Motorola MicroTAC SC-725 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 United States to meet Motorola’s exacting specifications and world-class quality standards. During development, our laboratory testing team took the durable SC-725 phone through its paces. They cooked it, steamed it, shook it, shocked it, dusted it, and dropped it—and the phone still worked! We are confident that the one you purchased will meet your own exacting standards.
  • Page 2: Guide Overview

    Here’s an idea of what you’ll learn in each chapter: Introduction There are many exciting features on your SC-725 phone, like the new, enlarged display and a clock that sets itself automatically. Find out exactly what’s in store by turning to the “Introduction”...
  • Page 3 The Works When you’re ready to get into the more advanced features your SC-725 phone has to offer, just turn to page 52 for “The Works.” Learn about everything from navigating the menu system to elec- tronically locking your phone.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction What’s New........6 Highlights .
  • Page 5 Using Messaging Introduction........44 Receiving Messages .
  • Page 6: What's New

    SC-725 phone automatically switches between high capacity CDMA digital and traditional analog systems. Just look what else your new SC-725 phone has to offer: Real Time Clock When CDMA digital service is active on your phone, a Real Time Clock that automatically updates itself will appear on the display along with today’s date to help keep you on time! See page 26.
  • Page 7: Messaging Menu

    Auto Hyphen Now your phone numbers are easier to read too! When Auto Hyphen is turned ON, all of the phone numbers in your SC-725 phone’s memory will be automatically hyphenated. See page 93. Turn the page for more new features.
  • Page 8: Silent Mode

    91. Quad Number Your SC-725 phone can be activated with up to four unique phone numbers. You could use one number for personal use, one for busi- ness, and the other two for cities that you travel to frequently. Turn to Changing Your Number to learn how to select an appropriate number.
  • Page 9: Highlights

    Also, if you’re already a MicroTAC happy to know that many of your MicroTAC phone accessories can be used with your SC-725 phone. In fact, your SC-725 phone uses many of the same keystrokes. So, if you’re familiar with MicroTAC phones, you’re familiar with the SC-725 phone!
  • Page 10: Important Safety Information

    Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Antenna Care Phone Operation Safety Information Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
  • Page 11 Safety Information Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains, touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
  • Page 12 Electronic Devices Aircraft Blasting Areas Safety Information Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 13: Air Bags

    If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Your Motorola cellular radiotelephone is designed for excellent durability under normal use conditions. Protect your cellular telephone from water damage that could result from spills or excessive exposure to rain.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Your phone came with at least one battery and one of a variety of chargers, such as the dual pocket IntelliCharge E•P Charger shown on the next page. Batteries Your SC-725 phone can use Nickel Cad- mium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Alkaline, or Lithium Ion MicroTac batteries. The bat- ™...
  • Page 15 Charger or with one of a variety of desktop chargers. All SC-725 phones have an Internal Rapid Charger built right in that can be used with either an AC adapter or a cigarette lighter adapter. Your phone came with either an AC adapter or a desktop charger.
  • Page 16: Installing The Battery

    Battery Storage Case Installing the Battery Your phone’s batteries are shipped uncharged, protected by a plastic storage case. You should use this case to store and carry batteries. The storage case prevents objects from touching the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage from a short circuit. To begin using your MicroTAC plastic storage case and remove the battery.
  • Page 17: Removing Batteries

    Installing the Battery Battery Installation Find the imprinted arrows on the back of your phone and the release latch on the top rear of the battery. 1. Place the battery on the back of your phone so that the release latch is just below the bottom of the arrows. 2.
  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery With the Internal Rapid Charger Believe it or not, there’s a battery charger built right into your phone! If your phone came with an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter, you can plug your phone directly into a power supply and charge the battery –...
  • Page 19 Charging the Battery With a Desktop Charger If you have a desktop charger: 1. Plug the AC adapter, with the half moon facing down, into the back of the charger. 2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a wall socket. You can now begin charging your batteries! The front pocket can be used to charge a battery by itself or attached to a phone.
  • Page 20 Charging the Battery Desktop Charger Charging Times Locate your battery and charger type to determine approximate charging time: Rapid E•P NiCd Approx. Batteries 1 - 1.5 hrs. NiMH Approx. Batteries 1 - 1.5 hrs. LiIon Approx. Batteries 4 hrs. Caution: DO NOT leave a battery in any charger for over 24 hours.
  • Page 21 Charging the Battery Desktop Charger Charging Times The time it takes for your battery to obtain a full charge is affected by a variety of factors, including: • Temperature Batteries should be at or near room temperature when charging. To prolong battery life and charge capacity, avoid exposing your batteries to temperatures below 10 C (14 F) or above 45 C (113 F).
  • Page 22: Phone Overview

