Page 1 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 can meet your own exacting standards. Thank you for choosing Motorola, and we hope you enjoy your Digital V8160 wireless 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 digital V.
Page 3 See page 108. With the addition of the Motorola Data Connectivity Kit, you can hook your phone up to a compatible computer and send and receive faxes and data. See page 116.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Introduction Contents Guide Overview ....... 2 Safety Information ......6 Getting Started Package Content Options .
Page 5 Using Messaging Introduction....... . .52 Receiving Messages ......53 Viewing Your Caller IDs .
Page 6: Safety Information
Important: if you wear a handset on your body use the Motorola supplied or approved carrying case, holster, or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
Page 7 Safety Information Tips on Efﬁcient Operation: Observe the following guidelines to operate your phone most efﬁciently: Extend your antenna fully. • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. • Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
Page 8: Hearing Aids
Safety Information Persons with pacemakers: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their • pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the poten- •...
Page 9: Cleaning The Phone
Safety Information Turn your phone OFF and do not remove the battery when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an explosion or ﬁre resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 10: Getting Started
In this chapter we will explain how to: Attach and charge batteries. • Use chargers. • Package Content Options phone comes equipped with a standard ™ Digital V8160 Phone...
Page 11 Package Content Options Slim LiIon Battery Slim Battery Cover Holster AC Adapter Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured.
Page 12: Introduction To Batteries
Introduction to Batteries Each battery is shipped in an uncharged state with a protective clip on it. Before you can use your phone, you will need to remove the clip from the battery and charge it. Battery Clips It is a good idea to save the protective clip to store and carry the battery when not in use.
Page 13: Installing Batteries
Installing Batteries Battery Installation To install a battery: 1. Remove Slide the release latch toward the top of the Cover phone. With your other hand, rotate the cover away from the phone. 2. Insert Insert the battery, printed arrows ﬁrst, into the Battery top edge of the battery compartment.
Page 14: Battery Removal
Installing Batteries Battery Removal To remove a battery: 1. Remove 2. Remove 3. Replace Slide the release latch toward the top of the Cover phone. With your other hand, rotate the cover away from the phone. Push the battery toward the top of the phone Battery until the bottom edge comes clear.
Page 15: Charging Batteries
Charging Batteries Using the Internal Rapid Charger Believe it or not, there is a battery charger built right into your phone! To make use of the internal charger, you will need either an AC adapter or a vehicle power adapter. Keep in mind: When the internal charger is in use and the phone is ON, you can still place and receive calls.
Page 16 Charging Batteries The Battery Indicator In the upper right corner of your phone’s display, there is a battery indicator ﬁlled with three segments. The more segments you see, the greater the charge. The border of the battery icon will ﬂash during charging. •...
Page 17 There are several possible reasons for this message. The most likely one is that the battery is not a Motorola original and it does not have the appropriate E•P technology. We recommend that you use only Motorola original batteries and accessories and that you store your batteries in their protective clips when not in use.
Page 18 Charging Batteries 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 2. Plug In 3.
Page 19 Charging Batteries Desktop Charger Indicators The LED indicators on the left front of the Desktop Charger let you know the current state of any charging batteries. The Front Pocket LED Indicator: Yellow means the phone with a battery is securely installed. •...
Page 20: Phone Overview
Phone Overview Function Keys ¡ ø ƒ ‰ ¬ Ç º æ « » Alphanumeric Display Displays your input from the keypad, information recalled from memory, and other messages. Microphone Positioned for convenient conversation. Retractable Antenna Extend for best performance. Earpiece Ultra-compact phone speaker.
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 § functions at your ﬁngertip. The Smart Button Use the Smart Button’s ﬁngertip convenience for: Opening the Quick Menu A A A A Press when your phone is idle to display a menu containing...
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 will explain every one of your phone’s features, including storing names and numbers, using the call timers, locking the phone, and more. In this chapter we will explain how to: turn your phone ON.
Page 23 Turning Your Phone On Activating Your Phone The ﬁrst time you turn your phone ON, you may see a message on the display: Activation Required If you see these messages on the display, your service activation can be completed with just a couple simple steps: æ...
