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Motorola MOTORAZR V8 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MOTORAZR MORE HERE > >...
  • Page 3 HELLOMOTO Your MOTORAZR ™ V8 phone is slimmer, stronger, and smarter! • Your phone can recite text messages, incoming caller ID information, and menu items (page 30). An external touchscreen display puts control at your fingertips, without opening your phone, for music playback, messages, and recent phone calls (see your START HERE guide).
  • Page 4 Introducing your new MOTORAZR Charge Indicator Light Volume Keys Change alert profile in home screen, navigate menus. Side Select Key Take photo when flip is closed & camera is active. Micro-USB Port Insert battery charger & phone accessories. 2™ V8 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Camera Lens External Display See incoming call information, control music player when...
  • Page 5 Home Screen Service Provider 10/15/2008 10:10 Options Main Menu Note: This is the standard home screen and main menu layout. Your phone’s home screen and main menu may be different. To change your home screen shortcuts and main menu appearance, see your START HERE guide. Main Menu Press the centre key to open the Main Menu.
  • Page 6 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    contents safety information ......7 Notice....... 13 use and care .
  • Page 8 camera ....... . 46 video ....... . . 49 messages .

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.

  • Page 10: Rf Energy Interference

    Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.

  • Page 11: Hearing Aids

    Pacemakers If you have a pacemaker, consult your doctor before using this device. Persons with pacemakers should observe the following precautions: • ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimetres (8 inches) from your pacemaker when the mobile device is turned ON. •...

  • Page 12: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    If your mobile device or battery has been submerged in water, punctured or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to a Motorola Authorised Service Centre. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat...

  • Page 13: Batteries And Chargers

    Be careful when handling a charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola Original batteries and chargers. Caution: To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose of your battery in a fire.

  • Page 14: Glass Parts

    Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by a qualified service centre.

  • Page 15: Fcc Notice

    FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC- ID:xxxxxx on the product label. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 16 this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...

  • Page 17: Use And Care

    Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. If it does get wet, don’t try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or dryer, as this may damage the phone.

  • Page 18: Eu Conformance

    Approval Number. You can view your product’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (to R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/rtte. To find your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from your product’s label in the “Search” bar on the Web site.

  • Page 19: Recycling Information

    Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product should not be disposed of with household waste. Recycling Mobile Phones and Accessories Please do not dispose of mobile telephones or electrical accessories, such as chargers or headsets, with your household waste.

  • Page 20: Essentials

    Tip: Motorola batteries have circuitry that protects the to scroll to battery from damage from overcharging. to select it. This means a feature is network, SIM card, or subscription dependent and may not be available in all areas.
  • Page 21 Both your phone and the computer must be turned on, and your computer must have the correct software drivers installed. A Motorola Original USB cable and supporting software may be included with your phone. These tools also are sold separately.
  • Page 22 If your battery or mobile device has essentials been subjected to such damage, take it to a Motorola Authorised Service Center before using. Do not attempt to dry it with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.

  • Page 23: Basics

    basics display The home screen appears when you turn on the phone. Service Provider Date 10/15/2008 Feature Icons Left Soft Key Options Main Menu Label Note: Your home screen may look different, depending on your service provider. To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and Press the centre key open the main menu.
  • Page 24 Status indicators appear at the top of the home screen: Signal Strength Indicator – Show the strength of the wireless network connection. EDGE/GPRS Indicator – Shows when your phone is using a high-speed Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) network connection , or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection...

  • Page 25: Text Entry

    Profile Indicator – Shows the alert profile setting: = ring only = vibrate only Active Line Indicator – Shows indicate an active call, or to indicate when call forwarding is on. Battery Level Indicator – Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when your phone shows Low Battery.

  • Page 26: Word Mode

    text entry modes “word” mode (see page 24) Ê “abc” mode (see page 25) É numeric mode (see page 26) È symbol mode (see page 26) Ã To change text entry settings and languages: Find it: > Settings > Phone Settings > Text Entry Change text case: Press to change text case to all Ä...

  • Page 27: Abc Mode

    7 7 6 4 For example, if you press display might show: Press enter Prog & a space. Create Message Prog Press up/down to see other words. Press to select a word. Options Send To abc mode Press in a text entry screen to switch to “abc” text É...

