Motorola V176 Specifications

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8essentials essentialsabout this guideThis guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows:Find it: Press M > Recent Calls > Dialed CallsThi

9essentials SIM cardYo ur Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains personal information such as your phone number and phonebook entries.Caution

10essentials battery chargingBefore you can use your phone you need to completely charge the battery. New batteries are not fully charged.Plug the tra

11essentials •It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times. If you notice a change in your battery life, it is

12essentials To end the call, close the flip or press P.answer a callWhen your phone rings and/or vibrates, just open the flip or press N to answer.To

13main attractions main attractionsmultimedia messagesFor more message features, see page 42.send a multimedia messageA Multimedia Messaging Service (

14main attractions To select a phonebook entry, highlight the entry and press the ADD key. Repeat to add other phonebook entries.To enter a new number

15basics basicsSee page 1 for a basic phone diagram.displayThe home screen displays when you turn on the phone. To dial a number from the home screen,

16basics Find it: Press M > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys > IconsStatus indicators can display at the top of the home screen:1 Sig

17basics 3Data Indicator − Shows connection status.4 Roam Indicator − Shows when your phone is seeking or using a network outside of your home network

18basics 7 Location Indicator − Shows when your phone can send location information Ö or not Ñ.8 Ring Style Indicator − Shows the ring style setting.9

19basics The following menu icons may be available, depending on your service provider and service subscription options.Some features require you to s

20basics •When an option has a list of possible settings, scroll left or right to select the setting.•When an option has a list of possible numeric va

21basics Press # in any text entry screen to select one of the following entry methods:Alternatively, you can select a text entry method in any text e

22basics using capitalizationPress 0 in any text entry screen to change text case. The following indicators show capitalization status:text entry meth

23basics iTAP® modePress # in a text entry screen to switch to iTAP mode. If you don’t see j or p, press M > Entry Setup to set iTAP mode as your p

24basics To enter text in tap mode, press a keypad key repeatedly to cycle through the letters and number on the key. Repeat this step to enter each l

25basics Tip: During a call, you may set your phone to mute by pressing M > Mute.navigation keyPress the navigation key S up, down, left, or right

26basics number. If that does not work, press M and enter your 6-digit security code instead.If you forget your security code: If you forget your secu

27customize customizering styleYour phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call, message, or other events. This ring and/or vibratio

1HELLOMOTO HELLOMOTOWelcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V176 wireless p

28customize time & dateTo set the time and date for your phone:Find it: Press M > Settings > Initial Setup > Time and DateNote: To choose

29customize display appearanceTo choose the colors that your phone uses for indicators, highlights, and soft key labels: Press M > Personalize >

30customize personal greetingsYou can create personal greetings that display when you turn on the phone:Find it: Press M > Personalize > Greetin

31calls callsThis chapter describes features related to making and answering calls.recent callsYour phone keeps lists of incoming and outgoing calls,

32calls redial1Press N from the home screen to see the Dialed Calls list. Or press M > Recent calls > Received Calls, Dialed Calls, or NotePad.2

33calls not call. These digits remain in the notepad even when you turn off the phone.To call the number, create a phonebook entry, or perform other o

34calls emergency callsYour service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers (such as 911) that you can call under any circumstances, eve

35calls You can set 1-Touch Dial to call the entries in your phone’s memory phonebook, your SIM card’s phonebook, or your Fixed Dial list:Find it: Pre

36calls To listen to your voicemail messages:Find it: Press M > Messages > VoicemailYour phone may prompt you to store your voicemail phone numb

37other features other featuresadvanced callingfeatureconference callAfter your first participant is connected, dial the next number, press N and then

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38other features change phone lineIf you have a SIM card for dual phone lines, you can change your line to make and receive calls from your other phon

39other features phonebookfeatureadd new entryIf you store your entry onto the SIM card, the phone number is together with SIM card. If you use a diff

40other features download ringtonesYou can try this function by sending from one handset to another one:M > Messages > Create > SMS/EMS or MM

41other features set category viewM > Phonebook > entry M > CategoryYo u c a n v i ew All entries or those in the predefined category such

