Air-Bus P8GR User manual
P8GR
User Guide
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Airbus Defence and Space Oy, declare under our sole responsibility that
the product P8GR is in conformity with the Directive 2011/65/EC (ROHS) and
the following essential requirements of the Directive 2014/53/EU (RED):
Article 3.1a, 3.1b and 3.2.
Copies of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at https://cinfodin-airbusds.com
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to separate collection at the product end-of-life. This applies to your device but also to any
enhancements marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted
municipal waste. Please deliver this product after operational life to your distributor or sales
representative for recycling.
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A pocket-size quick guide has been delivered with your pager to help you get started. If necessary, you
can download it at https://cinfodin-airbusds.com or order it through your Airbus Defence and Space
representative.
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Contents
FOR YOUR SAFETY................. 7
General information................. 10
Carrying ......................................... 10
Access codes................................. 10
Modes of operation ........................ 10
Transmission barring ..................... 10
Network selection........................... 11
Using your pager in wet and damp
conditions....................................... 11
Remote SDS control ...................... 12
1. Getting started ..................... 13
Install the battery............................ 13
Insert the smart card ...................... 13
Charge the battery ......................... 15
Switch the pager on and off ........... 16
Lock the keys (Keyguard) .............. 17
2. Your P8GR............................ 18
Idle screen ..................................... 19
Indicators .................................... 19
Key functions .............................. 20
Scroll key shortcuts..................... 20
Light indicator................................. 20
Accessory connectors.................... 21
Home station.................................. 21
Inserting the pager to/detaching
the pager from the home station. 22
Vibration alert................................. 23
Display indicators........................... 23
Notifications ................................... 24
3. Using your pager ................. 26
Access a menu function................. 26
Menu list......................................... 27
Go to menu .................................... 28
Power menu with the power key.... 29
4. Callout messaging............... 30
Icons .............................................. 30
Callout messaging icons............. 30
Receiving a callout alert................. 30
Audiovisual indications and alert
tones ........................................... 31
Callout mode............................... 31
Callout message ......................... 31
Reading a callout message ........ 31
Acknowledging a callout message. 32
Acknowledging a callout message
directly on the display ................. 32
Acknowledging a callout message
in the Callout messages folder ... 32
Callout acknowledgement
sending not successful ............... 33
Callout messages not requiring an
acknowledgement....................... 33
Rejecting a callout message.......... 34
Rejecting a callout message
directly on the display ................. 34
Rejecting a callout message in
the Callout messages folder ....... 34
Deleting callout messages............. 34
Deleting a callout message
directly on the display ................. 34
Deleting a callout message in
the Callout messages folder ....... 34
Protecting callout messages.......... 35
Protecting a callout message...... 35
Deleting a protected callout
message ..................................... 35
5. Status messaging ................ 36
Icons .............................................. 36
Status messaging icons .............. 36
Situation messaging icons .......... 37
Sending status messages.............. 37
Sending a status message/situation
indicator ...................................... 37
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Sending a status message not
successful ................................... 37
Sending a situation indicator not
successful ................................... 38
Receiving status messages/situation
indicators........................................ 38
Deleting status messages.............. 38
6. Text messaging.................... 39
Icons .............................................. 39
Text messaging icons ................. 39
Receiving text messages............... 39
Receiving flash messages ............. 40
Protecting text messages............... 40
Protecting a text message .......... 40
Deleting a protected text
message ..................................... 40
Deleting text message ................... 41
7. Audio profiles....................... 42
Audio profiles settings................. 42
8. Home station ........................ 43
Home station settings ................. 43
9. Settings................................. 44
Volume........................................ 44
Device settings ........................... 44
Security codes ............................ 44
Smart card settings ..................... 44
Screen saver............................... 45
Time and date settings ............... 46
User role ..................................... 46
10. Alarm clock ........................ 47
11. Service menu ..................... 48
12. Direct mode ........................ 49
Basics ............................................ 49
Start direct mode communication .. 49
Activate direct mode ................... 49
Direct mode messages .................. 50
13. Battery information............ 51
Charging and discharging.............. 51
CARE AND MAINTENANCE .... 53
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ......................... 54
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or
illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information.
