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  • Page 1 START HERE >...
  • Page 3 Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V291 GSM wireless phone. Headset Jack Insert headset accessory for hands-free use. Left Soft Key Perform functions identified by left display prompt.
  • Page 4 (852) 2506-3888 (Hong Kong) www.motorola.com.hk (Hong Kong) MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. TrueSync, Sidekick, Starfish and the Stylized Starfish Logo are registered trademarks of Starfish Software, Inc., a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Motorola, Inc.

  • Page 5: Menu Map

    Menu Map You can display your phone’s main menu as icons or as a text list. Each has its own organization and is different from the other. By default, your phone displays the main menu as icons. To change the menu display mode: Find the Feature Action to scroll to Main Menu: .
  • Page 6 Main Menu—Icon Display Messages • Create Message • Message Inbox • Quick Notes • Outbox • Drafts • Voicemail • Message Settings Games • Big2 • Bubble Tea • Pacific Storm Alarm Clock Chat Shortcuts < Web Access • Web Browser •...

  • Page 8: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu • Personalize • Main Menu • Home Keys • Color Style • Greeting • Wallpaper • Screen Saver • Call Forward • Divert All • When Busy • If No Reply • Unreachable • Cancel All • In-Call Setup •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Menu Map ........3 Settings Menu .
  • Page 10 Setting Answer Options ......39 Setting a Wallpaper Image ..... . . 40 Setting a Screen Saver Image .
  • Page 11 Using Chat........65 Setting Up Your Phonebook..... . 70 Viewing Entry Details .
  • Page 12 Monitoring Phone Use ......94 Adjusting Network Settings..... . . 98 Monitoring Battery Charge .

  • Page 13: Safety And General Information

    RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.

  • Page 14: Phone Operation

    1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body. Approved Accessories Use of accessories not approved by Motorola, including but not limited to batteries and antenna, may cause your phone to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our website at www.motorola.com.hk.

  • Page 15: Medical Devices

    Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker.

  • Page 16: Operational Warnings

    • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Responsible driving best practices may be found at the Motorola website: www.Motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
  • Page 17 (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers. Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows:...

  • Page 18: Repetitive Motion Injuries

    playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinking-lights feature on your phone. (The blinking-light feature is not available on all products.) Parents should monitor their children's use of video game or other features that incorporate blinking lights on the phones. All persons should discontinue use if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    To purchase Motorola Original™ accessories, contact the Motorola Customer Call Center at (852) 2506-3888 in Hong Kong. About This Guide This user guide describes how to use your Motorola wireless phone. Optional Features This label identifies an optional network, SIM...

  • Page 20: Installing The Sim Card

    Installing the SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message information. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. Action 1 Press the battery door release latch and lift the...

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is designed for use only with Motorola Original batteries and accessories. We recommend that you store batteries in their protective cases when not in use. Action 1 Remove the battery from its protective plastic case. 2 If necessary, press the...

  • Page 22: Battery Use

    Battery Use To maximize 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 23 • Maintain the battery at or near room temperature when charging. • Do not expose batteries to temperatures below - 10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you when you leave your vehicle. • 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.

  • Page 24: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On Action 1 Open the flip. 2 Press and hold to turn on the phone. 3 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press OK ( Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your phone disables the SIM card and displays SIM Blocked .

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume Press the volume key up or down • increase or decrease earpiece volume during a call • increase or decrease the ringer volume setting when the idle display is visible (flip must be open) Tip: At the lowest volume setting, press the down volume key once to switch to vibrate alert, then silent alert.

  • Page 26: Answering A Call

    Note: You must dial the phone number from the idle display. See page 26. Answering a Call When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message. Press ANSWER Tip: When the phone flip is active, open the phone to answer the call.
  • Page 27 Note: To view your phone number using this feature, you must store the number on your SIM card. To store your phone number on the SIM card, see page 38. If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider.

  • Page 28: Learning To Use Your Phone

    Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The idle display is the standard display when you are not on a call or using the menu. The Menu indicator (see above) indicates that you can press the menu key ( Labels at the bottom corners show the current soft key functions.

  • Page 29: Using Menus

    At the top of the display are status indicators, including network signal, ring tone, and battery. Press from the idle display to see 4 menu feature icons. Use the navigation key to select an option quickly. You can also decide which 4 menu options you would like to see by setting the home keys (see page 83.).

  • Page 30: Entering Text

    • In an alphabetized list, press a key multiple times to cycle through the letters on the key and highlight the closest matching list item. Entering Feature Information Some features require you to enter information: • Enter numbers or text with the keypad. •...

  • Page 31: Using Capitalization

    Entering Punctuation Press Using Capitalization Whenever you enter text, your phone automatically displays all capital letters (indicated by right corner of the display). Press Deleting Letters and Words Place the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, then: Action Press DELETE (...

