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Motorola V180 Manual

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V180.UG.book Page 1 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM
Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications!
We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V180 GSM
wireless phone.
Menu Key
Left Soft Key
Perform function in
lower left display.
Volume Keys
Answer & Send Key
Make & answer calls.
5-Way Navigation Key
Scroll through & select
menu items. Press
centre to select.
Right Soft Key
Perform function in lower
right display.
Power & End Key
Turn phone on/off, end
calls, exit menu system.
Headset Jack
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  • Page 1 V180.UG.book Page 1 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V180 GSM wireless phone. Menu Key 5-Way Navigation Key Scroll through & select Left Soft Key menu items.
  • 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

    Using Menus ........30...
  • Page 4 Using Automatic Redial ......51 Using Caller ID........52 Cancelling an Incoming Call .
  • Page 5 Phonebook........65...

  • 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: Approved Accessories

    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 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 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 V180.UG.book Page 10 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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

    Installing the SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. Getting Started - 13...

  • Page 14: Battery Use

    Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals. To maximise your battery’s performance: •...

  • Page 15: Installing The Battery

    V180.UG.book Page 15 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM • 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. • Batteries gradually wear down and require longer charging times.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    V180.UG.book Page 16 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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 17: Changing Your Phone's Lens

    V180.UG.book Page 17 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Action 1 Plug the travel charger into the bottom of your phone. 2 Plug the other end of the travel charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. 3 When your phone indicates , remove the travel Charge Complete charger.

  • Page 18: Turning Your Phone On

    V180.UG.book Page 18 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Action 1 Use your fingernail to lift the top of the lens and pull it away from the phone. 2 Insert the tab at the bottom of the new lens into the bottom of...

  • Page 19: Adjusting Volume

    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 20: Making A Call

    “hang up” the phone when you are finished Viewing Your Phone Number To view your phone number from the home screen, press M #. While you are on a call, press M > My Tel. Numbers...

  • Page 21: Highlight Features

    V180.UG.book Page 21 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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. USB Connectivity Your phone features a USB port for...
  • Page 22 V180.UG.book Page 22 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Press 1 keypad keys enter slide text Tip: You can press M to open the and select (+) to MMS Menu INSERT insert a Picture Voice Record Sound , or Soundtrack...

  • Page 23: Receiving A Multimedia Message

    V180.UG.book Page 23 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Press 7 keypad keys enter the subject store the subject select CHANGE Attachments 10 S scroll to Picture Sounds select the file type SELECT 12 S highlight the file you want...
  • Page 24 • 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/filename and press (+) (image file type),...

  • Page 25: 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. Service Provider Clock PH.BOOK...
  • Page 26 MESSAGES 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 27 : = 2G home ; = 2G roam 5. Active Line Indicator 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...
  • Page 28 Note: Your Instant Messaging feature may have a different name and may display different icons, depending on your service provider. 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 29: Using The 5-Way Navigation Key

    V180.UG.book Page 29 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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 30: Using Menus

    End Key Exit menu without making changes. 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 31: Selecting A Menu Feature

    . Press S to scroll, and the left/right 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: Press S to scroll up or down to highlight the option you want.

  • Page 32: Entering Text

    V180.UG.book Page 32 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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 33: Choosing A Text Entry Mode

    Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. The method 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 Primary set).

  • Page 34: Using Tap Method

    V180.UG.book Page 34 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Using Capitalisation Press 0 in any text entry screen to change text case. The following indicators on your phone’s display show capitalisation status: U = no capital letters V = capitalise next letter only...
  • Page 35 Tip: Press S right to accept a word completion, or * to insert a space. store the text In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry modes. If is not available as the entry Tap Extended...

  • Page 36: Character Chart

    Tap Extended method. . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¤ £ + x * / \ [ ] = > < # §...
  • Page 37 Tap Method Text Entry Rules • Press a keypad key repeatedly to cycle through its characters. • Press S left or right to move the flashing cursor to the left or right in a text message. • The first character of every sentence is capitalised. If necessary, press S down to force the character to lowercase before the cursor moves to the next position.

