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Thank you for choosing Motorola—a global leader in
communications technology.
All Motorola cellular phones are designed and manufactured
in the United States to meet Motorola's exacting specifications
and world-class quality standards. During development, our
laboratory testing team took the durable dual mode StarTAC
phone through its paces. They cooked it, steamed it, shook it,
shocked it, dusted it, and dropped it—and the phone still worked!
We are confident that the one you purchased will meet your own
exacting standards.
Thank you for choosing Motorola, and by all means, enjoy your
dual mode StarTAC cellular phone!
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  • Page 1 We are confident that the one you purchased will meet your own exacting standards. Thank you for choosing Motorola, and by all means, enjoy your dual mode StarTAC cellular phone!
  • Page 2: Guide Overview

    Guide Overview Okay, you’ve got a brand new phone with a bunch of nifty features. Now what? Afraid you’ll press the wrong key? Or forget a feature or two? Don’t sweat it! We’ve designed this guide to take you step-by-step through each feature of your new dual mode StarTAC phone.
  • Page 3 Using Memory Read “Using Memory,” beginning on page 38, and you’ll learn how to make the most of your new phone’s built-in Phone Book. Plus, learn how to save time with dialing shortcuts using the Turbo Dial ™ keys or Super Speed Dial. Using Messaging Did you know that your dual mode StarTAC phone supports optional messaging services, like Caller ID*, which allows you to...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Contents What’s New........6 Highlights .
  • Page 5 Using Messaging Contents Introduction........46 Receiving Messages .
  • Page 6: What's New

    What’s New? The company that brought you the world’s first commercially available portable cellular phone has done it again! Motorola is proud to present the dual mode StarTAC cellular ™ phone—the latest breakthrough in personal cellular communi- cations. Utilizing the latest advances in CDMA digital technology, your dual-mode phone automatically switches between high capacity CDMA digital and traditional analog systems.
  • Page 7: Messaging Menu

    Messaging Menu Viewing Caller IDs*, checking Voice Mail*, and reading messages* ø are made simple! Just press the dedicated Message Key to open your phone’s new and easy Messaging Menu. See page 46. Caller ID Name Look-up If you subscribe to Caller ID* through your Service Provider, your phone will automatically look up the caller’s number in your Phone Book and display the name of the caller! See page 65.
  • Page 8: Silent Mode

    What’s New? Here are more new features to help simplify your life! Silent Mode When you need to be discreet, just turn Silent Mode ON. All tones will be silenced. The ringer and incoming message tones will be replaced by vibrations. Don’t worry, even though you don’t hear anything when you dial a number, you can still access services like Voice Mail and bank-by-phone.
  • Page 9: Highlights

    • personalize your phone with multiple ringer styles. Also, if you’re already a Motorola cellular phone user, you’ll be happy to know that many of your Motorola accessories can be used with your dual mode StarTAC phone. In fact, your new phone also uses many of the same keystrokes.
  • Page 10: Important Safety Information

    Safety Information Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter Exposure to Radio and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency Frequency (RF) signals. Signals In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
  • Page 11 Safety Information Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a Batteries conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains, touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
  • Page 12 Safety Information Hearing Aids 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. Other Medical Devices Electronic Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 13: Air Bags

    If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Your Motorola cellular radiotelephone is designed for excellent durability Equipment Care under normal use conditions.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Package Content Options The dual mode StarTAC phone comes equipped with a standard ™ battery and an AC adapter to get you up and running. A whole new line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize your wireless package for maximum performance and portability.
  • Page 15 Package Content Options Holster Cigarette Lighter Adapter AC Adapter Headset Desktop Charger (AC Adapter required) Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured above.
  • Page 16: Battery Information