  • Page 32: Choosing A Text Entry Method

    Choosing a Text Entry Method Most text entry screens let you enter letters, numbers, and/ or symbols as required. Press > Entry Method ) from a text entry screen to select a text entry method: English iTap Tap Method Numeric Symbol Note: The text entry mode you select remains active until you change it by selecting another mode.
  • Page 33 Character Chart You can enter these characters with the tap method. space . 1 ? ! , @ _ & ~ : ; " - ( ) ' ¿ ¡ % £ $ a b c 2 ä å á à â ã d e f 3 ë...

  • Page 34: Entering Words

    Entering Words Action 1 Press a number key once to enter the first letter of the word. The letters associated with the key are shown at the bottom of the display. 2 Press number keys (1 per letter) to enter the rest of the word.
  • Page 35 Action 2 Press SELECT ( portion. 3 If necessary, press DELETE ( space after the partial word. 4 Continue to enter and save letters and/or letter combinations to spell the word. Using the Numeric Entry Method To enter numbers in a text screen: Action 1 From a text entry screen, press 2 Scroll to Numeric and press SELECT (...

  • Page 36: Using The External Display

    Symbol Chart You can enter these characters with the symbol text entry method. Using the External Display External Display name. To answer the incoming call, open the flip. Note: To see a caller’s name on the external display, the caller’s number must match an entry in your phonebook (see page 71).

  • Page 37: Locking And Unlocking Your Phone

    Locking and Unlocking Your Phone You can lock your phone manually or set the phone to lock automatically whenever you turn it off. To use a locked phone, you must enter the unlock code. A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you must unlock it to answer.

  • Page 38: Changing A Code, Pin, Or Password

    Setting Your Phone to Lock Automatically To lock your phone every time you turn it off: Find the Feature Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( Changing a Code, PIN, or Password Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is factory-set to 1234, and the 6-digit security code is factory-set to 000000.

  • Page 39: 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 4 digits of your phone number.

  • Page 40: 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 If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider. To view your phone number during a call, see page 24.

  • Page 41: Setting Answer Options

    You can select 1 of 5 different ring styles: = Loud = Vibrate = Silent The ring style indicator in the display shows the current ring style. To set a ring style: Find the Feature Press 1 CHANGE ( 3 SELECT ( Each ring style contains settings for specific event alerts, ringer ID, and ringer and keypad volume.

  • Page 42: Setting A Wallpaper Image

    Setting a Wallpaper Image You can set a picture or animation as a wallpaper (background) image in your phone’s idle display. Note: When you set an animation as a wallpaper image, only the first frame of the animation is displayed. Find the Feature Press 2 CHANGE (...

  • Page 43: Setting A Screen Saver Image

    Setting a Screen Saver Image You can set a picture or animation as a screen saver image. The image displays when the flip is open and no activity occurs for a specified time. The screen saver image shrinks to fill the display, if necessary.

  • Page 44: Setting Display Contrast

    Setting Display Contrast You can set the degree of contrast for your phone display. Find the Feature Setting Display Color You can select the color palette that your phone uses to display indicators, highlights, and soft key labels. Find the Feature Adjusting the Backlight You can set the amount of time that the display and keypad backlights remain on, or turn off backlights to...

  • Page 45: Calling Features

    Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 23. Changing the Active Line You can change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number. Note: This feature is available only for dual-line enabled SIM cards.

  • Page 46: Using Automatic Redial

    Using Automatic Redial When you receive a busy signal, your phone displays the call Failed . With automatic redial, your phone automatically redials the number. When the call goes through, your phone rings or vibrates 1 time, displays Redial Successful You must turn on automatic redial to use the feature.

  • Page 47: Canceling An Incoming Call

    Outgoing Calls You can show or hide your phone number as an ID for the calls that you make. Find the Feature Canceling an Incoming Call While the phone is ringing or vibrating: Press IGNORE 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.

  • Page 48: Dialing International Numbers

    placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues. Press 1 keypad keys Dialing International Numbers Press and hold code ( + ) for the country from which you are calling. Viewing Recent Calls Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialed, even if the calls did not connect.

  • Page 49: Returning An Unanswered Call

    Press SELECT The Last Calls Menu includes the following options: Option Description Store Create a phonebook entry with the number in the No. field. Delete Delete an entry. Delete All Delete all entries in the list. Send Message Open a new text message with the number in the To field.

  • Page 50: Using The Notepad

    • X Missed Calls , where X is the number of missed calls Press 1 VIEW ( Using the Notepad Your phone temporarily stores the most recent string of digits entered on the keypad in the notepad. This can be a phone number that you called, or a number that you entered but did not call.

  • Page 51: Attaching A Number

    Attaching a Number While dialing (with digits visible in the display): Press > Attach Number attach a number from the Calling with Speed Dial Each entry you store in your phonebook has a unique speed dial number that is stored in phone memory or on the SIM card.

