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User Guide

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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. To select
a folder, press in the idle mode, and select the desired
folder.
• Select a talk group—Turn the group selector until you reach
the desired group. It may also be possible to browse the
groups in a continuous loop, in either direction, in the selected
folder.
• Make a group call to your selected group—When you have set
your selected group and its name is displayed in the idle
mode, press and hold the PTT key.
• Respond to a group call—Press and hold the PTT key. You
can start speaking when a short tone is played.
• Make an express call to a TETRA number—Key in a TETRA
number, and press and hold the PTT key. You can start
speaking when a short tone is played.
• Make an express call to a phone number—Key in a phone
number and press . Select Phone and press the PTT
key.
• Respond to an express call—Press and hold the PTT key. You
can start speaking when a short tone is played.
• Make a phone call—Enter the area code and phone number,
and press . The area code is not required for TETRA

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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. For
details, see Select channels and groups on page 57.
Keys
• Activate and deactivate the loudspeaker—Press
briefly. When the loudspeaker is active, is displayed.
Pressing and holding may activate and deactivate all
the speakers.
• Adjust the volume—Press the volume key on the right side of
the radio to adjust the volume of the activated speaker, either
the loudspeaker or the earpiece.
• Use the fast menu key—Press to access the fast menu. In
the fast menu, scroll with the scroll keys or by pressing ,
and select items by pressing and holding or pressing
Select. See Fast menu on page 36.
• Use the duty key—You can set the duty key to make a call
to the home group, to start a call to the dispatcher of selected
group, or to send a callback request to the address of the
selected group. See Duty key setting on page 94.
• Use number keys as shortcuts—Your organisation may have
predefined certain functions for the number keys, such as
activating or deactivating scanning or transmission barring, or
a profile. Press and hold the number key to activate or
deactivate an application or function. For more information,
contact your organisation.

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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.
Basic menu functions
• Access a menu—Press Menu, scroll to the desired menu
function, and press Select.
• Exit a menu—Press to exit a menu function without
changing its settings and to return to the idle mode. See also
Mute the call temporarily on page 45 and page 59.
Other functions
• Lock and unlock keys—There are two levels of locking the
keys (Keypad and All keys). Your organisation can either
predefine which keys are locked in which level or use the
default settings. As a default, Keypad locks the keypad and
the power key. To activate it, press Menu and . As a
default, All keys locks the keypad, group selector, power key,
, and . To activate it, press Menu, and press and hold
. To unlock the keys, press Unlock and .
• Write a text message—Press in the idle mode.
Note that your user organisation can also predefine some
other function for this key.
• Send a status message—Press in the idle mode to start
sending a message.
Note that your user organisation can also predefine some
other function for this key.
• Search for names in the contacts directory—Press Names,
enter the first characters of the name and scroll to the name.
• Use your personal shortcuts—Press Go to, and select the
desired function.

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Contents
Quick guide.............................. 4 3. Using your radio .................. 33
Access a menu function ................ 33
Contents................................... 7 Menu list ........................................ 34
FOR YOUR SAFETY ................ 10 Fast menu ..................................... 36
For all other radios Voice feedback.............................. 37
except for RC-3........................... 13 4. Group calls........................... 38
General information ................ 14 Basics............................................ 38
Active holder .................................. 14 Folders ....................................... 39
Home group................................ 39
Access codes................................. 14
Modes of operation ........................ 14 Dynamic talk groups................... 40
Transmission barring ..................... 15 Start group communication ........... 40
Switch group calls on and off ..... 41
Network selection .......................... 16
Using your radio in wet Select a folder ............................ 41
Select a talk group...................... 41
and damp conditions...................... 16
Scanning settings ....................... 42
1. Getting started..................... 18 PTT key settings......................... 43
Install the battery ........................... 18 Access the group list
Install the electromagnetic in the idle mode ............................. 43
interference filters .......................... 19 Receive a group call...................... 43
For all other radios Respond to a group call ............. 44
except for RC-3........................... 19 Voice override ............................ 44
Charge the battery ......................... 20 Exit a menu ................................ 45
Switch the radio on and off ............ 20 Mute the call temporarily ............ 45
Lock the keys (Keyguard) .............. 21 Receive a broadcast call ............ 45
Make a group call .......................... 45
2. Your radio ............................ 22 Call the selected talk group ........ 45
Idle mode ....................................... 23 Call a scanned talk group........... 45
Call types ....................................... 24 Call a dispatcher
Red key calls (network service) ........................ 46
and status sending...................... 25 Talk groups (Menu 5) .................... 46
Group selector and back key ......... 26 Edit group folders ....................... 46
PTT (Push-to-talk) key................... 26 View background folder.............. 48
Duty key and fast menu key .......... 27 Restore group settings ............... 48
Loudspeaker .................................. 27 Group journal.............................. 49
Light indicator ................................ 28
Volume key .................................... 28 5. Express calls ....................... 50
Display indicators........................... 28 Make an express call..................... 50
Notifications ................................... 31 Reuse a number......................... 51

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Call an abbreviated 9. Write text............................... 71

TETRA number........................... 51 Predictive text input ....................... 71
Speed dialling ............................. 51 Traditional text input...................... 72
Receive an express call................. 51 Tips ............................................... 72
Respond to an express call ........ 52
Reject an express call................. 52 10. Contacts ............................. 74
Save names and numbers ............ 74
6. Phone calls ........................... 53 Search for names.......................... 75
Make a phone call ......................... 53 Send and receive contacts ............ 76
Call an abbreviated Send contacts............................. 76
TETRA number........................... 54 Receive contacts ........................ 76
Speed dialling ............................. 54 Organise the contacts directory .... 77
International phone calls Add numbers and text items....... 77
(network service) ........................ 54 Change the number type............ 77
Call transfer ................................ 55 Change the default number........ 77
In-call options.............................. 55 Delete contact entries................. 77
Answer a phone call ...................... 55 Settings for Contacts..................... 78
Mute the ringing tone .................. 55 Speed dials ................................... 78
Reject a phone call ..................... 55 Caller groups ................................. 78
Terminal info ................................. 79
7. Direct mode .......................... 56
Basics ............................................ 56 11. Menu functions................... 80
Start direct mode Status msgs. (Menu 1) .................. 80
communication .............................. 57 Unit alert messages.................... 81
Activate direct mode ................... 57 Send status messages ............... 81
Select channels and groups ....... 57 Last sent status message
Scan the groups on a channel .... 58 displayed in idle mode................ 82
Receive a direct mode call ............ 58 Status message
Respond to a direct mode call .... 59 with a time stamp ....................... 83
Voice override............................. 59 Read status messages............... 83
Mute the call temporarily............. 59 Received and Sent folders ......... 84
Make a direct mode call................. 59 User-specified folders................. 84
Gateway and repeater ................... 60 Delete status messages ............. 85
Red key calls and emergency Status settings............................ 85
calls in direct mode........................ 61 Messaging (Menu 2) ..................... 85
Direct mode status messages ....... 62 Write text messages................... 86
Send text messages
8. Positioning ........................... 63 to multiple recipients................... 87
GPS receiver ................................. 63
Read text messages................... 87
Positioning application................... 64
Inbox and Sent items folders...... 88
Position info ................................ 64
Templates................................... 89
Waypoints ................................... 65
Saved text msgs.
Position settings.......................... 68
and user-specified folders .......... 89

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Delete messages ........................ 90 Other options available

Message settings........................ 90 for an application ........................ 106
Log (Menu 3) ................................. 91 Other options available
Recent calls lists ......................... 91 for a folder .................................. 107
Counters and timers ................... 92 Downloading an application ....... 108
Contacts (Menu 4) ......................... 92 Positioning (Menu 10) ................... 109
Talk groups (Menu 5)..................... 92 Web (Menu 11).............................. 109
Settings (Menu 6) .......................... 92 Call functions during
Profiles........................................ 92 a browser connection ................. 109
Call settings ................................ 93 Basic steps for accessing
Phone settings ............................ 94 and using services...................... 109
Direct mode settings ................... 96 Service settings .......................... 110
Keyguard settings ....................... 96 Enter the settings manually ........ 110
Communication settings ............. 96 Connect to a browser service..... 111
Enhancement settings ................ 97 Browse the pages of a service ... 112
Modem settings .......................... 97 Disconnect from a service .......... 112
Security settings ......................... 98 Bookmarks ................................. 113
Display settings........................... 98 Service inbox.............................. 113
Time and date settings ............... 99 The cache memory..................... 114
Aliasing .......................................100 Browser security......................... 114
Restore factory settings ..............101
Gallery (Menu 7) ............................101 12. Data communication ......... 116
Call functions during
Organiser (Menu 8)........................101
a packet data connection .............. 116
Alarm clock .................................101
Install communication applications
Calendar .....................................102
and modem drivers........................ 116
To-do list .....................................103
Connect your radio to a PC ........... 117
Notes ..........................................103
Calculator....................................104 13. Battery information ........... 118
Countdown timer.........................104 Charging and discharging ............. 118
Stopwatch ...................................105
Applications (Menu 9) ....................105 CARE AND MAINTENANCE .... 120
Launch an application.................106
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ......................... 121

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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. Your first consideration while driving should
be road safety.
INTERFERENCE
All wireless phones may be susceptible to interference, which
could affect performance.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS
Follow any restrictions. Switch the radio off near medical
equipment.
USE IN AIRCRAFT OR AT AIRPORT MAY BE PROHIBITED
Follow any restrictions. Wireless phones can cause interference
in aircraft. Airport professionals using wireless phones should
follow the special guidance and instructions issued by their own
organisation.
SWITCH OFF WHEN REFUELLING
Don't use the radio at a refuelling point. Don't use near fuel or
chemicals.
SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING
Follow any restrictions. Don't use the radio where blasting is in
progress.
USE SENSIBLY
Use only in the normal position as explained in the product
documentation. Don't touch the antenna unnecessarily.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product.

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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.
EMERGENCY CALLS
Ensure the radio is switched on and in service. Press as
many times as needed to clear the display and return to the start
screen. Key in the emergency number, then press . Give
your location. Do not end the call until given permission to do so.

Q ABOUT YOUR RADIO

The radio described in this guide is approved for use on the TETRA network.
Contact your service provider for more information about networks.
When using the features in this radio, obey all laws and respect privacy and
legitimate rights of others.
Warning: To use any features in this radio, other than the alarm
clock, the radio must be switched on. Do not switch the radio on
when wireless phone use may cause interference or danger.
Your radio and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of
reach of small children.

Q Network Services
To use the phone you must have service from a wireless service provider.
Many of the features in this radio depend on features in the wireless network
to function. These Network Services may not be available on all networks or
you may have to make specific arrangements with your service provider
before you can utilize Network Services. Your service provider may need to
give you additional instructions for their use and explain what charges will
apply. Some networks may have limitations that affect how you can use

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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. Use of one or more of these features may
reduce the memory available for the remaining features sharing memory.
Some other features may also share memory: contacts, calendar, to-do
notes, and note application. For example, saving many notes may use all of
the available memory. Your radio may display a message that the memory is
full when you try to use a shared memory feature. In this case, delete some
of the information or entries stored in the shared memory features before
continuing. Some of the features, such as contacts, may have a certain
amount of memory specially allotted to them in addition to the memory
shared with other features.

Q Enhancements, batteries, and chargers

Always switch the radio off and disconnect the charger before removing the
battery.
Check the model number of any charger before use with this radio. This radio
is intended for use when supplied with power from ACP-12 and LCH-12.
Warning: Use only batteries, chargers, and enhancements
approved by EADS for use with this particular model. The use of
any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty, and may
be dangerous.
For availability of approved enhancements, please check with your dealer.
When you disconnect the power cord of any enhancement, grasp and pull
the plug, not the cord.
Important: Enhancements to be used with this radio do not meet
the same durability or water resistance specifications as the radio
itself. For example, all the chargers are only to be used in dry
conditions. They should never be used when damp or wet.

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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. The only exception is the RC-3 radio, which does not require using
these filters. Two filters are supplied in the sales package, and they are also
available as separate accessories. See Install the electromagnetic
interference filters on page 19 for how to install the filters to the charger’s
power cord.

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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.
The factory setting for the five-digit security
code is 12345.
To prevent unauthorised use of your radio, change the codes. Keep
the new codes secret and in a safe place separate from your radio.
See Security settings on page 98.