SWITCH ON SAFELY
Do not switch the device on when wireless device use is prohibited
or when it may cause interference or danger.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the
vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should
be road safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which
could affect performance.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS
Follow any restrictions. Switch the pager off near medical
equipment.
USE IN AIRCRAFT OR AT AIRPORT MAY BE PROHIBITED
Follow any restrictions. Wireless devices can cause interference in
aircraft. Airport professionals using wireless devices should follow
the special guidance and instructions issued by their own
organisation.
SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELLING
Don't use the pager at a refuelling point. Don't use near fuel or
chemicals.
SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING
Follow any restrictions. Don't use the pager where blasting is in
progress.
USE SENSIBLY
Use only in the normal position as explained in the product
documentation. Don't touch the antenna area unnecessarily.
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QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.
ENHANCEMENTS AND BATTERIES
Use only approved enhancements and batteries. Do not connect
incompatible products.
Unplug the charger from the mains plug and the radio when not in
use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for prolonged
periods.
Never use any charger or battery that is damaged, bloated, or is
found getting uncomfortably hot during the use or charging.
BACK-UP COPIES
Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all
important information.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for
detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
ABOUT YOUR PAGER
The pager described in this guide is approved for use on the TETRA network.
Contact your service provider for more information about networks.
When using the features in this pager, obey all laws and respect privacy and
legitimate rights of others.
Warning: To use any features in this pager, other than the alarm
clock, the pager must be switched on. Do not switch the pager on
when wireless device use may cause interference or danger.
Your pager and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of
reach of small children.
Network Services
To use the pager you must have service from a wireless service provider.
Many of the features in this pager depend on features in the wireless network
and device configuration to function. These Network Services may not be
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available on all networks or you may have to make specific arrangements
with your service provider before you can utilize Network Services. Your
service provider may need to give you additional instructions for their use
and explain what charges will apply. Some networks may have limitations
that affect how you can use Network Services. For instance, some networks
may not support all language-dependent characters and services.
Your service provider may have requested that certain features be disabled
or not activated in your pager. Contact your service provider for more
information.
Enhancements, batteries, and chargers
Always switch the pager off and disconnect the charger before removing the
battery.
Check the model number of any charger before use with this pager.
Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements
approved by Airbus DS SLC for use with this particular model. The
use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and
may be dangerous.
For availability of approved enhancements, please check with your dealer.
When you disconnect the power cord of any enhancement, grasp and pull
the plug, not the cord.
Important: Enhancements to be used with this pager do not meet
the same durability or water resistance specifications as the pager
itself. For example, all the chargers are only to be used in dry
conditions. They should never be used when damp or wet.
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General information
Carrying
You can carry your pager without any aid in your pocket or handbag, or with a
wrist strap, a belt clip (vertical or horizontal carrying) or a belt carrying case.
Access codes
If the device code request is enabled in your pager, the code is requested
each time the pager is switched on. The factory setting for the four-digit
device code is 1234.
To prevent unauthorised use of your pager, change the codes. Keep the new
codes secret and in a safe place separate from your pager.
Modes of operation
Your pager has two modes of operation: network mode and direct mode. In
the network mode, the pager operates using the TETRA network. In the direct
mode, the pager operates without the network, so that the devices
communicate directly with each other. In the direct mode, only some functions
of the pager are available. For more information on the direct mode, see
Direct mode on page 49.
Transmission barring
When transmission barring is active, the pager does not send any signals to
the network, and only limited network services are available. In the network
mode, the pager can only receive messages and statuses addressed to talk
groups, providing that the pager is registered to the network. In the direct
mode, the pager can receive messages and statuses. When transmission
barring is active, the pager cannot re-register to the network, for example, if it
is switched off and then on again.
