Introduction ... 7 Driving Safety Tips ...9 Getting Started... 11 i90c Phone Features ...12 Battery ...13 Turning Your i 90c Phone On/Off ...15 Closed-Cover Features ...16 Enabling Security ...17 Receiving Over-the-Air Programming...17 SIM Card ...18 Keypad Lock ...26 Status of Your i 90c Phone ...27 My Information ...28 Using T9 Text Input ...28 Display Essentials ...
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Using Net Alert ...90 Using Your Phone as a Modem...90 Mobile Originated Text Messaging... 93 Message Center ...93 Text Msg Setup ...95 Text Message Inbox ...97 Text Message Outbox...98 Private and Group Calls ... 105 Private Calls ...105 Call Alerts...109 www.motorola.com/iden...
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Group Calls...113 Datebook... 117 Datebook Icons...118 Viewing Your Datebook ...118 About Datebook Events...120 Adding New Events...121 Editing Events ...125 Deleting Events ...125 Datebook Event Reminders...126 Customizing Datebook Set Up ...127 Memo ... 129 Adding a New Memo ...129 Viewing a Memo ...129 Editing a Memo ...130 Deleting a Memo ...130 Voice Record ...
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Accessory Safety Information ...185 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones...187 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products...193 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International) ...197 Patent and Trademark Information...201 Index ... 203 www.motorola.com/iden...
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IMPORTANT! Read “Safety and General Information” on page 177 before using your i90c phone.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Motorola Inc. 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33322 USA 1 (800) 453-0920...
Motorola iDEN i90c multi-service, data-capable, digital, portable phone. Your i90c phone offers: • Voice Activated Dialing — Your i90c phone offers state-of-the-art Voice Activated Dialing. • Speakerphone — You can enjoy hands-free communication at the touch of a button.
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NOTE: This guide describes the features of the i90c phone as they were set up by Motorola. However, your carrier or your organization may have changed or added features. For more information, check with your carrier or your organization.
Get to know your Motorola wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call with- out taking your attention off the road.
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1. Wherever wireless phone service is available. www.motorola.com/iden...
This section includes: i 90c Phone Features Battery Turning Your i 90c Phone On/Off Closed-Cover Features Enabling Security Receiving Over-the-Air Programming SIM Card Keypad Lock Status of Your i 90c Phone My Information Using T9 Text Input Getting Started Page 12 Page 13 Page 15 Page 16...
Battery Your i90c phone comes with a Lithium Ion battery and charger. After attaching the battery, you must charge it before you use it for the first time. See “Charging Lithium Ion Batteries” on page 167 for the charging times for your phone’s battery.
NOTE: Press the button of the charger’s accessory connector before inserting the connector into the bottom of the phone. If the charger has folding electrical prongs, flip open the prongs. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. www.motorola.com/iden button...
Battery Charging Status The battery strength indicator icon found on your phone’s display screen shows the amount of power in the battery. When Using Phone Icon Display Battery Strength Battery A short, chirp-like sound indicates a low battery. The icon flashes to indicate that you have approximately five minutes of talk time remaining.
You can use a variety of the i90c phone’s features and functions while the phone cover is closed. With the cover closed, you can: • answer calls • conduct calls with speakerphone on • end calls • view last 20 calls • place a call to the number of your last 20 calls www.motorola.com/iden...
• place calls to numbers in your Phonebook using voice-activated dialing • send incoming calls to voice mail • receive and dismiss call alerts, message notifications, Datebook event reminders, and notification of missed calls • adjust volume of speaker, ringer, and call alert notification •...
SIM Card Personal Identification Number (PIN) To prevent unauthorized use of your phone, your SIM card is protected by a PIN. Each time the phone is powered on, you must enter your PIN. You can change or disable your PIN if desired. www.motorola.com/iden...
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NOTE: Disabling your PIN enables anyone to use your phone. If you disable your PIN, you must still keep the SIM card in the phone to make calls. Entering the PIN Depending on your service provider, your phone may or may not require you to enter a SIM PIN when you first use your phone.
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At the Enter New SIM PIN Code screen, enter the new 4- to 8-digit SIM PIN and press C under OK. At the Re-enter New SIM PIN Code screen, re-enter the new SIM PIN to confirm, and press C under OK. www.motorola.com/iden...
Unblocking the PIN If you forget your PIN and unsuccessfully enter it three times, access to your phone will be blocked. NOTE: Before you begin, obtain the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code from your service provider, then read and understand the PIN unblocking sequence.
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R to scroll to Settings. Press C under SELECT. The Settings screen displays. If you disable the PIN requirement, you remove protection of personal data on your SIM card. Anyone can then use your phone and access your personal data. www.motorola.com/iden...
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Press R to scroll to Security. Press C under SELECT to access the Security screen. At the Security screen, press R to scroll to SIM PIN. Press C under SELECT to access the SIM PIN screen. Press R to scroll to On or Off. On enables the SIM PIN requirement; Off disables the SIM PIN requirement.
