Motorola U6 Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Motorola Manuals
  4. Cell Phone
  5. PEBL U6
  6. Manual
Motorola U6 Manual

Motorola U6 Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for U6:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Service Manual, User Manual
Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless
communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the
Motorola U6 wireless handset. Here is a quick anatomy lesson.
Menu Key
Left Soft Key
Perform function in
lower Left display
Browser Key
Volume Keys
Smart Key
Voice Call
Make and answer
Select menu
Note: The above illustration is for reference only. There may be
slight differences between the appearances of handset and
keys and contents of display used in this manual and those of
your handset. Please refer to your handset for actuality.
calls
items
5-Way Navigation
Key
Scroll through and
select menu items
Right Soft Key
Perform function in
lower right display
Voice Key
Voice dial phone
numbers, open
applications, create
voice records
Send a message.
Power & End Key
Turn on & off,
hang up, exit menus
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Motorola U6

Summary of Contents for Motorola U6

  • Page 1 Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola U6 wireless handset. Here is a quick anatomy lesson. 5-Way Navigation Scroll through and Menu Key select menu items Left Soft Key...

  • Page 2: Check It Out

    check it out! Accessory Connector Port Insert charger & External Display phone accessories See incoming call information Battery Charge & Camera Lens Bluetooth® Indicator Light Handsfree Speaker (on back of phone) features voice dial Press and release voice key, wait for phonebook phone prompt, say “Name Dial”...
  • Page 3 features Press M > Multimedia > Camera, point lens take photo at subject, press the Capture key to take a photo. send photo Send a photo to a phone number or email address: Take photo, press the Store key, select Send In Message.
  • 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. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Page 5 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. Manual Number: 6887370Z18...

  • Page 6: Feature Locator

    feature locator main menu Phonebook Games & Apps á Recent Calls WebAccess • Received Calls • Browser • Dialled Calls • Web Shortcuts • Notepad • Stored Pages • Call Times • History • Call Cost * • Go To URL •...

  • Page 7: Settings Menu

    settings menu Personalise Phone Status • Home screen • My Tel. Numbers • Main Menu • Credit Info/Available * • Voice Dial setup • Active Line * • Skin • Battery Meter • Greeting • Voice Dial Languages • Wallpaper •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    contents check it out!..2 basics ....38 display ... . 38 feature locator .
  • Page 9 ..58 question about the handset caller ID... . 59 functions. Motorola emergency calls ..59 reserves all rights to revise international calls .

  • Page 10: Safety 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 11: Data Operation

    If you do not use one of the body-worn accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its antenna are at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.

  • Page 12: Medical Devices

    Facilities Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft Turn off your wireless device whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. If your device offers a flight mode or similar feature, consult airline staff about use in flight.

  • Page 13: Other Medical Devices

    • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Responsible driving best practices can be found in the “Wireless Phone Safety Tips” at the end of this guide and/or at the Motorola website: www.motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings...

  • Page 14: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    If your phone or battery has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center to determine if it has been damaged. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven.

  • Page 15: Choking Hazards

    Symbol Definition Important safety information will follow. 032374o Your battery or phone should not be disposed of in a 032376o fire. Your battery or phone may require recycling in 032375o accordance with local laws. Contact your local regulatory authorities for more information. Your battery or phone should not be thrown in the trash.

  • Page 16: Repetitive Motion Injuries

    occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: • Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep.

  • Page 17: Recycling Information

    Caring for the Environment by Recycling Information Recycling When you see this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose the product with household waste. Recycling Mobile Phones and Accessories Do not dispose of mobile phones or electrical accessories, such as chargers or headsets, with your household waste.

  • Page 18: Eu Conformance

    European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance EU Conformance 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 Type: MC2-41H14...

  • Page 19: Essentials

    essentials about this guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: Press M > Recent Calls > Dialled Calls This example shows that, from the home screen, you press M to open the menu, highlight and select s Recent Calls, then highlight and select Dialled Calls.

  • Page 20: Battery

    Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. • Always use Motorola Original batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge.

  • Page 21: Battery Installation

    Contact your local recycling center for proper battery disposal. Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. battery installation Your handset is designed to use only Motorola Original™ accessory batteries and accessories. essentials...

  • Page 22: Flip

    battery charging New batteries are not fully charged. Open the protective cover and plug the travel charger into your phone as shown. Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. The battery charge indicator light shows when the battery is charging.

