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8AircraftWhen instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations

9When using your phone while driving, please:•Give full attention to driving and to the road.•Use handsfree operation, if available.•Pull off the road

10BatteriesBatteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains tou

11Parents should monitor their children's use of video game or other features that incorporate flashing lights on the phones. All persons should

12Getting StartedGetting StartedWhat’s in the Box?Your wireless phone typically comes with a battery and a charger. Optional accessories can customize

13Getting StartedOptional FeaturesThis label identifies an optional network or subscription-dependent feature that may not be offered by all service p

14Getting StartedCharging the BatteryBefore you can use your phone, fully charge the battery as follows. Some batteries perform best after several ful

15Getting StartedWhen you charge the battery, the battery level indicator in the upper right corner of the display shows how much of the charging proc

16Getting Startedyour battery regularly and notice a decrease in talk time or an increase in charging time, then it is probably time to buy a new batt

17Getting StartedRemoving a Cover and KeypadNote: Always use Motorola Original™ covers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non

18Getting StartedInstalling a Cover and KeypadAlways use the keypad and side band (if applicable) that matches the new cover.Do ThisNote: If your phon

19Getting StartedTurning Your Phone OnAdjusting the VolumePress right and left on the S to:•increase or decrease earpiece volume during a call•increas

20Getting StartedMaking a CallDo not block the antenna while you are on a call.Answering a CallWhen you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrat

21Learning to Use Your PhoneLearning to Use Your PhoneSee page 1 for a basic phone diagram.Using the DisplayThe idle display (shown below) is the stan

22Learning to Use Your PhoneAt the top of the display are a number of status indicators:➊ Ring Style Indicator Shows the ring style setting.➋ Signal

23Learning to Use Your Phone➏ ALI Indicator Shows the status of the automatic location information feature:➐ Message Waiting Indicator Displays when

24Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing MenusFrom the idle display, press M to display the main menu.Select a Menu FeatureFrom the idle display, select a me

25Learning to Use Your Phonescroll, and use the left/right soft keys to select the functions listed in the bottom left and right corners of the displa

26Learning to Use Your PhoneEntering TextSome features require you to enter information:The message center lets you compose and send text messages. A

27Learning to Use Your PhoneWhen you enter text using the standard tap method (see page 28), the flashing cursor changes to a block cursor, and the so

1WelcomeEarpieceUSB ConnectorInsert data cable. Right Soft KeyPerform functions identified by right display prompt.Menu KeyOpen a menuwhen G displays.

28Learning to Use Your PhoneNote: The text entry method you select remains active until you select another method.Using the Tap MethodThis is the stan

29Learning to Use Your Phone•Your phone may support multiple languages. The current language setting determines whether a new message begins on the le

30Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing iTAP™ Software Text Entry MethodiTAP™ software is a predictive text entry method that lets you enter a word using on

31Learning to Use Your PhoneFor example, to spell the word “art,” press 2 7 8. The display shows:Entering Novel WordsIf the word you want is not displ

32Learning to Use Your PhoneEntering PunctuationUsing CapitalizationThe first word of a sentence is automatically capitalized, with the words that fol

33Learning to Use Your PhoneDeleting Letters and WordsPlace the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, and then:Using the Symbol MethodTo

34Learning to Use Your PhoneSymbol ChartUse this chart as a guide for entering characters in symbol method.Locking and Unlocking Your PhoneYou can loc

35Learning to Use Your PhoneLock Your Phone ManuallyUnlock Your PhoneTip: Your phone’s unlock code is set to 1234 or the last four digits of your phon

36Learning to Use Your PhoneChanging a Code or PasswordYour phone’s four-digit unlock code is set to 1234, and the six-digit security code is set to 0

37Learning to Use Your PhoneLocking and Unlocking the KeypadYou can lock the keypad to prevent accidental keypresses (for example, when carrying your

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38Setting Up Your PhoneSetting Up Your PhoneStoring Your Name and Phone NumberTo store or edit the name and phone number information on your phone:Set

39Setting Up Your PhoneThe ring style indicator in the display shows the current ring style (see page 22).To set a ring style:Each ring style contains

40Setting Up Your PhoneSetting a Wallpaper ImageYou can set a picture or an animation as a wallpaper (background) image in your phone’s idle display.N

41Setting Up Your PhoneZooming In and OutPress and release M, then press and hold M to zoom in and out on the display. Zoom in to increase text size,

42Setting Up Your PhoneSetting Display ContrastAdjusting the BacklightYou can set the amount of time that the display backlight remains on, or turn of

43Calling FeaturesCalling FeaturesFor basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 20.Changing the Active LineChange the active phone

44Calling FeaturesYou must turn on automatic redial to use the feature. To turn automatic redial on or off:When automatic redial is turned off, you ca

45Calling FeaturesDepending on your phone settings and/or service subscription, the call may be forwarded to another number, or the caller may hear a

46Calling Featuressorted from newest to oldest, and contain up to 10 entries. The oldest entries are deleted as new ones are added.Shortcut: From the

47Calling FeaturesThe menu can include the following options:Returning an Unanswered CallYour phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displ

3ContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12What’s in the Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48Calling Features•X Missed Calls Y Unknown, where X is the total number of missed calls and Y is the number of missed calls with no caller ID informa

