Olympia R100 Series Owner's Manual

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,
Two-Way Radio
always place the radio in a Olympia-supplied or approved clip,
holder, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of
R100 Series
non-Olympia-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health
Canada RF exposure guidelines.
Owner's Manual
If you do not use one of the Olympia-supplied or approved
body-worn accessories and are not using the radio held in the
normal use position, ensure the radio and its antenna are at
least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting.
Waterproof Radio
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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility
conflicts, turn off the radio in any facility where posted notices
instruct you to do so. Hospitals, health care facilities or
Airports may be using equipment that is sensitive to external
RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off the radio when onboard
on aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in accordance with
Olympia 2-Way radios are intended for recreational (consumer)
applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
use only and are not intended for business use. Olympia
Medical Devices – Pacemakers
offers an alternate product designed specifically for business
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends
use - Olympia P324 Business radio. See below for contact
that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained
information.
between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
For a list of accessories sold, please contact us.
research by and recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration.
Contact Us
People with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from
their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
For further information, call Giant International Ltd. at
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
1-866-537-0384, e-mail us at support@giantintl.com or visit
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
us on the Internet at www.olympiaproducts.com
potential for interference.
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to
Safety and General Information
suspect that interference is taking place.
Medical Devices – Hearing Aids
Warning: This manual contains important safety and operating
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing
information.
aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to
Please read, understand, and follow the instructions in this
consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury, death,
Medical Devices - Other
and/or damage to the radio, accesories and/or other property.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
Transmit and Receive Procedure
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
The Two-Way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To
shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist
control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general
you in obtaining this information.
population/uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always
Safety and General Use While Driving
adhere to the following procedure:
Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
the area where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use
• To receive calls, release the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button. the radio while driving, please:
• To transmit (talk), press the PTT button.
• Give full attention to driving and to the road
• Use hands-free operation, if available
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call
radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when
if driving conditions so require
transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance).
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force.
The Olympia Two-Way radio complies with the following RF
If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and
energy exposure standards and guidelines:
the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with great force
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Federal Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of
Turn off the radio prior to entering any area with a potentially
Electrical and Electronic Engineer (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
explosive atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-
qualified should be used in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe."
1999 Edition.
Do not remove, install or charge batteries in such areas.
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an
Protection (ICNIRP) 1998.
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the
Frequency Range from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999. referred to above include fueling areas such as below decks
on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas
To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human
where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain,
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within
dust or metal powders) and any other area where you would
the guidelines set forth in the above standards, always adhere
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas
to the following procedures.
with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not
always—posted.
Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure
Antenna Care
Blasting Caps and Areas
Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn
modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may
off the radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a
violate FCC regulations.
blasting area, or in areas posted "Turn off Two-Way radios."
Obey all signs and instructions.
Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is "IN USE." Holding
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—like jewelry, keys or
beaded chains—touch exposed terminals. The conductive
material may complete an 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.
Battery Charger Safety Instructions:
1. Do not expose the micro-USB cable or plug to rain or snow.
2. Never alter the micro-USB cable 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.
3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the micro-USB
charging cable from the power outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Olympia
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
5. Make sure the micro-USB cable is placed where it will
Waterproof
not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or
This radio is waterproof to IP-54 standards. It is dust/
stress.
splashproof from any direction. The radio is resistant to
water and rain splashes only when the battery cover, headset
FCC Licensing Information
accessory and micro-USB ports are sealed. Open the battery
compartment door or headset port cover only when the radio is
The Olympia radio operates on General Mobile Radio
dry. Use of a headset accessory should be in dry environments
Service (GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and
Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). only. The micro-USB cable and plug is not waterproof. Do not
The FCC requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies expose the charger to rain or snow. Charge the radios only in
obtain a radio license before operating their equipment.
a dry location. The battery door must be tightly closed with the
To obtain the FCC forms, please visit the FCC's Web site at
screw to maintain the weatherproof seal of the radio.
wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home to source form 605
and 159, which includes all the instructions you will need. Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack or AA Alkaline
Batteries
If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you
1. With the radio off. Ensure that the belt clip is not attached to
have questions, please use the following contact information:
the radio.
Fax: 1-202-418-0177
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
For Mail services: 1-800-418-3676
screw on the battery door and open the cover.
For FCC License Questions: 1-888-225-5322
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack from the clear plastic bag
(do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack) or remove
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Giant
Intl. Ltd. may void the user's authority granted by the FCC AA batteries from its packaging.
to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply 4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram on the
with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments should be
battery pack facing you or insert the three AA alkaline
made only by or under the supervision of a person certified
batteries with + and - polarity as shown inside the battery
as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance
compartment. The ribbon should be underneath the battery
and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as
pack/AA batteries and should wrap around the right side of
certified by an organization representative of the user of those
the battery pack for easy removal.
services. Replacement of any transmitter component (crystal,
5. Reposition the battery door onto the radio and tighten the screw.
semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by the FCC equipment
authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
Radio Battery Meter
You can find the label with the FCC ID on the back of the radio. The radio battery icon shows the radio battery charge level,
from full
Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was
segment left
intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations
, the radio chirps periodically or after releasing
and may be prohibited.
Low Battery Alert section)
Control Buttons
Removing the NiMH Battery Pack or AA Alkaline Batteries
1. With the radio off. Ensure that the belt clip is not attached
to the radio.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
screw on the battery door and open the cover.
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack or remove the AA batteries
by gently pulling the ribbon attached to the radio.
