Motorola TALKABOUT MR350 User Manual

Do NOT hold the antenna when the radio is "IN USE." Holding the
antenna affects its effective range.
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Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliances with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure
guidelines if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting always
Two-Way Radio
place the radio in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip holder, holster,
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case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved
accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines.
If you do not use one of the Motorola-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.
Data Operation
If applicable, when using any data feature of the radio with or without an
accessory cable, position the radio and its antenna at least one inch
(2.5 cm) from the body.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at
www.motorola.com.
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
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interference that may cause undesired operation.
IC Canada
The term "IC:" before the equipment certification number only signifies
that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
Facilities
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn
off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.
For More Information
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is
For further information, you may call Motorola at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. sensitive to external RF energy.
and Canada), or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com or visit us on the
Aircraft
Internet at www.motorola.com.
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when onboard an aircraft.
Any use of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations
per airline crew instructions.
Safety and General Information
Medical Devices – Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a
Important Information on Safe and Efficient Operation
minimum separation of 6 inches (15 cm) be maintained between a
Read This Information Before Using Your Radio.
handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of
information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002. the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
People with pacemakers should:
Transmit and Receive Procedure
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To control your
• ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their
exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/
pacemaker when the radio is turned ON.
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following
• Not carry the radio in the breast pocket.
procedure:
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
interference.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.
• Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that
• To transmit (talk), press the Push to Talk (PTT) button. interference is taking place.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio
Medical Devices – Hearing Aids
generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in
Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
terms of measuring standards compliance).
event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Your Motorola two-way radio complies with the following RF energy
Medical Devices – Other
exposure standards and guidelines:
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Regulations; 47CFR part 2 sub-part J.
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical Safety and General Use While Driving
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992.
Check the laws and regulations regarding the use of radios in the area
where you drive, and always obey them. If you do use your radio while
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C95.
driving, please:
1-1999 Edition.
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1998.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range
conditions so require.
from 3 KHz to 300 GHz, 1999.
The use of a two-way radio while engaged in activities requiring
• Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications
concentration may cause distraction or otherwise impair your ability to
(Electromagnetic Radiation—Human Exposure) Standard, 2003.
safely participate in such activities. Always use technology safely.
• ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 of July 2, 2002 "Regulation of
Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag
limitation of exposure to electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields
deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is
in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300GHz".
placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio
To ensure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants
radio frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth of the vehicle.
in the above standards, always adhere to the following procedures.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Portable Radio Operation and EME Exposure Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Only radio types that are especially qualified should be
Antenna Care
used in such areas as "Intrinsically Safe." Do not remove, install or
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or
radio and may violate FCC regulations.
even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above
include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles (such as grain, dust or metal powders) and any other area
where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Volume
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often—but not
always—posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your
Push to Talk
radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in
(High)
areas posted "Turn off two-way radios." Obey all signs and instructions.
Operational Cautions
Push to Talk
Antennas (Low)
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
Microphone
result.
Batteries
All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns Call Tone
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
Scroll/Weather
charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other
container with metal objects.
Mini-USB
Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use sharp or
Charging Port
conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
Battery Charger Safety Instructions:
Save these Instructions
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp
blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
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3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If the plug will
Call Tone
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric
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shock.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug, pull the plug rather
than the cord when disconnecting the charger from the AC
— Battery Meter
receptacle.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the
— Channel Power
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.
— Lock
7. Make sure the cord is located so it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or subjected to damage or stress. — Talk Confirmation
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire
— Noise Filtering
and/or electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure
that:
— On/Off for each
• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number,
size and shape as those on the plug of the charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good condition.
• The extension cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and
16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
9. The supply cord of the AC adaptor cannot be replaced. If the cord is
Installing the Batteries
damaged, call customer service at 1-800-638-5119 (U.S. and Canada)
Each radio can use either 1 NiMH rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA
or e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com.
alkaline batteries and beeps when the batteries are low.
FCC Licensing Information Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
1. Turn the radio off.
Your Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up
frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Federal
and remove the cover.
Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC requires that all operators
using GMRS frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their 3. Remove the NiMH battery pack from the clear plastic bag (do not
equipment. To obtain the FCC forms, please visit the FCC's Web site at
disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).
wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home to source form 605 and 159,
4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you. (The
which includes all the instructions you will need.
ribbon should be underneath the battery pack and should wrap
If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have
around the right side of the pack for easy removal.)
questions, please use the following contact information:
5. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
For a fax: For mail service: If you have
Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries
Contact the Call the FCC questions about
1. Turn the radio off.
Fax-0n-Demand Forms Hotline the FCC License:
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery cover latch up
system Call the FCC
and remove the cover.
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM 1-888-CALL-FCC 3. Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as shown
(3676) (225-5322) inside. (The ribbon should be underneath the AA alkaline batteries
and should wrap around the right side of the batteries.)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
the user's authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should
Radio Battery Meter
not be made. To comply with FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full
should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as
empty . When the radio has one segment left, the
technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in
the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization radio chirps periodically or after releasing
representative of the user of those services. Replacement of any
Removing the NiMH Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by
1. Turn the radio off.
the FCC equipment authorization for this radio could violate FCC rules.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon attached to
the radio.
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Removing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries

Control Buttons

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1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, lift the battery latch up to
release the battery cover and remove the cover.
3. Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery out
individually.
Emergency Alert
4. Reposition the battery cover and press down to secure.
Notes
• Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use
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sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
• Remove the batteries before storing your radio for extended periods
of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent
Accessory Jack
damage to your radio.
Using the Battery Charger (Optional Accessory)
Flashlight Button
The battery charger provides drop-in charging convenience for NiMH
batteries and can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or
workbench. Charge the NiMH battery overnight (at least 16 hours) before
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using it for the first time. After the initial charge, an empty battery is fully
charged within 14 hours.
Menu/Lock 1. Follow the steps above to install a NiMH Battery Pack.
2. Plug the AC power supply cord into the jack on the desk stand.
3. Plug the AC power supply into a standard wall outlet.
4. With a radio facing forward, slide it into one of the charging pockets.
Flashlight LED
5. When charging in the battery charger, the red light on the charger
base will glow continuously.
MR350 / MR355 LCD LINE ART

Display Screen Guide

Using the mini-USB Charging Connector
The mini-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you to
conveniently charge your NiMH battery pack. This is an alternative to
charging your NiMH battery pack in the Battery Charger desk stand
using the AC wall adaptor and especially useful when used while
traveling.
Available mini-USB charging options (Optional Accessories):
1. Wall travel charger
2. Vehicle charger
3. Mini-USB computer cable
— Scan If using a computer, the computer must be turned on.
This and other accessories (sold separately) are available for your radio.
— Vibrate
For more information, visit our Web site at www.motorola.com or
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shop.giantintl.com.
— Call Tone,
(see Menu Options)
Keypad Tone
1. Plug your mini-USB cable or charger into a power source as is
appropriate for your accessory.
— Weather Alert
2. Plug the cable into the mini-USB port on the bottom of your radio.
Tone (Roger Beep) — Hands-Free Use
3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 14 hours.
Without
4. The LED indicator light on the radio will glow to indicate that the
Accessories
battery is charging.
— Hands-Free Use
Notes
feature With Accessories
• The light will remain red after the NiMH battery pack is fully charged.
• 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
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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
time for the battery to charge to 1 bar
transmit a message.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1. Attach belt clip to pocket or belt strap.
2. Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio.
3. 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 catch.
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Turning your Radio On and Off
Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to turn the
radio off.
1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briefly shows all feature
icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all
features that are enabled.
Setting the Volume
to
Press and hold for three seconds while rotating
comfortable listening level.
(Low Battery Alert).
1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
Talking and Listening
Talking and Listening
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
1. To talk, press and hold .
2. When you are finished talking, release .
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from your
mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the
microphone while talking.
Talk Range
Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve
transmission range. Do not use the radios closer than five feet apart.
Power Boost
To boost your radio's power up to high power, press the top portion of the
button when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can
conserve your battery's energy by pushing the lower part of the
button to use less power.
N N o o t t e e : : If you are on an FRS only channel (see Channels and Frequencies
table) the radio will only use low power when either portion of the
is pressed.
Monitor Button
Pressing and holding for three seconds allows you to listen to the
volume level of the radio when you are not receiving. This allows you to
adjust the volume, if necessary. You can also press to check for
activity on the current channel before you talk.
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 press
continuous seconds.

Menu Options

Selecting the Channel
Your radio has 22 channels. The channel is the frequency the radio uses to
transmit. Channels 8-14 are FRS 0.5 watt only and all other channels are
GMRS. (See the "Channels and Frequencies" table on overleaf for details.)
1. With the radio on, press . When the radio is on a 0.5
watt channel, displays. When the radio is on a 1.5 watts
channel, displays. The current channel flashes.
2. Press or and select an unused or quiet channel.
3. Press to save the channel setting or to continue set up.
Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code
Interference Eliminator Codes help minimize interference by blocking
transmissions from unknown sources. Your radio has 121 Interference
Eliminator Codes. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog codes that
appear on other FRS/GMRS radios. Codes 39 – 121 are additional digital
codes added for superior interference protection. 0 is the off position, no
analog or digital codes are enabled.
To set the code for a channel:
1. Press until the code starts to flash.
2. Press or to select the code.
3. Press to save the code setting or to continue set up.
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure. An
extended press of or allows you to scroll through the Interference
Code rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.
. Allow
Note: You must set the Interference Eliminator Code to 0 on a radio that
before attempting to
uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with radios that do
not have Interference Eliminator Codes. Select 0 for "no tone, no code"
and OFF will flash on your radio's display.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
Your radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your group
so you can alert them that you want to talk. Your radio has 20 call tones
from which to choose.
To set a call tone:
1. Press three times until the current call tone setting flashes and
appears.
2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and
Interference Eliminator Code as your radio, press .
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories ( )
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need for
until you reach a any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio detects your
voice and transmits when you speak into the internal microphone.
1. Press until appears on the display. The current setting
On/Off will flash.
2. Press or to select On or Off.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
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