Page 24 Turning Your Phone On To make the best use of available signals, your phone can operate on both CDMA digital and analog systems. If your phone ﬁnds a CDMA digital system, you will see the time and date and Quad Number Your phone can be activated with up to four unique phone numbers.
Page 25: Reading The Indicators
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. Battery Low Charge Note: When plugged in, the battery level is rounded to the lowest bar for increased accuracy.
Page 26: Signal Strength
Reading the Indicators Digital (1) Indicates you are receiving a digital signal. Displays the strength of the connection between your phone and Strong the wireless network. In Use (3) Appears when a call is in progress. Weak Roam (4) Lights up when your phone accesses a wireless service outside of your home system.
Page 27 Reading the Indicators Message (5) Appears when you receive an alphanumeric message. It will disappear after you have viewed the message. Voicemail (6) Indicates that you have received a Voicemail message in your Voicemailbox. It will disappear after you have checked your Voicemail.
Page 28: Placing And Ending Calls
Placing and Ending Calls Placing a Call 1. Extend 2. Open 3. Enter Tip: 4. Place æ If you press without entering a number, your phone will dial the last number You can dial phone numbers with up to 32 digits, but only the entered.
Page 29: Redialing Numbers
Redialing Numbers Automatic Redial The wireless system may at times be too busy to handle your call. If this is the case, you may hear a fast busy signal and see Call Failed Press SND to Redial Redial, your phone will repeat the call attempt over the next four minutes.
Page 30: 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. 25) will ﬂash red and green. • You can choose your phone’s alert, selecting from nine ringer styles or silent vibration mode.
Page 31: Call Waiting
Receiving Calls Ringer/Vibrating Alert Suppress If an incoming call catches you by surprise, you can silence the alert using the upper or lower volume key. Your phone’s ringer or vibrating alert will remain OFF while the current call lasts. The caller will still hear ringing and you can still answer the call by æ...
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 VibraCall VibraCall Alert ON Silent Mode For complete discretion, turn Silent Mode ON. All tones will be silenced.
Page 33 Basic Tone Controls The upper and lower volume keys are left of the display and can be used to adjust the earpiece, keypad, and ringer volume. As you press these keys, the phone’s speaker will demonstrate the new volume level. Adjusting Earpiece and Keypad Volume The audio feedback your phone gives you when you press a key is called keypad tones.
Page 34: Your Phone & Its Shortcuts
Throughout this guide you will see shortcuts that point out simple ways to reach some of your phone’s features. If you have owned a Motorola phone before, some of these shortcuts will already be familiar to you. The Quick Menu Press the Smart Button and the Quick Menu opens on the display! The Quick Menu contains shortcuts to your phone’s...
Page 35 Your Phone & Its Shortcuts The Usual Shortcuts The words “menu,” “batt,” “lock,” “mute,” and “vib” appear ⁄ › ﬁ ﬂ on the key ﬁrst, then any one of these buttons, and your phone will perform that function. ƒ Enter Press then press Menu...
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.The internal Phone Book has 99 locations and each allows you to store up to four numbers per location. That way you can store hundreds of phone numbers for easy access on the go! In this chapter we will explain how to: store names and numbers into the Phone Book.
Page 37: Making The Most Of Memory
For instance, pages 48-49 describe how the Phone Book can help you access automated calling systems with only a few keystrokes. Pager Other Tip: If you purchase a Motorola Data Connectivity Kit, you can easily transfer contacts between your phone and computer. See page 116.
Page 38: Storing
Storing Names and Numbers Each memory location can store up to four numbers. For a single contact, you can store every number you need, like home, mobile, fax, and more. Keep in mind: When you recall entries by name, your phone displays entries alphabetically.
Page 39: Entering Names
Entering Names When the display shows Alpha or Press § keypad to produce any letter in the alphabet. Use the letters printed on the key as a guide. For example, press the letters “A,” “B,” or “C” as shown: To enter a name into the Phone Book: 1.
