ENGLISH
Operating Manual
Please read and observe the following in
formation and keep the operating manual
nearby for future reference!
Safety information
WARNING!
• Risk of explosion!
Only use the power adapter plugs supplied!
Only use batteries supplied or ones of the same type!!
CAUTION!
• Risks to health and the environment from batteries!
Never open, damage or swallow batteries or allow them to
pollute the environment. They could contain toxic and ecolo
gically harmful heavy metals.
Intended use
These walkie-talkies have been conceived for communication with
other walkie-talkies complying to the same standards. Any other
use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modification or
reconstruction is not permitted. Under no circumstances open the
devices or complete any repair work yourself.
Use only in suitable environments
Observe all local directives and regulations.
Prevent excessive exposure to smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals,
moisture, heat and direct sunlight.
Package contents
- 2 walkie-talkies with belt clips - Power adapter plug
- Charging station - 6 batteries (AAA)
- Operating manual
Operating elements
1 Antenna
2 Display
3 Socket for power adapter plug
4 Socket for headset
5
button: Volume - / Reduce setting
6
button: Switch walkie-talkie on/off
7 Microphone
8 Loudspeaker
9
button: Menu / Key lock
10
button: Transmit ringing tone
11
button: Volume + / Increase setting
12
PTT
button: Push-To-Talk button
13 Channel scanning
14 Channel/Status indicator
15 Transmitting
16 Receiving
17 Battery capacity (only appears when battery is weak)
18 Key lock
19 Signal strength
Inserting the batteries
Open the battery compartment.
Insert the batteries supplied. Pay attention to correct polarity.
Close the battery compartment.
Attaching/Detaching the belt clip
Slide the belt clip in the guide from the top until it audibly snaps
into place.
To detach the belt clip, prize the fastening tab away from the
walkie-talkie a little with your fingernail and slide the belt clip up
wards.
Attaching/Detaching the belt clip
Charging the batteries
Before using the walkie-talkies for the first time, place them in
the charging station for at least 12 hours.
Place the walkie-talkies in the charging station as illustrated
above.
Connect the the power adapter plug to the charging station and
a properly installed power outlet.
When the walkie-talkies are inserted correctly in the charging
station, the red LEDs light up. The LEDs signal that the con
nection is correct and continue to light up even when the batteries
are fully charged.
Display and explanation of operations
Press the button depicted
Press and hold the button depicted
Character in the display
Speak into the microphone
Switching the walkie-talkies on/off
The walkie-talkies are ready for reception immediately they
are switched on.
Adjusting the volume
/
Transmitting and receiving
PTT
,
You cannot receive any radio signals when the
PTT
button is
pressed in.
Setting the channel
, /
Scanning the channels
,
Monitor function
The Monitor function enables the search for weak signals on the
channel currently set.
,
Switching the key lock on/off
Headset
Connect an appropriate headset (2.5 mm phone jack) to the
socket on the right-hand side of the walkie-talkie.
Clip the walkie-talkie on your belt and fix the headset cable to a
piece of your clothing so that the microphone is positioned near
your mouth.
PTT
,
Technical properties
Output power 0.5 W
Range Approx. 7 km (in open space)
Battery NiMH AAA 1.2 V, 600 mAh
Using the energy-efficient power adapter plug (input 100-240V
AC
,
output 9.0V
DC
, 200mA) the zero load is approx. 0.08W. The
average efficiency is approx. 75.8%. The maximum power con
sumption is approx. 1.92W..
Troubleshooting
Should problems arise with the walkie-talkies, please refer to the
following information first.
Equipment does not function
- The batteries are not inserted correctly.
- The batteries are not charged.
- The batteries are defective.
Transmission not possible
- The
PTT
button is not pressed in fully.
- The channel is being used by other subscribers.
No reception
- The
PTT
button is being pressed.
- The volume is set too low.
- You are outside the reception range.
Obstructions such as trees and buildings impair the range.
-
- Use the Monitor function to search for weak signals.
No communication possible
- In order to talk to other subscribers, the respective walkie-talkies
must be set to the same channel.
Service hotline
In the case of technical problems, contact our Service hotline.
Switzerland: Tel. 0900 00 1675 (national charges, Swisscom at
time of going to print: CHF 2.60/min).
In the case of claims under the terms of guarantee, contact your
sales outlet.
Maintenance
Clean the surface of the housing with a soft, fluff-free cloth.
Do not use any cleaning agents or solvents.
Disposal
In order to dispose of your device, take it to a collection point
provided by your local public waste authorities (e.g. recycling
centre). According to the laws on the disposal of electronic and
electrical devices, owners are obliged to dispose of old electronic
and electrical devices in a separate waste container. The adjacent
symbol indicates that the device must not be disposed of in normal do
mestic waste!
You are legally obliged to dispose of power packs and batter
ies at the point of sale or in the corresponding containers
provided at collection points by local public waste authorities.
Disposal is free of charge. The symbols indicate that the bat
teries must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste and
that they must be brought to collection points provided by local
public waste authorities.
Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regu
lations.
Guarantee
SWITEL equipment is produced and tested according to the latest
production methods. The implementation of carefully chosen ma
terials and highly developed technologies ensure trouble-free func
tioning and a long service life. The terms of guarantee do not apply
to the batteries or power packs used in the products. The period of
guarantee is 24 months from the date of purchase.
All deficiencies related to material or manufacturing errors within
the period of guarantee will be redressed free of charge. Rights to
claims under the terms of guarantee are annulled following tamper
ing by the purchaser or third parties. Damage caused as the result
of improper handling or operation, normal wear and tear, incorrect
positioning or storage, improper connection or installation or Acts of
God and other external influences are excluded from the terms of
guarantee. In the case of complaints, we reserve the right to repair
defective parts, replace them or replace the entire device. Re
placed parts or devices become our property. Rights to compensa
tion in the case of damage are excluded where there is no evid
ence of intent or gross negligence by the manufacturer.
If your device does show signs of a defect within the period of guar
antee, please contact the sales outlet where you purchased the
SWITEL device, producing the purchase receipt as evidence. All
claims under the terms of guarantee in accordance with this agree
ment can only be asserted at the sales outlet. No claims under the
terms of guarantee can be asserted after a period of two years
from the date of purchase and hand-over of the product.
Declaration of Conformity
This device fulfils the requirements stipulated in the Directive
1999/5/EC on radio equipment and telecommunications ter
minal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conform
ity. Conformity with the above mentioned directive is confirmed by the
CE mark on the device. To view the complete Declaration of Conform
ity, please refer to the free download available on our web site
www.switel.com
.
