Motorola MULT-CONNECT DATA FOR PALM III User's Guide

User's GuideDIGITAL WIRELESS TELEPHONE

Contents8Synchronizing with TrueSync Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Setting Up the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Messages—Text98The Text Msg Menu includes the following options:3SAVE (-)orDELETE (+)orMclose the message without changesdelete the messageopen the Te

99Messages—Text Sending a New Text MessageTo create and send a new text message:New Open a new text message form.Setup Open the inbox setup menu.Fin

Messages—Text100Viewing the Status of Sent Text MessagesText messages that you send are stored in the outbox. To view the contents of your outbox:Mess

101ShortcutsYour phone includes several pre-programmed shortcuts. You can create additional shortcuts, if you like, to mark frequently used menu items

Shortcuts102Creating a ShortcutYou can assign a keypad shortcut, or both a keypad shortcut and a voice shortcut to a menu item.A voice shortcut lets y

103Shortcuts 5Press CHANGE (+)orPress DONE (-)orPress Schange the keypad shortcut number, if necessaryselect the default keypad shortcut number and cl

Shortcuts104Using ShortcutsYou can use a shortcut from the idle display, while on a call, or while scrolling through a menu.7Press and release the voi

105Shortcuts Use a Keypad ShortcutIf you know the shortcut number:Select a Shortcut From the ListTo select a shortcut from the shortcut list:Use a Voi

106Voice NotesThe voice note feature lets you record personal messages. You can play back a voice note at any time. There are no pre-recorded voice no

107Voice Notes Do This Result1Press and hold the voice key on the right side of your phone for the duration of the recording.A tone sounds in the earp

9Contents Creating a Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Using Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Voice Notes108Viewing the Voice Notes ListThe voice notes list shows all your voice notes along with other important information and features.New Voic

109Voice Notes When a Motorola Original™ headset accessory or FM radio headset accessory is attached to your phone, voice note playback is automatical

Voice Notes110Voice Note ControlsWhile playing back a voice note, press these keys to do the following:Press up/downto stop playback and scroll tonext

111Voice Notes Locking and Unlocking a Voice NoteYou can prevent a voice note from being accidentally deleted by locking it. To delete a locked voice

Voice Notes112Deleting a Voice NoteYou can delete a single unlocked voice note or all unlocked voice notes. To delete a locked voice note, you must fir

113Micro-BrowserThe micro-browser lets you access Web pages and on your phone. Contact your service provider to set up access, if necessary.Starting a

Micro-Browser114Interacting With Web PagesYou can perform the following operations on a Web page:Do This ToPress Sscroll through a text messagePress

115Adjusting Your SettingsYou can adjust a wide variety of phone settings to suit your needs.Ring/VibrateYour phone rings or vibrates to notify you o

Adjusting Your Settings116Select a Ring/Vibration for a Specific EventYou can select the alert that your phone uses for a specific event (such as an inc

117Adjusting Your Settings RemindersReminders are alerts that ring or vibrate to notify you about a voicemail or text message that you have received,

Contents10Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Programming Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting Your Settings118Customizing a Soft Key FunctionYou can relabel the soft keys (- and +) to access different main menu items from the idle dis

119Adjusting Your Settings Hands-Free UseYour phone includes an integrated two-way speakerphone for all hands-free applications. You can also purchase

Adjusting Your Settings120Automatic Hands-FreeYou can set up your phone to automatically route calls to a car kit when it detects a connection.4CHANGE

121Adjusting Your Settings Power-Off DelayWhen your phone is connected to a car kit, you can set it to stay on for a specified time period after you sw

Adjusting Your Settings122Charger TimeWhen your phone is connected to a car kit, you can set it to charge itself for a specified time period after you

123Data and Fax CallsA Motorola Original™ data kit or a Bluetooth™ wireless connection lets you transfer data between your phone and a computer or oth

Data and Fax Calls124Set Up a Cable ConnectionAttach a serial cable or Motorola Original USB cable to the phone and external device as follows.Note: C

125Data and Fax Calls Attaching a USB Cable2With the Motorola logo and the phone both facing you, plug the detachable head into the phone’s accessory

Data and Fax Calls126Install the SoftwareInstall the software from the CD-ROM that comes with your Motorola Original data kit. See the data kit’s user

127Data and Fax Calls Receiving a Data or Fax CallYou can connect your phone to a computer or hand-held device to receive data or a fax.Use this featu