SIM card holder. Hold the SIM card with the gold contact side facing down and the cut corner in the lower left. Do not touch the gold-colored areas of the SIM card. cut corner www.motorola.com/iden SIM card holder...
Carefully slide the SIM card to the right and into the phone, until it lies flat in the SIM card holder. Removing SIM Card NOTE: To remove your SIM card, you will need a ballpoint pen. With the phone powered off, remove the battery cover and battery. See “Detaching the Battery”...
Once Keypad Lock is activated, you can only perform the following tasks: • Turn your phone on and off • Unlock the keypad • Receive incoming calls, messages, and alerts. NOTE: You cannot place emergency calls using the keypad while Keypad Lock is activated. www.motorola.com/iden...
To lock the phone's keypad: Press q *. When you receive an incoming call, message or alert, Keypad Lock is temporarily disabled. You can respond to the incoming call, message, or alert. When you have finished responding to the incoming call, message, or alert, press r (if the phone cover is open) or .
T9 database. T9 Text Input is available when you are typing information into your phone (for example, Phonebook or Datebook). ® www.motorola.com/iden Text Input, that makes...
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T9 Text Input Entry Modes Four text entry modes are available in T9 Text Input: Alpha, Word, Symbols, and Numeric. When you are using T9 Text Input, an icon in the top right corner of your phone’s display screen (next to the battery strength indicator icon) indicates the T9 Text Input entry mode you are using: Icon T9 Entry Mode...
C under DELETE to erase the entire text entry field. Space Press R once to accept a word and insert a space when entering text. Next Word in Database Press 0 to display more words in the database that match the keystroke sequence you entered. www.motorola.com/iden...
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Shift and Caps Lock Press # to make the next letter typed uppercase (Shift), to make all subsequent letters types uppercase (Caps Lock), or to go back to lowercase letters. These icons appear in the top row of your display screen: •...
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From any screen that requires text input, press q to access the Entry Method menu. Press S to scroll to Languages. Press C under SELECT. Press S to scroll to the language you want T9 Text Input to use. Press C under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Using Numeric Mode To use Numeric text entry mode, choose Numeric as your text entry mode and press the number buttons on your keypad to enter numbers. Using Symbols Mode To use Symbols text entry mode: Choose Symbols as your text entry mode. A row of 32 symbols appears along the bottom of your phone’s display screen, just above the display option and menu icon.
Your i90c phone’s two display screens tell you what you need to know as you use your phone. This section includes: Display Screens Status Icons Text Display Area Call Information Icons Menu Icon Display Options Navigating Menus and Lists Main Menu Options Display Screens Any time your phone is powered on, the display screens provide you with information and options.
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See “Call Information Icons” on page 39. • recent call icon. See “Recent Call Icons” on page 68. • message icon. See “Messages” on page 83. • missed call icon. See “Missed Calls” on page 71. www.motorola.com/iden Status Status Status Status Status Status...
The icon area on the right may display: • battery strength icon. See “Status Icons” on page 37. • Phonebook type icon for your current call or most recent call. See “Phonebook Icons” on page 44. The Ready Screen The illustrations of the full-sized display screen shows the Ready screen. The illustration of the one-line display screen shows the one-line equivalent of the Ready screen.
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Speaker Off — phone’s speaker is off. Ring/Vibe icons — you have customized the way in which the phone is set to notify you when you receive calls and other types of messages. See “Ring Style and Notification Type” on page 143 for more information. www.motorola.com/iden...
w#,! The icon of the main menu feature in use always appears in the top left of the status icon rows. For a list of the main menu icons, see “Main Menu Options” on page 41. Text Display Area The full-sized display screen’s text display area displays menu options, messages, names, phone numbers, and other information.
Q. Holding down the appropriate part of the navigation key speeds up scrolling. You can set your phone to stop scrolling when you reach the bottom or top of the menu list, or “wrap-around” to the opposite end. See “Setting Scrolling” on page 154 for more information. www.motorola.com/iden...
If more items appear in a menu or list than can be displayed in the text area, a down arrow or up arrow appears in the left side of the screen indicating that more options may be accessed by scrolling up or down. Down arrow Main Menu Options By default, the main menu options appear in the order determined by your...
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1 and 2, IP address, and circuit data number of your phone. Create or edit a group of settings and save them as one for use in different environments. Store received call alerts to respond to at your convenience. www.motorola.com/iden...
The Phonebook allows you to store up to 250 frequently used names and numbers. When you store information in your Phonebook, it is saved on your SIM card. If you move your SIM card to another SIM-based phone, you can access information in your Phonebook from that phone.
If you plan to use the information stored in your Phonebook with an i2000, i2000plus, or any other GSM phone, you must use CompanionPro. Go to www.motorola.com/iden or your service provider’s web site for more information. You can use CompanionPro to make the Phonebook information saved to your i90c phone’s SIM card accessible in this type of phone.
For more information on entering numbers into your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 49. The “picker” arrows appearing around the number type icon indicates multiple phone numbers stored under one name: The Voice Name icon appearing to the left of one of the number type icons indicates that a voice name is associated with the Phonebook entry: Voice Names A voice name is an audio recording you make by speaking into your i90c phone...
