Motorola TALKBOUT T5210 User Manual

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• No license fee or airtime charges!

• Durable, fixed antenna

Maximizes talk range

• Audible Call Tone

Ringing option so your group can

• Up to 2 mile range

identify who's calling

Depending on terrain and

conditions

• Keypad Lock

Prevents your settings from being

• "Roger" Beep

accidentally changed

Signals others you're done talking

• Illuminated display

• Scan (T5210 Only)

Easy to read your settings in dark

Easily finds your group's channel

places

and code by searching all

combinations

• Batteries (not included)

Requires 3 AA Alkaline batteries

• Talk Hands-Free (VOX)

(T5220 Only)

• Quick Release Swivel Belt

"Voice activation" (VOX) Lets

Clip Included

you talk hands-free when used

with optional accessories

Accessories for T5000 series - Convenient headphones, mesh and waterproof carry cases available from your

retailer or www.motorola.com

MOTOROLA, the stylized M Logo, TALKABOUT, and all other trademarks indicated as such

herein are trademarks of Motorola, inc. ® Reg. U.S. pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or

• 1 Year Limited Warranty

For warranty details call

1-800-353-2729

• Weather-resistant

• 14 channels

Privacy feature that helps

minimize interference from other

groups

• Call Button

Get others' attention before you

start talking

• Low Battery Alert

Audible tone and visual display

tell you your battery is running

down

• User's Guide included

WARNING

CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS

Not for children under 3 years.

This product is not intended to be used as a toy or plaything.

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Page 1 MOTOROLA, the stylized M Logo, TALKABOUT, and all other trademarks indicated as such CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS herein are trademarks of Motorola, inc. ® Reg. U.S. pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or Not for children under 3 years.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Call Tone..............7 Your New Radio Set The Call Tone ............7 Radio Diagram............2 “Roger” Beep ............... 7 Scan (T5210 Only)............8 Batteries Hands-Free Use (VOX) (T5220 Only) ......9 To Install ..............3 Sending Messages ............9 Radio Etiquette ............
Page 3: Your New Radio
Your New Radio Motorola Talkabout T5210 and T5220 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) designated frequencies.This license-free, short range, two-way radio service was established specifically for family and group recreational use. Use of this radio outside the country Power/Volume Knob...
Page 4: Batteries
Batteries T5210 and T5220 radios operate with 3 AA alkaline batteries providing approximately 30 hours of use. That is almost 3 hours of talk and over 27 hours of standby time. To Install: 1. With back of radio facing you, flip Battery Cover Latch up to release.
Page 5: Belt Clip
Belt Clip Motorola T5210 and T5220 radios come with a swivel belt clip. To Attach: 1. Align belt clip post with hole in the radio back. 2. Gently push until it clicks into place. Fig. 3. To Remove: 1. Push release tab on top of belt clip down to release catch.
Page 6: To Communicate
Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before use. Motorola Talkabout two-way radios have 14 channels. To communicate with others, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
Page 7: Time-Out Timer
Time-out Timer: The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a continuous warning tone after the Push-To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop transmitting. Menu/Lock Button: You can be sure your menu settings won’t be changed accidentally. Just turn on the menu lock by pressing the Menu button for three seconds.
Page 8: Call Tone
Call Tone: The Call Tone gets others’ attention before you start talking. Press Call button and users on your channel will hear your Call Tone. T5210 and T5220 have 5 Call Tones. Set The Call Tone: 1. With the radio on, press Menu button three times. Current Call Tone will begin to flash.Fig.
Page 9: Scan (T5210 Only)
Scan (T5210 Only) By using Scanning , you can monitor channels and codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you. More importantly, you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed channels and is talking during your scan. You don’t have to set a new channel or code, the radio just resets itself temorarily to that channel and code and you can start talking.
Page 10: Hands-Free Use (Vox) (T5220 Only)
Hands-Free Use (VOX) (T5220 Only) Hands-Free Use With Accessories VOX allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking while using VOX accessories connected to the radio. To set VOX, plug in your accessory before you turn on your radio. When you turn on your radio, a flashing VOX symbol displays.
Page 11: Battery Meter
Accessories There are many accessories (sold separately) available for T5210 and T5220 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 12: Talk Range
Talk Range Optimal Range Maximum talk range in Motorola T5210 and T5220 radios have been flat, open areas, is up designed to maximize performance and improve to 2 (two) miles. transmission range in the field. It is recommended that you do not use the radios Medium Range closer than 5 feet apart.
Page 13: Safety And General Information
450 MHz to 470 MHz. 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 (EME): •...
Page 14 Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. Use of non-Motorola approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.
Page 15 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.
Page 16 Safety and General Use While Driving Check the 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. •...
Page 17 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 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution No Power Reposition or replace batteries. Reposition or replace batteries. Erratic Display Make sure the Push-To-Talk button is completely pressed as you transmit. Message Not Transmitted Reposition or replace batteries. Shared Channel may be in use, try another. Confirm radios have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator Code is Message Not inactive.
Page 19 Radios too far apart. Obstacles interfere with transmission. Talk range is up to 2 miles in clear, unobstructed conditions. Shared Channel may be in use, try another. Motorola Product Services If the radio still doesn’t work properly, contact your place of purchase or call Motorola Product Services. 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800-739-7834 (TTY)
Page 20: One Year Limited Warranty
This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser only, and is not transferable. Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products that do not conform with this warranty.
Page 21 VI. Patent and Software Provisions Motorola will defend at its own expense, any suit brought against you to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Products infringe a United States patent. Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally awarded against you in any such suit which is attributable to any such claim.The defense and payments by Motorola are conditioned on the following:...
Page 22 Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of the Motorola software. Motorola software may be copied into, used in and redistributed with only the Products associated with such Motorola software.
Page 23 FCC License Not Required Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should 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.
Page 24: Channel Frequency Chart
Channel Frequency Chart Channel Channel 1........462.5625 8........467.5625 2........462.5875 9........467.5875 3........462.6125 10........467.6125 4........462.6375 11........467.6375 5........462.6625 12........467.6625 6........462.6875 13........467.6875 7........462.7125 14........467.7125...
Page 25: Interference Eliminator Code Chart
79.7 151.4 you are using. 82.5 156.7 85.4 162.2 For Talkabout compatibility 88.5 167.9 information with other 91.5 173.8 Motorola two-way radios, 94.8 179.9 please call 97.4 186.2 1-800-353-2729. 100.0 192.8 103.5 203.5 107.2 210.7 110.9 218.1...
Page 26: Specifications
Battery Life (talk time) 30 Hours* 12.5 kHz Bandwidth 12.5 kHz *Two-way use is defined as 90% standby time, 5% talk time, and 5% receive time. Visit our website at: http://www.motorola.com , Motorola and Talkabout are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
Page 27 Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. 2000 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Consumer Products Division 1125 Satellite Road, Suite 101 Suwanee, GA 30024-2880 www.motorola.com...

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