Motorola ST7790i User Manual

Motorola st7790i: user guide
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StarTAC™ phone from a global leader in
communications technology. All Motorola digital
cellular phones are designed and manufactured to
meet Motorola's rigorous specifications and world-
class quality standards. During development, our
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StarTAC™cellular phone through rigorous durability
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  • Page 1 Welcome Thank you for choosing your Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone from a global leader in communications technology. All Motorola digital cellular phones are designed and manufactured to meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and world- class quality standards. During development, our laboratory testing team took your TDMA digital StarTAC™cellular phone through rigorous durability...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome ....... . .i Safety Information ......v Overview .
  • Page 3 Managing Recent Calls ....41 Road Map for Recent Calls ....42 About Recent Calls .
  • Page 4 Customizing Phone Options ....83 Using the Message Center ....94 Reference Information ....104 Glossary .
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information Important: Read this information before using your wireless handheld phone. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 6: Phone Operation

    Phone Operation Normal Operation Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tip on Efficient Operation To operate your phone most efficiently, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use.
  • Page 7: Electronic Devices

    Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
  • Page 8: Posted Facilities

    Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 9: For Vehicles Equipped With An Air Bag

    gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where fuel odors are present (for example, if a gas/ propane leak occurs in a car or home); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders;...
  • Page 10: Overview

    Overview Package Content Options Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone is typically packed with a transformer charger and at least one battery. Below is a sampling of the different package options. Note: Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured. TDMA digital StarTAC™...
  • Page 11: Phone Overview

    Phone Overview See the inside front cover of this guide for a diagram of the components described below. Antenna—Provides superior connectability. Earpiece—Ultra-compact phone speaker. Accessory Connector Port—Provides the connections for an external power supply and vehicular and optional accessories. Headset Jack—Provides the connection for an optional headset.
  • Page 12: Understanding The Guide

    In the margins of your guide are short cuts and useful hints and ways to improve your phone’s performance. These are especially helpful for experienced Motorola Users, who can find many of the same key sequences used with other Motorola models.
  • Page 13: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery About Your Batteries Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone can use either Lithium Ion (LiIon) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Batteries are available in these sizes: Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity. Your phone can use two batteries at the same time. You can use: •...
  • Page 14 The following table shows ranges for battery talk- times and standby times. Storing and Disposing of Batteries To prolong the life of your batteries, do not expose them to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you when you leave your car.
  • Page 15: Removing And Attaching Battery Covers

    Removing and Attaching Battery Covers Your phone’s batteries are shipped uncharged and fitted with protective covers. Before you install the batteries, remove these covers, and save them for storing unused batteries. The covers prevent metal objects from contacting the battery terminals, reducing the risk of injury or damage from a battery short circuit.
  • Page 16 Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover 1. Hold the auxiliary battery securely with one hand. 2. With your other hand’s thumb, push up on the bottom of the cover. 3. Continue pushing until the cover slides free of the pins on the bottom of the battery, and swing the cover away from the battery.
  • Page 17: Installing And Removing Batteries

    Installing and Removing Batteries Installing a Main Battery 1. Set the edge of the battery opposite the release latch into the cover. 2. Press the release latch side of the battery into the cover until the latch clicks into place Removing a Main Battery 1.
  • Page 18: Checking Battery Levels

    Removing an Auxiliary Battery Checking Battery Levels Battery Level Indicator The three bar segments on your phone’s Battery Level Indicator display the amount of charge remaining in your battery. The more segments visible, the greater the charge. For a detailed battery level reading: Low Battery Warning When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk-time remain, your phone signals you...
  • Page 19: Charging Batteries

    To confirm low battery signals: ƒ › Press Power Status Messages You may also see one of the following messages: Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted; Auxiliary phone is operating from auxiliary battery. Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted; Main phone is operating from main battery. Charging Auxiliary and main batteries fitted;...
  • Page 20: Using The Desktop Charger