The type of number to be stored: Mobile, Private, Work, Main, Home, Pager, Fax, IP, Other, or Talkgroup. • A Speed Dial number. You may accept the default Speed Dial number or assign a different one. • A voice name audio recording for voice-activated dialing. www.motorola.com/iden while...
Viewing Phonebook Entries Names with more than one number assigned to them appear with ef surrounding the icon to the right of the name. For example, if you had stored a home and work number for Joe Smith, the entry for Joe Smith’s home phone number would look like this: Joe Smith When the name is highlighted, press T to scroll to the icons representing each...
From the Phonebook screen, press q to view the Phonebook Menu screen. Press R to scroll to Capacity. Press C under SELECT. The Capacity screen shows how many storage spaces in you Phonebook are in use and how many are empty. www.motorola.com/iden...
Adding Phonebook Entries Using the following instructions, you will enter the information in the order the items appear on the Phonebook entry details screen. However, you can enter this information in any order by pressing S to scroll through the items on the entry details screen.
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With the Type field highlighted, press C under CHANGE. From the Type Editor screen, press R to scroll to the type of number you want to assign to the Phonebook entry. Press C under SELECT. The entry details screen returns with the # field highlighted. www.motorola.com/iden...
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Assign a number to your Phonebook entry: With the # field highlighted, press C under CHANGE. Type the number using the alphanumeric keypad. For phone numbers, use the 10-digit format. To delete a digit, press C under DELETE. See “Pause Digit Entry” on page 56 and “Plus Dialing” on page 57 for information on using these features when storing phone numbers in your Phonebook.
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NOTE: Each name in your Phonebook may have up to seven phone numbers, one Private ID, one Talkgroup number, and one IP address associated with it. When you have entered all the information you wanted in this Phonebook entry, press C under DONE. www.motorola.com/iden...
Storing Phone Numbers and Private IDs Quickly Your phone gives you two ways to store phone numbers quickly: from the Ready screen and from the Recent Calls list. To store a number from the Ready screen: From the Ready screen, use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number you want to store.
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Menu. Press R to scroll to Store. Press C under SELECT. This displays the Store To screen with [New Entry] highlighted. Follow step 3 through step 6 in “To store a number from the Recent Calls list:” on page 54. www.motorola.com/iden...
Editing Phonebook Entries From the Phonebook screen, press R to scroll to the entry you want to edit. Press q to view the Phonebook Menu. Press R to scroll to Edit. Press C under SELECT. The entry details screen displays. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries”...
You can enter up to 20 characters in a single entry, stored or dialed. NOTE: You can program your phone to pause for more than 3 seconds. Performing the above step twice will program two pauses and cause your phone to wait 6 seconds before entering the next set of numbers. www.motorola.com/iden...
Plus Dialing This feature enables you to place an international call from most countries — without entering the local international access code. Use Plus Dialing for all Phonebook entries if you plan to travel outside the United States. Begin by following the instructions for “Adding Phonebook Entries”...
The i90c phone enables you to make and receive domestic and international phone calls, make emergency calls, and be notified of a missed call. This section includes: Making Phone Calls Emergency Calling Receiving a Phone Call Ending a Phone Call Recent Calls Missed Calls Call Timers...
• Making Calls from the Phonebook After you have entered phone numbers into your Phonebook, you can use these numbers to make phone calls. For information on entering numbers into your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 49. www.motorola.com/iden...
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To make calls from the Phonebook: From the Ready screen, if PHBK is one of your display options, press C under PHBK. From the Ready screen, press q, then press R to scroll to Phonebook. Press C under SELECT. Press R to scroll through the names in your Phonebook. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the first letter of the name and press R to scroll through the names beginning with that letter.
Cover Closed Press . on the top of your phone Use the volume keys on the side of your phone to scroll through the list of recent call to the desire number. www.motorola.com/iden...
To place the call, press t on the top of your phone. The call will be placed with speakerphone on. See “Hands-Free Speakerphone” on page 73. To end the call, press . again. Using Speed Dial Each phone number stored in your Phonebook is assigned a Speed Dial number. You can use the Speed Dial number to quickly place a call.
Your phone will play the name back to you. The call will automatically be placed, with speakerphone on. See “Hands-Free Speakerphone” on page 73. Last Number Redial Press and hold s to redial the last number you called. www.motorola.com/iden...
Making TTY Calls NOTE: This feature may not be offered by your service provider. You can use your phone to make calls using a TTY device. When you make TTY call, the call begins in the TTY mode you last selected. You can change the TTY mode during a call.
911 emergency calls. Receiving a Phone Call Incoming calls are indicated by a ring, vibration, or backlight illumination. Cover Open Press s or any key on the keypad or press C under YES to answer the call. www.motorola.com/iden...
Cover Closed Press t on the top of your phone. The call will be activated with speakerphone on. See “Hands-Free Speakerphone” on page 73. Or, open the phone cover. The call will be heard through the earpiece. USER TIP: You can turn down the ringer volume by pressing the volume buttons on the side of your phone while the phone is ringing.
