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The Motorola Rival™ A455 is packed with the TELUS Wireless services you love, and lets your keyboard dominate the social scene! • Send fast messages—Open the slider and use shortcut keys to send IM ( ) or text messages ( )—see page 19.
this guide symbols in this guide This means a feature is network or subscription dependent, and may not be available in all areas. Contact your service provider for more information. This means a feature requires an optional accessory.
your phone your phone the important keys & connectors Lock/Unlock Key Avoid accidental key presses. Voice Key Volume Keys Press for voice dial, Speaker Key hold for voice record. Dialpad Key Back Key MicroUSB Port Camera Key Send Key End Key Make &...
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your phone Fri 12/10/10 12:00 pm Fri 12/10/10 12:00 pm Center Select Key Message Message Messaging MENU MENU MENU Contacts Contacts Contacts Open menu & select. Left Touch Key Right Touch Key Fri 12/10/10 12:00 pm Fri 12/10/10 12:00 pm Center Touch Key Message Message...
main menu Contacts Messaging main menu • New • Voicemail • Contact List • Create Message • Groups • Inbox • Speed Dial • Messenger 2.0* • My Email 2.0* Multimedia • Outbox • TELUS mobile music • Drafts • TELUS mobile radio Games &...
basics basics here are some basics to get you started turn it on & off – Press and hold for a few seconds to turn the phone on/off. make & answer calls To make a call with the slider closed, press the Lock/Unlock Key ( ) on the right side of the phone to unlock the...
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basics volume & directional keys Press the Center Select Key ( ) to select items or perform the function at the bottom center of your display (such as OK). Press the Directional Key ( ) up, down, left, or right to scroll to and highlight menu options.
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basics store contacts Open the slider. From the home screen, use the keyboard to enter a phone number. Touch Save. Select Create New Contact. Tip: With the slider open, press to save the contact. Select an entry type. Use the keyboard to enter a name and other details for the phone number.
basics call or text contacts From the home screen, touch Contacts. Scroll to the contact. To search for a contact, touch the first letter of the contact’s name. If an entry has more than one phone number, press left or right to choose a number. To call, press ¯...
home screen home screen you can always go home The home screen appears when you turn on the phone, – or any time you press status indicators Status indicators appear at the top of your screen: Status Indicators ❙❙❙❙ ò ❙❙❙❙...
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home screen Bars indicate battery strength Master Volume is Silent All Master Volume is Alarm Only Master Volume is Vibrate On Handsfree speaker is on Missed call É New message Number of calendar events Ò New voicemail message An alarm has been set Bluetooth™...
calls calls it’s good to talk For the basics, see page 8. redial a number ¯ From the home screen, press to see All Calls. Scroll to ¯ the entry you want to call and press the again. handsfree To activate the handsfree speaker during a call, press and hold the Speaker Key ( ) on the left side of the phone.
calls emergency calls To call an emergency number, open the slider, enter the emergency number, and ¯ press Your service provider programs emergency phone numbers, (such as 911), that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked. Emergency numbers vary by country.
phonebook phonebook got their number? now do more To store and call contacts, see page 10. edit or delete contacts Open the slider, from the home screen, touch Contacts. Use the keyboard to enter the first letters of a contact you want. To edit the contact, touch Options >...
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phonebook add a ringtone for a contact From the home screen touch Contacts. Scroll to the entry, press to view the entry, then press Options > Edit Contact. Scroll to Call Ringer ID > Options > Call Ringer ID. Scroll to the ringtone and press .
phonebook speed dial contacts To set a speed dial number for a contact: From the home screen press > Contacts > Speed Dial. Scroll to a speed dial number and touch Set. Scroll to the contact and press When your phone asks Set Contact as Speed dial?, select Yes.
messages messages sometimes it’s better 2 say it in a message text messages create & send text messages Open the slider. From the home screen, press the Messages Key ( ) at the bottom of the keyboard. Use the keyboard to enter contact names, press twice to enter numbers, or touch Add to choose recipients.
messages receive text messages When you receive a text message, you can View Now or View Later. To view all received messages: From the home screen touch Messaging > Inbox. Scroll to a message (the newest ones are first). To read the message, press ¯...