    See “Charge Times” on page 22 for charge times. Using the Desktop Charger You can use the desktop charger to charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, or you can charge a main battery separately. Tip: To charge: If both a main and auxiliary battery are...
  • Page 21 Battery Charging Tips To ensure that you enjoy maximum battery life and use your battery to its fullest capacity: • Always use Motorola approved battery chargers. • For the best results, Li-Ion batteries should be charged using the E•P™ Desktop Charger, or your phone’s internal charger.
  • Page 22 A new NiMH battery may require several full charge/discharge cycles in order to achieve its optimum performance. After this initial charge, you can recharge your battery at your convenience, using the phone’s rapid travel charger. Quick Change Power Source (“Seamless Connection”) The quick change feature enables you to switch power sources while a call is in progress without losing the call.
  • Page 23: Using The Phone

    Using the Phone Turning the Phone On and 1. Open your phone to expose the keypad. 2. To turn the phone on, ¡ press and hold the display appears and you hear an audible alert. ¡ 3. Press and hold off.
  • Page 24: Reading The Indicators

    Reading the Indicators Signal Strength Indicator (1) The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) indicates the strength of your phone’s connection with the local High cellular system. A strong signal increases your chances of placing and receiving calls. Low signal strength can occur in a fringe area of the cellular system.
  • Page 25 and subscription-dependent feature that is not available in all areas.) Voice Message Waiting Indicator(7) The Voice Message Waiting Indicator is displayed when your Voicemail has received a message. (This is an optional, network and subscription-dependent feature that is not available in all areas.) Battery Level Indicator (8) The three bar segments on the Battery Level Indicator show the amount of charge remaining in...
  • Page 26: Standby Mode

    Status Light setting in the Phone Options menu is set to On, then the Power/Status Indicator flashes according to the following chart. (See “Selecting Battery Options—Status Light” on page 92 for information on the status indicator.) Service Service in home system Roaming (service in...
  • Page 27: Placing A Call

    • The holster has been designed for your convenience and is not meant to secure your phone under all circumstances. Placing a Call To place a call: 1. First, turn the phone on. Press and hold until the display appears and you hear an audible alert.
  • Page 28: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call To end a call: Receiving a Call Your phone must be powered on to receive calls. To answer a call: Note: Opening the phone does not answer the call if the Open to Answer feature is off. (See “Deactivating Open to Answer”...
  • Page 29: Using The Smart Button

    Using the Smart Button Use the Smart Button to place and end calls, enter menus, toggle features on and off, and select items in the display. The Smart Button is the middle key on the left side—easy to feel, easy to find, and easy to use.
  • Page 30: Controlling Volume

    When it makes a connection, the phone rings or vibrates. You can distinguish this ring because it is half as long as the ring or vibrate for a new incoming call. When the person you are calling answers, you can begin talking. If you hear a fast busy signal: If you hear an ordinary busy signal: Controlling Volume...
  • Page 31: Muting The Microphone

    Muting the Microphone For privacy during a call, mute the microphone. You can hear the person on the other end, but he or she cannot hear you. ƒ fl 1. Press to mute the microphone. You will see Mute. ƒ fl 2.
  • Page 32: Using Phone Memory

    Using Phone Memory Use your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone’s internal Phone Book to store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access. In this chapter you will learn how to: Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: Press Press...
  • Page 33: Using Your Phone's Built-In Phone Book

    Using Your Phone’s Built-in Phone Book Each phone number in your phone book is stored in a memory location numbered 01-99. Arrange numbers for easy recall by storing related numbers in groups. If you store the numbers you call most in locations 01-09, then you can use Turbo Dial™...
  • Page 34 § Tip: The symbol in your display represents the Smart Button. How to Enter Letters and Numbers When the display shows Alpha Or §, you can press the numeric keys one or more times to produce any letter or number in the alphabet. Use the letters printed on each key as a guide.
  • Page 35: Recalling An Entry By Name

    ¬ 3. Press when you finish entering the name. Your phone confirms your entry by displaying the information you stored. Recalling an Entry by Name After storing names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically and immediately place calls. Use the Smart Button for instant access to the name directory.
  • Page 36: Recalling An Entry By Memory Location

    Recalling an Entry by Memory Location Each name and number you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them by memory location: Clearing a Phone Memory Entry Clearing an Entry by Name Clearing an Entry by Location Number ‰...
  • Page 37: Shortcuts For Recalling Phone Book Entries