Q Modes of operation
Your radio has two modes of operation: network mode and direct
mode. In the network mode, the radio operates using the TETRA
network. In the direct mode, the radio operates without the network,
so that the radios communicate directly with each other. In the direct
mode, only some functions of the radio are available. For more
information on the direct mode, see Direct mode on page 56.

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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. When transmission
barring is active, the radio cannot re-register to the network, for
example, if it is switched off and then on again.
The limited network services in the network mode are only available
in the coverage area of the network cell where the radio was last
registered. The radio cannot register to other network cells while
transmission barring is active, and therefore the area of operation
may be limited.
When transmission barring is active in the network mode, the radio
cannot send the necessary information to the network about
changes in talk groups. When transmission barring is active, you
cannot change the selected group. If you make any other changes
that affect talk groups, such as change the selected folder, home
group, or the scanning priority of a group, you will not be able to
receive further communication from the affected groups. After
transmission barring has been deactivated, the radio can attempt to
negotiate the changes with the network.
If you start to make a red key call or an emergency call to an
emergency number programmed into your radio when transmission
barring is active, the radio automatically deactivates transmission
barring and attempts to make the call. See Red key calls and
emergency calls in direct mode on page 61.
Note: If you start to make a red key call or an emergency call when
transmission barring is active, transmission barring will be
deactivated, and you should consider exiting the area where you
wanted transmission to be barred.

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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. is displayed if the message
does not need to be sent or message sending failed, and is
displayed if the message has been sent.

Q Network selection
In addition to your predefined home network, you may be able to
select other networks in which your radio can operate (network
service), for example, if you are not in the coverage area of your
home network. The network can be changed automatically or
manually; see Network selection on page 95.
Some services are network dependent, so the availability of services
may change when the network is changed. In addition, the selected
folder, selected group, home group, or the availability of groups may
change when the network is changed.

Q Using your radio in wet and damp conditions

• You can use this radio in the rain, but do not submerge it in water.
• If the radio or the system connector has been exposed to salt water, wash
it immediately with freshwater to avoid corrosion. The radio must be
carefully wiped dry.
• Before opening the back cover, dry the radio to prevent water from
reaching the interior of the radio. The battery is not water resistant.
• Never charge the radio when the bottom connector is wet or damp.
• Never use a damp radio with enhancements that have an electrical
function (such as a desk stand or car kit).

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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.

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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. To close the battery cover, hold the
radio with both hands so that the back of
the radio faces upwards and the
antenna points towards you. Slide the
cover downwards with your thumbs so
that the locking catches near the hinge
(1) are pushed under the cover and are
no longer visible. Then press both sides
of the end of the cover down at the same
time to lock the cover in place (2). Be
careful when closing the battery cover. If the cover is not properly
closed or, for example, the locking catches or the seals are
damaged, the durability of the radio against shocks and water is
impaired.
Always switch the radio off and disconnect the charger before
removing the battery.

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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. The only exception is the RC-3
radio, which does not require using these filters. Two filters are
supplied in the sales package, and they are also available as
separate accessories.
Install the filters to the charger’s power cord before you connect the
charger to the radio or an AC wall outlet.
1. The filters should be placed on the power cord one after the
other, within 15 cm (6 inches) of the charger. Place the power
cord inside the opened filter, and then wrap it in one loop around
the filter.
2. Close the filters around the power cord.

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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. The battery is fully charged when the battery indicator bar stops
scrolling, and Battery full is briefly displayed if the radio is
switched on.
If Not charging is displayed, charging has been suspended. Wait for
a while, disconnect the charger, plug it in again, and retry. If
charging still fails, contact your dealer.
Note: Never charge the THR880i Ex inside an Ex area. For more
information, see the THR880i Ex Safety Instructions leaflet.

Q Switch the radio on and off

1. Press and hold to switch the radio on and off. If the Access
level of the user is Extended, switching the radio off returns the
level to Normal. See Security settings on page 98.
2. If the radio asks for a phone code, enter the four-digit phone code
(displayed as ****), and press OK.
3. If the radio asks for a security code, enter the five-digit security
code (displayed as *****), and press OK.
For more information, see Access codes on page 14.
Your radio has an external antenna.

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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.

Q Lock the keys (Keyguard)

When the keyguard is on, calls still may be possible to the official emergency
number programmed into your radio. Key in the emergency number and
press .
Your radio has two levels of keyguard: Keypad and All keys. Your
organisation can either predefine which keys are locked in which
level or use the default settings.
• As a default, Keypad locks the keypad and the power key. To
activate this keyguard, press Menu and within
1.5 seconds. Keypad locked is briefly displayed.
• As a default, All keys locks the keypad, group selector, power
key, , and . To activate this keyguard, press Menu, and
press and hold within 1.5 seconds. All keys are locked is
briefly displayed.
To unlock either keyguard, press Unlock and within
1.5 seconds.
You can answer a phone call and respond to a group call or an
express call when either keyguard is on. When the call ends, the
keys are automatically locked. See also Keyguard settings on
page 96.

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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.
In the idle mode, shows the list
of the most recently dialled numbers.
• ends or rejects a phone call or
an express call.
• - are used to enter
numbers and characters. They can be
used also as shortcuts to predefined
functions, speed dialling, or selecting
a predefined group. You can access
the function by pressing and holding
they key. For more information,
contact your organisation.
• and are used for various purposes in different
functions. You can access the function by pressing and holding
they key. For more information, contact your organisation.
• The red function key (on top of the radio). See Red key
calls and status sending on page 25.

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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.
In the network mode, when group calls are switched on
and there is a selected group, the folder name, the group
name, and the group status are displayed. In the direct
mode, the channel name and the group name are
displayed.
In the network mode, shows the signal strength of the
cellular network at your current location. The higher the
bar, the stronger the signal.
If the radio is out of service, there is no bar, and No
service is displayed.
Shows the battery charge level. The higher the bar, the
more power in the battery.
Indicates that the radio is in energy economy mode.
When energy economy mode is not on, is displayed.

The middle selection key in the idle mode is Menu, and the right
selection key is Names. The left selection key is Go to; press it to
access your personal shortcut list, and select the desired function.
To edit the shortcut list, select Options and one of the following:
• Select options—to view the list of available functions. Press Mark
to add a function to the shortcut list, and press Unmark to
remove a function.
• Organise—to rearrange the functions in the list. Press Move to
change the position of a function.

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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.
• In the network mode, press to start sending a status
message.
Note that the above mentioned functions are default values for
and keys. Your organisation can predefine also different
functions for these keys.

Q Call types
The following call types are available in the network mode:
• Group calls are immediate communication between talk group
members. For details, see Group calls on page 38.
• Express calls are immediate communication between two
people. For details, see Express calls on page 50.
• Phone calls are like conventional telephone calls. For details,
see Phone calls on page 53.
Your radio also offers direct mode operation. See Direct mode on
page 56.

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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. Depending on the settings defined by
your organisation, either a red key call can be made or a status
message can be sent, or both of them can be done simultaneously.
The red key call is made and the status message is sent to a
destination that has been predefined by your organisation.

Making a red key call

In the network mode, when you press and hold the red function key,
the radio will attempt to make a red key call. When you press the
red function key and then the back key, the radio will attempt to
make a silent red key call. It is possible to predefine the red key call
so that it can be made in direct mode if the service has not been
established within a predefined time (1-60 seconds). For information
on red key calls in the direct mode, see Red key calls and
emergency calls in direct mode on page 61.
If the radio receives a red key call, or a call made to a destination
that is predefined as an emergency number, the radio plays a tone,
and Priority call is displayed with the call information.
Note that your organisation can predefine the red key call in a way
that a speech item of a red key call needs to be ended manually or
in a way that it has a predefined autotransmit time after which the
call is ended automatically.

Sending a red key status message

When you press and hold the red function key, the red key status
message is sent to a destination predefined by your organisation.

Making a red key call and sending a status message

Making a red key call and sending a status message can be done
also simultaneously, either to the same destination or to different
destinations. For more information, contact your organisation.

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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. Pressing the back key switches between groups that have
the same index number as the last two selected groups (excluding
the home group), and pressing and holding the back key selects the
home group. See Home group on page 39.
In the direct mode, the group selector is used for selecting channels.
The name of the channel is shown on the display. Each channel may
have up to three groups. Pressing and holding the back key selects
the first group (A) on the channel, and pressing the back key
switches between the second and the third group (B and C) on the
channel.
If voice feedback is activated, the radio plays the index number of
the group or channel when you turn the group selector. When you
use the back key, the radio plays the index number or index name
(A, B, or C) of the group, or "Home" if the home group is selected.
See Voice feedback on page 37.

Q PTT (Push-to-talk) key

Your radio can make and receive one-way and two-
way calls. During a one-way call, only one person
can speak at a time, and the speaker must press and
hold the PTT key. During a two-way call, the PTT key
is not used, and you can speak as in a conventional
phone call.

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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. The network changes the call type if
needed.
For group calls in the network mode, you can set the PTT key to
make a call either always to your selected talk group, or to the talk
group whose name is on the display (either the active scanned
group or the selected group). See PTT key settings on page 43.

Q Duty key and fast menu key

The duty key is located above the PTT key and the fast menu
key below the PTT key; see the picture in the PTT (Push-to-talk)
key section. In the network mode, you can set the duty key to
work in one of three ways; see Duty key setting on page 94. In the
direct mode, pressing and holding makes a call to the first group
on the selected channel.
The fast menu key is used for accessing the fast menu. For
details, see Fast menu on page 36.

Q Loudspeaker
Your radio has a high volume
loudspeaker (1) for hands-free use.
When the loudspeaker is in use, is
displayed, and you can listen and
speak to the radio from a short
distance.
Warning: Do not hold the radio
near your ear when the loudspeaker is in use, because the volume
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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). If you make or receive a phone call while
the earpiece is not in use, the earpiece is activated when the call is
connected.

Q Light indicator
There is a light indicator on top of the radio. A yellow
light indicates that you must wait before you can
speak, a green light indicates that the radio is
transmitting, and a red light indicates that the call or
operation has failed.
The light indicator is not always lit when the radio is transmitting, for
example, when the radio is sending information to the network.

Q Volume key
The volume key adjusts the volume of the currently
active speaker, either the earpiece or the
loudspeaker. Press the upper end of the key to
increase the volume, and press the lower end of the
key to decrease the volume.

Q Display indicators
Display indicators inform you about the operation of your radio:
The loudspeaker is in use. See Loudspeaker on page 27.
The loudspeaker and the earpiece are not in use. See
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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.
You have received one or more text messages. See Read
text messages on page 87.
You have received one or more status messages. See
Read status messages on page 83.
A dial-up connection is established. is replaced with
when there is an incoming or outgoing call during the
connection and packet data transfer is suspended.
Scanning is activated. See Scanning settings on page 42.

Air interface encryption (network service) is not in use.

Transmission barring is active. See Transmission barring

on page 15.
Transmission barring is active, and the radio has sent a
notification message about the activation to the network.
See Transmission barring on page 15.
The radio is in the coverage area of a network cell that has
lost the connection to the network, and only limited
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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.
The stopwatch is running in the background. See
Stopwatch on page 105.

Call indicators
Displayed during one-way calls.

Displayed during two-way calls.

Indicates that your radio is transmitting a call, and that it is

your turn to speak during a one-way call.
Indicates that your radio is receiving a one-way call.

Indicates that your radio is transmitting or receiving a

broadcast call.
Inactive broadcast call (after the call is ended, this icon
will be displayed for a few seconds until it disappears).
Displayed during a one-way phone call when neither party
is transmitting.
Displayed during an express call when neither party is
transmitting.
Displayed during a call made to your selected group when
nobody is transmitting.

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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. See Gateway and
repeater on page 60.

Q Notifications
The following are explanations for some of the notifications that may
appear on the display:
• Not allowed for current access level—You do not have access
rights to perform the action. See Security settings on page 98.
• No network coverage—The radio cannot perform the operation,
because the radio is not in the network coverage area.
• Sel. group's properties changed—The status of the selected talk
group has changed. To view the details, press View.
• Unauthorised position request from—The radio received a
position request from an unauthorised number (position
information was not sent). To view the details, press Read. See
Position settings on page 68.
• Network not allowed:—The radio cannot register to the selected
network. If the network was selected manually, you can attempt
to select another network or activate automatic network
selection. See Network selection on page 16 and 95.
• Network changed:—Automatic network selection is on, and the
radio has selected a new network. To exit the message, press
OK. See Network selection on page 16 and 95.