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messages email From the home screen touch Messaging > My Email 2.0. If My Email 2.0 does not work for your account, you can access browser-based email with Wireless Web. Choose your email provider and log in. For more information, contact your email provider. instant messages (IM) Open the slider.
text entry text entry think keyboard, now think smaller Open the slider and use the keyboard to type. Left Touch Key Right Touch Key NEW TXT MESSAGE NEW TXT MESSAGE 1/10 Text: 0/140 Touch here or press the Center Options Options Send SEND...
tips & tricks tips & tricks good to know Do This use home Press up, down, or left (to change screen shortcuts, see page 25). shortcuts lock keys & Press the Lock/Unlock Key ( ) on the display to right side of the phone (page 4). To prevent key unlock the phone, open the slider, presses...
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tips & tricks improve battery life • To make your backlight turn off sooner: With the slider closed, from the home screen press > Settings > Display > Backlight > Display or Keypad, then select 5 seconds. • To turn off Bluetooth™ power when you’re not using it: With the slider closed, from the home screen press the >...
personalize personalize add your personal touch ringtone Find it: with the slider closed, from the home screen press > Settings > Sounds display settings Find it: with the slider closed, from the home screen, press > Settings > Display shortcuts To use a home screen shortcut, scroll to it and press To change your shortcuts, press >...
photos photos see it, capture it, send it! take photos With the slider closed, press the Camera Key ( on the right side of your phone (page 4). Note: Your camera display may look a little different. See more Open your 1280x1024 options.
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photos To take the photo, press the Camera Key ( touch Capture, or The picture is automatically saved: • To view the photo, touch Pictures. • To send the photo, touch Pictures > Options > Send. • To discard the photo, touch Pictures > Options >...
videos videos see it, believe it, share it! record videos With the slider closed, press the Camera Key ( on the right side of your phone (page 4), then press Options > Switch to Camcorder. Note: Your camcorder display may look a little different.
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videos Touch the Right Touch Key (Pause) to temporarily stop recording. Touch the Right Touch Key (Resume) to continue. To stop recording, press Stop ( ) or the Camera Key ( • To save the video in My Videos, touch the Center Touch Key (Save).
music music listen to your favorite songs... play music TELUS mobile music lets you browse, preview and download music directly to your phone so you can listen to your favorite tunes while on the go. For more information , visit www.telusmobility.com/music. get music Just load your favorite music onto your computer, then transfer the music from the computer to your...
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music materials in which you own the copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally permitted to copy. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any material, please contact your legal advisor. load music onto your computer You can purchase Microsoft®...
Set your phone to Mass Storage mode by pressing > Settings > USB Mode > Mass Storage. Attach a Motorola Original USB cable to the mini USB port on your phone and to an available USB port on your computer.
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music transfer music with Windows Media Player Note: Windows Media Player 11 requires Windows XP™ or later to run. If you are using an earlier version of Windows OS, you’ll need to manually transfer music to your phone. Open Windows Media Player 11. Your phone appears in the upper right corner of the Windows Media Player 11 screen.
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music transfer music manually Note: You must have an optional microSD memory card installed in your phone to use TELUS mobile music. TELUS mobile music requires that you format the memory card (see your Getting Started Guide). On your computer, double-click on the “My Computer”...
music TELUS mobile radio™ Find it: > Multimedia > TELUS mobile radio TELUS mobile radio, powered by XM Satellite Radio, gives you access to a wide range of 100% commercial-free music, plus the best in comedy, talk, and entertainment, right on your TELUS mobile phone. For more information, please visit: www.telusmobility.com/mobileradio.