    Battery Information Your phone’s batteries are shipped in an uncharged state with Battery Covers protective covers on them. Save these covers; use them to carry batteries and to store batteries when they are not in use. The cover prevents objects from touching the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage from a short circuit.
  • Page 17 Battery Information Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover Battery Covers 1. Hold auxiliary battery securely with one hand. With your other hand’s thumb, push up on bottom of the cover. 2. Continue to push up until the cover slides free of the pins on the bottom of the battery, then swing the cover outwards.
  • Page 18: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Main Battery Installation Installing Batteries The main battery fits into the top of your phone like a ski boot fits into a ski. 1. Place the battery’s “toe” into the compartment as shown. 2. Press its “heel” down until you hear it click into place. Main Battery Removal Tip: If you have a charged auxiliary battery attached to your phone, you can remove and change your...
  • Page 19 Installing the Battery Auxiliary Battery Installation Auxiliary The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone: Battery 1. Place the hook located on the narrow end of the battery into the slot on the back of the phone. 2. Pull the battery downward and toward the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery With the Internal Rapid Charger Believe it or not, there’s a battery charger built right into your phone! If your phone came with an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter, you can plug your phone directly into a power supply and charge the battery –...
  • Page 21 Charging the Battery Using the Desktop Charger The desktop charger’s front pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge batter- ies separately. First plug the AC adapter into the back of the charger, with the release tab facing up.
  • Page 22 Charging the Battery Desktop Charger Charging Times The time it takes for your battery to obtain a full charge is affected by a variety of factors, including: • Temperature Batteries should be at or near room temperature when charging. To prolong battery life and charge capacity, avoid exposing your batteries to temperatures below 10 C (14 F) or above 45 C (113 F).
  • Page 23 Charging the Battery Battery Storage and Disposal To prolong the life of your batteries, avoid exposing them to temperatures below -10 C (14 F) or above 45 C (113 F). As a good rule of thumb, always take your phone with you when you leave your car.
  • Page 24: Phone Overview

    Phone Overview Power Key ¡ Turns the phone ON and OFF. Dedicated Message Key ø Opens messaging menus. Function Keys ƒ Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary functions of other keys. See page 36. ‰ Recalls phone numbers from memory. ¬...
  • Page 25: Using The Smart Button

    Using the Smart Button Easily recognized in this User’s Guide by n your phone’s display by – the handy Smart Button puts a variety of functions § right at your fingertip. The Smart Button Use the Smart Button’s fingertip convenience for: Opening Your Phone Book Simply press when your phone is idle to open the Phone Book...
  • Page 26: Turning Your Phone On

    Turning Your Phone On The next few pages will introduce you to the basic features of your dual mode StarTAC phone. Once you learn these, you’ll be ™ hooked. But don’t stop with “The Basics”– there’s so much more to know! In the chapters that follow, we’ll take you step-by-step through every one of your new phone’s features –...
  • Page 27 Turning Your Phone On If your phone finds an analog system, you will see the icon Analog and either Ready or your personalized banner. Your phone can be activated with up to four unique phone num- Quad Number bers. If there’s more than one phone number programmed on your phone, you’ll see the currently active number instead of Ready or the personalized banner.
  • Page 28: Reading The Indicators

    Reading the Indicators Signal Strength (1) Displays the strength of the connection between your phone and Strong the local cellular system. Clock (2) When your phone is on a CDMA digital network, the display Weak shows the current time and date transmitted by your digital Service Provider.
  • Page 29: In Use

    Reading the Indicators Digital (4) Indicates you’re on a digital channel, allowing for better voice quality. Check with your Service Provider for more information. Analog (4) Appears when you’re on an analog channel. In Use (5) Appears when a call is in progress. Roam (6) Lights up when your phone accesses a cellular service outside of your home system.
  • Page 30: Incoming Call Indicator

    Reading the Indicators Detailed Battery Level Reading ƒ › Press then press to view the battery level. The bar graph in the display represents the battery level. The higher the graph, the closer the battery is to full charge. Full Charge Low Charge Important: If the phone is being powered externally–from the cigarette lighter adapter for example–you will see:...
  • Page 31: Placing And Ending Calls

    Placing and Ending Calls First check that your phone is ON. To place a call: Placing a Call 1. Extend the antenna completely for best performance. 2. Open keypad cover to expose the keypad. 3. Enter the number you want to call, for example: 555-1234.
  • Page 32: Receiving Calls

    Receiving Calls Your phone is ringing and/or vibrating. • It must be ON to receive calls. If Caller ID* service is active on your phone, you can see who’s Caller ID calling before you answer! The display will show either your caller’s name (if it’s in your Phone Book) or your caller’s number.
  • Page 33: Redialing Numbers