49Calling FeaturesAttaching a NumberWhile dialing (with digits visible in the display):Calling With Speed DialEach entry you store in your phonebook i

50Calling Featuresvoicemail number. Your service provider may have already done this for you.Using VoicemailYou can listen to your voicemail messages

51Calling FeaturesReceiving a Voicemail MessageWhen you receive a voicemail message, your phone displays the f (voice message waiting) indicator and a

52Calling FeaturesUsing Call WaitingWhen you are on a call, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you have received a second call.Press To1N answer t

53Phone FeaturesPhone FeaturesMain MenuzRecent Calls• Received Calls• Dialed Calls• Notepad• Call Times•Data Times•Data VolumesàPhonebookgDatebookUMes

54Phone FeaturesSettings Menu• Phone Status•My Tel. Numbers• Active Line• Battery Meter• Other Information•Browser Setup• Connection• Incoming Call• I

55Phone FeaturesFeature Quick ReferenceYou can do more with your phone than make and receive phone calls! For example, you can:•store frequently calle

56Phone FeaturesMessage FeaturesTTY Calls Set up your phone for use with an optional TTY device:M >Settings >Other Settings >Initial Setup &

57Phone FeaturesPhonebook FeaturesQuick Note Send or create a quick note message:M >Messages >Quick NotesSent Messages View sent messages:M >

4Zooming In and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Setting Display Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Phone FeaturesPersonalizing FeaturesFeature DescriptionChange Alerts Change the alerts for incoming calls, messages, or other events:M >Ring Styl

59Phone FeaturesMenu FeaturesShortcuts Create a shortcut to a menu item:Highlight the menu item, then press and hold MSelect a shortcut:M >Shortcu

60Phone FeaturesDialing FeaturesCall Monitoring FeaturesNetwork connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provid

61Phone Featuresyou are billed by your service provider. For billing information, please contact your service provider directly.Handsfree FeaturesFeat

62Phone FeaturesData Call FeaturesAuto Handsfree(car kit)Automatically route calls to a car kit when connected:M >Settings >Other Settings >C

63Phone FeaturesNetwork FeaturesPersonal Organizer FeaturesReceive Data Connect your phone to the device, then:M >Settings >Connection >Incom

64Phone FeaturesSecurity FeaturesNews and Entertainment FeaturesEvent Reminder View event reminder: VIEW(+)Dismiss event reminder:EXIT(-)Calculator Ca

65Phone FeaturesMicro-Browser OptionsIn a micro-browser session, press: BACK(-) to go back, S to scroll to a link, SELECT(+) to select a link, or M to

66Phone FeaturesRadio Use the optional Motorola Original™ FM Stereo Radio Headset accessory:M >RadioNote: This feature is available only when the

67Specific Absorption Rate DataSpecific Absorption Rate DataThis model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.

5Specific Absorption Rate Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Additional Health and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 69Warranty . .

68among phone models, depending upon available accessories and regulatory requirements).2While there may be differences between the SAR levels of vari

69Additional Health and Safety InformationConsumer Information on Wireless Phones from the FDAThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides con

70case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so tha

71FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wirel

72What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?If there is a risk from these products--and at this poi

73precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposu

74WarrantyMotorola Limited Warranty for the United States and CanadaWhat Does this Warranty Cover?Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola,

75ExclusionsNormal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.Batteri

76Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or t

77reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts. No data, software or applications added to your Product, Accessory or Sof

6Safety and General InformationIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE.The information pr

78WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF TH

79Product RegistrationProduct RegistrationOnline Product Registration:http://www.motorola.com/warrantyProduct registration is an important step toward

80IndexAaccessoriesconnector ports 1optional 13, 56standard 12Add Digits feature 47alertcreating 58defined 38turning off 19, 45ALI indicator 2

81call (continued)muting 51placingreceived calls list 45receiving 20recent calls 45restricting 55speakerphone 61storing 45three-way call 55tim

82ending a call 20Enter Unlock Code message 35, 36Fflashing cursor, defined 26FM Stereo Radio Headset 664-way navigation key 23Ggames 65Hhandsfr

83key (continued)right soft key 1, 21, 24, 58send 1, 20, 24, 46volume control 19keypadanswering calls 39locking and unlocking 37volume, adjusting

84notepaddefined 48entering digits 48retrieving digits 48numberstoring your number 38viewing your number 20, 53numeric text entry 27Oone-touch d

85phonebook (continued)speed dial, using 49storing an entry 57pictureinserting in message 56screen saver 40storing 56viewing 65wallpaper 40PIN

86silent ring style indicator 22, 38soft keysfunctions 21illustration 1, 24labels 21personalizing 58soft ring style indicator 22, 38soundinserti

87voice message waiting indicator 51voicemailchecking 51dialing with one-touch dial 49setup 50volumeearpiece 19keypad 58ringer 19, 58Wwait, sto

7Phone OperationWhen placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone as you would a wireline telephone. Body-Worn OperationTo maintain compliance w

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art# 020827-O.eps✂89Wireless Phone Safety Tips“Safety is your most important call!”Your Motorola wireless telephone gives youthe powerful ability to c

✂90phone with one of the many Motorola Original™ hands-free accessories available today.3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to a

✂919 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are

✂92Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of t

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