11About This GuideUsing Your Phone’s FeaturesThis user guide introduces you to the many features in your Motorola V phone. A reference guide for your

Data and Fax Calls128Note: You cannot answer incoming voice calls when your phone is in data or fax mode. Any voice calls you receive are treated as u

129Data and Fax Calls Reset Normal Voice OperationAfter you receive a data or fax call, you must reset your phone to resume normal voice operations. Y

130SecurityAssigning a New Code or PasswordYour phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234, and the six-digit security code is originall

131Security To change a code or password:If You Forget a Code or PasswordIf you forget your security code (originally set to 000000), contact your ser

Security132If you forget your unlock code, try entering 1234 or the last four digits of your phone number. If that does not work, do the following whe

133Security Set Your Phone to Lock AutomaticallyYou can set your phone to lock every time you turn it off:Unlock Your PhoneAt the Enter Unlock Code p

Security134Locking and Unlocking Your KeypadYou can lock your phone keypad to prevent accidental use. This feature is useful in situations where an ac

135Security Tip: The phonebook application is not locked when you restrict calls to numbers stored in the phonebook. To prevent a user from adding (an

136TroubleshootingCheck these questions first if you have problems with your phone:Question AnswerIs your phone set up correctly? Press M #. If you do

137Troubleshooting The following refer to specific problems:Is the other party unable to hear you? Make sure that your antenna is fully extended and th

About This Guide12Optional FeaturesFeatures marked with this label are optional network and/or subscription-dependent features. These features may not

Troubleshooting138I pressed the power key, but nothing happened. Be sure to press and hold the power key until the display appears and you hear an aud

139Troubleshooting I cannot send/receive calls. Make sure that your antenna is fully extended and that you have a phone signal (see the “Signal Streng

Troubleshooting140I cannot open my inbox. Before you can use text or information services messages, you must set up the appropriate inbox. See “Settin

141Troubleshooting My phone’s display is too dark. You can use the Contrast Setting feature (see page 62) to change the level of contrast in your phon

Troubleshooting142I plugged the data cable into my phone but my phone did not beep. How do I know if the data cable is ready to go? The beep indicates

143Troubleshooting When sending data with the data cable, why does the computer show a connection rate of 19200 Kbps? 19200 Kbps is the data transfer

144Programming InstructionsFollow this procedure if you need to program your phone’s phone number or system ID.Note: Programming is normally done by a

145Programming Instructions Do This To1Press 7 4 6 6 3 # M M(These keys spell P-H-O-N-E + # M M).open the user activation menu2Press SELECT (+) select

146Specific Absorption Rate DataThis model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transm

147Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established b

13Safety and General InformationIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE.RF Operational Ch

148The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile PhonesFDA UpdateFDA has been rece

149What kinds of phones are in question?Questions have been raised about hand-held mobile phones, the kind that have a built-in antenna that is positi

150obtained from animal studies apply to the use of mobile phones. First, it is uncertain how to apply the results obtained in rats and mice to humans

151National Cancer Institute is expected to bear on the accuracy and repeatability of these results.12Researchers conducted a large battery of laborat

152performed cognitive function tests. There were no changes in the subjects' ability to recall words, numbers, or pictures, or in their spatial

153population at a rate of about 6 new cases per 100,000 people each year. At that rate, assuming 80 million users of mobile phones (a number increasi

154Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions at this time, FDA has urged the mobile phone industry to take a number o

155are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, there are simple steps they can take to do so. For example, time is a key factor in how much exp

156Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (select “Information on Human Exposure to RF Fields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitt

157WarrantyLimited Warranty for Motorola Personal Communications Products Purchased in the United States and CanadaI. What This Warranty Covers• Produ

Safety and General Information14• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992•

Warranty158II. What the Period of Coverage IsFrom the date the Products are purchased by the first end-user:• Products. The warranty is for one year. E

159Warranty You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products to Motorola. You must ship the Products to us with freight, duties and insurance

Warranty160• Someone other than Motorola (or its authorized service centers) tests, adjusts, installs, maintains, alters, modifies or services the Prod

161Warranty • Failure of Products that is due primarily to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products.• Coil co

Warranty162by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software prod

163Warranty Motorola will have no liability to you with respect to any claim of patent infringement that is based upon the combination of the Products

Warranty164To correspond with Motorola about the Products, please write us at http://www.motorola.com or at:USA Cellular 1-800-331-6456 Paging 1-800-5

