Page 1 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola ™ 280 wireless phone. Power Key Antenna Display Earpiece Menu Key Headset Jack...
Page 2 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 2 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM MOTOROLA, the Stylised M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. TrueSync, Sidekick, Starfish and the Stylised Starfish Logo are registered trademarks of Starfish Software, Inc., a wholly owned independent...
Page 3: Menu Map
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 3 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Menu Map Main Menu Note: This is the standard phone menu layout. You or your service • Recent Calls provider may have changed the • Received Calls menu layout or changed some •...
Page 4: Settings Menu
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 4 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Settings Menu • Security • Ring/Vibrate • Alert • Phone Lock • Detail • Lock Keypad Alert • My Tones • Lock Application • Fixed Dial • Call Divert • Call Barring •...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6 SIM Card ........93...
Page 7 Contents Datebook........99 Week View .
Page 8 Security ........160...
Page 9: About This Guide
This user guide introduces you to the many features in your Motorola phone. Navigating To a Menu Feature You can access many of your phone’s features through the menu system. This guide shows you how to navigate to a specific menu feature as follows: > Find the Feature >...
Page 10: Safety And General Information
The output power level typically may vary over a range from 0.063 watts to 1.58 watts. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola Personal Communicator is designed to comply...
Page 11 Protection (ICNIRP) 1998 • National Radiological Protection Board of the United Kingdom 1995 • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6. Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, 1999 •...
Page 12 The Personal Communicator is designed to be used with a headset for talking and listening. The Personal Communicator can also be placed inside the holster, then the holster can be clipped onto your belt, pocket, purse, or other apparel and used with the headset.
Page 13 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 13 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Safety and General Information Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories, look in the accessory section of this manual. Electromagnetic Interference/ Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.
Page 14 Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy.
Page 15 Operational Warnings For Vehicles with an Air Bag Do not place the Personal Communicator in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If the Personal Communicator is placed in the air bag...
Page 16 Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Page 17 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 18: Total Customer Satisfaction
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 18 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Total Customer Satisfaction At Motorola, Total Customer Satisfaction is a top priority. If you have a question, a suggestion or a concern about your Motorola Cellular Phone, Motorola wants to hear from you.
Page 19: Warranty Information
Motorola dealer (the “Products”), to be in conformance with the applicable Motorola specifications current at the time of manufacture for a term of [1] year from date of purchase of the Product(s) (Warranty Term). You must inform Motorola of the lack of conformity to the...
Page 20: How To Get Warranty Service
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 20 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Warranty Information In no event shall Motorola be liable for damages nor loss of data in excess of the purchase price nor for any incidental special or consequential damages* arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, to the full extent such may be disclaimed by law.
Page 21 (IMEI) and mechanic serial number [MSN]. Such information is contained with the Product. Conditions This warranty will not apply if the type or serial numbers on the Product has been altered, deleted, duplicated, removed, or made illegible. Motorola reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge...
Page 22: What Is Not Covered By The Warranty
Motorola that there is no fault with the Product. Motorola specifically disclaims any responsibility for any damage, whether or not to Motorola equipment, caused in any way by the use of the Personal Communicator, accessories, software applications and peripherals (specific examples include, but are not limited to:...
Page 23 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 23 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Warranty Information 8. Control unit coil cords in the Product that are stretched or have the modular tab broken. 9. All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to customer normal use.
Page 24: Getting Started
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. It is stored in a recess in the battery compartment. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. &Q 6JKU 1 If the phone’s battery...
Page 25: Installing The Battery
5 Install the battery as described in the following section. Installing the Battery Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery. Your phone is designed to be used only with Motorola Original batteries and accessories. We recommend that you store batteries in their protective cases when not in use.
Page 26 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 26 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Getting Started &Q 6JKU 1 Remove the battery from its protective clear plastic case. 2 If the phone’s battery door is already in place, push down the battery door release latch, then slide the door down and lift off.
Page 27: Removing The Battery
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 27 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Getting Started Removing the Battery &Q 6JKU 1 Push down the battery door release latch, then slide the door down and lift off. Release latch 2 Pull down the battery release latch.
Page 28: Charging The Battery
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 28 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Getting Started Charging the Battery Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery. &Q 6JKU 1 Plug the travel charger into your phone with the release tab facing up.
Page 29: Turning Your Phone On