    Redialing Numbers If you hear a fast busy signal and see Press SND to Automatic Redial Redial, the cellular system is too busy to handle your call. To automatically redial: æ Press Press Smart Button. Redialing You will see: Your phone will automatically redial the number for the next four minutes.
  • Page 34 Redialing Numbers Your phone keeps track of the last ten numbers you’ve dialed. Display Last Ten Numbers ‰ ‚ ‚ 1. Press then press Dialed The display will show the last number you dialed. Smith John 1-312-555-1212 2. Use the volume keys to scroll up or down through the last ten numbers, starting with the most recent call.
  • Page 35: Basic Tone Controls

    Basic Tone Controls The upper and lower volume keys can be used to adjust both the earpiece and ringer volume. As you press these keys, the phone’s speaker will demonstrate the new volume level. To adjust earpiece and keypad volume: Adjusting Earpiece Hold...
  • Page 36: Your Phone & Its Shortcuts

    Throughout this guide you will see boxes that point out simple ways to reach some of your phone’s features. If you’ve owned a Motorola phone before, many of these shortcuts will already be familiar to you. The Usual Shortcuts You’ll notice the words “ menu,” “batt,” “lock,” “mute,” and ⁄...
  • Page 37 Your Phone & Its Shortcuts...
  • Page 38: Using Memory

    Using Memory Do you have places to go and people to see? Too many phone numbers to remember? Let your phone remember them for you. Your dual mode StarTAC phone’s internal Phone Book can store ™ up to 99 names and numbers for easy access on the go. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 39: Making The Most Of Memory

    Making the Most of Memory Each phone number is stored in a “memory location” numbered 01-99. You can arrange your Phone Book for convenient recall by storing related numbers in groups. For example, store your most important numbers in locations 01-09, then you can use the Turbo Dial keys to call them with the push of a button.
  • Page 40: Storing

    Storing Names & Numbers To take advantage of your phone’s internal Phone Book, you’ll first want to store some names and numbers into memory. 1. Enter the phone number you want to store. ¬ 2. Press to begin storing. The phone will prompt you for a memory location.
  • Page 41: Entering Names

    Entering Names When the display shows Alpha or Press •, you can use the keypad to produce any letter in the alphabet. For example, ¤ press to enter the letters “A,” “B,” or “C” as shown: press 1 time to insert an "A" press 2 times to insert a "B"...
  • Page 42: Recalling

    Recall from Memory Using the Smart Button Once you’ve stored names and numbers, simply press the Smart Recall by Name Button to open your Phone Book. You can then recall numbers by name and instantly place calls–just press & hold the Smart Button. 1.
  • Page 43 Recall from Memory Each name and number you store is placed in a memory location Recall by Memory numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and numbers, you Location can recall them by memory location. ‰ 1. Press then enter the two-digit memory location of the phone number you’re looking for.
  • Page 44: Super Speed Dial

    Super Speed Dial If you know the memory location of the number you want to call, try the Super Speed Dial function: 1. Enter the two-digit memory location 01-99. 2. Press & hold Smart Button to place the call. æ Press to place the call.
  • Page 45 Scratchpad For quick notes on-the-fly, you can use the built-in Scratchpad. The Scratchpad remembers the last phone number that was on your display. If you are on the phone and your party gives you another number, just enter the number into the Scratchpad to place the call or store the number later.
  • Page 46: Using Messaging

    Using Messaging * ø Just press the dedicated Message Key to open your dual mode ™ StarTAC phone’s new and easy Messaging Menu. Through this menu, you can view Caller IDs, check your Voice Mail, and read your pager-like alphanumeric Messages. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 47: Receiving Messages

    Receiving Messages If your phone is ON and you receive a Caller ID, Voice Mail, or alphanumeric message: 1. An alert sounds or vibrates: Note: See Receiving Calls on pg. 32 • Your phone will beep or vibrate three times. for more about receiving See Ring/Vib Select on page 75 to set your phone’s alert.
  • Page 48: Viewing Your Caller Ids

