Getting Started, How to Use This User Guide | Motorola XPR 5550

Getting Started

Take a moment to review the following:

How to Use This User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1

What Your Dealer/System Administrator

Can Tell You. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1 Powering Up the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2 Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

How to Use This User Guide

This User Guide covers the basic operation of the MOTOTRBO Mobiles.

However, your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.

Throughout this publication, the icons below are used to indicate features supported in either the conventional Analog

mode or conventional Digital mode:

Indicates a conventional Analog Mode-Onlyfeature.

Indicates a conventional Digital Mode-Onlyfeature.

For features that are available in both Analog and Digital modes, no icon is shown.

For features that are available in a conventional multi-site mode, see IP Site Connect on page 8 for more information.

Selected features are available in the single-site trunking mode, Capacity Plus. See Capacity Plus on page 9 for more information.

Selected features are also available in the multi-site trunking mode, Linked Capacity Plus. See Linked Capacity Plus on page 9 for more information.

What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You

You can consult your dealer or system administrator about the following:

•Is your radio programmed with any preset conventional channels?

•Which buttons have been programmed to access other features?

•What optional accessories may suit your needs?

•What are the best radio usage practices for effective communication?

•What maintenance procedures will help promote longer radio life?

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Motorola XPR 5550 manual Getting Started, How to Use This User Guide, What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You

Contents

Mototrbo Page Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Contents Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Text Deleting All Sent Text Messages from Sent Items Keypad Microphone Features Limited Warranty AccessoriesAppendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Viii Software Version Important Safety Information Computer Software Copyrights Computer Software Copyrights What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You How to Use This User GuideGetting Started Powering Up the Radio Radio Controls Identifying Radio Controls Assignable Radio Functions Programmable Buttons Transmit Interrupt Remote Dekey Assignable Settings or Utility Functions Accessing the Programmed Functions Push-To-Talk PTT Button Switching Between Conventional Analog and Digital Mode Push the Volume/Channel Knob again Using the Volume/Channel KnobIP Site Connect Linked Capacity Plus Capacity Plus Identifying Status Indicators Identifying Status Indicators Display Icons Call Icons Mini Notice Icons Advanced Menu Icons Sent Item Icons Bluetooth Device Icons LED Indicators Indicator Tones Audio Tones Receiving and Making Calls ProcedureSelecting a Zone Receiving and Responding to a Radio Call Selecting a ChannelScroll Up/Down buttons, or Receiving and Responding to a Private Call Receiving and Responding to a Group Call Receiving an All Call Calls Making a Selective Call Receiving and Responding to a Selective Call Making a Group Call Making a Radio Call Making a Private Call Making an All Call Making a Selective Call Stopping a Radio CallPress the programmed Transmit Interrupt Remote Dekey button Permanent Monitor Talkaround Radio Check Advanced Features Sending a Radio Check Initiating Remote Monitor Remote Monitor Stopping Remote Monitor Viewing an Entry in the Scan List Scan Lists Editing the Scan List Adding a New Entry to the Scan List Deleting an Entry from the Scan List Setting and Editing Priority for an Entry in the Scan List Starting and Stopping Scan Scan Deleting a Nuisance Channel Responding to a Transmission During a Scan Restoring a Nuisance Channel Release the Nuisance Channel Delete button. Vote Scan Making a Private Call from Contacts Making a Group Call from Contacts Assigning an Entry to a Programmable Number Key Setting Default Contact Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Call Alerts Call Indicator Settings Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Private Calls Activating or Deactivating Call Ringers for Text Message Assigning Ring Styles Escalating Alarm Tone Volume Viewing Recent Calls Call Log Features Deleting a Call from a Call List Viewing Details from a Call List Call Alert Operation Receiving and Responding to a Call Alert Making a Call Alert from the Contacts List Making a Call Alert with the One Touch Access Button Emergency Operation Receiving an Emergency Alarm Sending an Emergency Alarm Responding to an Emergency Alarm Sending an Emergency Alarm with Call Sending an Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow Reinitiating an Emergency Mode Exiting Emergency Mode Text Messaging Features Sending a Quick Text Message Viewing a Saved Text Message Managing Text Messages in the Drafts Folder Deleting a Saved Text Message from Drafts Resending a Text Message Procedure Managing Fail-to-Send Text Messages Forwarding a Text Message Viewing a Sent Text Message Managing Sent Text Messages Sending a Sent Text Message Advanced Features Receiving a Text Message Deleting All Sent Text Messages from Sent Items Reading a Text Message Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox Managing Received Text Messages Viewing a Telemetry Status Text Message from the Inbox Replying to a Text Message with Quick Text Deleting All Text Messages from the Inbox Deleting a Text Message from the Inbox Sending Status Update to Predefined Contact Analog Status UpdateAnalog Message Encode Sending MDC Message Encode to Dispatcher Privacy Starting an Automatic Site Search Multi-Site Controls Stopping an Automatic Site Search Conventional Starting a Manual Site Search Security Radio Disable Radio Enable Lone Worker Bluetooth Finding and Connecting to a Bluetooth Device Turning Bluetooth On or Off Switching Audio Route Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device Viewing Device Details Notification List Accessing the Notification ListUtilities Turning the Radio Tones/Alerts On or Off Setting the Power Level Setting the Tone Alert Volume Offset Level Turning the Talk Permit Tone On or Off Adjusting the Display Brightness Changing the Display Mode Turning Horns/Lights On or Off Setting the Squelch Level Turning the Public Address System On or Off Turning the External Public Address System On or Off Turning the Introduction Screen On or Off Turning the LED Indicators On or Off Language Setting Dual Knob Operation Preference Identifying Cable Type Turning the Option Board Features On or Off Voice Announcement Call Forwarding Menu Timer Analog Mic AGC Intelligent Audio Digital Mic AGC Checking the Radio Alias and ID Accessing General Radio Information Checking the GPS Information Checking the Firmware Version and Codeplug Version Keypad Microphone Features Number of Times Key is Pressed Using the Keypad Turning Keypad Tones On or Off Additional Advanced Features Selecting a Zone by Alias Search Initiating a Radio Check by Manual Dial Making a Private Call by Manual Dial Making a Group, Private, Phone or All Call by Alias Search Editing the Scan List by Alias Search Viewing an Entry in the Scan List by Alias Search Deleting an Entry from the Scan List Storing an Alias or ID from a Call List Making a Call Alert by Manual Dial Text Messaging Writing and Sending a Text Message Replying to Text Messages from the Inbox Editing a Quick Reply Message Accessing the Drafts Folder Forwarding a Text Message by Manual Dial Editing and Sending a Saved Text Message Procedure Editing a Text Message Dual Tone Multi Frequency Dtmf Radio Enable via Manual Dial Radio Disable via Manual Dial Accessing the Radio from Password Password Lock Features Changing the Password Turning the Password Lock On or Off Unlocking the Radio from Locked State Entering FPC Mode Front Panel Configuration FPC Editing FPC Mode Parameters Antennas Accessories Cables Audio Miscellaneous Accessories Desktop AccessoriesMounting Kits Speakers Special Channel Assignments Appendix Maritime Radio Use in the VHF Frequency Range Emergency Channel Non-Commercial Call Channel Table A-1 VHF Marine Channel List Frequency MHz Number Operating Frequency RequirementsReceive 102 Motorola Communication Products Limited Warranty 104 105 Page 68009504001-B