THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 1 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 User Guide PS10802DENAA01 04.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 2 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, EADS Secure Networks, declare under our sole responsibility that the product EADS THR880i is in conformity with the provisions of the following Council Directives:1999/5/EC (R&TTE) & 2002/95/EC (ROHS). Copies of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://www.eads.com/thr880i.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 3 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 The availability of particular products may vary by region. Please check with the EADS Secure Networks dealer nearest to you. El uso y el funcionamiento de este dispositivo requieren licencia. Si desea obtener información detallada, póngase en contacto con las autoridades competentes en materia de frecuencia de su país. Denne enhed må kun betjenes, hvis der er givet tilladelse hertil.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 4 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Quick guide Quick guide This quick guide gives you tips for using your EADS THR880i radio. For more detailed information, read through the user guide. Before using your radio 1. Install and charge the battery. 2. Switch on the radio by pressing and holding For details, see Getting started on page 18. . Call functions • Select a folder—Talk groups are divided into folders.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 5 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Quick guide numbers. Scroll to Private, Abbr. number, Phone, or Office ext., and press . See also Make a phone call on page 53. • Answer a phone call—Press when a ringing tone is played. Direct mode • Activate direct mode—Select Menu→Settings→Phone settings→Active mode→Direct. • Select a channel and a group—Turn the group until you reach the desired channel. Use the back key to select groups.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 6 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Quick guide • Use left and right keys as shortcuts—Your organisation may have predefined certain functions for the left and right keys, such as activating GPS receiver or opening received status messages. As a default, is a shortcut to writing a text message and is a shortcut to sending a status message. For more information, contact your organisation.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 7 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Contents Quick guide.............................. 4 Contents................................... 7 FOR YOUR SAFETY ................ 10 For all other radios except for RC-3........................... 13 General information ................ 14 Active holder .................................. Access codes................................. Modes of operation ........................ Transmission barring .....................
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 8 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Call an abbreviated TETRA number........................... Speed dialling ............................. Receive an express call................. Respond to an express call ........ Reject an express call................. 9. Write text............................... 71 51 51 51 52 52 6. Phone calls ........................... 53 Make a phone call ......................... Call an abbreviated TETRA number...........................
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 9 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Delete messages ........................ 90 Message settings........................ 90 Log (Menu 3) ................................. 91 Recent calls lists ......................... 91 Counters and timers ................... 92 Contacts (Menu 4) ......................... 92 Talk groups (Menu 5)..................... 92 Settings (Menu 6) .......................... 92 Profiles........................................ 92 Call settings .........
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 10 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Read these simple guidelines. Not following them may be dangerous or illegal. Read the complete user guide for further information. SWITCH ON SAFELY Do not switch the radio on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 11 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 FOR YOUR SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS AND BATTERIES Use only approved enhancements and batteries. Do not connect incompatible products. BACK-UP COPIES Remember to make back-up copies or keep a written record of all important information. CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its user guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 12 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 FOR YOUR SAFETY Network Services. For instance, some networks may not support all language-dependent characters and services. Your service provider may have requested that certain features be disabled or not activated in your radio. Contact your service provider for more information. Q Shared memory The following features in this radio share memory: images in gallery, waypoints, and Java applications.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 13 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 FOR YOUR SAFETY Q Interference filters For all other radios except for RC-3 To check the type number of your radio, remove the battery. The type number (RC-2, RC-3, RC-4, RC-6, RC-10, RC-11, RC-12 or RC-13) is printed on the white label inside your radio. When charging your radio with the charger ACP-12, you need to use two electromagnetic interference filters.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 14 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 General information General information Q Active holder The wearable active holder CRR-1 offers multiple carrying possibilities, and makes the EADS THR880i radio an integral part of the work outfit. Q Access codes The factory setting for the four-digit phone code is 1234. When the phone code request is enabled, the code is requested each time the radio is switched on. See Security settings on page 98.