Motorola Talkabout FV300 series User Manual

• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure
to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range
from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999
• Australian communications Authority Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003
Two-Way Radio
• ANATAL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 "Regulation of
limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic
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fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz" and
"Attachment to resolution #303 from July 2, 2002"
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 Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage
the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is "IN USE." Holding the
antenna affects the effective range.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliances 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. Use of non-Motorola-approved
accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.
If 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
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position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 1 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) from the body.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit out Web site at
www.motorola.com.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise
configured for electromagnetic compatibility. This device complies with
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To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts,
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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.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard on 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
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consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of
For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S.
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
and Canada), or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com or visit us on the
Internet at www.motorola.com. People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
Safety and General Information
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation
interference.
Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that
The information provided in this document supersedes the general interference is taking place.
safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.
Medical Devices – Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In
Transmit and Receive Procedure
the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control
aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
your exposure and ensure compliance with the general
Medical Devices - Other
population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
the following procedure:
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.
Safety and General Use While Driving
• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button. Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area
where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your radio while
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio
driving, please:
generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
terms of measuring standards compliance).
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:
conditions so require.
• United States Federal communications Commission, Code of Federal
The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring
Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J
concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical
safely participate in such activities. Always use technology safely.
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999
bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable
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radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates,
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
the radio may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to
(ICNIRP) 1998
occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be
used in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe." Do not remove, install or
charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
Call Tone Button
even death.
Short press sends call tone.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to
above include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or Push to Talk
chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains (PTT)
chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any Push to transmit,
other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle release to listen.
engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not In Menu mode,
always—posted. push to confirm
selection.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your
Power/Menu
radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in
Button
areas posted "Turn off two-way radios." Obey all signs and instructions.
Long press turns
Operational Cautions
radio on or off.
Short press
Antennas
enters Menu
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged
mode.
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—like jewelry, keys or beaded chains—
touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an
Audio Accessory Jack
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.
Exercise care when removing NiMH or AAA batteries. Do not use sharp
or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
Battery Charger Safety Instructions:
Save these Instructions
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp
blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric
shock.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather
than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC receptacle.
Numbers displayed are for
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the
Channel and Call Tone
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
– Battery Meter
7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or subjected to damage or stress.
– Lock
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire
and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure
that:
• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size
– Scan
and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
– Call Tone, Keypad Tone
• The extension cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and
16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
9. 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 1-888-390-6456 TTY (text telephone).
FCC Licensing Information
Installing the Batteries
Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Each radio uses 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AAA alkaline
frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal
batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators
using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their
Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional
equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please request Form 605 and 159,
Accessory)
which includes all of the forms and instructions you will need.
1. Turn the radio off.
If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have
2. With the back of the radio facing you, use the belt clip or a coin to
questions, please use the following contact information:
wedge the battery cover open.
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3. Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag (Do not
Contact the Fax-On Call the FCC Forms about the FCC License:
disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).
Demand system Hotline Call the FCC
4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM (3676) 1-888-CALL-FCC
5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
(225-5322)
Installing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries
You may also visit the FCC's Web site at www.fcc.gov.
1. Turn the radio off.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void
2. With the back of the radio facing you, use the belt clip or a coin to
the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should
wedge the battery cover open.
not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments
3. Insert the three AAA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as
should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as
technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in shown inside.
the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any
transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by
the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was intended to be
distributed is subject to government regulations and may be prohibited.
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Radio Battery Meter
Control Buttons
The radio battery icon shows the radio battery charge level, from full
to empty
radio chirps periodically or after releasing
Removing the NiMH Battery Pack (Optional Accesory)
Plus Button
1. Turn the radio off.
Increases volume
(volume level 2. With the back of the radio facing you, use the belt clip or a coin to
flashes and VOL wedge the battery cover open.
displays).
3. Gently remove the NiMH battery.
In Menu mode,
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
enables you to
change the
Removing the Three AAA Alkaline Batteries
channel or turn
1. Turn the radio off.
features on or off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, use the belt clip or a coin to
Minus Button
wedge the battery cover open.
Decreases
3. Gently remove each battery by easing each battery out individually.
volume (volume
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
level flashes and
VOL displays).
Notes:
In Menu mode,
• Excercise care when removing NiMH or AAA batteries. Do not use
enables you
sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
change the
• Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods
channel or to turn
of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent
features on or off.
damage to your radio.
Using the Plug-in Charging Adapter
Recharging
The battery plug-in charger (adaptor) provides charging convenience
Jack
for NiMH batteries in one or both radios. Charge the NiMH battery
overnight (at least 16 hours) before using it for the first time. After the
initial charge, an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours.
1. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH battery pack.
2. Connect the AC power adapter plug onto the recharging jack at the
Display Screen Guide
bottom (right) of the radio. (The adapter charges two radios).
3. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
Notes:
• The light will remain red after the battery pack is fully charged.
• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not charge the
battery until the battery temperature acclimates (usually about 20
minutes).
• For optimal battery life, unplug the charging adapter within 16 hours.
Do not store the radio while connected to the charger.
• When your radio is plugged into the AC power adapter, your radio will
automatically power off.
Low Battery Alert
In addition to your battery meter showing how much battery power you
have, your radio will beep to alert you to the fact that your batteries
– Transmitting
are low.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
– Receiving
1. Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
2. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
– On/Off for each – Auto Power On/Off
3. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.
feature
To Remove
– Call Tone
1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release
Confirmation
the catch.
(Roger Beep)
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Turning Your Radio On and Off
– Volume
To turn on, press and hold MENU until a channel number appears
and the radio beeps. To turn off, press and hold MENU until the
radio beeps and the display goes blank.
Setting the Volume
+
Press to increase or
flashes and VOL displays.
Getting Started
Talking and Listening
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
1. To talk, press and hold
2. When you are finished talking, release
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your
mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the
microphone while talking.
Talk Range
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve
transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
Monitor Button
Use this feature to see if there is anyone on the channel you have
selected.
1. Short press MENU until RX appears.
2. When you finish listening, press
continue set up.
Note: Monitor will time out after five seconds if
pressed.
Push to Talk PTT Timeout Timer
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio
emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press
for 60 continuous seconds.
PTT
Menu Options
. When the radio has one segment left, the
Selecting the Channel
(Low Battery Alert).
PTT
Your radio has 22 channels. The channel is the frequency your radio
uses to transmit.
1. Briefly press and release MENU. The channel number flashes.
+ –
2. Press or to select a channel.
3. Press to confirm or MENU to continue set up.
PTT
Channel Frequency Description Channel Frequency Description
1 462.5625 GMRS/FRS
MHz
2 462.5875 GMRS/FRS
MHz
3 462.6125 GMRS/FRS
MHz
4 462.6375 GMRS/FRS
MHz
5 462.6625 GMRS/FRS
MHz
6 462.6875 GMRS/FRS
MHz
7 462.7125 GMRS/FRS
MHz
8 467.5625 FRS
MHz
9 467.5875 FRS
MHz
10 467.6125 FRS
MHz
11 467.6375 FRS
MHz
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group
so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 10 call tones from
which to choose.
To set a call tone:
1. With the radio on, short press MENU until the
current call tone setting flashes.
+ –
2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press PTT to set the new call tone or MENU to continue set up.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel as
your radio, press .
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker key tones. You will hear the key
tone each time a button is pushed.
1. Press MENU until appears. The current setting On/Off will flash.
+ –
2. Press either or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to confirm or MENU to continue set up.
PTT
Note: When the Key Tone Feature is off, the following are not disabled:
• Transmit timeout alert tone;
• Power-down alert tone;
• Low battery alert tone; or
• The transmitted TCT tone.
Transmitting a Talk Confirmation Tone
You can set your radio to transmit a unique tone when you finish
transmitting. It is like saying "Roger" or "Over" to let others know you
are finished talking.
1. With the radio on, short press MENU until the
–
to decrease the volume. The volume level
current setting On/Off flashes.
+ –
2. Press or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to set the talk confirmation tone or MENU to continue
PTT
set up.
Auto Power On/Off
Your radio will save power by automatically turning itself off if unused
after a predetermined amount of time.
1. Activate this setting by short pressing MENU until the
PTT .
The current setting (0, 30, 60, 90) will flash.
PTT .
+ –
2. Press or to set the time to 30 minutes, 60 minutes or 90 minutes.
3. When you exit Menu mode, the setting timer will begin if you are not
using the radio.
4. The screen shows
5. Press PTT to confirm or MENU to continue set up.
to confirm or MENU to
PTT
or MENU is not
PTT
12 467.6625 FRS
MHz
13 467.6875 FRS
MHz
14 467.7125 FRS
MHz
15 462.5500 GMRS
MHz
16 462.5750 GMRS
MHz
17 462.6000 GMRS
MHz
18 462.6250 GMRS
MHz
19 462.6500 GMRS
MHz
20 462.6750 GMRS
MHz
21 462.7000 GMRS
MHz
22 462.7250 GMRS
MHz
appears. The
appears. The
displays.
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