  • Page 23: Turn It On & Off

    To open your phone flip: 1 Firmly grasp the phone body with the flip facing you, and use your thumb to pull down on the side of the flip. 2 Remove your thumb to let the flip spring open. Note: You also can open the flip, without damage, by pulling up at the base like a standard flip phone.

  • Page 24: Make A Call

    To turn off your phone, press and hold for two seconds. make a call Enter a phone number and press to make a call. To “hang up, ” close the flip or press Note: Closing the flip doesn’t end a call when the handsfree speaker is turned on (see page 50).

  • Page 25: Main Attractions

    main attractions You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! voice commands You can use voice commands to make calls, and to open and use some phone applications. Note: Not all phone languages suppport voice recognition and voice commands.
  • Page 26 • Use digit dial to dial any phone number by speaking its digits. Tip: Speak numbers at a normal speed and volume, pronouncing each digit distinctly. Avoid pausing between digits. 1 Press and release the voice key. Your phone prompts you to say a command. 2 Say “Name Dial”...

  • Page 27: Video Clips

    try to place the call again, press the Repeat key, say “Call, ” and clearly speak the name or number. • You can improve voice dial operations by training the phone to recognize your voice. Press M > Settings > Personalise > Voice Dial Setup > Adapt Digits. video clips record video clip Find it: Press M >...

  • Page 28: Video Settings

    2 Press the Capture key to begin video recording. 3 Press the Stop key to stop video recording. • To delete the video clip and return to the active viewfinder, press the Discard key. • To store the video clip, press the Store key. Your store options are Send in Message or Store Only.
  • Page 29 options Go To Videos See video clips stored on your phone. Send In Message Insert a video clip in a new message. Activate the videocamera to record a new video clip. Details See video clip information. Delete Delete marked video clip(s). Move Move video clip(s) to another device, delete original(s) from phone memory.

  • Page 30: Photos

    photos take & send photo Press M > Multimedia > Camera to see the camera viewfinder. Note: The number of pictures remaning is only an estimate. 1 Point the camera lens at the photo subject. 2 Press the Capture key to take a photo. •...

  • Page 31: Multimedia Messages

    self portrait 1 Press M > Multimedia > Camera to activate the camera. 2 Press M > Auto-Timed Capture. 3 Press S left or right to set a five or 10 second timer delay, then press the Start key. 4 Close the flip, and aim the camera lens. 5 When you hear the camera click, open the flip to see your photo.
  • Page 32 photos, sounds, or video clips). You can send the multimedia message to other MMS-capable phones, and to email addresses. Find it: Press M > Messages > New Message > New Multimedia Msg 1 Press keypad keys to enter text on the page (for details about text entry, see page 44).

  • Page 33: Receive A Multimedia Message

    To select a phonebook entry, highlight the entry and press the center key s. Repeat to add other phonebook entries. To enter a new phone number, highlight [New Number] and press s. To enter a new email address, highlight [New Email Address] and press s.

  • Page 34: Bluetooth® Wireless

    Bluetooth® wireless Your phone supports Bluetooth wireless pairing (also called linking or bonding). You can pair your phone with a Bluetooth headset or car kit, or pair your phone with another device to exchange and synchronize files. Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
  • Page 35 Your phone lists the devices it finds within range. 1 Highlight a device in the list and press the Select key. 2 Press the Yes key to pair with the device. 3 If necessary, enter the device passkey (such as 0000) and press the Ok key.
  • Page 36 Note: You can print A4 or US Letter size pages. To print another size, copy the object to a linked computer and print it from there. You cannot print Quick Notes, MMS Templates, or a phonebook Mailing List. 1 On your phone, highlight the object that you want to print, then press M >...
  • Page 37 features switch to Switch to a headset or car kit device during during a call: call M > Use Bluetooth move Move a multimedia object to multimedia another device: object to Highlight the object, press M > Move, device select the device name. Caution: Moving an object deletes the original object from your phone.