    Viewing Your Caller IDs * Your phone supports Caller ID service which lets you see who’s calling before you answer. The Caller IDs for the last 16 different callers are stored in a special memory so they can be viewed at any time.
  • Page 49: Caller Id Options

    Caller ID Options While viewing Caller IDs, just press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted Caller ID. ø 6. Press to open Function Menu. Caller ID Function Menu Go To Exit Delete Store To Delete All Call Back Messaging Message...
  • Page 50: Checking Your Voice Mail

    Checking Your Voice Mail * When you receive Voice Mail, your Service Provider sends a notifi- cation to your phone. You can check your Voice Mail at any time by following these simple steps. ø 1. Press to open Messaging Menu. 2.
  • Page 51: Voice Mail Options

    Voice Mail Options While checking Voice Mail, just press the Message Key to see the available options. ø 5. Press to open Function Menu. Voice Mail Function Menu Go To Exit Delete Call Back Messaging Message Menu 6. Press volume keys to scroll to the desired option, then press Smart Button to select: Go To Msg Menu Returns your phone to...
  • Page 52: Reading Your Messages

    Reading Your Messages * Your phone can receive alphanumeric messages just like a pager. The message memory stores up to 60 messages (depending on the size) so they can be read at any time. ø 1. Press to open Messaging Menu. 2.
  • Page 53: Message Options

    Message Options While reading your messages, just press the Message Key to see the options available for the highlighted message. ø 7. Press to open Function Menu. Message Function Menu Go To Exit Delete Delete All Lock Call Back Store To Messaging Message Messages (Unlock)
  • Page 54: The Works

    The Works Introducing the Menu Features The dual mode StarTAC ™ cellular phone is loaded with handy features that can help make life easier, more productive, and just a bit more exciting. The phone’s user-friendly menu system will help you find what you need quickly and easily. Each of the icons that appear in your phone’s display represents a menu.
  • Page 55: Previous User Compatibility

    Now it’s time to take the plunge. Move at your own pace, experiment, and have fun! Previous User Compatibility If you are already familiar with previous Motorola cellular « » phones, you can use your phone’s keys to scroll through the menu system.
  • Page 56: The Internal Phone Book

    Phone Book In “Using Memory” you learned how to store and recall phone numbers with your internal Phone Book. You can access the same features using your phone’s convenient menu system–the choice is yours! We’ll also show you how to use your phone’s advanced memory features.
  • Page 57: Road Map

    Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Ph one Ph one R e c a l l By R e c a l l By Bo ok Bo ok N a m e N a m e p.
  • Page 58: Recall By Name

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press Smart Button to select Phone Book. Press to scroll to the following features: Recall By Name Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically with the Phone Book menu.
  • Page 59: Phone Book Status

    Recall By Location Each name and number you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them by memory location with the Phone Book menu. 4. Press Smart Button to select Recall Recall By By Location.
  • Page 60 Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press Smart Button to select Phone Book. Press to scroll to the following features: Store New Number You can use the menu system to store names and numbers in the Phone Book.
  • Page 61: Pause Dialing

    Pause Dialing When you call automated systems like Voice Mail, a recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers, account numbers, etc. You can make using automated systems easy by storing these numbers in the same memory location as the automated system’s access number. Just separate the numbers with “pauses”–special characters that tell your phone to wait before sending additional numbers–and store the string in the same way you would other numbers.
  • Page 62: Editing A Memory Location

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press Smart Button to select Phone Book. Press to scroll to the following features: Editing a Memory Location After you have stored names and numbers in the Phone Book, you can edit entries at any time by location or name.
  • Page 63 Editing a Memory Location 8. Enter your changes to the phone number. Ç Press to erase one digit at a time. Ç Press & hold to erase the entire number. 9. Press Smart Button when you finish editing the phone number. The display will show the location where your number is currently stored.
  • Page 64: Viewing Your Number

    Getting to Phone Book... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press Smart Button to select Phone Book. Press to scroll to the following features: Viewing Your Number Use this feature to view your cellular phone’s currently active phone number.
  • Page 65: Number Preference

