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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 regulation

✂982 When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience to your wireless phone with one of the many Motorol

✂998 Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencie

✂100Check 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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9When using your phone while driving, please:•Give full attention to driving and to the road.•Use hands-free operation, if available.•Pull off the ro

10areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions.BatteriesBatteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such

11playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinking-lights feature on your phone. (The blinking-light feature is not available on all products

12Getting StartedGetting StartedWhat’s in the Box?Your digital wireless phone typically comes equipped with a battery and a charger. You can purchase

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

14Getting StartedCharging the BatteryNew batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the 3

15Getting Startedbattery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.Note: When you charge the battery

16Getting StartedCaution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.To maximize your

17Getting StartedChanging the Convertible CoversYou can change the flip cover and battery cover on your phone to personalize its appearance. Matching

18Getting StartedAttaching a Flip CoverTurning Your Phone OnActionInsert the tabs at the bottom of the cover into the slots at the base of the phone,

19Getting StartedAdjusting VolumePress the up and down volume keys to:•increase and decrease earpiece volume during a call•increase and decrease the

20Getting StartedAnswering a CallWhen you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message.Tip: When the phone

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 sta

22Learning to Use Your PhonePress the 4-way navigation key (S) left, right, up, or down to select one of the four menu feature icons in the idle disp

23Learning to Use Your Phone➊ Signal Strength Indicator Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. You cannot make or receive calls

24Learning to Use Your PhoneOn text entry screens, shows text entry status information:➎ Active Line Indicator Shows the current active phone line:➏

25Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing the 4-Way Navigation KeyUse the 4-way navigation key like a joystick to navigate the menu system, change feature se

26Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing MenusFrom the idle display, press M to go to the main menu.Press S to highlight a menu feature icon in the main men

27Learning to Use Your Phonethe main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options.Tip: You can set your phone to display

1WelcomeWelcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola T731 CDMA wireless phone.H

28Learning to Use Your PhoneSelecting a Feature OptionSome features require you to select an item from a list:•Press S to scroll up or down to highli

29Learning to Use Your PhoneEntering Feature InformationSome features require you to enter information:•Enter numbers or text with the keypad.•When a

30Learning to Use Your PhoneThe message center lets you compose and send text messages. A flashing cursor shows where text will appear:When you enter

31Learning to Use Your PhoneEntering TextMultiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages on your phone.Choosin

32Learning to Use Your PhonePress M>Entry Method from any text entry screen and select the Tap Method menu option.Press To1A number key one or mor

33Learning to Use Your PhoneGeneral Text Entry RulesPress a number key repeatedly to cycle through its characters. See the “Character Chart” on page

34Learning to Use Your PhoneCharacter ChartUse this chart as a guide for entering characters with the tap method.Note: This chart may not reflect the

35Learning to Use Your PhoneEntering WordsFor example, to spell the word “art,” press 2 7 8. The display shows:Action1Press a number key one time to

36Learning to Use Your PhoneEntering Novel WordsYou may enter a word that the iTAP software does not recognize. If the word you want is not displayed

37Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing CapitalizationThe first word of a sentence is automatically capitalized, with following words in lowercase.Entering

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38Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing Symbol ModeYour phone provides an alternate way to enter symbol characters in a message. Press M>Entry Method fr

39Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing the Status LightThe status light shows when you have an incoming call or message, or when your phone is roaming (us

40Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing the External DisplayWhen the flip is closed, the external display shows the time, date, and phone status informatio

41Learning to Use Your PhoneUnlocking Your PhoneTip: Your phone’s unlock code is originally set to 1234 at the factory. Many service providers reset

42Learning to Use Your Phonefrom accessing your personal information. The unlock code must contain four digits, and the security code must contain si

43Setting Up Your PhoneSetting Up Your PhoneStoring Your Name and Phone NumberTo store or edit user name and phone number information on your phone:S

44Setting 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 contain

45Setting Up Your PhoneNote: When you set an animation as a wallpaper image, only the first frame of the animation is displayed.Find the FeatureM>

46Setting Up Your PhoneSetting a Screen Saver ImageYou can set a picture or animation as a screen saver image. The image is displayed when the phone

47Setting Up Your PhoneZooming In and OutPress and release M, then press and hold M to zoom in and out on display text. Zoom in to increase text size

3ContentsSafety and General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48Setting Up Your PhoneHiding or Showing Location InformationYour phone can use the automatic location information (ALI) feature to tell the network

49Calling FeaturesCalling FeaturesFor basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 19.Changing the Active LineChange the active phone

50Calling FeaturesWith automatic redial, your phone automatically redials the number for four minutes. When the call goes through, your phone rings o

51Calling FeaturesCanceling an Incoming CallWhile the phone is ringing or vibrating:Depending on your phone settings and/or service subscription, the

52Calling Featuresplaced due to network, environmental, or interference issues.Viewing Recent CallsYour phone keeps a list of the calls you recently

53Calling FeaturesThe Last Calls Menu can include the following options:3S scroll to an entryNote: < means the call connected.4N orVIEW(+) orM cal

