Table of Contents 0 USER'S GUIDE LM100/m100 Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Dispatch Plus Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Turning On/Off Your Mobile Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Automatic Turn On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Call-in-Progress Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operating Your Mobile Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Group Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Talkgroup Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Service Area Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Local Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Targeted Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wide Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Service Area Restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Private Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making a Private Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Receiving a Private Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Call Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sending a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Receiving a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Important General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Status Indicator Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 LM100/m100 USER'S GUIDE i Getting Started Getting Started WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the Motorola Dispatch Plus Mobile, representing the state-of-the-art in digital communications technology. The Motorola Dispatch Plus Mobile allows you to communicate with a group of individuals (Group Call mode) or privately with a single person (Private Call mode). You can also send a Call AlertTM to an individual indicating that you want to speak with them. The radio was designed with the flexibility to connect with the Motorola Integrated Multi-Service handset. The handset allows you to place and receive phone calls, receive alphanumeric messages, and access a number of convenience features. Contact your sales representative for further information. Before operating your unit, take time to read the "Important General Safety Information" in the "Additional Information" section. LM100/m100 USER'S GUIDE 1 Getting Started Getting Started DISPATCH PLUS MOBILE 2. Talkgroup Directional Keys 1. Power (On/Off)/ Volume Control 4. Alphanumeric Display 3. Status Indicators 5. Directional Keys 6. Speaker TG TG Prvt Area Wide Alert 9. Targeted Area Key 8. Wide Area Key 10. Private Mode Key 7. Call Alert Mode Key 11. Targeted Area 12. Wide Area Indicator Indicator 13. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button 14. Microphone 2 USER'S GUIDE LM100/m100 Getting Started Getting Started 1. Power (On/Off)/Volume Control -- Used to turn the unit on and off. Also used to adjust volume level of the speaker. 2. Talkgroup Directional Keys -- Used to select a Talkgroup ID storage location. 3. Status Indicators -- Solid or blinking lights indicate different conditions your unit may be in. (See the "Additional Information" section for Status Indicator information.) 4. Alphanumeric Display -- A two-digit display that is backlit for ease of viewing. 5. Directional Keys -- Used to select a Radio ID storage location or a Service Area ID storage location. 6. Speaker -- Used for listening during Group Calls and Private Calls. 7. Call Alert Mode Key -- Used to send a non-voice Call Alert to an individual. 8. Wide Area Key -- Used to select all service areas when making Group Calls. 9. Targeted Area Key -- Used to select a Targeted Area when making Group Calls. 10. Private Mode Key -- Used for one-to-one private radio communication. 11. Targeted Area Indicator -- Lights when a Targeted Area is selected. 12. Wide Area Indicator -- Lights when Wide Area is selected. 13. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button -- Used to transmit voice. Also used to send Call Alerts. 14. Microphone -- Used for speaking during Group Calls and Private Calls. LM100/m100 USER'S GUIDE 3 Getting Started Getting Started TURNING ON/OFF YOUR MOBILE UNIT The Power knob turns the mobile unit both on and off. You may turn your mobile on or off at any time. To turn your unit on, press the Power knob once. Each time the mobile unit is turned on, it performs a self-check and system registration routine. Once completed, the last-selected talkgroup is displayed. The display illuminates during the selfcheck routine to verify operation. When using your mobile unit while the vehicle engine is off, you are operating on your vehicle's battery power, and may drain the battery. You must be transmitting in order for Callin-Progress Protection to operate. Automatic Turn On/Off To enable Automatic T On/Off, leave urn the unit's power on before turning the vehicle's ignition off. Now your unit will automatically turn on every time your vehicle is turned on. T urning off your vehicle's ignition automatically turns off your unit. Call-in-Progress Protection This feature allows radio calls in progress to continue after the vehicle's ignition is turned off, with no interruption to your conversation. ADJUSTING VOLUME The Power knob is also used to adjust the speaker volume. T ino crease the volume level, rotate the Power knob clockwise. Rotate the Power knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume level. OPERATING YOUR MOBILE UNIT To operate your mobile unit, lift the microphone to your mouth. Press and hold the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button and speak directly into the microphone. Release the PTT to listen. Upon pressing PTT, you will hear one of the following alert tones: · · · A high, chirp-like tone indicates that you have permission to talk. Begin speaking after the tone. A low continuous tone indicates that you cannot talk at this time. Wait a moment and try again. A