Page 1 End Key Battery Door Latch Home Key Power Key Audio Jack & 5-Way Navigation USB Port Joystick Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as shown above. All features and functions remain the same regardless of your phone’s appearance. Welcome...
Page 2: Check It Out
Description GPS Satellite Full In-Car Satellite Navigation software Navigation to help you get from A to B. Please see separate Quick Start Guide for full details of how to use this feature. Take Photo Open the flip to view the touchscreen display.
Page 3 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Feature Description Record Video Open the flip to view the touchscreen display. Press the camera key, then tap ã to put the camera in video mode. Tap Record to start video recording.
Page 4 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Feature Description Set Up a Open the flip to view the touchscreen Bluetooth® display. Tap < to display the Wireless application launcher screen.Tap Connection 0 Bluetooth, tap é, tap Turn On. Tap Search...
Page 5 However, in the unlikely event that your manual version does not fully reflect the core functionality of your product, please let us know. You may also be able to access up-to-date versions of our manuals in the consumer section of our Motorola web site, at http://www.motorola.com.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Application Launcher......32 Button Bar ........34 Status Bar .
Page 7 Putting a Call On Hold ......57 Muting a Call........57 Activating the Handsfree Speakerphone .
Page 8 Viewing and Editing Owner’s Information ... 70 Messages........71 Using the Message Center .
Page 9 Tasks........103...
Page 10 Index ........
Page 11: Safety And General Information
Do NOT hold the external antenna when the phone is IN USE. Holding the external antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed. Phone Operation When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone as you would a fixed line phone.
Page 12 If you do not use one of the body-worn accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its antenna are at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
Page 13 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Facilities Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Page 14: Use While Driving
Operational Warnings For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a phone is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the phone may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Page 15: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
If your phone or battery has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center to determine if it has been damaged. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven.
Page 16: Choking Hazards
These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult with your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a flashing-lights feature on your phone.
Page 17: Repetitive Motion Injuries
To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: • Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep. • Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
Page 18: European Union Directives Conformance Statement
Product Approval Number The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number. You can view your product’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (the R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/rtte - to find your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from your product’s...
Page 19: Caring For The Environment By Recycling
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Caring for the Environment by Recycling When you see this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose the product with household waste. Recycling Mobile Phones and Accessories Do not dispose of mobile phones or electrical accessories, such as chargers or headsets, with your household waste.
Page 20: Getting Started
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Getting Started About This Guide This guide describes the basic features of your Motorola wireless phone. Optional Features This label identifies an optional network, SIM card or subscription-dependent feature that may not be...
Page 21: Installing The Sim Card
Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water or dirt. 1 Press and hold the battery door latch on the side of your phone. 2 Slide the battery door down and lift it off the phone.
Page 22 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 22 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM • When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature. • When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator. • Never expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
Page 23: Installing The Battery
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 23 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Installing the Battery 1 Press and hold the battery door latch on the side of your phone. 2 Slide the battery door down and lift it off the phone. 3 Insert the bottom of the battery first and press it into place.
Page 24: Charging The Battery
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 24 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
Page 25: Installing The Transflash Memory Card
(such as photos, videos and MP3 music files). To eject the memory card, tap the status bar at the top of the display to open the device status screen, then tap the Eject button that appears under the TransFlash Card option.
Page 26: Turning Your Phone Off
To activate/deactivate the antenna when the phone is on: Tap the status bar at the top of the display to open the device status screen, then tap the Antenna drop-down menu to select On or Off.
Page 27: Making A Call
1 Dial the phone number on the external keypad. 2 Press the send key N to make the call. 3 When you are finished, press the end key O to end the call. Tip: If you make a mistake, press the clear key C to delete the last number entered.
Page 28: Answering A Call
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 28 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Tip: Tap á to select a number from a list of recent received or dialed calls. Tip: If you need to use the phone keypad during a call (for example, to dial an extension or make a conference call), tap the keypad button à...
Page 29: Adjusting Volume
