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Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications!
We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola T720 GSM

wireless phone.

Left Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Headset Jack
Insert headset
accessory for
hands-free use.
Power Key
& End Key
Turn phone on and
off, end phone
calls, exit menu
system.
Volume Keys
Adjust earpiece
and ringer volume.
4-Way
Navigation Key
Scroll through
menus and lists,
set feature values.
Accessory
Connector Port
Insert charger and
phone accessories.
Menu Key
Status Light
See incoming call
and service status.
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by right
display prompt.
Voice Key
Record voice notes,
phonebook and
shortcut names.
Send Key
Send and answer
calls, view recent
dialled calls list.
Microphone
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  • Page 1: Wireless Phone

    Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola T720 GSM wireless phone. Menu Key Left Soft Key Perform functions identified by left display prompt. Status Light See incoming call and service status.
  • Page 2 MOTOROLA, the Stylised M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. TrueSync, Sidekick, Starfish and the Stylised Starfish Logo are registered trademarks of Starfish Software, Inc., a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Motorola, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and General Information ..... . 5 Warranty Information ......12 Getting Started.
  • Page 4 Setting Answer Options ......47 Adjusting the Backlight ......47 Conserving Battery Power.

  • Page 5: Safety And General Information

    0.063 watts to 1.58 watts. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola Personal Communicator is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: •...
  • Page 6 • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1999 Edition • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) of the United States, Report 86, 1986 •...

  • Page 7: Phone Operation

    (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting. Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories, look in the accessory section of this manual. Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 8: Medical Devices

    Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your Personal Communicator when on board an aircraft. Any use of a Personal Communicator must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimetres) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker.These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by,...

  • Page 9: Safety And General

    shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Safety and General Use in Vehicles Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in your vehicle. You are advised to always obey them. When using your Personal Communicator in a vehicle, please: •...

  • Page 10: Blasting Caps And Areas

    chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.

  • Page 11: European Union Directives Conformance Statement

    European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9 0168 Product Approval Type: MC2-41H14 Number The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.

  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    [1] year from date of purchase of the Product(s) (WarrantyTerm). You must inform Motorola of the lack of conformity to the applicable specifications of any of the Products within a period of two (2) months from the date on which you detect a defect in material,...

  • Page 13: How To Get Warranty Service

    In no event shall Motorola be liable for damages nor loss of data in excess of the purchase price nor for any incidental special or consequential damages* arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, to the full extent such may be disclaimed by law.
  • Page 14 Motorola. Motorola does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the products, accessories, batteries or parts. Motorola will not be responsible in any way for problems or damage caused by any ancillary equipment not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Products, or for operation of Motorola equipment with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty.
  • Page 15 ,software applications and peripherals are not manufactured and supplied by Motorola. What is not covered by the warranty This warranty is not valid if the defects are due to damage, misuse, tampering, neglect or lack of care and in case of alterations or repair carried out by unauthorised persons.
  • Page 16 12. Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. Note: The talk-time, stand-by time and total life cycle of a Motorola rechargeable battery for your Personal Communicator will depend on usage conditions and network configurations. As a consumable...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Other accessory options can customise your phone for maximum performance and portability. About This Guide This user guide introduces you to your Motorola wireless phone. Note: A reference guide for your phone is also available that describes your phone’s features in more detail.

  • Page 18: Installing The Sim Card

    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. Do This 1 If necessary, slide down the battery door release latch...

  • Page 19: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery You must install and charge the battery to use your phone. Your phone is designed to be used only with Motorola Original batteries and accessories. We recommend that you store batteries in their protective cases when not in use.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Do This 3 Insert the battery, printed arrow first, under the tab at the top of the battery compartment and push down. 4 Insert the teeth at the bottom of the battery door into the slot at the base of the phone, then push the door down and snap it into place.

  • Page 21: 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: • Always use Motorola Original™ batteries and battery chargers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers.

  • Page 22: Changing The Convertible Covers

    • 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. • Over extended periods of time, batteries gradually wear down and require longer charging times. This is normal. If you charge your battery regularly and notice a decrease in talk time or an increase in charging time, then it is probably time to purchase a new battery.

