Motorola Talkabout T5300 User Manual
Motorola Talkabout T5300 User Manual

Motorola Talkabout T5300 User Manual

Motorola two-way radio user manual t5300, t5400

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  • Page 3 Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your Motorola product require an update or other service. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. To register your product on-line, visit www.motorola.com/warranty/radios.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ..... . 9 Turning On/Off Your Radio ... . 9 Radio Etiquette .
  • Page 5: Safety And General Information

    Push-to-Talk button; to receive (listen), release the Push-to-Talk button. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: •...
  • Page 6 • 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 • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 •...
  • Page 7 Body-worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
  • Page 8 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. • 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.
  • Page 9 • 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. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radio may interfere with some hearing aids.
  • Page 10 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 two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
  • Page 11 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. • BATTERIES All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals.
  • Page 12 6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    The radio chirps and the display will show all feature icons that your radio has available for a brief period. T5300 will have the Channel 1-14 on display. Model T5400 display includes the Interference Eliminator Code (0-38) as well as the Channel.
  • Page 14: Diagram Of Your Radio

    Diagram of Your Radio • Turn power On/Off • Adjust volume • Talk • Save a setting Use ‰ to: • Transmit Call Tone • Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) LED Indicator Light...
  • Page 15: Power

    Power Batteries T5300 and T5400 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline batteries or a NiCd rechargeable battery. A Rechargeable Upgrade Kit model number 53614 is available for T5400. Call 1-800-353-2729 (USA) or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) for the dealer nearest you, or visit the website; www.motorola.com/talkabout.
  • Page 16: Battery Life

    Battery Life The following chart lists the appropriate battery life during Two-way Use* for AA Alkaline and NiCd batteries. Battery Type AA Alkaline NiCd (T5400) *Two-way Use is defined as 90% standby time, 5 % talk time, and 5% receive time. Note: Remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods.
  • Page 17 You can charge the battery pack separate from the radio as follows: 1. Plug the wire on the AC Power Supply into the plug on the Desk Stand. 2. Plug the AC Power Supply into a standard wall outlet. 3. Insert the battery pack into the Desk Stand charging pocket using the pocket insert provided.
  • Page 18: Talking And Listening

    It is recommended that you do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart. Optimal Range Outdoors Flat, open areas ). T5300 models do not have Interference and speak into the microphone. Medium Range Outdoors Buildings or trees...
  • Page 19: Channel

    Press to save the code setting. You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a T5400 to communicate with a T5300. You can specify a different code for each channel. To set a channel and code combination, press...
  • Page 20: Monitor Button

    Monitor Button Pressing lets you hear the radio’s volume level when you are not receiving so you can adjust the volume. It is also used to check activity on current Channel before transmitting. Time-out Timer The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission.
  • Page 21: Call Tone

    The Call Tone obtains others’ attention before you start talking. Press using the same Channel and Code (T5400 only) will hear your Call Tone. T5400 has 5 Call Tones, T5300 has 1 Call Tone. Setting the Call Tone to •...
  • Page 22: Accessories

    Accessories There are many accessories (sold separately) available for T5300 and T5400 radios. For more information refer to the brochure we’ve included with your radio, contact place of purchase, or call Motorola at: 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800-739-7834 (TTY) To Use Audio Accessories 1.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Message Not Obstructions, operating indoors or in vehicles may interfere with Received communication. Change your location. Check to make sure volume is turned up. Set Eliminator Code to T5300. is not inadvertently being pressed. on a T5400 to communicate with a...
  • Page 24 Shared Channel may be in use, try another. Conversation or Set Eliminator Code to Noise on a T5300. Channel Steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range, check for clear line of sight to Limited Talk improve transmission.
  • Page 25: Use And Care

    Use and Care To clean the radio, use a Do not immerse Do not use alcohol soft damp cloth. in water. or cleaning solutions. If the radio gets wet... Turn it off and remove Dry with soft cloth. Battery Do not use until batteries.
  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    What This Warranty Covers Defects in materials and workmanship in the following new “Products” manufactured, sold or certified by Motorola, with which this limited warranty is included in/on the package: (a) wireless cellular telephones, pagers and two-way radios that operate via “Personal Radio Service”...
  • Page 27 • Limited Lifetime Warranty Exception. The warranty is a limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first end-user of the following products, only: (a) decorative covers, including bezel, PhoneWrap™ or case (any model); and (b) ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wire connection (this does not include ear buds or boom headsets that either transmit stereo sound or that are wireless, or both).
  • Page 28 Accessories and software -- call the number designated for the product with which they are used. You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola or our designated resource. If instructed to ship the Products, you must ship them with freight, duties and insurance prepaid.
  • Page 29 Products that have: (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) board serial numbers that do not match each other, or board serial numbers that do not match the housing; or (c) nonconforming or non-Motorola housings or parts. Any of these voids the warranty.
  • Page 30 VIII.Patent and Software Provisions At Motorola’s expense, we will defend you, and pay costs and damages that may be finally awarded against you, to the extent that a lawsuit is based on a claim that the...
  • Page 31 Products, as established by Motorola. Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement that is based upon the combination of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with ancillary equipment, as defined in VI., above.
  • Page 32 Accessories and software -- call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used. DO NOT SHIP PRODUCTS TO THESE ADDRESSES – INSTEAD PLEASE CALL. To correspond with Motorola about the Products, please write us at http://www.motorola.com or at: Motorola, Inc.
  • Page 33: Fcc License Not Required

    Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the...
  • Page 34: Patent Information

    Patent Information This product is manufactured under one or more of the following United States patents. 5896277 5894292 5864752 5699006 5742484 D408396 D399821 D387758 D389158 5894592 5893027 5789098 5734975 5861850 D395882 D383745 D389827 D389139 5929825 5926514 5953640 6071640 D413022 D416252 D416893 D433001 Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of...
  • Page 36 ® ® Motorola @T5300T5400@ Talkabout T5300 & T5400 WARNING CHOKING HAZARD SMALL PARTS Not for children under 3 years. This product is not intended to be used Proof of Purchase as a toy or plaything. ® ©...

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