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music option Songs Play a song. Note: All songs are listed here. If a song has Artist, Album, or Genre information, that information is included. Genres Play music by genre (type of music) such as rock or jazz. Search Search for a song by artists and albums. Note: If you can’t find artist, album, or genre information for a song in Artists, Albums, or Genres, the information may...
music music player controls controls pause/play To pause, press To resume play, press again. fast forward Press & hold right. next song right. Press the rewind Press & hold left. previous song Within first two seconds of song, left. press restart song After first two seconds of song, left.
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music listening tips When you’re on the go, you can listen to your music through a wired headset connected to the phone’s microUSB connector or by using a wireless headset. When you're on an airplane or somewhere that calls are prohibited, you can turn off your network and Bluetooth™...
Wireless Web Wireless Web surf the Web from your phone Find it: with the slider closed, from the home screen press > Wireless Web • To select a highlighted link, touch the Left Touch Key (Select). • To enter a Web page address, open the slider, select Go to URL, then enter the Web address (URL).
Bluetooth™ wireless Bluetooth™ wireless lose the wires connect new devices Tip: To see the Bluetooth profiles that your phone supports: With the slider closed, from the home screen press > Tools > Bluetooth, then touch Options > Supported Profiles. With the slider closed, fom the home screen, press >...
Bluetooth™ wireless Tip: For specific information about a device, check the instructions that came with it. For more Bluetooth support, go to www.motorola.com/Bluetoothsupport For maximum Bluetooth security, always connect Bluetooth devices in a safe, private environment. Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction.
tools tools keep up with life add a calendar event With the slider closed, from the home screen press > Tools > Datebook. Scroll to the desired date and touch Add. Open the slider and use the keyboard to enter new appointment name and details.
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tools calculator With the slider closed, from the home screen press > Tools > Calculator. Use the keyboard to enter numbers. • To change to a positive or negative number, press • To select functions, press...
security security keep your phone safe codes & passwords Your phone’s four-digit lock code is originally set to the last four digits of your phone number. To change the lock code: Open the slider. From the home screen, press > Settings >...
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security lock & unlock phone You can lock your phone to keep others from using it. Open the slider. From the home screen, press > Settings > Phone > Security. When prompted, enter the lock code and press Done ( Select Lock Phone Now.
If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/myrival, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/ TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
• Don’t let the phone or battery come in contact with water. Water can get into the phone’s circuits, leading to corrosion. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your carrier or contact Motorola, even if they appear to be working properly.
If you see a message on your display such as Invalid Battery or Unable to Charge, take the following steps: • Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a “Motorola Original” hologram; • If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery;...
• Motorola batteries and charging systems have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. Specific Absorption Rate Your model wireless phone meets the governmental requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or...
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are uncertain about your right to copy any material, please contact your legal advisor. AGPS & Emergency Calls When you make an emergency call, your mobile device can use Assisted Global AGPS & Emergency Calls Positioning System (AGPS) satellite signals to tell the emergency response center your approximate location.
If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when...
In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. If your mobile device offers an airplane mode or similar feature, consult airline staff about using it in flight. Implantable Medical Devices If you have an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, consult your physician before using this mobile device.
When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and do not remove, install, or charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire. Symbol Key Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information follows.
Keep Your Mobile Device and Its Accessories Away From Small Children These products are not toys and may be hazardous to small children. For example: • A choking hazard may exist for small, detachable parts. • Improper use could result in loud sounds, possibly causing hearing injury. •...
Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC-ID:xxxxxx on the product label. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use & Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: Use & Care liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture.
United States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer and professional two-way radios (excluding commercial, government or industrial radios) that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service, Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software...
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(c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage.
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Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated;...
This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box Hearing Aids for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies.
RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using handsfree devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body. Source: WHO Fact Sheet 193 Further information: http://www.who.int/peh-emf Product Registration Online Product Registration: Registration www.motorola.com/us/productregistration...
Registration is not required for warranty coverage. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status.
There is no special handling required by consumers. Privacy & Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone. Privacy & Data Security Because some features of your mobile device may affect your privacy or data...
If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
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• Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to do”...
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Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc.
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