > Activate.
Pressing the Emergency button, even if Transmit Inhibit is activated,
!
!
causes the MTP850 to transmit immediately. The MTP850 must NOT be
W A R N I N G
within the RF sensitive area when entering Emergency Mode.
MENU
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The TXI Mode remains active at power On. You will be asked
whether to leave the TXI Mode On or not.
Ensure you have left the RF sensitive area before deactivating Transmit
!
!
Inhibit.
W A R N I N G
Press the Yes soft key to deactivate the TXI Mode. If the MTP850
was previously used in Trunked Mode, it will register to the network.
If the MTP850 was previously used in Direct Mode, it will remain in
Direct Mode.
Press No in Trunked Mode and the MTP850 powers down; press
No in Direct Mode and you remain in Direct Mode with TXI selected.
Unlocking the MTP850
Your MTP850 may be locked at power up.
To unlock the MTP850 after powering on, enter the code at the
prompt. The MTP850 enters the default Home display.
The unlock code is originally set to 0000. Your Service Provider may
change this number before you receive your terminal.
Locking/Unlocking the Keypad
MENU MENU
Press to lock the keypad. Press again to
unlock.
When there is an incoming call and the keypad is locked, you can still
use the PTT, Rotary knob, , , and .
English
The Emergency button is not locked. Pressing the Emergency button
unlocks the keypad.
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Selecting TMO or DMO Operation
English
Entering TMO or DMO
Enter TMO or DMO in one of the following ways:
• From the Home display press Optns and select Direct Mode if
the MTP850 is in TMO.
• From the Home display press Optns and select Trunked Mode if
the MTP850 is in DMO.
• Press and select More...> Networks > Trunked Mode if
• Press and select More...> Networks > Direct Mode if
• Press the TMO/DMO one-touch button (if programmed by your
You can make and receive the following types of calls when the
MTP850 operates in Trunked Mode:
• Group Calls
• Private Calls
• Phone Calls
• PABX Calls — local (office) extension calls
• Emergency Calls.
You can make and receive Group Calls when the MTP850 operates
in Direct Mode. This includes Emergency Group Calls.
The MTP850 returns to the Home display when there is no activity
for a few seconds.
Your terminal can alert you of an incoming call. Select the alert settings in
the Vibrate menu and Tones menu items.
MENU
the MTP850 is in DMO.
MENU
the MTP850 is in TMO.
Service Provider).
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Group Calls
A Group Call is a communication between you and others in a
group. A group is a pre-defined set of subscribers enabled to
participate in and/or invoke a Group Call.
Groups are organised in folders. Each folder may contain several
groups.
“My Groups” Folder
You can organise your favourite groups into one folder called “My
Groups”.
Selecting the “My Groups” Folder
From the Home display, press to quickly access the folder.
Adding a Group (TMO/DMO) to the “My Groups” Folder
1. Press and select More > Group Setup > My Groups >
2. Select a group by alphabetic search (“TMO/DMO by abc”). Enter
Selecting a Group
When you navigate in the “My Groups” folder and select a DMO group,
your terminal will switch between TMO and DMO (and vice-versa).
MENU
Edit List > [New Group].
the first character of the group name. Or select a group by folder
search (“TMO/DMO by Folder”). Select the folder and select the
group. The group is added to the “My Groups” folder.
English
Using the Rotary Knob
(If programmed)
From the Home display, press shortly on the Rotary knob and rotate
until the requested group appears.
Group selection occurs:
• After a time-out,
• Or, by pressing Select (if configured by your Service Provider).
Using the Navigation Key
From the Home display, scroll left or right until the requested group
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Using Alphabetic Search
English
Using Folder Search
Selecting a Folder
TMO Group Calls
Making a TMO Group Call
appears. Then press Select to confirm selection.
From the Home display, press Optns. Select a group by alphabetic
search (“TG by abc”). Enter the first character of the group name.
Select the group.
From the Home display, press Optns. Select a group by folder
search (“TG by Folder”). Select the folder and select the group.
From the Home display, press Optns. Select Folder, and select the
desired folder. The display shows the last selected group in that
folder.