    Illustration Reference (inside cover) Phone Overview Power Key ¡ Turns the phone ON and OFF. Dedicated Message Key ø Opens messaging menus. Function Keys ƒ Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary functions of other keys. See page 34. ‰...
  • Page 23: Using The Smart Button

    Using the Smart Button Easily recognized in this User’s Guide by n your phone’s display by – the handy Smart Button puts a variety of functions § right at your fingertip. The Smart Button Use the Smart Button’s fingertip convenience for: Opening Your Phone Book Simply press when your phone is idle to open the Phone Book...
  • Page 24: Turning Your Phone On

    Turning Your Phone On The next few pages will introduce you to the basic features of your SC-725 phone. Once you learn these, you’ll be hooked. But don’t stop with “The Basics”– there’s so much more to know! In the chapters that follow, we’ll take you step-by-step through every one of your SC-725 phone’s features –...
  • Page 25 The back light will come back on as soon you press a key or open the phone. Turn the page to learn about your SC-725’s expanded display screen and all of its helpful indicators. icon...
  • Page 26: Reading The Indicators

    Reading the Indicators 07/07/97 Signal Strength (1) Displays the strength of the connection between your phone and Strong the local cellular system. Clock (2) When your phone is on a CDMA digital network, the display Weak shows the current time and date transmitted by your digital Service Provider.
  • Page 27: In Use

    Reading the Indicators In Use (4) Appears when a call is in progress. Roam (5) Lights up when your phone accesses a cellular service outside of your home system. When you leave your cellular service area, your phone roams (seeks another cellular system). No Service (6) Appears when calls cannot be placed or received from your location.
  • Page 28: Incoming Call Indicator

    Reading the Indicators Detailed Battery Level Reading ƒ Press then press the battery level. The bar graph in the display represents the battery level. The higher the graph, the closer the battery is to full charge. Full Charge Important: If the phone is being powered externally–from the cigarette lighter adapter for example–you will see: Incoming Call Indicator The Incoming Call Indicator on the top of your phone flashes red...
  • Page 29: Placing And Ending Calls

    Placing and Ending Calls First check that your phone is ON. To place a call: 1. Extend the antenna completely for best performance. 2. Open keypad cover to expose the keypad. 3. Enter the number you want to call, for example: 555-1234. Ç...
  • Page 30: Receiving Calls

    Caller ID Answering a Call Ending a Call Unanswered Call Indicator Receiving Calls Your phone is ringing and/or vibrating. • It must be ON to receive calls. If Caller ID* service is active on your phone, you can see who’s calling before you answer! The display will show either your caller’s name (if it’s in your Phone Book) or your caller’s number.
  • Page 31: Redialing Numbers

    Redialing Numbers If you hear a fast busy signal and see Press SND to Redial, the cellular system is too busy to handle your call. To automatically redial: æ Press Press Smart Button. Redialing You will see: Your phone will automatically redial the number for the next four minutes.
  • Page 32 Display Last Ten Numbers Dialed Redialing Numbers Your phone keeps track of the last ten numbers you’ve dialed. ‰ 1. Press then press The display will show the last number you dialed. 2. Use the volume keys to scroll up or down through the last ten numbers, starting with the most recent call.
  • Page 33: Basic Tone Controls

    1. Press then press the microphone. You will see: Muted. ƒ 2. Press then press resume your conversation. The following page will provide more information on the SC-725 phone’s shortcuts. High Volume High Volume fl to mute fl again to Adjusting...
  • Page 34: Your Phone & Its Shortcuts

