MOTOTRBO™ SL1M Series Portable Radio

Your Quick Reference Guide

This Quick Reference Guide covers the basic operation of the radio. Check with your dealer or system administrator, as your radio may have been customized for your specific needs. For more operational details and information, refer to the User Guide (MN008361A01).

Important Safety Information

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. This guide contains important operating instructions for safe usage, RF energy awareness, and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

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Radio Controls

The following lists the controls on the radio:

• 1. Channel Rocker: Selects channels.
• 2. On/Off/Information Button: Powers the radio on/off and provides information.
• 3. LED Indicator: Displays the radio's status.
• 4. Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button: Used for transmitting.
• 5. Volume Button: Adjusts audio volume.
• 6. Programmable Side Button 1: Customizable function button.
• 7. Display: Shows information and menus.
• 8. Microphone: Captures audio for transmission.
• 9. USB Connector: For charging or data connection.
• 10. Accessory Connector: For connecting external accessories.
• 11. Speaker: Outputs audio.
• 12. Antenna: Transmits and receives radio signals.

Attaching the Battery

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

1. Align the battery contacts with the contacts inside the battery compartment. Push the battery into place.
2. Align the battery cover in place and slide the battery latch until it locks.

Attaching the Antenna

1. Turn off the radio.
2. Set the antenna in the receptacle and turn clockwise.

Basic Operations

Turning the Radio On and Off

Long press the On/Off/Information button.

Adjusting the Volume

Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button.

LED Indicators

Solid Red

Radio is charging.

Blinking Red

Radio has failed the self-test upon powering up, has moved out of range (if Auto-Range Transponder System is configured), is receiving an emergency transmission, is transmitting in low battery state, is encountering charging errors, or is indicating low battery capacity when the On/Off/Information button is pressed.

Solid Green

Radio is powering up, transmitting, indicating full battery capacity when the On/Off/Information button is pressed, or sending a Call Alert or an emergency transmission.

Blinking Green

Radio is receiving a call or data, turned on and idles, or detecting activity over the air.

Solid Yellow

Radio is monitoring a conventional channel or indicating fair battery capacity when the On/Off/Information button is pressed.

Blinking Yellow

Radio is scanning for activity or has yet to respond to a Call Alert.

Double Blinking Yellow

Radio is actively searching for a new site, is locked, or has yet to respond to a Group Call Alert.