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• 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-the-
air programming. See Contacts on page 74.
• Transferring call—Dispatcher transfers the call to the desired
number. See Call transfer on page 55.

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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. To exit the
menu, press Exit.
If a menu item is dimmed, you cannot select it. You may not have
access rights to change the setting. See Display settings on
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Q Menu list
1. Status msgs. 4. Delete
1. Send status 5. Add number
2. Received 6. Settings
3. Sent 7. Speed dials
4. Outbox 8. Caller groups
5. My folders 9. Terminal info
6. Delete messages 5. Talk groups
7. Status settings 1. Edit group folders
2. Messaging 2. View background folder
1. Create message 3. Group settings
2. Inbox 4. Restore group settings
3. Sent items 5. Group journal
4. Saved text msgs. 6. Settings
5. Templates 1. Profiles
6. My folders 1. General
7. Delete messages 2. Silent
3. Meeting
8. Message settings
4. Outdoor
3. Log 5. Pager
1. Missed calls 6. Active holder
2. Received calls 7. Headset
8. Monophone
3. Dialled numbers
2. Call settings
4. Clear log lists
1. Anykey answer
5. Call duration 2. Summary after call
6. Packet data counter 3. Push-to-talk setting
7. Packet data connection 4. Duty key setting
timer 3. Phone settings
4. Contacts 1. Language settings
2. Welcome note
1. Search
3. Network selection
2. Add new contact 4. Active mode
3. Edit name 5. Unit alert duration

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6. Transmission barring 11. Time and date settings

4. Direct mode settings 1. Clock
1. Direct mode scanning 2. Date
2. View active direct mode 3. Auto-update of date &
device time
5. Keyguard settings 12. Aliasing
1. Automatic keyguard 13. Restore factory settings
2. Keyguard code 7. Gallery
6. Communication settings 1. Graphics
1. Listen to voice
messages 8. Organiser
2. Voice mailbox number 1. Alarm clock
7. Enhancement settings 2. Calendar
1. Active holder 3. To-do list
2. Headset 4. Notes
3. Monophone
5. Calculator
4. Handsfree
6. Countdown timer
8. Modem settings
1. Active access point 7. Stopwatch
2. Edit active access point 9. Applications
9. Security settings
10. Positioning
1. Phone code request
2. Configure access levels 1. Position info
3. Access level 2. Waypoints
4. Change of access codes 3. Position settings
10. Display settings 11. Web
1. Wallpaper
1. Home
2. Screen saver
3. Colour schemes 2. Bookmarks
4. Menu view 3. Service inbox
5. Brightness 4. Settings
5. Go to address
6. Clear the cache

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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).
• Group calls on or Group calls off, depending on the current
setting.
• Barring on or Barring off, depending on the current setting.
• A maximum of seven profiles. See Profiles on page 92. The
Monophone profile is available only in Profiles and in the power
key menu. See Profiles on page 92.
• A maximum of 10 situation indicators.
If it has been predefined that the fast menu is empty, No items in fast
menu is displayed when you access the fast menu. By default, the
fast menu includes the following items:
• 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). If you do not have access
rights to change the scanning setting, this item is not shown.
• Network mode or Direct mode, depending on the current setting.
• The General and Silent profiles.
• The first five situation indicators, if these are predefined in the
memory of the radio.
Activate a fast menu item
1. In the idle mode, press , and scroll to the desired item with the
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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 , or press
Select.
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. You can select
whether voice feedback is on or off for each profile. See Profiles on
page 92.
When voice feedback is activated, it is used in the following
situations:
• When you turn the group selector, the radio plays the index
number of the group (network mode) or channel (direct mode).
• When you use the back key, the radio plays the talk group index
number or "Home" in the network mode, and the talk group index
name (A, B, or C) in the direct mode.
• When you scroll in the fast menu with , the radio plays the
prerecorded names of the items.
Voice feedback is primarily intended to be used when the
loudspeaker is active.
Warning: Do not hold the radio near your ear when the
loudspeaker is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud.
The volume of voice feedback depends on the volume settings of
the radio. For details, see Loudspeaker on page 27, and Volume key
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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.
Scanning (network service) allows you to follow the calls going on in
several talk groups. The scanned groups may have different
scanning priorities, and a group with a high scanning priority can
interrupt a call you are having with another scanned group.
To access the talk groups in the selected folder, use the group
selector or press in the idle mode.
To communicate with a talk group, you must have access rights to
communicate with it, and you must be in the geographical area
where communication with the group is possible.
Restricted group coverage may be displayed in the beginning of a
group call if all required network resources are not obtained. Your
organisation may define whether this feature is on or off.
Note that you may hear a beep tone and see Imminent call
disconnection displayed when the network is going to end an
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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 (over-
the-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. In the idle mode, the name of the currently selected folder
is shown on the display.
To access the list of folders, press in the idle mode, or select
Menu→Talk groups→Edit group folders.
A maximum of five folders can be predefined as the user’s My
folders, to which you can copy desired talk groups (see Edit group
folders on page 46). You can also rename the user’s My folders. The
user’s My folders may contain predefined groups. Your organisation
may also predefine some folders as protected, so that only users
with certain access rights may view and select them; see Security
settings on page 98. The list of folders has the following indicators:
for protected predefined folders, for unprotected predefined
folders, for the user's own protected folders, and for the
user's own unprotected folders.

Home group
You can set one talk group as the home group. The home group is
automatically included in scanning, and you can receive calls from
the home group even when the selected folder is not the folder of the
home group. You cannot receive calls from the home group if the
home group scanning priority is set to Off or scanning is switched
off.
To communicate with the home group, you must be in the area of the
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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. If voice feedback is activated, the radio plays "Home".
When the home group name is displayed in the idle mode, press and
hold the PTT key. You can start speaking after a short tone is played
and (transmitting) appears on the display.
You can also set the radio to make a call to the home group when
you press and hold the duty key . See Duty key setting on
page 94. When you talk, press and hold the duty key .

Dynamic talk groups

Dynamic talk groups can be added to and removed from the
memory of the radio over the air by your service provider or network
operator. When groups are added or removed, a notification is
displayed, such as Group added. A notification tone may also be
played. Your organisation can define whether the tone is played or
not. It is also possible to set the tone On or Off by selecting
Menu→Talk groups→Group settings→DGNA tone.
To view the changes, press View. The changes are saved in the
Group journal; see Group journal on page 49.
In each folder, the dynamic groups are shown at the end of the
group list if the folder has been set to show dynamic groups. For
details, contact your network operator or service provider.

Q Start group communication

To start group communication, group calls must be on. Select a
folder and a talk group you primarily want to communicate with,
activate scanning if you want, and select the groups you want to
scan. You may also define how you want the PTT key to function.

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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.
If you do not want to receive calls from talk groups, switch group
calls off. If you do not want to listen to group calls, deactivate the
loudspeaker and earpiece by pressing and holding .

Select a folder
To select a folder whose talk groups you want to be available, press
in the idle mode to access the list of folders. Enter the first
characters of the folder name or scroll to the desired folder, and
press Select.
To view the list of talk groups that are included in the selected folder,
press in the idle mode.
When you change the folder, the new selected group will be the
group that has the same index number as the latest selected group
in the previous folder. If the new folder has less groups than the
previous folder and the group index does not exist, the last group in
the new folder is selected. However, if the home group had been set
as the selected group with the back key or the latest selected group
was set by the network, the selected group does not change when
you change the folder.

Select a talk group

Turn the group selector until you reach the desired group. Wait until
Group selected is displayed and the radio plays a short tone.

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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.
Or, you can select a group by pressing in the idle mode and
selecting the desired group from the list of talk groups. Wait until
Group selected is displayed and the radio plays a short tone.
You may be able to select groups also via number key shortcuts.
This is useful for example when the radio is in the car kit holder and
the group selector cannot be used. For more information, contact
your organisation.
Note that if you change your selected group, you cannot receive
calls from the group that used to be your selected group unless the
group is included in scanning.

Scanning settings
1. Select Menu→Talk groups→Group settings→Scanning.
2. To switch scanning on, scroll to On, and press OK. To switch
scanning off, scroll to Off, and press OK.
You can also quickly activate and deactivate scanning in the fast
menu. See Fast menu on page 36. is displayed when scanning
is on.
To set the groups you want to scan, press in the idle mode to
access the list of talk groups in the selected folder. Scroll to the
desired group, and select Options→ Include to include the group in
scanning, or Exclude to exclude the group from scanning. You can
also set scanned groups in the menu. See Edit group folders on
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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. If the radio has just received a call
from a scanned group and the name of the scanned group is still
on the display, the call is made to that scanned group. If there
have been no calls from scanned groups and the name of the
selected group is on the display, the call is made to the selected
group.
To set the function of the PTT key, see Push-to-talk setting on
page 94.

Q Access the group list in the idle mode

In the idle mode, press to access the list of talk groups in the
selected folder. The folder name, the group name, and the group
status (Active, Unavailable, Not allowed, Unknown, or Inactive) are
displayed. To select a group, scroll to it, and press Select.
Scroll to the desired group, and select Options and one of the
following: either Include to include the group in scanning or Exclude
to exclude the group from scanning, Set as Home to set the group as
the home group, Copy group to copy the group to a user’s own
folder, Delete group to delete a dynamic group from the radio or a
copied group from a user’s My folders, Send message to send a text
message to the group, Send status to send a status message to the
group, and Group priority to change the scanning priority of a group.

Q Receive a group call

You can receive group calls from your selected talk group, the home
group, and the scanned groups in the selected folder.

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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.
Tip: You can use the menu when you are listening to a group
call.

Respond to a group call

Press and hold the PTT key while the group name is displayed.
If you have set the PTT key to always make a call to the selected
group, the call is made to the selected group even if another group
name is displayed; see PTT key settings on page 43. To make a call
to another group, first set it as the selected group; see Select a talk
group on page 41.
If the call indicator has changed to or , the call has been
disconnected, and pressing and holding the PTT key will start a new
call to the group.
To queue for your turn to talk during a group call, press and hold the
PTT key (network service). A queuing tone is played, and Queued is
displayed. You can start speaking after a short tone is played and
appears on the display. To stop queuing, release the PTT key.
Tip: You can also respond to a group call when you are using
the menu.

Voice override
With voice override (network service), you can override the
communication in the talk group and avoid the need to queue for
your turn to speak. If you have a right to use voice override, the
selection key Overrid. is available when the radio receives group
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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 .

Mute the call temporarily

When the radio is receiving a group call, you can mute the call for a
predefined time (0-60 seconds) by pressing for at least
1 second.

Receive a broadcast call

Broadcast call is a type of group call where only the initiator of the
call is allowed to speak. Other parties can only receive the call.
appears on the display when you receive a broadcast call. If you
try to answer a broadcast call, the radio plays a tone and displays
Not granted, broadcast call.

Q Make a group call

Call the selected talk group

Press and hold the PTT key when the name of the selected group is
displayed in the idle mode. You can start speaking after a short tone
is played and appears on the display.

Call a scanned talk group

To make a call to a scanned group after the conversation has ended,
press and hold the PTT key while the group name and are still on
the display.

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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 .
If the group whose dispatcher you are calling is not your selected
group or if you are not scanning the group, you may have to wait a
few seconds before your call is connected. Note that all talk groups
may not have dispatchers.
If the call is changed to a one-way call, Use PTT to speak is
displayed, and you must press and hold the PTT key when you
speak.
You can also set the radio to start a phone call to the dispatcher of
the selected group when you press the duty key ; see Duty key
setting on page 94. If the call is changed into a one-way phone call,
press and hold the PTT key when you speak.

Q Talk groups (Menu 5)

This menu contains the folders and talk groups that have
been stored in the memory of your radio. You can also view and
change settings related to groups, and view the group journal.
See also Home group on page 39, and Start group communication
on page 40.

Edit group folders

In this submenu, you can select and view folders, and view and
change information related to talk groups. You can also rename the
user’s My folders.