  • Page 52: Using Voicemail

    Using Voicemail You can listen to your voicemail messages by calling your network voicemail phone number. Voicemail messages are stored on the network—not on your phone. Storing Your Voicemail Number Storing your voicemail number in your phone makes it easy for you to listen to new voicemail messages. Usually, your service provider has already done this for you.

  • Page 53: Using Call Waiting

    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. Press 2 SWITCH ( LINK...

  • Page 54: Putting A Call On Hold

    Putting a Call On Hold Press When you have 2 calls on line: Press hold the call switch between calls One call is put on hold when you connect to the other.

  • Page 55: Messages And Chat

    Messages and Chat You can send and receive text messages, pictures, and ring tones with your wireless phone. Setting Up the Message Inbox You must set up your message inbox before you can send and receive messages. Note: Usually, your service provider has already set up the message inbox for you.

  • Page 56: Sending A Text Message

    Setting Expire After Reply Type Reply Path Notification Sending a Text Message You can send a text message to 1 or more recipients. You can manually enter each recipient’s phone number, or select numbers from the phonebook or recent calls lists. Find the Feature Description number of days your network...
  • Page 57 Press 1 keypad keys > Insert 2 OK ( 3 keypad keys BROWSE 4 OK ( 6 SELECT ( enter the message Tip: Press to select a text entry mode (see page 28). insert a quick note, picture or animation, sound, vcard, or vcalendar.

  • Page 58: Sending A Quick Note Text Message

    Sending a Quick Note Text Message Quick notes are prewritten text messages that you can insert into a message and send quickly (for example, Call me at ... ). You can also create new quick notes. Find the Feature Press 2 READ ( The Quick Note Menu includes the following options: Option...

  • Page 59: Inserting Pictures And Ring Tones In A Text Message

    Inserting Pictures and Ring Tones in a Text Message You can insert pictures, animations, sounds, vcards, or vcalendars into a text message as you type it. Note: The recipient’s phone may not be able to display the pictures or play the ring tones in your message. Inserting a Picture or Ring Tone Enter your message as usual.

  • Page 60: Viewing The Status Of Sent Text Messages

    Notes: • Your phone may allow only predefined images and sounds in a message. • You can insert up to 5 pictures in a message. Viewing or Deleting an Inserted File To delete a file you inserted into in a message you are typing: Press 2 DELETE (...

  • Page 61: Receiving A Text Message

    Receiving a Text Message When you receive a text message, your phone displays X (message waiting indicator) and a New Message Press READ If reminders are turned on, your phone sends a reminder at regular intervals until you close the new message notification, read the message, or turn off your phone.

  • Page 62: Downloading Pictures And Ring Tones

    Option Details Create Message Downloading Pictures and Ring Tones Text messages that you receive can contain pictures, animations, and ring tones. Pictures and animations are displayed as you read the message. A ring tone begins playing when you scroll to or select ê (sound file indicator). You can store these embedded object files on your phone and use them as screen saver images, wallpaper images, and event alerts.
  • Page 63 Press 8 SELECT ( Note: When you set an animation as a wallpaper image, only the first frame of the animation displays. For more information about using pictures and animations, see pages 57 and 126. Storing a Ring Tone You can store a ring tone on your phone, and use it as an event alert.

  • Page 64: Reading Information Service Messages

    Press 9 SELECT ( 11 SELECT ( 12 keypad keys 13 OK ( For more information about using ring tones, see pages 57 and 80. Reading Information Service Messages scroll to Store Only or Apply As Ring Tone select the option If you select Store Only , go to step 13.

  • Page 65: Message Inbox

    Setting Up the Information Services Message Inbox You must set up your information services message inbox before you can receive information services messages. Note: Usually, your service provider has already set up the information services message inbox for you. Find the Feature Press 1 CHANGE ( 3 SELECT (...
  • Page 66 Press 8 BACK ( 9 CHANGE ( 11 BACK ( 12 BACK ( Receiving an Information Services Message When your phone is idle and receives a lengthy information services message, it displays X (message waiting indicator) and a New Message notification, and sounds an alert.

  • Page 67: Using Chat

    information services message comes in, you see the notification only after you return to the idle display. Press READ Using Chat You can exchange text messages in real time with another wireless phone user in a chat session. The messages you send are displayed immediately on your chat partner’s phone.
  • Page 68 Press 6 OK ( 7 CHAT ( 8 OK ( Notes: • You can start a chat session while viewing a text message. Press session, with the sender’s Reply To number in the To field. • When your phone displays Memory is Full! , you must delete some existing messages from your inbox, outbox, or drafts folder to receive new chat messages.
  • Page 69 Using the Chat Log The chat log displays the messages exchanged in a chat session. Chat Name Message Status: >> = sending m = failed Using the Chat Menu During a chat session, you can press Chat Menu to perform these options: Option Description New Chat...