When the flip is closed, use the rocker switch to set your phone’s ring alert style. For more information, see page 50. When the flip is open, tap : in the home screen to set the ring alert style. For more information, see page 147.
Page 30: Learning To Use Your Phone
Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you open the flip and turn on your phone. This screen displays a list of the day’s events scheduled in your calendar. Icons at the bottom of the screen provide shortcuts to commonly used applications.
Page 31: Global Navigation Bar
Display the phone keypad Additionally, your phone displays a new message icon ! in the global navigation bar to notify you of a new message or a missed call. Tap ! to view information about the message or missed call.
Page 32: Application Launcher
Time Files Button Bar Tap the button in the bottom center of the screen to display All application icons or to display application icons in predefined categories. If necessary, tap the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to view additional application icons. Tap an application icon to select it.
Page 33: Office Applications
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 33 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM The following icons identify applications available on the application launcher screens: Office Applications Calls Email Calendar Tasks Notes Calculate Alarm Viewer ñ Files Multimedia Applications 4 Browser Player Camera Recorder Draw...
Page 34: Button Bar
Tap to return to the previous screen. â Exit Press to exit the current application. Status Bar Tip: Tap the status bar to open the device status screen and display phone status information. The following indicators can display in the status bar:...
Page 35 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 35 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 1. Signal Strength – Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. You cannot make or receive calls when the no signal indicator = or no transmit indicator ~ displays.
Page 36: Entering Text
The method you select remains active until you select another method. Tap a text entry area on the screen to bring up a text entry window. If necessary, tap the entry method drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen to select a text entry method.
Page 37: Qwerty Keyboard
Function Buttons Tap t with any text entry method to open the symbol pad, to enter a symbol at the cursor location. Tap r to lock or hide the symbol pad. To delete the character to the left of the cursor, tap w.
Page 38: Tap And Hold
Tap and Hold When using phone applications, in many cases you can tap and hold on an icon, file or field to open a pop-up menu to perform various operations on the selected item. If the specific task you want to perform in an application is not already listed in the display, try using tap and hold to see if the feature you want is available in a pop-up menu.
Page 39: Using The Rocker Switch
Note: This guide describes how to use the stylus and touchscreen control to use features when the flip is open. In most cases, it does not include the equivalent joystick control for using the feature.
Page 40: Using The Handsfree Speakerphone
Using the Handsfree Speakerphone When you activate your phone’s handsfree speakerphone, you can talk to the other party without holding the phone to your ear. Tap Spkr to turn the handsfree speakerphone on or off during a call. The handsfree speakerphone remains on until you tap Spkr again or turn the phone off.
Page 41: External Display Features
Features described in this chapter are available with additional functionality when the flip is open. Unlocking the Phone Keypad Press C * to unlock or lock the keypad when the flip is closed. To lock the keypad from the menu: Press in the rocker switch, rotate the rocker switch to highlight Key Lock, then press in the rocker switch to select the option.
Page 42: Using The Quick Menu
Alternatively, you can press the joystick S up or down to highlight a menu item and press in the joystick s to select a menu item. You can also select most menu items by pressing the send key N.
Page 43: Using The Address Book
2 Press N to make the call. When the second call connects, your phone places the first call on hold. 3 To switch back to the first call, press in the rocker switch, highlight Switch, then press in the rocker switch to select the option.
Page 44 SIM card. To view contacts stored in the alternate location, press in the rocker switch, rotate the rocker switch to highlight Phone or SIM Card, then press in the rocker switch to select the option. Shortcut: Press a keypad key to jump to contact names that begin with the key’s letters.
Page 45: Sending A Text Message
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 45 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Sending a Text Message You can use the phone keypad to enter and send an SMS short text message to another wireless phone user. Shortcut: Press S right to open the text message composition screen from the external display home screen.
Page 46 ú ï Symbol mode enters symbols only. Press 0 to set text case in the message field to no capital letters (õ or †), next letter capital (ö or ü) or all capitals (ô or û). Press * to enter a space after a word in the message field.
Page 47: Tap Mode
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 47 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM If you enter a word that the iTAP software does not recogn , start over and enter the first few characters of the word you want. Press S up or down until you see the letter combination that matches the start of the word.
Page 48: Dialling Recent Calls
Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialled, even if the calls did not connect. Shortcut: Press S down or press N, to go to the recent calls screen from the external display home screen. To open the recent calls screen: 1 From the home screen, press in the rocker switch to open the quick menu.
Page 49: Using The Realone Media Player
Playlist. Highlight and select Pause to pause audio playback. • Press S left or right to rewind or fast forward through an audio file. • Press S up or down to play the previous or next audio file.
Page 50: Setting A Ring Alert Style