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 29 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Getting Started Turning Your Phone On &Q 6JKU 1 Press and hold turn on your phone (the power key) Power 2 If necessary, enter unlock your SIM card your SIM card PIN...
Page 30: Making A Call
(end key) Receiving a Call To receive a call, your phone must be turned on, have a SIM card inserted, and have a network connection with adequate signal strength. If your phone is locked, you must unlock the phone to...
Page 31: Displaying Your Phone Number
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 31 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Getting Started Note: Your phone cannot receive calls when your SIM card is locked. When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message. 2TGUU...
Page 32: About Your Phone
Some of the phone functions described in this guide must be performed from the idle display. The term idle display refers to the standard display that you see when your phone is on and ready to use, when you are not on a call or using the menu system.
Page 33 Signal Strength Indicator Shows the strength of your phone’s connection with the network. Strong No signal You cannot make or receive calls when the “no signal” indicator is displayed. In Use Indicator Appears when a call is in progress. Roam Indicator Appears when your phone uses another network system outside your home network.
Page 34 The GPRS indicator does not mean that you are in a call; it simply indicates that you are registered on the network via a GPRS connection. Alert Setting Indicator Shows the current selected alert.
Page 35: Changing The Zoom Setting
About Your Phone Changing the Zoom Setting You can set your phone’s display to show either six lines or four lines of text plus soft key labels. Six lines of text display more information, while four lines increase text size.
Page 36: 4-Way Navigation Key
(14°F) or above 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 37 • The more you talk on the phone or use phone features (like sending text messages), the less standby time your battery has.
Page 38: Making And Receiving Calls
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 38 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Making and Receiving Calls For basic instructions on how to make a call, end a call, and receive a call, see pages 30–31 of the “Getting Started” section. This chapter describes features that help you make and receive calls with your phone.
Page 39: Caller Id
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 39 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Making and Receiving Calls When automatic redial is turned off, you can manually activate the feature to redial a phone number. When you hear a busy signal and see the message:...
Page 40: Dialling An Emergency Number
(such as 999) that you can call under any circumstances. Provided that your phone has found a network, you will be able to make an emergency call. The call can be made regardless of any security codes and, depending on the network, with or without a SIM card inserted.
Page 41: Terminating An Incoming Call
Making and Receiving Calls You can use the notepad to store a phone number that you intend to call later (such as a phone number told to you by the other party during a call). To retrieve these digits, see “Using the Notepad”...
Page 42: Dialling With 1-Touch Dial
“Storing a Phonebook Entry” on page Dialling With 1-Touch Dial You can call phonebook entries 1 to 9 with the push of a single key. Just press and hold the one-digit speed dial number for one second.
Page 43: Additional Dialling Features
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 43 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Making and Receiving Calls Note: You must set up the text message inbox before you can receive text messages. See “Setting Up the Text Message Inbox” on page 110. > >...
Page 44 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 44 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Making and Receiving Calls While dialling (with digits visible in the display): &Q 6JKU Press attach a number from the phonebook > or recent calls list to the end of the...
Page 45 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 45 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Making and Receiving Calls You can also call numbers using these features: &Q 6JKU 6Q %CNN Press and release the voice key a phone number using the on the right side of your phone voice dial feature and say the entry’s name (in...
Page 46: Using Features While On A Call
2TGUU end the current call Your phone rings to signal the new call. answer the new call You must activate call waiting in order to use the feature. See the “Call Waiting” item on page 73 to activate call waiting.
Page 47: Making A Conference Call
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 47 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Using Features While On a Call Making a Conference Call To talk to more than one person on a call, you can make a conference call. Call the first person, call the second person, then link the two calls.
Page 48: Transferring A Call
Using Features While On a Call Transferring a Call While you are on a call, you can transfer the call to another phone by first talking to the person who answers the other phone, or by directly transferring the call.
Page 49: Additional On-Call Features
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 49 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Using Features While On a Call Do Not Announce the Call Transfer You can directly transfer a call without talking to the person who answers. Find the Feature > 2TGUU 1 keypad keys...
Page 50: Using The Menu
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 50 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Using the Menu Navigating to a Feature You can access many of your phone’s features by using these keys to move through the menu system: Menu Key Enter the menu system, or open...
Page 51: Selecting A Feature Option
This guide shows you how to navigate to a specific menu feature as follows: > Find the Feature > The > symbol means that you should scroll to and select the feature. This example shows that you must press , scroll to and select , then scroll to and select to see the dialled calls list.
Page 52: Entering Feature Information
Using the Menu • Press to scroll up or down to the item you want. • In a numbered list, press a number key to highlight the item. • In an alphabetised list, press a key multiple times to cycle through the letters on the key and highlight the closest matching list item.