  • Page 70: Responding To Chat

    Option Clear Log Send Message Responding to Chat When you receive a chat message, your phone displays Chat from chat name, and sounds an alert. Press ACCEPT IGNORE If reminders are turned on, your phone sends a reminder at regular intervals until you respond to the chat notification or turn off your phone.

  • Page 71: Ending A Chat Session

    Ending a Chat Session Press 3 SELECT ( A chat session also ends when you turn off the phone, answer an incoming call, or start a new chat session. Your chat partner is not notified when you end a chat session.

  • Page 72: Setting Up Your Phonebook

    Setting Up Your Phonebook You can store a list of names and phone numbers in your phone’s electronic phonebook. To see the names in your phonebook, press Phonebook from the idle display. Scroll to a name and press SELECT ( as shown below.

  • Page 73: Creating A Phonebook Entry

    Creating a Phonebook Entry Entering Information To create or edit a phonebook entry: Find the Feature Shortcut: Enter a phone number in the idle display, then press STORE ( ) to create a phonebook entry with the number in the No. field. You can store an entry on your phone or on the SIM card.
  • Page 74 Item Speed No. Ringer ID Image ID Completing the Phonebook Entry When you finish entering information for a phonebook entry: Press DONE Description entry’s default speed dial number (select to change) select to set a distinctive ringer alert for the phone number Your phone uses the alert to notify you when you receive a call from this phone number.

  • Page 75: Storing A Pin Code With A Phone Number

    Storing a PIN Code With a Phone Number Note: You can store a PIN code with the phone number for calls that require additional digits (for example, to make a calling card call, or to retrieve voicemail or answering machine messages). When entering a dialing sequence, insert 1 or more of the following characters as appropriate to ensure that the phone dials and connects properly:...

  • Page 76: Dialing A Phonebook Entry

    Note: You cannot record a voice name for an entry stored on the SIM card. Tip: Make your recording in a quiet location. Hold the phone about 4 inches (10 centimeters) from your mouth, and speak directly into the phone in a normal tone of voice.

  • Page 77: Editing A Phonebook Entry

    Phonebook List Find the Feature Press 1 keypad key letter jump to entries that begin Voice Dial Press and release the voice key, and say the entry’s voice name (within 2 seconds). Editing a Phonebook Entry Find the Feature Press 2 SELECT ( 3 EDIT ( Edit the entry information described on page 71.

  • Page 78: Deleting A Phonebook Entry

    Deleting a Phonebook Entry Find the Feature Press 4 SELECT ( Multiple Entries Under the Same Name You can create multiple entries for the same person to store different numbers, such as home and mobile phone numbers. To differentiate these numbers, you can assign different types to them: Office, Home , Main , Mobile , Fax , and Pager Find the Feature...

  • Page 79: Copying Entries Between The Phone And Sim Card

    Press 6 SELECT ( After a type is assigned to a particular number, the type icon appears after the entry on the phonebook list. Copying Entries Between the Phone and SIM Card Note: These procedures do not delete the original entries. Copying a Single Entry Find the Feature Press...

  • Page 80: Checking Phonebook Capacity

    Press 3 SELECT ( 5 SELECT ( 6 YES ( Checking Phonebook Capacity You can see how much memory space remains for phonebook and datebook entries on the phone, and how many more phonebook entries you can store on the SIM card.

  • Page 81: Setting 1-Touch Dial Preference

    Setting 1-Touch Dial Preference You can set 1-touch dial to call the entries in your phone memory phonebook, the SIM card phonebook, or the fixed dial list. Find the Feature Press 2 CHANGE ( 4 SELECT ( > Settings > Initial Setup scroll to 1-Touch Dial begin changing the setting scroll to the desired list...

  • Page 82: Personalizing Your Phone

    Personalizing Your Phone Personalizing a Ring Style You can change the alerts that notify you of incoming calls, text messages, voicemail messages, data calls, fax calls, alarms, and reminders. Any changes that you make are saved to the current ring style. Find the Feature Note: Style represents the current ring style.

  • Page 83: Activating Ringer Id

    Activating Ringer ID When ringer ID is turned On , your phone uses distinctive ring tones to notify when you receive incoming calls or messages from entries in your phonebook. Note: To assign a ringer ID to a new or existing phonebook entry, see page 71.

  • Page 84: Setting Reminders

    Press through right or left 4 OK ( Setting Reminders A reminder is an alert that rings or vibrates at regular intervals to notify you about a voicemail, text, email, or chat message that you have received. Find the Feature Note: Style represents the current ring style.