    Your Phone & Its Shortcuts Throughout this guide you will see simple ways to reach some of your phone’s features. If you’ve owned a Motorola phone before, many of these shortcuts will already be familiar to you. The Usual Shortcuts You’ll notice the words “batt,”...
  • Page 35 Your Phone & Its Shortcuts...
  • Page 36: Using Memory

    Do you have places to go and people to see? Too many phone numbers to remember? Let your phone remember them for you. Your SC-725 phone’s internal Phone Book can store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access on the go.
  • Page 37: Making The Most Of Memory

    Making the Most of Memory Each phone number is stored in a “memory location” numbered 01-99. You can arrange your Phone Book for convenient recall by storing related numbers in groups. For example, store your most important numbers in locations 01-09, then you can use the Turbo Dial keys to call them with the push of a button.
  • Page 38: Storing

    Storing Names & Numbers To take advantage of your phone’s internal Phone Book, you’ll first want to store some names and numbers into memory. 1. Enter the phone number you want to store. ¬ 2. Press to begin storing. The phone will prompt you for a memory location.
  • Page 39: Entering Names

    Entering Names When the display shows Alpha or Press •, you can use the keypad to produce any letter in the alphabet. For example, press ¤ to enter the letters “A,” “B,” or “C” as shown: press 1 time to insert an "A" press 2 times to insert a "B"...
  • Page 40: Recalling

    Recall by Name Recall from Memory Using the Smart Button Once you’ve stored names and numbers, simply press the Smart Button to open your Phone Book. You can then recall numbers by name and instantly place calls–just press & hold the Smart Button. 1.
  • Page 41 Recall from Memory Each name and number you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them by memory location. ‰ 1. Press then enter the two-digit memory loca- tion of the phone number you’re looking for.
  • Page 42: Turbo Dial

    Super Speed Dial If you know the memory location of the number you want to call, try the Super Speed Dial function: 1. Enter the two-digit memory location 01-99. 2. Press & hold Smart Button to place the call. æ Press to place the call.
  • Page 43 Scratchpad For quick notes on-the-fly, you can use the built-in Scratchpad. The Scratchpad remembers the last phone number that was on your display. If you are on the phone and your party gives you another number, just enter the number into the Scratchpad to place the call or store the number later.
  • Page 44: Using Messaging

    Using Messaging * Just press the dedicated Message Key to open your SC-725 phone’s new and easy Messaging Menu. Through this menu, you can view Caller IDs, check your Voice Mail, and read your pager-like alphanumeric Messages. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 45: Receiving Messages

    If your phone is ON and you receive a Caller ID, Voice Mail, or alphanumeric message: 1. An alert sounds or vibrates: • Your SC-725 phone will beep or vibrate three times. See Ring/Vib Select on page 73 to set your phone’s alert. 2. An indicator appears on the display: Appears when you receive a Caller ID or alphanumeric •...
  • Page 46: Viewing Your Caller Ids

    Memory Viewing Your Caller IDs * Your SC-725 phone supports Caller ID service which lets you see who’s calling before you answer. The Caller IDs for the last 16 dif- ferent callers are stored in a special memory so they can be viewed at any time.
  • Page 47 Caller ID Options While viewing Caller IDs, just press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted Caller ID. 6. Press to open Function Menu. Go To Exit Delete Messaging Message Menu 7. Press volume keys to scroll to the desired option, then press Smart Button to select: Go To Msg Menu the Messaging Menu.
  • Page 48: Checking Your Voice Mail

    Checking Your Voice Mail * When you receive Voice Mail, your Service Provider sends a notifi- cation to your phone. You can check your Voice Mail at any time by following these simple steps. 1. Press to open Messaging Menu. 2.
  • Page 49 Voice Mail Options While checking Voice Mail, just press the Message Key to see the available options. 5. Press to open Function Menu. Go To Exit Messaging Menu 6. Press volume keys to scroll to the desired option, then press Smart Button to select: Go To Msg Menu the Messaging Menu.
  • Page 50: Reading Your Messages

    locked msg more msgs to left Call Back Store to Memory Reading Your Messages * Your phone can receive alphanumeric messages just like a pager. The message memory stores up to 60 messages (depending on the size) so they can be read at any time. 1.
  • Page 51: Message Options