42other features messagesFor basic multimedia message features, see page 13.copy multiple entriesCopy multiple phonebook entries between the phone and

43other features read old messagesRead old messages that people sent to you. M > Messages > InboxPress M to perform various operations on a mess

44other features chatpersonalizingsending and receiving vCardYou can send the vCard by sending MMS with attachment (vCard is the attachment). You also

45other features scrollSet the highlight bar to stop or wrap around in the menu lists:M > Settings > Initial Setup > Scrollring volumeM >

46other features shortcutsCreate a shortcut to a menu item:Highlight the menu item, then press and hold M. Use a shortcut:Press M, then press the shor

47other features call times & costsNetwork connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider’s network to t

3contents contentsHELLOMOTO . . . . . . . . . . 1Use and Care. . . . . . . . . . 7essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . 8about this guide . . . . . . 8

48other features handsfree operationNote: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always o

49other features turn off alarmWhen an alarm displays:To turn off the alarm, press the DISABLE key.To set the alarm to ring later, press the SNOOZE ke

50other features securityfun & gamesfeatureSIM PINLock or unlock the SIM card:M > Settings > Security > SIM PINCaution: If you enter an i

51troubleshooting troubleshootingcheck here firstIf your phone does not seem to work properly, look here first. If you still need help, see “service a

52troubleshooting no incoming call ring toneQuestion: Why don’t I hear a ring tone for incoming calls or messages?Answer: The volume may be set to lev

53 Specific Absorption Rate DataSAR DataThis model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.Your wireless phone

54 for use at the ear is 1.33 W/kg, and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.45 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among pho

IMPORTANT SAFETY ANDLEGAL INFORMATION >

A-2 Software Copyright Notice The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola and third-party software stored in semic

A-3ContentsContentsSafety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Exposure To Radio Frequenc

4contents other features . . . . . . . 37advanced calling . . . . 37phonebook . . . . . . . . 39messages . . . . . . . . . 42chat . . . . .

A-4Safety InformationSafety and General InformationSafety InformationThis section contains important information on the safe and efficient operation o

A-5Safety InformationDO NOT hold the external antenna when the mobile device is IN USE. Holding the external antenna affects call quality and may caus

A-6Safety InformationFollow Instructions to Avoid Interference ProblemsTurn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you t

A-7Safety InformationDriving PrecautionsCheck the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices in the area where you drive. Always obey them.When

A-8Safety InformationDamaged ProductsIf your mobile device or battery has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not us

A-9Safety InformationChoking HazardsYour mobile device or its accessories may include detachable parts, which may present a choking hazard to small ch

A-10Safety Informationcontinue to have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see a physician.

A-11WarrantyMotorola Limited Warranty for the United States and CanadaWarrantyWhat Does this Warranty Cover?Subject to the exclusions contained below,

A-12WarrantyExclusionsNormal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from covera

A-13WarrantyUnauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteratio

5 feature locatormain menunPhonebooksRecent Calls• Received calls• Dialed Calls• NotePad•Call Times• Call CostseMessage•Create•Inbox•Draft•Outbox•Quic

A-14WarrantyWho Is Covered?This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable.What Will Motorola Do?Motorola, at its

A-15WarrantyYou will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Cente

A-16WarrantyLaws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the

A-17Hearing Aid CompatibilityHearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile PhonesHearing Aid CompatibilitySome Motorola phones are measured for compatibility

A-18Hearing Aid Compatibilityprofessional may help you find results for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you

A-19WHO InformationInformation from the World Health OrganizationWHO I nformat ionPresent scientific information does not indicate the need for any sp

A-20Export Law AssurancesExport Law AssurancesExport Law AssurancesThis product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of Am

A-21Smart Practices While DrivingSmart Practices While DrivingSmart P ractice s While Driv ingDrive Safe, Call Smart SMCheck the laws and regulations

A-22Smart Practices While Drivingtakes attention away from your primary responsibility—driving safely.• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possi

6 settings menutRing Style•Style•DetailHCall Divert•Voice Calls• Fax Calls• Data Calls• Cancel All• Divert StatusUIn Call Setup• In-Call Timer• Call C

7 Use and CareTo care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from:liquids of any kindDon’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, s