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Motorola StarTAc 7760 Owner's Manual

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Motorola—a global leader in
communications technology.
All Motorola phones are designed and manufactured
in the United States to meet Motorola's exacting specifications
and world-class quality standards. During development,
our laboratory testing team took the durable StarTAC
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 exact-
ing standards.
Thank you for choosing Motorola, and by all means, enjoy your
StarTAC Model 7760 dual mode digital cellular phone!
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  • Page 1 We are confident that the one you purchased will meet your own exact- ing standards. Thank you for choosing Motorola, and by all means, enjoy your StarTAC Model 7760 dual mode digital cellular phone!

  • Page 2: Guide Overview

    Guide Overview Okay, you’ve got a brand new phone with a bunch of nifty features. Now what? Afraid you’ll press the wrong key? Or forget a feature or two? Don’t sweat it! We’ve designed this guide to take you step-by-step through each feature of your new StarTAC phone.
  • Page 3 Guide Overview Using Memory Read “Using Memory,” beginning on page 36, and you’ll learn how to make the most of your new phone’s built-in Phone Book. You’ll save time with dialing shortcuts and memory tricks that make it easy to place quick calls. Using Messaging Did you know that your StarTAC phone supports optional...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Contents Safety Information ......6 Getting Started Package Content Options ..... . 10 Introduction to Batteries.
  • Page 5 Using Messaging Introduction....... . .48 Receiving Messages ......49 Viewing Your Caller IDs .

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio Exposure to Radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out Frequency radio frequency (RF) signals. Signals In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
  • Page 7 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 cur- rent drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particu- larly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
  • Page 8 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 manufac- turer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 9: Blasting Areas

    Your Motorola cellular radiotelephone is designed for excellent durability under normal use conditions. Protect your cellular tele- phone from water damage that could result from spills or excessive exposure to rain.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Package Content Options The StarTAC and an AC adapter to get you up and running. A whole new line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize your wireless package for maximum perfor- mance and portability. StarTAC Model 7760 Dual Mode Phone Standard Auxiliary Battery with Battery Cover...
  • Page 11 Package Content Options Holster Cigarette Lighter Adapter AC Adapter Headset Desktop Charger Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured above.

  • Page 12: Introduction To Batteries

    Introduction to Batteries Battery Covers Your phone’s batteries are shipped in an uncharged state with protective covers on them. You should save these covers to store and carry batteries when they are not in use. The cover prevents objects from touching the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage from a short circuit.
  • Page 13 Introduction to Batteries Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover 1. Dislodge Hold the auxiliary battery securely with one Cover hand. With your other hand’s thumb, push up on the bottom of the cover. 2. Remove Continue to push up until the cover slides free Battery of the pins on the bottom of the battery, then swing the cover outward.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Main Battery Installation The main battery fits into the top of your phone like a ski boot fits into a ski. 1. Insert 2. Snap Heel Main Battery Removal To remove a battery: Tip: 1. Turn OFF If you have a Phone charged auxil-...
  • Page 15 Installing the Battery Auxiliary Battery Installation The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone. 1. Place Place the hook located on the narrow end of Hook the battery into the slot on the back of the phone. 2. Pull Batt Pull the battery down and slide the battery Down pegs over the bottom of the phone.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Using the Internal Rapid Charger Believe it or not, there’s a battery charger built right into your phone! It’s called the internal charger and it’s a quick and easy way to charge your phone’s battery. To make use of the internal charger, all you need is one of the three available adapters, either a standard AC adapter, a rapid rate AC adapter, or a ciga- rette lighter adapter.
  • Page 17 Invalid Battery municate with the attached battery. Check the label on the bat- tery–if it isn’t a Motorola original, the battery may not have the appropriate circuitry to communicate with the phone. Other- wise, try removing and attaching the battery again.
  • Page 18 Charging the Battery Using the Desktop Charger The desktop charger’s front pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge batteries separately. If you have a desktop charger: 1. Attach Adapter 2. Plug In Adapter 3.
  • Page 19 Charging the Battery Desktop Charger Indicators The three LED indicators on the left front of the desktop charger let you know the current state of any charging batteries. The first light provides information on the main battery attached to the phone, the second on the attached auxiliary battery, and the third provides information on any battery loaded in the rear pocket.