Page 40: Recalling
Recalling from Memory Recalling by Name Once you have stored entries, you can recall them alphabetically and immediately place calls. 1. Enter 2. Scroll to Tip: or Search See page 39 for details on entering letters. 3. Select 4. Choose 5.
Page 41: Recalling From Memory
Recalling from Memory Recalling by Memory Location Each entry you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored entries, you can recall them by memory location. ‰ 1. Begin Press 2. Enter Enter the two-digit memory location of the Location entry you are looking for.
Page 42: Editing Memory
Editing Memory Editing a Number If you would like to change a number that you have already stored, follow these steps. 1. Enter 2. Scroll to 3. Select 4. Edit Phone 5. Finish 6. Select 7. Keep or Change a a a a Press twice to enter your name directory.
Page 43 Ç Pr ess 8. Edit press and hold Name « Press page 39 for details on entering names.) Skip this step to leave the name unchanged. a a a a 9. Conﬁrm Press Changes name. You will see: N Numbers Saved At XX.
Page 44 Erasing Memory Entries Clearing an Entire Entry Erasing a memory entry will clear the name and all the numbers from the location. To erase a memory entry: 1. Enter 2. Scroll to 3. Clear 4. Conﬁrm Clearing a Single Number If you would like to keep the entry but delete one number from the entry, follow these steps: 1.
Page 45: Super Speed Dial
Recall Shortcuts Super Speed Dial If you know the memory location of the number you wish to call, you can use the Super Speed Dial function. Keep in mind: If more than one number is stored in the location, your phone will dial the ﬁrst. To change which number is dialed with Super Speed Dial, see Changing Dialing Shortcuts on the next page.
Page 46 Changing Dialing Shortcuts When you use the Super Speed Dial feature or the Turbo Dial keys, your phone uses the ﬁrst phone number stored in the entry. This feature allows you to change which number is used for these dialing shortcuts. 1.
Page 47 Scratchpad If you need to take a quick note, but you do not want to save the number, use the Scratchpad. The Scratchpad is helpful if you are on the phone and your party gives you another number to call. 1.
Page 48: Pause Dialing
Pause Dialing When you call automated systems like Voicemail phone, account numbers, etc. Pause Dialing can make using automated systems easy by allowing you to store these numbers in the same memory location as the automated system’s access number. Separate each set of numbers with a “pause”– a special character that tells your phone to wait before sending additional numbers.
Page 49 Using Pause Dialing Once stored, you may recall the entry and place the call. All of the digits you have stored will be recalled, but your phone will only send the tones for the set of numbers before the ﬁrst pause. 1.
Page 50: Using Calling Cards
Using Calling Cards Storing Calling Card Numbers Number Characters are another way your phone can save you time in dialing. The Number Character saves a place in the memory sequence for the number you will be calling when you use your calling card. For best results, you may use the Number Character along with Pause Dialing.
Page 51 Placing a Calling Card Call Once you have stored your calling card information, 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 have entered the number, your phone will automatically insert the number in place of the Number Character you stored.
Page 52: Using Messaging
Using Messaging The dedicated Message Key provides access to your phone’s easy- to-use Messaging Menu. Through this menu, you can check your Voicemail, read your pager-like alphanumeric Messages, access Minibrowser recent callers. In this chapter we will explain how to: view your Caller IDs.
Page 53: Receiving Messages
Receiving Messages If your phone is ON and you receive a Voicemail, Alert, or alphanumeric message: An alert sounds or vibrates: • Your phone will beep or vibrate three times. See Ringer / Vibrating Alert on page 78 to set your phone’s alert. See page 81 to learn about Reminder Tones.
Page 54: Viewing Your Caller Ids
Viewing Your Caller IDs Your phone supports Caller ID service, which lets you see who is 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 Messaging 2.
Page 55 Caller ID Options When viewing Caller IDs, 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. Choose Press Function the following:...
Page 56: Checking Your Voicemail
Checking Your Voicemail When you receive Voicemail, your Service Provider sends a notiﬁcation to your phone and your phone displays an indicator. That way, you will be able to check for new Voicemail simply by glancing at your phone’s display. 1.
