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@6864110R06@ Models T5800 and T5820 6864110R06-O...
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Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola Product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your Motorola Product require an update of other service. Registration is not required for warranty coverage. To register your product on-line, visit www.motorola.com/ warranty/radios.
Push-to-Talk button; to receive (listen), release the Push-to-Talk button. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: •...
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• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 •...
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Body-worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC/Health Canada RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio on your body when transmitting, always place the radio in a Motorola supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this product.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE/COMPATIBILITY Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. • FACILITIES To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
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Persons with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. • not carry the radio in the breast pocket. • use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
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• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. OPERATIONAL WARNINGS • FOR VEHICLES WITH AN AIR BAG Do not place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
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BLASTING CAPS AND AREAS To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS •...
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6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 7. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1-800-418-3676 Or: http://www.fcc.gov 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...
Channel – your message may not be completely heard. Try changing the Channel to avoid Channel congestion or use the (T5800) to check for Channel activity. If you hear static while holding down Channel is clear to use.
• Lock the keypad (when held down and not in a menu) • Exit the menu (when pressed while in a menu) Accessory Jack Cover (T5820) to: • Monitor Channel Activity > < • Scroll through menus Microphone (T5800) or...
Power Batteries T5800 and T5820 radios operate with 3 AA Alkaline batteries or a NiCd rechargeable battery. A Rechargeable Upgrade Kit, model no. 53614 is available for your radio. Call 1-800-353-2729 (USA) or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) for the dealer nearest you or visit our website: www.motorola.com/talkabout.
Charging Desk Stand (Optional Accessory) The Charging Desk Stand provides drop-in charging convenience. The Charging Desk Stand can be placed on any flat surface, such as a desk or workbench. Charge the NiCd battery overnight (16 hours) before using it for the first time. 1.
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A depleted battery will recharge to full capacity within 14 hours. Note: For optimal battery life, remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours. Do not store the radio in the charger. Radio Channels Your two-way radio has 22 channels: Channel Numbers Channels 1-7 Channels 8-14 Channels 15-22 •...
Talking and Listening To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same Channel ( and Interference Eliminator Code ( • To maximize clarity, hold radio 2 to 3 inches from mouth. • Press and hold and speak into the microphone. LED Indicator Light glows continuously when transmitting.
Remember that FRS radios operate at 0.5 watts of transmit power. On channels1-7, your radio operates at 1 watt. In certain situations, when talking to FRS radios on channels 1-7, it is possible that they will be able to hear you, but you will not be able to hear them.
To unlock, press and hold for 3 seconds. (T5820) or (T5800) until you reach a clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to (T5820) or (T5800), lets you hear the radio’s volume is pressed for for 3 seconds. Now you will , and Scan (T5820 Only)
Scan (T5820 Only) By Scanning, you can monitor Channels and Codes for transmissions and lock in on the one that interests you. More importantly, you can find someone in your group who has accidentally changed Channels and is talking during your scan. To start scanning, briefly press and release the .
The Call Tone obtains others’ attention before you start talking. Press users using the same Channel and Code to hear your Call Tone. T5800 has 5 Call Tones. The T5820 has 10 call tones to choose. Setting the Call Tone to disables for at least 3 seconds.
• Setting the Call Tone to Roger Beep/Talk Confirmation Tone When you turn on this feature, your two-way radio transmits a unique tone when you finish transmitting. It’s like saying “Roger” or “Over” and lets others know you’re finished talking.
5. To receive, release Hands-Free Use/VOX With Compatible VOX Accessories VOX allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking while using VOX accessories connected to the radio. See the Motorola Talkabout Accessory Brochure for the available VOX accessories. until appears. Press appears in the same menu.
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VOX operation can be disabled by pressing audio accessory. There is a short delay between when you start talking and the radio transmits. Note: To order accessories, please refer to: www.motorola.com/talkabout Setting Sensitivity Level Adjusting your radio’s Sensitivity Level helps to minimize the possibility of unintended noises triggering a transmission, or enhances the ability to pick up quiet voices.
2. Pull belt-clip from the radio back. There are many accessories (sold separately) available for T5800 and T5820 radios. For more information refer to the brochure we’ve included with your radio, contact place of purchase or call Motorola 1-800-353-2729 USA 1-800-461-4575 Canada 1-800-739-7834 (TTY)
Troubleshooting Problem Solution No Power Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Erratic Display Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Make sure button is completely pressed while you transmit. Message Not Reposition, replace or recharge batteries. Transmitted Shared Channel may be in use, try another Channel. Confirm radios have same Channel settings and/or Interference Eliminator Code (helps minimize interference).
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Problem Solution Steel/concrete structures, heavy foliage and use in buildings and in vehicles will decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to Limited Talk improve transmission. Range Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt will decrease range.
Use and Care T5800 T5800 To clean the radio, use a Do not immerse Do not use alcohol soft damp cloth. in water. or cleaning solutions. If the radio gets wet... T5800 T5800 T5800 0200 0 Turn it off and remove Dry with soft cloth.
What This Warranty Covers Defects in materials and workmanship in the following new “Products” manufactured, sold or certified by Motorola, with which this limited warranty is included in/on the package: (a) wireless cellular telephones, pagers and two-way radios that operate via “Personal Radio Service”...
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• Limited Lifetime Warranty Exception. The warranty is a limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first end-user of the following products, only: (a) decorative covers, including bezel, PhoneWrap™ or case (any model); and (b) ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wire connection (this does not include ear buds or boom headsets that either transmit stereo sound or that are wireless, or both).
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You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola or our designated resource. If instructed to ship the Products, you must ship them with freight, duties and insurance prepaid. Regardless of where you are instructed to return the Products, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
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Products that have: (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) board serial numbers that do not match each other, or board serial numbers that do not match the housing; or (c) nonconforming or non-Motorola housings or parts. Any of these voids the warranty.
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VIII.Patent and Software Provisions At Motorola’s expense, we will defend you, and pay costs and damages that may be finally awarded against you, to the extent that a lawsuit is based on a claim that the...
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Products, as established by Motorola. Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement that is based upon the combination of the Products or parts furnished under this limited warranty with ancillary equipment, as defined in VI., above.
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Accessories and software -- call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used. DO NOT SHIP PRODUCTS TO THESE ADDRESSES – INSTEAD PLEASE CALL. To correspond with Motorola about the Products, please write us at http://www.motorola.com or at: Motorola, Inc.
Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the...
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MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, TALKABOUT, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola,...
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MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, TALKABOUT, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. • Durable, fixed antenna Maximizes talk range.