Motorola HT1250 User's Guide

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8EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWHT1250 Limited-Keypad ModelOn/Off/Volume KnobLCD ScreenMicrophoneMenu Keys(programmable)Side Button 1 (A)Push-to-Talk (PTT)LED I

9EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWOn/Off/Volume KnobTurns the radio on or off, and adjusts the radio’s volume.Channel Selector KnobSwitches the radio to different

10EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWFunction Indicator Short Press Long Press Hold Down Page ButtonEmergency(Top button only)EInitiate Emer-gency Alert.Cancel Eme

11EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWPush-to-Talk (PTT) ButtonPress and hold down this button to talk; release it to listen.MicrophoneWhen sending a message, hold t

12EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWMenu/Select Key )Used to enter Menu Mode. When in Menu Mode, this key is also used to make menu selections.Exit Key (Used to

13EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWEntering Characters Using the KeypadNumber of Times Key is PressedKey123456789101100()<>11&%# *2ABC2abc23DEF3def34GH

14EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWLCD ScreenThe top two screen rows display menu and radio status information: Symbol IndicationACompandingThe Companding feature

15EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWHPriority 2 Scan( steady)During Scan, indicates that there is some activity on a Priority 2 channel.JTalkaroundYou are not tra

16EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWAUDIO INDICATORS FOR PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONSIn addition to having visual indicators, some programmable buttons use tones to indica

17EnglishGETTING STARTEDGETTING STARTEDBATTERY INFORMATIONCharging the BatteryIf a battery is new, or its charge level is very low, you will need to c

18EnglishGETTING STARTEDBattery Charge StatusYou can check battery charge status by holding down the preprogrammed Battery Gauge button (see page 10)

19EnglishGETTING STARTEDAttaching the Battery Removing the Battery1 Fit the extensions at the bottom of the battery into the bottom slots on the radio

20EnglishGETTING STARTEDACCESSORY INFORMATIONAttaching the AntennaRemoving the AntennaTurn the antenna clockwise to attach it.Turn the antenna counter

21EnglishGETTING STARTEDAttaching the Belt Clip Removing the Belt Clip1 Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery.2 Press the belt

22EnglishGETTING STARTEDAttaching the Side Connector CoverTURNING THE RADIO ON OR OFF1 Place the loop (attached to the side connector cover) over the

23EnglishGETTING STARTEDADJUSTING THE VOLUMESELECTING A ZONEA zone is a group of up to 16 channels. To access a channel in a zone, you need to select

24EnglishGETTING STARTEDSENDING A CALL RECEIVING A CALL1 Turn your radio on.2 Use the Channel Selector knob to select the desired channel.3 Hold the r

25EnglishRADIO CALLSRADIO CALLSMAKING A SELECTIVE CALLYou can make a selective call to a particular radio or group of radios, provided the signalling

26EnglishRADIO CALLSSENDING A CALL ALERT™ PAGEYou can alert another person by sending a Call Alert page.To send a Call Alert page:RECEIVING A CALL ALE

27EnglishRADIO CALLSRADIO CHECKThis feature allows you to determine if a radio is within range without disturbing the user of the radio. Radio Check c

1EnglishCONTENTSCONTENTSComputer Software Copyrights. . . . . . . . . . 3Product Safety and RF ExposureCompliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28EnglishRADIO CALLSAn Emergency Alert can be programmed to do one of the following:•show E and sound a tone–or–•show E (silent Emergency)–or–• activa

29EnglishRADIO CALLSREPEATER OR TALKAROUND J MODETalkaround Mode enables you to communicate with another radio when either:• the repeater is not ope

30EnglishRADIO CALLSSETTING THE POWER LEVEL BEach channel in your radio has a predefined transmit power level that can be changed.• High power (S) a

31EnglishRADIO CALLSNAME AND CALL TONE TAGGING You can program your radio to sound a particular alert tone when a specific user is calling (name tone