Page 57: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Options When checking Voicemail, press the Message Key to see options for the highlighted Voicemail notiﬁcation. ø 3. Access Press Options Function Menu. Go To Exit Messaging Menu q q q q 4. Choose Press Function the following: a a a a To Msg Press Menu...
Page 58: Reading Your Messages
Reading Your Messages Your phone can receive alphanumeric messages like a pager. The message memory stores up to 60 messages, depending on the size of each. 1. Enter 2. Select Messages Locked msg Tip: More msgs Flashing icons to left represent mes- sages that have number...
Page 59: Message Options
Message Options When reading your messages, press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted message. ø 5. Access Press Options Function Menu. Go To Messaging Menu Exit Delete Message q q q q 6. Choose Press Function the following: a a a a...
Page 60: The Works
The Works Introducing the Menu Features digital V. Series help make life easier and more productive. The phone’s user- friendly menu will help you ﬁnd what you need quickly and easily. You will see the following icons as you scroll through the menu and each represents a menu.
Page 61 3. Exit Press Menu menu. Previous User Compatibility If you are already familiar with previous Motorola phones, you may prefer to use your phone’s through the menu system. In the Works In the chapters that follow, detailed instructions describe the operation of each feature.
Page 62: 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 some other interesting features, using your phone’s convenient menu system. In this chapter we will explain how to: recall and store phone numbers using the menu system.
Page 63 Road Map a a a a ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Phone Book pg. 62 Recall By Name pg. 64 Recall By Location pg. 65 Phone Book Status pg. 65 Store New Number pg. 66 Edit Memory pg.
Page 64 Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Recalling By Name Recall By Name Once you have stored entries, you can recall them alphabetically with the Phone Book menu. Find the name, choose the number, and instantly place a call. 3.
Page 65: Recalling By Location
Recalling By Location Each entry you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored the entry, you can use this feature to recall it by the number of the location. q q q q 3. Begin Press Recalling Location and press...
Page 66 Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Storing a New Number Store New Number This feature allows you to create a new entry in the internal Phone Book. To add a number to an existing entry, turn to Editing a Memory Location on page 68.
Page 67 ¬ 9. Store Press Number displaying: N Numbers Saved At XX. º 10. Exit Press Viewing Your Number Use this feature to view your phone’s currently active number. If you have more than one phone number, you can change the active number with Changing Your Number on page 94.
Page 68 Getting to Phone Book... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Book Editing a Memory Location Edit Memory You can use this feature to add a number to an entry or change an old number in a snap. 3. Begin 4. Find by or Find by 5.
Page 69 Enter digits. Pr ess 6. Edit /Add time, or press and hold Phone entire number. Number a a a a 7. Finish Press Number number. q q q q 8. Select Press a a a a Icon press to select the highlighted icon. The display will show the current location.
Page 70: 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 we will explain how to: monitor the length of your calls.
Page 71 Road Map a a a a ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Phone Book pg. 62 Timers pg. 70 Individual 00:00:00 pg. 72 Resettable Time 00000 pg. 72 Cumulative Time 00000 pg. 73 Reset Timer pg. 73 Individual Timer Off pg.
Page 72 Getting to Call Timers... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Call Timers Viewing the Individual Timer Individual 00:00:00 The individual timer records the air-time of your most recent call in hours, minutes, and seconds. It resets before you place the next call. You can have the timer display automatically while calls are in progress.
Page 73: Viewing The Cumulative Timer
Viewing the 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...
Page 74 Getting to Call Timers... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Call Timers Auto Display Individual Timer Individual Timer Off When you turn this feature ON, your phone will automatically display your air-time in minutes and seconds during and after each call. Note: Activating the Auto Display Timer may reduce standby- time and talk-time Shortcut:...
Page 75 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 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 76: 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 these features. Use the Tone Control features to select Silent Mode, personalize your phone’s ringer styles, or set the phone to remind you of new messages.
Page 77 Road Map A A A A ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Phone Book pg. 62 Timers pg. 70 Tone Control pg. 76 * Network and service dependent feature. Not available in all areas. Silent Mode Off pg.