    Message Options While reading your messages, just press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted message. 7. Press to open Function Menu. Go To Exit Delete Delete All Messaging Message Messages Menu 8. Press volume keys to scroll to the desired option, then press Smart Button to select: Go To Msg Menu the Messaging Menu.
  • Page 52: The Works

    The Works Introducing the Menu Features The SC-725 cellular phone is loaded with handy features that can help make life easier, more productive, and just a bit more exciting. The phone’s user-friendly menu system will help you find what you need quickly and easily. Each of the icons that appear in your phone’s display represents a menu.
  • Page 53: Previous User Compatibility

    Now it’s time to take the plunge. Move at your own pace, experiment, and have fun! Previous User Compatibility If you are already familiar with previous Motorola cellular phones, you can use your phone’s through the menu system. Shortcuts Experienced Motorola Users: Watch for the will find many of the same key sequences that you have used with...
  • Page 54: The Internal Phone Book

    In “Using Memory” you learned how to store and recall phone numbers with your internal Phone Book. You can access the same features using the SC-725 phone’s convenient menu system–the choice is yours! We’ll also show you how to use your phone’s advanced memory features.
  • Page 55 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: P hone P hone B ook B ook p. 54 R e c a l l B y R e c a l l B y N a m e N a m e p.
  • Page 56 Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press Smart Button to select Phone Book. Press to scroll to the following features: Recall By Name Recall By Name Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically with the Phone Book menu.
  • Page 57: Phone Book Status

    Recall By Location Each name and number you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them by memory location with the Phone Book menu. 4. Press Smart Button to select Recall By Location.
  • Page 58 Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press Smart Button to select Phone Book. Press to scroll to the following features: Store New Number Store New Number You can use the menu system to store names and numbers in the Phone Book.
  • Page 59: Pause Dialing

    Pause Dialing When you call automated systems like Voice Mail, a recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers, account numbers, etc. You can make using automated systems easy by storing these numbers in the same memory location as the automated system’s access number. Just separate the numbers with “pauses”–special characters that tell your phone to wait before sending additional numbers–and store the string in the same way you would other numbers.
  • Page 60: Editing A Memory Location

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press Smart Button to select Phone Book. Press to scroll to the following features: Edit Memory Editing a Memory Location After you have stored names and numbers in the Phone Book, you can edit entries at any time by location or name.
  • Page 61 Editing a Memory Location 8. Enter your changes to the phone number. Ç Press to erase one digit at a time. Ç Press & hold 9. Press Smart Button when you finish editing the phone number. The display will show the location where your number is currently stored.
  • Page 62: Viewing Your Number

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press Smart Button to select Phone Book. Press to scroll to the following features: View My Number Viewing Your Number Use this feature to view your cellular phone’s currently active phone number.
  • Page 63: Number Preference

    Number Preference When Placing Calls: If you prefer to see the phone number ( instead of the name ( Calling Jane Smith call from your Phone Book, just turn Number Preference ON. When Receiving Calls: If you subscribe to Caller ID, your phone automatically looks up the caller’s name in your Phone Book and flashes it in the display ( Smith ).
  • Page 64: Using Call Timers

    Call Timers Your SC-725 phone is equipped with three visual and three audible Call Timers to help you manage your time. The three visual timers record the time spent talking on your phone just like a stop watch. The three audible timers can be set to beep at specific intervals so that you can keep track of air-time without...
  • Page 65 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Ph one Ph one Bo ok Bo ok p. 54 Timer s Timer s p. 64 I n d i v i du a l I n d i v i du a l X X : X X : XX X X : X X : XX p.
  • Page 66: View Individual Timer

    Getting to Call Timers... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Timers and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Individual XX:XX:XX Resettable Time XXXXX c View Individual Timer The Individual Timer records the air-time of the most recent call or the call in progress in hours, minutes, and seconds.
  • Page 67: View Cumulative Timer

