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Staying in touch is convenient and easy when using your 

microTALK

®

 radio. Some of the many uses you will discover 

include:

Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track of 

family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel companions; 

connecting with neighbors; arranging meeting spots 

with others while shopping at the mall, talking with 

your colleagues in store or warehouse.

Secure your microTALK

®

 radio while on 

the go.

Carrying your microTALK

®

 radio with you is easy when 

using the holster.
The holster easily attaches to your belt, purse, or 

backpack.

Introduction

Making Life Easier and Safer

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        WARNING: Important Safety Instructions for Battery

Read All Instructions 

• Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn 

out.

• Do not discard battery in a fire. The battery pack can explode in a fire. 
• Do not replace battery in any area labeled “Hazardous Atmosphere”. Any sparks 

created in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire.

• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the 

form of your battery.

• Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair 

dryer or microwave oven.

• A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage or 

temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure.  Do not open, deform or 
mutilate the battery as there may be corrosive materials which can cause damage 
to eyes or skin and may be toxic if swallowed.

However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin: 
a. Wash quickly with soap and water. 
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. 
c. If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of 

10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

This product uses Lithium Polymer Battery. Do not transport package if damaged, a 
fire hazard could exist.

Recycle Battery 

Disposing of this battery correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any 
potential negative effects on human health and the environment, which could 
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your dealer or 
supplier for recycling advice.

1.  Only accessories included in this package or specified by the manufacturer 

should be used with the radio. The 5V micro-USB charging input is compatible 

with most high quality micro-USB chargers that fully conform to the USB 

standards.

2.  Do not use cleaners or solvents to clean the exterior of the radio. Use only a 

damp or dry cloth.

3.  Do not expose this product to splashing or dripping water.
4.  Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself. Removing the cover will void 

the warranty. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cobra may 

void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this device and should 

not be made.

5.  Do not plug the wall adaptor into the power outlet if the outlet is wet.
6.  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.

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions

Before operating the radio, please read all safety and 

operating instructions. Save all instructions in a safe place 

for future reference.

Summary of Contents for microTALK PU500

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Printed in China Part No KEM ML41902 01 English TWO WAY RADIO MODEL PU500 PU500 Owner s Manual Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra...

Page 2: ...However if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin a Wash quickly with soap and water b Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar c If battery liquid gets into you...

Page 3: ...romagnetic Interference Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility Tu...

Page 4: ...nt 3 Place the battery inside the battery compartment and align the wire as shown Make sure the wire does not block the screw holes 4 Replace the battery compartment cover screw down the screws mildly...

Page 5: ...to turn the radio on and counter clockwise to turn the radio off 2 Select a desired channel 3 Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into the microphone 4 When finished talking release the Talk...

Page 6: ...ange of the radio Dense foliage and hilly terrain will further reduce the range of the radio 5 6 Listening Lock Icon To Select a Channel Press Mode button once then press Up button or Down button Both...

Page 7: ...for procedures Scrolling Through the Mode Function By scrolling through the Mode function you will be able to select or turn on preferred features of your microTALK radio When scrolling through the Mo...

Page 8: ...setting and proceed to other functions b Press the Talk button to return to Standby mode c Do not press any buttons for 6 seconds to return to Standby mode To successfully communicate using a privacy...

Page 9: ...le tone which will sound each time a button is pressed 11 12 VOX Icon Up Down Button VOX Sensitivity Level Up Down Button The current VOX sensitivity level is displayed with letters L and a Number 1 t...

Page 10: ...nto radio Place earbud in ear Wearing VOX Feature Turn your radio VOX mode on Select VOX mode on your headset VOX PPT VOX VOX button Select PTT mode on your headset VOX PTT PTT PTT mode button PTT Fea...

Page 11: ...e Netherlands declare under our sole responsibility that the following product Type of product Walkie Talkie Trademark Cobra Model PU500 Further details battery operated 446MHz meets the essential req...

Page 12: ...Notes 17 18...

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