Motorola Talkabout T6200 User manual

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Models T6200, T6210, and T6220
TWO-WAY RADIO
User's Guide
Modèles T6200, T6210 et T6220
Manuel de l'utilisateur
RADIO BIDIRECTIONNELLE
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Introduction
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Introduction
Hi, I’m QuickStart and I’m going to help you get started!
The MotorolaâTalkabout®T6200, T6210, and T6220 radios
are durable two-way radios that operate on Family Radio
Service (FRS) frequencies, require no service fee or license,
and can be used anywhere in the United States and other
areas as listed by the FCC.
These radios offer more than just a way of keeping in touch.
The T6200 provides 14 channels and 38 interference eliminator
codes, five audible call tones, accessory connector, signal-
strength indicator, auto power off, and QuieT6000TM.
The T6210 includes all the features found on the Motorola Talkabout T6200 plus
features such as Eavesdrop Reducer and VibraCall®alert.
The T6220 includes five additional call tones, eight NOAA weather channels, and
weather alert.
A detachable quick reference peel-off sticker that you can stick on the back of your
radio is included. This sticker will help you identify the settings and icons displayed
on your radio. This information is also included in the Getting Started section which
begins on page 14.
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Motorola, the Stylized M Logo, and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are
trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
âReg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
© 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Consumer Products Division
1125 Satellite Road, Suite 101
Suwanee, GA 30024-2880
For a copy of a large-print version of this guide, or for
product-related questions, please call the following
numbers:
1-800-353-2729 (U.S.A.) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)
1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone)
On the web, please refer to the Two-Way Radio section of
www.motorola.com/store
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Contents
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety and General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Charging Safety Instructions . .11
Single-Unit Charger . . . . . . . .12
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Basic Operation of Your Radio .14
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . .16
Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Charging the NiMH battery .19
Charging Status . . . . . . . . . .20
Charging Dock . . . . . . . . . . .21
Turning On Your Radio . . . . . . .23
Your Radio’s Display . . . . . .24
Turning Off Your Radio . . . . . . .24
Changing Settings While
Turning On Your Radio . . . . .25
Accessing and Setting
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Setting the Battery Type . . . . . .26
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Talking and Listening . . . . . . . . . 28
Before You Can Talk . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting the Channel . . . . . . 28
Setting the Interference
Eliminator Code . . . . . . . . . 29
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Talking Range . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Accessories . . . . . . . 31
Monitor/Signal Strength
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Call Tone and Call Display . . . . 32
Ring Only (T6200 Only) . . . . . . 33
Ring and/or VibraCall®
(T6210 and T6220 Only) . . . . 34
Talk Confirmation Tone . . . . . . . 35
Button Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hands-Free Use (VOX) . . . . . . . . . 36
Hands-Free Use
With Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting Sensitivity Level . . . 37
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Contents
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Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Eavesdrop Reducer
(T6210 and T6220 Only) . . . . .38
QuieT6000™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Unique Situations . . . . . . . . .40
Weather (T6220 Only) . . . . . . . . . .41
Turning On Weather
Channel Reception . . . . . . . . .41
Setting the Weather
Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Setting the Weather Alert . . . . .42
Other Important Features . . . . . . 44
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Simple Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Frequency and Code Charts . . . 48
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Motorola Limited Warranty . . . . 53
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Safety and General Information
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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.
RF Operational Characteristics
Your radio contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and
transmits radio frequency (RF) energy. The radio operates in the frequency range of
450 MHz to 470 MHz.
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
•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
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Safety and General Information
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•National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the
United States, Report 86, 1986
•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1998
•National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom 1995
•Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to
300 GHz, 1999
•Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Radiation - Human Exposure) Standard 1999
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.
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE”. Holding the antenna
affects the effective range.
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Safety and General Information
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Two-Way Radio Operation
When using your radio as a traditional two-way radio, hold the radio in
a vertical position with the microphone two to three inches (5.0 to
7.5 cm) away from the lips.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC 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. Use of non-Motorola-
approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use
a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 cm) from
your body when transmitting.
Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories refer to the Two-Way Radio section of
www.motorola.com/store.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for
electromagnetic compatibility.
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Safety and General Information
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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 Health Industry Manufacturers 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, Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers should:
•ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches (15 centimeters) from their pace-
maker 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.
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