In TMO the MTP850 is used with your Service Provider’s
infrastructure.
1. From the Home display and if this is the required group, press
and hold the PTT.
2. Wait for the talk permit tone and then speak into the microphone.
Release the PTT button to listen.
When you start a call, all members of the selected group who have
their units turned on, will receive the Group Call.
If you are in an on-going Group Call and wish to make a new call,
press to ignore the current call. Start the new call
.
The No Group message is displayed when you are out of the normal
coverage area of your selected group. You must then select a new
group that is valid for your working location.
Receiving a TMO Group Call
Unless it is engaged in a call, your MTP850 will receive the Group
Call. To answer the call, press and hold PTT.
Your MTP850 shows the group name and the caller’s private
number or alias if previously stored in your contact list.
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Receiving a TMO Broadcast Call
The Broadcast Call (also called Site Wide Call) is a high-priority
Group Call from the console operator (or dispatcher) to all users.
The MTP850s are configured to monitor a Broadcast Call, but users
cannot talk back.
The Broadcast Call pre-empts an on-going Group Call that has the
same (or lower) call priority.
DMO Group Calls
In DMO the MTP850 can be used without your Service Provider’s
infrastructure.
DMO allows communication with other terminals also operating in
DMO, which are on the same frequency and group as your
MTP850.
In DMO you can only place Group Calls and Emergency Group Calls.
When you start a call, the members of the selected group who have
their units turned on will receive the Group Call.
In DMO the MTP850 can communicate with the trunking system
(and vice-versa) if the Gateway option is enabled in the MTP850.
Making a DMO Group Call
1. Enter Direct Mode by pressing Optns and selecting Direct
Mode.
2. Make sure that you have selected the required group. Press and
hold the PTT button.
3. Wait for the talk permit tone and then speak into the microphone.
Release the PTT button to listen.
Receiving a DMO Group Call
You can receive a DMO Group Call only when your MTP850 is in
DMO.
Unless it is engaged in a call, your MTP850 will receive the Group
Call. To answer the call, press and hold PTT.
Your MTP850 shows the group name and the caller’s private
number or alias if previously stored in your contact list.
English
Exiting DMO
To exit DMO, press Optns and select Trunked Mode.
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Private, Phone, and PABX Calls
English
Creating a Contact
How to Dial
Dialing a Number
Dialing via the Contact List
If you are in an on-going Group Call wish to make a new call, press
to ignore the current call. Dial the number
1. From the Home display, press Contcs. Select [New Contact].
2. Enter name. Press Ok to confirm.
3. Press / and select the type of stored number (such as
Private).
4. Enter number (#). Press Ok.
5. Continue to enter other types and numbers, as you may keep
several numbers (Private, Mobile, Home, Work, PABX, Other) for
the same person under the same contact name.
6. When finished, press Done. Press Back to return to Home
display.
1. From the Home display dial a number.
2. Press CType repeatedly to select the call type (Private, Phone,
or PABX).
3. Press PTT or depending on the call type.
You can also use the contact list to select a number you previously
stored. Press Contcs and search the stored number by scrolling
( or ) or by entering the first character of the contact name.
.
If the contact has more than one number, use / to select
the number.
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Private Call
A Private Call, also called Point-to-Point or individual call, is a call
between two individuals. No other terminal can hear the
conversation. This call can be a full-duplex call (if the system allows)
instead of the standard half-duplex call.
Making a Private Call
1. From the Home display dial a number.
2. If Private is not the first type of call presented, press CType to
select the Private Call type.
3. For a half-duplex call, press and release the PTT button. You will
hear a ringing tone. Wait for the called person to answer your call.
Press and hold PTT. Wait for the talk permit tone (if configured)
before talking, and release the PTT when listening.
For a full-duplex call, press and release . You will hear a
ringing tone. Wait for the called person to answer your call.
4. To end the call, press . If the called person ends the call, the
Call Ended message is displayed.
While Transmit Inhibit is activated, an incoming Private Call is
indicated, but you cannot answer the call.
Receiving a Private Call
1. The MTP850 switches to the incoming Private Call. The display
shows the caller’s identity.
