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  • Page 1 Phone User Guide Motorola w385 www.hellomoto.com...
  • Page 2 Motorola, Inc. and are believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola Consumer Advocacy Office reserves the right to change or modify any information or 1307 East Algonquin Road specifications without notice or obligation. Schaumburg, IL 60196 MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US 1-800-331-6456 (United States) Patent &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ... 1 Main Attractions ..13 If You Forget a Code ..43 Welcome ....1 Contacts .
  • Page 4 Other Features ..57 Motorola Limited Warranty Advanced Calling ..57 for the United States and Handsfree ... . 57 Canada .

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Your phone features and navigation • Charge your Battery. • Basic functions of your w385 phone Your w385 comes with a Lithium Ion battery and Contact information • charger. Remove the battery from the original For more information about your w385 mobile packaging.
  • Page 6 Locate your Activation Number. The 18-digit MEID activation number is located on the outside box label. Get connected. Call your wireless service provider. Get your Personal Phone Number. You will receive a 10-digit personal telephone number from your wireless service provider. See page 60 for information on Wireless Local Number Portability of your existing wireless number from another carrier.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Introducing your new w385 wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Center Select Key Open menus, select Left Soft Key menu items. Right Soft Key Speakerphone Camera Lens Navigation Key Volume Keys Navigate menus. Send Key External Display Camera Key Make &...
  • Page 8 Home Screen Main Menu I???r ÑõÉ Recent Calls FRI 12/28/07 Press & hold the Press the • Navigation Key S Power Key O, Thu, Oct 23 12:45pm 8:45am Select Exit Recent Messaging Select a few seconds or left, right, up, or down to highlight a menu until the display option.

  • Page 9: Menu Map

    Menu Map Main Menu Contacts • Data Services Tools Menu • View All • Data Services • Add New • Net Guard Call History Tools: • Filter by • Data Services • All Calls • Bluetooth • Speed Dial #s Profile •...

  • Page 10: Use And Care

    Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind dust and dirt Don’t expose your phone to Don’t expose your phone to dust, water, rain, extreme humidity, dirt, sand, food, or other sweat, or other moisture.

  • Page 11: Essentials

    Essentials With Call History highlighted, press the center key s to select it. CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Press the navigation key S to scroll to Legal Information included in the , and press the center key s Outgoing Calls gray-edged pages at the back of this guide.

  • Page 12: Battery Tips

    • It is normal for batteries to gradually wear • Always use Motorola Original down and require longer charging times. If batteries and chargers. The you notice a change in your battery life, it is warranty does not cover damage probably time to purchase a new battery.

  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    To conserve battery life: Charge the Battery • Adjust the backlight to turn off more quickly. New batteries are not fully charged. Plug the battery charger into your phone and an electrical ® • Turn off Bluetooth power when you aren’t outlet.

  • Page 14: Turn It On & Off

    OK to unlock the phone. Both your phone and your computer must be turned on, and you must have correct software drivers installed on your computer. Cables and software drivers are available in Motorola Original data kits, sold separately. Essentials...

  • Page 15: Make A Call

    Make a Call Adjust Volume Enter a phone number and press N to make a Press the volume keys call. up or down to: To “hang up,” close the flip or press O. • increase or decrease earpiece volume during a call Answer a Call •...

  • Page 16: Change The Call Alert

    Change the Call Alert The alert styles are shown on the phone’s external display. Flip Open Call a Stored Phone Number From the home s > Contacts > View All Find it: screen, press the up or Scroll to the entry you want to call. down volume key to scroll through the alert In Contacts , press keypad keys to...

  • Page 17: Main Attractions

    Main Attractions Contacts features edit entry features s > Contacts > View All create entry Scroll to the entry and press Options , then s > Contacts > Add New scroll to Edit and press s. view entry delete entry To view an entry, scroll to the entry and press s >...
  • Page 18 features features Assign ringer ID to entry Activate ringer IDs Assign a ring alert (ringer ID) to an entry: Activate ringer IDs assigned to Contacts entries: s > Contacts > View All s > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Scroll to the entry and press Options , then More scroll to Edit and press the center key s.
  • Page 19 features features Set picture ID for entry Set speed dial number for entry s > Contacts > Speed Dial #s Assign a photo or picture to show when you receive a call from an entry: Scroll to an available position, press the s >...
  • Page 20 features features Filter-By Add more numbers or email addresses to entry The following options can be selected. Enter additional phone numbers or email No Filter addresses to a Contacts entry: By Category (which has the following options) s > Contacts > View All , Family , Friends , Work General Scroll to the entry and press Options , then...

