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BT Freeway Mini – Issue 2 – Edition 1 – 23.06.04 – 6243

User Guide

BT FREEWAY MINI

6243 BT Freeway Mini UG  23/6/04  4:40 pm  Page 1

Summary of Contents for FREEWAY MINI

Page 1: ...BT Freeway Mini Issue 2 Edition 1 23 06 04 6243 User Guide BT FREEWAY MINI 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... 6243 2 Range up to 3 Km in ideal conditions 8 Channels Call alert tone Scan function Volume control Roger beep Battery low warning Belt clips Welcome to your BT Freeway Mini Personal Mobile Radios 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 2 ...

Page 3: ... mobile radios for the first time follow the simple instructions in Getting Started on the next few pages Need help If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freeway Mini you may find the answer in Help at the back of this guide Got everything 2 BT Freeway Mini mobile radios 2 Belt clips 6 x AAA alkaline batteries 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...g the volume 9 Talking and listening 10 Set a channel 10 Talking to another radio 10 Sending a call tone 11 Listen to another radio 11 Channel scan 12 Channel monitor 13 Help 14 General information Safety and general 16 Environmental 17 Cleaning 17 Technical information 18 Mobile radio channel frequency chart 18 Guarantee 19 R TTE 20 Declaration of Conformity 21 BT accessories and replacement item...

Page 5: ...lide the battery cover back into place If the belt clip is attached you will need to remove it first see Attaching the belt clip page 6 Battery low warning When the batteries are low and need replacing your BT Freeway Mini radio repeatedly gives a double beep The operation of your radio will be become unreliable when the batteries are low If the battery level gets too low your radio will automatic...

Page 6: ...taching the belt clip optional Slide down the belt clip into the slot on the back of the radio until it clicks into place Removing the belt clip Pull back the release catch and slide the belt clip up and away from the radio 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...akes you to the channel selection option page 10 Second press takes you to the Scan option page 12 Third press takes you to the monitor option page 13 Speaker Display Increases volume page 9 Whilst in menu mode used to increment channel or change scan selection Decreases volume page 9 Whilst in menu mode used to decrease channel or change scan selection Microphone Getting to know your radio 7 BT F...

Page 8: ...23 06 04 6243 Volume Channel number or volume level Scanning channels off y on v Display icons LCD outline indicates the following Flashing radio is in standby Solid radio is transmitting No outline radio is receiving 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...er Switching off 1 Press and hold the button for about 3 seconds until you hear a beep The radio switches off Adjusting the volume There are 15 volume levels v1 to v15 1 When the radio is switched on press or to adjust the volume The display flashes showing the current level 2 Either press to save your new setting or leave the radio for 5 seconds and your new setting will be automatically saved Th...

Page 10: ...annel 1 Press The current channel flashes Press or to select another channel 2 Either press to save your new setting or leave the radio for 5 seconds and your new setting will be automatically saved The radio gives a confirmation beep Talking to another radio When your radios are switched on 1 Press and hold 2 Hold the radio about 5 7cm from your mouth and speak PTT PTT Menu 6243 BT Freeway Mini U...

Page 11: ...the other radios in your group will sound a call tone Listen to another radio When switched on your BT Freeway Mini is always in standby reception when the is not being pressed and you are not changing any of the settings Provided the other radio is using the same channel you will hear them speak PTT PTT It is recommended that you do not use your radios closer than 1 5 metres apart to avoid interf...

Page 12: ...d see which channels are in use and which are free You can also scan through to locate another radio user in your group who has accidentally changed channels 1 Press twice The icon is displayed along with either or y indicates that scan is off and y indicates that it is on Press the or buttons to change the current setting Either press the to save your new setting or leave the radio for 5 seconds ...

Page 13: ... press or Channel monitor When you are not receiving a call your handset automatically mutes the speaker so that you will not hear weak signals or background noise By switching channel monitor ON you can hear transmissions on your selected channel that you would not hear under normal circumstances as the signal is too weak 1 Press three times The channel monitor is switched ON for 5 seconds During...

Page 14: ...eplace batteries No transmission button not pressed No reception You may be out of range Check all radios are on the same channel is accidentally being pressed Speech sounds distorted at the receiving end Make sure you are not talking too closely too far from the microphone PTT PTT Help 14 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...e range is dependent on environment and terrain The range of your BT Freeway Mini radios can be impaired when there is not clear sight between the radios For example buildings and thick stone walls can severely affect the range 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...by people with pacemakers Do not use the radio when driving a vehicle or operating machinery Do not use your radio when on board an aircraft Do not use your radio if it has a damaged antenna When transmitting do not hold the antenna Turn the radio off and remove the batteries during long term storage IMPORTANT In the event of an accident this product cannot be used to contact the emergency service...

Page 17: ...amp humid or wet conditions Do not expose your product to fire explosive or other hazardous conditions For example at petrol station or areas where explosive products are used Cleaning Clean with a soft damp not wet cloth or an anti static wipe Never use a dry cloth as this may cause a static shock Never use household polish alcohol or cleaning solutions to clean the mobile radio as this will caus...

Page 18: ...eral information Technical information Mobile radio channel frequency chart Channel number Channel frequency MHz 1 446 00625 2 446 01875 3 446 03125 4 446 04375 5 446 05625 6 446 06875 7 446 08125 8 446 09375 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...the date of purchase The conditions of the guarantee are The guarantee shall only apply to defects that occur within the 12 month guarantee period Proof of purchase is required The equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accidents misuse fair wear and tear neglect tampering with the equipment or any attempt at adjustment ...

Page 20: ... within the United Kingdom and other European member states that have implemented the PMR446 service Before using your radio outside the United Kingdom you should check that the relevant radio administration has implemented the PMR446 service and that no restrictions apply Information regarding the implementation of the service can be found on the European Radiocommunications Office ERO website ht...

Page 21: ...claration of Conformity can be obtained by calling 01473 605 893 or alternatively by e mail from the following address mailto commprod btuk02 bt com BT accessories and replacement items For a full range of accessories and replacement items for BT products please call 0870 240 5522 or visit 6243 BT Freeway Mini UG 23 6 04 4 40 pm Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...subject to British Telecommunications plc s respective standard conditions of contract Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract British Telecommunications plc 2004 Registered Office 81 Newgate Street London EC1A 7AJ Registered in England No 1800000 BT Freeway Mini Issue 2 06 04 1 Designed and produced by The Art Design Partnership Ltd Printed in China Visit us at www bt com 6243 B...

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