Cover Open To view your Recent Calls list: From the Ready screen, press R. From the Ready screen, press q. Press S to scroll to Recent Calls. Press C under SELECT. Press S to scroll the list of recent calls. www.motorola.com/iden...
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Cover Closed To view your most recent call with the phone cover closed: Press . on the top of your phone, and use the volume keys to scroll through the list of recent calls. Press . again to dismiss the display. Getting Detailed Information About Recent Calls To get more information about a recent call: From the Recent Calls screen, press S to scroll to the call you want...
From the Recent Calls screen, press S to scroll to the call you want to delete. Press q to access the Rec. Calls Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete. Press C under SELECT. Press C under YES to confirm the deletion. www.motorola.com/iden...
To delete all calls on the Recent Calls list: From the Recent Calls screen, press q to access the Rec. Calls Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete All. Press C under SELECT. Press C under YES to confirm the deletion. Accessing Voice Records From Recent Calls You can access the Voice Record feature from Recent Calls and use it to record spoken messages that you can listen to later.
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If the feature does not include an option to reset or you do not wish to reset the option, press C under DONE when you are finished viewing. To reset a feature, press C under RESET. When the confirmation screen appears, press C under YES to confirm the reset. www.motorola.com/iden...
NOTE: The values displayed by Call Timers are not intended for billing purposes. Hands-Free Speakerphone The i90c phone provides the convenience of a hands-free speakerphone for holding impromptu meetings or placing safer phone calls. NOTE: During speakerphone operation, you may either speak or listen, but you cannot do both at the same time.
You must open the phone cover to accept or decline the second call. Opening the cover turns speakerphone off. Accepting Calls Press C under YES. The first call is placed on hold. www.motorola.com/iden...
To end the active call and accept the second call: . Then press s or press C under YES Press Switching Between Calls: When you accept a second call while you are talking on the phone, your display shows the name or number of each call.
To place a second call while the first call is on hold: Enter the second phone number you want to call. Or, select the number from your Phonebook by pressing q and selecting Phonebook. Press to place the second call. www.motorola.com/iden...
To toggle between the two calls: Press C under SWITCH. To end the active call: Press r. The call on hold becomes active. NOTE: Closing the phone cover ends the active call and the call on hold. Three-Way Calling Using Three-Way Calling, you can combine two ongoing phone calls into one conversation.
Line 1 is active; calls from Line 1 are being forwarded. Line 1 is active; calls from Line 2 are being forwarded. Line 1 is active; calls from Line 1 and Line 2 are being forwarded. Line 2 is active; calls from Line 1 are being forwarded. www.motorola.com/iden...
NOTE: Call Forwarding must be set to Detailed with the voice mail access number to receive voice mail messages. This is the default setting. Turning On Call Forwarding Press q then press R to scroll to Call Forward. Press C under SELECT. At the Call Forward screen, the Forward field is highlighted.
Your calls will now be forwarded to the number that you selected. Turning Off Call Forwarding Press q then press R to scroll to Call Forward. Press C under SELECT. The Call Forward screen displays with the Forward field highlighted. www.motorola.com/iden...
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Press R to scroll to the To field and press C under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to Off and press C under SELECT. Call Forwarding...
The main topics covered in this section are listed below: Receiving Messages Message Center Using Voicemail Using Text and Numeric Messaging Using Net Alert Using Your Phone as a Modem NOTE: If your service provider supports mobile originated text messaging, see “Mobile Originated Text Messaging” on page 93.
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Your phone screens display the message alert: Message Type Cover Closed Voicemail Text Messages Net Alert These message alert screens appear if the new message is the only message you have. Cover Open www.motorola.com/iden...
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If you already have one or more messages when a new message is received: • cover open — the screen shows the number of messages that are the same type as the new message. • cover closed — the screen shows the total number of messages of all types combined.
To access any message service: From the Message Center screen, press R to scroll to the message service you want to access. Press C under the display option on the right. This option varies depending on the message service selected. www.motorola.com/iden...
Using Voicemail Transferring Calls to Voicemail Cover Open Press C under NO while your phone is ringing to transfer incoming calls directly to Voicemail. Cover Closed Press . while your phone is ringing to transfer incoming calls directly to Voicemail. Accessing New Messages When you receive a message, you can listen to it immediately or later.
Stamp the message with the time and date the message was left. • Store up to 16 messages at a time, that will remain until you delete them. NOTE: “Mail Waiting, Memory Full” displays when 16 message registers are full. (Messages must be erased before you can receive others.) www.motorola.com/iden...
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• Allow for “Auto Call Back” of a phone number that is included within a message, by pressing s. If the message contains two phone numbers, Auto Call Back will dial the last number. Accessing New Messages When you receive a message, you can view it immediately or later: Viewing Message Immediately Press C under READ.
In addition, you can also send or receive faxes. This type of wireless connection uses one of two types of data connection: circuit-switched data and packet data. www.motorola.com/iden icon will...