  • Page 28: Volume

    numeric mode Press in a text entry screen until you see the number keys to enter the numbers you want. Tip: Just need one number? To enter a number quickly, press and hold a number key until the number appears. symbol mode Press in a text entry screen until you see...

  • Page 29: Side Select Key

    side select key The side select key gives you another way to do things. For example, when you scroll to a menu item, you can press the side select key to select it (instead of pressing Tip: From the home screen, press the side select key to activate the camera.

  • Page 30: Voice Commands

    • To call the number, press and hold the side select key. • To exit without calling, press the side select key briefly. voice commands You can use voice commands to tell your phone what to do. Note: Not all languages support voice commands. voice dial a call You can dial a contact list entry by speaking its name, or dial any phone number by speaking its digits.

  • Page 31: Voice Activate Phone Functions

    voice activate phone functions You can use voice commands to open applications and perform many basic phone functions. Press and hold the external voice command key on the side of your phone. The phone prompts you to say a command. Wait for the beep, then say a command from the list.

  • Page 32: Talking Phone

    Tip: Press and release the voice command key on the side of your phone to see the list of voice commands. talking phone Set your phone to recite incoming caller ID information, read the names of menu features or contact list entries, read messages you receive, and provide audio feedback for phone functions.

  • Page 33: Lock & Unlock External Keys

    work, press to enter your six-digit security code instead. If you forget other codes: If you forget your security code, SIM PIN code, PIN2 code, or call barring password, contact your service provider. lock & unlock external keys You can lock the external phone keys when the phone flip is closed, to prevent accidental key presses (for example, when carrying your phone in a purse or pocket).

  • Page 34: Lock & Unlock Phone

    lock & unlock phone You can lock your phone to keep others from using it. To lock or unlock your phone, you need the four-digit unlock code. To manually lock your phone: Find it: > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Lock Now To automatically lock your phone whenever you turn it off: Find it:...

  • Page 35: Personalise

    personalise profiles You can quickly change your phone’s alert style or profile to match your activity or environment. Each profile uses a different set of ringtones or vibrations for incoming calls and other events. The alert profile indicator shows at the top of the home screen: Ring Only Vibrate Only To change your profile: From the home screen, press...

  • Page 36: Create A New Profile

    Note: You can’t set a ringtone for the Silent alert style, or change some settings for some alert styles. Find it: > Settings > Profiles > Alert Style > alert style Press left/right to select the alerts tab volume tab , messages tab Press up/down to scroll to the alert or volume...

  • Page 37: Time & Date

    edit or delete profiles To edit a profile: Find it: > Settings > Profiles, scroll to the profile, press Options > Edit Note: You can’t edit the Silent profile, or change some settings for some profiles. To delete a user-defined profile: Find it: >...

  • Page 38: Themes

    To set the date format in the home screen: Find it: > Settings > Phone Settings > Time & Date > Date Format To set your time zone: Find it: > Settings > Phone Settings > Time & Date > Time Zone, then select a city in your time zone. Shortcut: Press keypad keys to enter the first letters of the city you want.

  • Page 39: Display Appearance

    The Wallpaper appears as a background image in your home screen. The Screensaver appears in the display when no activity is detected for a specified time. To set the delay interval, see the following section. Skins set the look and feel of your phone’s display. To reset the standard settings for a modified theme: Find it: >...

  • Page 40: Answer Options

    Note: To see the screensaver, the Display Timeout setting must be greater than the Screensaver Timeout setting. Tip: To extend battery life, turn off the screensaver. answer options You can use different ways to answer an incoming call. To turn on or turn off an answer option: Find it: >...

  • Page 41: Calls

    calls turn off a call alert Press the external volume keys on the side of your phone to turn off the ringer before answering a call. recent calls Your phone keeps lists of incoming and outgoing calls, even for calls that didn’t connect. The most recent calls are listed first.

  • Page 42: Return A Call

    If you hear an engaged signal and see Call Failed, press or Retry to redial the number. When the call goes through, your phone shows Connected and connects the call. return a call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and shows X Missed Calls, where X is the number of missed calls.