    Number Preference When Placing Calls: If you prefer to see the phone number ( Dialing 555-1212 instead of the name ( Calling Jane Smith ) when you place a call from your Phone Book, just turn Number Preference ON. When Receiving Calls: If you subscribe to Caller ID, your phone automatically looks up the caller’s name in your Phone Book and flashes it in the display ( Jane...
  • Page 66: Using Call Timers

    Call Timers Your phone is equipped with three visual and three audible Call Timers to help you manage your time. The three visual timers record the time spent talking on your phone just like a stop watch. The three audible timers can be set to beep at specific intervals so that you can keep track of air-time without even looking at the phone.
  • Page 67 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Phone Phone Book Book p. 54 Individual Individual Timers Timers XX:XX:XX XX:XX:XX p. 66 p. 64 Resettable Resettable Time Time XXXXX XXXXX p. 66 Cumulative Cumulative Time Time XXXXX XXXXX p.
  • Page 68: View Individual Timer

    Getting to Call Timers... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Timers and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: View Individual Timer The Individual Timer records the air-time of the most recent call or the call in progress in hours, minutes, and seconds.
  • Page 69: View Cumulative Timer

    View Cumulative Timer This non-resettable timer records your phone’s total air-time (in minutes) since the day you began using your phone. 4. The display will show your air-time in minutes Cumulative since your phone was activated. Time XXXXX c º 5.
  • Page 70: One Minute Audible Timer

    Getting to Call Timers... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Timers and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: One Minute Audible Timer Turn this feature ON to hear a beep 10 seconds before the end of every minute during a call.
  • Page 71 Single Audible Timer You can set the Single Timer to beep once at a time that you select – from 11-999 seconds. The party on the other end will not hear the beep. 4. Press Smart Button to toggle Single Timer Single On or Single Timer Off.
  • Page 72: Setting Tone Control

    Tone Control If you’ve been reading along diligently, this may be a good time for a break—put your feet up and have some fun with the Tone Controls. Use these features to select Silent Mode, personalize your phone’s ringer styles, or turn them off for some peace and quiet.
  • Page 73 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Pho ne Pho ne Boo k Bo ok p. 54 T imer s T imer s p. 64 S i l e n t S i l e n t T one T one M o d e O f f...
  • Page 74: Select Ringer Style

    Getting to Tone Control... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Tone Control and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Silent Mode When you need to be discreet, just turn Silent Mode ON. All tones will be silenced.
  • Page 75: Ringer/Vib Select

    Ringer/Vib Select The VibraCall ™ alert is ideal when you need to be discreet or in noisy places where you might not hear the ringer. Just select and your phone’s ringer will be replaced by gentle Vibrate Only vibrations. Or have it all by selecting Vibrate Then Ring have your phone vibrate three times then ring.
  • Page 76: Keypad Tones

    Getting to Tone Control... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Tone Control and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Keypad Tones Keypad Tones are the sounds made when your phone’s keys are pressed.
  • Page 77: Message Reminder Tones

    ƒ Press then press Smart Button, then ‹ ‹ and continue with step 4. You can still use automated calling systems with Transmit DTMF OFF. When the system prompts you for input, follow this sequence to transmit the tones: 1. Enter the numbers you need to transmit. then ‰...
  • Page 78: Lock/Security Features

    Lock/Security While you probably would not want to leave it unattended, your phone has a number of built-in security features to prevent unauthorized use. In this chapter you will learn how to: • lock and unlock your phone • place emergency calls •...
  • Page 79 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Ph one Ph one Bo ok Bo ok p. 54 Timer s Timer s p. 64 Tone Tone Contr o l Contr o l p. 70 A u t o A u t o Lock Lock...
  • Page 80: Auto Lock

    Getting to Lock/Security... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Lock Secure and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Auto Lock Turn this feature ON and your phone will automatically lock itself each time the phone is turned OFF.
  • Page 81: Emergency Call

    Emergency Call You can make an emergency call even when your phone is locked. ⁄ Just press and hold . First you’ll need to store an emergency number or the number of a close friend or relative in your mem- ory location 01.
  • Page 82: Secure Options Submenu

    Getting to Secure Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Lock Secure and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to Secure Options Submenu and press Smart Button to select. Enter your six-digit secure code and scroll to the following features: Secure Options Submenu he Secure Options submenu contains a number of features to...
  • Page 83: Master Reset