2. To answer an incoming half-duplex call, press PTT. To answer an
incoming full-duplex call (indicated by Spkror Erpce soft keys),
press .
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3. To end the call, press .
Your terminal can alert you of an incoming call. Select the alert settings
in the Vibrate menu and Tones menu items
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Phone and PABX Calls
English
Making a Phone or PABX Call
The Phone Call allows you to call a landline telephone number or a
cellular mobile phone number.
The Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX) Call allows you
to call local (office) extension numbers. This type of call needs to be
activated by your Service Provider
In this publication we use “phone number” when referring to these
numbers.
While Transmit Inhibit is activated, an incoming Phone or PABX Call is
indicated, but you cannot answer the call.
1. From the Home display dial a number.
2. If Phone or PABX are not the first type of call presented, press
CType repeatedly to select the Phone or PABX call type.
3. Proceed as for making and receiving full-duplex Private Calls.
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Emergency Mode
You can send and receive Emergency Group Calls in Trunk ed
Mode or in Direct Mode. If your terminal is configured to operate
through a gateway, Emergency calls can be placed through the
gateway.
You can initiate an Emergency Group Call to and receive it from
• the selected group (TMO and DMO) (if tactical emergency) or
• a pre-defined group (if non-tactical emergency).
Contact your Service Provider to know which is the selected mode.
Your Service Provider will configure the Emergency Alarm and Hot
Microphone features.
Emergency calls will be allocated emergency priority in the system.
Entering or Exiting Emergency Mode
To enter Emergency Mode, press and hold the Emergency button
at the top of the MTP850.
The required time you need to press the Emergency button is set to
default to 0.5 seconds. The time can be configured by your Service
Provider.
To exit Emergency Mode, press and hold Exit. Your terminal will
switch to the Home display.
Sending an Emergency Alarm (TMO Only)
Your MTP850 will send an Emergency Alarm to the dispatcher (if
configured by your Service Provider):
• Automatically, upon entering Emergency Mode.
• If you press the Emergency button again while the MTP850 is in
Emergency Mode.
After sending the alarm, the display will show one of the following
delivery reports:
• Alarm Sent
• Alarm Failed
In both cases, the display returns within a few seconds to the
main screen of the Emergency Mode
The Emergency Alarm is a special status message sent to the dispatcher
monitoring the selected group. This can be used in dispatch systems to
highlight emergency calls.
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Some systems do not support the Emergency Alarm feature when the
user is in a “Local Area Service” area.
English
Hot Microphone Feature
Making an Emergency Group Call
Pressing the Emergency button, even if Transmit Inhibit is activated,
!
!
causes the MTP850 to transmit immediately. The MTP850 must NOT be
W A R N I N G
within the RF sensitive area when entering Emergency Mode.
If the Hot Microphone feature was programmed into your MTP850
by your Service Provider, you can make an Emergency Group Call
and talk to the dispatcher (and members of your group) without the
need to press and hold the PTT.
The microphone will stay open for a time period (programmed by
your Service Provider). The microphone will stay open until:
• the Hot microphone time period expires
• you press PTT during the Hot Microphone period
• you press the End key
At the end of the Hot Microphone the Hot Mic Ended message will
be displayed and the MTP850 returns to the Emergency Mode. The
Hot Microphone feature is disabled and PTT operation returns to
normal.
If required you can resume Hot Microphone by pressing the
Emergency button again.
To initiate or answer a call while in Emergency Mode:
• Press and hold PTT.
• Wait for the talk permit tone (if configured) and talk.
• Release PTT to listen.
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Messages
Sending a Status Message
Select the desired group, then press and select Messages
> Send Status. Select status and press or PTT.
Sending a New Message
MENU
Press and select Messages > New Message. Write your
message. Select Send, or press or PTT. Select your mail
recipient or enter number. Select Send, or press or PTT to send
the new message.
Sending a User-defined Message
MENU
Press and select Messages > Templ ates. Scroll and
choose your required template. Select Send, or press or PTT.
Select your mail recipient or enter number. Select Send, or
press or PTT to send the message.
