Kenwood TK-3710 User Manual - Page 2

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following list before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. Item Antenna Battery charger/ AC adapter (KSC-35S) Li-ion battery pack (KNB-84L) Speaker/ microphone jack cap Quantity 1 1 1 1 Speaker/ microphone locking bracket 1 Belt clip (KBH-10) 1 Screw (M3 x 8 mm) 2 User guide 1 PREPARATION INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK 1 Align the battery pack with the back of the transceiver, then press the battery pack and transceiver firmly together until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks. 2 To remove the battery pack, lift the safety catch on the base of the transceiver, then press the release latch underneath the safety catch. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the factory; charge it before use. ATTENTION: ◆ Always switch OFF a transceiver equipped with a battery pack before inserting the transceiver into the charger. 1 Plug the AC adapter cable into the jack located on the rear of the charger. 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 3 Slide a battery pack or a transceiver equipped with a battery pack into the charging slot of the charger. • Make sure the metal contacts of the battery pack mate securely with the charger terminals. • The indicator lights red and charging begins. Indicator 4 When charging is completed, the indicator flashing green. Remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charging slot of the charger. • It takes approximately 3 hours to charge the battery pack. • When the charger will not be used for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Note: ◆ When the indicator blinks red, the battery pack is either defective or the battery pack contacts are not properly mated with those of the charger. ◆ When the indicator flashes green and orange, the battery pack has not satisfied the charging start temperature. Remove the battery pack from the charger and wait until it reaches a normal temperature before charging it again. ◆ The ambient temperature should be between 5°C and 40°C while charging is in progress. Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery. ◆ The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the battery pack. INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 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. Antenna 3 While pressing the release latch, pull the battery pack away from the transceiver. INSTALLING THE CAP OVER THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE JACKS Note: ◆ For the speaker/ microphone jack, waterproof performance is guaranteed by securing the supplied cap. Waterproof performance will not be guaranteed by connecting an optional speaker/ microphone, etc. ◆ Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver. 1 If you are not using an optional speaker/ microphone or headset, install the cap over the speaker/ microphone jacks. 2 Secure the cap in place using the attached screw. BASIC OPERATION Power switch/ Volume control Selector Antenna PTT switch Speaker Microphone Display Battery pack Speaker/ microphone jack cap Screw INSTALLING THE SPEAKER/ MICROPHONE OR HEADSET Note: ◆ Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver. 1 Insert the speaker/ microphone plugs into the speaker/ microphone jacks of the transceiver. 2 Place the locking bracket over the speaker/ microphone plugs so that the locking tabs insert into the transceiver grooves. 3 Secure the locking bracket in place using the attached screw. SWITCHING POWER ON/OFF Turn the Power switch/ Volume control clockwise to switch the transceiver ON. Turn the Power switch/ Volume control counterclockwise fully to switch the transceiver OFF. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Rotate the Power switch/ Volume control to adjust the volume. Clockwise increases the volume and counterclockwise decreases it. SELECTING A CHANNEL Rotate the Selector to select your desired channel. TRANSMITTING 1 Select the desired channel. 2 Press the PTT switch and speak to the microphone. Release the PTT switch to receive. • For best sound quality, hold the transceiver approximately 3 ~ 4 cm (1.5 inches) from your mouth. RECEIVING Select the desired channel. If signaling (CTCSS/DCS) is configured on the selected channel, you will hear a call only if the received signal matches your transceiver settings. Screw Speaker/ microphone locking bracket INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP If necessary, attach the belt clip using the two supplied M3 x 8 mm binding screws. Note: ◆ If the belt clip is not installed, its mounting location may get hot during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment. ◆ Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver. Belt clip M3 x 8 mm screws CAUTION ◆ Do not use glue which is designed to prevent screw loosening when installing the belt clip, as it may cause damage to the transceiver. Acrylic ester, which is contained in these glues, may crack the transceiver's back panel.