  • Page 20: Phone Overview

    Phone Overview Function Keys ¡ Turns the phone ON and OFF. ø Opens messaging menus. ƒ Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary functions of other keys. ‰ Recalls phone numbers from memory. ¬ Stores phone numbers into memory. Ç...

  • Page 21: Using The Smart Button

    Using the Smart Button Easily recognized in this User’s Guide by display by – the handy Smart Button puts a variety of func- § tions right at your fingertip. The Smart Button Use the Smart Button’s fingertip convenience for: Opening Your Phone Book A A A A when your phone is idle to open the Phone Book Simply press on the display! Turn to page 40 in “Using Memory”...

  • Page 22: The Basics

    The Basics The next few pages will introduce you to the basic features of your phone. In the chapters that follow, we’ll take you step-by-step through every one of your phone’s features, including storing names and numbers, using the call timers, locking the phone, and more. Turning Your Phone On Follow these steps to turn your phone ON and OFF: 1.
  • Page 23 Turning Your Phone On Analog If your phone finds an analog system, you will see the icon and either Ready or your personalized banner. Quad Number Your phone can be activated with up to four unique phone numbers. If there’s more than one phone number programmed on your phone, you’ll see the currently active number instead of Ready or the personalized banner.

  • Page 24: Reading The Indicators

    Reading the Indicators Signal Strength (1) Displays the strength of the connection between your phone and the local cellular system. Strong Clock (2) When your phone is on a CDMA digital network, the display shows the current time and date transmitted by your digital Ser- Weak vice Provider.
  • Page 25 Reading the Indicators Analog (4) Appears when you’re on an analog channel. In Use (5) Appears when a call is in progress. Roam (6) 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).
  • Page 26 Reading the Indicators Detailed Battery Level Reading ƒ › Press then press The bar graph in the display represents the battery level. The higher the graph, the closer the battery is to full charge. Full Charge Low Charge Important: If the phone is being powered externally–from the cigarette lighter adapter for example–you will see:...
  • Page 27 Reading the Indicators Service Light The Service Light is on top of your phone and lights up when your phone is ON. The color it flashes depends on your phone’s current state of service. Read the chart below to learn how to rec- ognize your phone’s state of service at a glance, without even opening the phone.

  • Page 28: Placing And Ending Calls

    Placing and Ending Calls Placing a Call 1. Extend Antenna 2. Open Tip: Phone If you press æ without 3. Enter entering a Number number, your phone will dial Correct the last number Errors entered. 4. Place Call You can dial phone numbers with up to 32 digits, but only the last twenty-four digits will appear in the display.

  • Page 29: Receiving Calls

    Receiving Calls Your phone must be ON to receive calls. When a call is incoming: • an alert will sound and/or vibrate. • the Service Light (pg. 27) will flash red and green. You can choose your phone’s alert, selecting from nine ringer styles or silent vibration mode.

  • Page 30: Call Waiting

    Receiving Calls Ringer/Vibrate Suppress If an incoming call catches you by surprise, you can suppress the alert using the upper or lower volume key. Your phone’s ringer or vibrator will be turned OFF while the current call lasts. Don’t worry, the caller will still hear ringing and you can still answer the call by pressing Suppress Alert...

  • Page 31: Redialing Numbers

    Redialing Numbers Automatic Redial The cellular system may at times be too busy to handle your call. If this is the case, you will hear a fast busy signal and see on the display. You can let your phone take care of the Redial redialing for you –...

  • Page 32: Basic Tone Controls

    Basic Tone Controls Vibration Mode In situations where ringing may not be appropriate, or in noisy places where you may not hear your phone, select the Vibra- Call Alert. Ringing will be replaced by gentle vibrations. ™ Toggle VibraCall Alert Silent Mode To be discreet in both placing and receiving calls, just turn Silent Mode ON.
  • Page 33 Basic Tone Controls The upper and lower volume keys can be used to adjust both the earpiece and ringer volume. As you press these keys, the phone’s speaker will demonstrate the new volume level. Adjusting Earpiece Volume To adjust earpiece and keypad volume: q q q q Raise Press...

  • Page 34: Your Phone & Its Shortcuts

    Throughout this guide you will see shortcuts that point out sim- ple 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 “menu,”...
  • Page 35 Your Phone & Its Shortcuts...

  • Page 36: Using Memory

    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 phone’s internal Phone Book can store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access on the go. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...

  • 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 of ten. For example, store your ten most frequently called numbers in locations 01-09, then ™...