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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. In the list of talk groups, the indicators in front
of group names give you more information about the group:
• The scanning priority is indicated with dots: one dot for low
priority ( ), two dots for medium priority ( ), and three dots for
high priority ( ).
• If the group is the selected group, the indicator is inside a box
( ).
• If a group that is included in scanning is not available, there is a
backslash ( \ ) across the indicator ( ).
In the list of talk groups, scroll to the desired group, and select
Options and one of the following:
• Include or Exclude—to include a group in scanning, or exclude a
group from scanning.
• Set as Home group—to set the group as the home group. See
Home group on page 39.
• Copy group—to copy the group to a user’s My folders. Talk
groups in protected folders can only be copied to the user’s own
protected folders.
• Delete group—to delete dynamic talk groups from the radio, or
copied groups from the user’s My folders.
• Group priority—allows you to change the scanning priority of the
group to Low, Medium, or High.
Note that you need to have proper access rights to the above
mentioned functions. For more information, contact your
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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. You may be able to respond to calls from
background groups, but you cannot start them.
To view the list of background groups, select Menu→Talk
groups→View background folder. To view information about the
group, scroll to the name, and press View. If there is a backslash ( \ )
across the indicator in front of the group name, the group is
unavailable.

Restore group settings

In this submenu, you can restore talk groups to their original
settings.
Select Menu→Talk groups→Restore group settings and from the
following:
• Restore folder—to set the scanning priorities and scanning states
of the talk groups in the desired folder to the original values. If the
folder is a user’s own folder in My folders, the groups copied by
the user are deleted from the folder.
• Dynamic groups—to set the scanning priorities and scanning
states of predefined dynamic groups to the original values, and to
delete dynamic groups that have been added over-the-air.
• My folders—to set the scanning priorities and scanning states of
predefined talk groups in the user’s My folders to the original
values, and to delete the groups copied by the user.
• Restore all—to set the scanning priorities and scanning states of
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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. The group journal tracks certain actions made by the
network or by the radio user, such as adding or deleting dynamic
groups over the air ( and ), groups becoming available or
unavailable ( and ), and groups selected by the network
( ).
If you have read the journal event, the top right corner of the
indicator is turned (for example, ).
The group journal can track 100 events, and the oldest events are
automatically deleted when the journal becomes full. To read more
information about the event, press Read. To delete all events from
the group journal, select an event by pressing Read, and select
Options→ Delete all.
Tip: To select a dynamic group in the group journal, scroll to
the event that indicates that the group was added, press
Read, and then press Select. You can select a group if it has
not been deleted, and if it is included in the selected folder.

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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 .
An ongoing individual call may be disconnected automatically due to
a higher priority group call if your organisation has pre-configured
the radio to allow that.
Note that you may hear a beep tone and see Imminent call
disconnection displayed when the network is going to end an
ongoing call.

Q Make an express call

1. Enter a TETRA number.
2. Press and hold the PTT key, and start speaking after a short tone
is played and appears on the display.
3. Release the PTT key to let the other party speak. is displayed
when you receive a call.
or
1. Enter a phone number.
2. Press .
3. Select Phone and press the PTT key.
If is displayed, the loudspeaker is in use. To activate or
deactivate the loudspeaker, press . For details, see
Loudspeaker on page 27.

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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 once to access the list of
last-dialled numbers.

Reuse a number
After an express call has ended, the other party’s name and number
remain on the display for a short while, and the call indicator
changes to . To make a new call to the number, press and hold
the PTT key while is displayed. You can also make a phone call
to the number by pressing .

Call an abbreviated TETRA number

To make a call to an abbreviated TETRA number, press ,
enter the number, and press and hold the PTT key. For details on
abbreviated TETRA numbers, contact your service provider.

Speed dialling
If you have assigned a phone number to one of the speed dialling
keys - , you can make an express call to that number by
pressing the desired speed dialling key, and then pressing and
holding the PTT key. See Speed dials on page 78.

Q Receive an express call

When you receive an express call, and the caller’s name and
number or Call are displayed.
If the loudspeaker is not in use, you must press to answer the
call. To end the call, press .
Tip: You can use the menu when you are listening to an
express call.

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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
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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.
If you receive an express call when you are not using the
loudspeaker, you will receive the call like a phone call, with the radio
alerting you. This is to make sure that you do not miss the call. Use
the PTT key when you speak during a one-way call.
One-way and two-way calls have different ringing tones. You can
change the tones in the Profiles submenu. See Profiles on page 92.
An ongoing individual call may be disconnected automatically due to
a higher priority group call if your organisation has pre-configured
the radio to allow that.
Note that you may hear a beep tone and see Imminent call
disconnection displayed when the network is going to end an
ongoing call.

Q Make a phone call

1. Enter the area code and phone number. The area code is not
required for TETRA numbers.
2. Press .
3. Scroll to one of the following number types:
• Private for a TETRA network number
• Abbr. number for an abbreviated TETRA number
• Phone for a public telephone network number
• Office ext. for an office extension number
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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. To end the call, press .
Tip: You can make a phone call even during an express call
or a group call. After you have pressed to make a call,
the other call is disconnected.
Tip: In the idle mode, press once to access the list of
last-dialled numbers.

Call an abbreviated TETRA number

To make a phone call to an abbreviated TETRA number, press
, enter the number, and press . For details on
abbreviated TETRA numbers, contact your service provider.

Speed dialling
If you have assigned a phone number to one of the speed dialling
keys - , you can make a phone call to that number by
pressing the desired speed dialling key and then pressing .
See Speed dials on page 78.

International phone calls (network service)

1. Press twice for the international prefix. The + character
replaces the international access code.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number.
3. Press .

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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.
When you press Options during a two-way call, the following
options are available:
• Mute or Unmute—Mutes or unmutes the microphone.
• Send DTMF—Allows you to enter and send DTMF tones, such as
passwords or bank account numbers.
• Contacts—Allows you to access the contacts directory.
• End call—Ends the call.

Q Answer a phone call

When a ringing tone is played, press or .
If is displayed, the loudspeaker is in use. To deactivate or
activate the loudspeaker, press .
If the call is a one-way call, you can also answer it by pressing and
holding the PTT key. is displayed during a one-way call.
To end the call, press or .

Mute the ringing tone

To mute the ringing tone, press Silence.

Reject a phone call

To reject an incoming call and to send the caller the line busy tone,
press or Reject.

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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. In the direct mode,
you cannot send or receive text messages, make or receive network
mode calls, use the Web browser or the data connection, or activate
fast menu items that require the use of the network. To use radio
functions that require the use of the network, activate the network
mode, and return to the network coverage area.
Note that the radio supports both group and individual calls as well
as status messages in direct mode too. See Direct mode status
messages on page 62.
Your radio has direct mode channels, and each channel can have
up to three groups. To receive a direct mode group call that is made
to the selected or a scanned group on the selected channel, the user
must be in the coverage area of the transmitting radio. The radio
coverage areas of different users can vary; even if you can hear a
conversation, not all those speaking can necessarily hear you. For
communication to be efficient, all the users should be within each
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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.
When the radio operates in normal direct mode, Direct mode is
displayed in the idle mode, and is displayed during direct
mode calls. The names of the selected channel and group are
shown on the display. The bar above indicates the signal
strength of the radio you are receiving communication from. The
higher the bar, the stronger the signal, and the better the connection.
If a compatible direct mode gateway device is available, Gateway is
displayed in the idle mode, and the bar above indicates the signal
strength of the gateway. is displayed during direct mode
calls. If a compatible direct mode repeater device is available,
Repeater is displayed in the idle mode, and the bar above
indicates the signal strength of the repeater. is displayed
during direct mode calls. See Gateway and repeater on page 60.

Select channels and groups

Up to 60 direct mode channels can be stored in the memory of the
radio. Up to three groups can be stored for each channel. To select a
channel, turn the group selector until the desired channel is
displayed. Wait until Group selected is displayed and the radio plays
a short tone. If voice feedback is activated, the radio plays the index
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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.
You can also select the channel and group with the scroll keys;
press or in the idle mode to access the list of channels. To
select a channel and its first group (A), scroll to the desired channel,
and press Select. To select another group from the channel, press
Groups, and select the desired group.
If you do not want to listen to communication from direct mode
channels, deactivate the loudspeaker and earpiece by pressing and
holding .

Scan the groups on a channel

Direct mode scanning allows you to receive calls made to the other
groups on the same channel. Select Menu→Settings→Direct mode
settings→Direct mode scanning→On or Off.

Q Receive a direct mode call

You can receive direct mode calls both from group and individual
addresses. Group calls can be received from the selected group and
the scanned groups on the selected channel. Even if scanning is not
on, you can receive group calls from groups that are on the same
frequency and that have been predefined as open groups.
When you receive a direct mode call, , the speaker’s number or
name, and the names of the channel and group are displayed. If the
speaker’s number or name is not available, Call is displayed.
If the loudspeakers are turned off when receiving a direct mode
individual call, a beep tone is generated. The tone is not played
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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. To stop queuing, release the PTT key.

Voice override
With voice override (network service), you can override the
communication in the group and avoid the need to queue for your
turn to speak. If you have a right to use voice override, the selection
key Overrid. is available when the radio receives a direct mode call.
Note that during a direct mode individual call voice override changes
the call type to a direct mode group call.
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.

Mute the call temporarily

When the radio is receiving a direct mode call, you can mute the call
for a predefined time (0-60 seconds) by pressing for at least
1 second.

Q Make a direct mode call

Note that in direct mode you cannot make a call by pressing .

Make a direct mode group call

1. Make sure that the names of the desired channel and group are
displayed.

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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 . The call is made to the
entered individual number and you can start speaking after a
short tone is played and appears on the display.

Q Gateway and repeater

Your organisation may have separate direct mode gateway devices
or direct mode repeater devices. The devices operate on certain
frequencies, and offer an additional service to your radio when the
radio is in a coverage area of a compatible device, and operates in
the direct mode on the same frequency as the device.
When the radio is on a direct mode channel and group where a
compatible direct mode gateway device is available, Gateway is
displayed in the idle mode, and during direct mode calls, is
displayed. On such a channel and group, direct mode calls are
routed through the gateway device. In addition to transmitting group
calls to the direct mode group, the gateway device may also transmit
outgoing group calls to a network mode talk group predefined by
your service provider, and you may also be able to receive group
calls from that group. Your radio does not support any other services
that may be offered by gateway devices.
If the connection to the gateway device is lost, Gateway connection
lost is displayed, and the radio continues to operate in normal direct
mode.
When calls are routed through the direct mode gateway device, they
are not connected as fast as normal direct mode calls.

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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. The calls are routed through the
repeater device to such radios in its coverage area that are in the
direct mode on the same channel, and that support that type of
repeater devices.
If the connection to the repeater device is lost, Repeater connection
lost is displayed, and the radio will continue to operate in normal
direct mode.
See also Direct mode settings on page 96.

Q Red key calls and emergency calls in direct

mode
If you are not within the network coverage area, you cannot make
emergency calls or red key calls to network mode destinations.
If you attempt to make an emergency call to an emergency number
in the direct mode, the radio switches to the network mode, attempts
to connect to the network, and attempts to make the call.
For each direct mode channel, your organisation can define whether
the radio attempts to make red key calls in the direct mode to a
predefined direct mode group, or switches to the network mode and
attempts to make the call to the destination that is predefined for red
key calls in network mode.
It is possible to predefine the direct mode red key call in a way that if
the radio switches to the network mode and attempts to make the
call but the service is not established within a predefined time (1-
60 seconds), the radio switches back to direct mode and makes the
red key call to a direct mode group.

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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.
If a compatible direct mode gateway device is available, and a red
key call is made to a predefined direct mode group, the call may
also be transmitted to the network mode group that is predefined for
the gateway device.
If the radio receives a red key call, or a call made to a destination
that is predefined as an emergency number, the radio plays a tone,
and Priority call is displayed with the call information.

Q Direct mode status messages

Your radio supports sending and receiving of status messages in
direct mode. Status messages can be sent also from a radio that is
in direct mode to a radio that is in network mode via direct mode
operation gateway. Status messages can be individual or group
addressed.
Status messages can be sent and received in idle mode. They can
also be received while receiving direct mode speech, and sent
during transmission of direct mode speech.

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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. From the travel time, the GPS receiver
can calculate its location to the accuracy of metres.
You can use the GPS applications in the Positioning menu. When
the GPS receiver is on, is displayed. If the indicator blinks, the
GPS receiver is calculating its location. When using the GPS
receiver, do not touch the antenna of the radio; the antenna of the
GPS receiver is located there. Hold the radio upright in your hand at
an angle of about 45 degrees, with a clear view of the sky.
The GPS receiver in the EADS THR880i takes its power from the
radio battery. Note that using the GPS receiver may drain the battery
faster.

