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Options Menu † Access Internet Phone Book Voice Dialling Personal Numbers Call Related † Show Services Features Show Battery Meter Last Ten Calls † Restrict My Phone Number My Phone Number(s) †...
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Special Keys Adjust Ringer Volume Press to turn phone on and off. Press increase or decrease the ringer volume. Press to accept call, setting, option,... Press to reject call, setting, option,... Recording a VoiceNote™...
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Welcome Congratulations on your selection of a mobile phone from Motorola, the world leader in cellular technology. The Motorola Timeport 260 is packed with features that help you stay in touch and in control. Specifically, this phone provides you with a state- of-the-art wireless data feature via a breakthrough technology known as General Packet Radio Service (GPRS).
Understanding this Manual Many of your phone options are accessed by a simple menu system. A full description of the menus and how to move around them is covered in the next section Menu Navigation. When the manual describes the use of each menu item, it will be assumed that you are familiar with the menu system.
Menu Navigation A large number of your phone's options are accessed by using menus which use a common approach for selection, change and cancellation. Please read this section carefully before attempting to access a menu option.
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Menu Navigation - A Working Example The following steps will take you through how to switch the Extended Menus option on: 1 When the phone is in the standby mode, press the key.
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The settings for some menu features cannot be changed. Total Customer Satisfaction At Motorola, Total Customer Satisfaction is a top priority. If you have a question, a suggestion or a concern about your Motorola Cellular Phone, Motorola wants to hear from you.
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English Introduction In no event shall Motorola be liable for damages nor loss of data in excess of the purchase price nor for any incidental special or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, to the full extent such may be disclaimed by law.
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Motorola that there is no fault with the Product. Motorola specifically disclaims any responsibility for any damage, whether or not to Motorola equipment, caused in any way by the use of the Personal Communicator, accessories, software applications and peripherals (specific examples include, but are not limited to:...
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(200) charges. The warranty for Motorola rechargeable batteries becomes void if (i) the batteries are charged other than by Motorola approved battery chargers specified for the charging of the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, (iii) the battery is used in equipment or services other than the cellular telephone equipment for which it is specified.
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Safety and General Information Important information for the efficient and safe operation of your phone ...11 About Your Phone, Battery and SIM Card Introduces your phone, explains how to charge and maintain batteries, explains about your SIM Card...15 Making and Receiving Phone Calls Explains how to make single or conference calls, how to redial, how to transfer a call, and how to end a call...25 Using Voice Features...
0.063 watts to 1.58 watts. Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Your Motorola Personal Communicator is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: •...
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FCC RF exposure guidelines. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 cm) from your body when transmitting. Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories, look in the accessory section of this manual. English Safety and General Information...
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• use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • turn the Personal Communicator OFF immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.
This product is in conformance with the requirements of the applicable EU Council Directives. Declarations of Conformance with the requirements are located at: Motorola Ltd. Personal Communications Sector - Europe, Middle East and Africa Midpoint, Alençon Link Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7PL...
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About Your Phone, Battery and SIM Card Special Keys Turns the phone on and off. Accept call, setting, option. Reject call, setting, option. Enter the Quick Access menu. Press to access the Options and Phone Book menus. Press both simultaneously to lock the keypad on flipless models;...
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The Start/Stop Record Button The Start/Stop Record button ( ) is on the right hand side of your phone. Press it to start and stop recording VoiceNotes™. Refer to Using VoiceNotes™ for more information. The Display The display on your phone can show alphanumeric characters as...
Setting up the RS-232 Serial Data Port The RS-232 serial data port requires a Motorola 3-pin RS-232 serial data cable. This is available from your Motorola stockist. To connect the cable to your external device, please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.
(over 60°C), for example behind glass in very hot, direct sunlight. Only Motorola Original Accessory batteries can be charged in the phone or the optional desktop charger. This is to protect you and your phone from the risks of incorrect charging.
Removing Your Battery Switch off your phone before removing the battery. Failure to do so may damage your phone memory. 1 Press the release catch on the battery compartment and lift off the cover.
