User manual KENWOOD TK-2180

[. . . ] SAFETY: It s mportant that the operator s aware of and understands hazards common to the operaton of any transcever. Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. [. . . ] Before charging a battery pack that is attached to the transceiver, ensure that the safety catch is firmly closed. Do not install batteries in a hazardous environment where sparks could cause an explosion . Never discard batteries in fire; extremely high temperatures can cause batteries to explode . Note: if you do not plan to use the transceiver for a long period, remove the batteries from the battery case . This battery case has been designed for transmitting at a power of approximately 1 W (the low power setting on your transceiver). If you want to transmit a stronger signal (using the high power setting on your transceiver), use an optional rechargeable battery pack . To open the battery case, press on the two tabs on the upper rear of the case, then pull the two halvs apart. Be sure to match the polarities with those marked in the bottom of the battery case . Align the tabs of the cover with the base, then push down on the cover until it locks in place . Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the transceiver by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until secure. Note: When first installing the belt clip, you must remove the battery pack from the rear of the transceiver . speaker/ microphone jack connect a speaker/ microphone or headset here {page 5} . Otherwise, keep the supplied cap in place. Your dealer can program the Auxiliary, Side 1, and Side 2 keys each with 1 or 2 of the following functions. Because each key can be programmed with up to 2 functions, there are 2 methods of accessing the programmed functions . Functions can be accessed by either pressing the key or by pressing and holding the key . If an event occurs while Activity Detection is enabled, the transceiver enters emergency mode . Note: When activity detection has been turned off, and the transceiver power is then turned off and back on, Activity detection is automatically enabled . When using this function, verify that it operates before taking the transceiver . While activity detection is active, press this key to reset the Activity Detection countdown timer. This will allow you to remain in a tilted or stationary position, etc. , without the emergency mode activating unnecessarily . [. . . ] Press the Side 1 key to increase the Vox gain level, and the Side 2 key to decrease the level . While adjusting the level, speak into the headset microphone to test the sensitivity level . (your voice is not trasmitted during this test procedure . When sound is recognized, the led lights orange . [. . . ]