Getting Started Guide

Transmitting and Receiving Calls
To communicate, all radios in your group must be set to the same
channel and code setting.
To talk, press and hold
When you are nished talking, release
For maximum clarity, hold the radio two to three inches away from
your mouth and speak directly into the microphone. Do not cover the
microphone while talking.
Power Boost
To boost the radio’s power up to high power, press the button
when talking. If you know your party is close by, you can conserve
the battery’s energy by pushing the button to use less power.
Note: If you are on an FRS only channel (see Channels and
Frequencies table located at the back of the manual.) the radio will
only use low power when either portion of the pressed.
Monitor Button
Use the Monitor function to check if a channel is currently in use by
others. For maximum range performance, the Monitor function will
also help you to hear signals that are weak.
To latch the Monitor function on, press and hold for three
seconds. When an empty channel is located, you will hear
continuous static and noise on that channel.
Push-to-Talk Timeout Timer
To prevent accidental transmissions and save battery life, the radio
emits a continuous warning tone and stops transmitting if you hold
for more than 60 seconds.
Notes:
• There is a short delay between the time you start talking and
when the radio transmits. There is a short delay before the
transmission is completed.
• The accessory port cover must be tightly in place to maintain
the water tight seal of the radio.
Setting the Sensitivity Level When in VOX or iVOX Mode
Adjusting the radio’s sensitivity level helps minimize the possibility
of unintended noises triggering a transmission and helps the radio
pick up soft voices.
1. Press until VOX or iVOX and the level setting (1 - 3)
appear on the display.
2. Press or to select the sensitivity level.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
3 = High Sensitivity for quiet environments
2 = Medium Sensitivity for most environments
1 = Low Sensitivity for noisy environments
Note: When you connect a headset, the radio is automatically set
to the last chosen sensitivity level.
Hands-Free Use Without Accessories ( )
You can use the iVOX feature to transmit hands-free without the need
for any headset accessories. Once iVOX is turned on, the radio
detects your voice and transmits when you speak into the internal
microphone.
1. Press until appears on the display. The current setting
On/Off will ash.
2. Press or to select On or Off.
3. Press to set or to continue set up.
Hands-Free Use With Accessories ( )
You can transmit hands-free more reliably with the use of optional
headset accessories. Once VOX is turned on, the radio detects your
voice and transmits when you speak.
1. Turn the radio off and plug the accessory into the accessory
port.
2. Turn the radio on. will show on the display.
3. Adjust the volume appropriately by adjusting Volume Knob
Lower the volume before placing the accessory on your head or
in your ear.
4. To turn off, simply remove accessory.
Selecting the Tone/Code
This radio has 121 code settings. When a channel is in use by 2 or
more groups, this feature blocks the reception of signals that do not
carry the matching tone or code. There are 121 privacy codes. 0 is
the off position, no analog or digital codes are enabled and all users
of that channel will be heard. Codes 1 – 38 are the standard analog
(CTCSS) codes that appear on other Olympia radios. Codes 39 – 121
are 83 additional digital (CDCSS) codes added for superior
interference protection. Code 39 is same as CDCSS code 1 of other
Olympia models, code 40 is same as CDCSS code 2, and so on.
To set the code for a channel:
1. Press twice until the code starts to ash.
2. Press or to select the code.
3. Press to save the code setting or to continue set up.
You can set a different code for each channel using this procedure.
An extended press of or allows you to scroll through the
Interference Codes rapidly so you can quickly reach the code you want.
Note: You must set the code to 0 on a radio that uses codes to
communicate with radios that do not have Codes. Select 0 for “no
tone, no code” and OFF will ash on the radio’s display.
Setting and Transmitting Call Tones
The radio can transmit different call tones to other radios in your
group so you can alert them that you want to talk. You have 20 call
tones from which to choose.
To set a call tone:
1. With the radio on, briey press until appears. The current
call tone setting ashes.
2. Press or to change and hear the call tone.
3. Press to set the new call tone or to continue set up.
To transmit your call tone to other radios set to the same channel as
the radio, press call button .
