Motorola Talkabout T6250 User manual

Model T6250
@6881041B45@
6881041B45-O
020513-O

Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Motorola Product!
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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-
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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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are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
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© 2002 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Consumer Products Division
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Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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1-800-353-2729 in the USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone).
On the web, please refer to the Two-Way Radio section at:
www.motorola.com/store

Contents
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Contents
Safety and General Information .4
FCC Licensing Information . . . .14
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Control Buttons and Basic
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . .16
Battery Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting the Battery Type . . . . .17
Charging the NiMH Battery
(Optional Accessory) . . . . . .18
Charging Status . . . . . . . . . . .19
Charging Dock (Optional
Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Turning On Your Radio . . . . . .23
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Turning Off Your Radio . . . . . .25
Setting the Channel . . . . . . . . . .26
To Set the Channel . . . . . . . . .26
Talking and Listening . . . . . . . .27
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Interference Eliminator Code .29
Monitor/Signal Strength
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Call Tone and Call Display . . . 32
Ring Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Ring and/or VibraCall®Alert . . 33
Talk Confirmation Tone . . . . . 35
Button Beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Eavesdrop Reducer . . . . . . . . 36
Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting the Weather Channel . 40
Other Important Features . . . . 42
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Scan List Editing . . . . . . . . . . 43
Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Simple Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hands-Free Use (VOX) With
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hands-Free Use Without
Accessories (iVOX) . . . . . . . 45
Frequency and Code Charts . . 46
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Motorola Limited Warranty . . . 55

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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.
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
• 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
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
1998

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• 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 2001 (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.
DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is “IN USE.” Holding the antenna
affects the effective range.
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.

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To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the general population/
uncontrolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following
procedure:
• Transmit no more than 50% of the time.
• To transmit (talk), push the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button.
• To receive calls, release the PTT button.
Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because the radio generates
measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring
standards compliance).
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) from your body when transmitting.
Data Operation
If applicable, 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)
from the body.

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Approved Accessories
For a list of approved Motorola accessories visit our website at www.mot.com.
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 U.S. 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 radios 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 radios 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.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.