Page 78 & hold 4. Toggle 5. Exit Ringer / Vibrating Alert Ring/Vib Select Motorola’s VibraCall may not be appropriate, or in noisy places where you might not Shortcut: hear the ringer. When both the ringer and vibrating alert are ƒ Press ON, the phone alerts you by vibrating for three ring cycles then †...
Page 79: Selecting A Ringer Style
Roaming Ringer For an easy way to know if you are on your home network before you answer calls, use this feature. When roaming with this feature ON, you will hear a distinct ringer for incoming calls. q q q q 3.
Page 80 Getting to Tone Control... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Tone Control Setup Message Tones Setup Msg Tones When you receive a new Voicemail or alphanumeric message, your phone beeps three times. To change the number of beeps or to turn them OFF, use this feature. 3.
Page 81: Keypad Tones
Reminder Tones Setup If you subscribe to messaging services, this feature can help you remember to check your messages. 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 especially helpful if you are busy or away from your phone.
Page 82 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 Voicemail 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 83: Service Tones
Service Tones When Service Tones are ON, you will be instantly alerted to any change in your wireless service. You will hear two short beeps when your phone (1) starts to roam, (2) returns to a home system after roaming, (3) loses service, (4) ﬁnds service, or (5) moves from digital to analog Check the display to ﬁnd out what changed (see page 26).
Page 84: 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 we will explain how to: lock and unlock your phone. • place priority calls. •...
Page 85 Road Map a a a a ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Phone Book pg. 62 Timers pg. 70 Tone Control pg. 76 Lock Secure pg. 84 Auto Lock Off pg. 86 Priority Call On pg. 87 Secure Secure Options...
Page 86 Getting to Lock Secure... 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 87: Priority Call
Priority Call Your phone’s priority 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 88 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 89 Changing the Lock Code To change the three-digit lock code: q q q q 4. Begin Press Change Code and press You will see: Enter New Code———. 5. Enter New Enter a new three-digit lock code. Code You will see: New Lock Code XXX. º...
Page 90 Getting to Secure Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Lock/Secure 3. Access Secure Options Secure Options Submenu Service Level Service When loaning your phone to others, you may want to restrict Level 4 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 91: 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 92: Phone Options
Phone Options The Phone Options menu is your “command center” for adjusting 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 we will explain how to: switch between your active phone numbers.
Page 93 Road Map a a a a ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Phone Book pg. 62 Timers Change pg. 70 Number Tone Control Phone pg. 76 Info Lock Secure Feature pg. 84 Review Phone Options Call pg.
Page 94 Getting to Phone Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options Changing Your Number Change Number Your phone can be activated with up to four unique phone numbers. You could use one number for home and others for cities you travel to frequently. This feature allows you to select an appropriate number.
Page 95 Displaying Phone Information This feature allows you to view information about your phone. If you require technical assistance, you may be asked to check here. q q q q 3. Find Press A A A A Feature press q q q q 4.
Page 96 Getting to Call Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter Call Options Call Options Submenu Call Options This submenu allows you to control the way your phone places and receives calls. Activating PIN Code Inactive Your Service Provider may require a Personal Identiﬁcation Number (PIN) when placing calls.
Page 97: Multiple Key Answer
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 and then send it when you press the Smart Button. 1. Place Call Enter the number to be called, or recall it from memory and press A A A A 2.
Page 98 Getting to Call Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter Call Options Call Options Submenu Open to Answer Open To Answer Off This feature allows you to set whether or not your phone automatically answers when opened. If you subscribe to Caller ID, you will probably want to set this feature OFF so you can open the phone and check who is calling before you answer.
Page 99: Automatic Answer
Automatic Answer Turn Auto Answer ON to have your phone automatically answer incoming calls after two ring cycles. q q q q 4. Find Press Feature A A A A 5. Toggle Press º 6. Exit Press Menu to other features. Note: We recommend you use this feature only with vehicle accessories and with your phone’s ringer active.
