Customizing radio settings 107Changing to silent operationWhen silent operation is on, all the radio’s audibletones are turned off, and only channel traffic can beheard.To turn silent operation on or off:1 Select Menu > Radio settings >Alert settings > Silent operation.2 In the Silent Operation menu, scroll to either On orOff and press Select.While silent operation in on, the icon appears inthe display.Turning on backlightingWhenever a key is pressed or a call is received, thekeypad and display light up automatically.Backlighting only remains on for a few seconds,unless there is further radio activity.When backlighting is turned on, it remains on until thesetting is changed to Off, regardless of radio activity.To turn backlighting on or off:1 Select Menu > Radio settings >Display settings > Backlighting.(Depending on how your radio is programmed, youmay be able to press a function key to togglebacklighting on and off.)2 Scroll to either On or Off and press Select.SelectBackAlert settingsSilent operationExternal alertSelectBackDisplay settingsBacklightingContrast adjust