Motorola T6210 User Manual

Models T6200, T6210, and T6220A@6864110R40@6864110R40-C010068B1 T6200 front.fm Page 1 Tuesday, February 20, 2001 12:08 PM

Safety and General Information8FacilitiesTo avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility whe

Safety and General Information9Hearing AidsSome wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want

Safety and General Information10Operational WarningsFor Vehicles with an Air BagDo not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the ai

Safety and General Information11Operational CautionsAntennasDo not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into

Safety and General Information12Single-Unit ChargerBatteriesSave these Instructions1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.2. Do not operate the

Safety and General Information137. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal

Getting Started14Getting StartedBasic Operation of Your RadioUse P (Power) to:Use \ to:Use ( (Call) to:MicrophoneUse [ and ] to:Use M to:- Talk on the

Getting Started15000884-OBelt Clip- Squeeze the top and bottom of the clip to attach or detach the clip from the radio. Note: The belt clip hold

Getting Started16Installing BatteriesYour radio uses three AA batteries or a rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery.Some radio packages incl

Getting Started17• Remove and replace batteries so the + marking matches the one in the compartment or the NiMH charge contacts are facing out toward

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Getting Started18Battery MeterThe battery meter on the top-left corner of the display shows how much battery power you have. It shows d (full), b (two

Getting Started19Charging the NiMH BatteryCharge the NiMH battery overnight (16 hours) before using it for the first time, it will only need up to fou

Getting Started20Charging StatusThe Light Indicator shows the charging status when the charger is connected to the radio, the NiMH battery, or the cha

Getting Started21Charging DockThe charging dock provides drop-in charging convenience. The charging dock can be mounted or placed on any flat surface

Getting Started22• Position the charger with the hook on the light indicator end over the left slot.• Snap the hook on the cord end into the right slo

Getting Started23Turning On Your RadioPress and Hold Normal Menu ModePThe radio beeps and the screen temporarily displays every image.The red light ab

Getting Started24Your Radio’s DisplayTurning Off Your RadioTo turn off your radio press and hold P for one second. The radio beeps and the display go

Getting Started25Changing Settings While Turning On Your RadioThe following table lists additional functions you can set by pressing and holding speci

Getting Started26Accessing and Setting FeaturesAlmost everything you can do with your radio is done using the same basic key sequence! Use your radio’

Getting Started27BacklightBeing in the dark is never a problem. Your radio has a backlight that turns on automatically any time you press a button. Th

Introduction1Introduction Hi, I’m QuickStart and I’m going to help you get started! The Motorolaâ Talkabout® T6200, T6210, and T6220 radios are durabl

Talking and Listening28Talking and ListeningBefore You Can TalkTo talk with someone on your two-way radio, both of you must be on the same channel, in

Talking and Listening29Setting the Interference Eliminator CodeYou can specify a different code for each channel. To set a channel and code combinatio

Talking and Listening30To TalkPress and hold M and talk two-to-three inches away from the microphone. When you’re finished, just release M (Press and

Talking and Listening31Using AccessoriesMake sure the radio is turned off before plugging audio accessories into the accessory port. Before you place

Alerts32AlertsAlerts allow members of your group to notify each other that they want to talk. Alerts can be audible, visual, or vibrating.You can also

Alerts33Ring Only (T6200 Only)The ring feature rings the call tone you’ve selected to notify you of two-way radio reception. When you set this feature

Alerts34Ring and/or VibraCall® (T6210 and T6220 Only)Your radio features Ring and/or VibraCall®, a vibrating alert to notify you of two-way radio rece

Alerts35Talk Confirmation ToneWhenever you turn on the talk confirmation tone feature, your two-way radio transmits a unique tone when you finish tran

Hands-Free Use (VOX)36Hands-Free Use (VOX)Hands-Free Use With AccessoriesVOX allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking while using VOX accessorie

Hands-Free Use (VOX)37Setting Sensitivity LevelThe sensitivity level allows you to compensate for background noise when using an accessory. If you are

Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.âReg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.© 2000,