    Shortcuts for Recalling Phone Book Entries Using Speed Dial If you know the memory location of the number you want to call, try the Speed Dial function: 1. Enter the two-digit memory location (01-99). 2. Press and hold call. Using the Turbo Dial™ Function The Turbo Dial™...
  • Page 38: Making Notes On The Scratchpad

    Making Notes on the Scratchpad In addition to your internal phone book, you also have a built-in scratchpad for making quick notes. The scratchpad remembers the last phone number shown on your display. Entering a Number in the Scratchpad If you are on the phone and your party gives you another number to call, enter the number on the scratchpad so you can place the call later.
  • Page 39: Using The Menu System

    Using the Menu System Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone includes many features to help you be more productive. The phone’s user-friendly menu system helps you find what you need quickly and easily. In this chapter you will learn: • what are the main menu features •...
  • Page 40: Navigating The Menu

    Navigating the Menu You can navigate through the menu system using the three keys located on the left side of the phone. Use the upper and lower volume keys to scroll to sub-menus and to control volume. Use the middle Smart Button to choose menus and functions.
  • Page 41: Managing Recent Calls

    Managing Recent Calls The recent calls menu option allows you to access your Caller Line ID and review previous calls. Caller Line ID is an optional network and subscription- dependent feature that is not available in all areas. In this chapter you will learn how to review all calls that you have received or dialed.
  • Page 42: Road Map For Recent Calls

    Road Map for Recent Calls To enter the menu system: Start: About Recent Calls The Recent Calls menu allows you to review previous calls that you have received or dialed. Following are some useful tips and information about reviewing recent calls. ƒ...
  • Page 43 • Caller Line ID allows you to view the name and number of the calling party in the phone’s display while the phone is ringing. Caller Line ID is an optional feature that is not available in all markets. Contact your Service Provider for availability information.
  • Page 44: Reviewing Received Call

    Getting to Recent Calls ƒ Press , then press When you see Recent Calls, press Press to scroll to the following features. Reviewing Received Call Shortcut: ‰ ‰ Press to view your received calls. You must hold the second ‰ until the received call list is...
  • Page 45: Reviewing Dialed Calls

    Reviewing Dialed Calls 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Recent Calls…” block to scroll to Dialed Calls. The total number of dialed calls that are stored is displayed in the upper right corner. You can see up to the last twenty numbers dialed.
  • Page 46: Clearing Caller Line Id

    Clearing Caller Line ID Tip: To erase To erase all entries saved in your Caller Line ID all entries you memory: must press and Ç hold whereas to erase a single entry you simply press Ç. To erase a single entry saved in your Caller Line ID memory: 1.
  • Page 47: Managing The Phone Book

    Managing the Phone Book In “Using Phone Memory” you learned how to store and recall phone numbers with the internal Phone Book. You can access the same features, along with several advanced features, using your phone’s convenient menu system. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 48: Road Map For Phone Book

    Road Map for Phone Book To enter the menu system: Start: ƒ Press , then press ƒ ⁄. Press R e c e n t Calls P h o n e B o o k R e c a l l B y N a m e R e c a l l B y L o c a t i o n...
  • Page 49: Recalling An Entry By Name

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Book, and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select. Recalling an Entry by Name To recall a stored name with the Phone Book menu: 1.
  • Page 50: Storing With The Menu

    Storing with the Menu Use the phone’s menu system to store names and numbers into the Phone Book. Tip: If the chosen location is full, º press restart the storing sequence. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Book…”...
  • Page 51: Storing And Placing Numbers With Pause

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Book, and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select. Storing and Placing Numbers with Pause Dialing Entering a Pause in a Number When you call automated systems, a recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers, Voice Mail numbers, etc.
  • Page 52 Placing a Call with Pauses To use your stored sequence: 7. Insert another pause, and enter the next group of numbers by repeating steps 3 through 5 as many times as necessary. You can store up to 32 digits, including pauses.
  • Page 53: Storing And Placing Numbers For Calling Card Information

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Book, and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select Storing and Placing Numbers for Calling Card Information Storing Calling Card Information Like Pause Dialing, you can store calling card access numbers, separated by pauses, for recall later.
  • Page 54 Placing a Calling Card Call To recall your stored calling card information: 7. Press to scroll to the Number Character. You will see Insert Number 'N. 8. Press to insert the 'N Character. This special character saves a place for the phone number you will be calling.
  • Page 55 3. Enter the phone number you want to call, including the area code. Enter the number manually, by location, or recall. 4. Press and hold , or press call. Your phone dials the number to access your long distance provider. æ...
  • Page 56: Editing A Memory Location