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 15 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 General information Q Transmission barring When transmission barring is active, the radio does not send any signals to the network, and only limited network services are available. In the network mode, the radio can only receive group calls and status and text messages addressed to talk groups, providing that the radio is registered to the network. In the direct mode, the radio can receive direct mode calls.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 16 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 General information To activate or deactivate transmission barring, select Menu→ Settings→Phone settings→Transmission barring→On or Off. Transmission barring should be active before you enter the area where you want transmission to be barred. or is displayed in the idle mode when transmission barring is active. Depending on predefined radio settings, the radio may send a notification message to the network about the activation.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 17 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 General information Note: Make sure the interior of your radio and the back cover seals are dry, clean, and free of any foreign objects. Foreign objects may damage the seals against water.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 18 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Getting started 1. Getting started Q Install the battery 1. To open the battery cover, press the release button upwards, away from the bottom connectors. Pressing the release button down makes the opening harder. 2. Slide the battery under the back cover of the radio so that the end with the contacts enters first. 3.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 19 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Getting started Q Install the electromagnetic interference filters For all other radios except for RC-3 To check the type number of your radio, remove the battery. The type number (RC-2, RC-3, RC-4, RC-6, RC-10, RC-11, RC-12 or RC-13) is printed on the white label inside your radio. When charging your radio with the charger ACP-12, you need to use two electromagnetic interference filters.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 20 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Getting started Q Charge the battery 1. Connect the lead from the charger to the bottom of your radio. 2. Connect the charger to an AC wall outlet. The battery indicator bar starts to scroll. Charging is briefly displayed if the radio is switched on. You can use the radio while charging. If the battery is completely empty, it may take a few minutes before the charging indication appears on the display, or any calls can be made. 3.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 21 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Getting started Note: As with any other radio transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the radio is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the radio to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna while operating the radio optimises the antenna performance and the battery life.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 22 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio 2. Your radio • The power key switches the power on and off. • The function of the selection keys and and middle selection key depends on the guiding text shown on the display above the keys. • The scroll keys , , , and are used to scroll through names, phone numbers, and menus. See also Scroll key shortcuts on page 24. • dials and answers a phone call.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 23 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio Q Idle mode When the radio is switched on and ready for use and no characters have been entered by the user, the radio is in the idle mode. The following indicators appear: xxxxxx In the network mode, if group calls are switched off, indicates in which network the radio is currently used. Group calls off is also displayed.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 24 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio Scroll key shortcuts • In the network mode, press to access the list of talk groups in the selected folder. In the direct mode, press to access the list of direct mode channels. • In the network mode, press to access the list of talk group folders. In the direct mode, press to access the list of direct mode channels. • In the network mode, press to start writing a text message.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 25 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio Red key calls and status sending In the network mode, the red key call is a network service. Before you can take advantage of this network service, you must subscribe to it through your service provider, and obtain instructions for its use from your service provider.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 26 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio Q Group selector and back key In the network mode, turning the group selector is used for selecting groups. The names of the current folder and group are shown on the display. It may also be possible to browse the groups of the selected folder in a continuous loop. The back key in the middle of the group selector is used for switching between groups.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 27 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio To speak during a one-way call, press and hold the PTT key. You can start speaking after a short tone is played and (transmitting) appears on the display. Release the PTT key to let the other party speak. (receiving) is displayed when you receive a one-way call. Express calls and group calls are one-way calls. Phone calls are normally two-way calls, but your radio is also capable of making and receiving one-way phone calls.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 28 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio When you use the earpiece, hold the radio as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. When you use the loudspeaker, hold the radio approximately 10 cm (4 inches) away from your mouth, with the antenna pointed up and away from your face and eyes. To activate or deactivate the loudspeaker, press (2). To activate or deactivate both the loudspeaker and the earpiece, press and hold (2).
