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T5600, T5620, T5700, T5710, T5720

Preliminary User Guide

10/28/2002

Summary of Contents for Talkabout T5600

Page 1: ...T5600 T5620 T5700 T5710 T5720 Preliminary User Guide 10 28 2002 ...

Page 2: ...anty coverage To register your product on line visit www motorola com warranty radios Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records For warranty service of your Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status For a copy of a large print version of this guide or for product related questions call 1 80...

Page 3: ...adio Etiquette 19 Special Features 20 Interference Eliminator Code 20 Timeout Timer 21 Keypad Lock 21 Scan T5620 T5700 T5710 Only 21 Scan Advance 22 Nuisance Delete 22 Alerts 23 Channel Busy Indicator 23 Call Tone 23 Roger Beep Talk Confirmation Tone 23 QuieT6000 T5700 T5710 T5720 Only 24 Accessories 26 To Use Audio Accessories 26 Hands Free Use Voice Activation VOX with Compatible VOX Accessories...

Page 4: ...limits always adhere to the following procedure Transmit no more than 50 of the time To transmit talk push the Talk button To receive calls release the Talk 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 Motorola radio is desig...

Page 5: ...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 performance and make sure human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above standards always adhere to the following procedures Portable ...

Page 6: ...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 one 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 one inch 2 5 cm fr...

Page 7: ...cemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of six 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 Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches 15 cm from their pacem...

Page 8: ... 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 are...

Page 9: ...s 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 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...

Page 10: ...ropped or damaged in any way 4 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit If plug will not fit the out let have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock 5 To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug pull the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from AC receptacle 6 To reduce the risk of electric shock u...

Page 11: ...e extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet 10 The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced If the cord is damaged call Motorola Product Services at 1 800 353 2729 in the USA or 1 888 390...

Page 12: ...d 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 an organization representative of the user of those services Replacement of any transmitter component crystal semiconductor et...

Page 13: ... Talk Save a setting Use to Transmit call tone Use to Lock the keypad when held down and not in a menu Exit the menu when pressed while in a menu LED Indicator Light Display Accessory Jack Use Q to Monitor channel activity Use to Scroll through menus Microphone Speaker 1042b60o book Page 11 Monday October 28 2002 5 03 PM ...

Page 14: ...k on the radio Save a setting Use to Transmit call tone Removable Front Cover Speaker Use to Lock the keypad when held down and not in a menu Exit the menu when pressed while in a menu Accessory Jack Cover Use Q T5320 and T5420 or J T5410 to Monitor Channel Activity Use to Scroll through menus Microphone 1042b60o book Page 12 Monday October 28 2002 5 03 PM ...

Page 15: ... lift the battery latch up to release the battery cover 2 Lift the cover off 3 Insert 3 AA Alkaline batteries making sure to insert the batteries to match the and polarity markings in the battery compartment 4 Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure NiCd Battery Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above 2 Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic...

Page 16: ... The following chart lists the appropriate battery life during typical two way use for AA Alkaline and NiCd batteries Two way use is defined as 90 standby time 5 talk time and 5 receive time Note Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods of time Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio Note When moving between hot and cold environments do n...

Page 17: ...onnect with the contacts on the battery door Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack 4 Replace the battery cover 5 Plug the wire on the AC power supply into the plug on the desk stand 6 Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet 7 Slide the radio into one of the desk stand charging pockets facing forward The red light glows when the radio is properly inserted After the initial batt...

Page 18: ...tery until the battery temperature acclimates usually about 20 minutes Note For optimal battery life remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours Do not store the radio in the charger After the initial battery charge when 2 depleted batteries are placed in the charger they will be fully recharged within 14 hours Turning Your Radio On and Off Turn P clockwise to turn the radio on an...

Page 19: ...on a 1 watt channel z is displayed When the radio is on a 0 5 watt channel y is displayed To set the channel 1 With the radio on press or The current channel begins to flash 2 Use and to change the channel while it is flashing 3 Press M to set the new channel Channel Numbers Description Transmit Power Channels 1 7 GMRS Interstitial 1 7 Also FRS 1 7 1 watt Channels 8 14 FRS 8 14 0 5 watt Channels 1...

Page 20: ...ld M Push To Talk and speak into the microphone The LED indicator light glows continuously when transmitting To receive messages release M Monitor Button Pressing and holding Q allows you to listen to the volume level of the radio when you are not receiving This allows you to adjust the volume if necessary You can also use Q to check for activity on the current channel before you transmit talk 104...

Page 21: ...els For uninterrupted communications do not talk over someone who is already using the channel your message may not be completely heard Try changing the channel to avoid channel congestion or use Q to check for channel activity If you hear static while holding down Q the channel is clear to use Optimal Range Outdoors Flat open areas Medium Range Outdoors Buildings or trees Also near residential bu...

Page 22: ...et the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on an FRS radio that uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with other FRS radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes You can specify a different Interference Eliminator Code for each channel To set a channel and code combination 1 Press or 2 Press and to select the channel 3 Press or again 4 Press and to select the code 5 Press M to e...