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 50 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Setting a Ring Alert Style You can set 5 different ring alert styles on your phone or select Silent to turn off the incoming call alert. From the external display home screen, rotate the rocker switch to open the ring alert screen and highlight a ring alert style.
Page 51: Calling Features
1 Tap o in the global navigation bar to display the phone keypad. 2 Tap é, then tap Setup to open the phone setup menu. 3 Tap Switch Line: Line 1 (or Line 2) to switch to the other line. 4 Tap ó to exit the phone setup menu.
Page 52: Redialling A Number
Redialling a Number 1 Tap o in the global navigation bar to display the phone keypad. 2 Tap á, then tap Dialled Calls to go to the dialled calls list. 3 Tap the number you want to redial. Using Automatic Redial When you receive a busy signal, your phone displays Call Failed, Number Busy.
Page 53: Cancelling An Incoming Call
2 Tap é, then tap Setup to open the phone setup menu. 3 Tap Show ID, then tap On or Off to show or hide your caller ID with outgoing phone calls. 4 Tap ó to exit the phone setup menu.
Page 54: Calling An Emergency Number
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 54 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Calling an Emergency Number Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911 or 112, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted.
Page 55: Dialling An Extension Number During A Call
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 55 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 2 When you need to insert a pause, tap é, tap Insert, then select Insert Pause to insert a P at the cursor location. 3 Dial the extension number. 4 Tap Call to make the call.
Page 56: Calling With Turbo Dial
4 Tap an entry to call the entry’s number. Note: This method directly places your call when you select an entry in the call list. If you want to view entry details (time, date and duration) or perform other operations with the entry, tap E Calls in the application launcher to display the call history screen.
Page 57: Putting A Call On Hold
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 57 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Putting a Call On Hold During a call, tap Hold to put the call on hold. Tap Hold again to resume the call. Muting a Call During a call, tap Mute to turn off your phone’s microphone.
Page 58: Transferring A Call
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 58 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM To switch between the 2 calls: 1 Tap é, then tap Switch to put the current active call on hold and switch to the other call. 2 Tap End to end the current active call.
Page 59: Making A Conference Call
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 59 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Making a Conference Call Connect an active call and a call on hold so that all parties can speak to each other. 032380o 1 Tap o in the global navigation bar to display the phone keypad.
Page 60: Storing Your Name And Phone Number
2 Tap é, then tap Setup to open the phone setup menu. 3 Tap My Number to open the number editor. 4 Enter your name and number (for line 1 and line 2, if applicable), then tap Done to store the information.
Page 61: Address Book
Viewing Your Contact List To see the names in your address book, tap > in the global navigation bar to open the address book. To change the way your contact list is displayed, tap é, tap Setup, then tap the Default List Display drop-down menu to select List View or Thumbnail View.
Page 62: Adding A New Contact
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 62 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Viewing and Editing Contact Details 1 When the contact list is displayed, tap a contact name to view its details. 2 Tap Edit to edit the contact. Your phone displays complete contact details.
Page 63: Creating A Group
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 63 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 4 Tap the direct line in a field to enter contact details. Pull down the scroll bar to display additional fields. 5 To set a distinctive ring tone for the contact, tap the Ring Tone field and select Browse.
Page 64: Searching For A Contact
Other indicators may identify other numbers stored for the contact (such as home, work or fax). • Tap the message indicator a to the right of a phone number to send an SMS or MMS message to the number.
Page 65: Sorting The Contact List
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 65 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Sorting the Contact List 1 Tap > in the global navigation bar to open the address book. 2 Tap é, then tap Setup. 3 Tap the Sort Names By drop-down menu to sort the contact list by First Name or Last Name.
Page 66: Copying Contacts
3 Tap the Default Memory Location drop-down menu to set the default memory location. 4 Tap Save to save the setting. To copy a contact between the phone and SIM card, see the following section. Copying Contacts You can copy contacts between your phone and SIM card.
Page 67: Creating And Editing Categories
Edit Category. 3 Tap é, then tap New to create a new category. 4 Tap the Name field to assign a name to the category, then tap OK. 5 Tap Add Members, then check the contacts you want to add to the category.
Page 68: Checking Address Book Capacity
Deleting a User Category Note: You cannot delete the predefined categories in your address book. 1 Tap > in the global navigation bar to open the address book. 2 Tap the category button in the bottom button bar, then tap Edit Category.
Page 69: Sharing Contact Information
PC or hand-held device. 1 Tap > in the global navigation bar to open the address book. 2 Tap the name of the contact you want to send. Your phone displays contact details. 3 Tap é, then tap Share.
Page 70: Viewing And Editing Owner's Information
Information You can store information about yourself in the address book. Then, if you lose your phone, the person who finds it can contact you to return the phone. 1 Tap > in the global navigation bar to open the address book.
Page 71: Messages
Using the Message Center Note: You must set up your message inbox before you can send and receive messages. Usually, your service provider has already set up the message inbox for you. For setup instructions, see page 83.
Page 72: Setting Up Your Signature