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Book, and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select. Editing a Memory Location After you store names and numbers in the Phone Book, you can edit the information or erase entries at any time.
  • Page 57 Press to keep the phone number in its current location. The display shows the name stored with the phone number you are editing. 8. Enter your changes to the name. (See “How to Enter a Name” on page 34.) Ç Press to erase one letter at a time, or skip to step 9 to leave the name unchanged.
  • Page 58: Assigning An Individual Ring Style To A Phone Book Entry

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Book, and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select. Assigning an Individual Ring Style to a Phone Book Entry You can use the individual ring style feature to assign one of nine ring styles to alert you of an incoming call from a phone number listed in your phone book.
  • Page 59 ¬ 5. Press to select that ring style. The display confirms the selection by showing Ring Style Assigned. º 6. Press to exit, or scroll to other features.
  • Page 60: Timing Your Calls

    Timing Your Calls Your phone’s Call Timers give you a variety of options for managing your time. You can monitor the length of individual calls, set a timer to track monthly usage, or have the phone alert you at intervals that you specify. In this chapter you will learn how to: Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone:...
  • Page 61: Road Map For Call Timers

    Road Map for Call Timers To enter the menu system: ƒ Press , then press ƒ ⁄. Press Start: R e ce n t C a ll s P h on e B o ok T i me r s Individual XX YY Resettable...
  • Page 62: Viewing The Individual Call Timer

    Getting to Call Timers... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Timers and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select. Viewing the Individual Call Timer Shortcut: You can view the air-time of the most recent call or ‰...
  • Page 63: 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). 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call Timers…” block to select Cumulative XXXXX. The display shows your air time in minutes since your phone was activated.
  • Page 64: Displaying The Individual Timer Automatically

    Getting to Call Timers... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Timers and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select. Displaying the Individual Timer Automatically Tip: When you turn this feature on, your phone Activating the automatically displays your air time in minutes ( XX ) Individual...
  • Page 65: Setting The Repeating Audible Timer

    Setting the Repeating Audible Timer You can set this timer to beep during your calls at an interval that you select—from 11-999 seconds. You will hear the beep 10 seconds before the end of each interval, but the party on the other end does not hear the beeps.
  • Page 66 2. Press to toggle between Single Timer Off and Single Timer On. The prompt to enter seconds appears only if you have turned the feature on. If you have turned it on, you will see Single Timer Off. 3. Enter the number of seconds you would like between audible beeps.
  • Page 67: Adjusting Tone Controls

    Adjusting Tone Controls Use these features to select vibration mode, personalize your phone’s ringer styles, or turn the ringer off. In this chapter you will learn how to: • select the type of Call Alert or Message Alert • choose from nine different ringer styles •...
  • Page 68: Road Map For Tone Controls

    Road Map for Tone Controls To enter the menu system: Start: ƒ Press , then press ƒ ⁄. Press R e c e n t C a l l s P h o n e B o o k T i m e r s T o n e C o n t r o l C a l l A l e r t...
  • Page 69: Selecting Call Alert Type

    Getting to Tone Controls... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Tone Control and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select. Selecting Call Alert Type Using this feature, you can choose to be alerted to incoming calls using the vibrating ringer, the ringer, both, or neither.
  • Page 70: Selecting Message Alert Type

    Selecting Message Alert Type Shortcut: Using this feature, you can choose to receive an ƒ † Press alert to incoming voice mails and short messages to toggle using the VibraCall™ alert, beeping alert, or no among the alert. Message Alert The beep tone and vibrating patterns differ if the and Call Alert incoming message is marked urgent versus...
  • Page 71: Selecting A Ring Style

    Getting to Tone Controls... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Tone Control and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select Selecting a Ring Style Your phone lets you select any of nine different ring styles.
  • Page 72: Turning Scratchpad Tones On And Off

