Oricom PMR3000 User Manual

Operating Instructions

PMR3000 1 watt UHF CB Radio

Read this manual carefully before use.

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Table of contents

Safety Information and Warnings ................................... 4

Information on Safe Operation ....................................... 6

Your Oricom PMR3000 radio controls ............................. 9

Your Oricom PMR3000 radio display ............................ 10

Getting Started ............................................................ 11

Operation .....................................................................13

UHF channels and frequencies ..................................... 23

Warranty information (Australia) ................................... 25

Customer support ........................................................27

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Safety Information and Warnings

Safety Information and Warnings

Damaged Antenna

CAUTION

WARNING

Do not use any radio that has a damaged
antenna. If a damaged antenna comes in
contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.

Batteries

All batteries can cause property damage and/
or bodily injury such as burns if conductive
material such as jewellery keys, or beaded
ch ains touc hes expos ed t ermi nals . Th e
material may complete 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.

For Vehicles with an Air Bag

Do not place your radio in the area over an
air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Air bags inflate with great force. If a radio is
placed in the air bag deployment area and the
air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled
with great force and cause serious injury to
the occupants of the vehicle.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn your radio OFF when in any area with a
potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is
a type especially qualified for such use (for
example, Factory Mutual Approved). Sparks in
such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in injury or even death.

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Safety Information and Warnings

Batteries

WARNING

NOTE: Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often,

but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas
such as below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or
storage 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.

Do not replace or c har ge batteri es in a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact
spa rking may oc cur w hile in stall ing o r
removing batteries and cause an explosion.

Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting

operations, turn your radio OFF near electrical
blasting caps or in a “blasting area” or in
areas posted: “Turn off the two way radio.”
Obey all signs and instructions.

Cleaning and Care

To clean your radio, use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not
use cleaners or solvent, which may cause damage that may not be
covered by the guarantee.

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Information on Safe Operation

Read This Information Before Using Your Oricom Radio.

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 receive calls, release the PTT button.•

To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button.•
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 Oricom two-way radio complies with Australian
Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Radiation-Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the
guidelines set out in the above standards always adhere to the
following procedures.

Radio Operation and EME Exposure

Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the radio and violate compliance.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the
antenna affects the effective range.
Do not use the radio if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged
antenna makes contact with your skin, a minor burn can result.
If you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always fit the
radio on the belt clip (supplied). Always ensure the radio and it's
antenna are at least 2.5 cm from your body when transmitting.

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Information on Safe Operation

Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio
Stations) Class Licence 2002

No licence is required to own or operate this radio in Australia and
New Zealand.
The Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class
Licence 2002 contains the technical parameters, operating
requirements, conditions of licence and relevant standards for
Citizen Band (CB) radios. CB radios must comply with the class
licence for their use to be authorised under the class licence.

Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility

Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI). To avoid the possibility of electromagnetic
interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any
location where posted notices instruct you to do so such as health
care facilities.

Aircraft

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

Medical Devices - Pacemakers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends
that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained
between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent research by
and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:

ALWAYS keep the radio more than 15 cm from their •

pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.

Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.•

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Information on Safe Operation

Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential •

for interference.

Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to •

suspect that interference is taking place.

Medical Devices - Hearing Aids

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

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This unit complies with all relevant Australian and New Zealand
approval requirements including radio communications
(Electromagnetic Radiation Human Exposure) standard 2003.

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Menu button

Volume down
and menu settings

On/off button

Volume up and
menu settings

Push to talk
(PTT) button

Call tone
button

Headset
socket

Scan and monitor

Key lock

Indicator light

Battery compartment
clip

Charging contacts

Your Oricom PMR3000 radio controls

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Your Oricom PMR3000 radio display

Key tone

Baby monitor

CTCSS code

Volume

Channel

Battery level

Keypad lock

Stopwatch

Automatic power
save mode

Squelech

Call tone

Scan/dual scan

Roger Beep

VOX

RX icon TX icon

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Clip

Getting Started

This pack contains

2 UHF radios•

2 belt clips•

2 PTT headsets•

2 Ni-Mh rechargeable battery packs•

1 twin desk top charger•

1 AC adaptor•

Installing the batteries

Each radio uses a Ni-Mh rechargeable battery pack (supplied).
Or for added convenience you can choose to use 3 AAA alkaline
batteries in each radio (not supplied).

Warnings

Do not mix old and new batteries.•

Do not charge alkaline or non rechargeable batteries as they •

could explode and cause injury.