  • Page 38: Entering Words

    Progress keypad keys to enter the remaining characters. 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 iTAP method is not available as the...

  • Page 39: Using Numeric Method

    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 40: Symbol Chart

    Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with symbol method. . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¤ £ + x * / \ [ ] = > < # §...

  • Page 41: Using The External Display

    In an email address or URL editor, 1 first shows common characters for that editor. Deleting Letters and Words Use the 5-way navigation key to place the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, then: Action Press (-) to delete 1 letter at a time.

  • Page 42: Changing A Code, Pin, Or Password

    V180.UG.book Page 42 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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 43: Unlocking Your Phone

    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 44: 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 45: Dialling A Number

    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 46: Sorting Phonebook Entries

    Voice Name Email When sorting by name, you can view numbers or just the Primary number for each name. To set the primary number for a name, see page 67. Viewing Entries By Category Press M > , press M >...

  • Page 47: Setting Up Your Phone

    Date 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 29).

  • Page 48: Setting A Wallpaper Image

    V180.UG.book Page 48 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Each ring style contains settings for specific event alerts, ringer ID, and ringer and keypad volume. To change these settings, press M > > > style Settings Ring Styles Detail Shortcut: To change your ring volume from the home screen, press S left or right.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Setting Display Colour

    Find the Feature M > > Settings Initial Setup > Backlight Setting Display Timeout Set the display to turn itself off when no activity is detected for a specified time. Find the Feature M > > Settings Initial Setup >...

  • Page 51: Calling Features

    V180.UG.book Page 51 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 20. 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. Incoming Call 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 66.

  • 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...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Returning An Unanswered Call

    Talk and then send a fax in the same call Talk then Fax (see page 73). Returning an Unanswered Call When your phone is powered on, it keeps a record of your unanswered calls and displays: • , where is the number of missed calls...

  • 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: Find the Feature 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 67).

  • Page 58: Using Call Waiting

    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. Using Call Waiting When you are on a call, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you have received another call.

  • Page 59: Putting A Call On Hold

    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 M > > Settings In-Call Setup >...

  • Page 60: Announce The Call Transfer

    V180.UG.book Page 60 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Announce the Call Transfer Find the Feature M > Hold Press 1 keypad keys dial the number where you are transferring the call call the number and speak to the person who answers...

  • Page 61: Phone Features

    V180.UG.book Page 61 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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 62: Settings Menu

    V180.UG.book Page 62 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Settings Menu Personalise Headset • Home Screen • Auto Answer • Main Menu • Voice Dial • Colour Style Car Settings • Greeting • Auto Answer • Wallpaper • Auto Handsfree •...

  • Page 63: Calling Features

    V180.UG.book Page 63 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Calling Features Feature Description Conference Call During a call: M > , dial next number, Hold press N, press LINK Call Diverting Set up or cancel call diverting: M > >...

  • Page 64: Instant Messaging

    V180.UG.book Page 64 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Feature Description Read Message Read a new text or multimedia message that you have received: Press (+). READ Store Message Go to a multimedia message Objects slide, then: M > Store...

  • Page 65: Chat

    V180.UG.book Page 65 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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 66 Mailing List 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: > > > Office Tools Dialling Services Voice Dial When prompted, say the entry’s name...

  • Page 67: Personalising Features

    V180.UG.book Page 67 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Feature Description Set Category for Set the category for a phonebook entry: Entry M > > entry Phonebook M > > > category name Edit Category Note: The option is not available Category for entries stored on the SIM card.
  • Page 68 V180.UG.book Page 68 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Feature Description Ringer IDs Activate distinctive ring alerts assigned to phonebook entries: M > > > style Settings Ring Styles Detail > Ringer IDs Ring Volume Set ringer volume: M >...

