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Summary of Contents for Talkabout T4800

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Page 2: ... Setting a Channel 16 Channels and Frequencies 17 Talking and Listening 18 Talk Range 18 Checking the Channel Before Transmitting 18 Special Features 19 Interference Eliminator Code 19 Push to Talk Timeout Timer 19 Locking the Keypad 19 Scanning Channels T4900 only 20 Advanced Scan T4900 only 20 Alerts 21 Channel Busy Indicator 21 Setting and Transmitting Call Tones 21 Transmitting a Talk Confirma...

Page 3: ...e general population uncontrolled environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedure Transmit no more than 50 of the time To transmit talk press 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 complia...

Page 4: ...L ANNEX to Resolution No 303 of July 2 2002 Regulation of limitation of exposure to electrical magnetic and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range between 9 KHz and 300 GHz and Attachment to resolution 303 from July 2 2002 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...

Page 5: ... 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 1 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 1 inc...

Page 6: ...s Medical Devices Pacemakers The Advanced Medical Technology Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches 15 cm 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 Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches 15 cm ...

Page 7: ...e 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 Operational Warnings For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place a ...

Page 8: ...ow 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 nor mally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations t...

Page 9: ...ain or snow 2 Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow or has been dropped or damaged in any way 3 Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit If the plug will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock 4 To reduce the risk of damage to the cord or plug pull ...

Page 10: ... If an extension cord must be used make sure that The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet and 16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet 9 The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced If the cord is damaged c...

Page 11: ...dio and should not be made To comply with FCC requirements transmitter adjustments should be made only by or under the supervision of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed services as certified by an organization representative of the user of those services Replacement of any transmitter component crystal sem...

Page 12: ...it the menu when pressed while in a menu Lock and unlock the keypad when held down and not in a menu Accessory Jack Use to Scan Use and to Scroll through menus Microphone Use to Turn radio on off Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use to Talk Save a setting Use to Transmit call tone Speaker ...

Page 13: ...when pressed while in a menu Lock and unlock the keypad when held down and not in a menu Accessory Jack Use to Scan Use and to Scroll through menus Microphone Use to Turn radio on off Adjust volume LED Indicator Light Use to Talk Save a setting Use to Transmit call tone Removeable front cover Speaker ...

Page 14: ...4800 and T4900 model radios can use a NiCd rechargeable battery instead of 3 AA Alkaline batteries A rechargeable battery upgrade kit is available for these radios Installing the NiCd Battery Pack 1 Follow step 1 above to remove the battery cover 2 Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack 3 Insert the NiCd battery pack so the metal contacts o...

Page 15: ...as a desk or workbench Charge the NiCd bat tery overnight at least 16 hours before using it for the first time After the initial charge an empty battery is fully charged within 14 hours 1 Turn the radio off and remove the battery cover 2 Remove the battery pack from the clear plastic bag Do not disassemble or unwrap the battery pack 3 Insert the NiCd battery pack so the metal contacts on the side ...

Page 16: ...ut 20 minutes For optimal battery life remove the radio or battery from the charger within 16 hours Do not store the radio in the charger Attaching the Belt Clip 1 Align the belt clip post with the hole in the back of the radio 2 Gently push until the clip clicks into place Removing the Belt Clip 1 Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to release the catch 2 Pull the belt clip a...

Page 17: ...splay then scrolls through the available channels and Interference Eliminator Codes Setting the Volume Rotate while holding down or until you reach a comfortable listening level Rotate clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume Setting a Channel Your radio has 22 channels 1 With the radio on press The current channel flashes 2 Press or to set the channel 3 Press to...

Page 18: ...Hz 467 6375 MHz Description GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS GMRS FRS FRS FRS FRS FRS Channel 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Frequency 467 6625 MHz 467 6875 MHz 467 7125 MHz 462 5500 MHz 462 5750 MHz 462 6000 MHz 462 6250 MHz 462 6500 MHz 462 6750 MHz 462 7000 MHz 462 7250 MHz Description FRS FRS FRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS GMRS Channels and Frequencies ...

