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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 3 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 3 The User Guide provides you with all the information you need to get the most from your mobile radios. Before you use your mobile radios for the first time, follow the simple instructions in ‘Getting Started’ on the next few pages. Need help? If you have any problems setting up or using your BT Freeway Mini you may find the answer in ‘Help’ at the back of this guide.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 4 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 4 In this guide Getting started Install the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Attaching/removing the belt clip . . . . .6 Getting to know your radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Using your mobile radios Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Talking and listening . . . . .
916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 5 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Getting started Install the batteries Your BT Freeway Mini mobile radios each use 3 x AAA alkaline batteries. With the back of radio facing you, slide down the battery compartment cover. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline batteries ensuring that the + and – marked on the batteries match up with those marked inside the battery compartment as shown.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 6 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 6 Getting started Attaching the belt clip (optional) Slide down the belt clip into the slot on the back of the radio until it clicks into place. Removing the belt clip Pull back the release catch, and slide the belt clip up and away from the radio.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 7 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Getting to know your radio 7 Controls Call tone Press to call other radios on the same channel as your radio, page 11. Display + Increases volume, page 9. Whilst in menu mode used to increment channel or change scan selection. PTT (Press To Talk) Press to talk to another radio, page 10. Press to save a menu setting. Menu Long press switches radio on/off, page 9.
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5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 9 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios Switching on 1. Press and hold the Menu button for about 3 seconds, until you hear a beep. Your radio will briefly carry out a LCD check before displaying your current channel number. Switching off 1. Press and hold the Menu button for about 3 seconds, until you hear a beep. The radio switches off. Adjusting the volume There are 15 volume levels (v1 to v15) 1.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 10 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 10 Using your mobile radios Talking and listening Set channel Your BT Freeway Mini has 8 channels. To communicate with others, all radios in your group must be set to the same channel. 1. Press Menu . The current channel flashes. Press to select another channel. or PTT 2. Either press to save your new setting or leave the radio for 5 seconds and your new setting will be automatically saved.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 11 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios PTT 3. Release when you have finished speaking. Your listener will hear a beep (called a roger tone) to confirm you have finished speaking. They can then speak to you. When you are transmitting you will notice the LCD outline stops flashing and becomes permanently lit.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 12 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 12 Using your mobile radios When the other radio user has finished speaking you can respond. When you are receiving a transmission you will notice the LCD outline stops flashing and distinguishes. Channel scan You can scan through the 8 channels on your BT Freeway Mini to check for any activity and see which channels are in use and which are free.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 13 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios 2. When scan is switched on your radio will rapidly scan each of the 8 channels and pause for 5 seconds on any active channel so you can hear the transmission, before resuming the scan. If an active channel is found and you hear the transmission: PTT To respond to the other radio, press within 5 seconds. To exit the transmission, and continue with the channel scan press or .
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 14 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 14 Help Will not switch on Batteries may have run down or are not installed correctly. Check and replace batteries. No transmission PTT button not pressed. No reception You may be out of range. Check all radios are on the same channel. PTT is accidentally being pressed. Speech sounds distorted at the receiving end Make sure you are not talking too closely/too far from the microphone.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 15 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Help Poor reception The range is dependent on environment and terrain. The range of your BT Freeway Mini radios can be impaired when there is not clear sight between the radios. For example, buildings and thick stone walls can severely affect the range.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 16 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 16 General information Safety and general Do not open the mobile radio. Radio signals transmitted between mobile radios may cause interference to hearing aids. Switch off the mobile radio when near medical equipment. This product should not be used by people with pacemakers. Do not use the radio when driving a vehicle or operating machinery. Do not use your radio when on board an aircraft.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 17 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information Environmental Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the release of highly toxic chemicals. Do not expose your product to direct sunlight, extreme cold or place it near heating appliances. Do not submerge any part of your product in water and do not use it in damp, humid or wet conditions.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 18 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 18 General information Technical information Mobile radio channel frequency chart Channel number Channel frequency (MHz) 1 446.00625 2 446.01875 3 446.03125 4 446.04375 5 446.05625 6 446.06875 7 446.08125 8 446.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 19 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information Power source: 3 x AAA alkaline batteries. Effective radiated power: 0.5 Watts maximum. Typical battery life Using good quality alkaline batteries: 24 hours. (Based on 90% standby, 5% transmit and 5% receive.) Guarantee Your BT Freeway Mini is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 20 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 20 General information If you have to return your product: Pack the radios securely, preferably in the original packaging. All parts must be returned including belt clips. Outside of guarantee: If your product needs repair outside of the guarantee we recommend that you call 0167 256 4444 for details of our recommended repair agents.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 21 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information Declaration of Conformity A copy of the original manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity can be obtained by calling 01473 605 893 or alternatively by e-mail from the following address mailto:commprod@btuk02.bt.
5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 22 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 22 Section Visit us at www.bt.com Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2004.
