Motorola GP680 User's Guide Page 1

Professional RadioGP680User Guide68P64110B29AIssue: June 2000

8EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWKeypad KeysThese keys are used when dialling a phonenumber, making a radio call or enteringinformation for programming the radio

9EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWEntering Characters using the KeypadNumber of Times Key is PressedKey 1234567891011 12 13 14 15 16 170+- 0x*/=><#1.1?¿ !,@

10EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWLCD Display and IconsDisplays channel, menu, and radio statusinformation. The top two screen rows show radiostatus indicator sy

11EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWAudio Signal Tones (Normal)High pitched tone Low pitched toneTone Signal DescriptionSelf test Power up.Tone A Call clear indica

12EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWAudio Signal Tones (Alternate)High to Low pitched tonesTone Signal DescriptionSelf test Power up.Tone A Call clear indication.T

13EnglishGETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDBATTERY INFORMATIONBattery Care and TipsThis product is powered by a nickel-cadmium(Ni-Cd), nickel-metal-hydrid

14EnglishGETTING STARTEDRecycling or Disposal of BatteriesAt the end of its useful life, the NiCd battery canbe recycled. However, recycling facilitie

15EnglishGETTING STARTEDBattery chargers will charge only the Motorolaauthorized batteries listed below; other batterieswill not charge.FM - Factory M

16EnglishGETTING STARTEDACCESSORY INFORMATIONAttaching the Battery1. Fit the extensions at the bottom of the batteryinto the slots at the bottom of th

17EnglishGETTING STARTEDAttaching the Antenna1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with theradio’s antenna connector.2. Turn the antenna clockwise

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18EnglishGETTING STARTEDAttaching the Belt Clip1. Align the grooves of the belt clip with those ofthe battery.2. Press the belt clip downwards until a

19EnglishGETTING STARTEDAttaching the Side Connector CoverAntennaLoopThumbscrewSlot1 Place the loop (attached to the side connectorcover) over the ant

20EnglishGETTING STARTEDRADIO OPERATIONTurning The Radio On or Off• To turn the radio on, turn the On-Off/VolumeControl knob clockwise.• To turn the r

21EnglishRADIO CALLSRADIO CALLSMaking a CallThe radio is capable of making a variety ofcalls, including calls to individual radios,groups of radios an

22EnglishRADIO CALLSIf a contact list number is selected but no callrequest is sent, the display is held until tone Hsounds and then reverts to the ID

23EnglishRADIO CALLSTo Delete an Entry To Edit an Entry1c to enter Menu Mode.2+ or e until:3c to select:You will see currententry e.g.:4+ or e (or rot

24EnglishRADIO CALLSTo Search for an EntryNote: The search process is not case sensitive.8 Use the keypad to edit the number (see pages8 and 9) or del

25EnglishRADIO CALLSUser AbsentUser Absent can be selected on your radiowhen you are unable to take calls. Any calls toyour radio wil be put into the

26EnglishRADIO CALLSMissed Calls list automatically and themessage “Will call back” sent to the caller.When you return to your radio, check whetherton

27EnglishRADIO CALLSLast Number RedialThe last number dialled by the radio is storedin the memory of the radio.Partially entered numbers are also stor

1EnglishCONTENTSCONTENTSRadioOverview ... 3OperationandControlFunctions... 3RadioControls ... 3ProgrammableButto

28EnglishRADIO CALLSEnding a CallAlways end a call by:See "Call Progress - Ending a Call".Cancelling a CallAt any time while setting up a ca

29EnglishRADIO CALLSReceiving A CallThere are two types of systems on which theradio may be used, Off Air Call Set Up (OACSU)and Full Off Air Call Set

30EnglishRADIO CALLSMissed CallsIf a call remains unanswered, the call will bestored by the radio, provided that missed callshave been programmed into

31EnglishRADIO CALLSExamples: You can call back to any number in the MissedCall list by:Note: Whilst displaying alias, d will allownumber to be displa

32EnglishRADIO CALLSOn a successful call set- up, the entry isautomatically deleted from the list together withan associated voice message.Unanswered

33EnglishRADIO CALLSCall DiversionIncoming speech calls or status calls can bediverted by:When the radio is in the IDLE STATE, calldiversion can be in

34EnglishRADIO CALLSTo cancel Call Diversion:1 To cancel call diversion from your radio#41 followed by 1 or 2 ifnecessary and#2 To cancel call diversi

35EnglishSPECIAL CALLSSPECIAL CALLSShort Data Messages (SDM)Short data messages may be set up, sent andreceived using the radio keypad and controls.Ou

36EnglishSPECIAL CALLSTo view the calls in the list via the menu:To save an SDM to be retained after the radiois switched off.Note: You must exit the

37EnglishSPECIAL CALLSDeleting Messages from the Data Calls List Status/Voice Call replies to an SDMWhere an SDM contains a calling partynumber, the r

2EnglishCONTENTSSpecialCalls... 35Short data Messages (SDM) . . . . . . . . . . 35ReceivinganSDM ... 35MakinganSDM...