You can store your signature and manually or automatically append it to the messages you send. 1 Tap ? in the global navigation bar to go to the message center. 2 Tap é, then tap Signature Editing to open the signature editing screen.
Page 73: Sending A Text Message
032380o To compose and send an SMS message: 1 Tap ? in the global navigation bar to go to the message center. 2 Tap Compose. 3 Tap the message type drop-down menu, then tap SMS to open the SMS message composition screen.
Page 74: Sending A Multimedia Message
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 74 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM When composing an SMS message, you can tap é to perform various operations on the message prior to sending it. The SMS menu can include the following options: Option Description Load Insert a quick text note or auto-signature in the message.
Page 75 ë in the lower right corner of the screen to hide the text entry keyboard or pad. 5 Tap a button in the media toolbar at the bottom of the screen to insert media objects on the page or attach files to the message.
Page 76 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter contents for the new page. 7 Tap To to select contacts from your address book or tap the direct line in the To field to enter a phone number or email address. 8 Tap Cc, Bcc or Subject to enter additional recipients or a message subject.
Page 77: Viewing The Status Of Unsent Messages
On the message center screen, tap Outbox to display its contents. Messages in the outbox are sorted from newest to oldest. Tap a message to read it. You can edit the message while it is open.
Page 78: Tips For Sending Messages
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 78 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Tips For Sending Messages • When you enter an SMS text message, a counter at the top right corner of the display shows the number of characters left on the current page and the number of pages you have written (character# / page#).
Page 79: Reading And Replying To Messages
Move To Folder Move the message to another folder. Delete Message Delete the message. When your phone displays Memory is Full!, you must delete some existing messages from your inbox, outbox or drafts folder to receive new messages. Reading and Replying to Messages Messages that you receive are stored in the inbox.
Page 80: Storing An Object From A Multimedia Message
Save to store the object. Sorting Messages On the Inbox, Outbox or Trash screen, tap é, then tap Sort By to sort messages by Time, Subject or Name. Viewing Draft Messages Messages that you are still writing are stored in the drafts folder.
Page 81: Viewing Deleted Messages
To create a personal folder: 1 Tap ? in the global navigation bar to go to the message center. 2 Tap é, then tap New Folder.
Page 82: Moving Messages Between Folders
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 82 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 3 Tap the direct line in the Name field to enter a name for the folder. 4 To lock the folder to prevent unauthorized access, tap the check box e beside Protected by Lock Code? A check mark d indicates that the folder lock feature is activated.
Page 83: Setting Up The Message Inbox
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 83 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM To move messages to a new folder: 1 Tap ? in the global navigation bar to go to the message center. 2 Open the folder that contains the message(s) you want to move.
Page 84 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 84 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM SMS Setup Options Note: Actual field names and values may vary depending on the technologies available to your service provider. Some settings may not be available for all phone models. Option...
Page 85 MMS Network Profile Setup You can edit an existing MMS network profile or create a new MMS network profile. 1 Tap ? in the global navigation bar to go to the message center. 2 Tap é, then tap Service Setup.
Page 86 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 86 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 4 Tap the folder tree icon _ in the Default Profile field to open the MMS profile list. 5 To edit an existing MMS network profile, highlight the profile, tap é, then tap Edit.
Page 87: Browser Messages
Tap Read to read the message. You must activate the feature to receive browser messages: 1 Tap ? in the global navigation bar to go to the message center. 2 Tap é, then tap Service Setup.
Page 88 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 88 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Note: Usually, your service provider has already set up the information services message inbox for you. 1 Tap ? in the global navigation bar to go to the message center. 2 Tap é, then tap Service Setup.
Page 89: Office Applications
2 Tap Answered Calls, Missed Calls or Dialled Calls to view the corresponding call list. 3 Tap an entry to view call details (time, date and duration). 4 Tap Call to call the entry’s number or tap é to perform various operations on the entry: Option...
Page 90: Email
You may have additional folders in an email mailbox, such as Drafts, Sent Items, Trash and/or personal folders that you create. If you have separate mailboxes for different email accounts, tap the Mailbox field at the top of the email message screen to...
Page 91: Sending An Email Message
2 Tap é then New Email to open the email message composition screen. 3 Tap the direct line in the Subject field to enter a subject for the message. 4 Tap the message field, then tap the text entry method drop-down menu at the bottom of the screen and select an entry method to enter text in the message field.
Page 92: Receiving An Email Message
Email messages that you receive are stored on your service provider’s email server until you download them to your phone. Tap I Email in the application launcher screen to launch the email application. Tap Send/Rec. to download new received messages to your phone.
Page 93: Setting Up The Email Mailbox
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 93 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM • Tap Reply to send an email reply to the message. • Tap é to perform various operations on the message. The received email message menu can include the following options:...
Page 94 Manual Mailbox Setup If your service provider is not listed on the mailbox setup list, you can manually set up your email mailbox as follows: 1 Tap Setup Manually on the mailbox setup screen to manually enter email settings, then tap OK.
