Motorola MOTOTRBO™ XiR P8600 Series Quick Reference Guide

Your Quick Reference Guide

This guide covers the basic operation of the radio. For specific needs, consult your dealer or system administrator. Refer to the User Guide (MN008326A01) for more detailed operational information.

Important Safety Information

RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios

Product Safety and RF Exposure Compliance:

⚠️ CAUTION: Before using this product, read the operating instructions for safe usage contained in the Product Safety and RF Exposure booklet enclosed with your radio.

❗ ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios for important operating instructions on safe usage, RF energy awareness, and control, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Computer Software Copyrights: Motorola Solutions products may include copyrighted software. Laws protect these programs, and reproduction or distribution without express written permission from Motorola Solutions is prohibited.

Radio Controls

The following are the controls on the radio:

1. Channel Selector Knob
2. On/Off/Volume Control Knob
3. LED Indicator
4. Programmable Side Button 1
5. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
6. Programmable Side Button 2
7. Programmable Side Button 3
8. Programmable Front Button P1
9. Menu/OK Button
10. 4-Way Navigation Button
11. Keypad
12. Back/Home Button
13. Programmable Front Button P2
14. Display
15. Microphone
16. Speaker
17. Universal Connector for Accessories
18. Programmable Emergency Button
19. Antenna

Note: Items 11 and 12 may not be present on all models (Non-Keypad or Limited Keypad models).

Attaching the Battery

NOTE: For optimal performance, charge a new battery 14 to 16 hours before initial use.

1. Align the battery with the rails on the back of the radio.
2. Slide the battery upwards until the latch snaps into place.
3. Lock the battery latch.

Attaching the Antenna

Turn off the radio before attaching the antenna.

Turning the Radio On and Off

Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise or counterclockwise until a click sounds.

Adjusting the Volume

Rotate the On/Off/Volume Control Knob clockwise or counterclockwise.

LED Indicators

• Blinking Red: Radio failed self-test, out of range, Mute mode enabled, receiving emergency transmission, low battery transmission, or battery mismatch.
• Solid Green: Radio powering up, transmitting, or sending Call Alert/emergency transmission.
• Blinking Green: Radio receiving call/data, detecting air activity, or retrieving Over-the-Air Programming transmissions.
• Double Blinking Green: Radio receiving privacy-enabled call/data.
• Solid Yellow: Radio monitoring conventional channel or in Bluetooth Discoverable Mode.
• Blinking Yellow: Radio scanning, Flexible Receive List enabled, awaiting Call Alert response, or Capacity Plus-Multi-Site channels busy.
• Double Blinking Yellow: Auto Roaming enabled, awaiting Group Call Alert response, searching for new site, not connected to repeater in Capacity Plus, locked, or all Capacity Plus channels busy.

Display Icons

Icons appear on the status bar at the top of the radio display, arranged left-to-right by appearance or usage.