Control Buttons; Display Screen Guide; Installing The Batteries; Attaching And Removing The Belt Clip - Motorola TalkAbout MS350 Series User Manual

• 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 damaged, call customer service at 1-800-638-5119 or
e-mail us at giantintl@callcenter.com.

Control Buttons

Display Screen Guide

FCC Licensing Information

This Motorola radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service
(GMRS) frequencies and is subject to the Rules and Regulations
of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC
requires that all operators using GMRS frequencies obtain a
radio license before operating their equipment. To obtain the
FCC forms, please visit the FCC's Web site at
wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home to source form 605
and 159, which includes all the instructions you will need.
If you wish to have the document faxed or mailed, or if you have
questions, please use the following contact information:
For a fax: For mail service:
Contact the Call the FCC
Fax-0n-Demand Forms Hotline
system
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM
(3676)
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. Replacement of any
transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not
authorized by the FCC equipment authorization for this radio
could violate FCC rules.
Note: Use of this radio outside the country where it was
intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations
and may be prohibited.
Waterproof
This radio is waterproof to IP-67 standards. It will withstand
submersion under up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
The radio is resistant to water, rain, and splashes only when the
battery cover and headset accessory port are sealed. Open the
battery compartment door or headset port cover only when the
radio is dry. Use of a headset accessory should be in dry
environments only.
The charging base and AC adaptor are not waterproof. Do not
expose the charger to rain or snow. Charge the radios only in a
dry location. Do not place wet radios into the charging base.

Installing the Batteries

Radio floats with included NiMH battery. It may not float with
some AA batteries. Each radio can use either 1 NiMH
rechargeable battery pack or 3 AA alkaline batteries and beeps
when the batteries are low.
Installing NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
1. Turn the radio off.
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 from the clear plastic bag
(do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack).
4. Insert the NiMH battery pack with the diagram facing you.
(The ribbon should be underneath the battery pack and
should wrap around the right side of the pack for easy
removal.)
5. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
the battery door.
Installing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
screw on the battery door and open the cover.
3. Insert the three AA alkaline batteries with + and - polarity as
shown inside. (The ribbon should be underneath the AA
alkaline batteries and should wrap around the right side of
the batteries.)
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
the battery door.
Caution: Radio may not float with some AA batteries installed.
Radio Battery Meter
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from
full to empty
the radio chirps periodically or after releasing
Alert).
Removing the NiMH Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
1. Turn the radio off.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
screw on the battery door to release the battery cover and
open the cover.
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack by pulling the ribbon
attached to the radio.
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
the battery door.
If you have
Removing the Three AA Alkaline Batteries
questions about
1. Turn the radio off.
the FCC License:
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining
Call the FCC
screw on the battery door, release the battery cover and
open the cover.
1-888-CALL-FCC
(225-5322)

Getting Started

. When the radio has one segment left,
(Low Battery
2
3. Gently remove each alkaline battery by easing each battery out
individually.
4. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on
the battery door.
Notes
• 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 waterproof seal of the radio.
Using the Battery Charger (Optional Accessory)
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 using it for the first time. After the initial charge,
an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours.
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.
5. When charging in the battery charger, the red light on the
charger base will glow continuously.
Notes
• 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 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
attempting to transmit a message.
• When the radio is wet from rain or snow, thoroughly dry the
surface before charging or removing the batteries.

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 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.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the radio on. Press and
hold for 3 seconds to turn the radio off.
Setting the Volume
Press and hold for 3 seconds, then press the
until you reach a comfortable listening level.
The MS350 has 16 volume levels controlled by the
1. Press to increase volume.
2. Press to decrease volume.
3. Hold or to rapidly increase 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

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
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or keys
keys.
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MS350 Series