If you are not using the radios for an extended period remove •

the batteries.
For replacement Ni-MH battery packs (Order Part No. KEBT-079-1)
contact Oricom [phone].

1. Ensure radio is turned off. Remove the belt clip on

the back.

2. Locate the clip on the

battery cover. Use your

fingernail to gently prise

open the battery cover

and remove.

3. Insert the battery pack

supplied with charge contacts facing towards you and then

replace the battery cover.

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Getting Started

4. Plug one end of the AC power adaptor into the charging pod

and then the AC adaptor into the power socket.

5. Slide the radios into the charging pod ensuring the charging

contacts line up. The red lights on the charge pod glow when

radios are properly inserted.

6. The batteries will be fully charged within 14 hours.

IMPORTANT NOTE

1. When moving between hot/cold environments do not charge

the battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually

about 20 minutes).

2. Batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such

as burns if a conductive material-like jewellery, keys or chains

touch exposed terminals.

3. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit

(short circuit) and become quite hot.

4. Exercise caution in handling any battery, particularly when

placing it inside a bag, pocket, purse or any container with

metal objects.

Attaching the belt clips

Attaching the belt clips (2 included)

Each radio is supplied with a
belt clip.
To attach, align belt clip post
with hole in the back of the
radio and gently push until it
clicks into place.

Removing the belt clip

To remove, push release tab on top of belt clip down to release
catch and pull belt clip
from the back of the radio.

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Operation

Turning your radio on and off

Press and hold for three seconds to turn your radio on. The radio
chirps and the display will show all feature icons for a brief period.
Press and hold button for three seconds to turn off your radio.

Adjusting the volume level

When turned on, simply press or button to adjust the
volume to a comfortable listening level.

Selecting the channel

1. Press the button, the currently selected channel number

will begin to blink.

2. Press the

3. Press the

or button to select a channel.

button to set a new channel.

Roger beep (Talk Confirmation Tone)

This feature transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting.
In the same way as saying “Roger” or “over”, it lets others know
you are finished talking.

1. Press

enable or disable Roger beep.

2. When the roger beep is enabled,

3. When you release the

button until appears. Press or to

will show in the display.

button you will hear the roger beep.

Talking and listening

It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for activity before
you transmit, to ensure that you do not interrupt other users already
on the channel.

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Operation

Press and hold the button to check for channel activity. If
you hear static, the channel is clear for use. Your radio has 40
channels. If you are in a group and you wish to talk to each other,
all radios must be set to the same channel and interference
eliminator code (CTCSS). If you experience interference and need
to change channel, ensure that you change the channel and code
of all radios in your group.

1. For maximum clarity, hold radio 5 to 7cm’s from mouth.

2. Press and hold

light glows continuously when transmitting.

3. To receive messages, release

and speak to the microphone. LED indicator

.

Interference eliminator codes (CTCSS)

The radio has 38 interference eliminator codes (CTCSS) providing
you with a choice of channel/code combinations to listen to
transmissions using the same CTCSS code on the same channel,
effectively blocking out unwanted conversations.

1. Press

2. Use

3. Press

until the code number begins to flash.

or to select required CTCSS code 0 (off) or 1-38.

to set the new code.

You can specify a different code for each channel.

1. To set a channel and CTCSS code combination, press and

then press or to select the channel.

2. Press

code.

3. You can not select interference eliminator codes on channel 5

or channel 35. On this channel press

the codes setting.

4. Press

combination.
To set another channel and code combination, repeat these steps.

again and then press or to select a CTCSS

. The radio shall skip

to exit the menu and to save the channel and code

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Operation

Channel scan

By scanning, you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions
and lock in on the
one that interests you. More importantly, you can find someone in
your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking
during your scan.

1. To start scanning, briefly press and release the

2. If you activate scan while the CTCSS code is set to 0, then the

radio will check for any activity on each channel, regardless of

the CTCSS code in use on that channel.

3. If you activate scan while the CTCSS code is set at 1 to 38,

then the radio will check for any activity on each channel,

except the CTCSS code 0 in use on that channel.

4. While the radio is scanning, the scan icon will display and the

radio will scroll through the channels.

5. When activity is detected on a channel, the radio will stop

scanning and you will hear whatever transmissions are

detected. The radio’s display will show the channel and CTCSS

code on which activity was detected.

6. If you want to respond to the transmission, press

seconds and you can respond.

7. The radio will resume scanning after 5 seconds of inactivity on

the channel.

