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Motorola C380 User Manual

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C380 User Guide.book Page 1 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM
Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications!
We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C380/C385
GSM wireless phone.
Menu Key
Left Soft Key
Perform function
in lower left
display.
Answer/Send
Key
Make &
answer calls.
Headset Jack
Power
Connector
5-Way Navigation
040071o
Key
Scroll through
menus & lists.
Right Soft Key
Perform function
in lower right
display.
Power & End
Key
Turn phone on/off,
end calls, exit
menu system.
Accessory mini-
USB connector
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  • Page 1 C380 User Guide.book Page 1 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C380/C385 GSM wireless phone. 5-Way Navigation Menu Key 040071o Scroll through menus &...
  • Page 2 While Products specifications and features may be subject to change without notice, we are making every possible effort to ensure that user manuals are updated on a regular basis to reflect product functionality revisions. 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using Menus ........29...
  • Page 4 Using Automatic Redial ......51 Using Caller ID........52 Cancelling an Incoming Call .

  • Page 5: Safety And General Information

    December 1, 2002. Exposure To Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits.
  • Page 6 If you do not use one of the body-worn accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) from your body when transmitting.
  • Page 7 RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.
  • Page 8 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 9 C380 User Guide.book Page 9 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn OFF your phone when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions.
  • Page 10 To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: • Do not play or use a blinking-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep. • Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
  • Page 11 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 label in the "Search" bar on the Web site...

  • Page 12: Menu Map

    C380 User Guide.book Page 12 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Menu Map Main Menu á Phonebook Web Access • Browser Recent Calls • W eb Shortcuts • Received Calls • Stored Pages • Dialled Calls • History • Notepad •...

  • Page 13: Settings Menu

    C380 User Guide.book Page 13 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Settings Menu Personalise Headset • Hom e Screen • Auto Answer • M ain M enu • Voice Dial • Colour Style Car Settings • Greeting • Auto Answer •...

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    C380 User Guide.book Page 14 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 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 offered by all service providers in all geographical areas.

  • Page 15: Battery Use

    45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you when you leave your vehicle. • When you do not intend to use a battery for a while, store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator.

  • Page 16: Installing The Battery

    C380 User Guide.book Page 16 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM The rechargeable batteries that power this phone must be disposed of properly and may need to be recycled. Refer to your battery’s label for battery type. Contact your local recycling centre for proper disposal methods.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    C380 User Guide.book Page 17 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 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 18: Turning Your Phone On

    2 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press (+) to unlock the SIM card. Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your phone displays SIM Blocked.

  • Page 19: Making A Call

    M #. While you are on a call, press M > Note: Your phone number must be stored on your SIM card to use this feature. To store your phone number on the SIM card, see page 46. If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider.

  • Page 20: Highlight Features

    C380 User Guide.book Page 20 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Highlight Features You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! This section describes some of your phone’s highlight features. Sending a Multimedia Message A Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message...
  • Page 21 C380 User Guide.book Page 21 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Press scroll to a option: • Highlight to enter one or more phone numbers and/or email addresses. • Highlight enter a number/address and add it to the phonebook. • Or highlight an existing phonebook entry.

  • Page 22: Receiving A Multimedia Message

    MMS messages that you receive can contain the following media objects: • Pictures, and animations are displayed as you read the message. • A sound file or video clip begins playing when its slide is displayed. 22 - Highlight Features...

  • Page 23: Playing Video Clips

    C380 User Guide.book Page 23 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Attached files are added to the end of the message. To open the attachment, highlight the file indicator/filename and press (+) (image file type), (+) (sound file or video clip), or (+) (object such as phonebook or datebook entry, or unknown file type).

  • Page 24: Learning To Use Your Phone

    Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The home screen displays when you are not on a call or using the menu. You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. 040078o...
  • Page 25 Transmission 1. Signal Strength Indicator Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. You cannot make or receive calls when the 0 (no signal) indicator or 0> (no transmit) indicator displays. 2. GPRS Indicator Shows that your phone is using a high-speed General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection.
  • Page 26 C380 User Guide.book Page 26 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM 3. Data Transmission Indicator Shows connection and data transmission status. Indicators can include: 4 = secure packet data 7 = insecure packet data transfer transfer 3 = secure application...
  • Page 27 Q = invisible to IM J = available for phone calls X = offline When a Java application is active, the ` (Java midlet) indicator can display in this location. 7. Message Indicator Displays when you receive a new message. Indicators...

