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Congratulations on your purchase of the TLKR
T5 radio. This product is a lightweight, palm-
sized radio. Use it at sporting events to stay in
contact with family and friends, hiking, skiing,
outdoors, or in a neighborhood watch for vital
communication. This compact, state-of-the-art
device is equipped with many features.
Package Contents
Your package contains two TLKR T5 radios,
two belt clips, one charging cradle, AC adapter,
two battery support brackets, two rechargeable
NiMH battery packs, and this reference guide.
You may operate the unit 4 AAA alkaline
batteries (not included).
Install the Battery
Your TLKR T5 radio uses the NiMH battery
pack or 4 AAA alkaline batteries (not included).
If alkaline batteries are used, we recommend
using high quality alkaline batteries.
To install the NiMH battery pack:
1) Make sure your radio is OFF.
2) Remove the battery compartment door by
pressing the tab at the bottom of the compart-
ment door, allowing the door to be removed.
3) Install the NiMH batteries into the battery
compartment. Be certain to follow the + and –
symbols in the compartment. Installing the
batteries incorrectly will prevent the unit from
operating.
4) Replace the battery compartment door.
Battery Level and Low Battery Alert
This unit has a battery level meter on the dis-
play to indicate the status of the batteries.
When the battery in the unit is low, the battery
level meter icon will flash. Replace the
alkaline batteries immediately.
Charging the Radio
If you use the rechargeable NiMH battery pack,
two TLKR T5 radios can be charged directly or
by using the supplied charging cradle.
Make sure to turn the radio OFF before
placing the radio in the charging cradle.
Otherwise the battery level meter icon won’t
indicate properly.
Direct Charge:
1. Connect the DC adapter’s plug to the radio’s
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