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 29 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio The top microphone is selected in the audio settings of the profile. See Profiles on page 92. An external speaker and top microphone are selected in the audio settings of the profile. See Profiles on page 92. The speakers and tones are muted. The radio is connected to a car kit. An external microphone and headset (or, for example, monophone) are in use. The keypad is locked. See Lock the keys (Keyguard) on page 21.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 30 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio The GPS receiver is on; note that using the GPS receiver may drain the battery faster. When the indicator blinks, the GPS receiver is calculating its location. See GPS receiver on page 63 and Positioning application on page 64. The NMEA interface is active. See NMEA interface on page 69. You have set the alarm clock. See Alarm clock on page 101. The countdown timer is running. See Countdown timer on page 104.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 31 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio Displayed during a call made to a scanned group when nobody is transmitting. Displayed during normal direct mode calls when no direct mode device is available. See Direct mode on page 56. Displayed during direct mode calls when a compatible direct mode gateway is available. See Gateway and repeater on page 60. Displayed during direct mode calls when a compatible direct mode repeater is available.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 32 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Your radio • Imminent call disconnection—Network is going to end the ongoing call. • Restricted group coverage—Group call setup is restricted if all required network resources are not obtained. • Not granted, broadcast call—You cannot answer a broadcast call. Only the initiator of the call can speak. See Receive a broadcast call on page 45. • Contacts updated—Contacts have been updated using over-theair programming.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 33 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Using your radio 3. Using your radio Q Access a menu function Tip: You can select whether the menu is shown as a list or as a grid, like in the picture. See Display settings on page 98. 1. Press Menu, and use the scroll keys to scroll through the menu. Select the desired menu, for example, Settings, by pressing Select. 2. If the menu contains submenus, select the one that you want. 3. To return to the previous menu level, press Back.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 34 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Using your radio Q Menu list 1. Status msgs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Send status Received Sent Outbox My folders Delete messages Status settings 2. Messaging 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Create message Inbox Sent items Saved text msgs. Templates My folders Delete messages Message settings 3. Log 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 35 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Using your radio 6. Transmission barring 4. Direct mode settings 1. Direct mode scanning 2. View active direct mode device 5. Keyguard settings 1. Automatic keyguard 2. Keyguard code 6. Communication settings 1. Listen to voice messages 2. Voice mailbox number 7. Enhancement settings 1. Active holder 2. Headset 3. Monophone 4. Handsfree 8. Modem settings 1. Active access point 2. Edit active access point 9. Security settings 1.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 36 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Using your radio Q Fast menu The fast menu contains frequently-used menu functions. To access the fast menu, press . Your organisation can define which of the following items are shown in the fast menu: • Network mode or Direct mode, depending on the current setting. • Scanning on or Scanning off, depending on the current setting. This option affects the scanning setting in the currently active mode (network mode or direct mode).
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 37 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Using your radio If voice feedback is activated, the radio plays the names of the items when you scroll with . 2. To activate the highlighted item, press and hold Select. , or press Some fast menu functions can be activated only when the radio is in the network mode and in the network coverage area. Q Voice feedback You can get information about some of the operations in your radio as voice feedback without looking at the display.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 38 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls 4. Group calls Q Basics Group calls (network service) are immediate one-way calls within a talk group. They are connected without the recipients answering. You can select one talk group you primarily want to communicate with, and other talk groups whose calls you want to scan. You may receive calls made to your selected group even when you are engaged in a call with a scanned group that has a low or medium scanning priority.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 39 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls Folders The talk groups in your radio are arranged in folders. One folder can have up to 200 predefined talk groups and up to 200 dynamic (overthe-air) talk groups. Only one folder can be selected at a time, and you can only scan or call those talk groups that are in the selected folder, with the exception of the home group. See Home group on page 39.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 40 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls Select Menu→Talk groups→Group settings. To change the priority of the home group, select Home group priority; if you do not want to scan the home group, select Off. To view the folder and group name of the home group, select Home group. To change the home group, press Change, and select the new home group. You can easily select the home group by pressing and holding the back key.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 41 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls Switch group calls on and off 1. Select Menu→Talk groups→Group settings→Group calls. 2. To switch group calls on, scroll to On, and press OK. To switch group calls off, scroll to Off, and press OK. You can call or receive calls from a talk group if it is a selected or a scanned group and if it is available. These groups have their own indicators in the group list; see Edit group folders on page 46.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 42 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls When you turn the group selector, the group name appears on the display, and if voice feedback is activated, the radio plays the index number of the current group. To switch between the last two selected groups (excluding the home group), press the back key. To select the home group, press and hold the back key.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 43 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls PTT key settings You may set the PTT key to function in either of the following ways: • Pressing and holding the PTT key always makes a call to the selected group, even if the radio has just received a call from a scanned group and the name of the scanned group is still on the display. • Pressing and holding the PTT key makes a call to the talk group whose name is on the display.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 44 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls When you receive a group call, the folder and group names, the caller’s name or number, and (receiving) are displayed in the idle mode. Also a group call starting tone can be played, if your organisation has defined it. When nobody is speaking during a group call, is displayed if the call comes from your selected group, and is displayed if the call comes from a scanned group.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 45 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls To request for voice override, press Overrid., and press and hold the PTT key. You can start speaking after a short tone is played and appears on the display. Exit a menu When the radio is receiving a group call and you are using another menu function, for example writing a text message, you can exit the menu by briefly pressing .
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 46 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls If you have set the PTT key to always make a call to the selected group, you cannot call a scanned group in this way; see PTT key settings on page 43. To call the scanned group, first set it as the selected group; see Select a talk group on page 41. Call a dispatcher (network service) 1. To access the list of talk groups in the selected folder, press in the idle mode. 2. Scroll to the desired group, and press .