  • Page 28: Using The 5-Way Navigation Key

    C380 User Guide.book Page 28 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM 8. Location Indicator Your phone may be able to send location information to the network during an emergency call. Indicators show when your phone is sending location information: Ö = location on Ñ...

  • Page 29: Using Menus

    Press center to select. Press S to scroll to and highlight a menu feature icon in the main menu. The following icons represent features that may appear in the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options.
  • Page 30 . Press S to scroll, and the left/right scroll to and select soft keys to select the functions listed in the bottom left and right corners of the display. Selecting a Feature Option Some features require you to select an option from a list:...

  • Page 31: Entering Text

    C380 User Guide.book Page 31 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM When an option displays a list of possible values, press S left or right to scroll through and select a value. When an option displays a list of possible numeric values, press a number key to set the value.
  • Page 32 The method (for example, iTAP predictive text or TAP input mode) you select remains active until you select another method. Press # in any text entry screen to select one of the following entry modes: The primary text entry mode (see below to set).
  • Page 33 Enter symbols only (see page 39). The secondary text entry mode (see below to set). Alternatively, you can select a text entry mode in any text entry screen by pressing M > Tip: You can switch between text Entry Methods by pressing # whilst in edit mode.
  • Page 34 Using Tap Method This is the standard method for entering text on your phone. Tap method cycles through the letters and number of the key you press. Tap Extended method also cycles through additional symbols as shown in the chart on page 36.
  • Page 35 C380 User Guide.book Page 35 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry modes. If is not available as the entry mode, see page 33. When you enter text with method, the soft key functions change.

  • Page 36: Character Chart

    Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with method. . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¤ £ + x * / \ [ ] = > < # §...
  • Page 37 S down to force the character to lowercase before the cursor moves to the next position. • If you enter or edit information and do not want to save the changes, press O to exit without saving. Using iTAP™ Method ™...
  • Page 38 C380 User Guide.book Page 38 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Entering Words In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry modes. An indicator shows which method is active (see page 34). If method is not available as the entry mode, see page 33.
  • Page 39 Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with symbol method. . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¤ £ + x * / \ [ ] = > < # §...

  • Page 40: Using The Handsfree Speaker

    In an email address or URL editor, 1 first shows common characters for that editor. Deleting Letters and Words Place the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, and then: Action Press (-) to delete one letter at a time.

  • Page 41: Locking And Unlocking Your Phone

    The unlock code must contain 4 digits, and the security code must contain 6 digits. You can also reset your SIM card PIN code, PIN2 code, and/or call barring password if necessary. To change a code or password: M >...

  • Page 42: If You Forget A Code, Pin, Or Password

    Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234, and the 6- digit security code is originally set to 000000. Your service provider may reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number before you receive your phone.

  • Page 43: Locking And Unlocking The Keypad

    2 keypad keys enter your security code submit your security code If you forget your security code, SIM card PIN code, PIN2 code, or call barring password, contact your service provider. Locking and Unlocking the Keypad You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental key presses (for example, when carrying your phone in a purse or pocket).
  • Page 44 C380 User Guide.book Page 44 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Recording a Voice Name Note: This option is not available for entries stored on the SIM card. When creating a phonebook entry, scroll to and press (+). When you are ready, press (+) again and say the entry’s name (within 2 seconds).
  • Page 45 , or When sorting by name, you can view numbers or just the number for each name. To set the primary number for a name, see page 65. Viewing Entries By Category Press M >...

  • Page 46: Setting Up Your Phone

    C380 User Guide.book Page 46 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Setting Up Your Phone Storing Your Name and Phone Number To store or edit your name and phone number information on your SIM card: M > Find the Feature >...

