Motorola T5412 Instruction Manual page 10

Time-out Timer
The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by
preventing you from accidentally transmitting. The radio will
emit a continuous warning tone after Mis pressed for 60
continuous seconds and will stop transmitting.
Keypad Lock
The keypad lock disables the \, ]and [buttons. It allows
you to use the Q, M and ^ buttons.
Press and hold the \ button for three seconds to lock or unlock
the keypad. When the radio is locked f will show in the display.
Hands Free Use (VOX)
VOX allows you to transmit "hands free" by talking while using
VOX accessories connected to the radio.
Note: When using audio accessories with
your radio, turn the volume of your radio
down before you place the accessory on
your head or in your ear.
How To Use The VOX Feature
• Switch off your radio.
• Open the accessory cover and insert the audio accessory
into the accessory jack.
• Switch on your radio. The g icon will appear in the display
to indicate that the VOX feature is active.
• To transmit, speak into the accessory microphone. To receive,
stop talking.
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• Pressing M or removing audio accessory will disable VOX
operation.
Note: There is a short delay after you start talking, before the
radio transmits.
Setting Sensitivity Levels
Adjusting your radio's VOX and/or microphone sensitivity level
helps to minimize the possibility of unintended noises
triggering a transmission, or enhances the ability to pick up
quiet voices.
If an accessory is fitted to your radio these instructions will
help you to adjust the VOX sensitivity and if no accessory is
fitted you will adjust the Microphone sensitivity.
• Press \ until g and a flashing number appear in the display.
• Select sensitivity level of 1, 2 or 3 by using ]or [.
1 - If you speak loudly, or are in a noisy environment.
2 - Suitable for most applications.
3 - If you speak softly, or are in a quiet environment.
Note: When you connect a VOX accessory, the radio will
automatically be set to the last chosen VOX sensitivity level.