Page 95 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 95 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Tip: You can set up separate mailboxes for different email accounts. If you do not assign a name on the mailbox setup screen, your phone assigns a different name (Mailbox 1, Mailbox 2) to each mailbox.
Page 96 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 96 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Receive Setup Options Note: Actual field names and values may vary depending on the technologies available to your service provider. Some settings may not be available for all phone models. Setting...
Page 97: Calendar
Calendar You can use your phone’s calendar to schedule and organize events such as appointments and meetings. Tap J Calendar in the application launcher screen to schedule or review calendar events.
Page 98: Month View
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 98 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Month View The calendar initially displays a calendar for the month (shown at Sep 2005 right). Tap î or ì to display the previous or next month. An indicator in the lower right...
Page 99: Day View
Tap an event to display event details. Adding a New Event Note: You must create an event to use the reminder alarm. 1 Tap J Calendar in the application launcher screen to Create new event open the calendar.
Page 100: Scheduling A Meeting
1 Tap the event to display event details. 2 Tap Edit to open the event editor. 3 Tap the direct line in a field to edit its contents. Pull down the scroll bar to display additional fields. 4 When you are finished editing information, tap Save to...
Page 101: Deleting An Event
Tap Cancel to dismiss the reminder alarm. If you have more than one event set up for the same time, the phone displays each event in sequence. As you read and dismiss each event reminder, the next event is displayed.
Page 102 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 102 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 2 Tap é, then tap Setup. 3 Tap a field to change its setting. Pull down the scroll bar to display additional fields. 4 When you are finished changing settings, tap Save to store your settings.
Page 103: Tasks
USB cable connection using Motorola mobile PhoneTools software. For more information, see page 136. Tasks You can create and review a checklist of tasks you need to perform and set your phone to notify you when tasks come due. Adding a New Task 1 Tap L Tasks in the application launcher screen to display the task list.
Page 104: Note Pad
Tap and hold on a task to open a pop-up menu from which you can select to Share, Delete or Edit the task. To sort the task list, tap the sort order button in the bottom button bar.
Page 105: Viewer
“dragging” the document in the direction you want to move. To zoom in or out on a document, tap the center of the screen, release, then quickly tap and hold the screen and drag the stylus up or down to adjust the document size.
Page 106: Calculator
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 106 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Calculator You can use your phone as a calculator. Tap Q Calculate in the application launcher screen to display the calculator (shown at right). Tap the numeric and calculation keys to perform a calculation.
Page 107: Alarm Clock
5 Tap Save to store your settings. When the alarm expires, your phone displays an alarm reminder and sounds an alert. Tap Snooze to turn off the event reminder for a short period of time. The alarm sounds again when the snooze period expires.
Page 108: File Manager
The file manager application makes it easy for you to create personal folders to store and manage your files and applications. Tap 2 Files in the application launcher screen to open the file manager. Your phone lists the available storage devices (such as Phone memory and an optional removable TransFlash Card memory card).
Page 109: Creating A New Folder
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 109 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Editing Files and Folders Tap and hold a file or folder to open a pop-up menu to perform various operations on the file/folder. The edit menu can include the following options:...
Page 110 é, then select List View or Thumbnail View. Sorting To change the way your files and folders are sorted, tap é, then tap Sort by. You can sort files or folders by Time, Name, Size or Type. Searching To search for a specific file: 1 Tap é, tap More, then tap Search.
Page 111: Using A Removable Memory Card
(such as photos, videos and MP3 music files). Insert the memory card into the memory card slot on the top of your phone (under the protective cover). Tap 2 Files, then tap the memory card’s name to display its root directory.
Page 112 Properties to display information about a file or folder. To eject the memory card, tap the status bar at the top of the display to open the device status screen, then tap the Eject button that appears under the TransFlash Card option.
Page 113: Media Applications
Interacting With Web Pages Pull down the scroll bar to scroll through a text page or option list. Tap an option to select it. Tap ó at any time to return to the previous screen.
Page 114 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 114 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Some Web pages may contain text fields for exchanging information with a Web site. Tap the field and enter text in the usual way. Tap é to perform various browser operations. The browser...
Page 115: Downloading Files
You can download a file, game or application from a Web page onto your phone by selecting its link. You must specify the location where you wish to save the file and your phone must have sufficient memory storage space to store the file.
Page 116: Closing The Browser
2 Tap é, then tap New to open the new profile menu. 3 Enter configuration settings as described in the following table. Tap the direct line in a field to enter the setting. Pull down the scroll bar to display additional fields.
Page 117 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 117 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 4 When you are finished entering information, tap Save to store the profile. Option Description Profile Name Enter the profile name. GPRS APN GPRS access point name (the name of the WAP service provider).