  • Page 38: Storing

    Storing Names and Numbers To take advantage of the internal Phone Book, you’ll first want to store some names and numbers into memory. Your phone’s dedicated Tip: 1. Enter § The “ ” Number symbol in your display 2. Begin represents the Storing Smart Button –...

  • Page 39: Entering Names

    Entering Names When the display shows Alpha Or Press keypad to produce any letter in the alphabet. Press any key to scroll through the letters printed on the key and use the volume keys to switch between upper and lowercase. For example, press ¤...
  • Page 40 Recall from Memory Recall by Name Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically and immediately place calls. With one press of the Smart Button you have instant access to the name directory. What could be easier? 1.

  • Page 41: Recalling

    Recall from Memory Recall by Memory Location Each name and number you store is placed in a memory loca- tion numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and num- bers, you can recall them by memory location. ‰ 1. Begin Press Recalling 2.
  • Page 42 Recall Shortcuts Super Speed Dial If you know the memory location of the number you want to call, try the Super Speed Dial function. 1. Enter Location 2. Place Call Note: If you enter the number of an empty location, you will see: Location XX Is Empty Turbo Dial...
  • Page 43 Scratchpad If you need to take a quick note, but you don’t necessarily want to save the number, use the Scratchpad, which always remembers the last phone number that was on your phone’s display. The Scratchpad is especially helpful if you are on the phone and your party gives you another number to call.

  • Page 44: Pause Dialing

    Pause Dialing When you call automated systems like Voice Mail or bank by phone, a recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers, account numbers, etc. Pause Dialing can make using auto- mated systems easy by allowing you to store these numbers in the same memory location as the automated system’s access number.
  • Page 45 Using Pause Dialing Once stored, simply recall the entry and place the call. All of the digits you’ve stored will be recalled, but your phone will only send the tones for the set of numbers before the first pause. 1. Place Enter the two-digit memory location where you Call stored your Pause Dialing number and press &...

  • Page 46: Using Calling Cards

    Using Calling Cards Storing Calling Card Numbers Number Characters are yet another way your phone can save you time in dialing. The Number Character saves a place in the memory sequence for whatever number you’re calling when you use your calling card. If you use the Number Character along with Pause Dialing, using your calling card will be as simple as a few keystrokes.
  • Page 47 Placing a Calling Card Call Once you’ve stored your calling card information, just recall the information and place the call whenever you want to use your calling card. Before your phone begins dialing, it will prompt you for the number you want to call. Once you’ve entered the number, your phone will automatically insert the number in place of the Number Character you stored.

  • Page 48: Using Messaging

    Using Messaging ø Just press the dedicated Message Key to open your 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 49: Receiving Messages

    Receiving Messages If your phone is ON and you receive a Caller ID, Voice Mail, or alphanumeric message: • An alert sounds or vibrates: Your phone will beep or vibrate three times. See Ringer or Vibra- tor Selection on page 75 to set your phone’s alert. See page 77 to learn about Message Reminder Tones.

  • Page 50: Viewing Your Caller Ids

    Viewing Your Caller IDs * Your phone supports Caller ID service which lets you see who’s calling before you answer. The Caller IDs for the last 16 different callers are stored so they can be viewed at any time. 1. Enter Messag- 2.
  • Page 51 Caller ID Options While viewing Caller IDs, just press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted Caller ID. ø 4. Access Press Options Function Menu. Go To Messaging Menu Exit Delete Message q q q q 5.

  • Page 52: Checking Your Voice Mail

    Checking Your Voice Mail * When you receive Voice Mail, your Service Provider sends a noti- fication to your phone. You’ll know when you have new Voice Mail without even calling your access number. 1. Enter Messag- 2. Select Voice Mail If you have one or more Voice Mail messages, you will see: To listen to your messages, all you need to do is dial your access num- ber.
  • Page 53 Voice Mail Options While checking Voice Mail, just press the Message Key to see options for the highlighted Voice Mail notification. ø 3. Access Press Options Function Menu. Go To Exit Messaging Menu q q q q 4. Choose Press Function following: a a a a...

  • Page 54: Reading Your Messages

    Reading Your Messages * Your phone can receive alphanumeric messages just like a pager. The message memory stores up to 60 messages, depend- ing on the size of each. 1. Enter Messag- 2. Select Messages You will see a row of message icons You may also see messages.

