Motorola EX126 Getting Started Manual
Motorola EX126 Getting Started Manual

Motorola EX126 Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 MOTOROLA EX126 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 3 Congratulations MOTOROLA EX126 Your MOTOROLA EX126 phone is loaded with premium features including music, photos, videos, browsing, and more—all in a streamlined touchscreen design. • Music. Tap, tap, play—instant music. Just open your media player and select a playlist. • Photos.
  • Page 4: Your Phone

    Your phone the important keys & connectors 3.5mm Stylus Headset Jack Micro USB Connector Charge or connect to PC. Camera (on back of phone) Earpiece Power/ Lock Key Volume Keys Touchscreen Camera Call Key End Key Microphone Confirm Note: Your phone might look a little different. Your phone...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Let’s go ........4 Touchscreen & keys ......6 Home screen .
  • Page 6: Let's Go

    Let’s go let’s get you up and running Assemble & charge cover off SIM card in battery in microSD in cover on charge up Caution: Please read “Battery Use & Safety” on page 39. Let’s go...
  • Page 7 Turn it on & off To turn your phone on or off, press and hold Power/Lock (on the side of the phone). Make & answer calls To make a call from the home screen, tap with the stylus to open the dialer. Enter a number, then press Call To answer a call, press Call .
  • Page 8: Touchscreen & Keys

    Touchscreen & keys a few essentials Touch tips Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone. To choose an icon or option, tap it with the stylus. Try it: In the home screen, tap to open the main menu. Drag 10:42 AM : : 0 0...
  • Page 9: Key Tips

    Flick To scroll through a list or move 10:42 AM 4 4 4 A A A M M M 10:42 AM 1 1 1 : 0 0 quickly, flick across the Messaging g Messagi essagin touchscreen (drag quickly and Write message Write message release).
  • Page 10 From the home screen, press Call to go to the All calls list. Tap a number, and press Call to call it. Press End to end calls and exit menus. Sleep & wake up To save your battery, prevent accidental taps, or when you want to wipe smudges off your touchscreen, put the touchscreen to sleep by pressing Power/Lock...
  • Page 11: Home Screen

    Home screen quick access to the things you need most Quick start: Home screen The home screen gives you all your latest information in one place. It’s what you see when you turn on the phone or press End from a menu. It’s basically like this: 10:42 AM 1 1 1...
  • Page 12: Main Menu

    The home screen extends beyond what you see on the screen to give you more room for adding widgets. Flick the home screen left and right to see more panels. Widgets Add a widget, such as a clock, slide show, or a calendar that shows upcoming appointments.
  • Page 13 Phone status & notifications The status bar at the top of the screen contains icons that tell you about messages and phone status. status indicators Signal Strength General Profile Active Call Meeting Profile Phone Lock Outdoor Profile Alarm Headset Roaming Service Bluetooth®...
  • Page 14: Calls

    Calls it’s good to talk In-call options Options During a call, tap to make a new call, and more. Tap to turn the speakerphone on and to turn the speakerphone off. Redial Call History > Tap the contact you want to call, and then press Call Save a contact and enter a number.
  • Page 15: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Note: Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers (such as 911 or 112) that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked. Emergency numbers vary by country. Your pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.
  • Page 16: Contacts

    Contacts contacts like you’ve never had before Quick start: Contacts Phonebook Find it: 10:42 AM 2 2 2 L2 2 10:42 AM Phonebook Add new contact Add new contact Alex Pico Alex Pico Tap or drag to scroll up/down through the contact list. Dan Smith (212)5550707 212)5550707...
  • Page 17: Create Contacts

    Create contacts Phonebook Add new contact Find it: > Done Enter the contact name and details, then tap > Call contacts Tap a contact, then press Call Tip: Press the volume keys to scroll to a contact, then press Call Contacts...
  • Page 18: Messaging

    Messaging sometimes its best to text or email... Create & send messages Messaging Write message Find it: > Use the touchscreen keypad to enter your message. Options to insert a picture, sound, or video. When Options you finish composing the message, tap Send to >...
  • Page 19 Email Set up an account Messaging Email Email accounts Find it: > > Options New account press > > The email setup wizard will guide you through setting up your email account. Create a new email Messaging Email Write Email Find it: >...
  • Page 20: Web

    surf the web with your phone Note: To use the browser, you must have data service activated for your account (additional fees may apply for this service). Use your phone’s browser to surf your favorite web sites, upload videos to a video blog, and download files and applications to your phone.
  • Page 21: Bluetooth® Wireless

