WTE 203 - Talkie Walkie SWITEL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WTE 203 SWITEL

COMMUNICATIONPRODUCTS

WTE20x

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d'emploi

Operating Instructions

SWITEL

Operating Instructions 33

Declaration of Conformity 44

Please read this operating instruction manual thoroughly.

Intended use

These walkie-talkies have been conceived for communication with other walkie-talkies complying to the same standards. Any other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorized modification or reconstruction is not permitted. Under no circumstances open the devices or complete any repair work yourself.

Ambient conditions

Prevent excessive exposure to smoke, dust, vibration, chemicals, moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

Do not use the walkie-talkies in potentially explosive areas.

Batteries

Attention: Never throw batteries into a fire. Only use batteries of the same type. Pay attention to the correct polarity. Incorrect polarity of the batteries represents a risk of explosion.

Medical equipment

Attention: Never use the walkie-talkies in the vicinity of medical equipment. Effects on such equipment cannot be fully ruled out. Walkie-talkies can cause an unpleasant humming sound in hearing aids.

Safety Information

Disposal

You are obliged to dispose of consumable goods according to legal requirements. The adjacent symbol indicates that electrical and electronic apparatus and batteries no longer required must be disposed of separate from domestic waste.

Electrical and electronic devices must be disposed of at suitable collection points provided by the public waste authorities.

Batteries must be disposed of at the point of sale or at the appropriate collection points provided by the public waste authorities.

Packaging materials must be disposed of according to local regulations.

2 Preparing the Walkie-Talkies for Use

Safety information

Attention: It is essential to read the Safety Information in Chapter 1 before starting up.

Checking the package contents

The package contains:

• two walkie-talkies with belt clip
• an operating manual

Inserting the batteries

Open the battery compartment. Insert the batteries. Only use AAA type batteries. Pay attention to correct polarity. Close the battery compartment.

Preparing the Walkie-Talkies for Use

Battery status

The batteries must be replaced as soon as the above icon starts to flash in the display.

Attaching the belt clip

Slide the belt clip in the guide from the top until it audibly snaps into place. To detach the belt clip, prize the fastening tab up a little with your fingernail and slide the belt clip upwards.

3 Operating Elements

The buttons in this operating manual are subsequently depicted with a uniform contour. Therefore, slight deviations in the appearance of the symbols on the walkie-talkie buttons compared to those depicted here are possible.

Walkie-talkie

1 Antenna
2 Display
3 Transmit ringing tones
4 Volume, Channel, scroll down
5 Microphone
6 Loudspeaker
7 Volume, Channel, scroll up
8 On/Off, Channel setting
9 PTT - Talk button

Display

1 Transmitting
2 Channel / Volume
3 Receiving
4 = Channel

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5 Weak battery

Operating the Walkie-Talkies

4 Operating the Walkie-Talkies

Display and notation of operating sequences

PTT	Press the button depicted
, PTT	Press and hold the button depicted
, PTT	Release the button displayed
	Speak into the microphone

Switching the walkie-talkie on/off

Switch the walkie-talkie on

An acoustic signal is issued.

The current channel setting appears in the display.

Switch the walkie-talkie off

Volume control

Raise or lower the volume

Transmitting and receiving

Transmitting

Transmit

Hold the walkie-talkie approx. 5 to 7cm from your mouth and speak at a normal volume. In order to talk to other subscribers, the respective walkie-talkies must be set to the same channel.

Receiving

Receive

Radio signals cannot be received when the PTT button is being pressed.

Confirmation signal (Roger beep)

The confirmation signal is issued on releasing the PTT button. This signals to the caller that you have ended transmission.

Selecting a channel

或	Activate programming mode
or	Select the channel and confirm it

Channel	Frequency (MHz)	Channel	Frequency (MHz)
1	446.00625	5	446.05625
2	446.01875	6	446.06875
3	446.03125	7	446.08125
4	446.04375	8	446.09375

Transmitting a ringing tone

The ringing tones indicate to other subscribers that you want to talk to them. A condition for this is that the other subscribers are using the same channel.

Transmit the ringing tone

5 In Case of Problems

Service hotline

If you encounter problems with the walkie-talkies, please check the following information first. In the case of technical problems, please contact our Service Hotline under tel. [phone] within Switzerland (costs via Swisscom at time of going to print:

CH 2.60/min). In the case of claims under the terms of guarantee, please contact your sales outlet. There is a 2 year period of guarantee.

Problems and solutions

Problems	Solutions
Equipment does not function	- The batteries are not inserted correctly - The batteries are empty
Transmission not possible	- Press the PTT button in fully in order to transmit - The channel is being used by other subscribers
No reception	- Release the PTT button in order to receive - The volume is set too low - You are outside the range of reception, change your position - Obstructions such as trees and buildings impair the range

6 Technical Properties

Technical data

Feature	Value
Output power	0.5 W
Range	Approx. 3 km in open space

Range

Obstructions such as trees and buildings impair the range. The following diagram indicates the range which can be expected under different conditions.

Declaration of Conformity

This device fulfils the requirements stipulated in the EU directive:

1999/5/EU directive on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. Conformity with the above mentioned directive is confirmed by the CE symbol on the device.

To view the complete Declaration of Conformity, please refer to the free download available on our web site at www.switel.com.

7 Maintenance / Guarantee

Maintenance

Clean the housing surfaces with a soft, fluff-free cloth.
- Never use cleaning agents or solvents.

Guarantee

SWITEL equipment is produced and tested according to the latest production methods. The implementation of carefully chosen materials and highly developed technologies ensure trouble-free functioning and a long service life. The terms of guarantee do not apply to the batteries or power packs used in the products. The period of guarantee is 24 months from the date of purchase.

All deficiencies related to material or manufacturing errors within the period of guarantee will be redressed free of charge. Rights to claims under the terms of guarantee are annulled following tampering by the purchaser or third parties. Damage caused as the result of improper handling or operation, normal wear and tear, incorrect positioning or storage, improper connection or installation or Acts of God and other external influences are excluded from the terms of guarantee. In the case of complaints, we reserve the right to repair defect parts, replace them or replace the entire device. Replaced parts or devices become our property. Rights to compensation in the case of damage are excluded where there is no evidence of intent or gross negligence by the manufacturer.

If your device shows signs of defect during the period of guarantee, please return it to the sales outlet in which you purchased the SWITEL device together with the purchase receipt. All claims under the terms of guarantee in accordance with this agreement can only be asserted at the sales outlet. No claims under the terms of guarantee can be asserted after a period of two years from the date of purchase and hand-over of the product.

SWITEL Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the European R&TTE directive. To view the complete Declaration of Conformity, please refer to the free download available at our web site: www.switel.com.

Service Hotline

In the event of technical problems, you can contact our hotline service, Tel. [phone] within Switzerland (cost via Swisscom at time of going to print: CHF 2.60/min).