Cobra Electronics PR3180WX owner manual VibrAlert And Call Tones, To Change Call Settings

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Mode Functions

Operation

If you press the Talk button while scanning and not within ten (10) seconds of receiving a transmission, you will transmit on the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received

a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode.

If you do not press any button within ten (10) seconds, your radio will automatically resume scanning memory locations.

During Memory Location Scan (while not receiving a transmission), You Can Choose From The Following:

a. Press and hold the Talk button to communicate on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission. This will return the radio to Standby mode.

b. Press the Mode button to proceed to other functions.

c. Press the Lock button to return to Standby mode on the channel/privacy code that was displayed before you entered mode functions or the memory location on which, during scanning, you last received a transmission.

To reduce the number of memory locations being scanned, you may de-program any unwanted locations. (See page 13 to de-program a memory location.)

Introduction

Operation

Customer Assistance Warranty

VibrAlert® And Call Tones

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Your microTALK® radio can alert you to incoming signals by sounding an audible call tone, by vibrating silently, or both.

Mode Button

To Change Call Settings:

VibrAlert® + Ring

1.Press the Mode button until the Call Setting icon flashes on the display. The current

Channel Button

setting (vibrate + ring,

VibrAlert® Only

 

vibrate only, or ring only)

 

is displayed.

2.

Press the Channel Up or

 

 

Channel Down button to

 

 

 

 

change the call setting.

Ring Only

 

 

3.

Choose one (1) of

 

 

the following:

 

a. Press the Mode button to enter the new setting

and proceed to other functions.

b. Press the Lock button to enter the new

setting and return to Standby mode.

Ten (10) Call Tone Settings

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You can choose between ten (10) different call tone settings to transmit a unique call alert.

Mode Button

To Change A Call Tone Setting:

 

1. Press the Mode button until the letter “C”

 

and the current call tone number (01 through

 

10) is displayed.

Call Tone Setting

Channel Button

2.Press the Channel Up or Channel Down button to hear the other call tone settings.

3.Choose one (1) of the following:

a.Press the Mode button to enter the new setting and proceed to other functions.

b.Press the Lock button to enter the new setting and return to Standby mode.

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Contents PR3180WX Making Life Easier And Safer For Assistance In The U.S.AAutomated Help Desk Customer Assistance OperatorsProduct Features FeaturesBatteries To Install Or Replace Batteries Caring For Your microTALK RadioUsing Your Radio Volume To Adjust The Volume Selectable HighLow Power OutputTo Switch From High To Low Power Call Button To Alert Another Person That You Are CallingSignal Strength Signal Strength Meter Scrolling Through Mode FunctionsSpeaker/Microphone Jack Speaker/Microphone To Attach Your Speaker/MicrophoneMode Functions To Turn VOX Mode On Or Off Voice Activated Transmit VOXTo Program a Memory Location To Set The SensitivityTo De-Program a Memory Location To Recall a Stored Memory Channel LocationWhile de-programming a memory location Channel Scan To Scan ChannelsPrivacy Code Scan To Scan Privacy CodesYou entered mode functions Memory Location ScanTo Scan Memory Locations To Change Call Settings Setting vibrate + ringTen 10 Call Tone Settings To Change a Call Tone SettingPower Supply Licensing And Service Product Service QuestionsFor Products Purchased In The U.S.A For Products Purchased Outside The U.S.AWarranty And Accessories Limited 1-Year WarrantyOptional Accessories Ordering From U.S.ACobra line of quality products includes

PR3180WX specifications

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