Page 118 1 Tap 4 Browser in the application launcher screen to start the browser. 2 Tap é, then tap Setup to open the browser setup menu. 3 Tap Profiles, then tap the profile you want to use. 4 Tap Save to save the highlighted profile as the active profile.
Page 119: Realone Media Player
Creating and Using Playlists To create a new playlist: 1 Tap Playlist in the button bar, then tap Playlist in the list of current configured playlists. 2 Tap My Lib, then tap Refresh My Lib to refresh the media files in the library.
Page 120: Camera
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 120 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 3 Tap é, then tap Refresh My Lib to create a New Playlist. 4 Tap é, tap Add, then tap File or URL to add a local or remote media file to the playlist.
Page 121 Using the Viewfinder Open the flip and point the camera lens at the photo subject. Press S as indicated to zoom in/out and adjust image brightness. Alternatively, you can rotate the rocker switch to zoom in or out.
Page 122: Taking A Photo
Taking a Photo Tap Capture or press the camera key to take a photo. Tip: If the camera is in video mode, tap å to put the camera in photo mode. The mode indicator in the viewfinder changes to ã to show that the camera is in photo mode.
Page 123 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 123 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 2 Tap é, then tap Delete. 3 Tap the check box e beside each photo or video clip you want to delete or tap the check box beside All to select all items.
Page 124 Tap Start to activate the timer. The timer counts down from 10 seconds and then takes a photo. You can tap Stop to stop the timer at any time during the countdown. Tip: To take a self-portrait: Activate the timer and use the...
Page 125: Voice Recorder
Playing a Recording 1 Tap % Recorder in the application launcher screen to activate the recorder. 2 Tap é, then tap Open to open the My Voice folder. 3 Tap the voice record you want to play, then tap Open to play...
Page 126: Drawing Pad
Changing the Voice Record Storage Location 1 Tap é, tap Setup, then tap the folder tree icon _ in the Location field. 2 Select a folder, then tap OK to set it as the new storage location.
Page 127 Use the drawing tools to edit the picture. Tip: Tap and hold a selected area on the picture to open a pop-up menu from which you can select Copy, Cut or Paste into the selected area.
Page 128: Video
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 128 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Video To activate the camera in video mode, tap K Video in the application launcher screen. For instructions on how to use the camera in video mode, see page 120.
Page 129: Extra Applications
Tip: Your phone’s antenna must be on to use Bluetooth features. Turning Bluetooth Power On/Off 1 Tap 0 Bluetooth in the application launcher screen, then tap é. 2 Tap Turn On or Turn Off to activate or deactivate Bluetooth power.
Page 130: Searching For Other Devices
If your phone is already connected to a device, your phone identifies the connected device. To connect to a device, select it from the list. The device may request permission to bond with your phone. Enter the correct PIN code to create a secure connection with the device.
Page 131 Tap a device name to view its details. Tap and hold the device name to open a pop-up menu from which you can choose to Create Bond, Connect, Delete or Lock/Unlock the device.
Page 132: Modem
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 132 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 3 Tap the device name on the list or tap Search to locate the device. 4 Tap Send to send the object. If necessary, enter the correct PIN code to create a secure connection with the device.
Page 133: Sending A Data Call
PC modem. 1 Tap , Modem in the application launcher screen to display the modem setup screen. 2 Tap Use to select USB Cable or Bluetooth as your connection method. When your phone indicates Modem Status: Ready, use your PC to access the Internet or transfer data just as you would with a standard PC modem.
Page 134: World Time
Browse... to display the time zone map (shown below). Tap the city name again to display a city list. Select a new city, then tap OK to store it. Alternatively, tap a time zone in the...
Page 135: Stk
Pull down the scroll bar to scroll through a text page or option list. Tap an option to select it. Tap ó at any time to return to the previous screen. Some screens may contain text fields where you must provide information in order to use a service or feature.
Page 136: Synchronizing Phone Information
MOTOSYNC is a secure, always-up-to-date (AUTD), over-the-air (OTA) synchronization 032380o framework that lets you synchronize your address book contacts, phone calendar and email directly with a Microsoft Exchange 2003 server, allowing you to stay connected while out of the office.
Page 137 • Synchronize Contacts, Calendar and Email with the server so that you have the latest information, even when your desktop PC is turned off and you are out of the office. • Schedule when synchronization occurs. • Select what type of information is synchronized and control how much information is synchronized.
Page 138 Enable Email Sync Select to sync primary email. Sync Email from past Set to 1 Day, 3 Days, 1 Week, 2 Weeks or 1 Month. Limit message size to Set to Headers Only, 0.5k, 1k, 5k, 10k, 20k or 50k.
Page 139 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 139 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Option Description Domain Name Your Windows domain name for your corporate Exchange Server 2003. Password Your Windows password. Re-enter Password Re-enter Windows password to screen for input errors. Use HTTPS for security...
Page 140 Select the automatic sync interval during busy times of the day from: Manually, When notified, Every 5 min, Every 10 min, Every 15 min, Every 30 min, Every hour, Every 2 hours, Every 4 hours, Every 24 hours.
Page 141: Synchronizing Information
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 141 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Option Description Device Address Options Select the radio dial button of one of the 2 options: Device SMTP Address - Select if your notification service is provided by your wireless carrier. Provide the SMS address of your phone (for example, 8471234567@carrier.net)