    Bluetooth® wireless lose the wires and go wireless Turn Bluetooth power on or off Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Find it: > > > Power > When Bluetooth power is on, the Bluetooth indicator appears in the home screen. Note: To extend battery life, turn off Bluetooth power when not in use.
  • Page 22: Reconnect Devices

    ) to connect to the device. Tip: For specific information about a device, check the instructions that came with it. For more Bluetooth support, go to www.motorola.com/Bluetoothsupport. For maximum Bluetooth security, always connect Bluetooth devices in a safe, private environment. Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal.
  • Page 23: Manage Your Life

    Manage your life stay on top of things Calendar Tools Calendar Find it: > > Options To view your calendar in different ways tap Jump to date Go to weekly view > , or Add calendar events Options Add event From any calendar view, tap >...
  • Page 24: World Clock

    Stop When an alarm sounds, tap to turn it off or Snooze to delay. Edit To set a snooze period, tap the alarm, then tap Snooze (min) > To set FM radio as your alarm, tap the alarm, then tap Edit Alarm tone FM radio...
  • Page 25: Airplane Mode

    Airplane mode Use airplane mode to turn all your wireless connections off—useful when flying. Settings Phone settings Find it: > > Flight mode Flight mode Normal mode > > Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless services are disabled. You can then turn Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth back on, if permitted by your airline.
  • Page 26: Tips & Tricks

    Tips & tricks a few handy hints To... Return to the Tap End home screen Call History recently > dialed numbers Settings Turn airplane > Phone settings mode on/off > Flight mode Flight mode > > Normal mode Create a new , enter a phone number, Options contact...
  • Page 27: Battery Tips

    Battery tips Want to extend your battery life? Try these: Settings • Turn off Bluetooth power: Tap > Connectivity Bluetooth Power > > > • Reduce the time your phone display stays on: Settings Phone settings > > Misc. settings LCD backlight Time (sec) >...
  • Page 28: Personalize

    Personalize add your personal touch Add widgets Find an empty spot on your home screen where you want to add a widget. You can flick left or right to see other panels on your home screen. Tap and hold the empty spot until you see the Add widget menu.
  • Page 29: Display Settings

    Outdoor • : Ringtone and key tone volume set to maximum. Indoor • : Vibrate is off, ringtone is on. Silent • : Ringtone and key tone volume set to off. Headset • : Adjust settings for when a wired headset is plugged into your phone.
  • Page 30 Time & date Set date, time, time zone, and formats: Settings Phone settings Time and Find it: > > > date Language Set menu language: Settings Phone settings Find it: > > Language > Personalize...
  • Page 31: Text Entry

    Text entry think keyboard, now think smaller When you select a text entry option, your phone opens a touchscreen keypad. Options change the keypad text entry mode, tap Input method Handwriting > . You can select Other input method , which includes: •...
  • Page 32: Photos

    Photos see it, capture it, share it! Take & share photos Take that family photo, and send it to everyone. Find it: Press Camera Your phone shows the camera viewfinder. Tap to increase/ decrease exposure. Tap to zoom in/out. 1.00 Tap to exit camera mode.
  • Page 33 in the viewfinder, then: • send the photo in a message, email, or over a Forward Bluetooth® connection, tap Photo editor • edit the photo, tap • delete the photo and return to the viewfinder, Delete see photos you’ve taken, go to the camera Switch to Photo viewfinder screen and tap...
  • Page 34: Media Player

    Media player when music is what you need... Media player Tap, tap, play—instant music. Just open your media player and select a playlist. Multimedia Media Player Find it: > > Now Playing > at - Patience atience (1/1) T; ( ( ( 1/1) T; 1/1) T Song Title Volume Controls...
  • Page 35: Media Player Controls

    Media player controls controls play/pause previous/next fast forward/rewind Tap & hold volume Press the side volume keys. Hide and turn off Press End to use another app. Your media Games FM radio continues to play. If you use media player is turned off. To turn off your media tap Playlists Multimedia...
  • Page 36: Radio