Page 53 • When an item has a list of possible values, press to the left or right to scroll through and select a value. • When an item has a list of possible numeric values, press a number key to set the value.
Page 54 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 54 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Using the Menu When you enter text, the flashing cursor changes to a block cursor , and the soft key functions change: Block cursor indicates current Press highlighted character. to accept and store the text.
Page 55: Entering Text
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 55 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Entering Text Various text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, email addresses, and text messages on your phone. You can enter all characters (letters, numbers, and symbols) using the standard tap method.
Page 56: Tap Method
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 56 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Entering Text Tap Method Tap method is the default standard mode for entering text on your phone. To activate tap method from any text entry screen, press and select the menu option.
Page 57 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 57 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Entering Text General Text Entry Rules Use the keypad to enter letters, numbers, symbols, and other characters with the tap method. Press the same key repeatedly to cycle through available characters (see the “Character Chart”...
Page 58 Use this chart as a guide for entering spaces, numbers, letters, symbols, and other characters with the tap method. space . 1 ? ! , @ _ & : ; " - ( ) ' € ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥...
Page 59: Symbol Mode
Entering Text Symbol Mode Your phone provides an alternative way to find and enter symbol characters in a text message. You can view and select from a variety of available symbols. To activate symbol mode from any text entry screen, press and select the menu option.
Page 60: Predictive Text Entry With Itap™ Software
Predictive Text Entry with iTAP™ Software iTAP™ software provides a predictive text entry method that lets you enter the letters of a word using only one key press per letter. You must activate iTAP software prior to entering letters. You can...
Page 61 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 61 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Entering Text Enter Words To enter a word with iTAP software: &Q 6JKU 1 Press a number enter the first letter of the word key one time The letters associated with the key you pressed are shown at the bottom of the display.
Page 62 Enter Words not in the iTap Dictionary You may enter a word that is not in the iTAP software dictionary. If you enter all the letters of a word but the word is not displayed: &Q 6JKU 1 Press...
Page 63 4 Continue entering spell the word letters and highlighting letter combinations Punctuation The iTAP software automatically adds a space after each word. When you enter punctuation, this space is removed. To use punctuation: 2TGUU enter punctuation or other characters as shown in the “Character Chart”...
Page 64 3 Press enter the number at the insertion point Delete Letters and Words Place the cursor to the right of the text that you want to delete, and then do the following: &Q 6JKU Press delete one letter at a time...
Page 65: Menu Feature Descriptions
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 65 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Menu Feature Descriptions This chapter describes all of your phone’s features in order of the menu map shown on pages 3–4. Some descriptions also include page numbers where you can find more detailed information.
Page 66 To activate fixed dial, see the “Fixed Dial” item on page 74. Fixed dial list entries can be any length. If there is a fixed dial entry for the digits 555, users can call any number that starts with 555.
Page 67 Your service provider may program your phone with one or more quick dial numbers, such as the customer service number. You can call them by selecting them from the quick dial list. Note: Your service provider may use a different name for this feature.
Page 68 “Shortcuts” on page 118. 1+%' 16'5 > Use the voice key to record messages and phone calls. See “Voice Notes” on page 122. Note: Recording phone calls is subject to varying laws regarding privacy and recording of conversations. 5+/ # 22.+%#6+105...
Page 69 Settings Menu +$4#6' Alert > > > Select a type of ring or vibration alert for incoming calls and messages. See “Ring/Vibrate” on page 138. > Alert Detail > > Alert Change details about the ring or vibration alert. Alert represents the name of the current alert setting.
Page 70 View, enter, and edit your name and phone numbers. Credit Info > > > View the credit available, its expiry date, and the date of the last deposit. (This feature is only available if you subscribe to a prepay option.) > Credit Available > >...
Page 71 4195'4 '672 > > Adjust the micro-browser’s network connection settings, or create a new network connection profile '672 Set the features that are active during a call, such as the in-call timer, cost trackers, call waiting, and call answering options.
Page 72 Adjust call timer display and beep settings. You can set your timer to beep at a selected interval during your calls. (60 seconds is the default.) You can also turn on or off a display timer during calls as follows: Display the elapsed time for the current call.
Page 73 Activate and deactivate call waiting. When call waiting is activated and another call arrives while you are on a call, call waiting can play a tone to notify you of the new call. See “Using Call Waiting” on page 46.
Page 74 SIM PIN > > > Switch SIM card protection on and off, so users must enter the SIM card PIN code when they turn on the phone or insert a SIM card. See “Protecting the SIM Card” on page 164.
Page 75 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 75 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Menu Feature Descriptions New Passwords > > > Change your unlock code (originally set to 1234) or your security code (originally set to 000000). See “ Assigning a New Code or Password” on page 160. 6*'4 '66+0)5 Personalise >...
Page 76 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 76 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Menu Feature Descriptions Assign the 1-touch dial feature to numbers 1 to 9 in your phone memory phonebook, fixed dial list, or SIM card phonebook. (See “1-Touch Dial Preference” on page 98.) Use this option to turn on or turn off the automatic redial feature.
