Nokia TMR880 User manual

User Guide
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Ãéá ôç ÷ñÞóç êáé ôç ëåéôïõñãßá áõôÞò ôçò óõóêåõÞò áðáéôåßôáé ÷ïñÞãçóç áäåßáò: ãéá ëåðôïìÝñåéåò
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kohalikku ametkonda, mis tegeleb raadiosageduste haldusega.
A készülék használata és üzemeltetése engedélyhez kötött A részletekrõl érdeklõdjön a helyi
frekvenciahasználat-szabályozó hatóságnál
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miestneho rádiotelekomunikaèného úradu
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Quick guide
These pages give you some tips for using your Nokia TMR880 radio. For more
detailed information, read through this user’s guide.
■Call functions
Selecting a folder
Talk groups are divided into folders. To select a folder, press , scroll to the
desired folder and press Select.
Selecting a talk group
Turn the group selector until you reach the desired group.
Making a group call to your selected group
Once you have set your selected group and its name is displayed in standby
mode, press and hold the PTT key.
Responding to a group call
Press and hold the PTT key. You can start speaking when a short tone is played.
Making an express call
Key in a TETRA number and press and hold the PTT key. You can start speaking
when a short tone is played.
Responding to an express call
Press and hold the PTT key. You can start speaking when a short tone is played.

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Making a phone call
Key in the area code and phone number and press . The area code is not
required for TETRA numbers. Scroll to Private, Abbr. number, Phone or Office
ext. (see also Making a phone call on page 62) and press .
Answering a phone call
Press when a ringing tone is played.
■Direct mode
Activating direct mode
To quickly activate direct mode, press , scroll to Direct mode and press
Select.
Selecting a channel and a group
Turn the group selector until you reach the desired channel. Use the back key
to select groups. For details, see Selecting direct mode channels and groups on
page 68.
■Using the keys
Adjusting the volume
The volume keys are on the right side of the display. Press to increase the
volume and to decrease the volume. See also Muting external loudspeakers
on page 33.
Using the fast menu key

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Press to access the fast menu. In the fast menu, scroll with and
or by pressing and select items by pressing and holding or
pressing Select. See Fast menu on page 44.
Using the duty key
You can set the duty key to either make a call to the home group, to start a
call to the selected group’s dispatcher or to send a callback request to the
selected group’s address. See Duty key setting on page 103.
■Basic menu functions
Entering a menu
Press Menu, scroll with or to the desired menu function
and press Select.
Exiting a menu
Press to exit a menu function without changing its settings
and return to standby mode. See also Muting the call temporarily on page 54
and page 70.
■Other functions
Locking and unlocking the keypad
To lock the keypad keys except for the volume keys, , and the red
function key , press Menu and then . To lock all the keys of the radio

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except the volume keys, the red function key and the back key, press Menu
and then press and hold .
To unlock the keys, press Unlock and then quickly.
Searching for names in the contacts directory
To find names, press Contacts, select Search, key in the first characters of the
name, and pressSearch.

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Contents
Quick guide........................................................................................................... 6
Contents............................................................................................................. 10
FOR YOUR SAFETY ............................................................................................ 17
General information.......................................................................................... 20
Access codes .............................................................................................................................................. 20
PIN code (4 digits) ................................................................................................................................ 20
Security code (5 digits)........................................................................................................................ 20
Conventions used in this guide ............................................................................................................ 20
Modes of operation.................................................................................................................................. 21
Shared memory ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Transmission barring................................................................................................................................ 22
Network selection .................................................................................................................................... 23
Special features......................................................................................................................................... 24
Control unit................................................................................................................................................ 24
1. Getting started .............................................................................................. 25
Switching the radio on and off ............................................................................................................ 25
Ignition sense ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Locking the keys (Keyguard).................................................................................................................. 26
2. Your radio ...................................................................................................... 27
Types of calls.............................................................................................................................................. 28
Red key calls........................................................................................................................................... 29
Group selector and back key ................................................................................................................. 30

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The PTT (Push-To-Talk) key .................................................................................................................... 30
Speaker microphone ................................................................................................................................ 32
Duty key and fast menu key.................................................................................................................. 33
Light indicator ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Muting external loudspeakers .............................................................................................................. 33
Display indicators ..................................................................................................................................... 34
Standby mode ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Call indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Guide messages......................................................................................................................................... 37
3. Using your radio ............................................................................................ 39
Accessing a menu function ................................................................................................................... 39
Accessing a menu function by scrolling......................................................................................... 39
Accessing a menu function by its shortcut number ................................................................... 39
List of menu functions............................................................................................................................ 41
Fast menu ................................................................................................................................................... 44
Activating a fast menu item.............................................................................................................. 44
Voice feedback .......................................................................................................................................... 45
4. Group calls ..................................................................................................... 46
Group call basics....................................................................................................................................... 46
Folders...................................................................................................................................................... 47
Home group ............................................................................................................................................ 47
Dynamic talk groups ............................................................................................................................ 48
Starting group communication ............................................................................................................ 49
Switching group calls on and off ..................................................................................................... 49
Selecting a folder.................................................................................................................................. 49
Selecting a talk group.......................................................................................................................... 50
Scanning settings.................................................................................................................................. 51
PTT key use.............................................................................................................................................. 51