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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. Accuracy
can also be affected by poor satellite geometry.
Availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by buildings
and natural obstacles as well as weather conditions. The GPS
receiver should only be used outdoors to allow reception of GPS
signals.
Therefore, GPS should not be used for precise location
measurement and you should never rely solely on location data
from the GPS receiver.

Q Positioning application
Select Menu→Positioning.
Note that establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of
seconds to several minutes. The availability and quality of GPS
signals may be affected by buildings, natural obstacles, and weather
conditions. When the GPS receiver is on, is displayed. If the
indicator blinks, the GPS receiver is calculating its location.

Position info
To activate the GPS receiver and to view available position
information, select Menu→Positioning→Position info. Use and
to scroll between the displays.
The first display contains the current geographical coordinates in
WGS-84 format (a geographical coordinate system) and an
estimate of the accuracy of the location. The correct coordinates are
shown only if the GPS receiver receives the needed positioning
information from the GPS satellites.

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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).
The text on top of the display informs you of the status of the GPS
receiver. If No GPS fix is displayed, the GPS receiver is calculating
its location or not receiving information from the satellites, and the
correct coordinates cannot be displayed. The coordinates of the
previous calculated position remain on the display until new position
information is received from the satellites.
If 2-D positioning is displayed, the coordinates are displayed, but the
receiver cannot calculate the altitude, because it is only receiving
information from three satellites. If 3-D positioning is displayed, the
receiver is receiving information from a minimum of four satellites,
and the coordinates and the altitude can be calculated.
If you want to save the displayed position information as a waypoint,
select Save. Enter a name, and if desired, a short comment for the
waypoint.

Waypoints
In the Position info submenu, you can save part of the position
information as a waypoint for later use. You can save up to
100 waypoints. You can also save waypoints received in a text
message. See Read text messages on page 87.
To view the list of saved waypoints, select Menu→Positioning→
Waypoints. Scroll to the desired waypoint, and press Options for
the following options:
• Delete—to delete the waypoint.
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• 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. If no previous waypoints exist, press Add
and enter the desired coordinates. Before you add the new
waypoint, the display shows either the current coordinates, the
coordinates of the previous calculated position, or the default
value.
• Go to idle mode—to display position information in idle mode
display. See Waypoint information in idle mode on page 67.
• Memory status—to see how many waypoints can still be saved in
the memory, and how many waypoints are currently saved.
To view the waypoint information, select the desired waypoint. The
first display contains the geographical coordinates and an estimate
of the accuracy of the coordinates. The second display contains the
date and time of the measurement, and the third display contains the
comment, if saved with the waypoint. Use and to scroll
between the displays. Press Options to send the waypoint as a text
message or edit the name or comment of the waypoint.

Waypoint guidance
Start the waypoint guidance application outdoors. If started indoors,
the GPS receiver may not receive information from the satellites,
and the correct coordinates cannot be displayed.
You can use the coordinates of a saved waypoint to find the target.
Scroll to the waypoint in the list, and select Go to. The waypoint
guidance application opens.

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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. The small arrow
points in the direction of the target coordinates. To reach the target
coordinates, face the target coordinates, and move in the direction
of the arrow. Hold the radio with the antenna pointing in the direction
you move.
The name of the selected waypoint, distance to the target, and the
speed you move are shown on the top of the display. To view the
current coordinates, target coordinates, accuracy, number of
satellites used in the positioning, and altitude, scroll down on the
display.
To return to the saved waypoints list, select Back.

Waypoint information in idle mode

To see information on your current position in idle mode (no calls in
progress), set Display position info in idle mode→On (see Display
position info in idle mode on page 70). After that, select Menu→
Positioning→ Position info and press the red function key.
To be able to track a specific waypoint in idle mode (to see the
current coordinates, name of the target waypoint, distance to the
waypoint, and an arrow pointing in the direction of the waypoint), do
one of the following after you have set Display position info in idle
mode→On:
1. Scroll to the target waypoint in the list, press Select→Go to→
Back→Options, and scroll to Go to idle mode in the list.
2. Scroll to the target waypoint in the list, press Select→Go to→
Back→Back→ Options, and scroll to Go to idle mode in the list.
To deactivate position information in idle mode, press Go to and
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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.

GPS receiver
Select GPS receiver→GPS automatic to activate the GPS receiver
only when you open Positioning from the menu, send information
using NMEA interface, or receive a position request that is
answered. Select GPS always on to have the GPS receiver active all
the time. Using the GPS receiver may drain the battery faster.

Allow position info sending

The radio may receive requests for position information or for
network information. In network-based positioning the approximate
position of the radio can be calculated according to the location of
base stations without using the GPS satellites. Position information
sending is only possible in the network mode and when transmission
barring is not activated.
Note that this feature and its accuracy are dependent on the
network, satellite systems (when GPS is used), and the organisation
receiving the information. This feature may not function in all areas
or at all times.
To set how the radio responds to position requests or sends position
information automatically, select Allow position info sending, and
one of the following:
• Yes—The radio attempts to send position information when a
predefined value is reached, such as a time period or distance, or
whenever position requests are received from numbers
authorised by your organisation. The radio sends the position
information in the background without notifying the user.

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• 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. If the GPS receiver
does not get the needed information from the satellites to
determine the current coordinates before the call ends, the
coordinates that were last calculated by the receiver are sent
instead.
Note that position information from the GPS receiver may be sent
to the network during these calls if it has been predefined by your
organisation, regardless of which setting is selected.

NMEA interface
If the radio is connected to a compatible PC with a data cable, you
can send position information to compatible map applications on the
PC. The protocol NMEA-0183 version 3.0 is used for data transfer.
To activate or deactivate the GPS receiver and the sending of
position information to the compatible PC, select NMEA interface→
On or Off. When NMEA interface is On, ( ) is shown on the
display.
Approved NMEA sentences include GPRMC, GPVTG, GPGGA,
GPGLL, GPGSA, and GPGSV. The default data transfer rate of the
NMEA interface is 4800 b/s. AT commands cannot be used when
NMEA data transfer is active.

Coordinate format
To select how the WGS-84 coordinates are displayed, select
Coordinate format→ddd°mm’ss’’, ddd°mm.mmm’, or ddd.ddddd°.

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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. The initial default is Off.

Waypoint idle off

To remove waypoint information from the idle mode display, select
Waypoint idle off.

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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. The character case is indicated by , , or next to
the text input indicator, and you can change the character case by
pressing . The number mode is indicated by . To change
to the number mode, press and hold and select Number
mode. To change back to the letter mode, press and hold .
When writing text, select Options→Dictionary on to set predictive
text input on if it is available for the language. To change back to
traditional text input, select Dictionary off To temporarily change the
writing language, select Writing language.
Tip: To quickly set predictive text input on or off when writing
text, press twice, or press and hold Options.
To set a different language for writing text and for display texts, see
Language settings on page 94.

Q Predictive text input

You can enter any letter with a single key press. Predictive text input
is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can also add new
words.
1. Start writing a word by using the keys - . Press each
key only once for one letter. The word changes after each key
press.
To insert a number while in the letter mode, press and hold the
desired number key. For more instructions, see Tips on page 72.

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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 .

Q Traditional text input

Press a number key - repeatedly until the character you
want appears. Not all characters available under a number key are
printed on the key. The characters available depend on the
language selected in Language settings; see Language settings on
page 94. If the next letter you want is on the same key as the present
one, wait until the cursor appears or press any of the scroll keys, and
enter the letter.
To insert a number while in the letter mode, press and hold the
desired number key. The most common punctuation marks and
special characters are available under .

Q Tips
• To insert a space, press .
• To delete a character to the left of the cursor, press Clear. To
delete characters quickly, press and hold Clear.
• To insert a special character when using traditional text input,
press . When using predictive text input, press and hold
, or select Options→Insert symbol.
• To insert a name or a phone number by searching for it in
Contacts, select Options→Insert contact or Insert number.

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• To insert a word when using predictive text input, select

Options→Insert word. Write the word using traditional text input,
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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. New contacts can be sent from the network, or the
existing numbers can be edited. When Contacts have been
updated, the radio plays a tone and Contacts updated will be
displayed. If the same name already exists in Contacts that was
programmed from the network, the network-programmed number
will be set as a default number. This feature cannot be used while in
direct mode.
You can also see details of you subscriber identity, if so defined, and
the terminal’s software version information from Menu→Contacts→
Terminal info.

Q Save names and numbers

You can save at least 255 names and phone numbers in Contacts,
and up to five numbers and up to two text notes under a name. You
may be able to save more than 255 names and numbers if your radio
has enough memory.
Each number must be assigned a number type when it is saved in
Contacts. You can call a saved number only if it has been assigned
the correct number type.

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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.
4. Select one of the following number types:
• Private ( ) for a TETRA number other than an abbreviated
TETRA number
• Abbr. number ( ) for an abbreviated TETRA number
• Phone ( ) for a public telephone network number
• Office ext. ( ) for an office extension number
5. When the name and number are saved, press Done.
Tip: To save a phone number in the idle mode, enter the
phone number, and press Save.

Q Search for names

1. Press Names, and enter the first characters of the name you are
searching for. Or, select Menu→Contacts→Search. Enter the
first characters of the name you are searching for, and press
Search.
2. Scroll to the name you want.
3. When the desired name is highlighted, you can call the default
number. To make a phone call, press . To make an express
call, press and hold the PTT key. Note that express calls can be
made to TETRA network and public telephone network numbers.
If multiple numbers have been saved for the name and you want
to call one of the other numbers, first press Details, and scroll to
the number you want to call.

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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. Select the recipient or the group and press OK. After this the
phone number where the contact will be sent is displayed. Press
OK.
After the contact entry is sent, Contact details sent will be
displayed.

Receive contacts
When you receive a contact entry to your radio, the radio plays a
specific alert tone.
When you receive a new contact entry or a new number to an
already existing contact entry from a sender who belongs to the list
of allowed numbers, Contacts updated is displayed. This means that
the new entry or update is saved in Contacts. If you press OK, the
radio returns to the previous state. If you press Exit, the radio
returns to idle mode.
When you receive a new 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, Saved to phone
memory is displayed. If you press No, the new entry will not be
added in Contacts.

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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.

Q Organise the contacts directory

Add numbers and text items

To add phone numbers or text items to a name in Contacts, first
access the list of names, scroll to the name to which you want to add
a new number or text item, and press Details. Select Options→Add
number or Add detail, and select one of the number or text types.
Enter the number or enter the text, and press OK to save it. There
are also options for editing and deleting numbers and text items.
Tip: You can also edit names or add numbers by selecting
Menu→Contacts→Edit name or Add number.

Change the number type

In the list of names, scroll to the desired name, and press Details.
Scroll to the number whose type you want to change, and select
Options→Change type.

Change the default number

In the list of names, scroll to the desired name, and press Details.
Scroll to the number you want to set as the default number, and
select Options→Set as default.

Delete contact entries

To delete a single contact entry, search for the name and number
you want to delete. Press Details, and select Options→Delete. Or,
select Menu→Contacts→Delete→One by one.

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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.

Q Settings for Contacts

Select Menu→Contacts→Settings, and select one of the following:
• Contacts view—You can select how your radio shows the stored
names and numbers: Normal name list shows five names at a
time, and Name and number shows one name and phone
number at a time.
• Memory status—You can check what percentage of the internal
memory of the radio is in use, and how much memory is still free.

Q Speed dials
You can set any of the number keys - to work as a
speed dialling key.
1. Select Menu→Contacts→Speed dials. Scroll to the desired
speed dialling key (2 to 9), and press Assign.
2. Press Search, and select the desired name and number.
After a number has been assigned for a speed dialling key, press
Options, and you can view, change, or delete the assigned phone
number.
To make call with speed dialling, see Speed dialling on pages 51
and 54.

Q Caller groups
You can set the radio to play a specific ringing tone and show a
graphic on the display when you receive a phone call from a
particular name and phone number. Select Menu→Contacts→
Caller groups, and select the caller group you want. You can change
options for Group name, Group ringing tone, and Group logo, and
edit the member list of the caller group in Group members.

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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
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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.
• Callback requests contain the message "callback". You can
send callback requests to your selected recipient.
Status and situation indicator messages consist of numbers. If the
number has a corresponding text in the radio memory, the text is
shown when you receive messages or send them with the Send
status submenu.
Network settings may affect, for example, the recipient of those
callback requests and situation indicators that are sent to talk group
addresses. The recipient is either the talk group dispatcher or all talk
group members.
When you send a status message, and if Allow position info sending
is activated, your radio may send the position information to your
organisation, if predefined by your organisation. See Position
settings on page 68. Position information sending is only possible in
the network mode and when transmission barring is not activated.
Your radio supports sending and receiving of status messages also
in direct mode. See Direct mode status messages on page 62.