  • Page 43: Emergency Calls

    emergency calls Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911 or 112, that you can call at any time, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Note: Check with your service provider, as emergency numbers vary by country.

  • Page 44: Entertainment

    entertainment music player For basic music player instructions, see your START HERE guide. set default format and bit rate for Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 11 lets you adjust format and bit rate settings to optimize sound quality or increase the number of song files you can store on your phone.

  • Page 45: Play Music (Flip Open)

    convert iTunes AAC files to MP3 files on your computer Use the iTunes desktop application to convert standard iTunes AAC files to MP3 files that are compatible with Windows Media Player 11. Note: The iTunes desktop application can only convert AAC files ripped from a music CD.
  • Page 46 When a song is playing, press Options to select music player options: options Hide Hide the music player while music plays. To see the music player again, go to the home screen, then press Manage Show song Properties, such as file name, type, and size.

  • Page 47: Browser

    customize the music player Find it: , press Options > Setup You can select the following options: options Shuffle Play songs in a random order. Auto-Repeat Replay the song or playlist when the last file finishes playing. Stereo Effects Set Spatial Audio and Bass Boost to customize sound. Internet Connection Set your Internet connection preferences.

  • Page 48: Camera

    To bookmark the current Web page, press Options > Active Page > Add Bookmark. To go to a bookmarked Web page, press Options > My Bookmarks > bookmark. To upload a video to a video blog site, see your START HERE guide.
  • Page 49 • To send the photo in a message, press Send (see page 51). • To discard the photo, press the clear/back key • To select other photo options, press Options. You can choose to Save Only, Discard, Send to (message, email, or Bluetooth connection), Apply to (wallpaper, screensaver, new or existing contact), Edit, or Print via (Bluetooth connection or...

  • Page 50: Camera Settings

    camera settings When the viewfinder is active, press Options to select camera options: options Capture Take a photo. Go to My Media See, edit, and delete stored pictures and photos. Video Mode Switch to the video camera. Auto-Timer Set a timer for the camera to take a photo. Multi-Shot Set the camera to take multiple photos in sequence.

  • Page 51: Video

    video To record and play a video, and upload a video to a video blog Web site, see your START HERE guide. set video recording options When the video camera viewfinder is active, press Options to set video recording options: options Capture Begin video recording.
  • Page 52 options Delete Delete the video. Zoom Show the video at actual size, or scale the video to fit the viewing area. Send to Send the video in a message or email, or send it to another device over a Bluetooth connection. Use Bluetooth/Use Handset When Bluetooth power is on, select Use Bluetooth to route the audio soundtrack (if available) to a...

  • Page 53: Messages

    messages text messaging send a text message A text message can contain text and pictures, sounds, or other media objects. You can add multiple pages to a message, and put text and media objects on each page. You can send a message to other compatible phones, or to email addresses.

  • Page 54: Receive A Text Message

    Press Send to send the message. Your phone might tell you that this is a multimedia message, if it contains multiple pages or media objects. Some phones or networks don’t support multimedia messages. Press Yes to send the message. To save or cancel the message, press Options >...
  • Page 55 additional message & email features features send a prewritten quick note > Messages > Templates > Text Templates > quick note, press Options > Send To create a new quick note: > Messages > Templates > Text Templates, press Options > Create template set up email accounts You can set up and use multiple email accounts on your phone:...
  • Page 56 features read old email > Messages > Email Press Options to perform various operations on a message. store message objects Go to a multimedia message page, then press Options > Store. create folder Create a personal folder to store your messages.

  • Page 57: Instant Messaging

    instant messaging Use instant messaging to share messages with your friends in real time. Find it: > Office Tools > IM, scroll to your IM account, press Log In If you don’t have an IM account, select New Account to create one.

  • Page 58: Connections

    connections MOTOSYNC You can use several different over-the-air connection methods to synchronize information between your phone and a remote server. MOTOSYNC with Exchange ActiveSync Use the Internet to synchronize your phone’s contact list, calendar entries, and email with an email account on a Microsoft® Exchange 2003 server. set up Exchange ActiveSync Confirm that the Mobility option is enabled on the email account, and that data service is activated with...

