Motorola T5300 User's Guide

Models T5300 and T5400@[email protected] Page 1 Friday, December 21, 2001 12:04 PM

Safety and General Information6OPERATIONAL WARNINGS• FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAGDo not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the a

Safety and General Information7OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS• ANTENNASDo not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into

Safety and General Information86. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleani

9Getting StartedGetting StartedTurning On/Off Your RadioRadio EtiquetteYour radio has multiple Channels shared on a “take turns” basis; other groups m

Diagram of Your Radio10Diagram of Your RadioUse P to:• Tu r n p ow er On/Off• Adjust volumeUse M to: • Ta lk• Save a settingUse ‰ to: • Transmit Call

11PowerPowerBatteriesT5300 and T5400 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline batteries or a NiCd rechargeable battery. A Rechargeable Upgrade Kit model numb

Power12Battery LifeThe following chart lists the appropriate battery life during Two-way Use* for AA Alkaline and NiCd batteries.*Two-way Use is defin

13PowerYou can charge the battery pack separate from the radio as follows:1. Plug the wire on the AC Power Supply into the plug on the Desk Stand.2.

Talking and Listening14Talking and ListeningTo communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same Channel (1-14) and Interference Eliminato

15Talking and ListeningChannel• With radio On, press \, Current Channel will begin to flash. • Use [ and ] to change Channel while flashing.• Press M

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Alerts16Monitor ButtonPressing Q lets you hear the radio’s volume level when you are not receiving so you can adjust the volume. It is also used to ch

17AlertsCall Tone The Call Tone obtains others’ attention before you start talking. Press ^ and users using the same Channel and Code (T5400 only) wil

Accessories18AccessoriesThere are many accessories (sold separately) available for T5300 and T5400 radios. For more information refer to the brochure

19TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem SolutionNo Power Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Erratic Display Reposition, replace or recharge ba

Troubleshooting20Hearing Other Conversation or Noise on a ChannelShared Channel may be in use, try another.Set Eliminator Code to 0 on a T5400 to comm

21Use and CareUse and CareIf the radio gets wet...To clean the radio, use a soft damp cloth.Do not immerse in water.Do not use alcohol or cleaning sol

Limited Warranty22Limited Warranty for Motorola Personal Communications Products and Accessories Purchased in the United States and CanadaI. What This

23Limited Warranty• Limited Lifetime Warranty Exception. The warranty is a limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first end-us

Limited Warranty24Accessories and software -- call the number designated for the product with which they are used. You will receive instructions on ho

25Limited Warranty• Rechargeable batteries that: (a) are charged by other than the Motorola-approved battery charger specified for charging such batte

IntroductionIntroductionMotorola Talkabout T5300 and T5400 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS) designated frequencies. This license-free, two

Limited Warranty26Flat-rate repair rates may apply to Products not covered by this warranty. To obtain information about Products needing repairs that

27Limited Warrantyyou notifying us promptly in writing when you receive notice of the claim; (b) you giving us sole control of the defense of the suit

Limited Warranty28To obtain information on Motorola Personal Communications Products, including warranty service, accessories and optional Extended Wa

29FCC LicenseFCC FCC License Not RequiredChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the F

Export Law Assurances30Patent InformationThis product is manufactured under one or more of the following United States patents. 5896277 5894292 586475

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36• Audible Call Tone(T5400) Multiple distinct ringing options so your group can identify who’s calling (T5300) One single audible Call Tone• Disabl

ContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Turning On/Off Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .9Radio Etiquette . . . . . . .

Safety and General Information1SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONREAD THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING Y

Safety and General Information2• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992• I

Safety and General Information3DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio to

Safety and General Information4ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITYNote: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic inter

Safety and General Information5• not carry the radio in the breast pocket.• use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interfere