Page 77 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 77 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Menu Feature Descriptions Your phone can send a number to the network as dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones. DTMF tones are used to communicate with automated systems that require you to enter a number such as a code, password, or credit card number.
Page 78 > > Adjust hands-free car kit settings. You can set your phone to route calls directly to the car kit when it detects a connection, and automatically answer calls after two rings. See “Hands-Free Use” on page 149. Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
Page 79: Recent Calls
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 79 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Recent Calls You can use the recent calls menu to view received calls or dialled calls, retrieve the last number stored in the notepad, and view or reset call times and costs.
Page 80 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 80 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Recent Calls 2TGUU call the entry’s number Tip: Press and hold for two seconds to send the entry number as DTMF tones. To activate DTMF tones, see the “DTMF” item on page 77.
Page 81: Using The Notepad
Using the Notepad Your phone uses a notepad to store the most recent string of digits entered - either for a phone number that you called or for a number that you entered but did not call. To call the number stored in the notepad, press from the idle display.
Page 82: Viewing And Resetting Call Timers
See “Storing a Phonebook Entry” on page 87. Viewing and Resetting Call Timers Your phone tracks and records call times. Use the recent calls menu to view and reset a call timer. Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment...
Page 83 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 83 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Recent Calls You can view the approximate network connection time elapsed during the following calls: 6KOGT &GUETKRVKQP Time spent on the last call dialled or received. You cannot reset this timer.
Page 84: Viewing And Resetting Call Costs
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 84 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Recent Calls Viewing and Resetting Call Costs Your phone network can provide the following cost information: %QUV 6TCEMGT &GUETKRVKQP Amount of your credit remaining. For GSM advice of charge, this is only available if you set a credit limit.
Page 85 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 85 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Recent Calls %QUV 6TCEMGT &GUETKRVKQP Amount spent on all dialled and received calls since the last time you reset this cost tracker. You can reset this value separate from , so...
Page 86: Phonebook
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 86 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Phonebook You can store a list of names and phone numbers in your phone’s electronic phonebook. You can view these entries and call them directly from your phone. To see the list of names stored in your phonebook, press >...
Page 87: Storing A Phonebook Entry
A phone number is required for a phonebook entry. All other information is optional. You can store a phonebook entry on your phone or on the SIM card. Entries with a speed dial number from 1 to 500 are stored on the phone.
Page 88 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 88 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Phonebook 2TGUU store the phone number select Note: This option is not available for entries stored on a SIM card. scroll to the type of phone number select the number type...
Page 89: Recording A Voice Name For A Phonebook Entry
This lets you use voice dial to call the number without dialling (see “Voice Dial” on page 91). Note: You cannot record a voice name for an entry stored on a SIM card.
Page 90: Dialling A Phonebook Entry
7 Press the voice key and confirm the voice name repeat the name The phone displays Dialling a Phonebook Entry You can use the phonebook list, voice dial, speed dial, or 1-touch dial to call a number stored in your phonebook. To use...
Page 91: Editing A Phonebook Entry
(in then automatically dials the call two seconds). Editing a Phonebook Entry You can edit a phonebook entry stored on your phone or the SIM card.
Page 92: Deleting A Phonebook Entry
Entries with a speed dial number of 501 or higher are stored on the SIM card. • You can also use the following procedure to edit a fixed dial entry by scrolling to and selecting >...
Page 93: Copying Phonebook Entries Between The Phone And Sim Card
• The SIM card cannot store data for entries. If you try to copy an entry with a type or voice name to the SIM card, the phone asks you for confirmation before dropping this information and copying the entry.
Page 94 The phone displays the message. You can now delete the old phonebook entry, if desired. Copy Multiple Entries To copy multiple phonebook entries from your phone to your SIM card or from the SIM card to your phone: > Find the Feature...
Page 95 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 95 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Phonebook 2TGUU open the scroll to select The phone displays the form. scroll to select 6 keypad keys enter the first (lowest) speed dial number in the range of entries that...
Page 96: Checking Phonebook Capacity
Checking Phonebook Capacity You can check your phonebook’s capacity to see how much space is left for storing phonebook entries on your phone and on your SIM card. For entries stored on the phone, your phone displays a memory meter that shows how much memory space remains to store phonebook and datebook entries.
Page 97: Setting Up The Phonebook
1-touch dial entries. Phonebook List Sort Preference You can set up your phone to sort your phonebook list by speed dial number (the standard), name, or voice dial. Tip: The voice dial sort is identical to the name sort, except that the entries with voice name tags appear first.
Page 98 1-Touch Dial Preference Your phone lets you specify whether your 1-touch dial entries are located on the phone or the SIM card: Find the Feature > >...
Page 99: Datebook
Note: You must set the correct time and date in order to use the datebook. Use the feature (see page 75) to set the time and date.
Page 100: Day View
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 100 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Datebook Day View Select a day in the week view and press ) to see the day’s events. You can store, edit, view, copy, and delete any event from the day view. Untimed Day of event...