  • Page 23: Turning Your Phone On

    Your phone is designed to be used only with Motorola Original accessories. See your Motorola retailer for these convertible covers. To remove a flip cover Insert your fingernail into the slot at the base of the flip cover, then pull up and...

  • Page 24: Adjusting Volume

    Do This turn on your phone 2 Press and hold Power 3 If necessary, enter unlock your SIM card your SIM card PIN Caution: If you enter an code and press incorrect PIN code three times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your phone displays 6,0 %ORFNHG...

  • Page 25: Making A Call

    Making a Call Press 1 keypad keys dial the phone number Tip: If you make a mistake, press ) to delete the last '(/(7( digit, or press and hold '(/(7( to clear all digits. make the call end the call and “hang up” the phone when you are finished Answering a Call When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and...

  • Page 26: Changing The Ringer Alert

    Changing the Ringer Alert Press the down volume key to switch the alert for incoming calls and other events to Volume keys vibrate, then silent. Press the up volume key to reset your phone to ring alert. Viewing Your Phone Number From the idle display, press Note: Your phone number must be stored on the SIM card to use this feature (see page 46).

  • Page 27: Learning To Use Your Phone

    Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The idle display (shown below) is the standard display you see when you are not on a call or using the menu. )8? I P V 6HUYLFH 3URYLGHU DP ...
  • Page 28 At the top of the display are a number of status indicators. In Use Roam Active Text ˜ ™ š › Indicator Indicator Line Entry Indicator Mode Indicator GPRS — Indicator )8? I P V Battery œ 6HUYLFH 3URYLGHU Level Signal –...
  • Page 29 › Text Entry Mode Indicator Appears when you are in a text entry screen, to show the current active text entry mode. œ Battery Level Indicator Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when you see and hear the /RZ %DWWHU\ low battery alert.

  • Page 30: Using Menus

    Using Menus From the idle display, press to go to the main menu. Menu Key Enter menu system, or open a sub-menu, when appears in bottom centre of display. Right Soft Key Perform function shown in lower right corner of Main Menu display (usually Current selection.
  • Page 31 Menu Feature Menu Feature Icon Icon *DPHV $SSV 0HGLD &HQWUH 9RLFH 1RWHV 6KRUWFXWV &DOFXODWRU 6HWWLQJV 3KRQHERRN :HE$FFHVV 0RUH 0HVVDJHV 'DWHERRN 5HFHQW &DOOV 5LQJ 6W\OHV 6HUYLFHV Select a Menu Feature This guide shows you how to select a menu feature as follows, starting from the idle display (see page 27): Find the Feature >...
  • Page 32 Select a Feature Option Some features require you to select an item from a list: 'LDOOHG FDOOV  -RKQ 6PLWK Highlighted item  /LVD 2ZHQV  $GGD 7KRPDV %$&. Press to go back to  -DFN %UDGVK the previous 9,(: Press  0DU\ 6PLWK screen.
  • Page 33 Enter Feature Information Some features require you to enter information: (QWU\ 'HWDLOV 1DPH-RKQ 6PLWK Highlighted Press item to scroll 1R down to 7\SH:RUN additional items. 9RLFH 1DPH Press 6SHHG 1R &+$1*( 5LQJHU ,'&RQWLQ to edit the information. &$1&(/ &+$1*( &$1&(/ Press ) to exit without '21(...
  • Page 34 The message centre lets you compose and send text messages. A flashing cursor shows where text will appear: Press 0VJ open the Flashing sub-menu. cursor indicates insertion point. Press %52:6( to view and insert a quick note. &$1&(/ %52:6( &$1&(/ Press ) to exit without making changes.

  • Page 35: Entering Text

    Entering Text Multiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages on your phone. Choose a Text Mode Press > from any text entry screen to select a text (QWU\ 0HWKRG mode: Let the phone predict each word as you L7$3 enter it.