  • Page 47: Setting A Ring Style

    C380 User Guide.book Page 47 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Setting a Ring Style Your phone rings or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call or other event. This ring or vibration is called an alert. You can select one of five different ring styles. The ring style indicator in the display shows the current ring style (see page 28).

  • Page 48: Setting A Screen Saver Image

    Set a picture or animation as a screen saver image. The screen saver image displays when the phone is on and no activity is detected for a specified time. The image shrinks to fill the display, if necessary. An animation repeats for one minute, then the first frame of the animation displays.

  • Page 49: Setting Display Colour

    C380 User Guide.book Page 49 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Press scroll to open the picture viewer 3 S up or down scroll to a picture/animation Scroll to to turn off the screen saver image. select the image scroll to...

  • Page 50: Setting Display Timeout

    C380 User Guide.book Page 50 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Setting Display Timeout Set the display to turn itself off when no activity is detected for a specified time. M > Find the Feature > > 50 - Setting Up Your Phone...

  • Page 51: Calling Features

    C380 User Guide.book Page 51 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 19. Changing the Active Line Change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number.

  • Page 52: Using Caller Id

    ID information is not available. You can also set your phone to play a distinctive ringer ID and/or light ID for specific entries stored in your phonebook. For more information, see page 64.

  • Page 53: Cancelling An Incoming Call

    Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 999, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Emergency numbers vary by country.Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.

  • Page 54: Viewing Recent Calls

    Viewing Recent Calls Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialled, even if the calls did not connect. The lists are sorted from newest to oldest entries. The oldest entries are deleted as new entries are added.

  • Page 55: Returning An Unanswered Call

    C380 User Guide.book Page 55 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Option Description Delete all entries in the list. Hide or show your caller ID for the next call. Open a new text message with the number in the field.

  • Page 56: Using The Notepad

    The most recent set of digits entered on the keypad are stored in your phone’s notepad memory. This can be a phone number that you called, or a number that you entered but did not call. To retrieve the number stored in the notepad: M >...

  • Page 57: Calling With 1-Touch Dial

    Calling With 1-Touch Dial To call phonebook entries 1 to 9, press and hold the single-digit speed dial number for one second. Tip: You must specify which phone number list you want to use with this feature: phone memory phonebook or SIM card phonebook (see page 65).
  • Page 58 You cannot store a (pause), (wait), or (number) character in this number. If you want to store a voicemail number with these characters, create a phonebook entry for it. Then, you can use the entry to call your voicemail.

  • Page 59: Using Call Waiting

    2 calls M > end the call on hold You must turn on call waiting to use the feature. To turn call waiting on or off: M > Find the Feature >...
  • Page 60 C380 User Guide.book Page 60 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Announce the Call Transfer M > Find the Feature Press 1 keypad keys dial the number where you are transferring the call call the number and speak to the...

  • Page 61: Phone Features

    C380 User Guide.book Page 61 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Phone Features Feature Quick Reference This section helps you locate features on your phone that are not described in this guide. Calling Features Feature Description Conference Call During a call: M >...
  • Page 62 C380 User Guide.book Page 62 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description Send Multimedia Send a multimedia message: Message M > > > Use MMS Open an MMS template with Template preloaded media: M > > > Read Message...
  • Page 63 C380 User Guide.book Page 63 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description Open Active Open a conversation in Conversation progress: From your , highlight a name in , press (+). End Conversation From the conversation display: M > Log Out...
  • Page 64 C380 User Guide.book Page 64 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Phonebook Feature Description Create Entry Create a new phonebook entry: Type in telephone number > > enter other details Create Group Create a group mailing list as a phonebook...
  • Page 65 C380 User Guide.book Page 65 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description Set Picture ID for Assign a picture to display when you Entry receive calls from an entry: M > > entry M > > > picture Note: The option is not available for entries stored on the SIM card.