Sending a Predefined Message
MENU
Press and select Messages > Predefined. Scroll and
choose your required template. Press and select Edit to edit
the message. Type required information. Select Send, or
press or PTT to send the message.
MENU
MENU
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Handling New Incoming Text Messages
Your MTP850 will alert you of an incoming message and enter the
inbox automatically, if there is no on-going activity in the terminal.
Scroll to the message and select Read soft key. To read a long
message, press More to read the next page and Back to return to
the previous page.
Then select Reply. Or Press and select to store/delete/
delete all/forward.
MENU
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Handling Unread (New) Messages
English
MENU
Press and select Messages > Inbox. Scroll to the message
and select Read soft key. To read a long message, press More to
read the next page and Back to return to the previous page.
MENU
Press and select
to store/delete/delete all/reply/forward.
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Tips & Tricks
Modeless Operation
No need to select a mode (Group / Private / Phone) before initiating
a call. Just dial a number and press CType (call type) soft key to
decide what call it is (then press PTT or ).
Home Key
Not sure where you are? Want to get back to Home display?
Press .
Backlight Control
You can either disable backlight (covered operation) or have it
automatically turned on, by any key press.
You can also press the upper Side key - just to turn On/Off the
backlight (if configured by your Service Provider).
One Touch
Your Service Provider can program the two Side keys and the
Numeric keys (0-9) to many functions such as Flip Display, TMO to
DMO switching and vice-versa, etc.
Press and hold the keys to see to which function they are
programmed.
Menu Shortcuts
• You can easily access any menu item, by pressing and a
Numeric key. (No delay between and the key!)
• You can ask your Service Provider to program menu shortcuts.
• You may also define a new shortcut: enter the menu item, press
and hold , and follow the instructions in the display.
MENU
MENU
English
MENU
High/Low Audio Control
You can control audio routing (speaker/earpiece) for any Private or
Group Call via the dedicated Speaker Control key.
However, you can define via the menu to have all Group Calls in
high audio ( > Setup > Group Audio).
MENU
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Unified Contact List
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Text Size
Group Capacity
Flexible Folders
“My Groups” Folder
Options (in the Home Display)
You can keep several numbers (Private, Mobile, Home, Work,
PABX, Other) for the same person under the same contact name.
You can create up to 1000 contacts, and have a total of 1000 private
numbers and 1000 phone numbers.
You can see the text on the display in two sizes: Standard or
Zoomed ( > Setup > Display > Text Size).
MENU
Your Service provider can program up to 2048 groups for Trunked
Mode, and up to 1024 groups for Direct Mode.
You can ask your Service Provider to define how many groups will
be in each folder (up to 256 folders).
You can select any group (TMO or DMO) and add it to your personal
folder.
In the Home display, press to quickly access your “My Groups”
folder.
You can easily change folder, select groups, switch between TMO
and DMO (and vice-versa), and other functions via the Home
display Options.
Easy Navigation while in Menu
When scrolling up/down menu items, try also right/left scrolling.
(This will select the item or return to previous level.)
Flipped Display On/Off
When this feature is activated, the contents of the display are flipped
upside down. This feature is particularly useful if you have to wear
the MTP850 on the shoulder, belt, or lapel and at the same time
wish to read the display upside down.
To activate/deactivate, press and select Setup > Display >
MENU
Flip Display. Or press and hold the pre-programmed one-touch
button.
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Dialed Call List - Quick Access
From the Home display press to access the list of the last dialed
calls.
Automatic Scrolling via Navigation Key
In a list press and hold or for automatic scrolling.
Recent Calls Menu - Quick Access
From the Home display press .
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configured). Press and hold PTT. Wait
for the talk permit tone (if configured)
and talk. Release PTT to listen.
Making a TMO Emergency Group
Call
Enter TMO. Press and hold the
Emergency button. Emergency alarm is
sent automatically. Press and hold PTT.
Wait for the talk permit tone (if
configured) and talk. Release PTT to
listen. If using “Hot Mic” feature, wait for
the Emgncy Mic On”message to appear
on the display and talk without pressing
PTT.
To exit Emergency Mode, press and hold
Exit soft key.
