1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Motorola Manuals
  4. Cell Phone
  5. C381p - Cell Phone - GSM
  6. User manual

Motorola C381P User Manual

Gsm wireless phone
Hide thumbs Also See for C381P:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 1 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM
Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications!
We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C381p GSM
wireless phone.
Menu Key
Left Soft Key
Perform function
in lower left
display.
PTT Key
Make Push to
Talk calls.
Send Key
Make & answer
phone calls.
Headset Jack
Power
Connector
5-Way Navigation
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
Connector
Welcome - 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Motorola C381P

Summary of Contents for Motorola C381P

  • Page 1 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 1 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C381p GSM wireless phone. Menu Key 5-Way Navigation Left Soft Key Scroll through Perform function menus &...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ........13...
  • Page 4 Using Automatic Redial ......49 Using Caller ID........50 Cancelling an Incoming Call .
  • Page 5 Changing PTT Settings ......65 Phone Features ........66 Menu Map .

  • Page 6: 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 7 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 8 If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your GP may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. 8 - Safety and General Information...

  • Page 9: 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 10 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 10 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 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 11: Repetitive Motion Injuries

    To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: • Do not play or use a blinking-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep. • Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
  • Page 12 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 13: Getting Started

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 13 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 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 available in all areas.

  • Page 14: Battery Tips

    • 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 15: Installing The Battery

    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. Getting Started - 15...

  • Page 16: Turning Your Phone On

    2 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press the key 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...

  • Page 17: Adjusting Volume

    • increase or decrease the ringer volume setting when the home screen is visible Tip: At the lowest volume setting, press the key left once to switch to vibrate alert. Press it again to switch to silent alert. Press the key right to switch back to vibrate alert, then ring alert.

  • Page 18: Answering A Call

    While you are on a call, press M > My Tel. Numbers 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 44. If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider.

  • Page 19: Highlight Features

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 19 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 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 contains one or more slides with text and embedded media objects (including pictures, animations, or sounds).
  • Page 20 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 20 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Press select SELECT [One Time Entry] and enter a [New Phonebook Entry] number/address. Press the key or key when you are finished. DONE add a phonebook entry to the list of recipients.

  • Page 21: Receiving A Multimedia Message

    • Pictures and animations are displayed as you read the message. • A sound file begins playing when its slide is displayed. • Attached files are added to the end of the message. To open the attachment, highlight the file indicator/name and press the key (image file type),...

  • Page 22: 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 23 6. Messaging Presence 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 24 Shows @ or B to indicate the current active phone line. Other indicators can include: A = line 1 active, call divert on C = line 2 active, call divert on E = alarm activated 24 - Learning to Use Your Phone...
  • Page 25 = active chat session s = voicemail and text message When you enter a message, a number in this location shows the number of characters left on the current page (text message), or the message size (multimedia message). 8. Location Indicator Your phone may be able to send location information to the network during an emergency call.

  • Page 26: Using The 5-Way Navigation Key

    = soft ring | = vibrate } = vibrate and ring { = silent 10. Battery Level Indicator Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when displays and the battery alert sounds. Low Battery Using the 5-Way Navigation Key...

  • Page 27: Using Menus

    Press centre 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 28: Selecting A Feature Option

    . Press S to scroll, and the left/right scroll to and select Dialled Calls 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 29: Entering Text

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 29 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 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 30 Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. The mode you select remains active until you select another mode. Press # in any text entry screen to select one of the following entry modes: g or j...
  • Page 31 Numeric page 36). mode enters symbols only (see Symbol page 36). Alternatively, you can select a text entry mode in any text entry screen by pressing M > Entry Mode Setting Up a Text Entry Mode Press M > from any text entry screen. Select...
  • Page 32 Using Tap Mode This is the standard mode for entering text on your phone. Tap mode cycles through the letters and number of the key you press. Tap Extended mode also cycles through additional symbols as shown in the chart on page 34.
  • Page 33 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 33 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry modes. If is not available as the entry Tap Extended Primary Secondary mode, see page 31. When you enter text with...
  • Page 34 Tap Extended mode. . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¤ £ + x * / \ [ ] = > < # §...
  • Page 35 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 35 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM • If you enter or edit information and do not want to save the changes, press o to exit without saving. Using iTAP™ Mode iTAP™ software provides a predictive text entry mode that lets you enter a word using one keypress per letter.
  • Page 36 If you enter a word your phone does not recognise, the phone stores it to use as one of your word options. When you fill memory space for unrecognised words, your phone deletes the oldest words to add new words.
  • Page 37 Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with symbol mode. . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¤ £ + x * / \ [ ] = >...

  • Page 38: Using The Push To Talk (Ptt) Key

    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 the key to delete one letter at a time.

