Page 2 - Welcome...; to your
BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 2 Range up to 3 Km (in ideal conditions) 8 Channels Call alert tone Scan function Volume control Roger beep Battery low warning Belt clips Welcome… to your BT Freeway Mini Personal Mobile Radios 5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 am Page 2
Page 3 - Belt clips
BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 3 The User Guide provides you withall the information you need to get the most from your mobileradios. Before you use your mobile radiosfor the first time, follow the simpleinstructions in ‘Getting Started’ onthe next few pages. Need help? If you have an...
Page 4 - In this guide; Getting started
BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 In this guide 4 Getting started Install the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Attaching/removing the belt clip . . . . .6 Getting to know your radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Display icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Install the batteries; Slide the battery cover back into place.
BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Install the batteries Your BT Freeway Mini mobile radios each use 3 x AAAalkaline batteries. With the back of radio facing you, slide down thebattery compartment cover. Insert 3 x AAA alkaline batteries ensuring that the + and– marked on the batteries ma...
Page 6 - Removing the belt clip
6 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Getting started Attaching the belt clip (optional) Slide down the belt clip into the slot on the back of theradio until it clicks into place. Removing the belt clip Pull back the release catch, and slide the belt clip upand away from the radio. 5916 BT...
Page 7 - Getting to know your radio; Controls
BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Call tone Press to call other radios on the same channel as your radio, page 11. PTT (Press To Talk) Press to talk to another radio, page 10. Press to save a menu setting. Menu Long press switches radio on/off, page 9. First press takes you to the channe...
Page 8 - Display icons
8 Getting to know your radio BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Volume Channel number or volume level Scanning channels – (off) y (on) v Display icons LCD outline indicates thefollowing: Flashing – radio is in standby Solid – radio is transmitting Distinguished – radio is receiving 5916 B...
Page 9 - Switching on; Switching off; and hold; Adjusting the volume; Using your mobile radios
BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Remember! To communicate with others, allmobile radios in your group mustbe set to the same channel. Switching on 1. Press and hold the button for about 3 seconds, until you hear a beep. Your radio will briefly carry out a LCDcheck before displaying your...
Page 10 - Talking and listening; Set channel; Either; Talking to another radio
10 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios Talking and listening Set channel Your BT Freeway Mini has 8 channels. To communicate with others, all radios in your groupmust be set to the same channel. 1. Press . The current channel flashes. Press or to select another cha...
Page 11 - when you have finished speaking. Your; Sending call tone; . Both your radio and the other radios in your; Listen to another radio; is not being pressed and
11 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios 3. Release when you have finished speaking. Your listener will hear a beep (called a roger tone) to confirmyou have finished speaking. They can then speak to you. When you are transmitting you will notice the LCDoutline stops ...
Page 12 - Channel scan; twice
12 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios When the other radio user has finished speaking youcan respond. When you are receiving a transmission you will noticethe LCD outline stops flashing and distinguishes. Channel scan You can scan through the 8 channels on your BT...
Page 13 - If an active channel is found and you hear the transmission:; Channel monitor; three times; ON
13 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Using your mobile radios 2. When scan is switched on your radio will rapidly scan each of the 8 channels and pause for 5 seconds on anyactive channel so you can hear the transmission, beforeresuming the scan. If an active channel is found and you hear...
Page 14 - You may be out of range.; Speech sounds distorted at the receiving end; Help
BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Will not switch on Batteries may have run down or are not installed correctly. Check and replace batteries. No transmission button not pressed. No reception You may be out of range. Check all radios are on the same channel. is accidentally being pressed....
Page 15 - Poor reception; The range is dependent on environment and terrain.
15 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Help Poor reception The range is dependent on environment and terrain. The range of your BT Freeway Mini radios can be impaired when there is not clear sight between the radios. For example, buildings and thick stone walls can severelyaffect the range...
Page 16 - Safety and general; Do not open the mobile radio.; General information
BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Safety and general Do not open the mobile radio. Radio signals transmitted between mobile radios may cause interference to hearing aids. Switch off the mobile radio when near medical equipment. This product should not be used by people with pacemakers. D...
Page 17 - Environmental
17 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information Environmental Never dispose of batteries in a fire. There is a serious risk of explosion and/or the releaseof highly toxic chemicals. Do not expose your product to direct sunlight, extreme cold or place it near heatingappliances. D...
Page 18 - Technical information; Mobile radio channel frequency chart
18 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information Technical information Mobile radio channel frequency chart Channel number Channel frequency (MHz) 1 446.00625 2 446.01875 3 446.03125 4 446.04375 5 446.05625 6 446.06875 7 446.08125 8 446.09375 5916 BT Freeway Mini UG 19/5/04 9:54 ...
Page 19 - x AAA alkaline batteries.; Effective radiated power:; Guarantee; The conditions of the guarantee are:; Proof of purchase is required.
19 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information Power source: 3 x AAA alkaline batteries. Effective radiated power: 0.5 Watts maximum. Typical battery life Using good quality alkaline batteries: 24 hours. (Based on 90% standby, 5% transmitand 5% receive.) Guarantee Your BT Freew...
Page 20 - If you have to return your product:; for details of our recommended repair agents.
20 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information If you have to return your product: Pack the radios securely, preferably in the original packaging. All parts must be returnedincluding belt clips. Outside of guarantee: If your product needs repair outside of the guarantee we reco...
Page 21 - Declaration of Conformity; or alternatively by e-mail from the following address; BT accessories and replacement items
21 BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 General information Declaration of Conformity A copy of the original manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity can be obtained bycalling 01473 605 893 or alternatively by e-mail from the following address mailto:[email protected] BT accessories an...
Page 22 - Offices worldwide
22 Section BT Freeway Mini – Edition 2 – 18.05.04 – 5916 Offices worldwide The telecommunications services described in this publicationare subject to availability and may be modified from time to time.Services and equipment are provided subject to BritishTelecommunications plc’s respective standard c...