    Master Reset Use this feature to reset all user-selectable options back to their original factory settings. Keep in mind: Once you select this feature, the reset process cannot be canceled or reversed. º 5. Press to exit the menu if you do not want Master to reset your phone’s options.
  • Page 84: Service Level

    Getting to Secure Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Lock Secure and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to Secure Options Submenu and press Smart Button to select. Enter your six-digit secure code and scroll to the following features: Service Level When loaning your phone to others, you may want to restrict call...
  • Page 85 Authentication (A-Key) Entry Your A-Key feature acts like a PIN code and helps to protect your phone from unauthorized users. Contact your Service Provider for your personalized A-Key number. Keep in mind: This feature should only be programmed once. To activate the A-Key feature: ¤...
  • Page 86: Phone Options

    Phone Options The Phone Options menu is your “command center” for adjust- ing the way your phone sends and receives calls. You can fine tune your phone for optimal performance, view information about your phone’s settings, and much more. In this chapter you will learn how to: •...
  • Page 87 Road Map ƒ Press then press to enter the menu system. Start: Ph one Ph one Mu l ti K ey Mu l ti K ey Bo ok Bo ok Answer Answer Off C h a n g e C h a n g e p.
  • Page 88: Changing Your Number

    Getting to Phone Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Changing Your Number Your phone can be activated with up to four unique phone num- bers.
  • Page 89 Selecting a System Mode If you want to get into the nitty-gritty of your cellular phone’s opera- tion, read on. Your Service Provider configures this feature when you receive a cellular phone number. Select System Mode allows you to select the type of cellular system your phone will attempt to access. See the next page for a chart of available settings.
  • Page 90 Getting to Phone Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Selecting a System Mode Standard Mode: Your phone first seeks a home type system, then a non-home type system.
  • Page 91: Feature Review

    Feature Review After you’ve spent some time adjusting your phone’s settings, use this feature to review the changes you’ve made. When you enter Feature Review, your phone will display any features that you have changed from their default factory settings. Keep in mind: Feature Review is simply an opportunity to review –...
  • Page 92: Multiple Key Answer

    Getting to Call Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to Call Options Submenu and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Multiple Key Answer...
  • Page 93: Auto Answer

    Auto Answer Turn Auto Answer ON to have your phone automatically answer incoming calls after two rings. ™ Keep in mind: If the ringer and VibraCall alert are OFF and Auto Answer is ON, your phone will answer without ringing or vibrating.
  • Page 94: Change Banner

    Getting to Display Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to Display Options Submenu and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Change Banner...
  • Page 95: Auto Hyphen

    Auto Hyphen Just turn Auto Hyphen ON to have all phone numbers automatically hyphenated on the display. This allows you to easily distinguish between area codes, call prefixes, and other numbers. 5. Press Smart Button to toggle Auto Hyphen On Auto or Auto Hyphen Off.
  • Page 96: Display System Id

    Getting to System Options... ƒ Press then press Smart Button to enter the menu system. Press to scroll to Phone Options and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to System Options Submenu and press Smart Button to select. Press to scroll to the following features: Display System ID...
  • Page 97: Analog Only

    Analog Only Turning Analog Only ON tells your phone to select an analog channel for the next call. If you don’t place a call, your phone will revert to dual mode service after a few minutes. 5. Press Smart Button to toggle Analog Only On Analog or Analog Only Off.
  • Page 98: Accessory Options

    ™ enhance and personalize your cellular experience. Lithium Ion Batteries Motorola’s Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries are high energy-density batteries that offer increased capacity and are lighter in weight than similar sized Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (NiMH) are high-capacity batteries that offer up to 30% more talk-time than comparable Nickel Cadmium batteries.
  • Page 99 Accessory Options Desktop Charger (AC Adapter required) This charger has two pockets to charge up to two bat- teries simultaneously. Each pocket has its own sequen- tial charging status LEDs. The desktop charger’s front pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge batteries separately.
  • Page 100 • 3-watt booster • External antenna (not included) We recommend you use genuine Motorola batteries and accessories. Under its cellular tele- phone warranty, Motorola specifically disclaims any responsibility for damage caused by the use of portable cellular telephone accessories not manufactured by Motorola.
  • Page 101: Hands-Free Vehicle Kit