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 47 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls Select Menu→Talk groups. Below the submenu Edit group folders, you can see how many groups in the selected folder have the scanning state Included. Select Edit group folders, and select the desired folder. To view and edit the talk groups of a folder, scroll to the desired folder, and press Edit.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 48 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls To rename the predefined user’s talk group folders, in the Talk groups folder, scroll to the folder you want to rename, and select Options→Rename folder. You need access rights to rename a folder. View background folder You can receive calls from background groups even when scanning or group calls are switched off. These calls may also interrupt group calls in progress.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 49 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Group calls the original values. Groups copied by the user to the user’s My folders are deleted. The original home group is set as the selected group, and the folder of the home group is set as the selected folder. Group journal To view the group journal, select Menu→Talk groups→Group journal.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 50 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Express calls 5. Express calls Express calls (network service) are immediate one-way calls between two people. They are connected without the recipient answering. You can make express calls to TETRA network and public telephone network numbers. If you receive an express call when you are not using the loudspeaker, your radio alerts you, and the call is connected only after you have answered it by pressing .
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 51 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Express calls If Call type changed appears, the call has changed into a one-way phone call. You must wait until the other party answers it before you can start speaking. To end the call, press . You can also search for the phone number in Contacts; see Search for names on page 75. Tip: In the idle mode, press last-dialled numbers.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 52 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Express calls Respond to an express call Press and hold the PTT key, and start speaking after a short tone is played and appears on the display. Reject an express call To reject an express call, press . If the loudspeaker is not in use and the radio alerts for an express call, rejecting the call sends the line busy tone to the caller. If the call has already been connected when you reject it, the call indicator changes to .
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 53 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Phone calls 6. Phone calls Phone calls (network service) are like conventional telephone calls. They can be made to TETRA network and public telephone network numbers. Phone calls are normally two-way calls, but your radio is also capable of making and receiving one-way phone calls in case the other party’s terminal cannot make or receive two-way calls.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 54 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Phone calls 4. To call the number, press 5. To end the call, press . . You can also search for the phone number in Contacts; see Search for names on page 75. If is displayed, the loudspeaker is in use. To activate or deactivate the loudspeaker, press . For details, see Loudspeaker on page 27. If the call is changed to a one-way phone call, Use PTT to speak appears on the display, and you must press and hold the PTT key when you speak.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 55 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Phone calls Call transfer When you make a phone call that needs to go via the dispatcher (for example when the call must first be authorized by the dispatcher), Transferring call is displayed after you enter the phone number and press before the dispatcher transfers the call to the desired number. In-call options To access the menu during a two-way call, press Menu.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 56 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Direct mode 7. Direct mode Q Basics In the direct mode, the radio operates without the network, so that the radios communicate directly with each other. The direct mode enables one-way calls both in the network coverage area and outside the network coverage area. For details and availability, contact your service provider. When the direct mode is active, only those radio functions that do not require the use of the network can be used.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 57 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Direct mode Q Start direct mode communication Activate direct mode To activate direct mode, select Menu→Settings→Phone settings→ Active mode→Direct. To return to the network mode, select Network. When you activate the direct mode, the selected channel and group are those that were last selected in the direct mode. When you return to the network mode, the selected folder and group are those that were last selected in the network mode.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 58 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Direct mode When you select a channel, the first group (A) is automatically selected. To switch between the second and the third group (B and C) on the same channel, press the back key. To select the first group (A) on the channel, press and hold the back key. If voice feedback is activated, the radio plays the index name (A, B, or C) of the group when you use the back key.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 59 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Direct mode If the connection to the transmitting radio is lost, Connection lost is displayed. Respond to a direct mode call Press and hold the PTT key while the channel and group names are displayed. To queue for your turn to talk during a call, press and hold the PTT key. A queuing tone is played while you are in the queue. You can start speaking after a short tone is played and appears on the display.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 60 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Direct mode 2. Press and hold the PTT key, and start speaking after a short tone is played and appears on the display. Pressing and holding in the idle mode makes a call to the first group on the selected channel. Make a direct mode individual call 1. Enter the individual number of the recipient. 2. Press and hold the PTT key or .