  • Page 85: Setting The Menu View

    Find the Feature Setting the Menu View You can set your phone to display the main menu as graphic icons (the default setting) or as a text-based list. Find the Feature Press 2 SELECT ( Personalizing Soft Keys and Menu Icons You can change the menu feature icons and soft key labels ( access different main menu items from the idle display.

  • Page 86: Setting The Menu Language

    Press 2 CHANGE ( 4 SELECT ( Setting the Menu Language Set the language in which your phone displays menu features and options. Find the Feature Resetting All Options Reset all options to their original factory settings, except the unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer. Find the Feature Clearing All Stored Information Reset all options to their original factory settings (except...

  • Page 87: Creating And Using Shortcuts

    clear all user settings and entries except information stored on the SIM card. Caution: Master Clear erases all user-downloaded content and user-entered information stored in your phone’s memory, including phonebook and datebook entries. Once you erase the information, it cannot be recovered. Master Clear does not delete any information stored on the SIM card.

  • Page 88: Standard Shortcuts

    Standard Shortcuts These shortcuts are pre-programmed on your phone. You cannot edit or delete these shortcuts. Task Change your phone’s ringer alert setting. Go to the dialed calls list. From the idle display, Exit the menu system. Creating a Shortcut You can create keypad shortcuts for menu options.
  • Page 89 Action 7 Press OK ( ) when you finish changing the item. 8 Press DONE ( Using a Keypad Shortcut Press 2 a number key Selecting a Shortcut From the List Find the Feature Editing or Deleting a Shortcut The shortcut list is sorted by key. If you change a shortcut’s key, you change its place in the list.
  • Page 90 The Shortcut Menu includes the following options: Option Edit Delete Delete All Description Add a new shortcut. Edit the shortcut. Delete the shortcut. Delete all shortcuts.

  • Page 91: Getting More Out Of Your Phone

    Getting More Out Of Your Phone Making a Conference Call Link an active call and a call on hold together so that all parties can speak to each other. Press 1 keypad keys 3 HOLD ( (if available) or > Hold 4 keypad keys 6 LINK ( Tip: Repeat steps 3-6 to add additional parties to the...
  • Page 92 Setting Up or Canceling Call Forwarding Find the Feature The forwarding options are: Divert All When Busy If No Reply Unreachable Cancel All Press 1 SELECT ( 3 SELECT ( 5 SELECT ( 6 keypad keys 7 OK ( 8 QUIT ( Note: Repeat this procedure to enter forwarding information for other call types.

  • Page 93: Barring Calls

    Checking Call Forwarding Status Your network may store call forwarding status for you. To confirm the network call forwarding settings, go to each forward option, and check Status . Barring Calls Call barring lets you restrict outgoing or incoming calls. You can restrict all calls, calls to international numbers, or calls while roaming.

  • Page 94: Using Fixed Dialing

    Using Fixed Dialing When you turn on fixed dialing, users can only call numbers stored in the fixed dial list. Use this feature to limit outgoing calls to a predefined list of numbers, country codes, area codes, or other prefixes. Turning Fixed Dialing On or Off Find the Feature Press...

  • Page 95: Using Service Dialing

    Action 2 Create or edit fixed dial entries, in the same way that you create or edit phonebook entries. Note: Fixed dial entries are stored on your SIM card, and do not include Type , Voice Name , or Ringer ID information.

  • Page 96: Monitoring Phone Use

    • Long sends each tone for as long as you press the key. Some systems (such as home answering machines) require long tones for proper activation. Sending DTMF Tones Using the Keypad Press the number keys to send the numbers as DTMF tones during a call.
  • Page 97 Select one of the following options: Timer Description Last Call Approximate time spent on the last dialed or received call. You cannot reset this timer. Dialed Calls Approximate total time spent on dialed calls since the last time you reset this timer. Received Calls Approximate total time spent on calls received since the last time...
  • Page 98 Using a Timer During a Call You can set a timer to beep at selected intervals during a call, and display different types of information during a call. Find the Feature Select one of the following Display options: Time Specify an interval (in seconds) at which the timer beeps, or turn off the in-call beep.
  • Page 99 Cost Tracker Description Dialed Calls Amount spent on dialed calls since the last time you reset this cost tracker. Received Calls Amount spent on received calls since the last time you reset this cost tracker. All Calls Amount spent on dialed and received calls since the last time you reset this cost tracker.

  • Page 100: Adjusting Network Settings

    Cost Tracker Currency Setup Adjusting Network Settings Your service provider registers your phone to its network. In some situations, such as when using the phone as a modem, you may need to change the network registration. Note: Some settings and/or options described in this section may not be available for all phone models.
  • Page 101 Listing All Networks View a list of available networks, and register your phone with a network. Find the Feature Your phone displays a list of available networks. Press 2 VIEW ( 3 REGIST ( Changing Network Setup Values Set how your phone searches for a network connection.