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The limited network services in the network mode are only available in the
coverage area of the network cell where the pager was last registered. The
pager cannot register to other network cells while transmission barring is
active, and therefore the area of operation may be limited.
To activate or deactivate transmission barring, select
Menu
Settings
Device settings
TX barring
On or Off. Transmission barring
should be active before you enter the area where you want transmission to be
barred. or is displayed in the idle mode when transmission barring is
active. Depending on predefined pager settings, the pager may send a
notification message to the network about the activation. is displayed if the
message does not need to be sent or message sending failed, and is
displayed if the message has been sent.
Network selection
In addition to your predefined home network, you may be able to select other
networks in which your pager can operate (network service), for example, if
you are not in the coverage area of your home network. The network can be
changed automatically or manually.
Select
Menu
Settings
Device
settings
Network
Automatic or Manual.
Some services are network dependent, so the availability of services may
change when the network is changed. In addition, the availability of groups
may change when the network is changed.
Using your pager in wet and damp conditions
•
You can use this pager in the rain, but do not submerge it in water
•
If the pager or its connectors have been exposed to salt water, you must
carefully wipe them dry
•
Before opening the back cover, dry the pager to prevent water from
reaching the interior of the pager. The battery is not water resistant
•
Never charge the pager when its connectors are wet or damp
•
Never use a damp pager with enhancements that have an electrical
function (such as a home station)
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Note:
Make sure the interior of your pager and the back cover seals
are dry, clean, and free of any foreign objects. Foreign objects may
damage the seals against water.
Remote SDS control
When the remote short data service (SDS) control is activated in your pager,
your pager can be controlled over the air with an SDS message. Your
organisation defines the features that can be controlled remotely. The pager
may ask you a confirmation before the remote control command is activated.
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1. Getting started
Install the battery
Always switch the pager off and disconnect the charger before removing the
battery.
1. To remove the battery, press the
release button (1), lift it upwards
(2), and take the battery out.
2. To insert the battery, slide the
upper locking hooks of the battery
into the locking slots of the pager
body (1). Press the bottom part of
the battery into its position, until it
clicks (2).
Insert the smart card
Always switch the pager off and disconnect the charger before inserting the
smart card.
1. Remove the battery (see Install the battery on page 13).
2. Open the cover of the smart card slot.
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3. Slide the smart card holder to the
Unlock direction.
4. Open the holder.
5. Insert the smart card, close the holder
and slide it to the Lock direction.
6. Close the cover of the smart card slot.
7. Insert the battery.
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Charge the battery
1. Connect the USB cable to
the USB charger.
2. Open the protective cover
of the USB connector on
the side of your pager, and
connect the USB cable to
the connector.
3. Connect the charger to an
AC wall outlet.
The battery indicator bar
starts to scroll. Charging is
briefly displayed if the pager is switched on. You can use the pager while
charging.
If the battery is completely empty, it may take a few minutes before the
charging indication appears on the display or any selections can be made.
4. The battery is fully charged when the battery indicator bar stops scrolling,
and Battery full is briefly displayed if the pager is switched on.
If
Not charging
is displayed, charging has been suspended. Wait for a while,
disconnect the charger, plug it in again, and retry. If charging still fails,
contact your dealer.
Use only Airbus DS SLC approved batteries, and recharge your battery only
with Airbus DS SLC approved chargers designated for this pager.
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Switch the pager on and off
1. Press and hold the power button to switch the pager on and off.
2. If the pager asks for a device code, enter the four-digit device code
(displayed as ****) by selecting each number with the down or up scroll key
and with
Select
key, and by accepting the code with
OK
.
3. If the pager asks for a PIN code, enter the PIN code by selecting each
number with the down or up scroll key and with
Select
key, and by
accepting the code with
OK
. When a smart card is used, the pager might
ask for a PIN code.
For more information, see Access codes on page 10.
Your pager has an internal antenna. The antenna is
located On the left side of the pager.