  • Page 36: General Text Entry Rules

    Press store the text when you are finished General Text Entry Rules Press a number key repeatedly to cycle through its characters. See “Character Chart” on page 37. Press a number key as many times as necessary MSG: to enter the desired character at Press up or...
  • Page 37 • The first character of every sentence is capitalised. (Press down to force the character to lowercase while it is highlighted by the block cursor.) Character Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with the tap method. space .
  • Page 38 Entering Words Do This 1 Press a number enter the first letter of the word key one time The letters associated with the key are shown at the bottom of the display. 2 Press number enter the rest of the word keys (one per Alternative words and letter letter)
  • Page 39 For example, to spell the word “act,” press . The 2 2 8 display shows: Flashing cursor 0VJ Press indicates scroll and see insertion additional word point. choices. Press Press 6(/(&7 '(/(7( &DW %DW $EX to insert the to clear the highlighted last letter.
  • Page 40 Entering Punctuation Press enter punctuation or other characters as shown in the “Character Chart” on page 37 Using Capitalisation The first word of a sentence is automatically capitalised, with following words in lowercase. Press change the words to initial up or down character capitalised, all uppercase characters, or all lowercase characters...
  • Page 41 Deleting Letters and Words Place the cursor to the right of the text that you want to delete, and then do the following: Do This Press delete one letter at a time '(/(7( Hold delete the entire message '(/(7( Use Symbol Mode Your phone provides an alternative way to enter symbol characters in a message.

  • Page 42: Using The Status Light

    / : ; " & ' ( ) [ ] { } ¿ ¡ ~ < > = $ £ ¥ # % * + - x * / = > < # § Using the Status Light Status The status light shows when you light have an incoming call or message, or when your phone is roaming...

  • Page 43: Using The External Display

    Using the External Display When the flip is closed, the external display shows time, date, and phone status information. It also displays messages to notify you of incoming calls and other events. See page 28 for descriptions of the status indicators that may appear in the external display. Locking and Unlocking Your Phone You can lock your phone manually or set the phone to lock automatically whenever you turn it off.

  • Page 44: Changing A Code, Pin, Or Password

    At the prompt: (QWHU 8QORFN &RGH Press 1 keypad keys enter your unlock code unlock your phone Set Your Phone to Lock Automatically You can set your phone to lock every time you turn it off: Find the Feature > >...

  • Page 45: If You Forget A Code, Pin, Or Password

    If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password If you forget your security code, SIM card PIN code, PIN2 code, or call barring password, contact your service provider. If you forget your unlock code, try entering 1234 or the last four digits of your phone number.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Your Phone

    Setting Up Your Phone Storing Your Name and Phone Number To store or edit user name and phone number information on your SIM card: Find the Feature > > 6HWWLQJV 3KRQH 6WDWXV > 0\ 7HO 1XPEHUV If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider.

  • Page 47: Setting Answer Options

    Each ring style contains settings for specific event alerts, ringer ID, and ringer and keypad volume. Find the Feature > > > 0RUH 5LQJ 6W\OHV 6W\OH Press scroll to the ring style select the ring style 6(/(&7 Setting Answer Options You can use any of several different methods to answer incoming calls.

  • Page 48: Monitoring Battery Charge

    keypad backlight when it detects that enough ambient light is available. Find the Feature > > 6HWWLQJV ,QLWLDO 6HWXS > %DWWHU\ 6DYH Monitoring Battery Charge To view a detailed battery charge meter: Find the Feature > > 6HWWLQJV 3KRQH 6WDWXV >...

  • Page 49: Setting A Screen Saver Image

    Press scroll to &HQWUH 7LOH places the image in the &HQWUH centre of the display and, if necessary, shrinks the image to fill the display. fills the display with adjacent 7LOH copies of the image confirm the layout setting 6(/(&7 save wallpaper settings '21( Setting a Screen Saver Image...

  • Page 50: Setting Display Colour

    Press set the delay interval &+$1*( scroll to the inactivity interval that triggers the screen saver confirm the delay setting 6(/(&7 save screen saver settings '21( Setting Display Colour You can select the colour palette that your phone uses to display indicators, highlights, and soft key labels.

  • Page 51: Calling Features

    Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 25. Viewing Your Phone Number From the idle display, press While you are on a call, press > 0\ 7HO 1XPEHUV Note: Your phone number must be stored on your SIM card to use this feature.

  • Page 52: Using Caller Id

    Press redial the number Using Caller ID Incoming Calls Calling line identification (caller ID) displays the phone number for incoming calls in your phone’s external and internal displays. Your phone displays the caller’s name when the name is stored in your phonebook, or when caller ID ,QFRPLQJ &DOO information is not available.

