Motorola B7, B5 operating instructions Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors

10 Getting Started (cont.)

Controls, Switches, Indicators, and Connectors

1On/Off/Volume Control

Turns the radio on or off, and adjusts the volume level.

2Mode Selector Knob

Selects the operating system/mode; maximum of 15 systems plus conventional operation.

3Two-Position Concentric Switch Programmable; unprogrammed at shipment.

4Three-Position (A B C) Toggle Switch

Programmed for scan. Programmed at shipment to turn scan on (position A) and turn scan off (position B). Position C not programmed at shipment.

5LED Indicator

Indicates the radio’s operating status; green/red light-emitting diode (LED). (See “Indicator LED Indications” paragraph.

6Orange Top Button

Programmable. Programmed at shipment as telephone receive button. Programmable via RSS for telephone encode/volume set.

7Side Button 1

Programmable. Programmed at shipment to control the display backlight; also, when scanning, used to delete a “nuisance mode”; also, used as the “select” button when programming the radio.

8Side Button 2

Programmable. Unprogrammed at shipment, but programmable via RSS for call.

9Side Button 3

Programmable. Programmed at shipment as the “Private Conversation™ button.

10Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch

Engages the transmitter and puts the radio in the transmit mode.

11Display

Provides visual information about many of the radio’s features.

12Microphone Port

Accepts voice input to the radio’s microphone.

13Universal Connector

Provides access for programming, testing, and accessory connections.

14Noise-Cancelling Port

Reduces background noise during transmit.

15Keypad

Provides control and data interface for many of the radio’s features.