    The Hands-Free Kit powers the phone and rapid charges its battery whenever your car’s engine is running. Montana Modem/Fax PC Card If you have a Motorola Montana 33.6 Modem/Fax PC Card, you can use your dual mode StarTAC phone to transmit data and faxes. Just connect your phone to a personal com- ™...
  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Q. I pressed the power button, but nothing happened. What’s wrong with my phone? A. Check that you have installed a battery and that the battery is charged. See page 16 for information about installing your battery. Q. The display says .
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting Q. I tried to place a call and received an alternating high/low tone. A. This sound means your call did not reach the cellular system. Most likely, you dialed the number too soon after turning the phone ON. Wait until the NS indicator disappears before placing a call.
  • Page 104: Glossary

    Glossary AC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power and/or charge your phone from a wall outlet. See page 20. accessory connector A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter. To learn more, see page 20. air-time The amount of time you spend using a cellular system, between the time you successfully place a call and the termination of that call.
  • Page 105 Glossary dedicated Message Key See Message Key. default A feature’s original setting as programmed in the factory. digital See CDMA. DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency are the tones that your phone transmits to communicate with tone activated phone systems like Voice Mail or bank-by-phone. See page 72. Keep in mind: “DTMF Tones”...
  • Page 106: The Internal Phone Book

    Glossary Instant Redial When your cellular network cannot handle your call, this feature enables your phone to continuously redial for four minutes or until your call is picked up by the network. See page 93. Internal Rapid Charger A charger built into your phone for use with an AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter.
  • Page 107 Glossary non-home type system A system type different from your home system. See also home type system and system type. non-wireline See system type. pause A special character that tells your phone to wait before sending the next set of numbers stored in one memory location.
  • Page 108 Glossary Scratchpad A memory feature that automatically remembers the most recent number entered into the keypad. See page 45. Scratchpad tones See DTMF. scroll To move backward or forward through a list; for example, to move backward or forward through «...
  • Page 109 Glossary talk-time The total time that you can talk on your phone before the battery is fully discharged. toggle To switch between two possible options; for example: ON vs. OFF. Pressing the Smart Button toggles features ON or OFF. Transmit Tones See DTMF. ⁄...
  • Page 110: Patent Information

    Patent Information Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4121218 4654655 4851966 5083304 D340710 5475752 4138681 D289156 4868576 D324024 5260988 D365094 4193036 4662691 4870686 D324388 5261119 D365817 4254382 4667333 D303656 5095503 5262710 5486843 4302845 4668917 4876552 D325028 5263052 5487184 4312074...
  • Page 111: Index

    Index Repeating Audible 70 Resettable 68, 69 AC adapter 20–21 road map 67 Accessory Options 98–101 Single Audible 71 adjusting volume 35 Caller ID 7, 32 alpha entry 41 Call Back 48 alphanumeric messages 7 deleting 49 Analog Indicator 27, 29 Message Indicator 29 Analog Only 97 name look-up 7...
  • Page 112 Display Options 94–95 Individual Call Timer Display System ID 96 Auto Display 69 viewing 68 DTMF 76 Installing the Battery 18–19 Instant Redial 8, 93 earpiece volume 35 Internal Rapid Charger 20 Editing a Memory Location 62–63 Emergency Call 81 ending calls 31, 32 Key Answer, Multiple 92 Entering Names 41...
  • Page 113 Messages power key 24 Call Back 52 Preferred System ID Mode 90 dedicated key 24 Previous User Compatibility 55 deleting 53 programmable timers options 53 Repeating Audible 70 reading 52 Single Audible 71 receiving 47 Reminder Tones 77 store Call Back number 52 Quad Number 8, 88 Messaging Menu 7, 46 modem compatibility 101...
  • Page 114 Service Level 84 Using Memory 38–45 Service Tones 8, 77 Using Messaging 46–53 shortcuts 36, 55 Signal Strength Indicator 28 Silent Mode 8, 74 vehicle accessories 100–101 Indicator 29 VibraCall™ alert 74–75 shortcut 36 shortcut 36 Slim Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries VibraCall™...

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