• Circuit-switched data is typically used for sending and receiving faxes and for transferring large files. • Packet data is used for small file transfers such as email. Closing your phone cover does not interrupt packet data transfers. To use these services, you must install the iDEN Wireless Data Services software (available separately).
Mobile originated text messaging allows you to communicate with other message cable devices to send and receive brief text messages. Received messages appear on your phone display or in your text message inbox. NOTE: This is a network suppositions dependent feature. Please consult with your service provider for availability.
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To access any message service: From the Message Center screen, press R to scroll to the message service you want to access. Press C under the display option on the right. This option varies depending on the message service selected. www.motorola.com/iden...
Message Icons The following icons appears depending on the type of message. Icon Text Msg Setup Before you begin sending and receiving messages, you must set up your signature, service center number and expiration information in the Text Msg Setup Form. Description Message Sent and Confirmed Message Sent Attempted (if this...
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SMS Center. If you want to change this setting, press C under CHNGE. In the Expire After screen, press N or press C under --> to change the selection. Press C under DONE when you are finished. www.motorola.com/iden...
You will be taken back to the Text Msg Setup screen. Press C under BACK to save the settings. Text Message Inbox The Text Message Inbox allows you to access, manage and create messages. NOTE: The Inbox memory space can hold 14 messages with a maximum length of 160 characters for each message.
The Outbox items are numbered, with the largest number on top being the most recent item sent and the first item is the [Create Msg]. You can: • Create a text message • Send a message • Manage an outbox www.motorola.com/iden...
NOTE: The Outbox and Drafts Folder share the same memory space and a maximum of 20 messages can be held. If you have reached the maximum, it will be necessary to delete old messages before sending out new messages. Creating Text Messages From the Message Center screen, press S to scroll to Text Outbox.
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To save a message as a draft, do the following after you have completed the main steps for creating a message but before sending the message: From the New Message screen, press S to highlight the Save as Draft field, then press C under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
To delete a message, do the following after you have completed the main steps for creating a message but before sending the message: From the New Message screen, press S to highlight the Deleted field, then press C under SELECT. A transient screen appears. Press C under YES to delete the message.
The Drafts Folder contains messages which were created, but not sent either because you wish to send the message at another time or the message is incomplete. NOTE: Drafts Folder will only appear at the Message Center if there is at least one draft message. www.motorola.com/iden...
NOTE: The Outbox and Drafts Folder share the same memory space and a maximum of 20 messages can be held. If you have reached the maximum, it will be necessary to delete old messages before sending out new messages. Accessing the Drafts Folder From the Message Center screen, press S to scroll to Drafts Folder.
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Press q to access the Msg Center Menu screen. Press S to scroll to Memory Meter. Press C under SELECT. In the Outbox/Drafts Meter screen, you will see how much memory is available. Press C under BACK to go back to the Message Center screen. www.motorola.com/iden...
The main topics covered in this section are listed below: Private Calls Call Alerts Group Calls Private Calls There are several ways to reach an individual using Private calls: • Enter the person’s Private ID from the keypad. • Select the person’s Private ID from the numbers in your Phonebook. •...
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Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the phone. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound. Release the PTT button to listen. For more information on the Recent Calls list, see “Recent Calls” on page 67. www.motorola.com/iden...
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Cover Closed To view your most recent call, press . on the top of your phone. (If the Private icon h appears at the right of the screen, the number is a Private ID.) Use the volume keys on the side of your phone to scroll to the desired Private ID.
Release the PTT button to listen. Storing Private IDs For information store Private ID to your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 49. For information on how to quickly store Private ID, see “Storing Phone Numbers and Private IDs Quickly” on page 53. www.motorola.com/iden...
Call Alerts You can send a call alert, which lets recipients know that you would like to talk with them. When you send an alert, the recipient will receive a series of beeps and your name or Private ID will appear on the display. Placing a Call Alert from the Keypad Enter the Private ID of the person you want to call.
C under QUEUE when you have received an incoming call alert. Accessing the Call Alert Queue From the Ready screen, press q. Press to scroll to Call Alert. Press C under SELECT. The Call Alert Queue screen displays. www.motorola.com/iden...
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Viewing Call Alert Date and Time To find out the date and time a call alert was received: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press S to scroll to the desired call alert. Press q to access Call Alert Menu. Press R to scroll to View.
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When the confirmation screen appears, press C under YES to delete all call alerts. To delete all call alerts from the queue: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press q to access the Call Alert Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete All. www.motorola.com/iden...
Press C to SELECT. When the confirmation screen appears, press C under YES to delete the entry. Group Calls In a Group call, you can communicate instantly with a group of people that you have previously set up as a Talkgroup. Group calls go out to all member of the Talkgroup at the same type.
You may only belong to one Talkgroup at a time. When you join a new Talkgroup, you no longer belong to your previous Talkgroup. There are two ways to join a Talkgroup: Make a Group call to the Talkgroup. This automatically causes you to join the Talkgroup. www.motorola.com/iden...
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From the Phonebook screen, press R to scroll to the name of the Talk- group you want to call. If the Talkgroup you want to join is on your Recent Call list, go to the Recent Call screen and press R to scroll to the name of the Talkgroup you want to call.
