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  • Page 1: Start Here

    A732 START HERE >...
  • Page 2 Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola A732 wireless phone. Earpiece Main Display OK Key: Press to perform right soft Menu Key key function. Right Soft Key Left Soft Key...
  • Page 3 Calibrating Your Finger Writing Recognition When you use the A732 Finger Writing Recognition (FWR) functionality to write messages, add phonebook entries, or quickly launch specific phone features, such as Ringing style , if finding something fuzzy as the following conditions describe, it's time to calibrate your FWR feature.
  • Page 4 SELECT Calibration After you calibrate the FWR functionality and the conditions described above remain, please contact the local Motorola Customer Call Center personnel. Note: Activating the FWR calibration option will not cause any impact on placing/answering calls or receiving/sending messages.
  • Page 5 Personal Communications Sector (852) 2506-3888 (Hong Kong) www.motorola.com.hk (Hong Kong) MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S.

  • Page 6: Menu Map

    Please contact your local customer service centers, agencies or retailers if you have any question about the mobile phone functions. Motorola reserves all rights to revise and change this user's manual without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or changes.

  • Page 7: Main Menu Display

    Main Menu Display Phonebook Media center • Search • Camera • Add • Video recorder • Erase • Photo album • Copy • Picture • Option • Animation • Speed dial • Melody • Caller group • Voice notes • Personal number * •...
  • Page 8 Main Menu Display Settings • Profile • Ringing style • Initial settings • Auto power off • Display • External display • Security • Call features • Network • Restore factory settings Tools Shortcuts • Alarm clock Quickly access menu options: •...
  • Page 9 Contents Menu Map ........5 Safety and General Information .
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Backlight ......60 Adjusting Display Brightness ..... 60 Adjusting Display Color.
  • Page 11 Sorting Messages ......87 Clearing Sending History ..... . . 87 Editing Service Commands.
  • Page 12 Restoring Factory Settings ..... . 122 Creating Application Shortcuts ....122 Managing Phone Profiles .
  • Page 13 Security ........155 Locking and Unlocking the Keypad ....155 Setting Closed User Groups .

  • Page 14: Safety And General Information

    RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.

  • Page 15: Phone Operation

    Motorola may exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the body-worn accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.

  • Page 16: Medical Devices

    RF Energy Interference/Compatibility Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to RF energy interference from external sources if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility. In some circumstances your phone may cause interference. Facilities Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.

  • Page 17: Use While Driving

    • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Responsible driving best practices may be found at the Motorola website: www.Motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.

  • Page 18: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers.
  • Page 19 Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information will follow. Your battery or phone should not be disposed of in a fire. Your battery or phone may require recycling in accordance with local laws. Contact your local regulatory authorities for more information.

  • Page 20: Repetitive Motion Injuries

    To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: • Do not play or use a blinking-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep. • Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly. • Play in a room in which all lights are on. •...

  • Page 21: European Union Directives Conformance Statement

    European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9 0168 Product Approval Type: MC2-41H14 Number The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    USB charger. You can purchase other accessories to customize your phone for maximum performance and portability. To purchase Motorola Original™ accessories, contact the Motorola Customer Call Center at (852) 2506-3888 in Hong Kong. About This Guide Optional Features This label identifies an optional network, SIM...

  • Page 23: Installing The Sim Card

    Installing the SIM Card Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message information. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. Action 1 If the phone’s battery door is...
  • Page 24 Action 3 Fit the SIM card into the slot, with the metal contacts facing down and the beveled corner pointed at the notch of the slot (as shown).

  • Page 25: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery You must install and charge the battery to use your phone. Your phone is designed to use only Motorola Original™ batteries and accessories. We recommend that you store batteries in their protective cases when not in use.
  • Page 26 Action 3 Place the battery door back on the phone, aligning the tabs on the battery door with the groove on the phone. Slide the battery door in the direction shown until it locks into place.

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery New batteries are partially charged. Before using your phone, charge the battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/ discharge cycles. Action 1 With the phone facing up, plug in the USB charger. Note: The charger connector is keyed and can only be...

  • Page 28: Battery Use

    If battery power runs out, your phone turns off. Battery Use To maximize your battery’s performance: • Always use Motorola Original™ batteries and battery chargers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers.

  • Page 29: Turning On Your Phone

    The rechargeable batteries that power this phone must be disposed of properly and may need to be recycled. Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods. Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. Refer to your battery’s label for battery type.
  • Page 30 Action 4 If necessary, enter your 4-digit (up to 8-digit) unlock code and press OK ( ) to unlock the SIM card. 5 Enter the current time according to the 24-hour format (for example, enter 15:30 instead of 3:30 pm) and press OK ( ) to confirm.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Volume

    Adjusting Volume On the idle display: Press up/down volume key increase/decrease earpiece volume during a call and the settings will automatically be saved seconds later Tip: With a call in progress and the flip opened, press the smart key to switch between the earpiece and the speaker.

  • Page 32: Making A Call

    Making a Call On the idle display: Press 1 keypad keys enter a phone number Tip: If you make a mistake, press CLEAR ( ) to clear the last digit, or press and hold CLEAR ) to clear all digits. make the call end the call Tip: To enter an extension, press and hold...

  • Page 33: Muting A Call

    Tip: When Flip answer is active, open the phone to answer the > Settings > Call features call. (To activate, press > Flip answer > ON .) When Anykey answer is active, press any of the keys except to answer the call. (To activate, >...