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 61 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Direct mode When the radio is on a direct mode channel where a compatible direct mode repeater device is available, Repeater is displayed in the idle mode, and during direct mode calls, is displayed. On such a channel, the coverage area in making and receiving direct mode calls may be extended.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 62 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Direct mode Press and hold the red function key, and the radio attempts to make a red key call. Press the red function key and then the back key, and the radio attempts to make a silent red key call. However, if the silent call is made to the predefined direct mode group, it changes into an ordinary red key call to the group. See also Red key calls and status sending on page 25.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 63 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Positioning 8. Positioning Q GPS receiver The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio navigation system that includes 24 satellites and their ground stations that monitor the operation of the satellites. Your radio is equipped with an internal GPS receiver. A GPS terminal, such as the GPS receiver in the EADS THR880i, receives low-power radio signals from the satellites, and measures the travel time of the signals.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 64 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Positioning Note: The Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for accuracy and maintenance of the system. The accuracy of location data can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United States government and is subject to change with the United States Department of Defense civil GPS policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 65 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Positioning The second display contains the approximate altitude from the mean sea level. If the device is moving, the approximate speed and the approximate direction of the movement in degrees from true north are also shown. The third display contains the approximate time of the measurement in Universal Time (UTC) format and the number of satellites the radio is connected to (maximum 12).
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 66 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Positioning • Send as message—to send the waypoint name, the coordinates, and the comment as a text message. • Edit name—to edit the name of the waypoint. • Edit note—to edit the comment of the waypoint. • Go to waypoint—to open a compass style application. See Waypoint guidance on page 66. • Add waypoint—to add a new waypoint manually. If waypoints already exist in the waypoint list, press Select and enter the desired coordinates.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 67 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Positioning The waypoint guidance application is designed to show the straightest route and shortest distance to the target. Any obstacles on the route, such as buildings and natural obstacles, are ignored. The waypoint guidance is active only when you move. The cardinal points are N (North), E (East), S (South), and W (West). North is the geographic North Pole of the Earth.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 68 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Positioning To remove waypoint information from the idle mode display, deactivate waypoint information from idle mode. Press Go to and select Waypoint idle off. Position settings To change settings related to positioning, select Menu→ Positioning→Position settings. You need access rights to modify the position settings. For more information, contact your organisation.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 69 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Positioning • No—The radio does not send position information even if position requests are received. • Priority calls only—The radio attempts to send position information only when position requests from authorised numbers are received during a call to an emergency number programmed into your radio, or during a red key call or a silent red key call to a network mode destination.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 70 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Positioning Set units of measurement To select which units are used to display position information, select Set units of measurement. You can select the unit separately for Accuracy, Speed, and Altitude. Display position info in idle mode To select whether position information is displayed in idle mode, select Display position info in idle mode→On or Off. As default, the currently selected option is highlighted.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 71 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Write text 9. Write text You can enter text, for example, when writing messages, in two different ways. You can use traditional text input or predictive text input. Note that your radio may not support predictive input. For more information, contact your organisation. When you are writing text, on the top left of the display indicates predictive text input, and indicates traditional text input.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 72 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Write text 2. When you have finished writing the word and it is correct, confirm it by pressing or adding a space with . If the word is not correct, press repeatedly until the word you want appears, and confirm it. Or, select Options→Matches. 3. Start writing the next word. When writing compound words, write the first part of the word, and confirm it by pressing . Write the last part of the word, and confirm it by pressing or .