Page 19: ...alk release to listen Talk Range Your radio is designed to maximize performance and improve transmission range Do not use the radios closer than 5 feet apart Checking the Channel Before Transmitting Your radio has multiple channels shared on a take turns basis For uninterrupted communication do not talk on a channel if someone else is currently talking on it To check for activity on a channel befo...

Page 20: ...at uses Interference Eliminator Codes to communicate with other FRS radios that do not have Interference Eliminator Codes Push to Talk Timeout Timer To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life the radio emits a continu ous warning tone and stops transmitting if you press for 60 continuous seconds Locking the Keypad To avoid accidentally changing your radio settings press and hold for...

Page 21: ...ed on the channel If your radio s Interference Eliminator Code is set to the radio checks for activity only on channels using codes and ignores channels using code Advanced Scan Model T4900 Only If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to briefly press and release or to resume scanning for the next active channel Removing Channels from the Scan List Nuisance Delete Featur...

Page 22: ...nt to talk To set a call tone 1 With the radio on press 3 times The current call tone setting flashes and displays 2 Press or to change and hear the call tone 3 Press or to set the new call tone To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as your radio press Notes The T4800 and T4900 models have 3 call tones Setting the call tone to disables ...

Page 23: ...our radio off and then back on while pressing and holding To transmit to a radio that has QT noise filtering turned on 1 Select the same channel and Interference Eliminator Code as the other radio 2 Press to send a call tone This allows your voice to pass through the QT noise filter on the receiving radio 3 Press and speak normally Note If you skip step 2 the beginning of your message may not be h...

Page 24: ... Accessories 1 Turn the radio off Plug the accessory connector into the jack See page 11 and 12 for the location of the accessory jack on your radio 2 Turn the radio on Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or in your ear 3 Press or while rotating to adjust the volume to a comfortable level 4 To transmit press and speak into the accessory microphone if any 5 To receive release...

Page 25: ...53640 6071640 D413022 D416252 D416893 D433001 Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re exportation of this product to certain des tinations For further information contact the U S Department of Commerce or the Canadian Departm...

Page 26: ...la trade dress are owned by Motorola Inc and are used under license from Motorola Inc Please contact Giant International Ltd at 800 638 5119 for questions comments warranty support or service related to this product MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the U S Patent Trademark Office All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners Motorola Inc 2004 ...

Page 27: ...workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period s outlined below This limited warranty is a consumer s exclusive remedy and applies as follows to new Motorola branded Products Accessories and oft ware manufactured by Giant International Ltd and purchased by consumers in the United States or Canada which are accompanied by this written warranty Warranty 26 Products Covered A Products and Acc...

Page 28: ...for ninety 90 days from the date returned to the consumer whichever is longer Exclusions Abuse Misuse Defects or dam age that result from a improper operation storage misuse or abuse accident or neglect such as physical damage cracks scratches etc to the surface of the product resulting from misuse b contact with liquid water rain extreme humidity or heavy perspiration sand dirt or the like extrem...

Page 29: ...overage Altered Products Products or Accessories with a serial numbers or date tags that have been removed altered or obliterated b broken seals or that show evidence of tampering c mismatched board serial numbers or d nonconforming or non Motorola branded housings or parts are excluded from coverage Communication Services Defects damages or the failure of Products Accessories or Software due to a...

Page 30: ... that the software will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or software applications provided by third parties that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media Software that is not embodied in physical media e g software that is down...

Page 31: ...obtain service or information please call You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products Accessories or Software at your expense to a Giant International Ltd Authorized Repair Center To obtain service you must include a a copy of your receipt bill of sale or other compara ble proof of purchase b a written description of the problem c the name of your service provider if applicable d the...

Page 32: ...O USE THE PRODUCTS ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the length of an implied warranty so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other righ...

Page 33: ...eased power for longer range 14 channels ensure backward compatibility with FRS two way radios Eliminator Codes minimize interference from other groups Scanning Easily finds channel and code by searching all combinations Model T4900 only Audible Call Tones 5 call tones Motorola Quality Shock drop and temperature tested to meet Motorola s high quality standards Talk Confirmation Tones Signals other...

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