  • Page 66: Personalising Features

    C380 User Guide.book Page 66 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Personalising Features Feature Description Ring Style Change the ring alert for an event: M > > > style > select chosen alerts Ringer IDs Activate distinctive ring alerts assigned to phonebook entries: M >...
  • Page 67 C380 User Guide.book Page 67 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description Change Soft Key Change soft key labels in the home screen M > Labels > > > Shortcuts Create a shortcut to a menu item: Highlight the menu item, then press and hold M.
  • Page 68 C380 User Guide.book Page 68 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Dialling Features Feature Description Fixed Dial When you turn on fixed dialling, you can call only numbers stored in the fixed dial list. Turn fixed dialling on or off: M >...
  • Page 69 C380 User Guide.book Page 69 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description DTMF Tones Activate DTMF tones: M > > > Send DTMF tones during a call: Press number keys. Send stored numbers as DTMF tones during a call:...

  • Page 70: Handsfree Features

    C380 User Guide.book Page 70 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description Call Cost View call cost information: M > > Handsfree Features Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products.
  • Page 71 C380 User Guide.book Page 71 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description Power-Off Delay Set the phone to stay on for a specified time after the ignition (car kit) is switched off: M > > > Charger Time Charge the phone for a...
  • Page 72 C380 User Guide.book Page 72 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Network Features Feature Description Network Settings View network information and adjust network settings: M > > Personal Organiser Features Feature Description Create Datebook Create a new datebook event: Event M >...
  • Page 73 C380 User Guide.book Page 73 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description Calculator Calculate numbers: M > > Currency Convert currency: Converter M > > M > Enter exchange rate, press (+), enter amount, and select in the bottom of the display.
  • Page 74 C380 User Guide.book Page 74 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM News and Entertainment Feature Description Launch Micro- Start a micro-browser session: Browser M > > Download Objects Download a picture, sound, or from Web Page phone theme from a Web page:...
  • Page 75 C380 User Guide.book Page 75 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Feature Description Launch Game or Launch a Java game or Application application: M > , highlight the application, press Manage Pictures Manage pictures and animations: M > > Manage Sounds...

  • Page 76: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power output of the phone.
  • Page 77 The SAR limit recom m ended by international guidelines (ICNIRP) for m obile phones used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W /kg) averaged over ten gram s of tissue. The lim it incorporates a substantial m argin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in m easurem ents.

  • Page 78: Index

    C380 User Guide.book Page 78 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Index battery charging 17 accessories 14 extending battery life 15, 49 accessory mini-USB connector installing 16 level indicator 28 active line indicator 26 browser. See micro-browser active line, changing 51...
  • Page 79 C380 User Guide.book Page 79 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM receiving 19 ring style 18, 47, 66 data call 71 speakerphone 70 date, setting 46 timers 69 datebook 72 transferring 59 dialled calls list 54 unanswered call 55 dialling a number 19, 68...
  • Page 80 C380 User Guide.book Page 80 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM Java midlet 27 location 28 fax call 71 message 27 5-way navigation key 1, 28 message waiting 22 fixed dial 68 messaging presence 27 ring style 28 roam 26...
  • Page 81 C380 User Guide.book Page 81 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM right soft key 1, 24, 67 rearranging features 66 using 29 voice 1 volume control 1, 18 view, changing 66 keypad menu key 1 volume, setting 66 message chat 63...
  • Page 82 C380 User Guide.book Page 82 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM ring style 18, 47, 66 security code 40 network settings 72 time, setting 46 notepad 56 turning on/off 18 number unlock code 40 storing your number 46 unlocking 18, 41...
  • Page 83 C380 User Guide.book Page 83 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM photo personalising 67 downloading 74 ring style indicators 28 picture ID 52 ring style, setting 18, 47, 66 picture ring tone downloading 74 creating 75 screen saver 48 downloading 74...
  • Page 84 C380 User Guide.book Page 84 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM PIN code entry 18 storing your number 46 PIN code, changing 40 viewing your number 19 PIN2 code, changing 40 text precautions 14 capitalisation, changing 33 SIM Blocked message 18,...
  • Page 85 C380 User Guide.book Page 85 Friday, May 7, 2004 5:27 PM phone 41 Web pages 74 unlock code Web sessions 74 bypassing 42 Welcome 1 changing 40 default 40, 42 entering 18 vibrate alert setting 18, 47, 66 turning off 18...

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