  • Page 21: Customize

    Customize Set Alerts Your phone includes alerts for Service , Minute Ringers & Alerts , Call Lost , Connect , and New Message . Beep You can specify a detailed setting for each type of Your phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of alert: an incoming call or to signal certain other events.

  • Page 22: Answer Options

    Answer Options Screensaver You can use different ways to answer an incoming Set a photo, picture, or animation as a screensaver call. (background) image in your home screen. Press s > Settings > Display > Screensaver > options In Phone Talk key Answer by pressing the To select a screensaver image:...

  • Page 23: Voice Guide

    Backlight Voice Guide Set the amount of time that the display and Your phone can speak aloud the name of a keypad backlights stay on, or turn off Contacts entry when you highlight that entry in the backlights to extend battery life. phonebook.
  • Page 24 (for example, driving directions, or the location of 150 feet (45 meters) but sometimes much farther the nearest bank). Your phone prompts you when from your actual location. the network or a service asks for your location. You To improve AGPS accuracy: can refuse at this point.

  • Page 25: Personalize

    • Hold your phone away from your body, and Press and release the smart key on the left point the phone antenna toward the sky. Do side of the phone. not cover the antenna area with your Your phone displays and speaks Say a fingers.
  • Page 26 named BIll Smith, say “Call Bill Smith mobile.” (If features the entry includes only one number for Bill Smith, Lookup <Name> simply say “Call Bill Smith.”) Look up a Contacts entry by speaking the Speak numbers at a normal speed and Tip: entry’s name.

  • Page 27: Call History

    Call History To access a menu of options (see the table following these steps), press Options . Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently The Options menu can include the following: received and dialed, even if the calls didn’t connect.

  • Page 28: Return A Missed Call

    Return a Missed Call option Select Multiple Allows you to select more Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered Feature than 1 number to receive a calls, and shows X Missed Calls , where X is the message. number of missed calls on the home screen. Press View to see the received calls list.

  • Page 29: 3-Way Call

    3-Way Call Speed Dial Each entry you store in Contacts is assigned a Conference Call unique speed dial number. Tip: What’s the speed dial number? To see the During a call, dial the next number and speed dial number for an entry, press the center press N, then press N again.

  • Page 30: Calendar

    Calendar Copy Calendar Event Copy a datebook event to another date and/ Add Calendar Event or time: s > Tools > Calendar s > Tools > Calendar Scroll to the desired day and press s, then scroll Scroll to the desired day and press Add New . to the event and press s.

  • Page 31: Messages

    Messages Picture Messaging features to take a picture: With picture messaging, you can instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high-resolution digital Press the Camera Key on the right side of the pictures with your phone. phone to activate camera mode (or press s >...
  • Page 32 Creating Your Picture Messaging Password features The first time you attempt to upload or share to share picture messages from your phone: pictures or use the picture messaging Web site, a PIN will be established for your account. Press s > Pictures > My Albums > In or Online Albums .
  • Page 33 You can also send pictures and videos from your phone’s Messaging menu. features • To enter a recipient directly, highlight the field and enter a wireless Add Mobile # features phone number, or highlight the Add Email to share pictures from messaging: field and add an email address.

  • Page 34: Using Sms Text Messaging

    Using SMS Text Messaging features Add pictures to your message. With SMS Text Messaging, you can send instant text messages from your phone to other If desired, add a subject and a text message. messaging-ready phones — and they can send messages to you.

  • Page 35: Sending A Text Message

    Sending a Text Message features To ask the recipient to call you back, features select the Callback check box and enter to compose an SMS text message: the number you can be reached at. s > Messaging > Send Message > Text If you would like a notification that the Message message was received, select the...
  • Page 36 features features To ask the recipient to call you back, select the Callback check box and enter to reply to an SMS text message: the number you can be reached at. While the message is open, select Reply If you would like a notification that the (left softkey).