Page 101: Event View
Press to open Storing a New Event A title is required for a datebook event. All other information is optional. > > day Find the Feature > See “Selecting a Feature Option” on page 51 for instructions on scrolling to and selecting options.
Page 102: Changing Event Information
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 102 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Datebook 2TGUU 2 keypad keys enter a title for the event (see “Entering Text” on page 55) store the event title scroll to other fields and enter information as necessary Other fields let you enter start time, duration, date, repeating events, and reminder alarm.
Page 103: Copying An Event
8 keypad keys enter the new information store the information and return to the day view Copying an Event To copy information from a current event to a new event: Find the Feature > 2TGUU scroll to the scheduled event day...
Page 104: Deleting An Event
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 104 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Datebook 2TGUU save the copy of the event scroll to event details and edit the information as necessary return to the day view Deleting an Event > Find the Feature 2TGUU...
Page 105: Radio
Alternatively, you can use the following procedure: 2TGUU open the menu scroll to ) or turn the radio on or off Note: The ) soft key option and menu feature are displayed only when the FM Stereo Radio Headset is plugged into the accessory connector port.
Page 106: Tuning A Station
Press and hold Storing a Preset To store a station to a preset that you can recall later: &Q 6JKU Press and hold a number assign its preset number to the...
Page 107: Making And Receiving Calls With The Radio On
FM Stereo Radio Headset microphone Turn the radio off before dialling outgoing calls from the phone keypad. You do not have to turn off the FM radio feature to dial emergency numbers, or numbers selected from your phonebook or other lists.
Page 108: Messages-Voicemail
- not on your phone. Contact your service provider for more details. Storing Your Voicemail Number Store your voicemail number in your phone to make it faster and easier to use voicemail. Your voicemail number is provided by your service provider.
Page 109: Listening To A Voicemail Message
To listen to your voicemail messages at any time: > > Find the Feature Your phone calls the voicemail phone number you stored. If you do not have a voicemail number stored, the phone guides you through storing a number.
Page 110: Messages-Text
Received messages appear on your phone display or in your text message inbox. You must set up the text message inbox before you can send and receive these messages. The total number of messages the inbox can hold depends on the length of the messages, and the number of other messages and drafts stored in your phone.
Page 111 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 111 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Messages—Text 2TGUU store the expiry period change the scroll to the default type of replies you want to send - text messages, or other formats store the reply type change the...
Page 112: Receiving A Text Message
Messages in the text message inbox are sorted from newest to oldest. The oldest messages are deleted as new ones are added. If you want to save a message, you should lock it to prevent it from being overwritten as new messages are received.
Page 113 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 113 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Messages—Text > > Find the Feature 2TGUU scroll to the message you want = unread and urgent, = read, = read and locked) open the message close the message without changes...
Page 114: Sending A Text Message
Open the inbox setup menu. Sending a Text Message You can create and send a text message to one or more recipients. The text message feature lets you manually enter each recipient’s phone number, or select one or more numbers from the phonebook or recent calls list.
Page 115 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 115 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Messages—Text 2TGUU 2 keypad keys enter the phone number where you want to send the message Tip: Remember to press and hold to add a space between numbers that you enter manually.
Page 116: Sending A Quick Note Text Message
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 116 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Messages—Text Sending a Quick Note Text Message Quick notes are short, pre-written text messages that you can create, select, edit, and send quickly (for example, To send or save a quick note message: Find the Feature >...
Page 117: Viewing The Status Of Sent Text Messages
2 of the procedure “Sending a Text Message” on page 114. Viewing the Status of Sent Text Messages Text messages that you send are stored in the outbox. To view the contents of your outbox: > > Find the Feature Messages are sorted from newest to oldest.
Page 118: Shortcuts
(See “Recent Calls” on page 79.) exit the menu system, return to the Press idle display User-Settable Shortcuts You can create shortcuts to many menu features and applications. A shortcut takes you directly to the menu item, or performs the menu action (if applicable).
Page 119: Creating A Shortcut
You can assign a keypad shortcut, or both a keypad shortcut and a voice shortcut to a menu item. A voice shortcut lets you go directly to a menu item by saying its shortcut name. Tip: Make your voice recording in a quiet location. Hold the phone about 10 centimetres from your mouth, and speak directly into the phone’s microphone in a normal tone of voice.
Page 120 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 120 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Shortcuts &Q 6JKU 5 Press change the keypad shortcut number, if necessary Press select the default keypad shortcut number and close the shortcut editor if you do not want to assign a voice shortcut...
Page 121: Using Shortcuts
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 121 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Shortcuts Using Shortcuts You can use a shortcut from the idle display, while on a call, or while scrolling through a menu. Use a Keypad Shortcut If you know the shortcut number:...
Page 122: Voice Notes
Use this procedure to record a voice note when the idle display is visible, or use it during a phone call to record the call. Your phone plays an alert tone to notify the other party that the call is being recorded.
