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Contents
General Radio Operation
Notations Used in This Manual ........................................................11
XTS 2500 Model III Radio ...............................................................12
Physical Features of the Radio ........................................................13
Programmable Features ..................................................................14
Display .............................................................................................14
Backlight ..........................................................................................15
Status Symbols ................................................................................15
Menu Entry (Softkey) .......................................................................16
Menu Select Buttons .......................................................................17
Menu Selection Features ..........................................................18
Home Button (h) .............................................................................19
W@P™ Button ................................................................................19
4-Way Navigation Button (o) ..........................................................19
Keypad .............................................................................................20
LED Indicators .................................................................................21
Alert Tones ......................................................................................21
Standard Accessories ......................................................................24
Battery .......................................................................................24
Charge the Battery ............................................................. 24
Battery Charge Status........................................................ 24
Attach the Battery............................................................... 25
Smart Battery Condition ............................................................26
Use the Menu..................................................................... 26
Use the Preprogrammed Smart Battery Button (Smart Battery
Only)................................................................................ 26
Antenna .....................................................................................27
Attach the Antenna............................................................. 27
Remove the Antenna.......................................................... 27
Belt Clip .....................................................................................28
Attach the Belt Clip............................................................. 28
Remove the Belt Clip .......................................................................28
Universal Connector Cover ..............................................................29
Remove the Connector Cover............................................ 29
Attach the Connector Cover............................................... 29
Remote Speaker Microphone Adapter ............................................30
Remove the Adapter........................................................... 30
Attach the Adapter.............................................................. 30
Radio On and Off .............................................................................32
Turn the Radio On ....................................................................32