165Patent InformationManufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents:42914754302845431207443652214369516436952043695224374370437860343909

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15Safety and General Information Portable Phone Operation and EME ExposureAntenna CareUse only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauth

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171Export Law AssurancesThis product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the Uni

172IndexAaccessoriesoptional 12, 91, 123standard 21–22accessory connector port 5Add Digits feature 71alertdefined 115indicators 30, 115muting 38

173Index call (continued)attaching phone number to prefix digits 42call waiting 44calling card 42data call, setting 60dialed calls list 43, 66emer

Index174data call (continued)receiving 127–129sending 126date, setting 63datebookadding an event 87alarm 87calendar 84changing event information

175Index fax call (continued)receiving 127–129sending 126flashing cursor, defined 50FM radio headset 65, 914-way navigation key 5Ggreeting, display

Index176Jjoystick 5Kkeyend 5, 26, 474-way navigation 5left soft key 5, 47, 118lock 134menu 5, 27, 47power 5, 25right soft key 5, 47, 118scroll

177Index menu indicatordefined 28, 30illustration 29menu key 5, 27, 47messagedeleting 97–98dialing number from 41drafts folder 61inbox setup 95–

Safety and General Information16Data OperationWhen using any data feature of the phone, with or without an accessory cable, position the phone antenna

Index178phone (continued)answer options 60connecting to external device 59, 123–126date, setting 63feature specifications 65keypad, locking and unl

179Index predictive text entry (continued)deleting text 58entering numbers 57entering words 54–56punctuation 56Qquick dialsetting number 64using

Index180shortcutscreating 102–104standard 101using 104–105signal strength indicatordefined 29illustration 29silent alert indicator 30, 115SMS. Se

181Index Uunlockkeypad 134phone 132–133unlock code 132Vvibrate alertindicator 30, 115muting 38setting 115type, selecting 116voice dialdialing a

Index182Zzoom setting 31, 63

183✂Wireless Phone Safety Tips“Safety is your most important call!”Your Motorola wireless telephone gives youthe powerful ability to communicate by vo

184✂3Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive an

185✂9Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are

186✂Check 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

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17Safety and General Information Medical DevicesPacemakersThe Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inch

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Safety and General Information18Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determin

19Safety and General Information Potentially Explosive AtmospheresTurn off your phone prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphe

Safety and General Information20Operational CautionsAntennasDo not use any portable phone that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into

21Getting StartedWhat’s in the Box?Your digital wireless phone typically comes equipped with a battery and a charger. Other accessory options can cust

Getting Started22To purchase Motorola Original™ accessories, please phone 1-800-331-6456 in the United States or 1-800-461-4575 in Canada.Installing t

23Getting Started Do This1Remove the battery from its protective clear plastic case.2If the phone’s battery door is already in place, push down the ba

Getting Started24Charging the BatteryBefore you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery.Tip: When your phone is turned on, the

25Getting Started Turning Your Phone OnDo This To1Press and hold the power key turn on your phone2Enter your four-digit unlock code and press OK (+)un

Getting Started26Sending a CallTo call a number, your phone must be turned on, be unlocked, and have a network connection with adequate signal strengt

27Getting Started Receiving a CallTo receive a call, your phone must be turned on and have a network connection with adequate signal strength. If your

1 Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! Motorola is a global leader in communications technology. We are pleased

28About Your PhoneSee page 5 for a diagram of your phone that describes basic phone components.DisplayThe top section of the display shows phone stat

29About Your Phone ➊ Signal Strength Indicator Shows the strength of your phone’s connection with the network.You cannot send or receive calls when

About Your Phone30➍ Message Waiting Indicator Appears when your phone receives a text message.➎ Voice Message Waiting Indicator Appears when you rec

31About Your Phone Changing the Zoom SettingYou can set your phone’s display to show either six lines or four lines of text plus soft key labels. Six

About Your Phone32You can also use the volume keys to scroll up or down through menus and lists.To change keypad volume, see “Select a Ring/Vibration

33About Your Phone SpeakerphoneYour phone includes an integrated speakerphone for hands-free phone operation. Press P (speakerphone key) to activate a

About Your Phone34• Do not expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you when you leave y

35Sending and Receiving CallsFor basic instructions on how to send a call, end a call, and receive a call, see page 26 of the “Getting Started” sectio

Sending and Receiving Calls36When the call goes through, your phone rings or vibrates once, displays Redial Successful, and then connects the call aut