Privacy38PrivacyEavesdrop Reducer (T6210 and T6220 Only)Your radio has the Eavesdrop Reducer feature, a scramble code that makes your transmissions so

Privacy39QuieT6000™The QuieT6000TM function helps ensure uninterrupted communication among Motorola Talkabout T6200 and T6300 series radios - it helps

Privacy40QuieT6000™ (Continued)If you have a T6200 radio with QuieT6000 on and want to talk to others in your group who also have QuieT6000 on, you mu

Weather (T6220 Only)41Weather (T6220 Only)You can’t change the weather, but you can be prepared for it whenever you take your Motorola Talkabout T6220

Weather (T6220 Only)42Setting the Weather ChannelYour radio receives eight NOAA frequencies. See the Frequency and Code Charts beginning on page 48 fo

Weather (T6220 Only)43Setting the Weather AlertIf you set the weather alert and switch back to two-way mode, o is displayed. Whenever NOAA transmits a

Other Important Features44Other Important FeaturesLockTo avoid accidentally changing radio operation, the Lock feature locks the Menu, Volume Control,

Other Important Features45Scanning (Continued)To start scanning, briefly press ) (Scan/Monitor). Your channel/code screen displays h and begins to scr

Other Important Features46ResetYou can reset your radio’s menu settings to the factory settings by turning it on while pressing and holding M and \ or

Use and Care47Use and CareIf the radio gets wet...Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior.Do not immerse in water. Do not use alcohol or cleaning

Contents3ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Safety and General Infor

Frequency and Code Charts48Frequency and Code ChartsThe charts on these pages provide frequency and code compatibility information. These charts are u

Frequency and Code Charts49Carrier squelch (0) disables interference eliminator codes. This allows you to monitor all activity on the channel you are

Troubleshooting50TroubleshootingSymptom Try This:No PowerReposition or replace alkaline batteries.Recharge or replace NiMH battery.Message not transmi

Troubleshooting51Message not receivedConfirm radios have the same channel and interference eliminator code settings.Make sure M is NOT being pressed w

Troubleshooting52Cannot access all menusorCannot display desired iconVerify whether Simple Menu is activated. Disable Simple Menu by pressing \ while

Motorola Limited Warranty53Motorola Limited WarrantyMotorola Personal Communications Products Purchased in the United States and CanadaI. What This Wa

Motorola Limited Warranty54III. Who is CoveredThis warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser, only.IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty Prob

Motorola Limited Warranty55VI. What This Warranty Does Not Cover• Products that are operated in combination with ancillary or peripheral equipment or

Motorola Limited Warranty56neglect such as dropping the Products onto hard surfaces; (d) contact with water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy perspirat

Motorola Limited Warranty57VII. Some Other LimitationsThis is Motorola’s complete warranty for the Products, and states your exclusive remedies. This

Contents4Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Eavesdrop Reducer (T6210 and T6220 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38QuieT6000™ . . .

Motorola Limited Warranty58VIII.Patent and Software ProvisionsAt Motorola’s expense, we will defend you, and pay costs and damages that may be finally

Motorola Limited Warranty59such software. The software may be copied into, used in and redistributed with only those Products that are associated wit

Computer Software CopyrightsThe Motorola equipment described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor

FCC License Not RequiredChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this r

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68•No license fee or airtime charges! •Weather-resistant •Quick release Swivel Belt Clip included•Up to 2 mile range*Depending on terrain and conditio

Channel #Ring AlertVibraCall® QuieT6000™ Channel Scan Battery MeterWeather Volume Eavesdrop ReducerCodeLock OnHands FreeCall ToneAutomatic Power OffSi

Safety and General Information5Safety and General InformationImportant Information on Safe and Efficient OperationRead This Information Before Using Y

T6200-Series Two-Way Radio Menu MapTo switch between Two-Way mode and Weather mode (T6220 only) press and hold Q.T6220 Radio Weather Feature MapPress

Safety and General Information6• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986• International

Safety and General Information7Two-Way Radio OperationWhen using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a vertical position with