Selecting The Power Level; Controlling The Display Backlight; Locking And Unlocking The Keypad And Controls - Motorola APX 5000 1 User Manual

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7.24.3

Selecting the Power Level

This feature enables you to select the power level at which your radio transmits. The radio always
turns on to the default setting. These reduced transmit power level settings do not affect the receiving
performance of your radio, nor diminish the overall quality of the audio and data functionality of
the radio given the following conditions. Power level Low enables a shorter transmitting distance to
conserve power. Power level High enables a longer transmitting distance.
Prerequisites: This feature must be preprogrammed by a qualified radio technician.
Procedure:
Use the preprogrammed Transmit Power Level switch to toggle the power level between low
and high power.
The display shows LOW PWR and the low power icon or the display shows HIGH PWR and the high
power icon.
7.24.4

Controlling the Display Backlight

You can enable or disable the radio display backlight as needed, if poor light conditions make the
display or keypad difficult to read.
You can also maintain a minimum backlight level on the radio front display, depending on how your
radio is programmed.
NOTE: The backlight setting also affects the Menu Select buttons and Navigation button
backlighting accordingly.The backlight setting also affects the Menu Select buttons, the
Navigation button, and the keypad backlighting accordingly.
The backlight remains on for a programmed time before it automatically turns off completely or
returns to the minimum backlight level.
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
To turn the backlight on, press any programmable radio controls or buttons. To turn the
backlight on, press any key of the keypad, the Menu Select or Navigation button, or any
programmable radio controls or buttons.
7.24.5

Locking and Unlocking the Keypad and Controls

You can lock the keypad, programmable buttons, rotary knobs, and switches of your radio to avoid
inadvertent entry.
Check with your dealer or qualified technician for best selection to suit your usage.
Procedure:
1 Toggle the programmed Keypad/Control Lock button or switch to on.
2 Toggle again to unlock the controls.
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