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 73 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Write text • To insert a word when using predictive text input, select Options→Insert word. Write the word using traditional text input, and press Save. The word is also added to the dictionary.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 74 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Contacts 10. Contacts You can save multiple phone numbers and text, such as an e-mail address, a street address, or a note under a name in the contacts directory. To quickly access the list of names in the contacts directory, press Names in the idle mode. To open the Contacts menu, select Menu→Contacts. Note that Contacts can also be updated by using over-the-air programming.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 75 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Contacts The first number saved under a name is automatically set as the default number. When you select a name from Contacts, for example, to make a call, the default number is used unless you select another number. The default number is indicated by a box around the number type indicator (for example, ). 1. Select Menu→Contacts→Add new contact. 2. Enter the name, and press OK. 3. Enter the area code and the phone number, and press OK.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 76 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Contacts Tip: To search for a name during a call, select Options→ Contacts→Search. Q Send and receive contacts Send contacts You can send a contact entry to an individual recipient or to a group. 1. Select Menu→Contacts→Search. 2. Scroll to the name you want to send and press Details. 3. Select Options→Send contact and either Contacts or Talk groups depending on whether you want to send the contact to an individual or to a group. 4.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 77 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Contacts When you receive a new number to an already existing contact entry from a sender who does not belong to the list of allowed numbers, Contact name received. Add to phonebook? is displayed. If you press Yes, Add to already existing name? is displayed. If you press Yes again, Saved to phone memory is displayed. If you press No, the already existing entry in Contacts will not be updated.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 78 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Contacts To delete all names and numbers from the contacts directory, select Menu→Contacts→Delete→Delete all. When Are you sure? is displayed, press OK, and confirm with the security code.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 79 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Contacts You can use the Alert for setting in profiles to set the radio to ring only when receiving phone calls from names and numbers that belong to a specific caller group. See Profiles on page 92. Q Terminal info You may see details about your subscriber identity and a short text written by your organisation, if so defined, by selecting Menu→ Contacts→Terminal info. You can also see the terminal software version information.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 80 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions 11. Menu functions Q Status msgs. (Menu 1) Select Menu→Status msgs.. You can read and send status messages (network service), and save them for later use. There are three types of status messages: • Status messages are predefined messages with varying contents. You can send them to your selected recipient. • Situation indicators are predefined messages with varying contents. You can send them to a predefined recipient.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 81 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Unit alert messages The unit alert network service is a type of status message. It is used to alert people to the following radio traffic. If you receive a unit alert message, pay special attention to the following calls and messages. The text of the unit alert message is predefined by your organisation.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 82 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions • Search for an individual recipient from Contacts. Select Search→Contacts, and select the desired name and number. To send the message, press OK when the number is displayed. • Search for a talk group in the selected folder. Select Search→Talk groups, and select the desired group to send the message. • Enter the phone number, and press OK.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 83 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Status message with a time stamp The radio can be configured to include a time stamp in a sent status message. By default this feature is set to OFF. The time stamp shows the time when the message was sent. If the radio is in network mode but not within the network coverage area when you send the status message, the message is saved in the Outbox folder and Status saved in outbox folder is displayed.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 84 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions • for unread and for read status messages • for unread and for read situation indicators • for unread and for read callback requests 3. Scroll to the desired message, and press Read. When you are reading a message, you can delete the message by pressing Delete. Press Options for the following options: Reply, Save, or Use number. Easy callback 1. When you are reading a status message, press 2.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 85 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Delete status messages 1. Select Menu→Status msgs.→Delete messages. 2. Scroll to the folder whose contents you want to delete, and press OK. Or, scroll to All to delete the contents of all the status message folders, and press OK. Status settings Select Menu→Status msgs.→Status settings, and select one of the following: • Max.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 86 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Important: Some networks may not support the text message character counts indicated in this user guide. In such a network, text messages that are over the allowed number of characters cannot be delivered, but they may be deleted as a whole. Pay attention to the character count when you write messages to be sent in such a network. Contact your service provider or network operator for the details of your network.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 87 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions • Search for an individual recipient from Contacts. Select Search→Contacts, and select the desired name and number. To send the message, press OK when the number is displayed. • Search for a talk group in the selected folder. Select Search→Talk groups, and select the desired group to send the message. • Enter the number, and press OK. Scroll to one of the following number types: Private for a TETRA network number, Abbr.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 88 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions The blinking indicator indicates that the message memory is full. Before you can receive new messages, delete some of your old messages. 1. Press Show to read the message, or press Exit to read it later. To read the text message later, select Menu→Messaging→ Inbox, and select the desired message. indicates an unread text message. 2.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 89 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions When you send a message, it is saved in the Sent items folder by default. It is also possible to configure the radio so that outgoing messages are not saved in the Sent items folder. To change the saving settings, select Messaging→Message settings→Save sent messages and choose Yes or No. When the Sent items folder is full, the oldest message is automatically deleted when a new message is moved to the folder.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 90 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Delete messages Select Menu→Messaging→Delete messages. To delete all read messages in a certain folder, select the folder, and press OK when Delete all read messages from folder? is displayed. To delete all read messages from all folders, select All read, and press OK when Delete read messages from all folders? is displayed.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 91 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Q Log (Menu 3) You can view the phone numbers of missed, received, and dialled calls, and view the approximate length of your two-way phone calls (network service). You can also check the amount of sent and received data and the duration of a packet data connection. The radio registers missed and received calls only if the network supports these functions, and the radio is switched on and within the network service area.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 92 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Counters and timers Note: The actual invoice for calls and services from your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding off for billing, taxes and so forth. Select Menu→Log, and select one of the following: • Call duration—to view the approximate duration of your incoming and outgoing two-way phone calls.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 93 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions To activate a profile, press the desired profile. quickly in the idle mode, and select Customise profiles 1. Select Menu→Settings→Profiles. 2. Scroll to the desired profile, and select Options→Personalise. 3.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 94 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Push-to-talk setting You can set how you want the PTT key to function when making group calls in the network mode. Select Menu→Settings→Call settings→Push-to-talk setting, and select one of the following: • Default—to set the radio to make a call to the talk group whose name is on the display (either the selected group or the currently active scanned group) when you press and hold the PTT key.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 95 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Welcome note To save a note that is briefly displayed when the radio is switched on, select Menu→Settings→Phone settings→Welcome note. Write the note, and press Save. Network selection You can select the network in which the radio operates (network service). See also Network selection on page 16.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 96 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Direct mode settings Select Menu→Settings→Direct mode settings, and select one of the following: • Direct mode scanning—to activate or deactivate direct mode scanning. Direct mode scanning allows you to receive calls made to the other groups on the same channel. • View active direct mode device—to view the type and address of the active direct mode device (repeater, gateway, or none).