    Turning Scratchpad Tones On and Off Scratchpad tones are the tones that your phone sends to access automated calling systems like Voice Mail. By default, scratchpad tones are turned on. If you don’t want your party to hear these sounds when you use the scratchpad, turn the scratchpad tones off.
  • Page 73: Using Lock/Security Features

    Using Lock/Security Features While you probably would not want to leave your phone unattended, your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone has a number of built-in security features to prevent unauthorized use. In this chapter you will learn how to: • activate the Voice Privacy feature •...
  • Page 74: Road Map For Lock Security

    Road Map for Lock Security To enter the menu system: Start: ƒ Press , then press ƒ ⁄. Press Recent Calls Phone Book Privacy Timers Automatic Lock Off Tone Control Priority Call Off Lock Secure Secure Options To Main Menu Code View Lock Code...
  • Page 75: Activating Voice Privacy

    Getting to Lock Security... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Lock Secure and press Press to scroll to the following features, and press select. Activating Voice Privacy When you activate your phone’s Voice Privacy feature, you request your cellular system to search for a Voice Privacy channel with each call.
  • Page 76: Locking/Unlocking Your Phone

    Locking/Unlocking Your Phone For your protection, you must enter the six-digit security code to access the features that your phone contains. The factory-programmed lock code for unlocking the phone is 123. The six-digit security code is 000000. These may have been changed when your phone was activated.
  • Page 77: Activating Priority Calling

    Answering Calls While the Phone Is Locked You can still receive calls when the phone is locked. To answer an incoming call: 1. Enter your three-digit lock code. 2. Press and hold the call. Activating Priority Calling Priority Call allows the Turbo Dial™ function to dial from memory location 01—even when the phone is locked.
  • Page 78: Viewing The Lock Code

    Getting to Secure Options... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Lock Secure and press Press to scroll to the Secure Options submenu, and press to select. Enter your six-digit security code, scroll to the following features, and press Viewing the Lock Code To display the active three-digit lock code: Changing the Lock Code...
  • Page 79: Restricting Call Placement

    Restricting Call Placement You may want to restrict call placement or hide memory information when loaning your phone to others. Selecting a Service Level 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Secure Options…” block to select Service Level. The phone displays your current service level.
  • Page 80 Level Description • Calls can be placed from all memory locations. • No dialing from keypad • No memory edit or storage • No access to Caller Line ID stack or Last Number Dialed • Calls can be placed manually from the keypad only.
  • Page 81: Resetting All Options

    Getting to Secure Options... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Lock Secure and press Press to scroll to the Secure Options submenu, and press to select. Enter your six-digit security code, scroll to the following features, and press Resetting All Options Use the Master Reset feature to reset all user- selectable options back to their original factory...
  • Page 82 2. Press to clear the memory and reset all your phone’s options back to their factory settings. You will see Busy. (This takes a few seconds.) º Press to exit the menu if you do not want to reset your phone’s options. º...
  • Page 83: Customizing Phone Options

    Customizing Phone Options The Phone Options menu lets you customize the way your phone sends and receives calls. You can tune your phone for optimal performance, view information about the phone, and choose from a number of convenient features. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 84: Road Map For Phone Options

    Road Map for Phone Options To enter the menu system: Start: ƒ Press , then press ƒ ⁄. Press Recent Calls Phone Book Timers Pager Mode Off Tone Control Number Lock Secure Change Number Phone Options Feature Review Call Options Battery Options System...
  • Page 85: Activating Pager Mode

    Getting to Phone Options... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Press to scroll to the following features Activating Pager Mode When Pager Mode is activated, the phone simulates a pager. Pager Mode suppresses incoming call alerts but leaves message alerts active.
  • Page 86: Viewing Your Own Number

    Viewing Your Own Number Use this feature to view your phone’s currently active phone number. If you have more than one phone number, you can change the active number with the Change Number feature in the Phone Options menu. (See “Switching Between Numbers” on page 87.) Shortcut: ‰»...
  • Page 87: Switching Between Numbers

    Getting to Phone Options... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Press to scroll to the following features Switching Between Numbers Your phone can operate on two different home systems. If you travel often, you can have your phone programmed with two cellular numbers to reduce roaming.
  • Page 88: Reviewing Feature Settings

