Motorola TALKBOUT T5210 User manual

• No license fee or airtime charges!
• Audible Call Tone
Ringing option so your group can
identify who’s calling
• Keypad Lock
Prevents your settings from being
accidentally changed
• Illuminated display
Easy to read your settings in dark
places
• Batteries (not included)
Requires 3 AA Alkaline batteries
• Quick Release Swivel Belt
Clip Included
• Durable, fixed antenna
Maximizes talk range
• Up to 2 mile range
Depending on terrain and
conditions
• “Roger” Beep
Signals others you’re done talking
• Scan (T5210 Only)
Easily finds your group’s channel
and code by searching all
combinations
• Talk Hands-Free (VOX)
(T5220 Only)
“Voice activation” (VOX) Lets
you talk hands-free when used
with optional accessories
• 1 Year Limited Warranty
For warranty details call
1-800-353-2729
• Weather-resistant
• 14 channels
Privacy feature that helps
minimize interference from other
groups
• Call Button
Get others’ attention before you
start talking
• Low Battery Alert
Audible tone and visual display
tell you your battery is running
down
• User’s Guide included
Accessories for T5000 series - Convenient headphones, mesh and waterproof carry cases available from your
retailer or www.motorola.com
WARNING
CHOKING HAZARD - SMALL PARTS
Not for children under 3 years.
This product is not intended to be used as a toy or plaything.
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service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2001 Motorola, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Your New Radio
Radio Diagram.......................................................... 2
Batteries
To Install .................................................................. 3
Radio Etiquette......................................................... 3
Belt Clip
To Attach................................................................... 4
To Remove ............................................................... 4
Front Cover
To Remove ............................................................... 4
To Attach................................................................... 4
To Communicate
Turn The Radio On....................................................5
Monitor Button ...........................................................5
Channel Busy Indicator .............................................5
Adjust The Volume ....................................................5
Time-out Timer ..........................................................6
Menu/Lock Button......................................................6
Set The Channel........................................................6
Set The Code ............................................................6
Call Tone......................................................................7
Set The Call Tone........................................................7
“Roger” Beep............................................................... 7
Scan (T5210 Only).......................................................8
Hands-Free Use (VOX) (T5220 Only) .........................9
Sending Messages......................................................9
Battery Meter.............................................................10
Low Battery Alert .......................................................10
Accessories
To Use Audio Accessories.........................................10
Talk Range.................................................................11
Care Of Your Radio....................................................11
Safety and General Information
Cautions and Warnings.........................................12-16
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting....................................................17-18
Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty................................... 19-22
Channel Frequency Chart.......................................... 23
Interference Eliminator Code Chart........................... 24
Specifications............................................................. 25
1

Your New Radio
Motorola Talkabout T5210 and T5220
radios operate on Family Radio Service
(FRS) designated frequencies.This
license-free, short range, 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.
Push-To-Talk Button
(PTT)
Power/Volume Knob
Accessory Jack
Scroll
Buttons
Interference
Eliminator
Code
Microphone
Menu/Lock
Button
LED Indicator Light
Monitor (mon)
Battery Cover Latch
(radio back)
Call Tone Button
Battery Meter “Roger”
Beep Icon
Front Cover Latch
(radio bottom)
2

Batteries
T5210 and T5220 radios operate with 3 AA alkaline
batteries providing approximately 30 hours of use.
That is almost 3 hours of talk and over 27 hours of
standby time.
To Install:
1.Withbackofradiofacingyou,flipBatteryCoverLatch
up to release. Lift cover off. Fig. 1.
2. Insert 3 AA batteries as shown. Fig. 2.
3. Reposition Battery Cover, flip Battery Cover Latch
down to secure. Figure 1
Radio Etiquette:
Your radio has multiple channels shared on a “take turns” basis. This means
other groups may be talking on the channels. For uninterrupted
communications,donot talkoversomeonewho isalreadyusingthe channel–
your message may not be completely heard. Try changing the channel to
avoid channel congestion or use the Monitor button to check for channel
activity. If you hear static while holding down the Monitor button the channel is
clear for use.
Note: Since the channels are shared, your conversations will not be private
and you may hear others talking.
Figure 2
3
Battery Cover Latch

Belt Clip
Motorola T5210 and T5220 radios come with a swivel belt clip.
To Attach:
1. Align belt clip post with hole in the radio back.
2. Gently push until it clicks into place. Fig. 3.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Front Cover
The T5210 and T5220 radios have a removable front cover
that allows you to customize your radio to your lifestyle. Do
not operate the radio without the cover.
To Remove:
1. With a coin or screwdriver, push down and towards you in
between the top of the front cover and the radio. Fig. 4.
2. Pull the sides of the removable cover away from the radio.
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To Remove:
1. Push release tab on top of belt clip down to release catch.
2. Pull belt clip from the radio back.
To Attach:
1. Reinsert housing tabs.
2. Press down to snap cover into place.