  • Page 53: Cancelling An Incoming Call

    Cancelling an Incoming Call While the phone is ringing or vibrating: Press cancel the incoming call ,*125( Depending on your phone settings and/or service subscription, the call may be forwarded to another number, or the caller may hear a busy signal. Turning Off a Call Alert You can turn off your phone’s incoming call alert before answering the call.

  • Page 54: Dialling International Numbers

    Dialling International Numbers To dial the local international access code: Do This Press and insert the international access code hold ( ) for the country from which you are calling Viewing Recent Calls Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialled, even if the calls did not connect.
  • Page 55 Press call the entry’s number Tip: Press and hold for two seconds to send the entry number as DTMF tones. To activate DTMF tones, see page 67. view entry details 9,(: If no details are available, ) appears to store the 6725( entry in your phonebook.

  • Page 56: Returning An Unanswered Call

    Option Description Add digits after the number. $GG 'LJLWV Attach a number from the phonebook $WWDFK 1XPEHU or recent call lists. Send the number to the network as 6HQG 7RQHV DTMF tones. Talk and then send a fax 7DON WKHQ )D[ in the same call.

  • Page 57: Attaching A Number

    Press call the number open the to attach a 'LDOOLQJ 0HQX number or insert a special character 6725( create a phonebook entry with the number in the field Attaching a Number While dialling (with digits visible in the display): Press >...

  • Page 58: Calling With 1-Touch Dial

    Calling With 1-Touch Dial To call phonebook entries 1 to 9, just press and hold the one-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.

  • Page 59: Using Call Waiting

    Listen to a Voicemail Message Find the Feature > > 0RUH 0HVVDJHV > 9RLFH0DLO The phone calls your voicemail number. If no voicemail number is stored, your phone prompts you to store one. Using Call Waiting When you are on a call, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you have received a second call.

  • Page 60: Transferring A Call

    Transferring a Call You can announce that you are transferring an active call to another party, or you can directly transfer the call. Announce the Call Transfer Find the Feature > +ROG 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

    Phone Features Main Menu This is the standard main menu layout. Menu organisation and feature names may vary on your phone. Not all features may be available for all users. For example, the Radio option under Media Centre is available only when the optional FM Stereo Radio Headset accessory is plugged into your phone.
  • Page 62 Settings M enu • Personalise • Initial Setup • Main Menu • Time and Date • Hom e Keys • 1-Touch Dial • Colour Style • Auto Redial • Greeting • Backlight • Banner Graphic • Status Light • Wallpaper •...

  • Page 63: Feature Quick Reference

    Feature Quick Reference You can do more with your phone than make and receive phone calls! For example, you can store frequently called numbers in the phonebook for easy dialling, organise your meetings and other events in the datebook, browse the Web, download applications, send messages and email, and more.
  • Page 64 Chat Feature Description Start Chat Start a new chat session: > &KDW > 1HZ &KDW Receive When you receive a chat request: Chat Press ) or $&&(37 ,*125( Request End Chat During a chat session: > (QG &KDW Email Feature Description Send Email Send an email message:...

  • Page 65: Personalising Features

    Feature Description Voice Dial Voice dial a number stored in the Number phonebook: Press and release the voice key, and say the entry’s name (in two seconds) 1-Touch Dial Set 1-touch dial to call entries stored in your phone memory phonebook or the SIM card phonebook: >...

  • Page 66: Menu Features

    Feature Description Shortcuts Create a shortcut to a menu item: Highlight the menu item, then press and hold Select a shortcut: > > shortcut name 6KRUWFXWV Menu Features Feature Description Language Set menu language: > > > 6HWWLQJV ,QLWLDO 6HWXS /DQJXDJH Master Reset all options except unlock code,...

  • Page 67: Quick Dial

    Feature Description Quick Dial Dial pre-programmed phone numbers: > > > 0RUH 6HUYLFHV 4XLFN 'LDO DTMF Activate DTMF tones: Tones > > > 6HWWLQJV ,QLWLDO 6HWXS '70) Send DTMF tones during a call: > > 'LDOOLQJ 0HQX 6HQG 7RQHV Call Monitoring Feature Description Call Times...

