Motorola Gm380 User Manual

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UTILITIES
BRIGHTNESS
This feature allows you to alter the brightness
of the radio display and keypad to suit
conditions.
You can only alter the brightness feature via
the menu.Using the Menu
1Ensure radio is in IDLE STATE and Backlight
is set to On.
2
c
to enter Menu Mode.
3
+
or
e
until:
4
c
to select
5
+
or
e
until:
6
c
to select
7
+
or
e
to alter brightness to one of
nine levels.
8
c
to select required level.
Display shows:
(for 2 seconds)
9
Radio exits menu
mode and display
shows e.g.:...

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UTILITIES
OPTION BOARD
Your radio is capable of being fitted with an
option board. Each board will extend the
capability of your radio by adding a new feature
such as voice storage, voice scrambler or
trunking. See your dealer for the availability
and suitability of the various option boards.
Yo u c a n s w i t c hOnorOfftheOptionBoardby
using a pre-programmedOption Boardbutton
or via the menu.
Using the Option Board Button
1.
Press theOption Boardbutton to switch the
Option Boardon, when the...

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UTILITIES
VOICE OPERATED TRANSMIT (VOX)
When the VOX accessory is connected, your
radio may be used with hands-free operation.
The VOX feature intelligently senses
background noise, so that it adapts
automatically to the noise level in the
environment in which you are working.
To start the VOX feature:
1.Ensure that the VOX accessory is
connected to the rear accessory connec-
tor of the radio.
2.Switch the radio to a VOX channel.
You can disable the VOX feature by pressing
the PTT button on...

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UTILITIES
STUN/UNSTUN
For added security and to avoid abuse of the
radio system in which you operate, a feature
known asStun/Unstunis included in your
radio.
This feature can only be activated by your
system manager or administrator.
For example, if your radio is stolen and is being
used illegally, your system administrator can
send a signal which willstunthe radio making
it incapable of being used. This feature is also
useful if the system is being abused by a user
who is not complying with...

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RADIO INFORMATION
RADIO INFORMATIONTo enable you and your dealer/system
administrator to establish, quickly, the software
and radio parameters programmed into your
radio, a feature known asRadio Information
can be accessed via the menu.
On selection ofRadio Information, your radio
display will indicate:
 Software (SW) version
 Codeplug (CP) version
 Software (SW) part number
 Codeplug (CP) part numberTo access Radio Information
1EnsureradioisinIDLESTATE.
2
c
to enter Menu Mode.
3
+
or
e...

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RADIO INFORMATION
8
+
or
e
for
fur ther selections
following steps
6 and 7:or
or
or
9
xx
to exit
menu mode , display
shows e.g.:
SW VersionCP VersionSW Part NoCP Part NoChan: 05 

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SAFETY
SAFETY INFORMATIONSafe and Efficient Operation of Motorola
Two - Way R a di o sThis section provides information and instructions for
the safe and efficient operation of Motorola Mobile
Two-Way Radios.
For information regarding radio use in hazardous
areas, please refer to the Factory Mutual (FM)
approval manual supplement or Instruction Card
which is included with radio models that offer this
capability.Exposure To Radio Frequency EnergyNational and International Standards and...

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SAFETY
Electromagnetic Interference/CompatibilityNote:Nearly every electronic device is
susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or
otherwise configured for electromagnetic
compatibility.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or
compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any
facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
When instructed...

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SAFETY
Mobile Radio Operation and EME ExposureTo assure optimal radio performance and that
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy is within the guidelines referenced earlier in
this document, transmit only when people inside
and outside the vehicle are at least the minimum
distance away from a properly installed, externally
mounted antenna.
Table 1 lists the minimum distance for several
different ranges of radiated power.
Mobile Antenna InstallationInstall the vehicle...

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SAFETY
General Radio Care The use of chemicals such as
detergents, alcohol, aerosol
sprays, and/or petroleum
products may be harmful to and damage the
radio housing.
 Avoid physical abuse of the radio such as
carrying it by the antenna.
 The accessory connector (if fitted) has a
protective cap which should be left in place when
the connector is not in use.
 Clean the radio exterior using a cloth moistened
with clean water and a mild dishwashing liquid.
 The use of non-approved radio...