  • Page 55: Message Options

    Message Options While reading your messages, just press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted message. ø 4. Access Press Options Function Menu. Go To Messaging Exit Delete Message Messages q q q q 5. Choose Press Function and press...

  • Page 56: The Works

    The Works Introducing the Menu Features The StarTAC features that can help make life easier, more productive, and just a bit more exciting. The phone’s user-friendly menu sys- tem will help you find what you need quickly and easily. You’ll see the following icons as you scroll through the menu system and each represents a menu.

  • Page 57: Road Maps

    Press Menu the menu. Previous User Compatibility If you are already familiar with previous Motorola cellular phones, you may prefer to use your phone’s scroll through the menu system. In ”The Works” Within the chapters that follow, detailed instructions describe the operation of each feature.

  • Page 58: The Internal Phone Book

    Phone Book In “Using Memory” you learned how to store and recall phone numbers with the internal Phone Book. You can access the same features, along with a few others, using your phone’s convenient menu system. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 59 Road Map a a a a to enter the menu system. ƒ Press then press Start: Phone Ph on e Book B ook pg. 58 Recall B y Re ca ll By Name N am e pg. 60 Recall B y Re ca ll By L oc ati on Location...
  • Page 60 Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Recall By Name Recall By Name Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically with the Phone Book menu. 3. Begin Recalling 4. Enter Name 5.

  • Page 61: Phone Book Status

    Recall By Location Each name and number you store is placed in a memory loca- tion numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and num- bers, you can use this feature to recall them by memory location. q q q q 3.
  • Page 62 Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Store New Number Store New Number Whether you store numbers as described in “Using Memory” or store numbers with this menu feature, you will get the same results – so give it a try! 3.
  • Page 63 Viewing Your Number Use this feature to view your phone’s currently active phone num- ber. If you have more than one phone number, you can change the active number with Changing Your Number on page 88. q q q q 3.
  • Page 64 Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Editing a Memory Location Edit Memory You can edit an entry or move it to another location. When you move an entry, the original location remains untouched, allow- ing you to easily create a Phone Book entry similar to one you’ve already stored.

  • Page 65: Editing A Memory Location

    Editing a Memory Location (continued) a a a a 6. Finish Press Number ber. The display will show the current location. 7. Move to If you’d like to move the entry to a new loca- a New tion and preserve the original entry, press & Ç...

  • Page 66: Using Call Timers

    Call Timers Your phone is equipped with three visual and three audible call timers. You can monitor or record the length of individual calls, set a timer to track monthly usage, or have the phone alert you at intervals that you specify. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 67 Road Map a a a a to enter the menu system. ƒ Press then press Start: P h o n e P h o n e B o o k B o o k pg. 58 T i m e r s T i m e r s pg.
  • Page 68 Getting to Call Timers... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Call Timers View Individual Timer Individual XX:XX:XX The individual timer records the air-time of your most recent call in hours, minutes, and seconds. It resets before you place Shortcut: the next call and when you turn the phone OFF. You can have ‰...
  • Page 69 View Cumulative Timer This is a non-resettable timer that keeps track of your phone’s total air-time (in minutes) since your phone was activated. q q q q 3. View Press Timer You will see the total air-time in minutes. º 4.
  • Page 70 Getting to Call Timers... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Call Timers Auto Display Individual Timer Individual Timer On When you turn this feature ON, your phone will automatically display your air-time in minutes (XX) and seconds (YY) during and after each call. Note: Activating the Auto Display Timer may reduce standby- time and talk- Shortcut:...
  • Page 71 Repeating Audible Timer You can set this timer to beep during your calls at an interval that you select—from 11-999 seconds. Like the One Minute Audible Timer, you will hear the beep 10 seconds before the end of each interval, and the party on the other end will not hear the beeps. q q q q 3.

  • Page 72: Setting Tone Controls

    Tone Controls 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 73 Road Map A A A A to enter the menu system. ƒ Press then press Start: Phone Phone Book Book pg. 58 Timers Timers pg. 66 Tone Tone Control Control pg. 72 Silent Silent Mode Off Mode Off pg. 74 Ring/Vib Ring/Vib Select...
  • Page 74 Getting to Tone Control... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Tone Control Silent Mode Silent Mode Off When you need to be discreet, just turn Silent Mode ON. All tones will be silenced. The ringer and incoming message tones will be replaced by vibrations.