busy-like tone indicates that the system is busy. Wait for a call-back (high-pitched) tone, then try again. A time-out timer limits the amount of time you can continuously talk. When the allotted time expires, you will hear a low-pitched cut-off tone. 4 USER'S GUIDE LM100/m100 Group Call GROUP CALL Group Call mode is your radio's default mode; each time the radio is turned on, it is in Group Call mode. A Group Call consists of a talkgroup and a service area. A talkgroup is an organization of radio users who communicate with each other. Service areas are geographic areas of coverage for your radio. Your specific service areas are defined by your service provider. Talkgroup Selection Group Call A talkgroup is an organization of radio users who communicate with each other. Your unit is equipped with Talkgroup ID storage locations, numbered 1 through 9. Each storage location is assigned a Talkgroup ID at the time of purchase. Select a T alkgroup ID by using TG or TG to scroll to the ID's corresponding storage location number. (Example: Select Talkgroup ID 25 which is stored in location #5 (T5). Talkgroup ID 1, which is stored in location #1 (T1), is currently selected.) The display illuminates during the selfcheck routine to verify operation. 1. Press TG four times. "T5" will flash on the display, indicating that you are now registering onto this talkgroup. When you have successfully registered, "T5" will stop flashing. You can now listen to Talkgroup ID 25. To transmit, press PTT. 2. Press PTT. LM100/m100 USER'S GUIDE 5 Group Call Service Area Selection When making outgoing Group Calls, you may choose from three different service area selections: Local Area, Targeted Area, and Wide Area. In each case, you are speaking with members of the talkgroup who are in that service area. Area selection only applies to Group Calls you initiate. Service Area Selection is independent of Talkgroup Selection. Local Area Group Call A Local-Area Group Call allows you to communicate with talkgroup members located in the service area you are currently in. Dispatchers are always included in a Local-Area call, regardless of their location. Local Area is the radio's default area; each time the radio is turned on, Local Area is automatically selected. Your radio is in the Local Area until Wide Area or Targeted Area is selected. If neither the Targeted Area Indicator nor the Wide Area Indicator is illuminated, your radio is in Local Area. Area Wide 6 USER'S GUIDE LM100/m100 Group Call Targeted Area Area A Targeted-Area Group Call allows you to communicate with talkgroup members in a specific service area. Your unit is equipped with Service-Area ID storage locations, numbered 1 through 9. Each storage location is assigned a Service-Area ID at the time of purchase. Press Area , then select a Service Area by scrolling to the ID's corresponding storage location number using the keys. (Example: Select Service Area ID 12 which is stored in Area Location #3 (A3). The currently selected talkgroup is Talkgroup ID 1, which is stored in location #1 (T1).) Group Call 1. Press Area . The light above the Area key illuminates and the letter "A" appears before the storage location number, indicating that you are selecting a Targeted Area. Area Wide 2. Press twice. Area Wide 3. Press PTT. Pressing PTT allows you to talk with the "T1" Talkgroup members currently inServiceArea ID 12. Press Area again to return to Local Area. Area Wide LM100/m100 USER'S GUIDE 7 Group Call Wide Area Wide A Wide-Area Group Call allows you to talk with talkgroup members in all service areas, and your dispatcher. Press Wide to select Wide Area. (Example: Select Wide Area. The currently selected talkgroup is Talkgroup ID 1 which is stored in location #1 (T1).) Group Call 1. Press Wide . The light above the Wide key illuminates to indicate Wide Area Group Call is selected. Area Wide 2. Press PTT. Pressing PTT allows you to talk with the "T1" Talkgroup members in all service areas and your dispatcher. Press Wide again to return to Local Area. Area Wide SERVICE AREA RESTRICTION With the optional feature of Service Area Restriction, the top LED will turn red when you travel outside an authorized service area while using either Group or Private mode. The bottom LED will blink green when you return to an authorized service area. 8 USER'S GUIDE LM100/m100 Private Call PRIVATE CALL Prvt A Private Call is a radio call between two individuals. No other radios can hear the conversation. Your unit is equipped with Radio ID storage locations, numbered 1 through 9. Each storage location is assigned a Radio ID at the time of purchase. The storage location numbers and corresponding Radio IDs used to make Private Call calls are the same storage location numbers that are used in Call Alert. Press Prvt to enter into the Private Call mode. Select a Radio ID by using the keys to scroll to the ID's corresponding storage location number. Making a Private Call (Example: Make a Private Call to Radio ID 8, which is stored in location #2 (P2). The last Private Call or Call Alert was with Radio ID 5 which is stored in location #5 (P5).) 1. Press Prvt . When you enter the Prvt mode, the storage location number of the last sent or received Radio ID appears. The letter "P" appears before the storage location number, indicating that you are in Prvt mode. Private Call 2. Press three times. 3. Press PTT. Upon pressing PTT, you will hear an alert tone. Refer to "Operating Your Mobile Unit" in the "Getting Started" section for a description of these tones. After completing your call, press Prvt again to return to Group Call mode. LM100/m100 USER'S GUIDE 9 Private Call Receiving a Private Call Two alert tones signal that you have received a Private Call. In addition, the storage location number corresponding to the Radio ID of the person calling you is displayed. (Example: Radio ID 1, which is stored in location #1 (P1), private calls you.) If the inco ...