4. Reposition the battery door onto the radio and tighten the screw.
Notes:
• AA Alkaline batteries are optional accessories and are sold
separately.
• Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do
not use sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these
batteries.
• Remove the batteries before storing the radio for extended
periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause
permanent damage to the radio.
• The battery door must be tightly closed with the screw to
maintain the water resistant seal of the radio.
Using the micro-USB Charging Connector
The micro-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows
you to conveniently charge the NiMH battery pack. If using a
computer, the computer must be turned on.
1. Plug the micro-USB cable or charger into a power source as
is appropriate for your accessory.
2. Plug the cable into the micro-USB port on the bottom of the
radio.
Display Screen Guide 3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 14 hours.
4. The battery icon will scroll as the battery is being charged.
The scrolling icon will stop when the battery is fully charged.
Notes
• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not
charge the NiMH battery pack until the battery temperature
acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger
within 16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to
the charger.
• If the radio is kept on while charging, the charging time will
be extended.
• Even though the charger is connected, you may not be able
to transmit a message if the battery is completely empty
. Allow time for the battery to charge to 1 bar
before attempting to transmit a message.
Low Battery Alert
In addition to the battery meter which visually shows the
current battery charge level, the Low Battery Alert feature
produces an audible chirp when the batteries are low.
Getting Started
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1. Align the belt clip post with the groove on the back of the
radio and slide it into place.
2. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.
To remove:
1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to
release the latch.
2. Slide the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Turning the Radio On and Off
In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature
icons available on the radio. The display screen then shows the
current channel, code and all features that are enabled.
1. To turn on, press and hold
appears and the radio beeps.
2. To turn off, press and hold
Setting the Volume
The R100 has 16 volume levels controlled by the
1. Press to increase volume.
2. Press to decrease volume.
3. Hold or to rapidly increase or decrease volume.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to
an uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
Transmitting and Receiving Calls
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the
same channel and code setting.
1. To talk, press and hold
2. When you are finished talking, release
to empty . When the radio has one
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away
from your mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do
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not cover the microphone while talking.
Monitor Button
Use the Monitor function to check if a channel is currently in
use by others. For maximum range performance, the Monitor
function will also help you to hear signals that are weak.
To latch the Monitor function on, press and hold
seconds. When an empty channel is located, you will hear
continuous static and noise on that channel.
To turn the Monitor function off, release
Push-to-Talk Timeout Timer
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the
radio emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if
you hold for more than 60 seconds.
Menu Options
There are 6 options you may set to your preferences. Each
press of the MENU key advances you to the next option
setting. Press the or
menu will automatically close 5 seconds after the last press
of any button. After the last menu item, the radio exits MENU
mode and returns to operation of the radio. A press of the
button while setting any menu option will immediately save all
your settings and return to operation of the radio.
1. Channel (1-50)
2. Codes
3. Call Tone (1-10 or OFF)
4. Keypad Tones (ON/OFF)
5. Roger Beep (ON/OFF)
6. Auto Power Off (30/60/90 minutes or OFF)
Selecting the Channel
The radio has 50 channels that are compatible with all brands
of 2-Way radios. The channel is the frequency the radio uses
to transmit. (See the Channels and Frequencies table located
at the back of the manual.) Channels are shared by other radio
users and channel selection will vary based on your location.
Select a channel that is not being used from the 50 available
simplex channels. Channels 8-14 and channels 34-37 are low
power (FRS 0.5 watt). All other channels are GMRS.
1. Briefly press and release . The channel number flashes.
2. Press or to select a channel.
3. Press to confirm or to continue set up.
Selecting the Tone/Code
This radio has 121 code settings. When a channel is in use by
2 or more groups, this feature blocks the reception of signals
that do not carry the matching tone or code. There are 121
privacy codes. 0 is the off position, no analog or digital codes
are enabled and all users of that channel will be heard. Codes
1 – 38 are the standard analog (CTCSS) codes that appear on
other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital
(CDCSS) codes added for superior interference protection. 0 is
the off position.
See the Tone/Code Setting Frequency table located at the back
of the manual for details on tone frequencies and code values.
The code is fixed for channels 23-50 and cannot be changed.
To set the code for channels 1-22:
1. Press twice until the code starts to flash.
2. Press or to select the code.
3. Press to save the code setting or
until a channel number
You can set a different code for each channel using this
procedure. An extended press of or
until the display goes blank.
through the Interference Codes rapidly so you can quickly reach
the code you want.
or .
Note: You must set the code to 0 on a radio that uses codes to
communicate with radios that do not have Codes. Select 0 for
"no tone, no code" and OFF will flash on the radio's display.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
The 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, briefly press until
current call tone setting flashes.
2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.
. 3. Press to set the new call tone or
.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same
channel as the radio, press .
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Roger Beep Setting
You can set the 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, briefly press until
for three
current setting On/Off flashes.
2. Press or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to set the talk confirmation tone or
. continue set up.
Keypad Tones
You may enable or disable the speaker keytones. You will hear
the key tone each time a button is pushed.
1. Press until appears. The current setting On/Off will
flash.
2. Press or to turn On or Off.
3. Press to confirm or to continue set up.
Note: When the keytone feature is off, the following are not
disabled:
keys to change the setting. The
• Transmit timeout alert tone
• Power-down alert tone
• Low battery alert tone
• The transmitted talk confirmation tone
Auto Power Off
The radio will save power by automatically turning itself off if
unused after a predetermined amount of time.
to continue set up.
allows you to scroll
appears. The
to continue set up.
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