  • Page 37: Basics

    Basics See “Your Phone” on page 3 for a basic phone Your home screen may look different than Note: diagram. the screen shown here. Soft key labels show the current soft key Home Screen functions. For soft key locations, see “Your Phone” on page 3.
  • Page 38 Indicators and alerts are discussed in the next indicator section. Shows when Location is w Location Off set to Off . System Status Indicators Shows when Location is v Location On set to Location On . indicator 9 Phone 6 Signal Shows when phone is Vertical bars show the locked.
  • Page 39 indicator indicator Indicates the phone is set Shows when Airplane D Sound On, z Airplane Vibrate On to ring and vibrate for Mode Mode is turned on. (You incoming calls. cannot make or answer calls, but you can use Indicates speakerphone is G Speaker- other non-calling features phone On...

  • Page 40: Menu Shortcuts

    key s, then the number key associated with the Menu Shortcuts menu feature you want to select. Your phone includes shortcuts to give you quick access to menu features. Enter Text To customize this feature: Some features require you to enter information. Press s >...

  • Page 41: Set Entry Modes

    The following is a sample screen for composing a You can select one of these text entry methods: message: entry method Î ì Word Let the phone predict each AbÆ SMS:2987 English English word as you press keys. Word Let the phone predict each Press Options Spanish...
  • Page 42 Text Entry Mode Indicators entry entry When you select the text entry mode, the following mode method indicators identify the text entry setting: All capital letters, Spanish entry entry à Numbers mode mode method Initial caps, Capitalization English Press * in any text entry screen to change text Lowercase, case.

  • Page 43: Numeric Method

    Press S left or right to move the flashing Repeat the step above to enter more characters. cursor to the left or right in a text message. When you enter three or more characters in a The first character of every sentence is capitalized.

  • Page 44: External Display

    External Display Symbol Method In a text entry screen, press Options to switch When your phone is closed, the entry methods until your phone displays the external display shows the time, date, symbols screen. status indicators, and notifications for incoming calls and other events. For a Delete Letters &...

  • Page 45: Codes & Passwords

    Codes & Passwords If you forget your unlock code: At the prompt, try entering 1234 or Enter Unlock Code Your phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set the last four digits of your phone number. If that to 1234 or to the last four digits of your wireless doesn’t work: phone number.

  • Page 46: Lock & Unlock Phone

    Lock & Unlock Phone To unlock your phone: Press Unlock and enter your four-digit unlock You can lock your phone manually or set it to lock code. automatically whenever you turn it off. To lock or unlock your phone, you need the four- Lock External Keys digit unlock code.

  • Page 47: If You Forget A Code

    If You Forget a Code Phone Updates If you forget your security code, contact your Sometimes we think of ways to make your wireless service provider. phone’s software faster or more efficient after you’ve purchased your phone. You can find out if your phone can be updated at: Airplane Mode http://hellomoto.com/update...

  • Page 48: Calls

    Calls To make and answer calls, see page 11. When automatic redial is turned off, you can manually activate the feature to redial a phone number. When you hear a fast busy signal and see Automatic Redial , press N or RETRY . Call Failed When you receive a busy signal, your phone displays Call Failed, Number Busy .

  • Page 49: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls AGPS During an Emergency Call Your phone is programmed with one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you When you make an emergency call, your can call under any circumstances, even when your phone can use Assisted Global Positioning phone is locked.
  • Page 50 AGPS might not work for emergency calls: • Move away from radios, entertainment equipment, and other electronic devices that • Your phone’s AGPS feature must be turned might interfere with or block AGPS satellite on (see page 45). signals. • Your local emergency response center might If your phone cannot find strong AGPS satellite not process AGPS location information.

  • Page 51: Entertainment

    Entertainment Press the center key s to take the photo. Take a Photo Press the Back key to save the photo and Your camera lens is on the back of your phone return to the viewfinder, or press Options when the phone is open (see page 3). To get the (left soft key) for more choices.

  • Page 52: Fun & Games

    Fun & Games Adjust Camera Settings When the camera is active, press Options to view launch Micro-Browser and select these options: s > Web option Icons Display Turn the display icons on/ Manage Pictures off. s > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone or Self-Timer Set a timer for the camera Online Albums...

