This product is a portable, easy-to-use two-way radio transceiver. You can use it to contact your family and friends at shopping malls, amusement parks, or even sports events! The transceiver has 8 channels and 38 CTCSS (Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System) codes. If someone else is using the same channel as yours, and you do not want to hear that person, you can select another channel or use the CTCSS feature. You can talk with a person who has the same transceiver if both are tuned to the same channel and/or CTCSS code. KEY FEATURES 1. PWR button Press and hold the PWR button for two seconds to enable/ disable the transceiver. 2. button The Up button is used to adjust volume and settings up one notch. 3. MENU button a) Press MENU to enter the Menu Functions mode. b) Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds to disable Auto-Squelch of the current channel. 4. button The Down button is used to adjust volume and settings down one notch. 5. Push-To-Talk button To talk, press and hold the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button, then speak into the MIC to transmit. 6. Battery Compartment Your transceiver uses three (3) AAA Alkaline batteries for power. 7. External Microphone/Speaker Jack Connect optional microphones, speakers, or earphones into this jack. 8. Charging Contacts If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are installed, rest the unit on the optional 2-bay Cradle Charger to recharge. LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS Number Symbol Explanation 1. Shows the selected channel number. 2. Displays when the volume of radio is being adjusted higher or lower. 3. Display when the Key Lock is activated. 4. Shows the selected CTCSS code number. 5. Indicates the Automatic Power Off mode is activated. 6. Displays when your radio is transmitting or the CALL function is set. Displays when your radio is receiving a signal. 7. Indicates when the scan mode is activated. 8. Displays when the voice detection mode is activated. 9. Displays when the key tone function is activated. 10. Indicates that the Roger Beep mode is activated. 11. Indicates current battery level. The symbol flashes when battery is low. SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS Safety precautions Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using this product. · LCD panel – The LCD panel is made of glass, and may break if the unit is dropped or impacted. · Heat sources – Keep the product away from heat sources such as radia tors, stoves, heaters, and other heat-generating products. · Water and moisture – Do not use the product in or near water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom. Caring for this product To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product, please observe the following guidelines. · Cleaning – Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning agents, ben zene, thinner, or aerosols. · Repair – Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry by yourself. Dangerously high voltages are contained inside the unit. Con tact the retailer or a qualified repairman if the product requires servicing. Only use replacement parts that are recommended by the manufacturer. · Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage. Caution · To avoid risk of fire or injury, do not attempt to charge non-recharge able batteries. · Replace only batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. · Please dispose of old, defective batteries in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with the relevant legislation. · No naked flames, such as lighted candles, should be placed near the apparatus. BASIC FUNCTIONS Operating the Transceiver 1. To start using your radio, insert three AAA batteries or Ni-MH recharge able batteries (previously charged) into the battery compartment, noting the polarities 2. Press Power On/Off button to turn on the radio. Adjust the volume to a desired level. 3. Select a channel and /or CTCSS code. 4. Press and hold down the PTT (Push-To-Talk) button and speak into the MIC to transmit. The icon will then appear. When you have finished your transmission, release the PTT button. 5. The transceiver will automatically play received transmissions if the PTT button is not held. NOTE: You can only communicate with another radio that is using the same channel and/or the same CTCSS code as your radio. Call Function You can send a ringer sound to all radios tuned to the same channel and/or the CTCSS code as your radio. To send a call, quickly press PTT key twice. Using the Key Lock You can lock the buttons on the transceiver to avoid accidentally enabling the device. Press and hold the POWER and MENU buttons to enable or disable the Key Lock. Auto-Squelch Function Your PMR transceiver has an Auto-Squelch function, which means you will not hear anything on a channel unless someone is transmitting nearby on the same channel. You can turn off the Auto-Squelch to hear weaker, distant transmissions by pressing and holding MENU for 2 seconds. The enable the function again, press and hold MENU for 2 seco...