  • Page 38: Basics

    basics See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. display The home screen shows when you turn on the phone. To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and Note: Your home screen may look different, depending on your service provider.
  • Page 39 Press S up, down, left, or right in the home screen to open basic menu features. You can show or hide menu icons for these features in the home screen, and change the menu icons that are shown. For more information, see page 73. Status indicators can show at the top of the home screen: 5.
  • Page 40 2 EDGE/GPRS Indicator – Shows when your phone is using a high-speed Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection. Indicators can include: + = GPRS connection = EDGE connection * = GPRS PDP context , = GPRS packet data active available...
  • Page 41 r = text message t = voicemail message s = voicemail & text message 7 Battery Level Indicator – Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when your phone shows Low Battery. 8 Ring Style Indicator – Shows the ring style setting. y = loud ring z = soft ring | = vibrate...

  • Page 42: Menus

    menus From the home screen, press M to open the main menu. Highlighted Menu Games & Apps Feature Icon Exit Select Exit the main menu. Select Highlighted menu feature. Scroll up, down, left, or right. Press Exit menu without center key s to making changes.
  • Page 43 Some features require you to select an option from a list: Dialled Calls Highlighted Option 10) John Smith 9) Lisa Owens 8) Adda Thomas 7) Jack Bradshaw 6) Dave Thompson Press the Back key Press the View key 5) Mary Smith to go back to to see details of 4) Carlo Emrys...

  • Page 44: Text Entry

    text entry Some features let you enter text. For indicator descriptions, see following section. Character Counter Press M to open Flashing cursor sub-menu. indicates insertion point. Cancel Press the Cancel key to exit without making changes. Press # in a text entry screen to select an entry mode: entry modes j or g Your Primary text entry mode can be set to any...
  • Page 45 Tip: WANT TO SHOUT YOUR MESSAGE? Press 0 in a text entry screen to change text case to no capital letters (U), next letter capital (V with k, n, h, or q), or all capitals (T with i, o, f, or l). iTAP®...

  • Page 46: Tap Mode

    • To enter numbers quickly, press and hold a number key to temporarily switch to numeric mode. Press the number keys to enter the numbers you want. Enter a space to change back to iTAP mode. • Press 1 to enter punctuation or other characters. tap mode Press # in a text entry screen to switch to tap mode.

  • Page 47: Numeric Mode

    When you enter three or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter prog your display might show: Press S right to To enter a different Prog accept program. word (such as Press * to reject progress), press...

  • Page 48: Volume

    symbol mode Press # in a text entry screen until you see [. Press a keypad key to show its symbols at the bottom of the display. Highlight the symbol you want, then press the Select key. volume Press the volume keys to: •...

  • Page 49: Smart Key

    smart key The smart key gives you another way to do things. For example, when you highlight a menu item, you can press the smart key to select it (instead of pressing the Select key). The smart key usually does the same thing as the right soft key. To change what the smart key does in the home screen, see page 74.

  • Page 50: Handsfree Speaker

    Tip: Since the microphone and earpiece are hidden when the phone is closed, you’ll have to use a headset or other handsfree device to make and receive calls. Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products.

  • Page 51: Codes & Passwords

    codes & passwords Your phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234. The six-digit security code is originally set to 000000. If your service provider didn’t change these codes, you should change them: Find it: Press M > Settings > Security > New Passwords You can also change your SIM PIN codes.

  • Page 52: Customize

    customize ring style Each ring style profile uses a different set of sounds or vibrations for incoming calls and other events. The Silent profile silences your phone until you set another ring style. Here are the profiles you can choose: y Loud z Soft | Vibrate...

  • Page 53: Time & Date

    time & date You need to set your phone’s time and date to use the datebook. Find it: Press M > Settings > Initial Setup > Time and Date To synchronize the time and date with the network: Press M > Settings > Initial Setup > Time and Date > Autoupdate > On *. To manually set the time and date, turn off Autoupdate, then: Press M >...

  • Page 54: Themes

    Tip: This feature helps save your screen, but not your battery. To extend battery life, turn off the screen saver. Find it: Press M > Settings > Personalise > Screen Saver options Picture Select an image for your screen saver, or None for no screen saver.

  • Page 55: Answer Options

    To save battery life, the backlight can turn off when you’re not using your phone. The backlight turns back on when you open the flip or press any key. To set how long your phone waits before the backlight turns off: Press M >...

  • Page 56: Calls

    calls To make and answer calls, see page 24. turn off a call alert You can press the volume keys to turn off a call alert before answering the call. recent calls Your phone keeps lists of incoming and outgoing calls, even for calls that didn’t connect.