Note: Setting the call to 0 disables the call tone feature.
There are 9 options you may set to your preferences. Each press of
the mode key advances you to the next option setting. Press the
or keys to change the setting. The menu will automatically close
5 seconds after the last press of any button. After the last menu item,
the radio exits MENU mode and returns to operation of the radio. A
press of the button while setting any menu option will
immediately save all your settings and return to operation of the
radio.
1. Channel (1-22) 6. Extended Battery Save
2. Codes 7. Vibrate
3. Call Tone (1-20 or OFF) 8. Keypad Tones (ON/OFF)
4. iVOX (ON/OFF) 9. Roger Beep (ON/OFF)
5. VOX
Selecting the Channel
The radio has 22 channels that are compatible with all brands of
2-Way radios. The channel is the frequency the radio uses to
transmit. (See the Channels and Frequencies table located at the
back of the manual.) Channels are shared by other radio users and
channel selection will vary based on your location. Select a channel
that is not being used from the 22 available simplex channels.
When the radio is on a 0.5 watt channel, displays.
When the radio is on a 1.5 watt channel, displays.
1. Briey press and release . The channel number ashes.
2. Press or to select a channel.
3. Press to conrm or to continue set up.
Turning your Radio On and Off
Turn clockwise to turn the radio on and counterclockwise to
turn the radio off.
1. In the ON position, the radio chirps and briey shows all feature
icons available on the radio.
2. The display screen then shows the current channel, code and all
features that are enabled.
Setting the Volume
Press and hold for three seconds while rotating until you
reach a comfortable listening level.
1. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume.
2. Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Do not hold the radio close to your ear. If the volume is set to an
uncomfortable level, it could hurt your ear.
Installing NiMH Rechargeable Batteries
1. Turn the radio off. Ensure that the belt clip is not attached to the
radio.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining screw
on the battery door and open the cover.
3. Remove the NiMH battery pack batteries from its packaging.
4. Insert the NiMH batteries with + and - polarity as shown inside
the battery compartment. (The ribbon should be underneath the
batteries and should wrap around the right side of the batteries
for easy removal.)
5. Close the battery cover and tighten the retaining screw on the
battery door.
Radio Battery Meter
The radio battery icon shows the battery charge level, from full
to empty . When the radio has one segment left , the
radio chirps periodically or after releasing (see Low Battery
Alert section)
Removing the NiMH or AA Alkaline Batteries
1. With the radio off. Ensure that the belt clip is not attached to the
radio.
2. With the back of the radio facing you, loosen the retaining screw
on battery door and open the cover.
3. Remove the NiMH or remove the alkaline batteries by gently
pulling the ribbon attached to the radio.
4. Reposition the battery door onto the radio and tighten the screw.
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Printed in China
Part No. KEM-ML37503A
English
Staying in touch with your family and friends is convenient
and easy when using your microTALK
®
radio. Some of the
many uses you will discover include:
Communicating with others while hiking, biking, and working; keeping track
of family and friends at a crowded public event; checking with travel
companions in another car; talking with neighbors; arranging meeting spots
with others while shopping at the mall.
Secure your microTALK
®
radio while on
the go.
Carrying your microTALK
®
radio with you is easy when
using the belt clip or optional wrist strap.
The belt clip easily attaches to your belt, purse, or
backpack.
Introduction
Making Life Easier and Safer
Customer Assistance
Product Service & Support
Belt Clip
TWO-WAY RADIO MODEL
1. Scan Icon
2. Vibrate Icon
3. Call Tone/Keypad Tone Icon
4. Keypad Lock Icon
5. Battery Meter Icon
6. On/Off for each feature Icon
7. Hands-Free Use with/without Accessories Icon
8. Roger Beep Icon
9. Weather Alert Icon
10. Privacy Code Numbers
11. High/Low Power Icon
12. Channel Numbers
1. Antenna
2. Microphone Jack
3. Charge Jack
4. Mode/Keypad Lock Button
5. Call Button
6. Down Buttons
7. Weather/Up Button
8. Monitor/Scan Button
9. Talk Buttons/Power Buttons
10. Speaker/Microphone
11. Flashlight LED
12. Volume/Power knob
13. Flashlight Button
14. Emergency Alert Button
15. Wrist Strap Connection
16. Belt Clip
17. Battery Compartment
18. Battery Door Screw
19. LED Indicator
Introduction
Product Features
Maximum range may vary and is based on
unobstructed line-of-sight communication
under ideal conditions.