    View Cumulative Timer This non-resettable timer records your phone’s total air-time (in minutes) since the day you began using your phone. 4. The display will show your air-time in minutes since your phone was activated. º 5. Press to exit the menu, or you may scroll to other features.
  • Page 68: One Minute Audible Timer

    Getting to Call Timers... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Timers and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: One Minute Timer Off c Repeating Timer Off c One Minute Audible Timer Turn this feature ON to hear a beep 10 seconds before the end of every minute during a call.
  • Page 69 Single Audible Timer You can set the Single Timer to beep once at a time that you select – from 11-999 seconds. The party on the other end will not hear the beep. 4. Press Smart Button to toggle Single Timer On or Single Timer Off.
  • Page 70: Setting Tone Control

    Tone Control If you’ve been reading along diligently, this may be a good time for a break—put your feet up and have some fun with the Tone Controls. Use these features to select Silent Mode, personalize your phone’s ringer styles, or turn them off for some peace and quiet.
  • Page 71 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Pho ne Pho ne Boo k Boo k p. 54 Timer s Timer s p. 64 Tone Tone Contr o l Contr o l p. 70 S i l e n t S i l e n t M o d e O f f M o d e O ff...
  • Page 72: Select Ringer Style

    Silent Mode. Select Ringer Style Your SC-725 phone offers you nine different ringer styles. After selecting a ringer, your phone will demonstrate the new ringer style. Keep in mind: If you have VibraCall demonstrate a new vibration style.
  • Page 73: Ringer/Vib Select

    Ringer/Vib Select The VibraCall ™ alert is ideal when you need to be discreet or in noisy places where you might not hear the ringer. Just select and your phone’s ringer will be replaced by gentle Vibrate Only vibrations. Or have it all by selecting have your phone vibrate three times then ring.
  • Page 74: Keypad Tones

    Getting to Tone Control... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Tone Control and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Keypad Tones On DTMF Select Keypad Tones Keypad Tones are the sounds made when your phone’s keys are pressed.
  • Page 75: Service Tones

    ƒ Press then press Smart Button, then ‹ and continue with step 4. You can still use automated calling systems with Transmit DTMF OFF. When the system prompts you for input, follow this sequence to transmit the tones: 1. Enter the numbers you need to transmit. then ‰...
  • Page 76: Lock/Security Features

    Lock/Security While you probably would not want to leave your phone unattended, your SC-725 phone has a number of built-in security features to prevent unauthorized use. In this chapter you will learn how to: • lock and unlock your phone •...
  • Page 77 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Pho ne Pho ne Boo k Boo k p. 54 T imer s T imer s p. 64 T one T one C ontr o l C ontr o l p.
  • Page 78: Auto Lock

    Getting to Lock/Security... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Lock Secure and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Auto Lock Off Auto Lock Turn this feature ON and your phone will automatically lock itself each time the phone is turned OFF.
  • Page 79: Emergency Call

    Emergency Call You can make an emergency call even when your phone is locked. ⁄ Just press and hold . First you’ll need to store an emergency number or the number of a close friend or relative in your mem- ory location 01.
  • Page 80: Change Lock Code

    Getting to Secure Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Lock Secure and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to Secure Options Submenu and press Smart Button to select. Enter your six-digit secure code and scroll to the following features: Secure Options...
  • Page 81: Master Reset

    Master Reset Use this feature to reset all user-selectable options back to their original factory settings. Keep in mind: Once you select this feature, the reset process cannot be canceled or reversed. º 5. Press to exit the menu if you do not want to reset your phone’s options.
  • Page 82: Service Level

    Service Level 4 Service Level When loaning your SC-725 phone to others, you may want to restrict call placement or hide memory information. Your phone has two service levels that allow you to control the types of outgoing calls that can be made from your phone.
  • Page 83 Your A-Key feature acts like a PIN code and helps to protect your phone from unauthorized users. Contact your Service Provider for your personalized A-Key number. Keep in mind: This feature should only be programmed once. To activate your SC-725’s A-Key feature: ¤ fi 1. Press will see your phone’s active phone number.
  • Page 84: Phone Options

