MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS MTP3500 TETRA Portable Radio User Guide

Table of Contents

MTP3500QUICK START GUIDE

Controls and Indicators

Accessory Socket	11. Emergency Button
2. Talkgroup Knob	12. Top Microphone
3. Volume Knob	13. Side Connector
4. LED Status Indicator	14. Display
5. Programmable Side Button	15. Menu Key
6. Push-To-Talk Button (PTT)	16. On-Off/End/Home Key
7. Soft Key	17. Four Way Navigation Key
8. Sand Key	18. Speaker
9. Bottom Microphone	19. Bottom Connector
10. Antenna with a color O-ring	20. Battery Latch

LED Status Indicator

Indicator	Status	Charging Status
Solid green	In use	Fully Charged
Blinking green	In service	90% Charged
Solid red	Out of service	Rapid Charge
Blinking red	Connecting to a network Entering DM0	Faulty or Invalid Battery
Solid orange	Transmit Inhibit in service Channel busy in DMO	–
Blinking orange	Incoming private or phone call	The battery is waiting to charge
No indication	Switched off	–

Battery Capacity Information

Information	Description
	Full (80% – 100% capacity)
	Middle (60% – 80% capacity)
	Low (25% – 60% capacity)
	Very low (5% – 25% capacity)
	Less than 5% capacity

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

Insert the battery into the compartment.Slide towards the top of the radio until it clicks.

Attaching the Antenna

Turn the radio off before attaching the antenna.Align the bottom of the antenna and the screw-in base on the top of the radio.Turn clockwise until snug. Do not force.

Unlocking the Radio

Your radio may be locked at power-up. To unlock the radio after powering on, enter the code at the prompt using Navigation keys.The unlock code is originally set to 0000. Your service provider may change this number before you receive your radio.

Unlocking/Locking the Keypad

To unlock/lock the keypad, press the Menu key and then the Left Navigation key.

Holding Your RadioThe radio has two microphones:

A top microphone for the simplex group, dispatcher, or private calls
A bottom microphone for duplex, telephone-like calls

When making duplex calls (low audio), hold your radio as you would a telephone. Speak into the bottom microphone. Listen via the earpiece. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters from your head and body.When making simplex calls (high audio), hold the radio in a vertical position with the top microphone 5 to 10 centimeters away from your mouth. Speak into the top microphone. Listen via the radio internal speaker. Keep the antenna at least 2.5 centimeters from your head and body.Looking After Your RadioNever leave your radio or battery in extreme temperatures (over +85 °C), for example, behind a windscreen in direct sunlight.The radio is submersible (compliant with the IP67 standard) – but only with the battery and the antenna attached.To clean your radio, use a moistened or antistatic cloth.

Icon

Icon	Description
	In-Service (TMO)
	No Service (TMO)
	Signal Strength
	Direct Mode (DMO)
	Emergency Mode
	Scan (TMO)
	Priority Scan (TMO)
	Battery Level
	Battery Charging
	All Ring Muted
	Simplex Ring Muted
	Duplex Ring Muted
	Bluetooth No/Active Connection
	Migration
	Low Audio
	High Audio
	Earpiece Connected
	Speaker Off
	New Message Has Arrived
	New Message(s)
	Packet Data Enabled
	Packet Data Transmitting
	High RF Power
	Radio Keys Locked
	Location

Using the Terminal

Turning the Radio On/OffTo power, the radio on/off, press and hold the On/Off key.

Using the Radio MenuTo enter the menu, press the Menu key.To scroll through the menu, press the Up or Down Navigation key.To select a menu item, press Select or the Right Navigation key.To return to the previous level, press Back or the Left Navigation key.To exit the menu, press the Home key.

Sending Status Messages Select the target talkgroup, then press the Menu key and select Messages > Send Status. Highlight a status message and press the Send key or PTT to send it.

Sending SDS MessagesFrom the home screen, press the Menu key. Select Messages > New Message.Enter your message and select Send. Select Private or Group. Enter a Private ID or choose a group.

Selecting Trunked/Direct Mode OperationFrom the home screen, press Options, then select Trunked Mode or Direct Mode.

Making TMO/DMO Group CallsEnter TMO or DMO. From the home screen, use the Talkgroup Knob or Navigation keys to highlight the target talk group. Press Select (if configured). Press and hold PTT. Wait for the talk permit tone (if configured) and talk. Release PTT to listen.

Making TMO/DMO Emergency Group CallsEnter TMO or DMO. Press and hold the Emergency button. The emergency alarm is sent automatically (if configured). Press and hold PTT. Wait for the talk permit tone (if configured) and talk. Release PTT to listen.If using the Hot Mic feature, wait for the “Emgcy Mic On” message to appear on the display, then talk without pressing PTT.To exit the emergency mode, press and hold the Exit soft key.

Making Simplex Private CallsIN DMO: From the home screen, dial a number using Software Numeric Keypad (a shortcut needs to be assigned to a Function Key or a Navigation Key – refer to the Feature User Guide for details). Press and hold PTT to make the call and talk (wait for the talk permit tone if configured). Release PTT to listen. Press the End key to terminate the call.

IN TMO: From the home screen, dial a number using Software Numeric Keypad (a shortcut needs to be assigned to a Function Key or a Navigation Key – refer to the Feature User Guide for details). Press and release PTT to make the call. Wait for the called party to pick up. Once the call is connected, press and hold PTT to talk (wait for the talk permit tone if configured). Release PTT to listen. Press the End key to terminate the call.

Making Duplex Private/Phone/PABX CallsFrom the home screen, dial a number using Software Numeric Keypad (a shortcut needs to be assigned to a Function Key or a Navigation Key – refer to the Feature User Guide for details). Change the call type by pressing Ctype. Press and release the Send key. The ringing sounds. The called party answers. Press the End key to terminate the call.To answer an incoming call, press the Send key.

Pairing Your Radio with Bluetooth DevicesFrom the home screen, press the Menu key and select Bluetooth > Scan for Accessories. Highlight the required device and select Pair. If needed, enter a PIN code or a passkey.

More Information on the RadioVisit the Motorola Solutions Web site at: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/

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