Motorola Solutions MOTOTRBO™ SL8550/SL8550e Series Portable Radios

Introduction

This Quick Reference Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. Your radio may have been customized for specific needs; consult your dealer or system administrator for details. For more operational details, refer to the User Guide (MN008342A01).

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. Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios, which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

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Radio Controls

The following controls are found on the radio:

• 1. LED Indicator: Provides status information through light signals.
• 2. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button: Used to initiate and conduct calls.
• 3. Display: Shows information, menus, and status icons.
• 4. Microphone: Captures audio for transmission.
• 5. Volume Button: Adjusts the audio output level.
• 6. Programmable Front Button P1: Customizable button for quick access to functions.
• 7. On/Off/Information Button: Powers the radio on/off and accesses information.
• 8. Programmable Emergency Button: Dedicated button for emergency transmissions.
• 9. 4-Way Navigation Button: Used for menu navigation and selections.
• 10. Antenna: Transmits and receives radio signals.
• 11. Speaker: Outputs audio.
• 12. Programmable Front Button P2: Another customizable button.
• 13. Back/Home Button: Navigates back or returns to the home screen.
• 14. Menu/OK Button: Accesses menus and confirms selections.
• 15. Keypad: For entering information or dialing.

(Visual Description: A diagram shows a portable two-way radio with numbered callouts pointing to each control element listed above.)

Attaching the Battery

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

1. Fit the battery into the slot at the bottom of the radio.
2. Push the top of the battery down until the latch snaps into place.
3. Slide the battery latch into the lock position.

Attaching the Antenna

1. Turn off the radio.
2. Insert the antenna into the receptacle.
3. Use a 4IP Torx Plus screwdriver to screw in the antenna screws.
4. Insert the escutcheon cover and antenna plug into the back housing.

Turning the Radio On and Off

Long press the On/Off button.

Adjusting the Volume

Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.

LED Indicators

The LED indicator provides status information:

• Blinking Red: Radio failed self-test, out of range (if configured), Mute mode enabled, receiving emergency transmission, or transmitting in low battery state.
• Solid Green: Radio is powering up, transmitting, battery fully charged (when radio is off), or sending a Call Alert or emergency transmission.
• Blinking Green: Receiving a call or data, detecting over-the-air activity, or retrieving Over-the-Air Programming transmissions.
• Double Blinking Green: Receiving a privacy-enabled call or data.
• Solid Yellow: Monitoring a conventional channel, indicating fair battery capacity (when Battery Strength button is pressed), or in Bluetooth Discoverable Mode.
• Blinking Yellow: Scanning for activity, Flexible Receive List enabled, awaiting Call Alert response, or all Capacity Plus-Multi-Site channels are busy.
• Double Blinking Yellow: Auto Roaming enabled, awaiting Group Call Alert response, actively searching for a new site, not connected to repeater in Capacity Plus, locked, or all Capacity Plus channels are busy.

Display Icons

The following icons may appear on the radio's status bar, arranged left to right by appearance or usage:

¹ Not available for Capacity Max.

SAR Information (Specific Absorption Rate)

This product is approved by Anatel according to regulated procedures for telecommunications product conformity evaluation and meets applied technical requirements, including Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limits for electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields. The maximum SAR values measured for this product are:

This equipment is not entitled to protection against harmful interference and cannot cause interference in duly authorized systems.

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