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Accessing the group list in standby mode ........................................................................................ 52
Receiving a group call............................................................................................................................. 52
Responding to a group call ................................................................................................................ 53
Voice override......................................................................................................................................... 53
Muting the call temporarily............................................................................................................... 54
Making a group call................................................................................................................................. 54
Making a call to the selected talk group ....................................................................................... 54
Making a call to a scanned talk group ........................................................................................... 54
Calling a talk group’s dispatcher...................................................................................................... 55
Talk groups (Menu 4)............................................................................................................................... 55
Edit folder: .............................................................................................................................................. 56
View background folder ...................................................................................................................... 57
Group journal ......................................................................................................................................... 58
5. Express calls................................................................................................... 59
Making an express call ........................................................................................................................... 59
Reusing a number ................................................................................................................................. 60
Making an express call to an abbreviated TETRA number ........................................................ 60
Last number redial................................................................................................................................ 60
Speed dialling a phone number ........................................................................................................ 61
Receiving an express call ....................................................................................................................... 61
Responding to an express call........................................................................................................... 61
Rejecting an express call .................................................................................................................... 61
6. Phone calls..................................................................................................... 62
Making a phone call ................................................................................................................................ 62
Making a phone call to an abbreviated TETRA number............................................................. 63
Last number redial................................................................................................................................ 63
International phone calls.................................................................................................................... 64
In-call options........................................................................................................................................ 64

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Speed dialling a phone number............................................................................................................ 65
Answering a phone call .......................................................................................................................... 65
Muting the ringing tone ..................................................................................................................... 65
Rejecting a phone call ......................................................................................................................... 65
7. Direct mode ................................................................................................... 66
Direct mode basics................................................................................................................................... 66
Using direct mode .................................................................................................................................... 67
Activating direct mode........................................................................................................................ 67
Selecting direct mode channels and groups ................................................................................. 68
Scanning the groups on a channel .................................................................................................. 68
Receiving a direct mode call ................................................................................................................. 69
Responding to a direct mode call..................................................................................................... 69
Voice override......................................................................................................................................... 69
Muting the call temporarily............................................................................................................... 70
Making a direct mode call ..................................................................................................................... 70
Duty key in direct mode...................................................................................................................... 70
Direct mode gateway and repeater..................................................................................................... 70
Red key calls and emergency calls in direct mode ......................................................................... 71
8. Writing text ................................................................................................... 73
Setting predictive text input on or off ............................................................................................... 73
Using predictive text input.................................................................................................................... 74
Writing compound words ................................................................................................................... 75
Using traditional text input................................................................................................................... 75
Tips for writing text ................................................................................................................................. 75
9. Contacts ......................................................................................................... 77
Saving names and numbers................................................................................................................... 77
Searching for a name .............................................................................................................................. 78

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Organising the contacts directory ....................................................................................................... 79
Numbers and text items added to a saved name ........................................................................ 79
Changing the number type ................................................................................................................ 80
Changing the default number ........................................................................................................... 80
Deleting contact entries ......................................................................................................................... 80
Speed dials.................................................................................................................................................. 81
Caller groups.............................................................................................................................................. 81
Settings for Contacts............................................................................................................................... 82
10.Menu functions............................................................................................ 84
Status msgs. (Menu 1) ............................................................................................................................ 84
Unit alert messages.............................................................................................................................. 85
Reading status messages.................................................................................................................... 85
Sending status messages.................................................................................................................... 87
Received and sent folders................................................................................................................... 89
User-specified folders.......................................................................................................................... 89
Clearing status message folders ....................................................................................................... 90
Status settings ....................................................................................................................................... 91
Messages (Menu 2) .................................................................................................................................. 91
Writing and sending text messages................................................................................................. 92
Reading text messages........................................................................................................................ 94
Inbox and Outbox folders ................................................................................................................... 95
Templates ................................................................................................................................................ 96
Archive folder and user-specified folders ...................................................................................... 96
Deleting text messages ....................................................................................................................... 96
Message settings................................................................................................................................... 97
Call register (Menu 3) ............................................................................................................................. 97
Recent calls lists.................................................................................................................................... 98
Counters and timers............................................................................................................................. 98
Talk groups (Menu 4)............................................................................................................................... 99