Page 123: Viewing The Voice Notes List
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 123 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Voice Notes Viewing the Voice Notes List The voice notes list shows all your voice notes along with other important information and features. > Find the Feature Locked Time/date voice recorded.
Page 124: Playing A Voice Note
When an optional Motorola Original™ headset accessory or FM Stereo Radio Headset accessory is connected to your phone, voice note playback is automatically routed to the headset. Tip: You can play a voice note while taking a call. It won’t be transmitted to the other party. Playback Screen While the voice note is playing, the playback screen is displayed.
Page 125 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 125 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Voice Notes Voice Note Controls While playing back a voice note, press these keys to do the following: Stop playback If the voice note and go to is unlocked, stop playback and...
Page 126: Locking And Unlocking A Voice Note
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 126 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Voice Notes Locking and Unlocking a Voice Note You can prevent a voice note from being accidentally deleted by locking it. To delete a locked voice note, you must first unlock it. > Find the Feature 2TGUU...
Page 127: Deleting A Voice Note
Voice Notes Deleting a Voice Note You can delete a single unlocked voice note or all unlocked voice notes. To delete a locked voice note, you must first unlock it. See “Locking and Unlocking a Voice Note” on page 126. >...
Page 128: Micro-Browser
The micro-browser lets you access Web pages on your phone. Contact your service provider to set up access, if necessary. Note: Your phone may be configured to use a high speed GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) network connection. This type of *356...
Page 129: Interacting With Web Pages
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 129 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Micro-Browser Interacting With Web Pages You can perform the following operations on a Web page: &Q 6JKU scroll through a text message Press scroll through and select items in a Press...
Page 130: Calculator
Calculator.fm Page 130 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 7:55 PM Calculator You can use your phone as a convenient calculator and currency converter. Calculating Numbers &DOFXODWRU > Find the Feature 6/77 1 number keys enter a number in the calculator highlight a calculator function 6(/(&7...
Page 131 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 131 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Calculator The calculator can perform the following functions: (WPEVKQP &GUETKRVKQP Insert a decimal point Clear the calculation Clear entry (replaces the function when you enter subsequent values in a calculation) Subtract...
Page 132: Converting Currency
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 132 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Calculator Converting Currency The currency converter works just like the calculator, but uses the (currency) function: > Find the Feature > 2TGUU 1 number keys enter the exchange rate store the exchange rate...
Page 133: Games
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 133 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Games Your phone contains three games that you can play between phone calls. If you get an incoming call, message, alarm, or alert, the game ends automatically. Selecting and Starting a New Game >...
Page 134: Ending A Game
11 may later be counted as 1 point if it will bring your points under or equal to 21 points. • An initial deal of an Ace and a card with a face value of 10 points counts as exactly 21 points or Blackjack.
Page 135 • If you get five cards without going bust, you win. • If you and the dealer have the same score, the dealer wins. • You can ask for a “hit” or another card as long as you do not go bust.
Page 136 • When you correctly guess the four-symbol code, the display shows your score and the level of your next game. • After you win one game, you progress from level 1 to level • After you win two more games, you progress from level 2 to level 3.
Page 137 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 137 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Games Paddleball In this test of endurance, your mission is to move your paddle to strike a bouncing ball. The more you succeed, the smaller your paddle gets. • Your score is the number of times your paddle hits the ball.
Page 138: Adjusting Your Settings
Your phone rings or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call, message, or other event. This ring or vibration is called an alert. You can use a standard alert for all events, or set different alert types for different events. The alert setting indicator in your...
Page 139 (such as incoming calls, text messages, etc.). Your phone includes a variety of preset alert tones and vibrations. Any changes you make are saved to the current alert profile. Tip: This feature also lets you set the ringer volume and keypad volume. Find the Feature >...
Page 140 Adjusting Your Settings Use the My Tones Feature The my tones feature lets you create up to 32 custom alert tones for your phone. The tones you create appear in the list of available alerts. (See “Customise an Alert Profile” on page 139.) Find the Feature >...
Page 141 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 141 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Adjusting Your Settings To create a new tone, use the keypad keys to enter each note. Press a key multiple times to cycle through its available notes or options (pitch, octave, or length). The default setting for a new tone is a quarter note in octave two.
Page 142 Adjusting Your Settings Enter a note as follows: 6CUM #EVKQP Change the Set the new octave ( , , or ) before octave selecting the note. The new octave applies to the note and all following notes until you change it again.
Page 143 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 143 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Adjusting Your Settings Press the following keys to play this sequence of notes and rests in octave three: C (quarter note), E flat (quarter note), half rest, and G (whole note): 2TGUU 2JQPG &KURNC[...
Page 144 The phone displays the playback meter and plays the tone. play the tone again return to the my tones list You cannot edit the standard tones included with your phone. To edit a custom tone that you created: > >...