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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.
When you receive a unit alert message, the message is displayed,
the radio plays an alarm tone, the lights flash, and the General
profile is activated. To stop the alarm, press Stop.
A unit alert message is sent like a status message.

Send status messages

Tip: To send a status message in the idle mode, enter the
status number, and select Options→Send as a status→
Status or Situation.
Tip: You can set the radio to send status messages when you
press the duty key . To send a callback request to the
address of the selected group, press and hold the duty key in
the idle mode. To send a situation indicator, enter the
situation number in the idle mode, and press and hold the
duty key. See Duty key setting on page 94.
Send status messages or callback requests
1. Select Menu→Status msgs.→Send status.
2. To send a status message, select Status. Scroll to the desired
status message, and press OK. You can also search for a
message by entering its first letters.
To send a callback request, select Callback.
3. Select the recipient of the status message or callback request in
one of the following ways:
• If a default recipient number is displayed, press OK to send
the message to the default recipient. See Status settings on
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• 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. Scroll to one of the
following number types: Private for a TETRA network number,
Abbr. number for an abbreviated TETRA number, Phone for a
public telephone network number, or Office ext. for an office
extension number. To send the message, press Send.

Send situation indicators

1. Select Menu→Status msgs.→Send status→Situation.
2. Scroll to the desired situation indicator, and press Send. You can
search for a message by entering its first letters.
You can view the recipient of the situation indicator in the Status
settings submenu. See Status settings on page 85.

Last sent status message displayed in idle mode

To see the last sent status message on the display when the radio is
in idle mode, select Status msgs.→Status settings→Display last
sent status in idle→Yes.
To remove the last sent status message from the display when the
radio is in idle mode, select Status msgs.→Status settings→Display
last sent status in idle→No.

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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. There
is a buffer for five time stamp status messages. If the buffer is full
when you try to send a new status message, Status buffer full,
message not saved is displayed. The messages in the Outbox are
sent, beginning with the oldest message, when the radio re-enters
the network coverage area. Only the status message receive time is
shown to the recipient, unless there is a significant difference
between the send- and receive times (in which case both send- and
receive times are shown).

Read status messages

When you receive a status message, the message and are
displayed in the idle mode. The type of the message is identified with
either Status: (status addressed to an individual), Group status:
(status addressed to a talk group), Situation:, or Callback request:.
To confirm that you have read the message, press OK. If you have
received another status message, 1 status message received is
displayed. To read the message, press Read. To read the message
later, press Exit.
After you have pressed OK or Exit, the message is moved to the
Received folder.

Read status messages in the Received folder

1. Select Menu→Status msgs..
2. Select Received to view received messages. For callback
messages, the sender’s name or number is shown instead of the
message. The messages are identified with the following
indicators:

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• 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. To make a phone call, press .

Received and Sent folders

After you have received a status message, the radio moves it to the
Received folder. After you have sent a message, the radio moves it
to the Sent folder. To read a message in a folder, press Read.
When a folder becomes full, the oldest message is deleted when a
new message is moved to the folder. You can create folders under
the My folders submenu, and store messages there for later use.
You can define the maximum number of messages that are kept in
the Received and Sent folders. See Status settings on page 85.

User-specified folders
Select Menu→Status msgs.→My folders. You can create folders
and save received and sent messages there. To add the first folder
under My folders, press Add. To add more folders, select
Options→Add folder.
To delete a folder, scroll to the folder, and select Options→Delete
folder. When you delete a folder, all the messages in that folder are
also deleted.

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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. number of received—defines the maximum number of
received status messages that are kept in the Received folder.
• Max. number of sent—defines the maximum number of sent
status messages that are kept in the Sent folder.
• Delivery reports—defines if the delivery reports that the network
sends on your status messages are shown (network service).
• Recipient of situations—displays the name or number of the
recipient of situation indicators.
• Default recipient of status msgs..—defines the default recipient of
status messages and callback requests.
• Display last sent status in idle—defines if the last sent status
message is shown on the display in idle mode.

Q Messaging (Menu 2)
You can read and write text messages, and send
them to individuals and talk groups (network
service). You can also save messages in folders for later use. You
can send text messages of up to 399 characters. Messages longer
than 140 characters are formed with concatenated messages,
where the maximum number of individual messages is three.
However, in some languages the maximum length of characters in
concatenated messages may be less than 399 characters
depending on the used alphabet.

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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.

Write text messages

1. Select Menu→Messaging→Create message.
2. Write the message. For details, see Write text on page 71. You
can also insert a template into the message; select Options→
Use template, and select the desired template.
The number of characters left for the message and the number of
characters in the current message are shown at the top right
corner of the display.
3. When you finish writing the message, press Send.
Note that if the receiving radio does not support text message
concatenation, the maximum length of the text message is 140
characters to private numbers and 160 characters to phone and
office extension numbers.
To send the message as a flash message (network service),
select Options→Sending options→Send as flash. The receiving
terminal must support the reception of flash messages. When
you receive a flash message, the beginning of the message
appears on the display. Flash messages are saved in the Inbox
folder. It is possible to configure the radio so that when the Inbox
folder is full, the oldest read message is automatically deleted
when a new flash message is received.
4. Select the recipient of the message in one of the following ways:
• If a default recipient number is displayed, press OK to send
the message to the default recipient. See Message settings
on page 90.

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• 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.
number for an abbreviated TETRA number, Phone for a public
telephone network number, or Office ext. for an office
extension number. To send the message, press Send.
Note: When sending messages, your radio may display the words
Message sent. This is an indication that the message has been sent
by your radio. This is not an indication that the message has been
received at the intended destination. For more details about
messaging services, check with your service provider.

Send text messages to multiple recipients

1. After you have written the message, select Options→Sending
options→Send to many.
2. To send the message, scroll to the desired name, and press OK.
If you have saved multiple phone numbers for the name, you also
need to select the desired number.
3. Select the next recipient, and press OK to send the message.
When you do not want to send the message to any more
recipients, press Done.

Read text messages

When you have received a text message, and 1 message
received are displayed in the idle mode.

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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. While reading the message, press Options for the following
options: Delete, Use number, Use detail, Forward, Forwarding
opt's, Edit message, Move message, Rename, and Copy to
calendar.
You can save details such as phone numbers, Web addresses, and
position information from received text messages. To save a detail,
scroll to it in the message, and select Options→Use detail, and the
detail.

Reply to messages
1. When reading a message, press Reply.
2. Select one of the following reply types: Empty screen, Original
text, Template, or one of the standard answers, such as Thank
you. If you selected Template, select the desired template from
the list.
3. Write your reply message, and press Send. Press OK to send
the message to the displayed number.

Easy callback
When you are reading a text message, press to make a phone
call to the sender of the message.

Inbox and Sent items folders

Received messages are saved in the Inbox folder. It is possible to
configure the radio so that when the Inbox folder is full, the oldest
message is automatically deleted when a new message is received.

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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.

Templates
The Templates submenu includes the templates that you can use
when writing or replying to messages. To edit a template, select the
desired template and press Edit. After you have edited the text, you
can send the message by pressing Send. The original templates are
restored when you select Restore factory settings.
To create your own template, write the template message in the
Create message submenu. Select Options→Save message, and
save the message to the Templates folder.

Saved text msgs. and user-specified folders

You can move text messages to the Saved text msgs. folder, or you
can add new folders under the My folders submenu and save
messages there.
While reading a message, select Options→Move message. Scroll
to the folder where you want to move the message, and press OK.
To add, or delete a folder, select Menu→Messaging→My folders.
To add the first folder, press Add. To add more folders, select
Options→Add folder. To delete a folder, scroll to the folder, and
select Options→ Delete folder. When you delete a folder, all the
messages in that folder are also deleted.

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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. To delete all
read and unread messages from all folders except Templates, select
All messages, and press OK when Delete all messages from all
folders? is displayed.
To delete the message you are reading, select Options→Delete.

Message settings
Select Menu→Messaging→Message settings, and select one of the
following:
• Delivery reports—to ask the network to send delivery reports on
your text messages (network service). Delivery reports are not
available for messages addressed to talk groups.
• Font size—to change the size of the text that is used when
reading and writing text messages.
• Default recipient of text msgs..—to view or change the default
recipient of text messages.
• Save sent messages—to choose whether the sent messages are
saved to the Sent items folder.
• Message centre number1—to save the phone number of the
message centre (network service). Enter the number, and press
OK. The message centre number is needed for sending text
messages. You receive the number from your service provider.
• Character encoding—to change the type of text encoding that is
used when writing and sending text messages.

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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.

Recent calls lists

Select Menu→Log, and select one of the following:
• Missed calls—to view the list of the last ten phone numbers from
which somebody has tried to make a phone call to you (network
service).
• Received calls—to view the list of the last ten phone numbers
from which you have most recently accepted a phone call or from
which you have received an express call (network service).
• Dialled numbers—to view the list of the ten phone numbers to
which you made or tried to make a phone call, or an express call
by dialling the number.
Tip: To quickly access the list of last dialled numbers,
press once when the radio is in the idle mode.
• Clear log lists—to delete the recent calls information in log lists.
Select whether you want to delete all the phone numbers in the
log lists, or only those in the missed calls, received calls, or
dialled numbers lists. You cannot undo the operation.
When you press Options in the Missed calls, Received calls, or
Dialled numbers submenus, you can view the date and time of the
call, call the number, save the number in Contacts, and edit or delete
the number.

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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. Select Phone calls to view
information on calls to public telephone network numbers, or
Private calls to view information on calls to TETRA network
numbers.
• Packet data counter—to check the approximate amount of data
you have sent or received during the last packet data connection
or in total. The counter unit is a byte.
• Packet data connection timer—to check the approximate duration
of the last packet data connection or of all packet data
connections.
You can also clear the timers or the packet data counter. You must
enter the security code; see Access codes on page 14.

Q Contacts (Menu 4)
See Contacts on page 74.

Q Talk groups (Menu 5)

See Talk groups (Menu 5) on page 46.

Q Settings (Menu 6)

Profiles
Your radio has various profiles for different events and
environments, and you can customise the settings related to the
profiles. The available profiles are General, Silent, Meeting,
Outdoor, Pager, Active holder, Headset, and Monophone.

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To activate a profile, press quickly in the idle mode, and select

the desired profile.
Customise profiles
1. Select Menu→Settings→Profiles.
2. Scroll to the desired profile, and select Options→Personalise.
3. Select from the following settings: Incoming call alert, Ringing
tone for two-way phone calls, Push-to-talk ringing tone for one-
way phone calls, Ringing volume, Message alert tone, Status
message alert tone, Flash message alert tone, Keypad tones,
Warning tones, Audio setting for setting the active speaker and
microphone, Alert for for setting the radio to ring only for calls
from a selected caller group (see Caller groups on page 78),
Voice feedback, Lights, and Light indicator.
Note that even if Top microphone or External speaker is selected
in Audio setting, to improve the voice quality, the bottom
microphone is used in two-way calls when the loudspeaker or
external speaker is active.

Call settings
Anykey answer
When this function is activated, you can answer a phone call by
briefly pressing any keypad key, except for , , , and
. Select Menu→Settings→Call settings→Anykey answer→On
or Off.

Summary after call

When this function is activated, the radio briefly displays the
approximate duration of the last two-way phone call. Select
Menu→Settings→Call settings→Summary after call→On or Off.
Note: The actual invoice for calls and services from your service
provider may vary, depending upon network features, rounding-off
for billing, taxes and so forth.

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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.
• Selected group—to set the radio to always make a call to the
selected talk group when you press and hold the PTT key.
For details, see PTT key settings on page 43.

Duty key setting

You can set how you want the duty key to function in the network
mode. Select Menu→Settings→Call settings→Duty key setting, and
select one of the following:
• Dispatcher call—Pressing starts to make a phone call to the
dispatcher of the selected group. If the call is changed into a one-
way phone call, press and hold the PTT key when you speak.
• Dispatcher cbr.—Pressing sends status messages. To send a
callback request to the address of the selected group, press and
hold in the idle mode. To send a situation indicator, enter the
situation number, and press and hold .
• Home group call—Pressing and holding makes a call to the
home group. Press and hold the duty key when you speak.
• Send message—Pressing sends the status number you have
entered to the predefined address.