  • Page 59: File Manager

    To manually synchronize your contacts, calendar, and email: Find it: > Office Tools > MOTOSYNC > Exchange ActiveSync > Synchronise Now The first synchronization may take several minutes, depending on the amount of data in your contacts list, calendar, and email on the Exchange 2003 server. MOTOSYNC with SyncML Call a SyncML Internet server and synchronize your phone’s contact list and calendar entries...

  • Page 60: Cable Connections

    USB cable into your phone’s micro-USB port. Connect the other end of the cable to the computer. Note: A Motorola Original USB cable and supporting software may be included with your phone. These tools also are sold separately. Check your computer to determine the type of cable you need.

  • Page 61: Bluetooth® Wireless

    To print an image over a USB PictBridge connection: Connect your phone to a PictBridge-compatible printer, and use the print connection setting on your phone (press > Settings > Connections > USB Setting > USB Printing). Select the image(s) you want to print, then press Options >...

  • Page 62: Copy Files To Another Device

    use a Bluetooth headset or handsfree car kit Before you try to connect your phone to a handsfree device, make sure the device is on and ready in pairing or bonding mode (see the device user’s guide). You can connect your phone with only one device at a time. Find it: >...

  • Page 63: Send A Photo To A Printer

    If necessary, enter the device passkey (such as 0000), and press OK to connect to the device. receive files from another device Before you try to receive a file from another device, make sure your phone’s Bluetooth power is on (see page 59).

  • Page 64: Advanced Bluetooth Features

    advanced Bluetooth features Note: A device is recognized after you connect to it once (see page 60). features pair with recognized device Press > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, press left/right to select the My Devices list, press up/down to scroll to the device name, press to connect.

  • Page 65: Phone Updates

    phone updates Sometimes, we think of ways to make your phone’s software faster or more efficient after you’ve purchased your phone. You can find out if your phone can be updated at: www.hellomoto.com/update Note: Software updates do not affect your contact list or other personal entries or files.

  • Page 66: Other Features

    other features advanced calling To use voice commands for calling, see page 28. features speed dial Your phone can store nine phone numbers that you can call with a single keypress. To store a speed dial phone number: > Settings > Call Settings > Speed Dial > speed dial location To call a speed dial number, press and hold the single-digit speed dial number for one second.
  • Page 67 features call waiting When you’re on a call, you’ll hear an alert if you receive a second call. Press to answer the new call. • To switch between calls, press Switch. • To connect the two calls, press Link. • To end the call on hold, press Options >...
  • Page 68 features change phone line If you have a dual-line-enabled SIM card, you can change your line to make and receive calls from your other phone number: > Settings > Call Settings > In-Call Setup > Active Line The active line indicator shows the active phone line (see illustration on page 23).

  • Page 69: Contacts

    features DTMF tones Activate DTMF tones: > Settings > Call Settings > In-Call Setup > DTMF Send DTMF tones during a call: Press number keys hyphenation Set your phone to add hyphens to phone numbers you enter: > Settings > Call Settings > In-Call Setup >...
  • Page 70 features add new contact > Contacts, press Options > Create New Contact For a contact stored in phone memory: Press left/right to select the contact details tab , picture ID tab , alerts tab . Press up/down to scroll to information you wish to change, then press the centre key select it.
  • Page 71 features add additional phone number or email address to contact > Contacts, scroll to the contact, press Options > Edit Contact, press left/right to select the details Press up/down to scroll to an empty Number or Email field, then press the centre key Note: This option isn’t available for contacts stored on the SIM card.
  • Page 72 features set category view > Contacts, press Options > Filter by You can show contacts in a predefined category (Family, Friends, Work), or contacts in a category that you create (select Create New Category). set alert(s) or picture ID for category Assign a distinctive call alert (ringer ID), message alert, or picture ID for contacts in a specified category:...
  • Page 73 features copy all contacts to SIM card Copy all contacts from phone memory to the SIM card: > Contacts, press Options > Manage Contacts > Copy All to SIM Card synchronise contacts synchronise your contact list over-the-air direct to a corporate Microsoft®...

