56 FTM-10R O PERATING M ANUALMUTE FEATUREPress and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to mute the receiver audio volumetemporarily, without touching the volume (DIAL) knob. (The FTM-10R will shift to theMenu mode)To disable the MUTE feature, press the [VOL/SEL] key momentarily.LOCKPress the [POWER] key momentarily while the transceiver is turned on, the key lockoutfeature is activated, to prevent accidental frequency change.The “LOCK” notation appears on the display for one second.To unlock the key, press the [POWER] key again.The “UNLOCK” notation appears on the display for one sec-ond.You may also lock out the PTT key when the LOCK mode isactivated via the Menu Item “F22 PTT LOCK”. See page 87.AUTOMATIC AUDIO V OLUME C ONTROLLERThe FTM-10R includes an Automatic Audio Volume Controller to allow the most comfort-able and/or effective reception in noisy environments. To activate the Automatic AudioVolume Controller:1. Press and hold the [VOL/SEL] key for one second to activate the Menu mode.2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Menu Item “F1 AF AUTO”.3. Press the key to enable selection of this Menu Item.4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired effect level.ON MIN: Activates the Automatic Audio Volume Control-ler with the low effect level.ON MID: Activates the Automatic Audio Volume Control-ler with the medium effect level.ON MAX: Activates the Automatic Audio Volume Controller with the high effect level.OFF: Disable the Automatic Audio Volume Controller.5. Press the [VOL/SEL] key to save the new setting and exit to normal operation.CONVENIENCE F EATURES