Phone settings
Language settings
Select Menu→Settings→Phone settings→Language settings.
Select Phone language to select the language for the display texts,
and select Writing language if you want to use another language
when writing text.

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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.
Select Menu→Settings→Phone settings→Network selection, and
then select:
• Automatic—The radio automatically selects an available network
from a predefined list of networks. If the connection to the
currently used network is lost, the radio automatically selects one
of the available networks.
• Manual—Select the desired network from the predefined list of
networks that is displayed. If Network not allowed: is displayed in
the idle mode, the radio cannot register to that network.

Active mode
To change the mode in which mode your radio operates, select
Menu→Settings→Phone settings→Active mode→Network or
Direct.

Unit alert duration

To change the duration of received unit alert messages, select
Menu→Settings→Phone settings→Unit alert duration.

Transmission barring
To activate or deactivate transmission barring, select Menu→
Settings→Phone settings→Transmission barring→On or Off. Note
that you should activate transmission barring before you enter the
area where you want transmission to be barred. or is
displayed in the idle mode when transmission barring is active. See
Transmission barring on page 15.

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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).

Keyguard settings
Select Menu→Settings→Keyguard settings, and select one of the
following:
• Automatic keyguard—to set the desired level of keyguard
(Keypad or All keys) to be activated automatically after the
desired time. Select Off to switch the automatic keyguard off. See
Lock the keys (Keyguard) on page 21 for more information about
the two levels of keyguard.
• Keyguard code—to set the radio to ask for the phone code when
you unlock the keypad. If you enter an incorrect phone code five
times in succession, the radio asks for the security code.

Communication settings
Select Menu→Settings→Communication settings, and select one
of the following:
• Listen to voice messages—to listen to voice messages. The voice
mailbox is a network service; it may not be available in all
networks or you may need to subscribe to it first.
Tip: To quickly call your voice mailbox, press and hold
in the idle mode.
• Voice mailbox number—to store or edit your voice mailbox
number. Enter the voice mailbox number you have received from
your service provider, and press OK.

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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. If the Incoming
call alert is set to Beep once or Off, automatic answer is not
used.
• Alerts—Select Headset to only have the headset play alert
tones, or Phone to have the headset and radio play alert
tones. This option is available only when Headset is selected.
To only have the monophone play alert tones, select
Monophone. This option is available only when the
Monophone profile is selected.
• Duplex call settings (monophone only)—Select Monophone to
route the audio only to the monophone. To route the audio
back to the radio, select Phone.

Modem settings
You can connect your radio with a data cable to a compatible PC,
and use it as a modem to enable connectivity from your PC to a data
network (network service). To establish a connection to the data
network, you must activate the access point you want to use for the
connection. For details on the access point, contact your network
operator or service provider.
1. Select Menu→Settings→Modem settings.
2. To activate an access point, select Active access point. Scroll to
the desired access point, and press Activate.
To change the access point settings, select Edit active access
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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.
If you enter an incorrect phone code five times in succession, the
code is blocked, and you must enter the security code to unblock
the phone code.
• Configure access levels—to change what kind of access rights
are required for certain functions. You must enter the
configuration code for this function.
• Access level—to change your access level (Extended or Normal),
which determines what kind of access rights you have. You must
enter the access level code for this function. If the Access level is
set to Extended, switching the radio off returns the level to
Normal.
• Change of access codes—to change the phone code or the
security code. See Access codes on page 14.
You should avoid using access codes similar to the emergency
numbers, such as 112, to prevent accidental dialling of the
emergency number.

Display settings
Select Menu→Settings→Display settings, and select one of the
following:
• Wallpaper—to set your radio to display a background image,
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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. To set the time after which the screen
saver on the display is activated, select Time-out.
• Colour schemes—to change the colour in some display
components, such as the menu background and signal and
battery bars.
• Menu view —to set the way the radio displays the main menu.
Select List for the menu list view, and Grid for the menu grid view.
• Brightness—to make the display brighter or darker.

Time and date settings

Select Menu→Settings→Time and date settings, and select one of
the following:
• Clock—to change time settings. Select Show clock to display the
time in the idle mode, or Hide clock to hide it. Select Set the time
to adjust the clock to the correct time, Time zone to select the
time zone, and Time format to select the 12-hour or 24-hour time
format.
• Date—to change date settings. Select Show date to show the
date in the idle mode, or Hide date to hide it. Select Set the date
to change the date. You can also select the date format and date
separator.
• Auto-update of date & time—to synchronize the time. Your
organisation can define if the terminal synchronizes to Network
time, GPS time, or both. Select On to synchronize the clock
automatically. Select Confirm first if you want to confirm

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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. If you do not
enter your radio user number, Incorrect radio user number is
displayed. After you have entered the radio user number, the radio
asks for your radio user PIN code. If a radio user PIN code is not
needed, just press OK. If the login is successful, Aliasing login
accepted is displayed. If the login fails, Aliasing login failed. Re-login
again? is displayed. If you select Yes, the Aliasing starts again. To
exit the Aliasing, select No. Note that the network can also initiate
aliasing login.
When aliasing login is about to end, Aliasing login is about to end.
Re-login again? is displayed. Select Yes or No. When the network
cancels aliasing login, Aliasing login ended. Re-login again? is
displayed. Select Yes or No.
In a situation where the network changes the radio user number,
either RUN changed to: or RUN changed to unknown number is
displayed. In both cases you can either accept or reject the new
number by pressing Accept or Reject.
You can log out from aliasing by selecting Menu→Settings→
Aliasing→Logout or selecting Go to→Aliasing logout and entering
your radio user number. After you have entered the radio user
number, the radio asks for your radio user PIN code. If a radio user
PIN code is not needed, just press OK. If the logout is successful,
Logged out is displayed. If the logout fails, Logout failed is displayed.

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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.
Graphics is the original folder on the radio.
2. To view the list of files in the folder, scroll to the desired folder,
and press Open. Or, press Options for the available options.
To download files to the gallery using the browser, select
Downloads. The browser opens, and you can choose a
bookmark from which to download. See Bookmarks on
page 113. Always check the delivery terms of any content before
acquiring it, as it may be subject to a fee. To check pricing, tariffs,
and the availability of different services, contact your network
operator or service provider. Download content only from
sources you trust.
3. If you opened a folder, scroll to the desired file. To view the file,
press Open. Press Options for the available options.

Q Organiser (Menu 8)

Alarm clock
The alarm clock uses the time format set for the clock. The alarm
clock works even when the radio is switched off. When the alarm is
on, is displayed in the idle mode.
To set the alarm, select Menu→Organiser→Alarm clock. Enter the
alarm time, and press OK. To change the alarm time, select On. To
switch the alarm off, select Off.

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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.
When the alarm time is reached while the radio is switched on, the
radio plays a tone, and flashes Alarm! and the current time on the
display. If the Silent profile is in use when the alarm time expires, the
alert tone is not played. Press Stop to stop the alarm. If you let the
radio continue to sound the alarm for a minute, or if you press
Snooze, the alarm stops for a few minutes and then resumes.

Calendar
The calendar helps you to keep track of reminders, meetings,
birthdays, and calls that you need to make.
Select Menu→Organiser→Calendar. Scroll to the day you want, or
select Options→Go to date. The current day is indicated by a frame
around it. If there are any notes set for the day, the day is in bold
type.
To view the notes for the day, press View. Scroll to the note whose
details you want to view, and press View. Press Options and you
can delete, move, or repeat a note, or copy a note to another day.
Select Settings to set the date, time, time zone, date and time
format, date separator, and the first day of the week. With the Auto-
delete notes option you can set the radio to delete old notes
automatically after a specified time, except for the repeat notes,
such as birthday notes.
Add a calendar note
1. Select Menu→Organiser→Calendar, and go to the desired date.
2. Select Options→Make a note.
3. Select one of the following note types: Meeting ( ), Call ( ),
Birthday ( ), Memo ( ), or Reminder ( ). Then enter the
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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.
To stop the alarm and to view the note, press View. If you press
Snooze, the alarm stops for a few minutes and then resumes. To
stop the alarm without viewing the note, press Exit.

To-do list
The to-do list allows you to create a list of things you must do, and
prioritise them according to their importance.
Select Menu→Organiser→To-do list. To add a new note when the
note list is empty, press Add note, or if you have already saved
notes, select Options→Add. Write the note and save it. Select the
priority of the note: High, Medium, or Low. The radio automatically
sets a deadline for the note without an alarm. The default deadline is
14 days after the creation of the note at 9:00 a.m.
In the list of to-do notes, press Options, and you can delete notes,
sort notes, or save a note as a calendar note. To view a note, press
View. Press Options, and you can edit the deadline or the priority of
the note, or mark the note as done.

Notes
You can write notes and send them to compatible devices as text
messages. Select Menu→Organiser→Notes. To add a new note
when the note list is empty, press Add note, or if you have already
saved notes, select Options→Make a note. Write the note, and
save it. To add the current time and date to the note, select
Options→Insert time & date.

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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.
Or, press once to add, twice to subtract, three times to
multiply, and four times to divide.
4. Enter the second number, if needed for the calculation.
5. For a total, press Equals. Repeat steps 3 to 5 as many times as
is necessary.
6. To start a new calculation, first press and hold Clear.
To make a currency conversion, you must first set the exchange
rate. Select Menu→Organiser→Calculator, and select Options→
Exchange rate. Select either of the options, enter the exchange rate
(press for the decimal point), and press OK.
To make the conversion, enter the amount you want to convert, and
select Options→In domestic or In foreign.

Countdown timer
Note: Some timers may be reset during service or software
upgrades.

Select Menu→Organiser→Countdown timer. Enter the countdown

time, and press OK. If you want, write your own text note that is
displayed when the time expires. To start the countdown timer,
press Start.
To change the countdown time, select Change time. To stop the
timer, select Stop timer.

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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.

Stopwatch
Using the stopwatch or allowing it to run in the background when using other
features increases the demand on battery power and reduces the battery
life.
Select Menu→Organiser→Stopwatch, and select one of the
following:
• Show last—to view the most recent measured time, if the
stopwatch has not been reset.
• Split timing—for split time observation. You can select Continue if
you have set the timing in the background.
Press Start to start the time observation, Split to take an
intermediate time, and Stop to stop the time observation. Press
Save to save the time.
• Lap timing—for lap time observation. Refer to Split timing.
• View times—to view saved times.
• Delete times—to delete saved times.

Q Applications (Menu 9)
This menu includes JavaTM applications. If your radio
has no Java applications installed in it, the
Applications menu will be empty. For detailed information on your
organisation’s Java policy, contact your service provider.

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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. If the selection is a single application it will be
launched. Otherwise, a list of applications in the selected folder is
displayed. To launch a single application, select the desired
application and press Open.
Note that running some applications may consume the radio’s
battery faster and you may need to connect the radio to a charger.

Other options available for an application

After you have selected an application, press Options to get a list of
available options. The list may include the following:
• Delete—to delete an application.
• Move—to move an application to another folder.
• Details—to get additional information about the application.
• Update version—to update the application to a new version using
the packet data connection. Check the availability of this service
with your network operator or service provider.
• App. access—restrict application access to the network, user
data, or positioning data and autostart. The categories are listed
below. In each category you can select from the following
options: Ask every time, Ask first time only, Always allowed, Not
allowed. Depending on the functionalities of your radio, two or
more of these categories may be available.

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• 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. Check the availability of this service with your network
operator or service provider.
• 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 Java applications according to name, date, type,
or size.
• Delete all—to remove all Java applications.
• Add folder—to add a new folder.
• Memory status—to view the amount of memory available in the
radio for application installations.
• Activation key list—to provide the activation keys for the
application, if applicable. Depending on the Java application, an
activation key may be needed.
Press Back to go back to the list of applications and folders.

Other options available for a folder

After you have selected a folder, press Options to get a list of
available options. The list may include the following:
• Downloads—to open a list of WAP bookmarks defined for the
radio.
• Delete folder—to delete a folder.
• Move—to move a folder.
• Rename folder—to rename a folder.

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• 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.
Press Back to go back to the list of applications and folders.