  • Page 75: Keypad Tones

    Ringer or Vibrator Selection ™ Motorola’s VibraCall Alert is ideal for situations where ringing may not be appropriate, or in noisy places where you might not hear the ringer. You can choose to be alerted to incoming calls using the vibrator, ringer, both or neither.
  • Page 76 Getting to Tone Control... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Tone Control Transmit Tones DTMF Select Your phone transmits tones to communicate with automated calling systems like Voice Mail or bank by phone. These tones are called DTMF tones (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones), and this feature allows you to control the length of the tone your phone sends.
  • Page 77 Message Reminder If you subscribe to messaging services, there’s no need to worry about missing the new message alert. Just turn Message Reminder Tones ON and your phone will remind you of unread messages by beeping and /or vibrating every two minutes. This feature is espe- cially helpful if you are busy or away from your phone.

  • Page 78: Lock/Security Features

    Lock/Security While you probably would not want to leave your phone unattended, your 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. • place emergency calls. •...
  • Page 79 Road Map a a a a to enter the menu system. ƒ Press then press Start: P h o n e P h o n e B o o k B o o k pg. 58 T i m e r s T i m e r s pg.
  • Page 80 Getting to Lock/Security... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Lock/Secure Auto Lock Auto Lock Off Turn this feature ON and your phone will automatically lock itself each time the phone is turned OFF. 3. Find Feature Press 4. Toggle Lock Press 5.

  • Page 81: Emergency Call

    Emergency Call Your phone’s emergency call feature allows you to instantly place a call from location 01 – even when your phone is locked. q q q q 3. Find Feature Press A A A A 4. Toggle Press º 5.
  • Page 82 Getting to Secure Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Lock/Secure 3. Access Secure Options Secure Options Submenu Secure Options For your protection, you must enter a six-digit secure code in order to access the features in the Secure Options submenu. The factory programmed secure code is 000000.

  • Page 83: Master Clear

    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. q q q q 4. Reset Press Features and press A A A A 5.
  • Page 84 Getting to Secure Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Lock/Secure 3. Access Secure Options Secure Options Submenu Service Service Level Level 4 When loaning your phone to others, you may want to restrict call placement or protect 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 85 Authentication (A-Key) Entry 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 the A-Key feature: ¤...

  • Page 86: 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 87 Road Map a a a a to enter the menu system. ƒ Press then press Start: P h o n e P h o n e B o o k B o o k pg. 58 T i m e r s T i m e r s pg.
  • Page 88 Getting to Phone Options... 1. Enter Menu Press 2. Enter Press Phone Options and press Changing Your Number Change Number Your phone can be activated with up to four unique phone numbers. You could use one number for personal use, one for business, and the other two for cities that you travel to fre- quently.
  • Page 89 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 Getting to Phone Options... 1. Enter Menu Press 2. Enter Press Phone Options and press Selecting a System Mode Select SystemMode 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.
  • Page 91 Selecting a System Mode Standard Mode: Your phone first seeks a home type system, then a non-home type system. If home system is non-wireline (type A) If home system is wireline (type B) Reversed Preference Mode: Your phone first seeks a non-home type system, then a home type sys- tem.
  • Page 92 Getting to Call Options... 1. Enter Menu Press 2. Enter Press Phone Options and press 3. Enter Press Call Options and press Call Options Submenu Call Options This submenu gives you control over the way your phone places and receives calls. Activating PIN Code Active Your Service Provider may require a Personal Identification...
  • Page 93 Placing a Call with PIN Code Active When you place a call with PIN Code active, your phone will queue the number stored in location 07. You can send the PIN Code whenever you like by pressing 1. Enter Enter the number to be called, or recall it Number from memory.
  • Page 94 Getting to Call Options... 1. Enter Menu Press 2. Enter Press Phone Options and press 3. Enter Press Call Options and press Call Options Submenu Open to Open to Answer Answer On This feature allows you to set whether or not your phone auto- matically answers when opened.
  • Page 95 Automatic Answer (continued) º 6. Exit Press Menu scroll to other features. Note: We recommend you use this feature only with vehicle accessories and with your phone’s ringer active (pg. 75). For instance, if you leave your phone unattended with this feature ON or do not hear the incoming call alert, your phone may answer a call in your absence.
  • Page 96 Getting to Display Options... 1. Enter Menu Press 2. Enter Press Phone Options and press 3. Enter Press Display Options and press Display Options Submenu Display Options This submenu has a few features that determine how informa- tion appears on your phone’s display. Change Banner Change Want to give your phone even more personality? Then create...
  • Page 97 Auto Hyphen (continued) A A A A 5. Toggle Press Feature º 6. Exit Press Menu scroll to other features. Display 24-Hour Clock Your phone can display the current time in 12-hour or 24-hour format. Use this feature to turn the 24-hour clock ON or OFF. q q q q 4.
  • Page 98 Getting to System Options... 1. Enter Menu Press 2. Enter Press Phone Options and press 3. Enter Press System Options and press System Options Submenu System Options The System Options submenu contains a feature that allows you to determine the system ID. Display Display System ID Use this feature to determine the unique System ID for your...
  • Page 99 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. Note: Some peripheral devices, like fax machines and modems, require analog operation.