The Datebook is a calendar in your i90c phone that enables you to schedule and organize events, such as appointments and meetings. Schedules can be created and viewed for specific days, and reminder alarms can be set so you never miss important events.
When the events of a day are displayed, you can select an event to view and display details of that event. Description Event without a start/ end time More options are available Recurring Appointment Datebook Alarm Used to move through fields when setting a time and date. www.motorola.com/iden...
Viewing a Week When you access your Datebook, the current week is displayed. You can scroll to other weeks by pressing S. Event without a start/end time The dates of the displayed week appear at the top of the text area of your phone’s screen.
An option to repeat the event in your Datebook. • An alarm to notify you of the event before it begins. • The style you want your phone to use when the event occurs. See “Styles” on page 159 for more information. www.motorola.com/iden...
Adding New Events Using the following instructions, you will enter the information in the order the items appear on the Event Form screen. However, you can enter this information in any order by pressing S to scroll through the items on the Event Form screen.
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From the Duration screen, press R to scroll to the desired duration. If you select None, the event will have a duration of zero minutes. Press C under SELECT. The Event Form screen returns with the StartDate field highlighted. www.motorola.com/iden...
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The default date assigned to an event is the day that was highlighted when you accessed the Event Form screen to add the event. To assign a different date: With the StartDate field highlighted, press C under CHANGE. From the StartDate screen, enter the date of the event: Type in the date, or press S to scroll through the months, days, and years.
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With the Styles field highlighted, press C under CHANGE. From the Style screen, press S to scroll to the desired style. Press C under SELECT. When you have entered all the desired information about the event, press C under DONE. www.motorola.com/iden...
Editing Events If you are viewing the week containing the event: Press C under EDIT. If you are viewing the day containing the event: Press q to display the Datebook Menu. Press R to scroll to Edit and press then C under SELECT. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding New Events”...
Datebook event. Press C under EXIT to dismiss the event reminder. Cover Closed When a Datebook event reminder appears on the one-line screen: Open phone cover to view the details of the event. Press . to dismiss the event reminder. www.motorola.com/iden...
Customizing Datebook Set Up Datebook allows you to customize some of its set up features: • DailyBegin — sets the beginning time of the 12-hour day your Datebook displays when you are viewing a week. • Reminder — controls the behavior of alarms you have set in Datebook: •...
The Memo application provides you with a place to store a numeric note in your i90c phone. This section includes: Adding a New Memo Viewing a Memo Editing a Memo Deleting a Memo Adding a New Memo From the Ready screen, press q. Press R to scroll to Memo.
C under DELETE. Press C under STORE. Deleting a Memo From the Ready screen, press q. Press R to scroll to Memo. Press C under SELECT. Press and hold C under DELETE. Press C under STORE. www.motorola.com/iden...
The Voice Record feature of your i90c phone enables you to record and play back personal messages or the incoming portion of phone calls on your i90c phone. This section includes: About Voice Record Accessing Voice Record Recording a Voice Record Playing a Voice Record Adding to a Voice Record Labeling a Voice Record...
Playing a Voice Record From the VoiceRecord screen, press R to scroll to the Voice Record you want to play. Press C under PLAY. To stop the Voice Record while it is playing, press C under BACK or close phone cover. www.motorola.com/iden...
Adding to a Voice Record After you create a Voice Record, you can record more at the end of the existing Voice Record: From the VoiceRecord screen, press R to scroll to the Voice Record you want to add to. Press q to view the VoiceRecord Menu.
To lock or unlock a Voice Record: From the VoiceRecord screen, press R to scroll to Voice Record you want to lock or unlock. Press q to view the VoiceRecord Menu. Press R to scroll to Lock or Unlock. Press C under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Voice Record Memory Typically, you can store 20 Voice Records with a total time of about three minutes. To check the amount of memory available for a Voice Record: From the VoiceRecord screen, press q to view the VoiceRecord Menu. Press R to scroll to Memory.
The Java feature of your i90c phone runs programs, or applications, written in the Java 2 Micro Edition programming language. The phone comes with Java applications downloaded and ready for installation. You can choose to order or purchase Java applications and download them into your phone via the Internet.
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NOTE: Closing the phone cover will return you to the Ready screen. Resuming a Suspended Application Cover Open Press under RESUME. Cover Closed Open phone cover. The Ready screen displays. Press q. Press S to scroll to Java. Press C under SELECT. Press C under RESUME. www.motorola.com/iden...
You can customize your phone by connecting your phone to a PC using a data cable and downloading additional Java applications or by downloading applications over the air without a data cable. Please go to www.motorola.com/idenupdate for a selection of applications and downloading instructions. Installing Java Applications Before running a Java application you have downloaded, you must install it.
Java application data or ring styles reduces the space available for Voice Records. You can create more memory space to download Java applications by deleting stored Voice Records (see “Deleting a Voice Record” on page 134), or ring styles (see “Ring Styles” on page 145). www.motorola.com/iden...