    Phone Options The Phone Options menu is your “command center” for adjust- ing the way your phone sends and receives calls. You can fine tune your phone for optimal performance, view information about your phone’s settings, and much more. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 85 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Ph one Ph one Bo ok Bo ok p. 54 Ti mers Ti mers p. 64 To ne To ne Co ntro l Co ntro l p. 70 Lo ck Lo ck Se cure...
  • Page 86: Changing Your Number

    Getting to Phone Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Change Number Changing Your Number Your phone can be activated with up to four unique phone num- bers.
  • Page 87 Selecting a System Mode If you want to get into the nitty-gritty of your cellular phone’s opera- tion, read on. Your Service Provider configures this feature when you receive a cellular phone number. Select System Mode allows you to select the type of cellular system your phone will attempt to access. See the next page for a chart of available settings.
  • Page 88 Getting to Phone Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Selecting a System Mode Standard Mode: Your phone first seeks a home type system, then a non-home type system.
  • Page 89: Feature Review

    Feature Review After you’ve spent some time adjusting your phone’s settings, use this feature to review the changes you’ve made. When you enter Feature Review, your phone will display any features that you have changed from their default factory settings. Keep in mind: Feature Review is simply an opportunity to review –...
  • Page 90: Multiple Key Answer

    Getting to Call Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to Call Options Submenu and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Multi Key...
  • Page 91: Auto Answer

    Auto Answer Turn Auto Answer ON to have your phone automatically answer incoming calls after two rings. Keep in mind: If the ringer and VibraCall Auto Answer is ON, your phone will answer without ringing or vibrating. 5. Press Smart Button to toggle between Auto Answer On or Auto Answer Off.
  • Page 92: Change Banner

    Change Banner Change Banner Want to give your SC-725 phone even more personality? Then create your own message banner for the phone to display when it’s idle. Your banner can be up to 12 characters long. 5. Press Smart Button to enter Change Banner.
  • Page 93: Auto Hyphen

    Auto Hyphen Just turn Auto Hyphen ON to have all phone numbers automatically hyphenated on the display. This allows you to easily distinguish between area codes, call prefixes, and other numbers. 5. Press Smart Button to toggle Auto Hyphen On or Auto Hyphen Off.
  • Page 94: Display System Id

    Display System ID P Display System ID Use this feature to determine the unique System ID for your SC-725 cellular phone. 5. Press Smart Button to enter Display System ID. º 6. Press to exit the menu, or you may scroll...
  • Page 95: Analog Only

    Analog Only Turning Analog Only ON tells your phone to select an analog channel for the next call. If you don’t place a call, your phone will revert to dual mode service after a few minutes. 5. Press Smart Button to toggle Analog Only On or Analog Only Off.
  • Page 96: Accessory Options

    Accessory Options An exciting line of SC-725 phone accessories, now smaller and lighter than ever, can enhance and personalize your cellular experience. Lithium Ion Batteries Motorola’s Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries are high energy-density batteries that offer increased capacity and are lighter in weight than similar sized Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
  • Page 97: Intellicharge Rapid Charger

    Accessory Options E•P Desktop Charger (AC Adapter required) This charger has two pockets to charge up to two batteries simultaneously. Each pocket has its own sequential charging status LEDs. The desktop charger’s front pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge batteries separately.
  • Page 98: Hands-Free Vehicle Kit

    Lets you plug into a reliable power source on the road. Uses your car’s battery to power your SC-725 phone and rapid charge its battery at the same time. The Ultra Saver II will not over- charge your battery and contains circuitry to protect against overvoltage and power surges in the vehicle.
  • Page 99 Accessory Options 3-Watt Vehicular Kit The 3-Watt Vehicular Kit for the SC-725 phone delivers a full 3 watts of power. This booster works behind the scenes to increase performance, especially in fringe areas. Keep in mind: This kit only works when your phone is on an analog system ( ).
  • Page 100: Montana Modem/Fax Pc Card