    Radio news and music on the go Listen to news and music anywhere, for free. Multimedia FM radio Find it: > > Note: The FM radio only works when a headset is plugged in. Options Auto search To tune stations, tap >...
  • Page 37: Security

    Security help keep your phone safe Codes & passwords 1234 Your phone password is originally set to . If your service provider didn’t change the phone password, you should change it. Settings Security settings Find it: > > Change password Phone password >...
  • Page 38 Lock touchscreen & keys Settings Security settings Find it: > > Auto keypad lock None 5 sec 30 sec 1 min > > , or 5 min You can lock your phone’s touchscreen and keys to prevent unwanted phone operations. Your phone automatically locks the touchscreen and keys when no activity is detected for the specified interval.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting we’re here to help Crash recovery In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding to taps and key presses, try a quick reset. Remove the back cover and battery (“Assemble & charge” on page 4), then replace and turn on your phone as usual. Reset Reset default factory settings on your phone.
  • Page 40 Go to www.motorola.com/repair (United States) or www.motorola.com/support (Canada), where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
  • Page 41: Safety, Regulatory & Legal

    • Do avoid dropping the battery or mobile device.* Dropping these items, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage.* • Do contact your service provider or Motorola if your mobile device or battery has been damaged from dropping or high temperatures.
  • Page 42 If you see a message on your display such as Unable to Charge , take the following steps: • Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a “Motorola Original” hologram; • If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery;...
  • Page 43: Battery Charging

    • New batteries are not fully charged. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. • Motorola batteries and charging systems have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. Driving Precautions Responsible and safe driving is your primary responsibility when behind the wheel of a vehicle.
  • Page 44: Caution About High Volume Usage

    For more information about hearing, see our Web site at direct.motorola.com/ hellomoto/nss/AcousticSafety.asp (in English only).
  • Page 45: Small Children

    Small Children Keep your mobile device and its accessories away from small children. These products are not toys and may be hazardous to small children. For example: • A choking hazard may exist for small, detachable parts. • Improper use could result in loud sounds, possibly causing hearing injury. •...
  • Page 46: Exposure To Rf Energy

    Symbol Definition Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device in a fire. 032376o Your battery or mobile device may require recycling in accordance with local laws. Contact your local regulatory 032375o authorities for more information. Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device with your household waste.
  • Page 47: Rf Energy Operational Precautions

    • If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
  • Page 48 • Use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn OFF the mobile device immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device.
  • Page 49 1.05 W/kg. Body-worn measurements can differ, depending upon available accessories and regulatory requirements. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various mobile devices and at various positions, they meet the governmental requirements for safe exposure.
  • Page 50 The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number. You can view your product’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (to 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...
  • Page 51: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC ID:xxxxxx on the product label. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 52: Industry Canada Notice To Users

    If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial, redial and voice dial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
  • Page 53 (wherever wireless phone service is available). Privacy & Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone. Privacy & Data Security Because some features of your mobile device may affect your privacy or data...
  • Page 54 (including location-based) information, and other non-personal information to Motorola or other third-party servers. This information is used to help improve products and services offered by Motorola. If you have further questions regarding how the use of your mobile device may impact your privacy or data security, please contact Motorola at privacy@motorola.com, or contact your service provider.
  • Page 55 Use & Care To care for your Motorola mobile device, please observe the following: Use & Care liquids Don’t expose your mobile device to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other liquids. If it does get wet, don’t try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or dryer, as this may damage the mobile device.
  • Page 56: California Perchlorate Label

    There is no special handling required by consumers. Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box Hearing Aid Compatibility for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies.
  • Page 57: Software Copyright Notice

    Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or...
  • Page 58: Content Copyright

    Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status.
  • Page 59: States And Canada

    States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola Mobility, Inc. warrants its mobile telephones (“Products”), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”), and Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products (“Software”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below.
  • Page 60 (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
  • Page 61: Who Is Covered

    This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
  • Page 62: What Other Limitations Are There

    LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF...
  • Page 63 All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
  • Page 66 GO TO accessories: www.motorola.com guides: www.motorola.com/support...

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