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 97 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Enhancement settings 1. Select Menu→Settings→Enhancement settings. 2. Select Active holder, Headset, Monophone, or Handsfree, and select one of the following: • Default profile—Select the profile you want to have activated with the selected enhancement. • Automatic answer—Select On to set the radio to automatically answer an incoming call after five seconds.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 98 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions select Alias for access point. To change the Access Point Name (APN), select Access point. Contact your network operator or service provider for the APN. Security settings Select Menu→Settings→Security settings, and select one of the following: • Phone code request—to set the radio to ask for your phone code every time the radio is switched on.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 99 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions radio supports JPEG, GIF, WBMP, BMP, OTA-BMP, and PNG formats, but not necessarily all variations of these file formats. To select a wallpaper from Gallery, select Select wallpaper. To activate or deactivate the wallpaper, select On or Off, respectively. The wallpaper is not displayed when the radio activates the screen saver. • Screen saver—to activate or deactivate the screen saver, select On or Off, respectively.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 100 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions synchronization manually. If you don't want the clock to be synchronized at all, select Off. If the battery is removed from the radio for a long time or if the battery is completely empty, you may need to set the time and date again. Aliasing You can inform the network that you are using a particular radio by selecting Menu→Settings→Aliasing→Login or selecting Go to→ Aliasing login and entering your radio user number.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 101 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Restore factory settings To reset some of the menu settings to their original values, select Menu→Settings→Restore factory settings. You must enter the security code to use this function. Q Gallery (Menu 7) Copyright protections may prevent some images and other content from being copied, modified, transferred or forwarded. 1. To view the list of folders in the gallery, select Menu→Gallery.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 102 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions If the alarm time is reached while the radio is switched off, the radio switches itself on and starts sounding the alarm tone. If you press Stop, the radio asks whether you want to activate the radio for calls. Press No to switch off the radio or Yes to make and receive calls. Do not press Yes when wireless phone use may cause interference or danger.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 103 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions the calendar note. For entering letters and numbers, see Write text on page 71. When the alarm time is reached, the radio plays a tone and displays the note. When a Call note appears on the display, you can make a phone call to the displayed number by pressing , or an express call by pressing and holding the PTT key. Note that express calls can only be made to TETRA numbers.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 104 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Calculator Note: This calculator has limited accuracy and is designed for simple calculations. 1. Select Menu→Organiser→Calculator. 2. When "0" is displayed, enter the first number in the calculation. Press for a decimal point. To change the sign, select Options→Change sign. 3. Select Options→Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Square, or Square root.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 105 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions If the alarm time is reached when the radio is in the idle mode, the radio plays a tone, and flashes Countdown time up or the note you set on the display. To stop the alarm, press any keypad key. If no key is pressed, the alarm automatically stops within 30 seconds. To stop the alarm and to delete the text note, press Exit. To restart the countdown timer, press Restart.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 106 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Note that if Java applications use the packet data connection, the connection is established using the same connection settings that are used with the radio’s Web browser. See Connect to a browser service on page 111. Launch an application 1. Press Menu and select Applications. 2. Select an application or a folder (the name depends on the application). 3. Press Open.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 107 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions • Communication—to restrict network access, messaging or connectivity. • Data access—to restrict access to user data. • Positioning—to restrict access to positioning data. • Auto-start—to restrict autostart. • Web page—to provide further information about the application from an Internet page. This feature needs to be supported by the network.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 108 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions • Details—to provide information about the name, date of creation, and size of a folder. • Type of view—to set the way the radio displays the applications: You can choose from the following three options: a list of small icons, a list of large icons, or a grid. • Sort—to sort the folders according to name, date, type, or size. • Add folder—to add a new folder.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 109 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Q Positioning (Menu 10) See Positioning on page 63. Q Web (Menu 11) You can access various services with the browser. The services may include services provided by your organisation, weather reports, news or flight times, and financial information. Check the pricing, tariffs, and the availability of these services with your network operator or the service provider whose service you want to use.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 110 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions 3. Start browsing the pages of the service. See page 112. 