8. To stop scanning, briefly press and release

button.

.

within 5

Scan advance

If scan stops on a channel that you don’t want to listen to, briefly
press or to resume scanning for the next active channel.

Nuisance delete

If scan continuously stops on an undesired channel, press and
hold or for at least 3 seconds, then release. This will
temporarily remove the undesired channel from the scan list.

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Operation

To restore the channel to the scan list, turn the radio off and then
on. You cannot remove your home channel from the scan list (your
home channel is the channel your radio was set to when you
activated scan).

Keypad lock

Press and hold the button for three seconds to lock or unlock
the keypad. When the radio is locked, the icon will show in the
display.
The keypad lock disables the
disables the scan function, but allows you to use the button to
monitor the channel.

, and buttons. It also

Call tone

A call tone alerts others in your group that you want to talk. Your
radio has 10 call tones to choose from. Set the call tone to 0 to
disable the function.

Selecting a call tone

1. With the radio on, press repeatedly, until appears in the

display.

2. The current call tone setting will begin to flash.

3. Press

setting number is flashing.

4. Press

Note:

1. The Australian UHF CB Radio Standard restricts tone calling

to 3 seconds. This unit will only transmit for a maximum 3

seconds in any 60 seconds.

2. The radio does not support the call tone feature on channels 5

or 35.

or to change and hear call tones while the

to set the new call tone.

Channel busy indicator

The red LED will flash twice per second to indicate that the channel
is in use.

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Operation

Time-out timer

The time-out timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing
accidental transmission.
The radio will emit a continuous warning tone if the
is pressed for more than 60 continuous seconds and will stop
transmitting.

button

The battery level meter

The battery level meter located in the display indicates how much
battery power you have remaining to protect the rechargeable
battery. When the battery meter has one segment left, the radio will
chirp after releasing or every 10 minutes.

Duplex mode

Repeater stations can re-transmit your signal over a wider area
giving you extended range depending on the location, height and
availability of the local repeater station. For information on the
locations of repeater sites in Australia and New Zealand visit our
website.
Your radio supports duplex mode on channels 1 - 8. If the repeater
channel in your area is channel 1, when you are in duplex mode
the transmit channel will be channel 31.

1. Select the repeater channel in your area (channel 1 to channel

8).

2. Press the

to switch between duplex and simplex mode.
For example, Select channel 1, duplex mode will display ‘
Simplex mode will display 1.

button to enter duplex mode, press or

’.

Dual channel scan

In stand-by, the PMR is set on one set channel with CTCSS code.
The PMR will only receive signals transmitted on that channel and
CTCSS code. Dual Channel Monitor allows you to monitor a second
channel with CTCSS code.

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Operation

To set dual channel and code

1. Press until display.

2. Pressing the

dual channel.

3. Press

or decrease the dual code number.

4. Press

combination.
When the Dual Channel Monitor function is activated, the PMR will
switch sequentially between the standby channel + CTCSS and the
Dual Channel + CTCSS. When there is activity on the Dual Channel
+ CTCSS, the active channel will be displayed for 5 seconds. Within
this period, you have the possibility to answer the transmission.

or button will increase or decrease the

again and then press or button to increase

to exit the menu and save the dual channel and code

To disable the dual channel scan

Repeat the setup 1 and 2, and then roll-over at ‘ ’ which means
the dual scan is disabled.

Hands-free use (VOX)

This feature allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking while
using the VOX headsets connected to the radio.
Note: When using the headsets with your radio, turn your radio off

before you place the accessory on your head or in your ear.

How to use VOX

1. Turn off your radio.

2. Insert the VOX headset into the headset socket.

3. Turn on your radio; the VOX icon will appear in the display.

4. To transmit, speak into the headset mircophone. To receive,

stop talking.

5. Pressing

function.

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button or removing VOX headset will disable VOX

Operation

Hands-free use (IVOX)

This feature allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking into the
radio microphone without using the headset.

How to use the IVOX feature

1. Press button until VOX appears.

2. Press

IVOX by select level 1, 2 or 3.

3. Press

4. At standby mode, when IVOX function activated, to transmit,

speak into the radio microphone. To receive, stop talking.

5. Press
Note: There is a short delay after you start talking, before the radio

transmits.

or button to “ ” to disable the IVOX or enable

button to confirm your setting.

will disable IVOX operation.