  • Page 39: Changing A Code, Pin, Or Password

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 39 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Changing 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 these codes before you receive your phone.
  • Page 40 Unlocking Your Phone Your phone’s unlock code is originally set to 1234. Your service provider may reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number. At the prompt: Enter Unlock Code...

  • Page 41: If You Forget A Code, Pin, Or Password

    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, at the...

  • Page 42: Using The Phonebook

    Storing a Phone Number Enter a phone number in the home screen, then press the STORE to create a phonebook entry with that number. Fill in the other fields to complete the entry. Select to store another number (for example, a work number)
  • Page 43 Phonebook are sorted by , press an entry’s speed number to highlight it. Speed No. For example, press 1 5 for entry number 15. If your entries are sorted by , or , enter the first letter of the entry’s...

  • Page 44: Setting Up Your Phone

    > Settings Phone Status > My Tel. Numbers Shortcut: Press M # from the home screen to edit your name and phone number. If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider. Setting the Time and Date Your phone uses the time and date for the .

  • Page 45: Setting A Ring Style

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 45 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 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 23).

  • Page 46: Setting A Screen Saver Image

    Setting 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 47: Setting Display Colour

    SELECT save screen saver settings BACK Setting Display Colour Select the colour palette that your phone uses to display indicators, highlights, and soft key labels. Find the Feature > > Settings Personalise >...

  • Page 48: Setting Display Timeout

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 48 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Setting Display Timeout Set the display to turn itself off when no activity is detected for a specified time. Find the Feature > > Settings Initial Setup > Display Timeout 48 - Setting Up Your Phone...

  • Page 49: Calling Features

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 49 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 17. Changing the Active Line Change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number.

  • Page 50: Using Caller Id

    ID information is not available. Incoming Call You can also set your phone to play a distinctive ringer ID for specific entries stored in your phonebook. For more information, see page 72.

  • Page 51: Cancelling An Incoming Call

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 51 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM You can override the default caller ID setting when you make a call. While dialling (with digits visible in the display): Press M > hide or show your caller ID for the...

  • Page 52: Dialling International Numbers

    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 53: Returning An Unanswered Call

    Talk and then send a fax in the same call Talk then Fax (see page 78). Returning an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays: • , where is the number of missed calls...

  • Page 54: 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: Find the Feature >...

  • Page 55: 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 73).

  • Page 56: Storing Your Voicemail Number

    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. 56 - Calling Features...

  • Page 57: Using Call Waiting

    SWITCH connect the 2 calls LINK M > end the call on hold End Call On Hold You must turn on call waiting to use the feature. To turn call waiting on or off: Find the Feature > > Settings In-Call Setup >...

  • Page 58: Transferring A Call

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 58 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Transferring a Call You can announce that you are transferring an active call to another party, or you can transfer the call without announcing the transfer. Announce the Call Transfer Find the Feature >...

  • Page 59: Push To Talk (Ptt) Calls

    Tip: To prevent accidental PTT calls, you can lock your PTT key and keypad. To lock or unlock the keypad, press M * in your home screen. If you do not press the PTT key within a minute of unlocking it, it re-locks.

  • Page 60: Storing Ptt Contacts And Groups

    PTT Contacts Store a Group After you store PTT contacts, you can put the contacts in groups so that you can call a group of contacts at the same time. PTT key M >...

  • Page 61: Making Ptt Calls

    Connection to Speak tone, part of your message may be lost. If nobody speaks for 20 seconds, the call ends. 4 Press o to end the call. Tip: To send a PTT Alert tone instead of a call, open the list of , highlight a PTT contact, and PTT Contacts...

  • Page 62: Answering Ptt Calls

    • To end the call, press o. When you receive a PTT Alert tone, press the key, press ANSWER the PTT key, and speak after the tone. You can also press the key to cancel the call. IGNORE Note: Your phone displays if you miss a PTT Alert.

  • Page 63: Viewing And Editing Ptt Contacts And Groups

    . Scroll PTT Groups to a group and press M to it. You cannot edit a group, View Delete but you can delete it and create a new one with the members you want. Push to Talk (PTT) Calls - 63...
  • Page 64 Block Unblock You cannot block a group. The contact is offline, but an Online Alert will notify you when the contact comes back online (see page 65). To refresh the contact or group list from your network, press M >...

  • Page 65: Changing Ptt Settings

    PTT calls. If this is , your PTT key locks when your keypad is locked, or when you do not press it within one minute of unlocking it. If this is , your PTT key is unlocked all the time.

  • Page 66: Phone Features

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 66 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Phone Features Menu Map Main Menu á Phonebook Web Access • Browser Recent Calls • Web Shortcuts • Received Calls • Stored Pages • Dialled Calls • History • Notepad • Go To URL •...

