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Walkie-Talkie
This feature allows compatible handsets to
communicate with each other directly when
they are in range of the same base unit
(common mode, group mode) and even
when outside the range of the base unit
(group mode only).
Important:
L The maximum distance possible between
2 cordless handsets using Walkie-Talkie is
50 metres indoors and 300 metres
outdoors. Actual performance will vary
depending on usage conditions.
L When using Walkie-Talkie, talk time is
about 14 hours; standby time is about 14
hours. To improve battery performance,
turn off the handsets when not talking.
L Outside calls cannot be received while in
Walkie-Talkie mode.
Changing the Walkie-Talkie mode
To ensure privacy, there are two Walkie-
Talkie modes, common and group. Common
mode allows Walkie-Talkie conversations
between handsets registered to, and within
range of, the same base unit. Group mode
allows Walkie-Talkie conversations between
handsets set to the same 3-digit group ID.
The default setting is group.
Note:
L When in common mode, handsets set to
“Auto” base unit selection (page 41)
cannot have Walkie-Talkie conversations.
Either select a base unit number, or
change the Walkie-Talkie mode to
“Group”.
1 Press $ (centre of joystick).
2 Select v, then press ,.
3 Select “Setting”, then press ,.
4 Select the desired mode, then press
,.
L If “Common” is selected, the setting is
saved and the following steps can be
skipped.
5 If “Group” is selected, next enter a 3-
digit group ID, then press ,.
6 Assign a handset number (1-9) to be
used during Walkie-Talkie
conversations, then press , 2 times.
L This number is displayed by the
handset only when using Walkie-
Talkie. It does not affect other
operations.
Note:
L To set the Walkie-Talkie mode to common
mode, the handset must be within range
of a base unit.
Turning Walkie-Talkie on
1
Press $ (centre of joystick).
2 Select v, then press ,.
3 Select “On”, then press ,.
L The display changes to the Walkie-
Talkie display, and the handset’s
Walkie-Talkie number is displayed.
Note:
L If a handset is outside the range of a base
unit and the Walkie-Talkie mode is set to
common mode, Walkie-Talkie cannot be
turned on.
L This feature is turned off when the
handset is turned off.
Turning Walkie-Talkie off
Press *, select “Off”, then press ,.
Starting Walkie-Talkie
conversations
Both your handset and the handset you
want to have a Walkie-Talkie conversation
with must turn Walkie-Talkie on beforehand.
1 Press {C}, {s}, or {INT}, then the
other handset’s handset number.
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