  • Page 57: Redial

    options Store Create a phonebook entry with the number in the No. field. Delete/Delete All Delete one or all entries in the list. Hide ID/Show ID Hide or show your caller ID for the next call. Send Message Open a new text message with the number in the To field.

  • Page 58: Notepad

    1 Press the View key to see the received calls list. 2 Highlight the call you want to return, then press notepad The last set of digits entered on the keypad are stored in notepad memory. This can be the last phone number you called, or a number that you “jot down”...

  • Page 59: Caller Id

    • To connect the two calls, press the Link key. • To end the call on hold, press M > End Call On Hold. To turn the call waiting feature on or off: Find it: Press M > Settings > In-Call Setup > Call Waiting caller ID Calling line identification (caller ID) shows the phone number for an incoming call in your external and...

  • Page 60: International Calls

    Note: Emergency numbers vary by country. Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues. 1 Press the keypad keys to dial the emergency number. 2 Press to call the emergency number.

  • Page 61: Voicemail

    voicemail Your network stores the voicemail messages you receive. To listen to your messages, call your voicemail number. Note: Your service provider may include additional information about using this feature. When you receive a voicemail message, your phone shows the voicemail message indicator t and New Voicemail. Press the Call key to listen to the message.

  • Page 62: Other Features

    other features advanced calling features conference call During a call: Dial next number, press , press the Link key. transfer a call During a call: M > Transfer, dial transfer number, press attach a phone Dial an area code or prefix for a number phonebook number, then: M >...

  • Page 63: Phone Number

    features restrict calls Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: M > Settings > Security > Restrict Calls change phone If you have a dual-line-enabled SIM line card, you can change your line to make and receive calls from your other phone number. M >...

  • Page 64: Phonebook

    features DTMF tones Activate DTMF tones: M > Settings > Initial Setup > DTMF Send DTMF tones during a call: Press number keys. Send stored numbers as DTMF tones during a call: Highlight a number in the phonebook or recent calls lists, then press M >...
  • Page 65 features dial number Call a number stored in the phonebook: Press M > Phonebook, highlight the phonebook entry, press Shortcut: In the phonebook, press a keypad key to jump to entries that begin with the key’s letters, or to search for the entry by name (see following feature).
  • Page 66 features record a When creating a phonebook entry, voice name highlight Voice Name and press the Record key. Press and release the voice key and say the entry’s name (within two seconds). When prompted, press and release the voice key and repeat the name.
  • Page 67 features set ringer ID Assign a distinctive ring alert (ringer ID) for entry to an entry: M > Phonebook > entry M > Edit > Ringer ID > ringer name Note: The Ringer ID option isn’t available for entries stored on the SIM card. To activate ringer IDs: M >...
  • Page 68 features M > Phonebook set category M > Categories > category view view You can show All entries, entries in a predefined category (Business, Personal, General, VIPs), or entries in a category you create. set category Set a distinctive ring alert (ringer ID) to ringer ID sound when you receive calls from entries in a specific category:...
  • Page 69 features set primary Set the primary number for an entry with number or multiple numbers: address Press M > Phonebook, highlight the entry, press M > Set Primary > number or address Tip: In Primary number view mode, you can still peek at other numbers stored for the same name.
  • Page 70 features copy multiple Copy multiple phonebook entries entries between the phone and SIM card: Press M > Phonebook, highlight one entry, press M > Copy > Entries, press the Change key, highlight another entry, press the Add key, repeat as necessary, press the Done key, >...

  • Page 71: Messages

    messages For basic multimedia message features, see page 31. features send text > New Message > New Short Msg message send email > New Message > New Email use a Open a multimedia template with multimedia preloaded content: template > MMS Templates read new When your display shows message or...
  • Page 72 features browser Read messages received by your messages micro-browser: > Browser Msgs info services * Read subscription-based information services messages: > Info Services print message Use Bluetooth® pairing to send a message from your phone to a printer: Press Open your Message Inbox, Email Msgs, Browser Msgs, or Info Services, highlight the message, and press M >...

  • Page 73: Personalise

    personalise features external Set external display orientation: display M > Settings > Initial Setup > External Display > Left Orientation or Right Orientation language Set menu language: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Language scroll Set the highlight bar to stop or wrap around in menu lists: M >...