Page 23: ...unlock your radio settings press and hold or for 3 seconds until f is no longer displayed Scan T5620 T5700 T5710 Only Use scan to monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on one that interests you You can also use this feature to find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan To start scanning briefly press and release Q or J If you...

Page 24: ...press M within 5 seconds To stop scanning briefly press and release Q or J Scan Advance If the radio stops on a channel you don t want to listen to while it is scanning briefly press or to resume scanning for the next active channel Nuisance Delete If the radio continuously stops on an undesired channel while it is scanning press and hold or for at least 3 seconds then release This temporarily rem...

Page 25: ...ne feature 1 With the radio on press or 3 times The current call tone setting begins to flash and E appears in the upper portion of the display 2 Press and to change and hear the call tone 3 Press or or M to set new call tone Roger Beep Talk Confirmation Tone When you turn this feature on your radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting It s like saying Roger or over and lets others...

Page 26: ...6000 function on or off press or until F is displayed then select one of the following settings You can also turn the QuieT6000 function on Setting 1 or off Setting by pressing and holding while you turn on your radio If your radio has QuieT6000 on and you want to talk to others in your group who also have QuieT6000 on you must first transmit a call tone before talking to them When Setting Functio...

Page 27: ...seconds of inactivity F flashes Unique Situations QuieT6000 can also keep your radio quiet when you are in a situation where noise can be disruptive such as when you are in a movie theater or out hunting Set QuieT6000 to either 1 or 2 Now when you receive a call from radio your radio vibrates while displays on the screen The icon remains on the screen until you press any button Only then can you r...

Page 28: ...a com talkabout To Use Audio Accessories 1 Make sure the radio is off Plug the accessory connector into the jack See page 11 and page 12 for the location of the accessory jack on your radio 1 Turn the radio on and lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear 2 Press Q or J while rotating P to adjust the volume to a comfortable level 3 To transmit press M and speak into...

Page 29: ...of the audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack See page 11 and page 12 for the location of the accessory jack on your radio 3 Turn the radio on g is displayed 4 Lower the radio volume BEFORE placing the accessory on your head or in your ear 5 To transmit speak into accessory microphone There is a short delay between the time when you start talking and when the radio transmits To receive sto...

Page 30: ...ity of the radio to pick up soft voices 1 Press or as needed to display g 2 Use or to select the sensitivity level Note When you connect a VOX accessory the radio is automatically set to the last chosen sensitivity level 3 High Sensitivity for quiet environments 2 Medium Sensitivity for most environments 1 Low Sensitivity for noisy environments 1042b60o book Page 28 Monday October 28 2002 5 03 PM ...

Page 31: ... Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio 2 Gently push until it clicks into place To remove the belt clip 1 Push the release tab on the top of the belt clip down to release the catch Pull the belt clip from the back of the radio 1042b60o book Page 29 Monday October 28 2002 5 03 PM ...

Page 32: ...it Reposition replace or recharge batteries Shared channel may be in use try another channel Message Not Received Confirm radios have same channel settings and Interference Eliminator Code Make sure M is not inadvertently being pressed Reposition replace or recharge batteries Obstructions operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with communication Change your location Check volume level 1042...

Page 33: ...vehicles will decrease range Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission Wearing the radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range Change location of radio Heavy Static or Interference Radios are too close Increase your distance to at least 5 feet apart Radios are too far apart Obstacles interfere with transmission Problem Solution 1042b60o book Page 31 Monday Octo...

Page 34: ...Use and Care Use and Care If the radio gets wet To clean the radio use a soft damp cloth Do not immerse in water Do not use alcohol or cleaning solutions X X X X X X 1042b60o book Page 32 Monday October 28 2002 5 03 PM ...

Page 35: ...Care Prelim inary Turn it off and remove batteries Dry with soft cloth Battery contacts may be wiped with a dry lint free cloth Do not use until completely dry 1042b60o book Page 33 Monday October 28 2002 5 03 PM ...

Page 36: ...fects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period s outlined below This limited warranty is a consumer s exclusive remedy and applies as follows to new Motorola Products Accessories and Software purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada which are accompanied by this written warranty Products and Accessories Products Covered Length of Coverage Products and Ac...

Page 37: ...rain extreme humidity or heavy perspiration sand dirt or the like extreme heat or food c use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product Monaural Headsets Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wired connection Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product Consumer and Professional ...

Page 38: ...rs are excluded from coverage Altered Products Products or Accessories with a serial numbers or date tags that have been removed altered or obliterated b broken seals or that show evidence of tampering c mismatched board serial numbers or d nonconforming or non Motorola housings or parts are excluded from coverage Communication Services Defects damages or the failure of Products Accessories or Sof...

Page 39: ...d as is and without warranty Who is Covered This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser and is not transferable What Will Motorola Do Motorola at its option will at no charge repair replace or refund the purchase price of any Products Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned refurbished pre owned or new Products ...

Page 40: ...e number What Other Limitations Are There ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OTHERWISE THE REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W...

Page 41: ...clusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the length of an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one jurisdiction to another Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights fo...

Page 42: ...4 5953640 6071640 D413022 D416252 D416893 D433001 Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re exportation of this product to certain destinations For further information contact the U S Department of Commerce or the Canadian Depa...

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