32EnglishRADIO CALLSTo tag a type of radio call:8+ or ? until you see and hear the tone you want to use for this name.9 ) to confirm the selection.You

33EnglishSCANSCANYou can monitor multiple channels and receive any calls that are transmitted on them. Sixteen different channels can be programmed in

34EnglishSCANDELETING A NUISANCE CHANNELIf a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (a “nuisance” channel), use the Scan button to temp

35EnglishSCANTo Add or Delete Channels in a Scan List:Prioritizing a Channel in a Scan ListYou may want to check the activity on one or two channels m

36EnglishSCANNote: Even if there is activity on a non-prioritychannel, your radio will automaticallyswitch to an active priority channel andindicate t

37EnglishPHONEPHONEIf your radio has access to a telephone system, you can make a phone call. To do this, your radio must send an access code to a sta

2EnglishCONTENTSScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Starting or Stopping Scan G. . . . . . . . . 33Talkback . . . . . . .

38EnglishPHONEMODIFYING THE PHONE LIST KYou can modify a phone list in three ways: • Add an entry• Delete an entry• Edit an existing entryThe K symbol

39EnglishPHONETo Delete an Entry:3) to select Program Lists4+ or ? until Phone List5) to select Phone List6+ or ? until Add Entry?7 ) to

40EnglishPHONETo Edit an Entry (for full-keypad radios only):9 ) to select the entry.You will see) again to confirm the deletion.You will see10( to re

41EnglishAUDIO/TONE SETTINGSAUDIO/TONE SETTINGSYou can customize the audio and tone feature settings on your radio by:1) to enter Menu Mode.2+ or ? un

42EnglishAUDIO/TONE SETTINGSCall Tone Tag Assigns a specific tone when receiving a specific type of radio call (see page 32 for details).Standard Aler

43EnglishUTILITIESUTILITIESYou can customize some of your radio’s features by:1) to enter Menu Mode.2+ or ? until 3) to select 4+ or ? until you s

44EnglishUTILITIESReminder AlarmSets the alarm, or turns it on or off (see page 45). Alarm OnAlarm OffSet Time?Option boardActivates/deactivates the o

45EnglishUTILITIESSETTING THE TIMETo set the time:1) to enter Menu Mode.2+ or ? until3) to select 4+ or ? until–or– until5) to confirm your selection

46EnglishUTILITIESNotes:Utilities.fm Page 46 Monday, September 30, 2002 2:10 PM

47EnglishWARRANTYWARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTYMOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTSI. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG:MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warra

3EnglishCONTENTSCOMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTSThe Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored i

48EnglishWARRANTYII. GENERAL PROVISIONS:This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA's responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, re

49EnglishWARRANTYV. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:A Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary man

50EnglishWARRANTYits settlement or compromise; andC should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a

51EnglishACCESSORIESACCESSORIESMotorola offers a number of accessories to enhance the productivity of your two-way radio. Many of the available access

52EnglishACCESSORIESHEADSETSREMOTE SPEAKER MICROPHONESADAPTERSBATTERIESANTENNASBDN6647_ Lightweight Headset, Single-MuffHMN9021_ Over-the-Head, Medium

Sending a Call1. Select appropriate zone.2. Turn Channel Selector knob to desired channel.3. Press PTT and speak clearly with mouth about 2.5 to 5 cm

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4EnglishCONTENTSNotes:88C37-A_PR_UG_HT1250_EngTOC.fm Page 4 Monday, September 30, 2002 2:02 PM

5EnglishSAFETYSAFETYPRODUCT SAFETY AND RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCEATTENTION! This radio is restricted to occupational use only to satisfy FCC RF energy e

6EnglishSAFETYNotes:SafetyNA.fm Page 6 Monday, September 30, 2002 2:06 PM

7EnglishRADIO OVERVIEWRADIO OVERVIEWPARTS OF THE RADIOHT1250 Full-Keypad ModelOn/Off/Volume KnobLCD ScreenMicrophoneKeypadMenu Keys(programmable)Side