  • Page 34: Learning To Use Your Phone

    Learning to Use Your Phone Using the Internal Display The idle display is the standard display when you are not on a call or using the menu. Service Provider Name Date 20/6/2004 15:30 Time CAMERA MEDIA Menu Indicator Soft Key Labels The Menu indicator indicates that you can press the menu to display the main menu or options menu.
  • Page 35 Press from the idle display to quickly access 6 menu features. You can also decide which 6 menu features you would like to quickly access by setting home keys (see page 122). At the top of the display are the following status indicators: Icon Name Description...
  • Page 36 Icon Name Description Call Connected Indicates you are on a call. New SMS Message Indicates new unread SMS message(s). The icon flashes when the SMS memory is full. You must read new SMS messages to receive more SMS messages. New Voicemail Indicates new unheard Message voicemail message(s).
  • Page 37 Icon Name Description Vibrator On Indicates vibrator is turned on. Ringer/Vibrator On Indicates ringer and vibrator are turned on. Silent Indicates ringer and vibrator are turned off. GPRS Mode Indicates your service provider supports GPRS. GPRS Call Connected Indicates you are surfing over the GPRS network.

  • Page 38: Using Menus

    Using Menus From the idle display, press to display the main menu. Selecting a Menu Feature To select a menu feature, starting from the idle display: Find the Feature > Phonebook > Add to scroll, and to select the soft key functions listed in the bottom left and right corners of the display.

  • Page 39: Entering Text

    Entering Text Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages on your phone. Most text entry screens let you enter letters, numbers, and/or > Input mode ) from symbols as required. Press a text entry screen to select a text entry mode. The text entry mode you select remains active until you change it by selecting another mode.
  • Page 40 Setting Ready-to-Use Text Entry Modes You can predefine your custom text input modes. Finger writing Type letters and numbers by drawing strokes on the keypad (see page 41). TAP English Type letters, numbers, and symbols by pressing a key 1 or more times (see page 49).
  • Page 41 Setting Words to Complete Automatically Word completion allows you to quickly enter a word after you key in the 1st 3 characters. Find the Feature > Settings > Initial settings > Input mode > Word completion > ON In the TAP English text entry mode: Press 1 keypad keys enter the 1st 3 characters of a...
  • Page 42 Using Finger Writing Recognition (FWR) Finger Writing Recognition (FWR) is a new handwriting recognition technology which enables you to write on the sensitive keypad with finger instead of pen. The new function allows you to directly write English in lower or upper case, numbers and Chinese characters on the sensitive keypad by a touch of finger.
  • Page 43 • FWR may not behave normally when there is water on the sensitive keypad, or under the following conditions: Wet from condensation. A wet finger with water or perspiration. • Take care of the following which could create trouble: Do not drop, throw or give a great shock. Do not spill liquid such as juice or coffee on the sensitive keypad.
  • Page 44 > Input mode from any text entry screen and Press select Finger writing . Action 1 Use your finger to write all the letters of a word 1 by 1 on the sensitive keypad. Active area 2 If the letter you writed displays in the screen, press OK ( ) or click on the keypad to select it.
  • Page 45 with the key you pressed; then scroll and select a word from the pop-up candidate list. Learning to Use FWR You can test write on the sensitive keypad so that you will be able to use the finger writing technology more smoothly. Find the Feature >...
  • Page 46 Calibrating Your Finger Writing Recognition When you use the A668 Finger Writing Recognition (FWR) functionality to write messages, add phonebook entries, or quickly launch specific phone features, such as Ringing style , if finding something fuzzy as the following conditions describe, it's time to calibrate your FWR feature.
  • Page 47 > Calibration .) After you calibrate the FWR functionality and the conditions described above remain, please contact the local Motorola Customer Call Center personnel. Note: Activating the FWR calibration option will not cause any impact on placing/answering calls or receiving/sending...
  • Page 48 Using FWR Commands You can quickly access certain phone features using several handwriting command shortcuts from the idle display. The finger writing commands are described below. Open Browser > Home on your phone. Open Games & apps on your phone. Open Settings >...
  • Page 49 Using FWR Gestures You can use several handwriting gestures instead of keypresses to delete a letter or return to the editing mode and insert a space. The finger writing gestures are described below. Draw a line from right to left on the sensitive keypad to delete a letter on the left side of the cursor or return to the editing mode.

  • Page 50: Character Chart

    Using TAP English TAP English is the standard mode for entering text on your phone. > Input mode from any text entry screen and Press select TAP English . Press 1 keypad key 1 or select a letter, number, or more times symbol 2 keypad keys...
  • Page 51 G H I 4 g h i 4 í ì J K L 5 j k l 5 M N O 6 Ñ ö Ø m n o 6 ñ ö ø ó ò õ P Q R S 7 p q r s 7 β...

  • Page 52: Entry Mode

    Using iTAP™ Software Predictive Text Entry Mode iTAP English is a predictive text entry mode that lets you enter a word using 1 keypress per letter. > Input mode from any text entry screen, and Press select iTAP English . Entering Words Press 1 keypad key 1...
  • Page 53 For example, to spell the word “art,” press The display shows art . Entering Novel Words You can coin words iTAP English does not recognize. Action 1 Press CLEAR ( ) 1 or more times to delete letters until a letter combination matches the start of a word.

  • Page 54: Entering Numbers

    Entering Numbers Press prepare to put iTAP English in the 1 keypad key 1 time text entry mode scroll to the number 3 keypad keys enter numbers enter the numbers at flashing 4 OK ( cursor location Entering Punctuation Press enter punctuation Deleting Letters and Words With the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete:...

  • Page 55: Using The External Display

    Using the External Display The external display enters the idle mode shortly after you close the flip and the backlight will be turned off 5 seconds later. The external display shows the phone status, including network signal, battery power level and time as well as date indicators.

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