  • Page 100: Accessory Options

    An exciting line of accessories can enhance and personalize your digital 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 101 PCMCIA Modems These compact modems are made for mobility, with cable attachments that plug directly into the bottom of your Motorola cellular phone. They support fax, e- mail, and data transmission. The PCMCIA modems work with data devices using a standard PCMCIA Type II slot.
  • Page 102 The Hands-Free Kit powers the phone and rapid charges its battery whenever your car’s engine is running. Keep in mind: Motorola offers a 3-Watt Vehicular Kit, which includes a 3-watt booster for analog signals. Since it is a digital cellular phone, your phone is NOT compatible with the 3-Watt Kit.

  • Page 103: 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 14 for information about installing your battery. Q. The display says Locked A.
  • Page 104 . What’s going on? B a t t e r y A. Your phone uses the Motorola E•P Charging System. This innovative tech- nology allows your phone to communicate with the battery and tailor the charging cycle to get the best performance possible.
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting Q. I tried to place a call but 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 106: Glossary

    Glossary AC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a wall outlet. See page 16. accessory connector A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter. To learn more, see page 16. air-time The amount of time you spend using a cellular system, between the time you successfully place a call and the termination of that call.
  • Page 107 Glossary cellular signal The radio waves that carry information between your cellular phone and the cellular system. cellular system The cellular equipment in a given geographic area that relays signals to and from individual cellular telephones and the landline telephone system. cigarette lighter adapter An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a car’s cigarette lighter.
  • Page 108 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 95. Internal Rapid Charger A charger built into your phone for use with an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter.
  • Page 109 Glossary Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) A battery technology used in personal cellular telephone batteries. Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) A battery technology used in personal cellular telephone batteries. non-home type system A system type different from your home system. See also home type system and system type.
  • Page 110 Glossary Scan A 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 only operate on non-wireline type systems. See pages 90-91. See also system type. Scan B 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 only operate on wireline type sys- tems.
  • Page 111 Glossary Super Speed Dial A dialing shortcut that allows you to quickly dial any number in the internal Phone Book. To use this feature, enter the two-digit location of your number, 01- 99, then press and hold Smart Button or press System ID Every cellular system has a unique number to identify itself.

  • Page 113: Patent Information

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  • Page 114: Index

    – AC adapter 16 accessory connector 20 – Accessory Options 100 account numbers, storing 44 adjusting volume 33 alpha characters, entering 39 Analog Indicator 23 Analog Only 99 – answering calls 29 automatic answer 94 multiple key answer 93 antenna 20 audible timers one minute 70 repeating 71...
  • Page 115 – Display Options 96 Display 24-Hour Clock 97 displaying caller’s numbers 63 DTMF tones 76 – storing 44 earpiece 20 volume 33 – editing memory 64 emergency call 81 ending calls 28 entering names 39 entries, clearing 41 fax compatibility 101 flip 20 function key 20 –...
  • Page 116 microphone 20 modem compatibility 101 multiple key answer 93 mute the phone 32 names clearing 41 entering 39 recalling 40 viewing 63 navigating the menu 56 Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries 100 No Service Indicator 25 number changing yours 88 viewing others 63 viewing yours 63 –...
  • Page 117 – Safety Information 6 Scan A Mode 91 Scan B Mode 91 Scratchpad 43 Scratchpad Tones 76 scroll keys 20 – Secure Options 82 – security 78 selecting a system mode 90 selecting ringer style 74 send key 20 service level 84 Service Light 27 Service Tones 77 shortcuts 34...

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