Getting Started
Operation
Using Your Radio
Quick Start
1. Turn clockwise to turn the radio on.
2. Press once on the mode button to change channels
3. Press and hold the Talk button while speaking into
the microphone.
4. When nished talking, release the Talk button and
listen for a response.
Both radios must be tuned to the same
channel/privacy code to communicate.
Waterproof
This radio is waterproof to IP54 standards. It is dust / splashproof from
any direction. The radio is resistant to water and rain splashes only
when the battery cover, headset accessory and micro-USB ports are
sealed. Open the battery compartment door or headset port cover only
when the radio is dry. Use of a headset accessory should be in dry
environments only. The micro-USB cable and plug is not waterproof.
Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Charge the radios only in a
dry location. The battery door must be tightly closed with the screw to
maintain the weatherproof seal of the radio.
Notes:
• Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries can also be used in your
radio.
• AA Alkaline batteries are optional accessories and are sold
separately.
• Exercise care when removing NiMH or AA batteries. Do not use
sharp or conductive tools to remove either of these batteries.
• Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(Ni-Cd, Ni-MH), etc.) Batteries
• Use only supplied rechargeable batteries and charger for
recharging your Olympia microTALK
®
radio.
• Remove the batteries before storing the radio for extended
periods of time. Batteries corrode over time and may cause
permanent damage to the radio.
• The battery door must be tightly closed with the screw to
maintain the water resistant seal of the radio.
Using the micro-USB Charging Connector
The micro-USB charging connector is a handy port that allows you
to conveniently charge the rechargeable NiMH batteries. If using a
computer, the computer must be turned on.
1. Plug the micro-USB cable or charger into a power source as is
appropriate for your accessory.
2. Plug the cable into the micro-USB port on the bottom of the
radio.
3. An empty battery will be fully charged in 14 hours.
4. The battery icon will scroll as the battery is being charged. The
scrolling icon will stop when the battery is fully charged.
Notes
• Olympia recommends your radio is turned off while being
charged
• When moving between hot and cold temperatures, do not
charge the NiMH battery until the battery temperature
acclimates (usually about 20 minutes).
• For optimal battery life, remove the radio from the charger
within 16 hours. Do not store the radio while connected to the
charger.
• If the radio is kept on while charging, the charging time will be
extended.
• Even though the charger is connected, you may not be able to
transmit a message if the battery is completely empty .
Allow time for the battery to charge to 1 bar before
attempting to transmit a message.
Low Battery Alert
In addition to the battery meter which visually shows the current
battery charge level, the Low Battery Alert feature produces an
audible chirp when the batteries are low.
Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip
1. Align the belt clip post with the groove on the back of the radio
and slide it into place.
2. Gently push until the clip clicks in place.
To remove:
1. Push down on the release tab at the top of the belt clip to
release the latch.
2. Pull the belt clip away from the back of the radio.
Operation
Mode Functions
For any questions about operating this new Olympia branded product, PLEASE
CONTACT US FIRST… do not return this product to the retail store. The contact
information for support will vary depending on the country in which you
purchased and utilize the product.
To obtain warranty service or other information for products purchased from us
itself or through its authorized reseller or agent and utilized in the U.S.A.,
please call our consumer support line at [phone]. You will receive
instructions on how to ship the products at your expense to an our Authorized
Service Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt,
bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of
the problem; and, most importantly; (c) your address and telephone number.
For warranty and customer service information outside the US, please contact
your local dealer.
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