Motorola MTP6550 User manual
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MTP6550
QUICK START GUIDE
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Number Description
1Emergency button
When the radio is on, press and hold to start emergency
operations. When the radio is off, press and hold to power
on in the Emergency Mode.
2Rotary Knob
• Press and hold to lock/unlock it.
• Rotate to set the volume.
• Press and rotate to select a different talkgroup.
3LED Status Indicator
4Earpiece
5 Programmable Side buttons
The upper button activates Flip Display and the lower
activates High/Low audio One-Touch Button. Your service
provider may change the programmed functions of these
buttons.
6PTT (Push-To-Talk)
Press and hold to talk in simplex calls or initiate group calls.
Release it to listen.
7Soft keys
Press the left/right Soft key to select the option displayed
above it.
8CALL key
• Press to initiate or answer duplex calls.
• Press to send messages.
• Press in the home screen to enter the Recent Callsmenu
item.
9Slimport Speaker
10 Keypad
Press to enter alphanumeric characters, or press and hold
to activate One-Touch Button features.
11 Bottom Microphone
Activated during duplex low audio calls such as private
calls.
12 Bottom Connector
Used for charging and programming the radio, and
connecting data transfer cables.
13 Antenna
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Number Description
14 External Antenna Connector
Used with the digital car kit to connect the RF signal to the
external antenna.
15 Top Microphone
Activated during simplex high audio calls such as group
calls.
16 Side Connector
Provides connection for accessories.
17 Display
Provides alphanumeric text and images within 65,536
colors and 240 x 320 pixels with scalable fonts and
contrast.
18 Menu key
Press to enter the main menu (from the home screen) or
the context-sensitive menu.
19 EXIT key
• Press and hold to turn on/off the radio.
• Press to end calls.
• Press to return to the home screen.
20 Navigation key
Press the Navigation key to scroll the list while moving
around the menu, or to navigate the text.
From the home screen, press:
• Down Navigation key – to enter the Recent Calls menu item.
• Up Navigation key – to change the My Groups talkgroup
folder.
• Left and right Navigation key – to browse through the
talkgroups.
22 Backlight Sensor
By measuring the ambient light intensity, the keypad
backlight sensor determines if there is a need to light up the
keypad backlight.
Attaching the Antenna
1Align the bottom of the antenna and the screw-in base on the top of the radio.
2Turn clockwise until snug. Do not force.
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Installing the Battery
1Insert the battery into the compartment.
2Slide the battery towards the top of the radio until it clicks.
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Installing the MicroSD and SIM Cards
1Remove the battery.
2Open the plastic compartment cover.
3Slide the SIM card holder and lift it up (A).
4Slide the microSD card holder and lift it up (B).
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5Insert the microSD card (C) and close the microSD card holder.
6Insert the SIM card (D) and close the SIM card holder.
7Close the compartment cover.
8Replace the battery.
Turning the Radio On/Off
To power the radio on/off, press and hold .
If the Covert Mode is activated, the radio powers on without visible and
audible notifications.
Holding Your Radio
The radio has two microphones:
•A top microphone for simplex group, dispatcher, or private calls
• A bottom microphone for duplex, telephone-like calls
Simplex Calls
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.
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Duplex 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.
Lapel/Shoulder Use
For group and private calls turn your head towards your shoulder/lapel, and speak
directly into the top microphone. Listen through the internal speaker.
Speakerphone Use
Place your radio 30–60 centimeters away from you. In a noisy environment, move
the radio closer for better transmission.
Battery Capacity Information
Icon Description
80%–100% capacity
60%–80% capacity
40%–60% capacity
25%–40% capacity
15%–25% capacity
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Icon Description
5%–15% capacity
0%–5% capacity
Status Icons
Icon Description
In Service (TMO) – standard/extended icon
No Service (TMO) – standard/extended icon
Signal Strength – standard/extended icon
High RF Power – standard/extended icon
Direct Mode
Using Gateway
Repeater Mode
Emergency
Scan
Priority Scan
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Icon Description
Battery Level
Battery Charging
All Rings Muted
Simplex Ring Muted
Duplex Ring Muted
Migration
Low Audio
High Audio
Earpiece Connected
New Message Has Arrived
New Message(s)
Packet Data
Radio Keys Locked
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Icon Description
GPS
Invalid MicroSD Card
USB Connected
No Active Bluetooth Connection/Bluetooth Active
LED Status Indicator
Indication Status Charging Status
In use Battery fully charged
In service Battery charged at 90%
Out of service Rapid charge
Connecting to a network
Entering DMO Faulty or invalid battery
Transmit inhibit in service
Channel busy in DMO
Incoming private or phone call Battery waiting to charge
Switched off
Unlocking Your Radio
Your radio may be locked at power on. To unlock it, enter the PIN code at the
prompt. By default the code is set to 0000. Your service provider may change this
number before you receive your radio.
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