    Reviewing Feature Settings Use this feature to review the changes you’ve made to feature settings. Note: While scrolling through Feature Review, you can only review settings. You cannot change them. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Options…” block to select Feature Review. 2.
  • Page 89: Activating Automatic Hands-Free

    Getting to Call Options... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Press to scroll to the Call Options submenu, and press to select. Press to scroll to the following features. Activating Automatic Hands-Free Turn this feature on when you are using Hands-Free vehicular accessories.
  • Page 90: Activating Multiple Key Answer

    Activating Multiple Key Answer Turn on the Multiple Key Answer feature to answer calls by pressing the Smart Button, any key on the upper keypad volume keys. Deactivating Open to Answer With Open to Answer set to off, you can open the phone to see the message in the display and then answer by pressing Notes:...
  • Page 91: Activating Automatic Answer

    Activating Automatic Answer Turn Auto Answer on to have your phone automatically answer incoming calls after two rings. Note: Auto Answer does not work if the keypad cover is closed or if Pager Mode is activated. However, the Auto Answer will work with the headset while the keypad cover is closed.
  • Page 92: Selecting Battery Options-Status Light

    Getting to Phone Options... ƒ Press , then press Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Press to scroll to the following features. Selecting Battery Options— Status Light This feature enables you to turn off the Power/Status Indicator. Turn this mode on to increase talk or standby times.
  • Page 93: Selecting Language

    Selecting Language This feature enables you to select the language in which your phone displays prompts and messages. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Options…” block on the previous page to select the Language sub-menu. 2. Press to scroll through the language options.
  • Page 94: Using The Message Center

    Using the Message Center The Message Center gives you easy access to both voice mail and your text messages. In this chapter you will learn how to: Note: Voice mail and SMS are optional network and subscription-dependent features that are not available in all areas.
  • Page 95: Road Map For Message Center

    Road Map for Message Center Start: V oi c e M a i l X X M s g s Tex t M s g s XX N e w l D i a l i n g X X X X S e t V o i c e M a i l N o .
  • Page 96: Voice Mail Alerts

    Getting to Voice Mail ø Press to enter the message center. Press to scroll to Voice Mail. Voice Mail Alerts This feature updates you each time a message is sent to your voice mail number, providing you with real-time information on messages waiting to be retrieved.
  • Page 97: Reading Text Messages

    Getting to Text Messages ø Press to enter the message center. Press to scroll to Text Msgs. Reading Text Messages Some Service Providers let you subscribe to a Short Message Service (SMS), which allows you to receive alphanumeric messages on your TDMA digital StarTAC™...
  • Page 98 Short Message Indicators If the sender has marked the message “Emergency” or “Urgent,” the display shows the message content on the first line and either Urgent or Emergency on the second line. The message number appears in the upper right of the display. Selecting and Reading Short Messages •...
  • Page 99 • the message number • its urgency • the beginning of the message text Press to scroll forward or backward through the list of message headers. The newest message is placed at the top of the list, and the oldest message is at the bottom. 4.
  • Page 100: Locking And Unlocking A Message

    Note: While in the message center, you can enter a Call Back number at any time by using the keypad, and then pressing Locking and Unlocking a Message You can lock important messages to ensure their safekeeping for later review. A locked message cannot be deleted until the message is unlocked.
  • Page 101 Clearing All Messages To erase all the messages from your Message Center at once: Ç 1. Press and hold message center. You will see Clear All?. ¬ 2. Press to verify that you want all the messages cleared. º Press if you decide not to clear all the messages.
  • Page 102: Editing The Voice Mail Number

    Getting to Message Center Options... ø Press to enter the message center. Press to scroll to Msg Center Options and press Press to scroll to the following features. Editing the Voice Mail Number This feature allows you to save your voice mail access number.
  • Page 103: Setting The Scrolling Speed

    Setting the Scrolling Speed To adjust the scrolling speed of your incoming messages: 1. Follow the steps in the “Getting to Message Center Options…” block. 2. Press to select the Set Scroll Speed option. 3. Press to scroll through scrolling speed settings: •...
  • Page 104: Reference Information

