Charging the Battery
Turn off your radio when charging.
- To comply with warranty terms and avoid damage, charge the battery using a Motorola Solutions authorized charger as described in the charger user guide.
- Charge a new battery three to four hours before initial use for best performance.
Batteries charge best at room temperature.
- If the charger LED blinks in red when charging, you must reinsert the radio. You may need to repeat the step every 15 minutes.
- Charge your IMPRES™ battery with an IMPRES charger for optimized battery life and valuable battery data.
- To ensure optimized charging performance, turn off the radio while charging unless the radio is transmitting data wirelessly on Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Attaching the Battery
- Align the battery with the rails on the back of the radio.
- Press the battery firmly, and slide upwards until the latch snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
Ensure that your radio is turned off.
Move the battery latch into unlock position and hold, and slide the battery down and off the rails.
Attaching the Antenna
Caution: To prevent damages, replace the faulty antenna with only MOTOTRBO antennas.
- Set the antenna in the receptacle.
- Turn the antenna clockwise.
Note: Fastening the antenna blocks water and dust from entering the radio.
Removing the Antenna
- Turn the antenna counterclockwise.
- Remove the antenna from the receptacle.
Using the Carry Case
Inserting the Radio into the Carry Case
- Place your radio in the carry case.
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- Button the carry case.
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Removing the Radio from the Carry Case
- Unbutton the carry case.
- Remove the radio from the carry case.
Attaching the Accessory Connector Cover
- Insert the slanted end of the cover into the slots above the accessory connector.
- Press downwards on the cover to seat the cover properly on the universal connector.
- Secure the connector cover to the radio by pushing the latch upwards.
Removing the Accessory Connector Cover
- Push the latch downwards.
- Lift the cover up and slide the dust cover down from the accessory connector.
Replace the dust cover when the accessory connector is not in use.
Attaching the Accessory Connector
- Insert the slanted end into the slots.
- Push the connector upward.
- Press downwards on the accessory connector until you hear a click.
Turning the Radio On
Turn the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise until a click sounds.
If your radio is turned on, your radio shows the following indications:
- A tone sounds.
Note: If the Tones/Alerts function is disabled, no tone sounds.
- The green LED illuminates.
Note: If your radio fails to turn on although your battery is charged and properly attached, contact your dealer for assistance.
Turning the Radio Off
Turn the On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise until a click sounds.
Holding Your Radio While Transmitting Audio
- When using high audio, hold your radio vertically with the top microphone 5–10 cm away from your mouth.
- Speak into the top microphone.
Note: Do not speak facing the bottom or the back of your radio.
- Listen through a speaker.
- Keep the antenna at least 2.5 cm from your head and body.
The following shows the correct way of holding your radio while transmitting audio.
Adjusting the Volume
Perform one of the following actions:
- To increase the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise.
- To decrease the volume, turn the On/Off/Volume knob counterclockwise.