  • Page 68: Auto Answer

    Feature Description Auto Automatically answer calls when Answer connected to a car kit or headset: (car kit or > > 6HWWLQJV &DU 6HWWLQJV +HDGVHW headset) > $XWR $QVZHU Auto Automatically route calls to a car Hands-Free kit when connected: (car kit) >...

  • Page 69: Network Features

    Feature Description Talk Then Connect your phone to the device, enter the number, press > > , then 'LDOOLQJ 0HQX 7DON 7KHQ )D[ press to make the call Network Features Feature Description Network View network information and Settings adjust network settings: >...

  • Page 70: Lock Application

    Feature Description Turn Off Turn off alarm: Alarm Press ) or (;,7 Set 8-minute delay: Press '(/$< Record Record a voice note: Voice Note Press and hold voice key, speak voice note, release voice key Play Voice Play back a recorded voice note: Note >...

  • Page 71: News And Entertainment

    Application the application, press ), press 6(/(&7 ':1/2$' Picture Viewer Manage pictures and animations: > 0HGLD &HQWUH > 3LFWXUH 9LHZHU Radio Use the optional Motorola Original™ FM Stereo Radio Headset accessory: > > 0HGLD &HQWUH 5DGLR Phone Features - 71...

  • Page 72: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    Specific Absorption Rate data This model phone meets international standards for exposure to radio waves Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
  • Page 73 While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the governmental requirements for safe exposure. Please note that modifications to this product model could cause differences in the SAR value for later products;...

  • Page 74: Index

    Index block cursor 34 browse text mode 35 accessories optional 17 standard 17 calculator 70 accessory connector port 1 call active line indicator 28 adding digits after phone alarm clock 70 number 56 alert alert 24, 53 creating 65 answer options 47 defined 46 answering 25 turning off 24, 53...
  • Page 75 timers 67 dialled calls list 54–56 transferring 60 dialling unanswered call 56 fixed numbers 66 waiting 59 phone number 25 caller ID 52, 55 quick dial numbers 67 calling line identification. See service numbers 66 caller ID display car kit backlight 47 colour 50 automatic answer 68...
  • Page 76 hold a call 59 home keys, personalizing 65 fax call 56 receive 68, 69 send 68 idle display, defined 28 fixed dial 66 in use indicator 28 flashing cursor 34 incoming call flip cancelling 53 activating 25 message 52 ,QFRPLQJ &DOO external display and 43 indicators open to answer 47...
  • Page 77 Java applications 71 making a call 25 joystick 1, 30 master clear 66 master reset 66 menu entering text 33, 34, 35, 41, end 1, 25, 30 icons, changing in idle 4-way navigation 1, 30 display 65 left soft key 1, 28, 30, 65 icons, described 27 menu 1, 30, 31 language, setting 66...
  • Page 78 my telephone number 26, 46, date, setting 46 flip 23, 25 keypad, answering calls 47 my tones 65 language, setting 66 locking 43–44 network settings 69 network settings 69 reset all options 66 notepad 56–57 security code 44 number time, setting 46 storing your number 46 turning on/off 24 viewing your number 26, 51...
  • Page 79 voice dialling 65 personalizing 65 picture setting 46–47 ring style indicator 28, 29, 46 screen saver 49–50 viewing 71 ring tone, creating 65 wallpaper 48–49 ringer volume, adjusting 24, 65 PIN code roam indicator 28 changing 44 entering 70 PIN2 code screen saver 49–50 changing 44 security code...
  • Page 80 entering 70 iTAP software predictive text SIM PIN code, changing 44 entry 37–41 numeric mode 35 SIM PIN2 code symbol chart 41 changing 44 symbol mode 41–42 soft keys tap method 35–37 functions 28, 30 text entry mode indicator 28, illustration 1 labels 27 text mode, changing 35...
  • Page 81 vibrate style indicator 29, 46 voice dial dialling a number 65 voice key dialling a number 65 illustration 1 voice message waiting indicator 58 voice notes 70 voicemail 58–59 volume earpiece 24 keypad 65 ringer 24, 65 volume keys 1, 24 wallpaper 48–49 Web access icon 27 Web pages 71...

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