    Reference Information Accessory Options An exciting line of Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™ accessories, now smaller and lighter than ever, can enhance and personalize your cellular experience. Batteries If your cellular phone is quickly becoming your companion, an optional auxiliary battery gives your phone a boost.
  • Page 105 Desktop Charger (AC Adapter required) The desktop charger is designed for optimal performance and compatibility with Motorola’s new generation of cellular telephones. The desktop charger’s pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to or separate from your phone. Now it is easy to rotate batteries and always have a charged spare.
  • Page 106 Motorola specifically disclaims any responsibility for damage caused by the use of portable cellular telephone accessories not manufactured by Motorola. For details on the complete line of Motorola cellular accessories, see your dealer or visit our Web site at http://www.mot.com/.
  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Question Answer Make sure that you press and hold the power button I pressed the until the display appears and you hear an audible alert. If power button, but nothing still happens, then check that you have installed nothing happened. a battery and that the battery is charged.
  • Page 108 Question Answer This sound means that the cellular system did not process your call. For example, the cellular system may I tried to place a be overloaded with call attempts. To redial the number, call and received a press fast busy signal. º...
  • Page 109: Glossary

    Glossary AC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power your phone and charge any attached batteries from a wall outlet. AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System) A cellular technology that operates on 832 channels. accessory connector port A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter, battery charger, cigarette lighter adapter, or optional accessories.
  • Page 110 DTMF tones See Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones. default A feature’s original setting as pre-programmed in the factory. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones The tones that your telephone transmits when you press a key on the keypad. These tones are used to access automated calling systems such as Voice Mail, paging services, banking-by-phone, etc.
  • Page 111 Keypad Tones The sounds produced through your phone’s speaker when you press the keys. See “Turning Keypad Tones On and Off” on page 71. landline The telephone system used for conventional office and home phones. Lithium Ion (LiIon) A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones.
  • Page 112 Pause Dialing A method of storing Phone Book entries that allows you to store multiple strings of numbers in one memory location; useful, for instance, in accessing automated phone systems. See “Storing and Placing Numbers with Pause Dialing” on page 51. Personal Identification Number (PIN) A private numeric password that protects personal accounts such as bank-by-phone or Voice Mail.
  • Page 113 TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) TDMA is an efficient method of providing digital cellular communication by allowing several different conversations on the same carrier frequency. VibraCall™ alert Motorola’s silent vibration mode that discreetly alerts you to incoming calls. Voice Mail Contact your Service Provider for availability.
  • Page 114: Index

    Index access number for voice mail accessories 104, 104–106 batteries 104 cigarette lighter adapter 104 desktop charger 105 hands-free kit 106 headset 105 holster 105 accessory connector port 11 antenna 11 audible timer one-minute 64 repeating 65 automatic answer 91 automatic hands-free 89 auxiliary battery installing 17...
  • Page 115 call ending 28 placing 27, 29 calling card call 54 restricting call placement 79 receiving 28 open to answer 90 while phone is locked 77 Call Back number 99 call timer automatically display individual cumulative 63 individual 62 resettable 62 resetting 63 call waiting 42 Caller ID 46...
  • Page 116 jack, headset 11 key answer, multiple 90 key presses 12 keypad tones 71 language, select for display 93 lock code changing 78 viewing 78 locking phone answering calls while phone is locked 77 automatically 76 manually 76 locking/unlocking phone 76 main battery installing 17 removing 17...
  • Page 117 Priority Call 37 prompts, defined 12 recalling entry by location 36 recalling entry by name 35 received calls 44 receiving call automatic answer 91 multiple key answer 90 procedure 28 Recent Calls menu 42 redialing a number 29 retractable antenna 11 ringer selecting style 71 suppressing 28...
  • Page 118 VibraCall™ Alert 25, 31, 58, 69, VibraCall™ alert 70 vibrating ringer 58, 69, 71 voice mail 70, 108 dialing 96 edit access number 102 Voice Message Waiting Indicator voice privacy 75 Voicemail 25 volume adjusting 30 muting 31 volume keys 12...
  • Page 119: Patent Information

    Patent Information Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4121218 4616314 4741034 4138681 4617520 4742562 4193036 D286778 D295627 4254382 4626309 4746242 4302845 4628529 D295973 4312074 4629829 D295975 4327319 4630304 4751737 4329666 4630305 D296187 4369516 4633141 4761621 4369522 4636593 4764737 4378603...

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