Motorola i880 manual Channels and Codes, Exiting LINCaround, Talk Range, LINCaroundSM

LINCaroundSM

Note: When switching from the network to LINCaround, the last channel and code that were set appear on the LINCaround idle screen.

While in LINCaround, this icon M appears on the display, indicating that there is no network signal and LINCaround is active.

Exiting LINCaround

To set your phone to network mode when LINCaround is active:

1From the LINCaround idle screen, press m.

2Scroll to LA Options and press O.

3Select Exit LINCaround.

Tip: You can also exit LINCaround from the LINCaround idle screen by pressing e for 3 seconds.

Switching to Network Please Wait displays. After a few seconds, the network idle screen appears.

Talk Range

Phones used in LINCaround mode should be a minimum of 6 feet apart to maximize performance and improve transmission range.

Channels and Codes

Your phone has 10 channels and 15 codes.

Channels are divided into sets of frequencies that allow you to make and receive LINCaround calls. Other parties may also be talking on the same channel.

Codes help minimize interference from unwanted messages and other disturbances when you are on the same channel as others.

To have a conversation, all parties must be on the same channel and code. For private LINCaround calls, the person you are calling must be in LINCaround and set to the same channel to receive your call.

Note: When making a code call, all parties that are on your code and channel can hear your conversation.

To set a channel:

1From the LINCaround idle screen, press A under Edit.

2Scroll to Channel.

3Press A under Edit.

4Select a channel.

5When you are finished, press A under Back to return to the LINCaround idle screen.

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