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Charging Your Battery Using the Travel Charger The travel charger can power the phone and charge a fitted battery. Ensure that the local mains voltage at your location matches that of your travel charger. Fit a battery onto your phone.
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Desktop Charging Your Battery The Desktop Charger is an optional accessory that allows you to charge both the battery fitted in your phone and a spare battery at the same time. Batteries charge in about 2 to 3 hours, depending on the battery.
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Battery Indicators Your Motorola cellular phone includes the Motorola Expert Performance ( ) charging system. This enables the charging circuits in both the phone and the optional ( ) desktop charger to communicate directly with the battery. Based on this...
Your SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card was supplied by your Cellular Service Provider when you bought your phone. You will not be able to make or receive calls if you do not have a SIM card inserted in your phone.
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4 Place the SIM card into the recess in the base of the phone so that the notch is in the bottom right-hand corner. 5 Replace the SIM cover, then press and slide it to the right to lock it into place.
Making and Receiving Phone Calls Switching the Phone On and Off To switch the phone on or off, press and hold the key. If VibraCall™ is selected, the phone will vibrate when it is switched If you switch the phone on and there is no SIM card inserted, you will be asked to insert one.
Making a Phone Call To make a phone call, your phone must be switched on and unlocked. It will not be possible to make a phone call unless you are in an area where there is a GSM900, 1800 or 1900 service.
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One-Touch Dialling Phone Book Numbers To quickly retrieve and dial a number stored in the first nine locations of your Phone Book , press and hold the appropriate digit key. For example, pressing and holding will dial the phone number stored in location 2 of your Phone Book.
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GSM Emergency Calls The world-wide GSM standard provides a single, uniform number, 112, to dial in cases of emergency. Provided that your phone has found a network, you will be able to make an emergency call.
Receiving a Phone Call To receive a phone call: • Your phone must be switched on and unlocked. • You must be in an area where there is GSM900, 1800 or 1900 service.
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In-Call Menu The “In-Call” menu provides access to additional functionality during a call. English Making and Receiving Phone Calls Entering the In-Call Menu The “In-Call” menu is accessed by pressing the key during a call.
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End Held Call This option will terminate a held call. End Current And Held Call This option will terminate all connected calls. Switch Calls This option allows you to switch between the active call and the call that is on hold.
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Call Holding and Call Waiting Your phone supports the GSM options of Call Holding and Call Waiting. Using these options you can place a current phone call on hold and accept an incoming call or start a second call (See ‘Call Waiting’...
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Your phone is still working on a previous command. Wait a short time before repeating the command. Anonymous The person who is calling you has blocked their number from appearing on your phone. Unavailable The network is unable to provide the caller’s number.
Making a Conference Call This option joins the active call with a held call. With Conference Call, you can have a conference with up to five other telephones. At any time during your call, you can add, disconnect or separate individuals from the Conference Call using other “In-Call”...
Transfer Call Transfer Call transfers a call to another telephone. There are two ways to transfer a call; before or after the third party is connected. Availability depends on the type and settings of the SIM card, and/or your subscription to this feature.
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English Making and Receiving Phone Calls...
Using VoiceNotes™ The VoiceNotes™ feature allows you to record up to 3 minutes of personal voice messages or to record part of a phone call. This is useful when you don't have a pen and paper to hand for taking directions or a message.
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If you selected Play VoiceNotes from the Quick Access Menu and no VoiceNotes™ have been saved, the display will show No VoiceNotes and the phone will return to its idle state. If you press (top) during playback, the message will start to replay from the beginning.
Using Voice Activation With Voice Activation, you can call up a phone number or activate a Quick Access feature with a single spoken command. The single spoken command is called a Voice Tag. You can assign Voice Tags to call any of the Phone Book numbers in your phone memory (up to a maximum of 25), and you can also assign Voice Tags to activate any of the Quick Access...
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Press OK When Ready Press to continue. 5 Say Name After Tone... Wait for the tone to finish and then say the name as you did in step 3 above. For best results, use in an area with minimal wind or background noise.