54Calling FeaturesReturning an Unanswered CallYour phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays:•the T (missed call) indicator•X Misse

55Calling Featuresnumber that you entered but did not call. To retrieve the number stored in the notepad:Attaching a NumberWhile dialing (with digits

56Calling FeaturesCalling With Speed DialEach entry you store in your phonebook is assigned a unique speed dial number. To speed dial a phonebook ent

57Calling FeaturesUsing VoicemailVoicemail messages that you receive are stored on the network. To listen to your messages, you must call your voicem

4Setting Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Setting a Wallpaper Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58Calling FeaturesStoring Your Voicemail Phone NumberIf necessary, use the following procedure to store your voicemail phone number on your phone. Us

59Calling FeaturesPress To1N answer the new call2N switch back to the first call

60Phone FeaturesPhone FeaturesMain MenuThis is the standard main menu layout. Menu organization and feature names may vary on your phone. If you do n

61Phone FeaturesSettings Menu•Personalize• Main Menu• Home Keys• Color Style•Greeting• Banner• Banner Graphic• Wallpaper• Screen Saver• Connection• I

62Phone FeaturesFeature Quick ReferenceYou can do more with your phone than make and receive phone calls! For example, you can store frequently calle

63Phone FeaturesMessagesPhonebookFeature DescriptionSend Message Send a text message:M >More >Messages >Create MessageInsert Pictures &

64Phone FeaturesPersonalizing FeaturesDial Number Call a number stored in the phonebook:M >More >Phonebook > entry to callVoice Dial Number

65Phone FeaturesMenu FeaturesSoft Keys & Menu Icons Change soft key labels and menu feature icons in the idle display:M >Settings >Personal

66Phone FeaturesDialing FeaturesCall MonitoringNetwork connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider'

67Phone Featuresprovider. For billing information, please contact your service provider directly.Handsfree FeaturesNote: The use of wireless devices

5Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Export Law Assurances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68Phone FeaturesData and Fax CallsAuto Hands-Free(car kit)Automatically route calls to a car kit when connected:M >Settings >Car Settings >A

69Phone FeaturesNetwork FeaturesPersonal Organizer FeaturesFeature DescriptionNetwork Settings View network information and adjust network settings:M

70Phone FeaturesSecurityNews and EntertainmentCalculator Calculate numbers:M >CalculatorCurrency Converter Convert currency:M >CalculatorM >

71Phone FeaturesDownload Game or Application Download a Brew game or application:M >Brew >Brew Shop, press START(-), select category, select ap

72Specific Absorption Rate DataThe model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a rad

73described in this user guide, is 1.30 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and regulatory

74The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological HealthConsumer Update on Mobile PhonesAdditional Health and Safety

75antenna—the primary source of the RF—and the person's head. The exposure to RF from mobile phones in which the antenna is located at greater d

76sheath). No statistically significant association was found between mobile phone use and acoustic neuroma. There was also no association between mo

77recommendations and scientific oversight of new CTIA-funded research based on such recommendations.Two other studies of interest have been reported

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

78mobile phones (a number increasing at a rate of about 1 million per month), about 4800 cases of brain cancer would be expected each year among thos

79•cooperate in providing mobile phone users with the best possible information on what is known about possible effects of mobile phone use on human

80•a hand-held phone with a built-in antenna connected to a different antenna mounted on the outside of the car or built into a separate package•a he

811. Muscat et al. Epidemiological Study of Cellular Telephone Use and Malignant Brain Tumors. In: State of the Science Symposium;1999 June 20; Long

82Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and CanadaWarrantyWhat Does this Warranty Cover?Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola

83ExclusionsNormal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.Batter

84Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or mod

85What Will Motorola Do?Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Softw

86THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE

87Product RegistrationOnline Product Registration:http://www.motorola.com/warranty Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new

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

88IndexAaccessories 12, 13, 17, 62accessory connector port 1active line indicator 22, 24alertcreating 71defined 43downloading 63, 70setting 64

89alert, turning off 19, 20, 51answer options 44answering 20call waiting 58canceling 51deleting 52dialed calls list 52dialing 19emergency num

90display (continued)menu icons, personalizing 65zooming in/out 47DTMF tonesactivating 66sending 53, 54, 66Eearpiece volume 19emergency number

91loud ring style 24, 43menu 21message waiting 22, 24missed call 54ring style 22, 24, 43roam 22, 23signal strength 22, 23silent ring style 24

92menu (continued)navigating 26using features 28view, changing 64menu indicator 21menu key 1, 26, 27messagemenu feature icon 21receiving 63sen

93security code 41time, setting 43turning on/off 18unlock code 41unlocking 18, 40, 41, 42phone numberactive line indicator 24active line, chang

94Sscreen saver 46security codechanging 41default 41forgetting 42send key 1, 19, 20, 52shortcuts 61, 65shortcuts icon 21signal strength indica

95unlock codebypassing 42changing 41default 18, 41entering 18, 40, 41forgetting 42Vvibrate alertsetting 64turning off 19, 20, 51vibrate ring a

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