User's Manual

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Contents
Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity ............................................ 3
For your safety ............................................................................................. 7
Safety warnings used in this guide .......................................................... 7
Radio frequency exposure information .................................................... 7
Controlling your exposure to RF energy .................................................. 8
Compliance with RF energy exposure standards ..................................... 9
Radio frequency emissions limits in the USA ........................................... 9
Unapproved modifications or changes to radio ....................................... 9
Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe ................... 10
Electromagnetic compatibility in European vehicles ............................... 11
Interference with electronic devices ...................................................... 11
Frequency band reserved for distress beacons ....................................... 11
Safe radio operation ............................................................................. 12
Navigating your radio’s menus ............................................................. 13
Before using your radio .............................................................................. 17
For your safety—battery warning ........................................................ 17
Charging the battery before first use ..................................................... 17
Attaching the battery ............................................................................ 17
Attaching the antenna .......................................................................... 18
Attaching a belt clip ............................................................................. 18
Removing the accessory cover .............................................................. 18
Getting started ........................................................................................... 19
About the radio controls ....................................................................... 19
About the keypad ................................................................................. 21
Understanding the radio display ........................................................... 22
Understanding the radio indicators ....................................................... 24
Navigating the radio menus ................................................................. 26
Basic operation .......................................................................................... 28
Turning the radio on and off ................................................................. 28
Entering your personal identification number ........................................ 28
Adjusting the volume ........................................................................... 29
About the channels and channel banks ................................................ 29
Understanding how the radio displays channels ................................... 31
Making a call ....................................................................................... 32