  • Page 67: Settings Menu

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 67 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Settings Menu Personalise Headset • Home Screen • Auto Answer • Main Menu • Voice Dial • Colour Style Car Settings • Greeting • Auto Answer • Wallpaper • Auto Handsfree •...
  • Page 68 • My Answer Mode • PTT Speaker • Set Online Alert Tone ** • PTT Button Lock ** These options only apply to a contact or group you highlight before you press M to open the menu. 68 - Phone Features...

  • Page 69: Feature Quick Reference

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 69 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM 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 > , dial next number, press...
  • Page 70 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 70 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Feature Description Use MMS Open an MMS template with Template preloaded media: M > > Messages New Message > MMS Templates Read Message Read a new text or multimedia message that you have received: Press the key.
  • Page 71 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 71 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Feature Description End Conversation From the conversation display: M > End Conversation Log Out Log out of instant messaging: Select from the Log Out IM Online menu. Chat Feature Description Start Chat Start a new chat session: M >...
  • Page 72 Dial Number Call a number stored in the phonebook: M > , highlight the phonebook Phonebook entry, press n to call Voice Dial Number Voice dial a number stored in the phonebook: M > > > Office Tools Dialling Services Voice Dial When prompted, say the entry’s name...
  • Page 73 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 73 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Feature Description Set Category View Set a phonebook category view: M > Phonebook M > > category view Categories Sort Phonebook Set the order in which phonebook entries List are listed: M >...
  • Page 74 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 74 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Feature Description Ring Volume Set ringer volume: M > > > style Settings Ring Styles Detail > Ring Volume Shortcut: Press S right or left in the home screen. Keypad Volume Set keypad keypress volume: M >...
  • Page 75 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 75 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Menu Features Feature Description Language Set menu language: M > > > Settings Initial Setup Language Master Reset Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M >...
  • Page 76 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. 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 77: Handsfree Features

    M > > Recent Calls Call Cost 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. Feature Description...

  • Page 78: Data And Fax Calls

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 78 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Feature Description Auto Handsfree Automatically route calls to a car kit when connected: (car kit) M > > Settings Car Settings > Auto Handsfree Power-Off Delay Set the phone to stay on for a...

  • Page 79: Network Features

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 79 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Network Features Feature Description Network Settings View network information and adjust network settings: M > > Settings Network Personal Organiser Features Feature Description Create Datebook Create a new datebook event: Event M >...

  • Page 80: News And Entertainment

    M > > > Settings Security SIM PIN Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your phone displays SIM Blocked Lock Application Lock phone applications: M > >...
  • Page 81 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 81 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Feature Description Download Objects Download a picture, sound, or from Web Page phone theme from a Web page: Highlight the file, press the key, press the key. SELECT STORE Note: Normal airtime and/or carrier usage charges apply.
  • Page 82 M > > > or mix Multimedia MotoMixer [New Mix] file name Create Ring Tones Create ring tones that you can use with your phone: M > > > Multimedia Sounds [New iMelody] 82 - Phone Features...

  • Page 83: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power output of the phone.
  • Page 84 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of tissue. The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2 CENELEC is a European Union standards body.

  • Page 85: Index

    C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 85 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Index extending battery life 14, 47 installing 15 accessories 13 level indicator 26 accessory connector port 1 browser. See micro-browser active line indicator 24 active line, changing 49 alarm clock 79...
  • Page 86 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 86 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM speakerphone 77 date, setting 44 timers 76, 77 datebook 79 transferring 58 dialled calls list 52 unanswered call 53 dialling a number 17, 75, 76 Call Failed, Number Busy display message 49...
  • Page 87 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 87 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM Push to Talk (PTT) 24 ring style 26 games 81 roam 24 GPRS indicator 23 signal strength 23 groove tunes 82 text case 32 text entry mode 25, 32 transmission 24...
  • Page 88 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 88 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM volume control 1, 17 personalising 74 keypad rearranging features 74 locking 41 using 27 volume, setting 74 view, changing 74 menu key 1 message chat 71 language, setting 75 MMS template 70...
  • Page 89 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 89 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM ring style 17, 45, 73 security code 39 network settings 79 time, setting 44 notepad 54 turning on/off 16 number unlock code 39 storing your number 44 unlocking 16, 39 viewing your number 18...
  • Page 90 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 90 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM downloading 81 key 38 picture ID 50 locking PTT key 41 picture settings 65 downloading 81 tones 62 Push to Talk. See PTT screen saver 46 viewing 81 wallpaper 45 picture ID...
  • Page 91 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 91 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM sound creating 82 screen saver 46 downloading 81 secondary text entry mode 30 managing 82 security code Speaker On message 38 changing 39 speakerphone default 39 activating 77 send key 1...
  • Page 92 C381p.GSM.UG.book Page 92 Friday, December 17, 2004 2:11 PM text case indicator 32 voicemail 55 text entry mode voicemail message indicator selecting 30 25, 56 setup 31 volume earpiece 17 text entry mode indicator 25, 32 theme 81 keypad 74...

Table of Contents