  • Page 53: Manage Sounds

    Manage Sounds s > Settings > Sounds > Select Ringer Type , Volume , Alerts , or Key Tone Length . To play a sound, scroll to the sound title and press the center key s. Press Options to open a menu that can include these options: Hide , Send , Apply As , Create , Manage , Mark , Categories , Free Space , , Sounds Setup .

  • Page 54: Connections

    USB port so you can keyboard or bus-powered USB hub). connect it to a Typically, USB high-power ports are located computer. directly on your computer. Motorola Note: If you connect your phone to a low- Note: Original data cables power USB port, the computer may not and supporting software are sold separately.

  • Page 55: Bluetooth ® Connections

    For more Bluetooth wireless connections support calls for a hands-free device. For example, information, go to www.motorola.com/ an vehicle hands-free kit could use a Bluetoothsupport mobile phone as a gateway device.
  • Page 56 > Settings > Others > Connection Find it: > Bluetooth Settings Note: If you want to use your Motorola Bluetooth headset with both an audio device and your phone, Scroll to Bluetooth Power and pressthe center use your phone’s Bluetooth menus to connect the key s.
  • Page 57 if you allow the headset to connect automatically Scroll to a device in the list. by turning it on, you may experience unexpected Press the center key s to connect the results. device. Before you try to connect to another Bluetooth If the device requests permission to bond with device, make sure your phone’s Bluetooth power your phone, press YES and enter the device...

  • Page 58: Tty Operation

    TTY Operation Connect to Handsfree Device During a Call You can use an optional TTY device with your You must have already paired with the device Note: phone to send and receive calls. You must plug the (see page 51). TTY device into the phone’s headset jack and set the phone to operate in one of three TTY modes.
  • Page 59 Set TTY Mode When your phone is in TTY mode, during an active call your phone displays the international TTY mode, ù When you set your phone to a TTY mode, it the international TTY symbol, and the mode setting. operates in that mode whenever the TTY device is connected.

  • Page 60: Data & Fax Calls

    Data & Fax Calls s > Settings > Data Services Find it: Scroll to Data Services and press Change . Select On . To send data or a fax, connect your phone to the device, then place the call through the device application.

  • Page 61: Other Features

    Other Features Advanced Calling Handsfree The use of wireless devices and their Note: features accessories may be prohibited or restricted in limit use certain areas. Always obey the laws and Limit outgoing or incoming calls: regulations on the use of these products. s >...

  • Page 62: Software Update

    Software Update features external speakerphone features To activate a connected external software update speakerphone during a call, press the speakerphone key. Your wireless service provider can send updated phone software over the air to your auto answer (car kit or headset) phone.

  • Page 63: Security

    features features turn off alarm calculator To turn off an alarm, press Off or O. Calculate numbers: create voice note s > Tools > Calculator Recording phone calls is subject Note: convert currency to varying state and federal laws regarding s >...

  • Page 64: Wireless Services

    Wireless Services Accessories Wireless Local Number Portability Your phone comes with a Lithium Ion Battery and travel charger. Bringing Your Phone Number From Another Various accessories are available for use with your Carrier phone, cases, vehicle power charger, data cables, Please contact your wireless service provider for hands-free accessories and more.

  • Page 65: Service & Repairs

    You can also visit Motorola online at www.motorola.com/consumer/support , where you can select from a number of customer care options. In addition, you can 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 66: Data

    Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data The model wireless phone meets the government’s SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to requirements for exposure to radio waves. operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
  • Page 67 The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
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  • Page 69 Important Safety and Legal Information...

  • Page 70: Safety And General Information

    Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local DO NOT hold the external antenna when the mobile device is IN regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of USE.
  • Page 71 If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the notices instruct you to do so. mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn to do so by airline staff.

  • Page 72: Hearing Aids

    Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart Other Medical Devices and Health Care Practices While Driving” section at the end of this guide and/or at the Motorola Web site: www.motorola.com/callsmart Facilities The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction.

  • Page 73: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Symbol Definition Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not Do not dispose of your battery or always posted, and can include fueling areas such as below 032376o mobile device in a fire. decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as Your battery or mobile device may grain, dust, or metal powders.

  • Page 74: Choking Hazards

    Choking Hazards Discontinue use and consult a physician if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of Your mobile device or its accessories may include detachable awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. It is parts, which may present a choking hazard to small children. always a good idea to hold the screen away from your eyes, Keep your mobile device and its accessories away from small leave the lights on in the room, take a 15-minute break every...