  • Page 102: Setting Preferred Networks

    Network search Type options: Setting Automatic Manual Setting Preferred Networks You can create a preferred networks list so that your phone searches for networks according to your preference. The preferred list normally is stored on your SIM card, but some service providers may store network preferences on the phone.
  • Page 103 Accessing the Preferred Network List Find the Feature Press 2 VIEW ( Your home network is always the first entry in the list, and is identified by U (home icon). Other network entries are sorted by preference. Adding an Entry to the Preferred Network List Find the Feature Press keypad keys...
  • Page 104 Editing a Preferred Network List Entry Find the Feature Press 4 SELECT ( 5 DELETE ( keypad keys 6 OK ( Deleting a Preferred Network List Entry Find the Feature Press 4 SELECT ( 5 YES ( Adjusting Service Tones You can set your phone to beep each time the network >...
  • Page 105 registration status changes. Find the Feature Press 1 CHANGE ( 3 SELECT ( Setting the Call Drop Alert You can set your phone to emit an alert tone whenever the network drops a call. Because digital networks are so quiet, the call drop alert may be your only indication that a call has been dropped.

  • Page 106: Monitoring Battery Charge

    Monitoring Battery Charge To view a detailed battery charge meter: Find the Feature When all bars display, the battery is fully charged; when only 1 bar displays, it is time to recharge. > Settings > Phone Status > Battery Meter...

  • Page 107: Personal Organizer Features

    Personal Organizer Features Datebook > Tools > Datebook Find the Feature The datebook is a calendar that lets you schedule and organize events such as appointments and meetings. You can set the datebook to send a reminder alarm for specific events.

  • Page 108: Month View

    Month View The datebook initially displays a calendar for the month. A triangle at the bottom right of a date indicates scheduled events. Leave Datebook <* Jan 2003 #> S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21...

  • Page 109: Day View

    Day View To see the events for a specific date, scroll to that date and press VIEW ( Schedule 10:00 MEETING [New Event] Back to month view Event View Select an event and press SELECT ( FRI 13:00 MEETING Duration (None) Alarm time None...
  • Page 110 Add a Datebook Event A title is required for a datebook event. All other information is optional. Notes: • You must create an event to use the reminder alarm. • You must turn on your phone for the reminder alarm to sound.

  • Page 111: Changing Event Information

    Press 9 DONE ( Changing Event Information Find the Feature Press 2 VIEW ( 4 SELECT ( 5 EDIT ( 7 CHANGE ( 8 keypad keys 9 OK ( 10 DONE ( scroll to other fields and enter information as necessary You can set start time, duration, date, repeat interval, and an event...

  • Page 112: Copying An Event

    Copying an Event Find the Feature Press 2 VIEW ( 6 SELECT ( 7 OK ( 8 keypad keys 9 DONE ( 11 DONE ( Deleting an Event Find the Feature > Tools > Datebook scroll to the desired date display the day view scroll to the event open the Datebook Menu...

  • Page 113: Viewing And Dismissing An Event Reminder

    Press left or right 2 VIEW ( 6 SELECT ( 7 YES ( Viewing and Dismissing an Event Reminder When you set a reminder alarm for an event, the phone displays an event reminder and sounds a reminder alarm. When your phone displays the event reminder and sounds the reminder alarm: Press QUIT...

  • Page 114: Alarm Clock

    If you have more than 1 event set up for the same time, the phone displays each event in sequence. As you view and dismiss each event reminder, the next one is displayed. Changing the Datebook Setup You can set the length of time that events are stored. Find the Feature Alarm Clock Your phone includes an alarm clock which you can set up...

  • Page 115: Calculator

    Turning Off the Alarm When the alarm is activated, your phone rings or vibrates (depending on the alarm ring alert setting for the current ring style), and displays the time and alarm title. The alarm is programmed to ring for 30 minutes, or until you perform 1 of the following operations.

  • Page 116: Calculating Numbers

    Calculating Numbers Press 1 number keys 3 SELECT ( The calculator can perform the following functions: Function ÷ enter a number scroll to select a calculator function perform the function Description Insert a decimal point. Clear the calculation. Clear entry Add.

  • Page 117: Converting Currency

    Function Description Change the entry’s sign (positive/negative). Converting Currency The currency converter works just like the calculator, but uses the $ (currency) function: Find the Feature Press 1 number keys 2 OK ( 3 number keys 5 SELECT ( > Calculator >...

  • Page 118: Security

    Security Locking the SIM Card Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) code protects the information stored on your SIM card. When the SIM card is locked, you must enter your SIM card PIN code to unlock the SIM card each time you turn on the phone or nsert the SIM card in the phone.