Page 100 Getting to Display Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter Display Options Display Options Submenu Display Options This submenu allows you to customize your phone’s display. Activating the Quick Menu Quick Menu On Press the Smart Button once and the Quick Menu appears on the display, offering shortcuts to the most popular features.
Page 101 Changing the Banner You can create your own message banner for the phone to display when it is idle. Your banner can be up to 12 characters long. q q q q 4. Enter Press Feature and press rent banner or Alpha or Press § . 5.
Page 102 Getting to Display Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter Display Options Display Options Submenu Auto Hyphen Auto Just turn Auto Hyphen ON to have all phone numbers Hyphen On automatically hyphenated on the display. This allows you to easily distinguish between area codes, call preﬁxes, and other numbers.
Page 103 Service Light The Service Light can be useful to quickly check the current state of your phone’s service. If you prefer to conserve standby- time, you can turn the Service Light OFF with this feature. q q q q 4. Find Press Feature A A A A...
Page 104 Getting to Minibrowser Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter Mini- browser Options Minibrowser Options MiniBrowse Options This submenu offers several options for customizing the way your phone accesses information with the Minibrowser. Launching the Minibrowser* Launch MiniBrowse Select this feature to launch the Minibrowser and access sports scores, stock reports, weather reports, and more.
Page 105 Power Up Mode When you turn ON your phone, you can begin with the Minibrowser or the regular phone features. q q q q 4. Find Press Feature and press q q q q 5. Select Press Option or Power Up MiniBrowse and press to select.
Page 106 Getting to System Options... 1. Enter Menu 2. Enter Phone Options 3. Enter System Options System Options Submenu System Options The System Options submenu offers a couple features that will help you use your phone and wireless network. Displaying the System ID Display System ID Use this feature to determine the unique System ID for...
Page 107 System Mode Settings Standard Mode: Your phone ﬁrst seeks a home type system, then a non-home type system. Home Only Mode: Phone will not operate outside its home system. Scan A Mode*: Phone will operate only within non-wireline (A) systems. Scan B Mode*: Phone will operate only within wireline (B) systems.
Page 108: Using The Minibrowser
Using the Minibrowser Need information now? Your phone can give you instant access to valuable resources on the go! With a subscription and wireless service, you can retrieve sports scores, weather and trafﬁc reports, stock prices, and more. In this chapter we will explain how to: launch the Minibrowser.
Page 109: Launching The Minibrowser
Getting Started Browsing To get started with you Minibrowser, you will need an IP address for your phone. The IP address is the location of a server provided by your Service Provider, and it will be loaded into your phone by your Service Provider when you subscribe to this service.
Page 110 Minibrowser Navigation Scrolling and Selecting When browsing, you will see a list of options on the phone’s display. Each of the items on the list is assigned a number. Just press the matching numeric key to select that item. Or you can scroll to the item with the volume keys and use the Smart Button to select.
Page 111: Display Messages
Minibrowser Navigation Soft Keys In addition to the familiar keys for scrolling and selecting, the Minibrowser makes uses of “soft keys.” Soft keys change their function according to the screen. Read the lower line of the display to ﬁnd out what the soft keys can do on that screen. You will see two functions, one on the left and one on the right, each with an icon: 6 W e b S i t e s...
Page 112: Using Bookmarks
Using Bookmarks Bookmarks make it easy to quickly jump to the sites you use most often. You can assign up to nine bookmarks, one for each of the numeric keys on the keypad. To bookmark a Minibrowser site: 1. Open 2.
Page 113 Minibrowser Alerts To stay current with changing information, like stock prices or sports scores, you can subscribe to Minibrowser Alerts through your Service Provider. If your phone is ON and you receive a Minibrowser Alert: An alert sounds or vibrates: •...
Page 114: Entering Words
Entering Words At times you may need to enter information while browsing, like a keyword for searching or a message. If you see a “ you can use the keypad to enter letters and punctuation in the same way you do for the internal Phone Book. See page 39 for more information.
Page 115 a a a a 3. Select Press Option option, or press the numeric key matching the option.* If you need assistance while browsing, Help select this option. Note: Some sites do not have help available. Home Select this option to return to the home page set up by your Service Provider.
