User manual BINATONE LATITUDE 150

[. . . ] Important: In order for other people to receive your transmission, they must also be on the same channel that you are currently using. Refer to the "Changing Channel" section for more information. When the TALK and/or CALL buttons are continuously pressed, your PMR cannot receive any transmissions. USER GUIDE To remove the belt clip It's easier to fit the battery pack without the belt clip in place. Pull the tab forward (away from the handset) to release the belt clip. [. . . ] At low power mode, the PMR will transmit at reduced transmitting range but could extend the battery life. Press the TALK button again to confirm your selected power level. 3. 7. 3 Monitor You can use the Monitor feature to check for weak signals on the current channel. The PMR will enter the Monitor mode and hear everything on the current channel. Press the (Menu) button again to turn off the Monitor operation and return to standby mode. 1. Displayed when the Power Low is activated. + Important -- read these safety warnings before you charge the batteries + When placing the handset in the charger, use only the + + + Battery Meter If the PMR can detect when the battery charge level gets low. An alert tone will be heard and the RED LED indicator will flash once every 15 seconds. When this happens, will be put on the handset to charge pod and check the charge LED light. It takes about 6 hours to recharge the batteries fully if they've become completely run down. Battery life The PMR units have a built-in Power Saver (PS) for maximum battery life, but when not in use, turn the unit OFF to conserve battery power. Remove the batteries if the units will not be used for a long period of time. + + rechargeable battery pack supplied with the Latitude 150 . Make sure the battery compartment cover is securely locked in place when you're charging the batteries. Dispose of used batteries safely and in a way that will not harm the environment -- never try to burn them or put them anywhere they could get burnt or punctured. When you're not going to use your Latitude 150 for a few weeks, take the battery pack out so it doesn't leak corrosive substances. When the battery charge level gets low, an alert tone will be heard and the RDD LED indicator will flash once every 15 seconds. When this happens, recharge the batteries. Don't leave dead batteries in your handset -- they might leak if you do. 3. 5 Calling (Paging) Tone You can use the CALL button to send a tone to other users on the same channel. To activate this feature; With the PMR in normal mode, press and release the CALL button. The unit will transmit a 2-second page tone to the other unit/s set with the same channel within transmitting range. Binatone Help Line - 0845 345 9677 4. Auxiliary Features 4. 1 Power Saving Your PMR unit has special circuitry designed to extend the life of your battery. When the unit is not used for 6 seconds, it will automatically switch into a low power mode. The Power Saving feature does not affect the PMR's ability to receive transmissions. When a signal is detected, it automatically returns to full power mode. 4. 2 Low Battery Indicator The PMR can detect when the battery charge level gets low. [. . . ] Wearing the radio close to the body, such as in a pocket or on a belt, will decrease range; change the location of the radio. 5. Effective Range The Transmission range of the product is dependent on the environment terrain where it is being used, the following diagram attempts to guide the user on the sort of performance to expect for everyday use. Signal Strenght Optimum (open area) (1) Medium ground based obstruction (2) Heavily built up area (3) 0 Range (Km) 3 Range Slope Guarantor; Argos Ltd 489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard Central Milton Keynes MK9 2NW WARNING For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place your PMR in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If a PMR is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the PMR may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to the occupants of the vehicle. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your PMR OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, unless it is a type especially qualified for such use (for example, Factory Mutual Approved). [. . . ]