To Communicate
Read this manual carefully and make sure you know how to properly operate radio before use.
MotorolaTalkabout two-wayradios have14channels. Tocommunicatewith others,all radiosinyour groupmust
be set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code.
Turn The Radio On:
1.Rotate Power/Volumeknobclockwise untilyouhearaclick. RadiowillbeepandLED IndicatorLightwillflash
to confirm.The display will show current channel and code. LED will flash every three seconds.
2. To turn radio off, rotate Power/Volume knob counter clockwise until you hear a click and display disappears.
Note: All icons on the display will light up briefly, some of which may not be supported by your radio.
Monitor Button:
The Monitor/Scan button lets you hear the radio’s volume level when you are not receiving so you can
adjust the volume. It is also used to check activity on current channel before transmitting.
Channel Busy Indicator:
The radio also has a Channel Busy Indicator where the LED will also flash twice per second to indicate the
channel frequency is in use.
Adjust The Volume:
Rotate Power/Volume knob while holding down the Monitor/Scan button until you reach a comfortable
listening level. Rotate knob clockwise to increase and counter clockwise to decrease volume.
5

Set The Channel:
1. With radio on, press Menu button, Current channel will begin to flash. Fig. 5.
2. Use Scroll buttons to change channel while flashing.
3. Press Menu or Push-To-Talk button to set new channel.
Figure 5
Time-out Timer:
The Time-out Timer feature helps extend battery life by preventing accidental transmission. The radio will emit a
continuous warning tone after the Push-To-Talk button is pressed for 60 continuous seconds and will stop
transmitting.
Menu/Lock Button:
You can be sure your menu settings won’t be changed accidentally. Just turn on the menu lock by pressing the
Menu button for three seconds. Now you’ll see a lock on the display. You can turn off the menu lock by pressing
the Menu button for three seconds again. The lock icon disappears from your display when it’s turned off.
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Set The Code:
1. Withradio on,press Menubutton twice.Fig.5.
Current code will begin to flash.
2. Use Scroll buttons to change code while flashing.
3. Press Menu or Push-To-Talk button to set new code.
Note: Radio automatically saves channel and code after 5 seconds.

“Roger” Beep:
Whenever you turn on the ”Roger” Beep 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. If you don’t hear the
tone, you can enable it by pressing and holding Scroll + button as you turn on your radio. Now, whenever you
release the Push-To-Talk button, you let your friends know you’re finished talking by transmitting a tone. To
disable the ”Roger” Beep feature, turn your radio off and then back on while pressing and holding Scroll +
button. The ”Roger” Beep icon will not appear on the display.
Call Tone:
The Call Tone gets others’ attention before you start talking. Press Call button and
users on your channel will hear your Call Tone. T5210 and T5220 have 5 Call Tones.
Set The Call Tone:
1. With the radio on, press Menu button three times. Current Call Tone will begin to
flash.Fig. 6.
2. Use Scroll buttons to change and hear Call Tone while flashing.
3. Press Menu or Push-To-Talk button to set new Call Tone.
Figure 6
7

Scan (T5210 Only)
By using 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
andis talkingduringyour scan.Youdon’t havetoset anewchannelor code,theradio justresetsitself temorarily
to that channel and code and you can start talking.
Tostart scanning, brieflypress (Scan/Monitor).Your channel/codescreen displays and beginstoscroll
through channels. When the radio detects channel activity, it stops on that channel and displays its channel and
code. You can talk to the person(s) transmitting without having to switch channels by pressing PTT.
To stop scanning, briefly press. If you press PTT while the radio is scanning, the radio will transmit on the
channel you selected before you activated Scan. If no transmission occurs within five seconds, scanning will
resume.
If you want to scan channels without interference eliminator codes, change the code for your set channel to 0
before you briefly press.
8

Hands-Free Use (VOX) (T5220 Only)
Hands-Free Use With Accessories
VOX allows you to transmit “hands-free” by talking while using VOX accessories connected to the radio.
To set VOX, plug in your accessory before you turn on your radio. When you turn on your radio, a flashing VOX
symboldisplays. Yourradio willnow detectyourvoice andtransmit everytime you talk.When youtransmit using
aVOX headset,you willhear yourself talkingthrough theaccessory speaker.Thislets youknow VOXis working.
Press PTT to turn off VOX and return to the regular way of transmitting.The VOX symbol will disappear.To reset
VOX use, turn your radio off and then back on with your accessory plugged in.
Note: When using accessories, ensure that they are plugged in before you turn on the radio.
Note: There is a short delay when you start talking before the transmitter turns on.
Sending Messages:
1. To maximize clarity, hold radio 2 to 3 inches from mouth.
2. PressandholdPush-To-Talkbuttonandspeakintomicrophone.
LED Indicator Light glows continuously when transmitting.
To receive messages, release Push-To-Talk button. 9