  • Page 69: Menu Features

    V180.UG.book Page 69 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Feature Description Shortcuts Create a shortcut to a menu item: Highlight the menu item, then press and hold M. Select a shortcut: M > > Office Tools Shortcuts > shortcut name...

  • Page 70: Dialling Features

    V180.UG.book Page 70 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 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 71: Call Monitoring

    M > Send Tones Call Monitoring 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.

  • Page 72: Handsfree Features

    M > > In-Call Setup 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 73: Data And Fax Calls

    V180.UG.book Page 73 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Feature Description Charger Time Charge the phone for a specified time after the ignition (car kit) is switched off: M > > Settings Car Settings > Charger Time Data and Fax Calls...

  • Page 74: Personal Organiser Features

    V180.UG.book Page 74 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Personal Organiser Features Feature Description Create Datebook Create a new datebook event: Event M > > , highlight the Office Tools Datebook day, press the centre select button, press M >...

  • Page 75: Security

    Use the feature to enable or disable security Certificate Mgmt certificates stored on your phone. Certificates are used to verify the identity and security of Web sites when you download files or share information. Find the Feature M > >...

  • Page 76: News And Entertainment

    V180.UG.book Page 76 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM News and Entertainment Feature Description Launch Micro- Start a micro-browser session: Browser M > > Web Access Browser Download Objects Download a picture, sound, or from Web Page phone theme from a Web page:...
  • Page 77 M > > > Multimedia MotoMixer [New Mix] mix file name Create Ring Tones Create ring tones that you can use with your phone: M > > > Multimedia Sounds [New iMelody] Phone Features - 77...

  • Page 78: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power output of the phone.
  • Page 79 1 The SAR limit recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP) for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten 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.

  • Page 80: Index

    V180.UG.book Page 80 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM Index extending battery life 14, 50 installing 15 accessories 13 level indicator 29 accessory connector port 1 browser. See micro-browser active line indicator 27 active line, changing 51 alarm clock 74...
  • Page 81 V180.UG.book Page 81 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM timers 71 datebook 74 transferring 59 dialled calls list 54 unanswered call 55 dialling a number 20, 70 Call Failed, Number Busy display message 51 backlight 50 call waiting 58 colour 50...
  • Page 82 V180.UG.book Page 82 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM ring style 29 roam 27 games 76 signal strength 26 GPRS indicator 26 text case 34 groove tunes 77 text entry method 28, 34 transmission 27 voicemail message 28, 57 handsfree speaker 41 instant messaging.
  • Page 83 V180.UG.book Page 83 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM MMS template 63 MMS, defined 21 language, setting 69 multimedia message 63 left soft key reading 64 functions 1, 25 text 63, 64 personalising 68 message indicator 28 line, changing 51...
  • Page 84 V180.UG.book Page 84 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM attaching 2 numbers 56 international access code 54 1-touch dial redialling 51 setting preference 67 storing in phonebook 65 using 57 viewing your number 20 optional accessory, defined 13 phone theme 76...
  • Page 85 V180.UG.book Page 85 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM setting 45, 66 turning on/off 68 PIN code ringer volume, setting 19, 68 changing 42 roam indicator 27 entering 75 PIN2 code, changing 42 power key 1 screen saver 49 predictive text entry 37...
  • Page 86 V180.UG.book Page 86 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM SIM PIN2 code, changing 42 symbol chart 40 soft keys symbol method 39 functions 25 tap method 34 illustration 1 text case indicator 34 personalising 68 text entry method sound selecting 33...
  • Page 87 V180.UG.book Page 87 Thursday, June 17, 2004 2:29 PM voice dial 66, 72 voice key dialling a number 66 illustration 1 voicemail 57 voicemail message indicator 28, 57 volume earpiece 19 keypad 68 ringer 19, 68 volume keys 1 wallpaper 48...

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