Setting VOX and IVOX sensitivity levels

Adjusting your radio’s VOX and IVOX microphone sensitivity level
helps to minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a
transmission, and enhances the ability to pick up quiet voices. If
a headset is fitted to your radio these instructions will help you to
adjust the VOX sensitivity.

1. Press

centre of the display. With the headset connected you will see

you will see I.

2. Select sensitivity level 1, 2 or 3 by using

Note: When you connect a VOX headset, the radio will

until VOX and a flashing number appears in the

in the top right corner of the display. Without the headset

or . Choose ­1- If you speak loudly, or are in a noisy environment.
2- Suitable for most applications.
3- If you speak softly, or are in a quiet environment.

automatically be set to the last chosen VOX sensitivity level.
If IVOX is active, the radio will automatically select IVOX level.

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Operation

Monitor function

This feature allows you to listen for weak signals on the current
channel.

1. Pressing and holding
for activity.

Note: It is good radio etiquette to monitor the channel for activity

before you transmit, to ensure that you do not interrupt other
users already on the channel.

allows you to monitor your channel

Baby monitor function

One of the units can be set as Baby monitor. The radio will transmit
a signal when it is activated by the crying baby or another sound in
the room.
The PMR will no longer be able to receive signals to avoid that your
baby is disturbed during his/her sleep.
The other PMR must be set to the same channel and CTCSS code
to receive the signal from the Baby Monitor.

To set your radio as baby monitor

1. Press button until appears.

2. Press
1/2/3 to turn baby monitor function ON.

3. Press

Note:

1. In standby mode, when speaking into the microphone, the
radio will automatically transmit like IVOX does.

2. The radio can’t receive or if you press any key it will not
generate key tones so that you will not disturb the baby.

or button to set baby monitor sensitivity level to

to confirm the setting.

To disable baby monitor function

1. Press button until appears.

2. Press

3. Press

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or until OF appears.

to confirm the setting.

Operation

Setting squelch level

The adjustable Squelch allows you to optimize the radios sensitivity.
It also allows you to increase the sensitivity and receive weaker
signals. There are 4 decreasing levels of sensitivity.

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

Note: Level 1 (SQL and one bar icon display) is the most sensitive

button until SQL appears.

or button to adjust the squelch levels.

to confirm.

level, which means the radio can receive very weak signal.
While at level 4, the radio can only receive at strong signal.

Automatic energy saving mode

The radios are designed with a power saving mode. If no
transmissions take place within a certain time, the unit switches
itself off automatically.

1. Repeatedly press the
display and the current setting will flash.

2. Select the required setting of 1, 2...12 hours using

and buttons. Energy saving mode is switched off

the
with the setting .

3. Confirm the selection with the

button until APO appears in the

button.

Keypad tone

Once you enable this function, the unit will beep briefly, When a
button is pressed.

1. Press
flashes.

2. Press

3. Press

button until appears, The current setting /

or button to turn on or off.

to confirm.

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Operation

Stopwatch

The PMR3000 has a stopwatch function (mm:ss).

1. Press

2. Press

3. When the stopwatch is running, press
counting and display the lap time, the counter will continue in
the background. Press to proceed counting.

4. When the counter is stops, press
counter.

button until appears.

button to start the stopwatch.

button to stop

button to reset the

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UHF channels and frequencies

UHF channels and frequencies

IMPORTANT NOTE: The operation of your PMR3000 radio in

Australia and New Zealand is subject to

conditions in the following licenses:
In Australia the ACMA Radio communications (Citizen Band Radio
Stations) and in New Zealand the General User Radio License for
Citizen Band Radio.
UHF Repeater operation is used when long distance communication
is required, unless specifically needed use of the repeater channels
is to be avoided. Note Channels 5 and 35 are emergency channels.
Channel 11 is a calling channel for establishing communication
and Channel 40 is the customary road vehicle channel. Channels
22 and 23 are for Telemetry and Telecommand use, voice
communications are not allowed on these channels by law.