37Sending and Receiving Calls Dialing an Emergency Number When the Phone is LockedYour service provider may program one or more emergency phone number

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Sending and Receiving Calls38Entering Numbers in the NotepadYour phone stores the most recent string of digits entered on the keypad in a temporary me

39Sending and Receiving Calls Terminating an Incoming CallWhile the phone is ringing or vibrating:Depending on your phone settings and the type of sub

Sending and Receiving Calls40To make an entry in the phonebook or view an existing entry’s speed dial number, see “Storing a Phonebook Entry” on page

41Sending and Receiving Calls Dialing a Number In a Text MessageIf you receive a text message with an embedded phone number, you can dial the number d

Sending and Receiving Calls42Additional Dialing FeaturesIn addition to pressing numbers on your keypad, you can insert numbers or characters and send

43Sending and Receiving Calls You can also call numbers using these features:Do This To CallPress and release the voice key on the right side of your

44Using Features While On a CallUsing Call WaitingIf you subscribe to call waiting, an alert tone sounds while you are on a call to indicate that you

45Using Features While On a Call Making a Three-Way CallDuring a call, you can call and connect a third party so that the three of you can talk togeth

Using Features While On a Call46Additional On-Call FeaturesWhile you are on a call, you can perform the following tasks:Do This ToPress MUTE (+) mute

47Using the MenuNavigating to a FeatureYou can access many of your phone’s features by using these keys to move through the menu system:Main Menu) Rec

3 ✂ Menu MapMain Menu• Recent Calls• Received Calls• Dialed Calls• Notepad• Call Times• Phonebook• Datebook• Quick Dial• Radio• Messages• Voicemail•

Using the Menu48This guide shows you how to navigate to a specific menu feature as follows:The > symbol means that you should scroll to and select t

49Using the Menu Select an item by highlighting it. Use one of the following approaches:• Press S to scroll up or down to the item you want.• In a num

Using the Menu50• Enter numbers or text with the keypad. (See “Entering Text” on page 52.)• When an item has a list of possible values, press S to the

51Using the Menu When you enter text, the flashing cursor changes to a block cursor, and the soft key functions change:Msg:T DELETE OKPress OK (+)to ac

Using the Menu52Entering TextGeneral Text Entry RulesUse the keypad to enter letters, numbers, and other characters. Press the same key repeatedly to

53Using the Menu • If you do not press a key for two seconds, the character in the block cursor is accepted, and the cursor moves to the next position

Using the Menu54Predictive Text Entry with iTAP SoftwareiTAP™ software provides a predictive text entry method that lets you enter the letters of a wo

55Using the Menu For example, to spell the word “act,” press 2 2 8. The display shows:3When you have entered all the letters of the word, press S loca

Using the Menu56Entering Novel WordsYou may enter a word that is not in the iTAP software dictionary. If you enter all the letters of a word but the w

57Using the Menu CapitalizationThe first word of a sentence is automatically capitalized, with following words in lowercase. To set or adjust character

4 ✂Settings Menu• Ring/Vibrate• Alert•Alert Detail• Phone Status• My Tel. Number• Battery Meter• Other Information• Connection• Incoming Call• In-Cal

Using the Menu58Deleting Letters and WordsPlace the cursor to the right of the text that you want to delete, and then do the following:Do This ToPress

59Menu Feature DescriptionsThis chapter describes all of your phone’s features in alphabetical order. Some descriptions also include page numbers wher

Menu Feature Descriptions60Incoming Call M > Settings> Connection> Incoming CallSpecify the format for the next incoming call. You can selec

61Menu Feature Descriptions MESSAGES M > MessagesAdjust message settings, view and manage the various types of messages your phone can receive and

Menu Feature Descriptions62Headset M > Settings> Other Settings> HeadsetSet your phone to automatically answer calls after two rings when co

63Menu Feature Descriptions Network M > Settings> Other Settings> NetworkView and adjust your phone’s network settings.Your service provider

Menu Feature Descriptions64Personalize M > Settings> Other Settings> PersonalizeSet several personal phone options:PHONE STATUS Battery Met

65Menu Feature Descriptions Other Information M > Settings> Phone Status> Other InformationView the phone’s feature specifications (if availa

Menu Feature Descriptions66RECENT CALLS View the numbers of your recent dialed calls and received calls. See “Recent Calls” on page 69.Call Times M