Page 116: Using Data Features
Using Data Features Add the Motorola Data Connectivity Kit to your wireless package and transform your digital V. Series and portable fax modem. Use the data cable to connect your CDMA phone to a compatible computer, and you can send faxes, access the Internet, send and check e-mail –...
Page 117 Getting Started with the Data Connectivity Kit Attaching the Data Cable Before you install the fax/modem software on your computer, it is a good idea to attach the cable to the computer and phone. 1. Plug into Plug the smaller end of the data cable, with Phone the release tab facing up, into the accessory connector on your phone.
Page 118: During The Call
Placing a Data Call Keep in mind: You will not be able to place a data or fax call through your phone’s keypad, using last ten dialed, or with Caller ID. All data and fax calls must be placed through your computer.
Page 119 Ending a Data Call Always end a data call by closing the connection through the application on your computer. See the User’s Guide that came with the software for more information. Keep in mind: If you set pre-arrangement before the call, your phone will remain in the pre-arranged state when the data call is ended.
Page 120 Setting up Pre-arrangement Some networks require you to change a setting on your phone before you can receive an incoming fax or data call. This is called pre-arrangement. There is no need to worry about placing data or fax calls – the pre-arrangement setting only applies to receiving calls.
Page 121: Receiving A Data Call
Receiving a Data Call When you have an incoming data or fax call, your phone’s display will show what kind of call you are receiving, along with the number of the caller. (If the number matches an entry in your Phone Book, you will see the name stored in the entry.) If you select Auto Answer mode on the software application installed on your computer, your phone will automatically answer data or fax calls when the data cable is connected.
Page 122 Starﬁsh TrueSync Software ® Wireless data calls are only the beginning. With Starﬁsh ® TrueSync software, your phone can exchange select information with a compatible computer. You can use TrueSync software to transfer and synchronize contact information from your phone to your compatible desktop, laptop or handheld computer, and vice versa.
Page 123 ® Using TrueSync Software Here are just a few ways TrueSync software helps make communication easier than ever: Add a contact to your phone on the go. Update your contact • ﬁle at home or the ofﬁce later. Transfer contacts into your phone’s internal Phone Book for •...
Page 124: Accessory Options
30% more talk-time than comparable Nickel Cadmium batteries. To help achieve maximum life and capacity for your NiMH battery, do not leave the battery in the charger for more than 24 hours, and use only Motorola-approved chargers. Vehicle Power Adapter Lets you plug into a reliable power source on the road.
Page 125 Accessory Options Desktop Charger (AC Adapter Required) Holster Your digital V. Series phone is so small and light, it is positively wearable. Slip it into ™ a compatible holster and clip the holster on– for the ultimate in high-tech fashion. Headset The convenient headset provides both an earphone and microphone in one small piece for simple hands-free and...
Page 126 The Hands-Free Kit powers the phone and 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 the digital V. Series not compatible with the 3-Watt Kit.
Page 127 Motorola. For details on the complete line of Motorola wireless accessories, see your dealer or visit the Motorola web site at http://www.motorola.com/. * The use of wireless devices and their accessories (“devices”) may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
Page 128: 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 12 for information about installing your battery. Q. The display says A.
Page 129 You could see this message for several reasons. The most likely one is that the battery is not a Motorola original and it does not have the appropriate E•P technology. We recommend that you use only Motorola original batteries and accessories and that you store your batteries in their protective covers when not in use.
Page 130 Troubleshooting Q. My phone was stolen. What should I report and to whom? A. Report a stolen phone to the police and to your Service Provider (the company that sends you your monthly wireless service bills). Q. I plugged the data cable beep.
Page 131 Troubleshooting Q. I can’t end my data call computer. What can I do? A. If necessary, try pressing cable or turn OFF the phone. Remember, if possible always close the connection through your computer. These alternative methods may disrupt the application on your computer. Q.
Page 132: Glossary
Glossary AC Adapter An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a wall outlet. See page 15. accessory connector A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter or vehicle power adapter. To learn more, see page 15. alkaline A battery technology used in personal wireless telephones.