  • Page 119: Unblock The Sim Card Pin2 Code

    Caution: If the unblocking attempt is tried unsuccessfully 10 times, the SIM card is permanently disabled and your phone displays SIM Disabled . Press * * 0 5 * 2 keypad keys 3 OK ( 4 keypad keys 5 OK ( 6 keypad keys 7 OK ( Unblock the SIM Card PIN2 Code...
  • Page 120 unblocking key (PUK2) code, which you can obtain from your service provider. Press * * 0 5 2 2 keypad keys 3 OK ( 4 keypad keys 5 OK ( 6 keypad keys 7 OK ( open the PIN2 unblocking editor enter the PUK2 code submit the PUK2 code enter a new SIM card...

  • Page 121: News And Entertainment

    News and Entertainment Micro-Browser The micro-browser lets you access Web pages and Web-based applications on your phone. Contact your service provider to set up access, if necessary. Note: Your phone may use a high-speed GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) network connection. This type of connection is identified by disappears when you start a micro-browser session.
  • Page 122 Shortcut: If you open a text message with a Web address (URL) embedded in it, you can press launch the micro-browser and go directly to the URL. If you are unable to establish a network connection with the micro-browser, contact your service provider. Interacting With Web Pages Press SELECT...
  • Page 123 Storing a Picture or Animation File Press Menu Key 3 SELECT ( Note: When you apply an animation as a wallpaper image, only the first frame of the animation is displayed. For more information about using pictures and animations, see pages 57 and 126. Storing a Ring Tone You can store a ring tone on your phone, and apply it as an event alert.
  • Page 124 Press 3 SELECT ( For more information about using sound files, see pages 57 and 80. Selecting or Creating a Proxy Setting Use this feature to select or create a proxy setting, or network connection profile. You can use different proxy settings to connect to the Internet in different ways.
  • Page 125 to your service provider. Some settings may not be available for all phone models. Setting Description Name proxy setting name default home page Home Page WAP IP 1 primary WAP gateway IP address WAP Port 1 primary WAP port number WAP IP 2 secondary WAP gateway IP address...
  • Page 126 Setting CSD Setting Description specify the following: CSD No. 1 —primary phone number used to set up a CSD connection User Name 1 —user name for primary CSD number Password 1 —password for primary CSD number Speed 1 — connection speed for primary CSD number Line Type 1 —line type (modem or...
  • Page 127 Running the Micro-Browser in the Background Some phones are set to run a micro-browser session in the background when the phone registers with a network. This lets your phone display information services messages sent by your service provider (such as stock updates, news headlines, or sports scores).

  • Page 128: Games

    Games Find the Feature Press 2 SELECT ( Viewing Images Your phone contains pictures and animations that you can insert into text messages, and use as wallpaper and screen saver images. Downloading Pictures To download a picture or animation from the micro-browser, see page 120.
  • Page 129 You cannot rename, delete, or view details about predefined images. Find the Feature Press 2 SELECT ( The Images Option menu can include the following options: Option Delete Send in Message Details > More > Media Center > Images scroll to the picture view the picture scroll to view the previous/ next picture...

  • Page 130: Creating Ring Tones

    Option Rename View Free Space Creating Ring Tones Your phone provides you with 8 channels to create a ring tone. You can create and store custom ring tones on your phone. The ring tones appear in the list of available alerts. Creating a Tone Find the Feature Press...
  • Page 131 Press 5 BACK ( ), then , and SELECT 6 keypad keys 7 OK ( Entering Notes To create a new ring tone, use the keypad keys to enter notes. Each entry includes 3 parts: • the length—the higher the number, the longer the note is held •...
  • Page 132 Notes When you press a key desired note, your phone displays a 3-character sequence. The note is represented by the 2nd character Lengths and Modifiers After you generate the note, press or shorten the note. Press generate a sharp. The length is represented by the 1st character of the 3-character note sequence..
  • Page 133 The length settings correspond to note lengths as follows: Length Setting The default length setting for a new note is 4. Octave After you generate a note, press The octave is represented by the 3rd character of the 3- character tone note sequence. The octave ranges from 4 through 7.
  • Page 134 Octave Setting The default setting for a new note is octave 5. Note Entry Sequence Action 1 Enter a sharp ( necessary. (optional) 2 Press a keypad key to select the note. (required) 3 Set the length after selecting the note. If you do not specify a length, the default length (4) is used.
  • Page 135 Task Action listen to a new Press Channel Option tone as you Play compose it entered. set the type of Press Channel Option instrument to be used for playing from a list of musical instruments. your note Then, when you play the notes sequence you entered, they are played on the instrument you selected.

  • Page 136: Deleting A Tone

    Press 4 SELECT ( 6 EDIT ( 7 keypad keys 8 OK ( Deleting a Tone You cannot delete the predefined ring tones included with your phone. To delete a custom ring tone: Find the Feature Press 4 SELECT ( 5 YES ( Renaming a Tone You cannot rename the predefined ring tones included with...