Making a DMO Emergency Group
Call
Enter DMO. Press and hold the
Emergency button. Press and hold PTT.
Wait for the talk permit tone (if
configured) and talk. Release PTT to
listen. To exit Emergency Mode press
and hold Exit soft key.
Making a Phone/PABX Call
From the Home display dial a number.
Press CType to select the call type.
Press to speak and press to
terminate call.
MENU
Turning the MTP850 On/Off
To power the MTP850 on/off, press and
hold .
MTP850
Quick Reference Guide
Using the MTP850 Menu System
or .
soft key or .
Earpiece
• To return to previous level, press Back
Antenna
(on top)
Emergency Key
Rotary Knob
or .
Selecting Trunked/Direct Mode
• To exit the menu items, press .
Connector
External Antenna
Top Microphone
LED
(on top)
Side Key
Programmable
• To enter the menu, press .
• To scroll through the menu, press
• To select a menu item, press Select
One-touch button to switch between
TMO/DMO. Contact your Service
Provider for more information.
(at the back)
Operation
Colour
PTT Side Key
• Your terminal may be configured with a
Display
Menu key
Side Key
Programmable
On-Off/End/
MENU
Soft Keys (2)
select Trunked Mode or Direct Mode.
• From the Home display press Optns,
Making a TMO Group Call
Keypad
Alphanumeric
Audio Accessory
Connector
Home Key
def
mno
wxyz
3
6
9
jkl
abc
tuv
2
8
5
ghi
pqrs
4
7
1
Speaker
Send Key
Four-Way
Navigation Key
From the Home display navigate to the
Bottom
Backlight Sensor
0
Key
Speaker Control
desired group. Press Select soft key (if
configured). Press and hold PTT. Wait
for the talk permit tone (if configured)
and talk. Release PTT to listen.
Microphone
(at the base)
Accessory Connector
Making a DMO Group Call
Enter DMO. Navigate to the desired
group. Press Select soft key (if
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English
MENU
Unified Contact List
You can keep several numbers (Private,
Mobile, Home, Work, PABX, Other) for
the same person under the same
contact name.
Not sure where you are? Want to get
back to Home display? Press .
Tex t S i z e
Backlight Control
You can either disable backlight
However, you can define via the menu to
have all Group calls in high audio
( > Setup > Group Audio).
your mail recipient or enter number.
Select Send, or press or PTT to send
the new message.
Tips & Tricks
Home Key
MENU
You can see the text on the display in
two sizes: Normal or Zoomed (
> Setup > Display > Text Size).
(covered operation) or have it
automatically turned on, by any key
press.
“My Groups” Folder
You can select any group (TMO or DMO)
and add it to your personal folder.
You can also press the upper Side key -
just to turn On/Off the backlight (if
configured).
In the Home display, press to
quickly access your “My Groups” folder.
MENU
MENU
Menu Shortcuts
You can easily access any menu item,
by pressing and a numeric key.
(No delay between and the key!)
You can ask your Service Provider to
program menu shortcuts.
You may also define a new shortcut:
enter the menu item, press and
MENU
hold , and follow the instructions
in the display.
High/Low Audio Control
You can control audio routing (speaker /
earpiece) for any Private or Group Call
via the dedicated speaker control key.
Making a Half-duplex Private Call
From the Home display dial a number.
Press CType to select the call type.
Press and release PTT. Ringing sounds.
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Called party answers. Wait for the called
party to finish speaking. Press and hold
PTT. Wait for the talk permit tone (if
configured) and talk. Release PTT to
listen. Press to terminate call.
Making a Full-duplex Private Call
From the Home display dial a number.
Press CType to select the call type.
Press and release . Ringing sounds.
Called party answers. Press to
terminate call.
Answering a Call
Your MTP850 switches to the incoming
call and alerts you of the incoming call.
To answer the call, press for Phone/
PABX/Full-duplex Private calls or press
PTT for all other calls.
and select Messages > Send
MENU
Sending a Status Message
Select the desired group, then press
Status. Select status and press or
PTT.
Sending a New Message
MENU
Press and select Messages >
New Message. Write your message.
Select Send, or press or PTT. Select
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