Channel Frequency Table

Channel Frequency (MHz) Usage

1 476.425 Duplex RX/Simplex

2 476.450 Duplex RX/Simplex

3 476.475 Duplex RX/Simplex

4 476.500 Duplex RX/Simplex

5 476.525 Emergency

6 476.550 Duplex RX/Simplex

7 476.575 Duplex RX/Simplex

8 476.600 Duplex RX/Simplex

9 476.625 Simplex

10 476.650 Simplex

11 476.675 Simplex (Calling channel)

12 476.700 Simplex

13 476.725 Simplex

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UHF channels and frequencies

14 476.750 Simplex

15 476.775 Simplex

16 476.800 Simplex

17 476.825 Simplex

18 476.850 Simplex

19 476.875 Simplex

20 476.900 Simplex

21 476.925 Simplex

22 476.950 No Use

23 476.975 No Use

24 477.000 Simplex

25 477.025 Simplex

26 477.050 Simplex

27 477.075 Simplex

28 477.100 Simplex

29 477.125 Simplex

30 477.150 Simplex

31 477.175 Duplex TX/Simplex

32 477.200 Duplex TX/Simplex

33 477.225 Duplex TX/Simplex

34 477.250 Duplex TX/Simplex

35 477.275 Emergency

36 477.300 Duplex TX/Simplex

37 477.325 Duplex TX/Simplex

38 477.350 Duplex TX/Simplex

39 477.375 Simplex

40 477.400 Simplex

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Warranty information (Australia)

Oricom makes no other warranties or conditions, express or implied,
including as to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose,
except as stated in this Warranty. Any implied warranties that may be
imposed by law are limited in duration to the Warranty Period.

Oricom warrants that the product is free from defects in materials or
workmanship during the Warranty Period. This Warranty in no way
affects your statutory warranty rights under the Trade Practices Act
1974 or any other similar legislation. This Warranty does not extend
to any product from which the serial number has been removed, was
purchased outside of Australia or that has been damaged or rendered
defective:

1. as a result of lightning, over voltage, accident, misuse, abuse or
other external causes;

2. the operation outside the normal use of the product;

3. by the use of parts not manufactured or sold by Oricom; or

4. by modification or service by anyone other than:

(a) Oricom; or (b) an Oricom authorised service provider.

The Warranty Period will be 36 months from the date of purchase of
the product evidenced by your dated sales receipt. You are required to
provide proof of purchase as a condition of receiving warranty services.
You are entitled to a replacement or repair according to the terms and
conditions of this document if your product is found to be faulty within
the Warranty Period. This Warranty extends to the original purchaser
only and is not transferable.

Batteries (if supplied) with this product are covered under this warranty
for a period of 90 days. Oricom products are manufactured using new
materials or new and used materials equivalent to new in performance
and reliability. Spare parts may be new or equivalent to new. Spare
parts are warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship
for thirty (30) days or for the remainder of the Warranty Period of the
Oricom branded product in which they are installed, whichever is longer.

During the Warranty Period, Oricom will replace and where possible

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Warranty information (Australia)

repair the defective product. All component parts removed under this
Warranty become the property of Oricom.

In the unlikely event that your Oricom product has a recurring failure,
Oricom, at its discretion, may elect to provide you with a replacement
product of its choosing that is at least equivalent to your product in
performance.

Oricom does not warrant that the operation of the product will be
uninterrupted or error free. Oricom is not responsible for damage that
occurs as a result of your failure to follow the instructions that came
with the product.

These terms and conditions together with any specific terms and
conditions contained in the user guide to the product purchased
cons titute the complete and exclusive agr eement between you
and Oricom regarding the product. No change to the conditions of
this Warranty is valid unless it is made in writing and signed by an
authorised representative of Oricom.

Oricom is not liable for any damages caused by the product or the
failure of the product to perform, including any lost profits or savings
or special, incidental or consequential damages. Oricom is not liable
for any claim made by a third party or made by you on behalf of a third
party.

This limitation of liability applies whether damages are sought, or a
claim made, under this Warranty or as a tort claim (including negligence
and strict product liability), a contract claim or any other claim. However,
this limitation of liability will not apply to claims for personal injury.

Nothing in this Warranty excludes, restricts or modifies any condition,
warranty, right or remedy which pursuant to the Trade Practices Act
1974 applies to this Warranty and which may not be so excluded,
restricted or modified. For warranties that cannot be excluded, restricted
or modified, Oricom limits the remedies available to those specified in
the relevant legislation.

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Customer Support

If you suspect your product is not functioning to specification,
before making a warranty claim please use the following resources.

- Troubleshooting Guide in this user guide

- Online Frequently Asked Questions - www.oricom.com.au

- Email our customer support team on [e-mail]

- Contact Oricom Customer Support team on 1300 889 785 or

02 4574 8888 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm EST)
Please retain your purchase receipt and attach to the back page of
this user guide.

Visit www.oricom.com.au to register your product online

Australia

Oricom International Pty Ltd
Locked Bag 658
South Windsor, NSW 2756

Customer Support

Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.oricom.com.au
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]