Motorola T5550, T5500, T5000 user Manual

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Safety and General Information

FCC Licensing Information

Control Buttons

Getting Started

Installing the the AA Batteries Installing the NiCd Battery Pack Battery Meter Attaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip Turning Your Radio On and Off Setting the Volume Setting a Channel Channels and Frequencies

Talking and Listening

Talk Range Checking the Channel Before Transmitting

Contents

Special Features

Interference Eliminator Code Push to Talk Timeout Timer

Locking the Keypad Scanning Channels

Advanced Scan

Alerts

Channel Busy Indicator

Setting and Transmitting Call Tones

Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone

QT Noise Filtering

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Accessories

Using Audio Accessories

Voice Activation (VOX)

Setting the Sensitivity Level

Patent Information

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Content

Warranty

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Safety and General Information

Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation Read This Information Before Using Your Radio

The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety inf ormation in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.

Transmit and Receive Procedure

Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedure:

Transmit no more than 50% of the time.

• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.

• To receive calls, release the PTT button.

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Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).

Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

Your Motorola r adio is designed to comply with the fo llowing national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy:

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• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;

47 CFR part 2 sub-part J

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic

• Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio

• Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic

• Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 2001 (applicable to wireless phones only) ANATEL, Brasil Regulatory Authority, Resolution 256 (April 11, 2002) "additional

• requirements for SMR, cellular, and PCS product certification."

To assure optimal radio perfo rmance and ma ke sure hu man e xposure to radio freque ncy electromagnetic ener g y is wit hin the gui delines set forth in t he abo ve standar ds, al wa ys adhere to the following procedures.

Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachme nts could damage the radi o and may violate FCC regulations.

DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna affects the effective range.

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Two-way Radio Operation

When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away from the lips.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF e xposure guidelines , if y ou we ar a radio on your body when tr ansmit ting, alw ays place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Use of nonMotorola-approved accessories ma y e xceed FCC/Health Canada RF e xposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved body-worn accessories, and are not using the radio held in the normal use position, ensure the radio and its

antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.

Data Operation

If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without an accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the body.

Approved Accessories

For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our website at www.Motorola.com.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Note:

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Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

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Facilities

To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

Medical Devices - Pacemakers

The Advanced Medical T echnolog y Association recommends that a minimum separat ion of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained be tween a handheld wir eless radi o and a pace make r. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by, and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Persons with pacemakers should:

ALWAYS keep the rad io more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemak er

• when the radio is turned ON. Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.

• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for

• interference. Turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that

• interference is taking place.

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Medical Devices - Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you ma y want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer t o discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Safety and General Use While Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of radios in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your radio while driving, please:

Give full attention to driving and to the road.

• Use hands-free operation, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions

• so require.

Operational Warnings

For Vehicles with an Air Bag

Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag

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deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.

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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a pote ntially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as “Intrinsically Saf e .” Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmo spher e can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Note:

Blasting Caps and Areas

To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off twoway radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

Operational Cautions

Antennas

Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.

The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transf er or stor age facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.

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Batteries

All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jew elry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material ma y complet e an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.

Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions

Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.

Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock.

To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

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Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped o ver, or subjected

to damage or stress. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an

improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure that: The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same n umbe r, size and shape

• as those on the plug of the charger. The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

• The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and 16 AWG for lengths up

• to 150 feet. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call

Motorola Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone).

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FCC Licensing Information

Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulat ions of the Feder al Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators u sing GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Form 605 and 159, which includes all forms and instructions. If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or have questions, please use the following contact information.

Faxed

Contact the Fax-On-

Demand system at:

1-202-418-0177

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to oper ate t his radi o 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 in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by

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an organization representative of the user of those services. 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.

Mailed

Call the FCC forms

hotline at:

1-800-418-FORM

1-800-418-3676

Questions

Regarding FCC license

Contact the FCC at:

1-888-CALL-FCC

1-888-225-5322

Or: http://www.fcc.gov

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Control Buttons - Model T5000

Use to:

Turn radio on/off

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Adjust volume

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LED indicator light Use to:

Talk

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Save a setting

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Use to:

Transmit call tone

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Speaker

Use to:

Select menu options

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Exit the menu (when pressed

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while in a menu) Lock and unlock the

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keypad (when held down and not in a menu)

Accessory Jack Use to:

Scan

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Use and to:

Scroll through menus

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Microphone

Control Buttons - Model T5000

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Control Buttons - Models T5500 and T5550

Use to:

Turn radio on/off

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Adjust volume

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LED Indicator Light Use to:

Talk

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Save a setting

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Use to:

Transmit call tone

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Removable Front Cover Speaker

Control Buttons - Models T5500 and T5550

Use to:

Select menu options

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Exit the menu (when pressed

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while in a menu) Lock and unlock the

•

keypad (when held down and not in a menu)

Accessory J ack Use to:

Scan

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Use and to:

Scroll through menus

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Microphone

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