Page 145: Reminders
Reminders Reminders are alerts that ring or vibrate to notify you about a voicemail or text message that you have received, or a datebook event that you have scheduled. To set or turn off reminders: >...
Page 146: Call Diverting
Use call diverting options to specify which calls your phone should divert. When you are ready to accept calls on your phone again, you can turn off call diverting. Set Up or Cancel Call Diverting...
Page 147 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 147 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Adjusting Your Settings > > Find the Feature 2TGUU scroll to the type of calls you want to divert cancels all call diverting and ends the procedure.) open the call divert details for that...
Page 148: Reordering Menu Items
2TGUU scroll to , or calls confirm that the network settings are correct Reordering Menu Items You can customise the order of the items in your phone’s main menu, depending upon your usage. Find the Feature > > > >...
Page 149: Customising A Soft Key Function
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 150 Automatic Hands-Free You can set up your phone to automatically route calls to a car kit when it detects a connection. > Find the Feature > > >...
Page 151 Adjusting Your Settings Power-Off Delay When your phone is connected to a car kit, you can set it to stay on for a specified time period after you switch off the ignition. This keeps your phone from draining your vehicle battery by...
Page 152 Adjusting Your Settings Charger Time When your phone is connected to a car kit, you can set it to charge itself for a specified time period after you switch off the ignition. This helps ensure that the phone battery gets fully charged while the vehicle is parked.
Page 153: Data And Fax Calls
Management (PIM) software and hardware products. • use your phone as a modem to connect to the Internet • use your phone to send and receive data and fax calls on your computer or hand-held device. Connecting Your Phone to an External...
Page 154 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 154 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Data and Fax Calls Use the interchangeable head on the Motorola Multi-Connect Serial Cable to connect a computer, Palm III device, or Palm V device to your phone. &Q 6JKU 1 Plug the serial cable into the detachable head.
Page 155 2 Plug the other end - the USB connection - into the USB port on the external device. Establish an Infrared Connection Use the following procedure to connect your phone to an external device using an infrared data link.
Page 156 Break an Infrared Connection You can break the infrared data connection by moving the device away from the phone, turning off the device, or turning off the phone. Install the Software Install the software from the CD-ROM that comes with your Motorola Original data kit.
Page 157: Sending A Data Or Fax Call
Data and Fax Calls Sending a Data or Fax Call You can connect your phone to a computer or hand-held device to send data or a fax from the connected device. Use this feature to transfer data from your computer onto...
Page 158 Connect your phone (see “Connecting Your Phone to an External Device” on page 153). Your phone notifies you when the data or fax call arrives, and transfers the call to the connected device. You must use the application running on the connected device to answer the call.
Page 159: Sending A Talk Then Fax Call
Data and Fax Calls Sending a Talk then Fax Call You can place a call where you talk and then send a fax to the same phone number within the same call. Connect to the device that will send the fax (see “Connecting Your Phone to an External Device”...
Page 160: Security
The unlock code must contain four digits, and the security code must contain six digits. Be sure to make a note of the new numbers. Notes: •...
Page 161: If You Forget A Code Or Password
PIN, SIM PIN2, or call barring password, contact your service provider. If you forget your unlock code, try entering 1234 or the last four digits of your phone number. If that does not work, do the following when you see the...
Page 162: Locking And Unlocking Your Phone
You can lock your phone manually or set your phone to lock automatically whenever you turn it off. When you try to use a locked phone, it asks you to enter the unlock code. A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you must unlock it to answer.
Page 163: Locking And Unlocking Your Keypad
Code or Password” on page 161. unlock your phone Locking and Unlocking Your Keypad You can lock your phone keypad to prevent accidental use. This feature is useful in situations where an accidental keypress might inadvertently dial an emergency number or 1-touch dial number (for example, when carrying your phone in a handbag or pocket).
Page 164: Protecting The Sim Card
SIM card. When the SIM PIN feature is activated, you must enter your SIM card PIN code each time you turn on the phone or insert a SIM card. Your SIM card PIN code is given to you by your service provider.
Page 165 Unblock the SIM Card PIN Code If you enter an incorrect SIM card PIN code three times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your phone displays the message . You need to enter a PIN unblocking key (PUK) code, which you can obtain from your service provider.
Page 166: Accessories
Supplied with a convenient car clip holder. 500 mAh Lithium Battery – BLS8050 Performance: up to 6 full days standby times or 2.5 hours of talk time (depending on network and SIM card configuration). 800 mAh Lithium Battery – BLX8080 Performance up: to 10 full days standby times or 4 hours of talk time (depending on network and SIM card configuration).
Page 167 When the phone is in use, the in-car charger overrides the battery, therefore preserving battery life. Charge time from 90 minutes to 3 hours according to battery technology and capacity. Portable hands-free kits (headsets) To communicate hands-free in all situations, in your car, on the street, at home or in your office.
Page 168 Digital echo cancellation minimises echo. Data Kits Connects your computer to your cellular phone to send and receive fax/data (subscription to data services required) and Short Message Service (SMS) over the GSM cellular networks. TrueSync synchronisation software included for easy phone book management.
Page 169: Troubleshooting
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 169 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Troubleshooting Check these questions first if you have problems with your phone: 3WGUVKQP #PUYGT Is your battery The battery level indicator should have charged? Do you at least one segment showing ( ).