    If you have a Motorola Montana 33.6 Modem/Fax PC Card, you can use your SC-725 phone to transmit data and faxes. Just connect your phone to a personal computer with Type II or Type III PCMCIA slots and your SC-725 phone can transmit data at 33.6 Kbps and faxes at 14.4 Kbps.
  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Q. I pressed the power button, but nothing happened. What’s wrong with my phone? A. Check that you have installed a battery and that the battery is charged. See page 16 for information about installing your battery. Q. The display says .
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting Q. I tried to place a call and received an alternating high/low tone. A. This sound means your call did not reach the cellular system. Most likely, you dialed the number too soon after turning the phone ON. Wait until the NS indicator disappears before placing a call.
  • Page 103: Glossary

    A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones. analog The traditional method of cellular transmission. In addition to analog capability, your SC-725 phone is equipped to handle digital transmission. See also CDMA.
  • Page 104 Emergency Call This feature allows you to place a call from memory location 01 even if the phone is locked. See page 79. E•P Short for “Expert Performance,” E•P designates Motorola accessories engineered for enhanced performance. fringe area The outermost range of a cellular system where cellular signals are weak.
  • Page 105: The Internal Phone Book

    Glossary Instant Redial When your cellular network cannot handle your call, this feature enables your phone to continuously redial for four minutes or until your call is picked up by the network. See page 91. Internal Rapid Charger A charger built into your phone for use with an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter.
  • Page 106 Provider for SID information. prompt A display message requesting input. Quad Number Your SC-725 phone can be activated with up to four different phone numbers. See page 86 to learn how to change the number active on your phone. Reversed Preference Mode When your phone is active in this System Mode setting and you are beyond the range of your home Service Provider, your phone will seek a non-home type system, then a home type system.
  • Page 107 The total time your phone is ON but not used for talking. Super Speed Dial A dialing shortcut that allows you to quickly dial any number in your SC-725’s Phone Book. To use this feature, enter the two-digit location of your number, 01-99, then press and æ...
  • Page 108 Glossary talk-time The total time that you can talk on your phone before the battery is fully discharged. toggle To switch between two possible options; for example: ON vs. OFF. Pressing the Smart Button toggles features ON or OFF. Transmit Tones See DTMF. keys To use this feature, press and hold a number on the keypad, Turbo Dial ™...
  • Page 109: Index

    Index AC adapter 18–19 Accessory Options 96–100 adjusting volume 33 alpha entry 39 alphanumeric messages 7 Analog Indicator 25, 27 Analog Only 95 audible timers One Minute 68 Repeating 68 Single 69 Authentication Entry 83 Auto Answer 91 Auto Display Individual Timer 67 Auto Hyphen 7, 93 Auto Lock 78 Automatic Redial 31...
  • Page 110 Display Last Ten Numbers Dialed Display Options 92–93 Display System ID 94 DTMF 74 E•P Desktop Charger 97 earpiece volume 33 Editing a Memory Location 60–61 Emergency Call 79 ending calls 29, 30 Entering Names 39 fax compatibility 100 Feature Review 89 Function Key 22 Glossary 103–108 Hands-Free Vehicle Kit 98...
  • Page 111 features 52 navigating 52 Message Indicator 27 Message Reminder Tones 75 Messages Call Back 50 dedicated key 22 deleting 51 options 51 reading 50 receiving 45 Reminder Tones 75 store Call Back number 50 Messaging Menu 7, 44 modem compatibility 100 Montana Modem/Fax PC Card 100 Multiple Key Answer 90 mute 33...
  • Page 112 Roam Indicator 27 Safety Information 10–13 Scratchpad 43 secure code 80 Secure Options 80–83 Select Ringer Style 72 Service Level 82 Service Tones 8, 75 shortcuts 34, 53 Signal Strength Indicator 26 Silent Mode 8, 72 Indicator 27 shortcut 34 Slim Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Smart Button 23, 40 storing 38, 58...
  • Page 113 Patent Information Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4121218 4654655 4138681 D289156 4193036 4662691 4254382 4667333 4302845 4668917 4312074 4670747 4327319 4672502 4329666 4680787 4369516 4681476 4369522 4683585 4378603 4692726 4390963 4704588 D269873 D292578 4398265 4706036 4400584 D292920 4400585...

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