Page 142: Motosync With Syncml
Your phone displays an ActiveSync error message when MOTOSYNC cannot successfully synchronize your information. To view more information about the error message, tap R Sync, tap é, tap View Log, then tap the information box. Note: Some errors can interfere with automatic synchronization.
Page 143 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 143 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Tap R Sync in the application launcher screen, tap é, then tap OTA Sync Setup to configure your SyncML OTA connection settings as follows: Option Description Data Paths: Contacts Select to provide additional URL address...
Page 144 To synchronize phone data with your Internet sync partner, tap R Sync in the application launcher screen, then tap OTA. Your phone attempts to make a sync connection with the sync partner. This might take several minutes, if there are many entries to synchronize.
Page 145: Tethered Sync
PC through a USB cable connection. To connect your phone and PC, you can set up a Bluetooth wireless connection between the two devices. For information about how to set up a Bluetooth connection, see page 129.
Page 146 PC. Note: Not all devices are compatible with a cable connection. Check your PC to determine the type of cable you need. To synchronize data between your phone and PC, select the Sync option from the Motorola mobile PhoneTools software running on the PC.
Page 147: Phone Setup
1 Tap T Setup in the application launcher screen, then tap Ring Alert Style. 2 Tap an alert style to select it as the current alert setting. 3 Tap Edit to adjust the alert style profile settings to personalize the alert style. You can change the alerts...
Page 148: Wallpaper
1 Tap T Setup in the application launcher screen, then tap Colour Scheme. 2 Tap a thumbnail image to select it as the colour scheme. Your phone displays a brief preview of the selected colour scheme.
Page 149: Text Size
1 Tap T Setup in the application launcher screen, then tap Language. 2 Select the language you want to use or select Automatic to let your phone select the language based on your current location. 3 Tap Save to save your language selection.
Page 150: Using Voice Recognition
Using Voice Recognition After loading the voice recognition application on your phone, press and hold the VR key on the left side of your phone until the phone sounds an alert tone. Speak a voice command as described below, then release the VR key to perform the corresponding function.
Page 151 Your phone recites the number you spoke and displays the number on the keypad. If the number is correct, press the VR key or speak “Dial Out” to call the number. If the number is incorrect, press and hold the VR key and repeat the number you want to dial (within 10 seconds).
Page 152: Setting Voice Command Options
To set your phone to recite the messages you open: 1 Tap T Setup in the application launcher screen, then tap Voice Command. 2 Tap the check box e beside Talking Phone to select it. A check mark d indicates that the message reciting feature is activated.
Page 153: Usb Mode
1 Tap T Setup in the application launcher screen, then tap Voice Command. 2 Tap the check box e beside Digit Prompt to select it. A check mark d indicates that the audible digit prompt feature is activated.
Page 154: Auto Keylock
Auto Keylock You can set your phone keypad to lock automatically when the flip is closed and no activity is detected for a specified time, Locking the keypad can help prevent accidental keypresses (for example, when carrying your phone in a purse or pocket).
Page 155: Backlight Brightness And Duration
Backlight Setup. 2 Tap î and ì to decrease or increase backlight brightness. 3 Tap Backlight Sleep Time to set the amount of time that the backlight remains on. 4 Tap Save to save your settings. Tip: Tap ó to return to the setup screen without saving your changes.
Page 156: Security
The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns your phone off after a period of inactivity. Tap the check box e beside Auto Power Off to select it, then tap Power Off Time to set the clock time at which your phone turns itself off.
Page 157: Locking The Sim Card
SIM card PIN code to unlock the SIM card each time you turn on the phone or insert the SIM card in the phone. Your SIM card PIN code is given to you by your service provider.
Page 158: Locking The Phone
SIM Disabled. Unblock the SIM Card PIN2 Code If you enter an incorrect SIM card PIN2 code 3 times in a row, your phone’s SIM PIN2 protected features are disabled and your phone displays SIM PIN Blocked when you try to use a PIN2 feature.
Page 159: Barring Calls
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 159 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Tip: Your phone’s unlock code is originally set to 1234. Many service providers reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number. Barring Calls Use call barring to restrict outgoing or incoming calls.
Page 160: Master Reset
Many service providers reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number before you receive your phone. If you forget your unlock code, try entering 1234 or the last 4 digits of your phone number. If that does not work, do the following at the Enter Unlock Code prompt: Tap é...
Page 161: Master Clear
1 Tap T Setup in the application launcher screen, then tap Master Clear. 2 Enter your security code when prompted and then tap OK. 3 Tap OK to confirm that you want to perform master clear. Tip: Tap Cancel to exit without performing the master clear procedure.
Page 162: Getting More Out Of Your Phone
2 Tap é, then tap Setup to open the phone setup menu. 3 Tap Call Divert, then select the type of calls you want to forward: Voice Calls, Fax Calls or Data Calls. The forwarding options for voice calls are:...
Page 163: Monitoring Phone Use
Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing O or tapping End. This time includes busy signals and ringing. The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider.
Page 164 To reset the cost tracker, tap Clear Call Cost. Using a Timer During a Call To set a timer to beep at specified intervals during a call, tap the Audible Timer drop-down menu and select one of the following options: Off, 1 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min or 15 Min.