Customizing the i90c Phone You can customize your i90c phone to fit the way you want to use it. The phone’s Settings menu enables you to control many of the phone’s features and functions, including display properties, message handling, and security features.
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Ring/Vibe enables you to control how your phone rings and vibrates when you receive calls and messages. You can set ring volume, choose ring styles, and use ® the VibraCall Alert feature which enables you to set your phone to alert you to calls and messages by vibrating. www.motorola.com/iden...
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You can customize your phone by downloading additional musical ring tones. Please go to www.motorola.com/idenupdate for a selection of musical ring tones and downloading instructions. Main Options Ring/Vibe provides these main options: • Ringer Vol — sets ring volume. •...
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VibeAll option is On. Vibrate On - phone is set to vibrate when you receive phone calls. Vibrate Then Ring - phone is set to vibrate and then ring when you receive phone calls. Silent - phone is set not to ring. www.motorola.com/iden...
When you set a ring style, you can choose from many pre-set ring styles, including musical tones. You can customize your phone by downloading additional musical ring tones. Please go to www.motorola.com/idenupdate for a selection of musical ring tones and downloading instructions. To set a ring style: From the Ring/Vibrate screen, ensure that VibeAll is set to Off.
Voice Records (see “Deleting a Voice Record” on page 134). Phone Setup Phone Setup sets some basic phone features. Access Phone Setup to set the following options: • Line — enables you to choose Line 1 or Line 2 as the active line for outgoing calls. www.motorola.com/iden...
• AutoAns — sets your phone to automatically answer an incoming call after a specified number of rings. When this feature is turned on, the phone answers by connecting you to the caller; it does not send the call to Voicemail, unless you are out of coverage or on another call.
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It can also be used to override your Unlock code under the direction of your service provider. • SIM PIN — this code is used to access the information on your SIM card and to make or receive calls. www.motorola.com/iden...
Using Master Reset The Master Reset option is provided for use only under the direction of your service provider. It resets your service. Personalize Personalize contains options that control which major features are easiest to access when you turn on your phone: •...
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Press C under CHANGE. Press R to scroll to the option you want to appear when the phone is powered on. Press C under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Initial Setup Initial Setup enables you to control a variety of your phone’s features that you may want to modify when you first get your phone: • Time/Date Format — sets the format in which the time and date display on your phone.
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Press C under SELECT. To turn the time and date format on or off: Press R to highlight Display, and press C under CHANGE to access the Display screen. Press S to choose Off or On. Press C under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Setting Auto Redial When Auto Redial is set to On, if you receive a System Busy or Try Later message while making a call, the phone will redial the number automatically. You will hear a ring-back tone when a successful call is placed. When Auto Redial is set to Off, you must press and hold s to redial the last number dialed.
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You can set your phone to scroll through menus and lists in either of two ways: • Up/Down — when you reach the bottom or top of a list or menu scrolling stops until you scroll in the other direction. www.motorola.com/iden...
• Wrap Around — when you reach the bottom or top of a list or menu, scrolling “wraps” around and continues at the other end of the lists of menu. You can set the scrolling style from the Initial Setup screen using the Scroll option.
To set your phone’s TTY mode using your phone’s Settings menu: From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to TTY Setup. Press C under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to the desired TTY mode; Off, TTY, VCO, or HCO. Press C under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
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To set your phone’s TTY mode from your TTY device, issue one of the following commands while on an active call: • “VCO please” — to select VCO mode. • “HCO please” — to select HCO mode. • “HCO off please” — to turn off HCO mode. IMPORTANT: NOTE: TTY device manufacturer’s proprietary feature such as Turbo- Code, High-Speed, and Interruption are not supported by your...
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Press T to raise or lower the volume setting. Press the Volume Control keys on the side of your phone. Press C under OK. Tkgrp (Talkgroup) Settings Tkgrp Settings enables you to set certain Talkgroup options. See “Group Calls” on page 113 for more information. www.motorola.com/iden...
Service Status The Service Status screen shows the status of your phone’s services. This screen is for information only; no options can be set. Styles The Styles feature enables you to save a group of settings for call and message notification, screen display, and call answering features.
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To change any style option: Press R to highlight the option. Press C under CHANGE or SELECT. Use the screens that appear to make your changes. When all the style options have the settings you want, press C under DONE. www.motorola.com/iden...
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Editing a Style To change the settings of a style: From the Styles Menu screen, press R to scroll to the name of the style you want to edit. Press q to access the Styles Action menu. Press R to scroll to Edit and press C under SELECT. To change any style option: Press R to highlight the option.
Alerts — sets filtering options for call alerts. • Notifications — sets filtering options for messages. Setting Phone Call Filtering Call Filter enables you to set your phone to respond to all calls, no calls, or only calls from some or all numbers in your Phonebook: www.motorola.com/iden...
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• Off sets your phone to notify you of all calls. • All sets your phone to ignore all calls. • All Phonebook sets your phone to notify you only of calls from the numbers stored in your Phonebook. • Some Phonebook sets your phone to notify you only of calls from numbers you select from your Phonebook.