Page 170 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 170 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Troubleshooting 3WGUVKQP #PUYGT Is the other party Your phone may be muted. Press unable to hear ) if necessary to unmute you? the phone. Also, make sure that your phone’s microphone is not blocked by its carrying case or a sticker.
Page 171 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 171 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Troubleshooting 2TQDNGO 5QNWVKQP I pressed the Be sure to press and hold (the power key, but power key) until the display appears nothing and you hear an audible alert (this happened.
Page 172 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 172 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Troubleshooting 2TQDNGO 5QNWVKQP My phone does If you see in the display, not ring. then the ringer is turned off. See “Ring/Vibrate” on page 138. Also, the ringer may be set to even though your phone is set to a ring alert profile.
Page 173 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 173 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Troubleshooting 2TQDNGO 5QNWVKQP I cannot make/ Make sure that you have a phone signal receive calls. (see the “Signal Strength Indicator” item on page 33). Avoid electrical or radio interference, and obstructions such as bridges, car parks, or tall buildings.
Page 174 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 174 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Troubleshooting 2TQDNGO 5QNWVKQP How do I see the To see the most recent calls you dialled calls I made or or received, open the “Recent Calls” received? lists: > > My phone will...
Page 175 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 175 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Troubleshooting 2TQDNGO 5QNWVKQP My battery didn’t Your battery’s performance is affected last as long as I by charge time, feature use, expected. What temperature changes, and other factors. can I do to...
Page 176 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 176 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Troubleshooting 2TQDNGO 5QNWVKQP When sending 19.2 Kbps (19200 bps) is the data data with the transfer rate of the connection between data cable, why your computer and the phone in a...
Page 177: Index
User.Guide.GSM.book Page 177 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index battery car kit charger time 152 Accessories 166 charging 28 accessories extending battery life optional 9, 105, 124, 149, 36–37, 76, 175 installing 25–26 standard 24 level indicator 34 accessory connector port 1...
Page 178 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 178 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index cost setup 72–73 described 82–83 costs 84–85 resetting 83 credit limit 72–73 viewing 83 deleting 79–81 call waiting dialled calls list 45, 79–81 activating/deactivating 73 dialling 30 using 46 dialling a recent call 79–81...
Page 179 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 179 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index currency converter 132 backlight 76 contrast 76 cursor 53–54 described 32–34 customer service, calling 67 greeting 75 customising the menu 148 idle display 32 language 76 zoom setting 35, 76...
Page 180 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 180 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index power-off delay 151 headset factory settings, resetting 77 automatic answer 150 fax call FM Stereo Radio Headset connecting to external 67, 105–107, 124 device 71, 153–156 headset jack 1 making 157 feature 44, 80 receiving 73, 157–158...
Page 181 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 181 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index voice name 86 infrared connection opening 80 setting 155–156 options 80–81 international access code 43 left soft key IrDA Link 71, 153 customising 149 functions 1, 50 iTAP software link, IrDA 153...
Page 182 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 182 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index navigating 9, 36, 50–51 browser alerts 68 calling a phone number 116–117 rearranging features defined 128 148–149 functions 129 scroll feature 76 go back to previous page 113–114 using features 9, 51–54...
Page 183 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 183 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index setting preference 98 1-touch dial 42 using 42 passwords 160, 161 optional accessory, defined 9 reset all options 77 security code 161 optional feature, defined 9 specifications 71 outbox 68 speed dial, using 41–42...
Page 184 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 184 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index number type indicator 86 using 67 1-touch dial 42 quick note 116 phone number 86 116–117 prefix digits, inserting 44 sorting entries 97–98 speed dial number 41, 86, radio 105–107 88–89...
Page 185 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 185 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index roam indicator message 29, defined 33 message 165 unblocking 165 unlocking 29 Safety and General Information message 165 SIM PIN code scroll feature 76 activating/deactivating security code 161 164–165 protecting the SIM card send key 1, 30 164–165...
Page 186 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 186 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index talk then fax call 159 timers tap method text entry 56–58 described 82–83 resetting 83 telephone number, viewing viewing 83 your own 31, 49, 70 Total Customer Satisfaction text block cursor 54 transfer a call 48–49...
Page 187 User.Guide.GSM.book Page 187 Tuesday, February 5, 2002 6:17 PM Index voice message waiting functions 129 viewing 128 indicator 33 voice name defined 89 zoom setting 35, 76 phonebook indicator 86 recording 89–90 voice note defined 122 deleting 127 locking and unlocking 126...

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Getting Started

About Your Phone

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Using Features While on a Call

Using the Menu

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Menu Feature Descriptions

Recent Calls

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Messages-Voicemail

Messages-Text

Shortcuts

Voice Notes

Micro-Browser

Calculator

Games

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Data and Fax Calls

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Troubleshooting

Index

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