  • Page 74: Advanced Personalizing

    features import vCard Import contact information from a vCard file stored on your phone. > Contacts, press Options > Manage Contacts > Import vCard store owner’s information Store information about yourself on your phone. > Contacts, press Options > Manage Contacts >...
  • Page 75 features date view Show or turn off the date in the home screen: From the home screen, press Options > Customise Home > Date. reset settings Reset default settings for all options except the unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: >...

  • Page 76: Call Times & Costs

    call times & costs Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing . This time includes engaged signals and ringing. The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider.

  • Page 77: Handsfree

    handsfree Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving. Additionally, the use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products.

  • Page 78: Personal Organiser

    features software update Your service provider can send updated phone software over the air to your phone. When your phone receives a software update, you can install it immediately, or defer installation until later. To install a deferred software update: >...
  • Page 79 features see calendar event > Office Tools > Calendar > event To edit event details, press Options > Edit. calendar event reminder When the display shows and sounds an event reminder: To see reminder details, select Open Event. To close the reminder, press Dismiss. send calendar event to another device Send a calendar event to another phone, computer, or device:...
  • Page 80 features task list Create a checklist of tasks you need to perform, and set your phone to notify you when task deadlines arrive: > Office Tools > Task List notes Write and store notes on your phone: > Office Tools > Notepad other features—personal organiser features record voice note...

  • Page 81: Security

    features calculator > Office Tools > Calculator currency converter > Office Tools > Calculator, press Options > Set Exchange Rate, enter exchange rate, press Set, enter amount, press Options > Convert Currency security features SIM PIN Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times before the correct code, your SIM card is disabled, and your display shows SIM is blocked.

  • Page 82: Fun & Games

    fun & games features manage music and sounds Manage music and ringtones that you have downloaded: Press Scroll to a sound file, then press Options to delete, rename, copy, move, send, or apply it. You can’t perform some operations on some copyrighted or pre-installed files.
  • Page 83 features start a game or application Start a Java™ game or application: > Games > game or application use SIM applications Your SIM card may contain additional applications that add features and functionality to your phone. Contact your service provider for information.

  • Page 84: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    Specific Absorption Rate Data This model meets international guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age...
  • Page 85 Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. 2. Please see the Safety and General Information section about body worn operation.

  • Page 86: Who Information

    WHO Information Information from the World Health Organisation Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If you are concerned, you may want to limit your own or your children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using handsfree devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body.

  • Page 87: Open Source Software Information

    OSS Information For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source code being made publicly available by Motorola related to software used in this Motorola mobile device you may email your request to ossmanagement@motorola.com. Optionally, you may choose to send your request in writing to: MOTOROLA, INC.

  • Page 88: Index

    index abc mode 25 accessories 18, 59, 75 active line indicator 23 active line, change 66 aircraft mode 81 airpcraft mode 21, 29 alarm clock 76 alert set 27, 33, 36 turn off 26, 39 alert profile 33 alert style profiles 23 animation 80 answer a call 38 audio player 42...
  • Page 89 certificate management 79 clear/back key 24 clock 35, 72 codes 30, 32 conference call 65 contact list add entry 68 filter 70 picture ID 40 send contact 71 synchronise 71 synchronize 56, 57 view 70 costs, track 74 data call 74 date 35, 73 delete data 73 delete text 24...
  • Page 90 IM 55 IM indicators 22 in-call indicator 23 Incoming Call message 40 information services 54 instant messaging. See IM international access code 64 keypad 38 keypad volume, adjust 33, 34 language 72 light alert 69 linking. See Bluetooth wireless location indicator 22 lock application 79 external keys 31...
  • Page 91 store 68 your number 66 photo 46, 80 picture 80 picture ID 40, 69 PIN code 30, 79 PIN2 code 30, 66 predictive text entry 24 printing 59, 61 profile indicator 23 profiles 23, 33 quick note 53 received calls 39 recent calls 39 redial 39 reminders 72...
  • Page 92 unlock application 79 external keys 31 phone 30, 32 SIM card 79 unlock code 30, 32 USB cables 58 vibrate mode 27 vibrate profile 33 video 49, 80 video blog 45 voice command key 2, 28 voice commands 28 voice dial 28, 75 voice note 78 voicemail 41 voicemail message indicator 41...
  • Page 94 www.motorola.com...

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