Press C under SELECT. Ring/Vibe is now highlighted in the Settings screen. Press and hold q for about 2 seconds. A confirmation screen displays showing the name of the menu item to which you want to create a shortcut. To proceed with assigning the shortcut, press C under YES. www.motorola.com/iden...
A screen displays showing the assigned shortcut number. If you want to change the shortcut number: Press C under CHANGE. Press C under DELETE to erase the assigned number. Enter the desired number on your keypad and press C under OK. If you want to record a voice name for that shortcut: Press R to highlight the Voice field.
Reorder — assign existing shortcuts to a different key number. • Delete — delete any highlighted Shortcut. • Delete All — delete all stored Shortcuts. To access the Shortcut menu: From the Ready screen, press q. Press R to scroll to Shortcuts. Press C under SELECT. Press q. www.motorola.com/iden...
Charging Lithium Ion Batteries Table 1 provides the approximate time to fully charge a battery using a Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion battery charger. Check the kit number on your battery and charger to determine the appropriate charging time. Table 1: Battery Charging Times...
For optimal battery life, use a Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion battery charger with your Motorola iDEN Lithium Ion battery. Other chargers may not fully charge your Lithium Ion battery.
Using the Travel Charger While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. If you have either the Mid-Rate Multi-Voltage Travel Charger or the Rapid Multi-Voltage Travel Charger, flip open the prongs, and plug the Travel Charger transformer into an AC wall outlet.
Press the upper portion of the phone into the holster until the top portion snaps into the Carry Holster. IMPORTANT: Make sure the back of the phone is facing away from your body when you are carrying the phone in the Carry Holster. www.motorola.com/iden Carry Holster...
Using the USB While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. Insert the data plug directly into your laptop or desktop computer.
Using the Data Cable While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. Insert the data plug directly into your laptop or desktop computer, or one of the many other data compatible iDEN accessories.
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Using the Dual Port Adapter Cable Insert the flat end of the Dual Port Adapter Cable cord into the bottom connector of the i90c phone. Make sure the Motorola logo is facing upward. Insert the round end of the RS232 Data Cable into the receptacle on the Dual Port Adapter Cable labeled “Data”.
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Using the PDA Converter Plug While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the PDA converter.
Other Important Information This section includes the following topics: Understanding Status Messages Safety and General Information Limited Warranty Information Patent and Trademark Information Understanding Status Messages The following table lists and describes the status messages. NOTE: When your phone cover is closed, the one-line display screen shows a shortened version of the status messages displayed in the full-size screen.
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SIM Card. Please check your SIM Card to make sure it has been inserted properly. You have entered an incorrect PIN number. Your phone will not accept a SIM card that is not from your carrier. www.motorola.com/iden...
PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Your Motorola radio product is designed to comply with the following RF exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;...
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio product on your body when transmitting, always place the radio product in a Motorola approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories, call 1-800-453-0920, visit our website at www.mot.com/iden or look in the accessory section of this manual. THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. www.motorola.com/iden...
Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio products in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using the radio product while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road •...
Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio product when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. www.motorola.com/iden...
Operational Cautions C a u t i o n Antennas Do not use any portable radio product that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
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Clean the external surfaces of the radio product with a damp cloth, using a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water. Some household cleaners may contain chemicals that could seriously damage the radio product. Avoid the use of any petroleum-based solvent cleaners. Also, avoid applying liquids directly on the radio product. www.motorola.com/iden...
Accessory Safety Information IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE ACCESSORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before using any battery or battery charger, read all the instructions for and cautionary markings on (1) the battery, (2) the battery charger, which may include a separate wall-mounted power supply or transformer, and (3) the radio product using the battery.
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AC receptacle. • To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug any battery charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. For optimum charging performance, turn off the radio product while charging it in any battery charger. www.motorola.com/iden...
US FDA Consumer Update 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.
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In fact, the risk actually decreased with cumulative hours of mobile phone use. Most cancer causing agents increase risk with increased exposure. An ongoing study of brain cancers by the National Cancer Institute is expected to bear on the accuracy and www.motorola.com/iden...
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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.
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Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions 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: www.motorola.com/iden...
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• 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 the user that is not necessary for device function; and •...
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Int. J. Radiat. Biol., April 8, 1999. 4. Hardell, L, Nasman, A, Pahlson, A, Hallquist, A and Mild, KH. Use of cel- lular telephones and the risk for brain tumors: a case-control study. Int. J. Oncol., 15: 113-116, 1999. http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/ www.motorola.com/iden http://www.who.int/emf http:// http://...
80% of rated capacity, or b. the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
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Product. MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty.
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Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by MOTOROLA through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer or communication service...
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VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS: MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages...
80% of rated capacity, or b. the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
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Product. MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty.
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V. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS: MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally...
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MOTOROLA software, such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such MOTOROLA software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof.
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Status light 27 Status messages 175 Status of connection 27 storing numbers Recent Calls list 54 Styles 159 activating 161 creating 160 turning off 162 Symbols mode, text entry 33 T9 Text Input 28 also see Text entry Talkgroups 113 joining 114 naming 113 Text and numeric messages 88...