4. When you have finished browsing, disconnect from the service. See page 112. Service settings The service settings may be predefined in your radio, or you may receive the service settings as an over-the-air message from the network operator or service provider that offers the service that you want to use.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 111 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions connection→Yes. To set the radio to alert when a secure page contains an unsecure item, select Alert for unsecure items→Yes. Note that these alerts do not guarantee a secure connection. For more information, see Browser security on page 114. • Character encoding—to select the character set that the radio uses for showing browser pages that do not include that information.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 112 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions • Enter the address of the service. Select Menu→Web→Go to address, enter the address (press characters), and press OK. for special Browse the pages of a service After a connection to the service has been established, you can start browsing its pages. The function of the keys may vary in different services. Follow the text guides on the display. For more information, contact your service provider.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 113 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Bookmarks Your radio may have some bookmarks loaded for sites not affiliated with EADS. EADS does not warrant or endorse these sites. If you choose to access them, you should take the same precautions, for security or content, as you would with any Internet site. While browsing, select Options→Bookmarks, or, in the idle mode, select Menu→Web→Bookmarks.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 114 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions The cache memory A cache is a memory location that is used to store data temporarily. If you have tried to access or have accessed confidential information requiring passwords, empty the cache after each use. The information or services you have accessed is stored in the cache. To empty the cache while browsing, select Options→Other options→Clear the cache, or, in the idle mode, select Menu→ Web→Clear the cache.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 115 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Menu functions Important: Note that even if the use of certificates makes the risks involved in remote connections and software installation considerably smaller, they must be used correctly in order to benefit from increased security. The existence of a certificate does not offer any protection by itself; the certificate manager must contain correct, authentic, or trusted certificates for increased security to be available.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 116 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Data communication 12. Data communication You can use your radio as a modem and transfer data to other compatible devices when the radio is connected to a compatible PC with a data cable (network service). To send and receive e-mail and to connect to computers and access the Internet, you also need the appropriate data communications software installed on a compatible PC.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 117 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Data communication 3. Activate an access point, and change its settings in Modem settings. See Modem settings on page 97. Q Connect your radio to a PC You can connect your radio to a compatible PC using a data cable. 1. Connect the data cable to the serial port on your PC. 2. Connect the cable to your radio. 3. Start using the communication application on your PC. For instructions, refer to the documentation of the application.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 118 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Battery information 13. Battery information Q Charging and discharging Your radio is powered by a rechargeable battery. The full performance of a new battery is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the talk and standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, buy a new battery.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 119 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 Battery information Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 120 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your radio is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage. • Do not use or store the radio in dusty, dirty areas. Its moving parts and electronic components can be damaged. • Do not store the radio in hot areas.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 121 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Q Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your radio when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. Use the radio only in its normal operating positions. To maintain compliance with radio frequency exposure guidelines only use enhancements approved by EADS for use with this radio.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 122 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • always keep the radio more than 6 in. (15.3 cm) from their pacemaker when the radio is switched on; • not carry the radio in a breast pocket; and • hold the radio to the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise the potential for interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your radio immediately.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 123 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Q Potentially explosive environments Switch off your radio when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres include areas where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 124 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When making an emergency call, give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Your radio may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. To make an emergency call to a predefined number: Your organisation may also allow you to make an emergency call to numbers predefined by the organisation.
THR880i_Rel6_en_print.book Page 125 Jeudi, 20. novembre 2008 2:13 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION standard operating positions with the handset transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. The highest SAR value for this model handset when tested for use at the ear is 0.42 W/kg for radio type RC-2 and RC-12, 0.74 W/kg for radio type RC-3, 0.47 W/kg for radio type RC-4 and RC-13, 0.5 W/kg for radio type RC-6, 0.