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Profiles (Menu 5) ...................................................................................................................................... 99
Customising profiles.......................................................................................................................... 100
Settings (Menu 6).................................................................................................................................. 100
Transmission barring ......................................................................................................................... 100
Alarm clock .......................................................................................................................................... 101
Clock ...................................................................................................................................................... 102
Call settings......................................................................................................................................... 102
Phone settings .................................................................................................................................... 104
Direct mode settings......................................................................................................................... 106
Keyguard settings .............................................................................................................................. 106
Communication settings.................................................................................................................. 106
Modem settings.................................................................................................................................. 107
Security settings................................................................................................................................. 107
Restore factory settings ................................................................................................................... 108
Calculator (Menu 7).............................................................................................................................. 108
Making a currency conversion ....................................................................................................... 109
Calendar (Menu 8) ................................................................................................................................ 110
Adding a calendar note.................................................................................................................... 110
To-do list (Menu 9) ............................................................................................................................... 112
Services (Menu 10) ............................................................................................................................... 113
Call functions during a WAP connection.................................................................................... 113
Basic steps for accessing and using WAP services................................................................... 114
Setting up the radio for a WAP service....................................................................................... 114
Making a connection to a WAP service....................................................................................... 117
Browsing the pages of a WAP service.......................................................................................... 118
Ending a WAP connection............................................................................................................... 120
Appearance settings of WAP browser.......................................................................................... 120
Download settings ............................................................................................................................. 120
Bookmarks............................................................................................................................................ 121

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Service inbox ....................................................................................................................................... 122
The cache memory............................................................................................................................. 123
Authority certificates........................................................................................................................ 123
11.Data communications................................................................................ 125
Call functions during a data connection ........................................................................................ 125
Installing communication applications and modem drivers ..................................................... 126
Connecting your radio to a PC........................................................................................................... 126
CARE AND MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 128
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................. 129

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
For your safety, follow these instructions. Exceptions may be made only by trained personnel
(police, firefighters and others) who determine that special use is appropriate. Further
detailed information is given in this manual.
Do not switch the radio on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may
cause interference or danger.
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST
Don't use a mobile radio while driving.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless phones may get interference, which could affect performance.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS
Follow any regulations or rules. Switch the radio off near medical equipment.
SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELLING
Don't use the radio at a refuelling point. Don't use near fuel or chemicals.
SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING
Don't use the radio where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and
follow any regulations or rules.
USE SENSIBLY
Use only in the normal position. Don't touch the antenna unnecessarily.

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QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair radio equipment.
ACCESSORIES
Use only approved accessories. Do not connect incompatible products.
WATER-RESISTANCE
Your radio is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
BACKUP COPIES
Remember to make backup copies of all important data.
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES
When connecting to any other device, read its user's guide for detailed safety
instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
Replace a blown fuse with a fuse with of the same type and size. Never use a
fuse with a higher rating!
EMERGENCY CALLS
Ensure the radio is switched on and in service. Press as many times as
needed (e.g. to exit a call, to exit a menu, etc.) to clear the display. Enter the
emergency number, then press . Give your location. Do not end the call
until told to do so.
■Network services
The radio described in this guide is approved for use on the TETRA network.
A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special
services that you arrange through your wireless service provider. Before you can take

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advantage of any of these Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your
service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider.
Note: Some networks may not support all language-dependent characters and/or
services.
■About accessories
Warning: Use only accessories approved by the manufacturer for use with this
particular radio model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or
warranty applying to the radio, and may be dangerous.
For availability of approved accessories, please check with your dealer.
When you disconnect the power cord of any accessory, grasp and pull the plug, not
the cord.

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General information
■Access codes
PIN code (4 digits)
The factory setting for the PIN code is 1234. To prevent unauthorised use of your
radio, change the code in the Change of access codes submenu of the Settings
menu. Keep the new code secret and in a safe place separate from your radio.
When the PIN code request is enabled (see Security settings on page 107), the
code is requested each time the radio is switched on.
Security code (5 digits)
The factory setting for the security code is 12345. To prevent unauthorised use of
your radio, change the code in the Change of access codes submenu of the
Settings menu, see Security settings on page 107. Keep the new code secret and in
a safe place separate from your radio.
■Conventions used in this guide
The display texts next to the selection keys and are indicated in a bold
typeface, for example, Menu. The other display texts which appear on the radio’s
display are indicated in italics, for example, Calling. All key presses are