Downloading an application
The radio supports applications for the JavaTM Platform, Micro
Edition. Check with your organisation whether you are allowed to
download applications. Make sure that the application is compatible
with your radio before downloading it. For the availability of different
services, contact your service provider.
Always check the delivery terms of any content before acquiring it,
as it may be subject to a fee. To check pricing, tariffs, and the
availability of different services, contact your network operator or
service provider.
You can download new Java applications in different ways:
• Press Menu and select Applications→Options→Downloads to
get a list of available bookmarks. Select the appropriate
bookmark to connect to the desired page.
• Press Menu and select Web→Bookmarks. Select to download
an appropriate application.
• Use the application installer of the separate PC-tool of TETRA
Terminal Content Manager to download the applications to your
radio.
Note that EADS does not warrant for applications from non-EADS sites. If
you choose to download Java applications from them, you should take the
same precautions, for security or content, as you would with any Internet
site.

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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. Service providers will also give you
instructions on how to use their services.
With the browser, you can view the services that use wireless mark-
up language (WML) or extensible hypertext mark-up language
(XHTML) on their pages. The appearance of the pages may vary
due to the size of the display. You may not be able to view all of the
page details.

Call functions during a browser connection

You can receive phone calls during a browser connection. Express
calls are not possible during a browser connection. The express
calls made to you, however, may be changed to one-way phone
calls, and you can receive them like phone calls.
Depending on network support and predefined radio settings, it may
be possible to make and receive group calls and red key calls
during a browser connection.
During a call, packet data transfer is suspended. After the call ends,
the radio tries to resume the browser connection.

Basic steps for accessing and using services

1. Save the service settings that are required to access the service
that you want to use. See page 110.
2. Make a connection to the service. See page 111.

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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. For more information and for the appropriate settings,
contact the network operator or service provider.

Enter the settings manually

1. Select Menu→Web→Settings→Connection settings.
2. Select Active web settings, and activate the desired connection
set. A connection set is a collection of settings required to make a
connection to a service.
3. Select Edit active web settings. Select each of the settings one by
one, and enter all the required settings according to the
information that you have received from your network operator or
service provider.

Appearance settings
1. While browsing, select Options→Other options→Appear.
settings. Or, in the idle mode, select Menu→Web→Settings→
Appearance settings.
2. Select:
• Text wrapping—to define whether the text continues on the
next line if it cannot be shown on one line.
• Font size—to select the size for text shown on browser pages.
• Show images—to show or hide the images on browser pages.
• Alerts—to set alerts for unsecure connections and items. To
set the radio to alert when a secure connection changes to an
unsecure one during browsing, select Alert for unsecure

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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.

Cookie settings
You can set the phone to allow or prevent the reception of cookies. A
cookie is a data item, for example, your user information, that the
service saves in the cache memory of your radio. Cookies are
deleted if you clear the cache memory; see page 114.
1. While browsing, select Options→Other options→Security→
Cookies. Or, in the idle mode, select Menu→Web→Settings→
Security settings→Cookies.
2. Select Allow or Reject.

Connect to a browser service

1. Activate the settings of the service that you want to use. Select
Menu→Web→Settings→Connection settings→Active web
settings. Scroll to the desired connection set, and press
Activate.
2. You can make a connection in one of the following ways:
• Open the start page, for example, the home page of the
service provider. Select Menu→Web→Home. Or, press and
hold in the idle mode.
• Select the bookmark of the service. Select Menu→Web→
Bookmarks and the desired bookmark.
If the bookmark does not work with the currently active service
settings, activate another set of service settings, and try again.

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• Enter the address of the service. Select Menu→Web→Go to

address, enter the address (press for special
characters), and press OK.

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.
To browse through the page, use any of the scroll keys. To select a
highlighted item, press , or press Open to open the link. To
enter letters and numbers in the text editor, press the keys -
, and to enter special characters, press .

Options while browsing

Press Options, and the following options may be available:
• Shortcuts—to open a new list of options that are specific to the
page.
• Home—to return to the homepage of the service provider.
• Add bookmark—to save the page as a bookmark.
• Other options—to show a list of other options, for example, some
security options.
• Reload—to reload and update the current page.
• Quit—to exit the service. See Disconnect from a service on
page 112.
The service provider may also offer other options.

Disconnect from a service

To quit browsing and to end the connection, select Options→Quit.
When Quit browsing? is shown, press Yes, or press and hold .

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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. Scroll to the bookmark that you
want to use, and press Select or to make a connection to the
page associated with the bookmark.
When you have received a bookmark (sent as a bookmark),
1 bookmark received is displayed. Press Show, and press Save to
save the bookmark.

Service inbox
The radio is able to receive service messages (pushed messages)
from your service provider.
• To view a received service message, press Show. If you press
Exit, the message is moved to the service inbox. To access the
service inbox, select Menu→Web→Service inbox.
• To view service messages while browsing, select Options→
Other options→Service inbox. Scroll to the message, and press
Retrieve to download the marked content from the page, or
select Options→Details or Delete.
To change the service inbox settings, select Menu→Web→
Settings→Service inbox settings. To set the radio to receive or reject
service messages, select Service messages→On or Off.
If you have set the radio to receive service messages, you can
select Automatic connection, and set the radio to automatically
activate the browser from the idle mode when the radio has received
a service message.

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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.

Browser security
Security features may be required for some services. For such
connections, you need security certificates. For more information,
contact your service provider.

Certificates
There are three kinds of certificates: server certificates, authority
certificates, and user certificates. You may receive these certificates
from your service provider. Select Menu→Settings→Security
settings, and select which certificates you want to view.
The security indicator is displayed during a connection if the
packet data transmission between the radio and the gateway
(identified by the IP address in the Edit active web settings) is
encrypted.
The security icon does not indicate that the packet data transmission
between the gateway and the content server (or place where the requested
resource is stored) is secure. The service provider secures the packet data
transmission between the gateway and the content server.

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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. Certificates have a restricted lifetime. If Expired
certificate or Certificate not valid yet is shown even if the certificate
should be valid, check that the current date and time in your radio
are correct.
Before changing any certificate settings, you must make sure that
you really trust the owner of the certificate and that the certificate
really belongs to the listed owner.

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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. You can use your radio with a
variety of commercially available data communications applications.
To use your radio as a modem, you must first install it as a modem to
your PC.

Q Call functions during a packet data connection

Depending on network support and predefined radio settings, it may
be possible to make and receive phone calls, express calls, and
group calls during a packet data connection. The express calls
made to you, however, may be changed to one-way phone calls,
and you can receive them like phone calls.
During a call, packet data transfer is suspended. After the call ends,
the radio tries to resume the packet data connection.

Q Install communication applications and

modem drivers
1. Ensure that a data communication application is correctly
installed on a compatible PC. For instructions, see the
documentation of the application.
2. Install the necessary drivers on your PC. For instructions, see the
user guide of your PC operating system.
You must define the DTE (data terminal equipment) rate when
you install the drivers. The default DTE rate of your radio is 9600
b/s. For example, if you use the Windows NT operating system,
select a standard 9600 b/s modem.

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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.
If you use a PC in a vehicle, you can connect your radio to the PC
with the CARK91B car kit and the DLR-3T cable. For details, contact
your local dealer.
is displayed during a packet data connection. If there is an
incoming or outgoing call, packet data transfer is suspended, and
is displayed instead.
Making or answering phone calls during a PC connection is not
recommended, as it might disrupt the operation.
For better performance during packet data connection, place the
radio on a stationary surface, with the keypad facing downward as
far from the PC as the cable permits. Do not move the radio by
holding it in your hand during a packet data connection.

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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. Use only EADS approved
batteries, and recharge your battery only with EADS approved chargers
designated for this radio.
If a replacement battery is being used for the first time or if the battery has not
been used for a prolonged period, it may be necessary to connect the
charger then disconnect and reconnect it to begin charging the battery.
Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the radio when not in use. Do
not leave the battery connected to a charger. Overcharging may shorten its
lifetime. If left unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time.
Temperature extremes can affect the ability of your battery to charge.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the
charging indicator appears on the display or before any calls can be made.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Never use any charger or
battery that is damaged.
Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a
metallic object such as a coin, clip, or pen causes direct connection of the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery. (These look like metal
strips on the battery.) This might happen, for example, when you carry a
spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may
damage the battery or the connecting object.
Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer
or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Always try to keep the battery between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). A
radio with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the
battery is fully charged. Battery performance is particularly limited in
temperatures well below freezing.

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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.

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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. High temperatures can shorten the life
of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Do not store the radio in cold areas. When the radio returns to its normal
temperature, moisture can form inside the radio and damage electronic
circuit boards.
• Do not attempt to open the radio other than as instructed in this guide.
• Do not drop, knock, or shake the radio. Rough handling can break internal
circuit boards and fine mechanics.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the radio.
• Do not paint the radio. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper
operation.
• Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorised antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
radio and may violate regulations governing radio devices.
All of the above suggestions apply equally to your radio, battery, charger, or
any enhancement. If any device is not working properly, take it to the nearest
authorized service facility for service.

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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. When the radio is
on and being worn on the body, always use an approved holder or carrying
case.
When the earpiece is used, hold the radio as you would any telephone, with
the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. When the loudspeaker is
used, hold the radio approximately 10 cm (4 inches) away from the mouth
with the antenna pointed up and away from the face and eyes.
Using two TETRA devices closeby may cause them to interfere with each
other, for example, when two such devices are in the same vehicle. If you
experience such interference, separate the two devices until the interference
stops.

Q Medical devices
Operation of any radio transmitting equipment, including wireless phones,
may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical
devices. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device to
determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy or if you
have any questions. Switch off your radio in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health
care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy.

Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 in.
(15.3 cm) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations
are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers should:

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• 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.

Hearing aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. If
interference occurs, consult your service provider.

Q Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles such as electronic fuel injection
systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed
control systems, air bag systems. For more information, check with the
manufacturer or its representative of your vehicle or any equipment that has
been added.
Only qualified personnel should service the radio, or install the radio in a
vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate
any warranty that may apply to the radio. Check regularly that all radio
equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. Do not store or
carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the radio, its parts, or enhancements. For vehicles
equipped with an air bag, remember that air bags inflate with great force. Do
not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment in the
area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury
could result.
Using the radio in an aircraft or at an airport may be prohibited. Follow any
restrictions. Wireless phones can cause interference in an aircraft. Airport
professionals using wireless phones should follow the special guidance and
instructions issued by their own organization.

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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. Switch off the radio at refuelling
points such as near gas pumps at service stations. Observe restrictions on
the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, storage, and distribution areas,
chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a
potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities,
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), and
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or
metal powders.
However, EADS provides a special product, Atex certified THR880i Ex, that
can be used in potentially explosive gas areas. For more information on this
product, please contact the nearest authorised EADS distributor.

Q Emergency calls
Important: Wireless phones, including this radio, operate using
radio signals, wireless networks, landline networks, and user-
programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all
conditions cannot be guaranteed. You should never rely solely on
any wireless phone for essential communications like medical
emergencies.

To make an emergency call:

1. If the radio is not on, switch it on. Check for adequate signal strength.
2. Press as many times as needed to clear the display and ready the
radio for calls.
3. Key in the official emergency number for your present location.
Emergency numbers vary by location.
4. Press the key.
If certain features are in use, you may first need to turn those features off
before you can make an emergency call. Consult this guide or your service
provider for more information.

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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. You may be able to add these call options to
the Go to menu by selecting Go to→Options→Select options. The possible
emergency call types are:
• Emergency call - to make an emergency call to a predefined group.
• Help call - to make an emergency call to a predefined individual number.
• Disaster call - to make a broadcast emergency group call to a predefined
group.
• Announcement call - to make a broadcast group call to a predefined
group.
Disaster calls and Announcement calls can be predefined to be made to the
selected group (the group which is shown on the display when the radio is in
idle state). Note that your organisation may not have parameterised
numbers/groups for all options described above.

Q Certification information (SAR)

THIS MODEL MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE
TO RADIO WAVES
Your TETRA handset is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for
the general population. The guidelines were developed by independent
scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. The guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for handsets employs a unit of measurement known
as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the
international guidelines is 2.0 W/kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using

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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,
0.536 W/kg for radio type RC-10, and 0,521 W/kg for radio type RC-11.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various products
and at various positions, they all meet the relevant international guidelines
for RF exposure.
* The SAR limit for products used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg)
averaged over 10 grams of body tissue. The guidelines incorporate a
substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to
account for any variations in measurements. SAR values may vary
depending on national reporting requirements and the network.

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