67Menu Feature Descriptions Your phone keeps a list of the numbers from calls you recently received (even if you did not answer). See “Viewing the Rec

5 Phone DiagramSpeakerphone KeyActivate/deactivatethe speakerphone.SpeakerphoneFor hands-freephone operation.DisplayHeadset JackInsert headset access

Menu Feature Descriptions68New Passwords M > Settings > Security> New PasswordsChange your unlock code (originally set to 1234) or your secu

69Recent CallsYou can use the recent calls menu to view received calls or dialed calls, retrieve the last number stored in the notepad, and view or re

Recent Calls703S scroll to an entry you want to call, store, or deleteNote: < means the call connected.4N call the entry’s numberTip: Press and hol

71Recent Calls The Last Calls Menu includes the following options:Option DescriptionStore Create a phonebook entry with the selected number in the No

Recent Calls72Using the NotepadYour phone uses a notepad to store the most recent string of digits entered—either for a phone number that you called o

73Recent Calls Call TimesYour phone tracks and records call times. Use the recent calls menu to view and reset a call timer.Network connection time is

Recent Calls74Viewing and Resetting Call TimesTo view a call timer:To reset the call timer:Find the FeatureM > Recent CallsPress To1S scroll to Cal

75PhonebookYou can store a list of names and phone numbers in your phone’s electronic phonebook. Your phone can store as many as 400 entries. You can

Phonebook76Storing a Phonebook EntryA phone number is required for a phonebook entry. All other information is optional.Shortcut: Enter a phone number

77Phonebook 10RECORD (+)orGo to step 11 if you do not want to record a voice name for the entryrecord a voice name for the entry, if desiredSee “Recor

6ContentsMenu Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Phone Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Phonebook78Complete Phonebook EntryWhen you are finished entering information for a phonebook entry:Recording a Voice Name For a Phonebook EntryYou can

79Phonebook 3Press EDIT (+) edit the phonebook entry4Press S scroll to Voice Name 5Press RECORD (+) begin the recording processThe phone displays Pres

Phonebook80Dialing a Phonebook EntryYou can use the phonebook list, voice dial, speed dial, or one-touch dial to call the numbers stored in your phone

81Phonebook Editing a Phonebook EntryEdit a phonebook entry by following the procedures described in “Storing a Phonebook Entry” on page 76.Deleting a

Phonebook82Checking Phonebook CapacityYou can check your phonebook’s capacity to see how many entries you have used and how many more are available. Y

83Phonebook Setting Up the PhonebookYou can set up your phone to sort your phonebook list by speed dial number (the standard), name, or voice dial.Tip

84DatebookThe datebook is a calendar that lets you schedule and organize events such as appointments and meetings. You can review your schedule of eve

85Datebook Day ViewSelect a day in the week view and press VIEW (+) to see the day’s events. You can store, edit, view, copy, and delete any event fro

Datebook86Event ViewSelect an event in the day view and press VIEW (+) to open the detailed event view. You can edit, copy, and delete events from the

87Datebook Storing a New EventA title is required for a datebook event. All other information is optional.See “Selecting a Feature Option” on page 48

7Contents Muting the Ring or Vibrate Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Terminating an Incoming Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Datebook88Changing Event InformationTo change information about an existing event:Find the FeatureM > DatebookPress To1S left or rightscroll to the

89Datebook Copying an EventTo copy information from a current event to a new event:Find the FeatureM > DatebookPress To1S left or rightscroll to th

Datebook90Deleting an EventFind the FeatureM > DatebookPress To1S left or rightscroll to the scheduled event day2VIEW (+) display the day view3S sc

91RadioYou can use your phone to tune, store presets, and listen to FM radio stations when the optional Motorola Original™ FM radio headset accessory

Radio92Storing a PresetWhen you tune the station that you want to save:Selecting a PresetTo select a preset radio station:Sending and Receiving Calls

93Messages—VoicemailYou can listen to your voicemail messages by calling your network voicemail phone number. Voicemail messages are stored on the net

Messages—Voicemail94From the new message notification:Listening to a Voicemail MessageTo listen to your voicemail messages at any time:Your phone calls

95Messages—TextText messages are brief messages that you can send and receive (such as Where are we meeting?). Received messages appear on your phone

Messages—Text96Receiving a New Text MessageNote: You must set up the text message inbox before you can receive text messages.When you receive a new me

97Messages—Text new message notification, read the message, or turn off your phone. (See “Reminders” on page 117.)When your inbox is full, any new mess