  • Page 75: Industry Canada Notice To Users

    Industry Canada Notice to Users Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This Industry Canada Notice device may not cause interference and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. See RSS-GEN 7.1.5. Industry Canada Notice...

  • Page 76: Fcc Notice To Users

    FCC Notice To Users Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this interference to radio communications. However, there is no FCC Notice device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 77: Motorola Limited Warranty For The United States And Canada

    Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada What Does this Warranty Cover? Products and Accessories Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. Products Covered Length of Coverage warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and from the date...
  • Page 78 Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or Radio Accessories. first consumer purchaser (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded of the product. from coverage. Products and Accessories...

  • Page 79: Who Is Covered

    Software Who Is Covered? This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, Products Covered Length of and is not transferable. Coverage Applies only to physical Software. Ninety (90) defects in the media that embodies the from the days copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or date of floppy disk).

  • Page 80: What Will Motorola Do

    What Will Motorola Do? Canada All Products 1-800-461-4575 Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software 1-888-390-6456 that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally...
  • Page 81 OF THE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for MOTOROLA BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT Motorola, is permitted.

  • Page 82: Hearing Aid Compatibility

    Hearing Aid Compatibility A number of Motorola phones have been tested for hearing aid phone with your hearing aid is the best way to evaluate it for Hearing Aids compatibility. When some wireless phones are used with certain your personal needs.
  • Page 83 Thus, if you use an M3 phone with a M3 hearing aid you will have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This methodology applies equally for T ratings. More information about hearing aid compatibility may be found www.motorola.com/accessibility www.fcc.gov www.fda.gov , and www.hearingloss.org/learn/...

  • Page 84: Information From The World Health Organization

    Thank you for choosing a Motorola product. Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your product require an update or other service. Registration is for U.S.

  • Page 85: Export Law Assurances

    CTIA's Recycling Program for Used Wireless Devices, please visit us at: recycling.motorola.young-america.com/ index.html The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) and its members encourage consumers to recycle their mobile devices and have taken steps to promote the collection and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life devices.

  • Page 86: Label

    California Perchlorate Label Some mobile phones use an internal, permanent backup battery Perchlorate Label on the printed circuit board that may contain very small amounts of perchlorate. In such cases, California law requires the following label: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See .”...

  • Page 87: Privacy And Data Security

    Privacy and Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are to the “downloads” section of the consumer Web page for Driving Safety important to everyone. Because some features of your mobile “Motorola Backup” or “Motorola Phone Tools.” device may affect your privacy or data security, please follow —In order to comply with...

  • Page 88: Smart Practices While Driving

    Jotting down a “to do” list or going through your driving. • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its address book takes attention away from your primary If available, features such as speed dial and redial.
  • Page 89 • Do not engage in stressful or emotional Make people conversations that may be distracting. you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that can divert your attention away from the road. Dial 911 or • Use your mobile device to call for help. other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies.* •...
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  • Page 91: Index

    Index Numerics installing 9 make 11 battery level indicator 34 caller ID 15 911 indicator 34 Bluetooth connection indicator capitalize text 38 car kit 57 Bluetooth connections codes 41, 42 connect during call 54 default 10 accessories 7, 60 edit device properties 54 conference call 25 airplane mode indicator 35 Bluetooth power indicator 35...
  • Page 92 TTY 34 uanswered call 34 data call 56 hands-free use 57 vibrate on 34 dial a phone number 11 headset voice call 34 dialed calls 23 accessory, using 57 display 33 home screen 33 volume control 11 emergency number 45 indicators end a call 11 911 34...
  • Page 93 phone number 12 sound on, vibrate on indicator picture ID 15 navigation key 7 sounds off (silent) indicator 34 no service indicator 34 speakerphone notepad 24 automatic answer 58 number. See phone number received calls 23 speakerphone, external numeric entry method 39 recent calls 23 activating 58 recycling 81...
  • Page 94 unanswered call indicator 34 warranty 73 unlock WHO information 80 phone 41, 42 unlock code 41, 42 default 10 your phone number 12 entering 10 update phone 43, 58 USB cables 50 vibrate alert turning off 11 vibrate on indicator 34 voice call indicator 34 voice commands 21 find contacts entry 22...

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