Page 133 Glossary Home Only 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 not operate. See page 107. icon One of the variety of symbols used to designate menu features and messages. indicator A symbol on your phone that gives you information about your phone’s status.
Page 134 Glossary menu feature Any feature that can be accessed through the menu system. Message Key Located on the bottom row of the keypad, the dedicated Message Key offers one-touch access to messages and messaging functions. See page 52. See also Caller ID, Messages, and Voicemail.
Page 135 Glossary 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 sys- tem, then a home type system. See page 106. road map The visual representation of your phone’s menu system provided in this manual.
Page 136 Glossary System ID Every wireless system has a unique number to identify itself. See page 106. System Mode A setting that determines the system type that your wireless phone will access. See page 106 to select a System Mode. 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;...
Page 137: Consumer Update On Mobile Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones FDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones. The following summarizes what is known--and what remains unknown--about whether these products can pose a hazard to health, and what can be done to minimize any potential risk.
Page 138 phones might be harmful? Brieﬂy, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way; however, research efforts are on-going. The existing scientiﬁc evidence is conﬂicting and many of the studies that have been done to date have suffered from ﬂaws in their research methods.
Page 139 RF except for the micronucleus assay, which detects structural effects on the genetic material. The cells in this assay showed changes after exposure to simulated cell phone radiation, but only after 24 hours of exposure. It is possible that exposing the test cells to radiation for this long resulted in heating.
Page 140: Mobile Phones
increased likelihood was too small to be statistically signiﬁcant. In summary, we do not have enough information at this point to assure the public that there are, or are not, any low incident health problems associated with use of mobile phones. FDA continues to work with all parties, including other federal agencies and industry, to assure that research is undertaken to provide the necessary answers to the outstanding questions about the safety of mobile phones.
Page 141 at this time, FDA has urged the mobile phone industry to take a number of steps to assure public safety. The agency has recommended that the industry: support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the • type emitted by mobile phones; design mobile phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to •...
Page 142 a hand-held phone with a built-in antenna connected to a • different antenna mounted on the outside of the car or built into a separate package, or a headset with a remote antenna to a mobile phone carried at the •...
Page 143: Patent Information
Patent Information Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents: D306594 5122480 4327319 4716391 5122722 4369516 4723305 4912602 D327061 D294257 4918732 4369522 4727306 4922178 5128834 4378603 4945570 D328302 4390963 4727583 5142551 4398265 4730195 4954796 5142696 4400584 4734635 4959851 4736277 4963812 5146620...
Page 144 5842122 5844943 Other patents pending. Important Export Information Because of federal export regulations applicable to this Motorola phone, it cannot be sold for export from the U.S.A. or Canada. Please read the following important notice: EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES: the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. This product cannot be exported from the United States or Canada without an export license issued by the U.S.
Page 145: Index
Index AC Adapter 15 accessory connector 20 – Accessory Options 124 activating your phone 23 adjusting volume 33 alpha characters, entering 39 analog only 107 – answering calls 30 automatic answer 99 data and faxes 116 multiple key answer 97 antenna 20 audible timers one minute 74...
Page 146 restricting 90 digital indicator 26 – Display Options 100 display, phone’s 20 displaying 24-Hour Clock 102 caller’s numbers 67 individual call timer 72 last ten numbers dialed 29 lock code 88 phone information 94 system ID 106 your number 67 DTMF tones 82 storing 48 earpiece 20...
Page 147 – menu 114 – navigation 110 – options 104 – using 108 multiple key answer 97 muting the phone 32 names clearing 44 entering 39 recalling 40 viewing 67 navigating the menu 60 the minibrowser 108 Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries 124 number changing yours 94 viewing others 67...
Page 148 roam indicator 26 – Safety Information 6 Scratchpad 47 tones 82 scroll keys 20 secure code, changing 89 – Secure Options 88 – security 84 selecting ringer style 79 send key 20 service level 90 service light 103 service tones 83 shortcuts 34 show URL 115 signal strength 26...

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