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Chapter 4 : Getting Started
Chapter 4
Getting Started
This section provides instructions to prepare your radio for use.
4.1
Turning the Radio On or Off
Turning the Radio On
Procedure:
To turn the radio on, press and hold the Power button.
The radio shows the following indications:
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The red, yellow, and green LEDs illuminate.
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The display shows the current zone and channel, codeplug alias, and menu items on the
homescreen.
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The backlight turns on to the last selected dim level.
NOTE:
If Fail ##/## appears on the display, the radio is unable to function until the condition is
corrected.
If Error ##/## appears, some non-critical data has been changed. If the display goes blank,
or if the unit appears to be locked up, see
If Ch mismatch appears, the Control Head is connected to an incompatible transceiver, or vice
versa.
If your radio does not power up, contact your system administrator.
Turning the Radio Off
Procedure:
To turn the radio off, press and hold the Power button.
When the radio is turned off in Dark Mode, the power up display brightness level can be set to
minimum.
4.2
Validating Compatibility During Power Up
During power-up, the radio validates and updates the software and hardware of your control heads.
During validation, the display shows Maintenance Mode Remote Device and other maintenance
statuses.
Procedure:
Perform one of the following actions:
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