  • Page 74: Home Screen

    features clock view Show an analog or digital clock in the home screen: M > Settings > Personalise > Home screen > Clock menu view Show the main menu as graphic icons or as a text-based list: M > Settings > Personalise > Main Menu > View main menu Reorder your phone’s main menu: M >...

  • Page 75: Call Times & Costs

    features master reset Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Master Reset master clear Clear all settings and entries you made except SIM card information, downloaded pictures and sound files, and reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M >...

  • Page 76: Data Volumes

    * Network-dependent feature features call times Show call timers: M > Recent Calls > Call Times in-call timer Show time or cost information during a call: M > Settings > In-Call Setup > In-Call Timer call cost Show call cost trackers: M >...

  • Page 77: Handsfree

    handsfree Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products. features speakerphone Activate a connected external speakerphone during a call: Press the Speaker key (if available), or M >...

  • Page 78: Data & Fax Calls

    features charger time Charge the phone for a specified (car kit) time after the ignition is switched off: M > Settings > Car Settings > Charger Time data & fax calls features send data or Connect your phone to the device, then place the call through the device application.

  • Page 79: Personal Organizer

    personal organizer features M > Tools > Alarm Clock set alarm turn off alarm When the display shows an alarm: To turn off the alarm, press the Disable key To set an eight minute delay, press the Snooze key. Press M > Tools > Datebook, highlight the add new day, press s, press M >...
  • Page 80 features send datebook Use Bluetooth® pairing to send a event to datebook event to another phone, another device computer, or device: Press M > Tools > Datebook, highlight the day, press s, highlight the event, press M > Send For more about Bluetooth pairing, see page 34.

  • Page 81: Security

    features M > Tools > Calculator currency M > Exchange Rate > Set the exchange rate converter Go back to the Calculator screen, Input the amount > M > Convert Currency security features SIM PIN Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your display shows SIM Blocked.

  • Page 82: Fun & Games

    fun & games features M > Multimedia > Videos manage video clips Press M to perform various operations on a video clip. M > Multimedia > Pictures manage pictures Press M to perform various operations on a picture. manage Manage ring tones and music that sounds you have downloaded: M >...

  • Page 83: Mymobilesoft.com

    1. All software and applications contained on MyMobileSoft.com are third party products and provided as is. Motorola or its subsidiaries make no representations or warranties, expressly or impliedly. By way of example but not of limitation, Motorola or its subsidiaries make no...
  • Page 84 Motorola or its subsidiaries shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising out of or relating to the use or inability to use the software and applications and services thereof.

  • Page 85: Sar Data

    Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data This model meets international guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
  • Page 86 The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.

  • Page 87: Index

    index brightness 55 browser key 1 accessories 19, 34, 77 browser messages 72 accessory connector port 2 browser. See micro-browser active line indicator 40 active line, change 63 alarm clock 81 calculator 82 alert call set 48, 49, 52 answer 24, 55 turn off 48, 56 end 24 animation 84...
  • Page 88 flip 22, 24, 55 forward calls 62 data call 76, 78 data indicator 39 date, set 53 games 85 datebook 81 GPRS indicator 40 dial a phone number 24, 63, group mailing list 69 dialed calls 56 digit dial 25 display 38, 55, 74 handsfree speaker 2, 50 download media objects...
  • Page 89 language 73 name dial 25 linking. See Bluetooth navigation key 1, 19, 48 wireless network settings 78 location indicator 41 notepad 58 lock number. See phone number application 83 numeric entry mode 47 phone 51 SIM card 83 Low Battery message 41 1-touch dial 60 open to answer 55 optional accessory 19...
  • Page 90 quick dial 63 received calls 56 recent calls 56 redial 57 reminders 73 restrict calls 63 return a call 49, 57 ring style indicator 41 ring style, set 48, 49, 52 ring tone 84 ringer ID 59, 67, 68, 73 ringer volume 48, 73 roam indicator 40 screen saver 54...
  • Page 91 speed dial 62 store phone numbers 64 store your phone number 24 symbol entry mode 48 tap text entry mode 46 telephone number. See phone number text entry 44 text messaging 71 theme 54 time, set 53 timers 76 transfer a call 62 turn on/off 23 unlock application 83...
  • Page 92 voicemail 61 voicemail message indicator 41, 61 volume 48, 73 volume keys 1 wallpaper 53 Web pages 84 Web sessions 84 your phone number 24 index...
  • Page 93 index...
  • Page 94 index...

Table of Contents