Note:
As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna area unnecessarily when the pager is switched on. Contact
with the antenna affects service quality and may cause the pager to
operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Avoiding
contact with the antenna while operating the pager optimises the
antenna performance and the battery life.
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Lock the keys (Keyguard)
You can lock and unlock the keys of the pager in the idle screen by pressing
the middle selection key and after that the power key .
Note: If the keys are locked, you cannot switch off the pager by
pressing and holding the power key . You must first unlock the
pager.
You can set the automatic keyguard on or off via
Menu
Settings
Device
settings
Automatic keyg.
On
Off
When you have set the keygard on, you
also need to define the delay for the automatic activation of the keyguard. If
the automatic keyguard is activated with
Menu
, the pager switches to the idle
screen when locking the keys.
The on/off setting of the automatic keyguard may also be available in the
Go
to
menu. See Go to menu on page 28.
When the automatic keyguard is active, the keyguard indicator is shown
in the upper status bar, no keypad tones are given and you cannot press any
key. Warning tones and alarm tones are normally given when the keys are
locked.
Note:
When a callout alert message is received, the keyguard is
deactivated automatically, if it is active. After the callout mode has
ended and you have closed the callout message, the keyguard is
activated again.
See also Device settings on page 44.
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2. Your P8GR
Keys:
•
You can find the power key on the top of the pager. Pressing and
holding the power key switches the power on and off. Pressing the power
key quickly in the idle screen opens the power menu. See Power menu
with the power key on page 29.
•
The function of the middle selection key and the upper and the lower
selection keys depends on the guiding text shown on the display.
See also Key functions on page 20.
•
The scroll keys and are used to scroll through lists and text
lines in the menus. In the idle screen the keys can have different functions
that can be predefined with Taqto programming tool. See also Scroll key
shortcuts on page 20.
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Display:
•
Upper status bar (volume level indicator, role indicator, clock)
•
Selected availability status (the 1st line): e.g.
On duty
•
Network information or audio profile if other than
General
(the 2nd line):
e.g.
No service
,
Direct mode
,
Silent
•
Selected user role or date (the 3rd line): e.g.
Fire fighter
•
Lower status bar: signal and battery indicators
•
Selection key labels: e.g.
Go to, Status
and
Menu
Idle screen
When you have switched on the pager and it is ready for use and you have
not pressed any key, the idle screen is shown.
You can also go to the idle screen by pressing
Exit
or pressing and holding
Back
when browsing in an option of the
Menu
.
Indicators
The following indicators appear in the idle screen:
Signal indicator in the lower status bar in the network
mode, shows the signal strength of the cellular network at
your current location. The longer the bar, the stronger the
signal.
Signal indicator in the lower status bar, indicates that the
pager is out of service.
Signal indicator in the lower status bar, indicates that the
pager is in direct mode.
Battery indicator in the lower status bar, shows the
battery charge level. The longer the bar, the more power
in the battery.
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Key functions
In the idle screen:
•
The middle selection key is
Menu
that allows you to access the menu
•
The upper selection key is
Status
that gives a list of availability statuses.
You can send/change your status by selecting one of the options in the list
and pressing
Send
•
The lower selection key is
Go to
that allows you to easily and quickly
access a personal set of menu items. Your pager has a default
Go to
menu, but you can define and organise yourself the options of the menu.
To edit the content of this menu, see Go to menu on page 28
Scroll key shortcuts
The default function for the scroll keys in the idle screen is the volume
control. When you press the up or down scroll key, the volume display opens
and adjusts the volume one level up (when pressing the up scroll key) or
down (when pressing the down scroll key). Note that you cannot adjust the
volume when the Silent profile is active.
Note that the above mentioned functions are default values for scroll keys
and . Your organisation can predefine also different functions for
these keys.
Light indicator
There is a light indicator on top of the pager. It
allows to indicate different kinds of events, for
example, configuring, receiving messages,
charging and failing an operation.
Your organisation can predefine different functions
for the light indicator.
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