  • Page 137: Download A Ring Tone

    To rename a custom ring tone: Find the Feature Press 4 SELECT ( 5 keypad keys 6 OK ( Download a Ring Tone You can download custom ring tones from the micro-browser application, or from a text message. To download tones from the micro-browser, see page 120.

  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Check these questions first if your phone does not seem to work properly. If you need additional help, contact the Motorola Customer Call Center at (852) 2506-3888 (Hong Kong). Question Is your battery charged? Is 1 displayed? Have you...
  • Page 139 Question Answer Has the phone Dropping your phone, getting it been damaged, wet, or using a non-Motorola dropped, or battery or battery charger can gotten wet? damage the phone. The phone’s limited warranty does not cover Was a these types of damages.
  • Page 140 Symptom The display shows: Insert SIM Card or Check SIM Card even though I have inserted my SIM card in the phone. The display shows: SIM Blocked How do I unblock my SIM card? The display shows: Enter Unlock Code How do I unlock my phone? My phone...
  • Page 141 Symptom Solution My phone does If the phone displays t or y, not ring. the ringer is turned off. To change the ring style, see page 38. Also, the ringer may be set to Silent set to an audible ring style. To set an audible alert, see page 80.
  • Page 142 Symptom My phone has poor reception and drops calls. I cannot hear others on my phone. I cannot open my text message inbox. How do I see the calls I sent or received? Solution Make sure that your antenna is not bent or damaged.
  • Page 143 Symptom Solution My phone does You must send PIN codes and not send passwords as DTMF tones while voicemail on a call. You can set your phone’s DTMF tones to be Long , commands, Short passwords, or other codes. sending numbers, try changing the DTMF setting.
  • Page 144 Symptom I am unable to record a voice note, voice name, or voice shortcut I launched the micro-browser but the display shows: Network Not Available I launched the micro-browser but the display shows: Server Not Responding Solution Try moving to a quieter location to make your voice recording.

  • Page 145: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    Specific Absorption Rate Data This model phone meets the 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.
  • Page 146 The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. CENELEC is a European Union standards body. Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.

  • Page 147: Index

    Index accessories 17 alarm clock 112 alert creating 128 defined 38 downloading 60, 120 setting 61, 80, 121 turning off 23, 24 animation downloading 60, 120 inserting in message 55, managing 126 screen saver 41, 60, 121 wallpaper 40, 60, 121 answering a call 24, 39 appointments.
  • Page 148 forwarding 89 international access code making 23 received calls list 46 receiving 24 recent calls 46 storing 46 timing 94 unanswered call 47 call cost information 96 Failed message 44 call call timers 94 call waiting 51 caller ID 44 calling line identification.
  • Page 149 emergency number 45 end key 1, 23, 24 ending a call 23, 24 Enter Unlock Code message 35, 37 event alert 80 exchange rate, calculating external display 34 fixed dial 92 flashing cursor 28 flip activating 24 external display 34 open to answer 39 screen saver 41 forwarding calls 89...
  • Page 150 menu 1, 27 power 1, 22 right soft key 1, 26, 83 send 1, 23, 24, 46 voice 1 volume control 1 keypad answering calls 39 backlight 42 volume, setting 81 language, setting 84 left soft key functions 1, 26 personalizing 83 lock phone 35...
  • Page 151 missed call indicator 47 Missed Calls message 48 my telephone number 24, network settings 98 notepad 48 number storing in phonebook 71 storing your number 38 viewing your number 24 numeric text entry method 1-touch dial setting preference 79 using 49 optional accessory, defined optional feature, defined 17 outbox 58...
  • Page 152 attaching two numbers capacity, checking 78 copying entries 77 creating an entry 71 deleting an entry 76 dialing a number 74 editing an entry 75 email address, storing 71 entry details 70 number, storing 71 1-touch dial 49 primary number, setting ringer ID 72, 81 speed dial number 49, 72 voice name, recording 73...
  • Page 153 setting 23, 38 ring style indicators 39 ring style, personalizing 80 ring tone creating 128 downloading 60, 120 inserting in message 55, setting as event alert 61, ringer ID setting 72 turning on/off 81 ringer volume, setting 23, screen saver 41, 60, 121 security code changing 36 default 36...
  • Page 154 inserting in message 55, speed dial number, setting 72 using 49 standby time, increasing 41, 42 storing a call 46 symbol chart 34 symbol text entry method 33–34 tap method text entry 30 telephone number storing in phonebook 71 storing your number 38 viewing your number 24 text block cursor 28...
  • Page 155 dialing a number 75 illustration 1 recording a voice name voice message waiting indicator 50 voice name dialing 75 indicator 70 recording 73 voice shortcut 86 voicemail 50 volume earpiece 23 keypad 81 ringer 23, 81 volume keys 1 wallpaper 40, 60, 121 Web pages 119 Web sessions using 122...

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