Motorola T4300 - Talkabout FRS User manual

Model T4300
@6864110R08@
6864110R08-O
011299-O
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Introduction
Introduction
Motorola Talkabout T4300 radios operate on Family Radio Service (FRS)
designated frequencies. This license-free, two-way radio service was established
specifically for family and group recreational use. Use of this radio outside the
country where it was intended to be distributed is subject to government regulations
and may be prohibited. Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to
properly operate radio before use.
For a copy of a large-print version of this guide, or for product-
related questions, please contact:
1-800-353-2729 U.S.A.
1-800-461-4575 Canada
1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)
On the web, please refer to: www.motorola.com/talkabout
Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola product!
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 or other service. Registration is
not required for warranty coverage. To register your product on-line, visit
www.motorola.com/warranty/radios.
Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service
of your Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy
of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status.
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Contents
Safety and General Information . . . . 1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning On/Off Your Radio . . . . . . . .9
Radio Etiquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Diagram of Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Low Battery Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Talking and Listening . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Talk Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Time-out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Keypad Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Call Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Roger Beep
Talk Confirmation Tone . . . . . . . .14
Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
FCC License Not Required . . . . . . . .25
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Safety and General Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RADIO
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety
information contained in user guides published prior to July 2000. For information
regarding radio use in a hazardous atmosphere please refer to the Factory Mutual
(FM) Approval Manual Supplement or Instruction Card, which is included with radio
models that offer this capability.
Transmit and Receive Procedure
Your two-way radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. To transmit (talk), you must
push the 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:
• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal
Regulations; 47 CFR part 2 sub-part J
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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
•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1998
•Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to
Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz
to 300 GHz, 1999
•Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications
(Electromagnetic Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 1999 (applicable
to wireless phones only)
To assure optimal radio performance and make sure human exposure to radio
frequency electromagnetic energy is within the guidelines set forth in the above
standards, always adhere to the following procedures:
PORTABLE RADIO OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate
FCC regulations.
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DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the radio to operate at a higher power level than
needed.
Two-way Radio Operation
When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in a
vertical position with the microphone one to two inches (2.5 to 5 cm) away
from the lips.
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.
Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC/Health Canada RF
exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the Motorola-supplied or approved
body-worn accessories, and are not using the radio held in the normal use position,
ensure the radio and its antenna are at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from your
body when transmitting.
Data Operation
When using any data feature of the radio, with or without an accessory cable,
position the radio and its antenna at least one inch (2.5 cm) away from
the body.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories visit our website at www.mot.com.
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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.
•AIRCRAFT
When instructed to do so, turn off your radio when on board an aircraft. Any use
of a radio must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew
instructions.
•MEDICAL DEVICES
Pacemakers
The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum
separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld
wireless radio and a pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with
the independent research by, and recommendations of, the United States Food
and Drug Administration.
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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.
•turn the radio OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless radio may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician
may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Safety and General Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio in the area where you drive.
Always obey them.
When using your radio while driving, please:
•Give full attention to driving and to the road.
•Use hands-free operation, if available.
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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. Air bags inflate with great force. If a portable radio is placed in
the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled
with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
•POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, unless it is a radio type especially qualified for use in such areas as
“Intrinsically Safe.”Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas.
Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above include
fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would
normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially
explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.
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