38EnglishSPECIAL CALLSMaking an SDM CallSDM Calls may be initiated in three differentways:1. Via the keypad using a Call modifier2. Via the Contact Li

39EnglishSPECIAL CALLSTo initiate a Data call via the contact listIn this method data may consist of alphanumericcharacters which are pre-programmed i

40EnglishSPECIAL CALLSStatus CallsA status is a code for transmitting prearrangedmessages, e.g. status “05” may indicate“Return to Base”.Making a Stat

41EnglishSPECIAL CALLSNote: The c key only functions when you are inthe contact list menu option.Receiving a Status CallYour radio receives a Status C

42EnglishSPECIAL CALLSEmergency CallsAn emergency call allows you the highest formof priority calling and normally takesprecedence over all other call

43EnglishSPECIAL CALLSPriority CallsA priority call allows you to gain priority overother users of the system when requesting acall.To initiate a prio

44EnglishSPECIAL CALLSDTMFDTMF means Dual Tone Multi Frequency andis used when the radio is required to operate ina radio system with an interface to

45EnglishPERSONALITYPERSONALITYThe personalities described below areprogrammed into your radio by your dealer andare accessible either via the persona

46EnglishPERSONALITYIncoming calls to fixed and dynamic groupnumbers are detailed in Receiving a Call anddisplayed under Call Progress - Receiving.To

47EnglishPERSONALITYIn the conventional mode, the radio isequipped with a time out timer. A speechlimitation alert tone will sound a few secondsbefore

3EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWRADIO OVERVIEWThis user guide covers the operation of theGP680 Portable Radio.Please read pages 57 to 59 before using this radio

48EnglishPERSONALITY8 The display will be held for 2 seconds whileyour radio retunes to the new personality.Your radio will returnto the idle state:Fr

49EnglishFEATURESFEATURESVOICE STORAGEVoice storage allows you to perform variousvoice related tasks which include voicerecorder and voice message fac

50EnglishFEATURESTo record a memo:1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE.2c to enter Menu Mode.3+ or e until:4c to select:5+ or e until:6c to select:7 Press and h

51EnglishFEATURESTo playback a recorded call or memo:To delete a recorded call or memo:1 EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE.2c to enter Menu Mode.3+ or e until:

52EnglishFEATURESVoice MessageYoucanpre-recordagreetingsmessagetobeautomatically played to a caller when you areabsent and the voice message facility

53EnglishFEATURESTo playback a message from callers:1 Enter the Missed Calls list as detailed inRADIO CALLS - Missed Calls.2 AnycallshavingaVsuffixhav

54EnglishFEATURESCall ProgressWhen in operation, your radio monitors eachstep in setting up a call whether sending orreceiving. These steps are displa

55EnglishFEATURESCall Progress - ReceivingTone Display CommentDCaller IDA call is being receivedon OACSURingToneCaller IDA call is being receivedon FO

56EnglishFEATURESCall Progress - Cancelling a callTone Display CommentCall Progress - Ending a callTone Display CommentD/GCancellingCall successfully

57EnglishSAFETYSAFETY INFORMATIONSafe and Efficient Operation of MotorolaTwo-Way RadiosThis section provides information and instructions forthe safe

4EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWProgrammable ButtonsSeveral of your radio buttons can beprogrammed (by Customer ProgrammingSoftware CPS) to activate the radio f

58EnglishSAFETYPortable Radio Operation andEME ExposureWhen transmitting with a portableradio, hold the radio in a verticalposition with its microphon

59EnglishSAFETYBlasting Caps and AreasTo avoid possible interference with blastingoperations, turn off your radio when you are nearelectrical blasting

60EnglishNOTESNOTES

5EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWRecord/Play-back(Voice Recorder)*To record/play-back incoming calls or memo usingvoice recorder feature.Record/Play-back(Voice M

6EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWMenu KeysMenu/Select Key cUsed to enter the Menu Mode. When you are in theMenuMode,thiskeyisalsousedtomakemenuselections.Note: W

7EnglishRADIO OVERVIEW+eMenu Navigationcon/offc to enter Menu Mode.+ to e to scroll through the list.c to select Menu item.x to return to previous men