Page 165 You can set a credit limit so that the phone displays your remaining credit during calls. The phone 032380o notifies you when you near your limit and ends the call when you reach it. Tap Call Cost Setup and enter your SIM PIN2 code to open the cost setup menu.
Page 166: Using Handsfree Features
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 166 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM You can enter a credit limit and set the phone to display your remaining credit in time units or as a currency value. Viewing Credit Information If you subscribe to an advice of charge option, tap Available Credit to view the amount of credit available.
Page 167: Sharing Information
Note: In some cases, the share option is only available from the tap and hold pop-up menu. Sending Data 1 Select the data you want to send, tap é, then tap Share to display a list of share options.
Page 168 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 168 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM 2 Tap Bluetooth, then tap OK to exchange the data through a Bluetooth wireless connection. Tap MMS or Email, then tap OK to send the data in an MMS or email message.
Page 169: Troubleshooting
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 169 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Troubleshooting Question Answer Is your battery The battery level indicator z should charged? Do have at least one segment showing. If it you see | in does not, recharge your battery (see the display? page 25.)
Page 170 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 170 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Question Answer Has the phone Dropping your phone, getting it wet or been using a non-Motorola battery or battery damaged, charger can damage the phone. The dropped or phone’s limited warranty does not cover...
Page 171 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 171 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Problem Solution The display The SIM card may be incorrectly says: inserted. Check the SIM card to make Insert SIM Card or sure that it is inserted properly (see Check SIM Card even page 21).
Page 172 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 172 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Problem Solution I cannot Make sure that you have a phone signal send/receive (the signal strength indicator + should calls. have at least one segment showing). Avoid electrical or radio interference and obstructions such as bridges, parking garages or tall buildings.
Page 173 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 173 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Problem Solution How do I see To see the most recent calls you dialed the calls I sent or received: or received? 1 Tap E Calls in the application launcher screen.
Page 174 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 174 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Problem Solution I launched the You may be in an area without service browser but the or you may be connected to a network display says: that does not support Internet access.
Page 175: Specific Absorption Rate Data
In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power output of the phone. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it is tested to confirm compliance with the guidelines. The tests are performed in positions that conform to a uniform testing methodology determined by an expert standards body.
Page 176 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 176 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM could cause differences in the SAR value for later products; in all cases, products are designed to be within the guidelines. 1. The SAR limit recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP) for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten...
Page 177: Index
CG.GSM.A780.book Page 177 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Index Bluetooth wireless connection 4, 69, accessories 20, 166 102, 129, 145, 166 active line, changing 51 brightness, setting 155 address book 43, 52, 61 browser 87, 113 alarm clock 107...
Page 178 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 178 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM dialing second number clear key 1, 27, 47 clock 35 diverting 162 codes 159, 160 emergency number 54 default 159 ending 27, 28 conference call 59 flip closed 27, 42 CoPilot Satellite Navigation...
Page 179 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 179 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM Internet network connection settings 116 file manager 108 5-way navigation joystick 1, joystick 1, 39, 41 fixed dial 156 forwarding calls 162 keypad 27, 41, 43, 154 GPRS indicator 35, 113...
Page 180 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 180 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM deleted messages 81 deleting 79 new meeting request 100 draft 80, 81 note pad 104 inbox setup 83 number information services 87 storing in address book moving to another folder storing your number 60...
Page 181 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 181 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM locking 158 power management 155 reset all options 160 profile, network connection ring style 50, 147 security code 159 PUK code 157 turning on/off 25, 26 unlock code 159 unlocking 26, 158, 159,...
Page 182 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 182 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM applications 135 stylus 1, 2, 30 defined 21 Sync 142 installing 21 synchronizing information locking 157 69, 103, 136 PIN code entry 26 PIN code, changing 160 PIN2 code, changing 160...
Page 183 CG.GSM.A780.book Page 183 Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM SIM card 157 unlock code 26, 82, 158, 159, 160 USB port 1 vCalendar 102 vCard 69 vibrate alert setting 50, 147 turning off 29 video clip 3, 49, 80, 119,...

Motorola A780 User Manual

Safety and General Information

European Union Directives Conformance Statement

Caring for the Environment by Recycling

Getting Started

Learning to Use Your Phone

External Display Features

Calling Features

Address Book

Messages

Office Applications

Media Applications

Extra Applications

Synchronizing Phone Information

Phone Setup

Getting more out of Your Phone

Troubleshooting

Specific Absorption Rate Data

Index

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