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Voice Activation using the Smart button ( ) Press If there is a Phone Book entry with a Voice Tag, the following prompt appears: 1 Say Name After Tone... Wait for the tone to finish and then say the name. For best results, use in an area with minimal wind or background noise.
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As an alternative, you can also assign a key using the Quick Access key ( ). See Using the Quick Access Menu. Add or Edit Voice Tag Select this option to add a Voice Tag to the Quick Access feature or to overwrite an existing Voice Tag.
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Using Voice Activation with Quick Access Features To activate a Quick Access feature using Voice Activation: 1 Press If there is a Quick Access feature with a Voice Tag, the following prompt appears: 2 Say Name After Tone...
† Access Internet Phone Book Voice Dialling Personal Numbers Call Related † Show Services Features Show Battery Meter Last Ten Calls † Restrict My Phone Number My Phone Number(s) † Call Diverting †...
Access Internet Access Internet is a network and subscription-dependent feature. Contact your service provider for details about the mobile internet services based on the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) technology that they provide. Your phone has mobile internet access.
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Takes you to the MyMotorola.com web site. Motorola Home Returns you to the home page provided by your service provider. Mark site Allows you to add a site to your Bookmarks folder.
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Configuring Profiles 1 Scroll up or down using the key to highlight Setup and press to select it. You will be presented with the following options: 1> [Profile 1] 2> [Profile 2] 3>...
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Configuring GPRS 1 Scroll down using the key to GPRS and press select it. You will be presented with the following options: 1 APN: 2 Username: 3 Password: 2 Scroll down using the key to APN: and press select it.
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4 Scroll down using the key to Password: and press to select it. You will be prompted to enter the Password. Press and hold to clear the field and enter the Password which may be provided by your ISP.
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Initialising your Internet Account for the first time To provide the highest level of security for your Internet capable phone, an added security feature has been implemented. Your phone will automatically lock for internet use with the first SIM card used.
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CSD/GPRS Mobile Internet Session Press . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. • GPRS - No in call icon • CSD - In call icon displayed The menu option Access Internet starts a mobile internet session.
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Ending a Mobile Internet Session Press the key repeatedly until the Internet home page appears. Press again to end the mobile internet session. You can also press the smart key to end the mobile internet session.
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The Phone Book Menu English Using the Options Menu...
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What is the Phone Book? You can store names and telephone numbers as entries in an electronic 'Phone Book'. These entries are stored in the Personal Numbers list in your phone or SIM card's memory, and in the Fixed Dial list on your SIM card.
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Entering Text on Your Phone You use the phone keypad ( ) to enter text on your phone. However, there are three different ways to enter text: iTAP™: Press a key to generate a character and a dynamic dictionary uses this to build and display a set of word or name options.
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Selecting a Text Entry Method You can select a text entry method whenever you need to edit text, for example: • in the phone book (Enter Name, Enter Number) • in the message editor •...
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iTAP - Locking a Word You lock a word to give yourself a better selection of text options or to stop the dynamic dictionary from changing the core text you are using. The core text can change if you create a word that is not in the dynamic dictionary.
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How to Enter Text in Tap Mode In Tap Mode, each key has a number of different characters assigned to it. See ‘Table of Characters’. When you press the same key several times, you scroll through the assigned characters.
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Find Entry By Name Press and say the Voice Tag name after the tone. Press and use the volume button to scroll to the stored number, or press the appropriate digit key to skip to a particular letter.
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The Options for ‘Find Entry By ...’ Once a Phone Book entry has been selected, it can be called, modified or deleted. If the Phone Book entry is in phone memory, you can also add, edit or delete the Voice Tag.
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Check Capacity This option is used to check the number of free Phone Book entries in the phone or SIM card memory areas. Check Phone Capacity, Check SIM Capacity Once selected, a timed message XX Unused Locations displays the requested information.
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Last Calls Received Press . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. Select this option to redial the phone number of any one of the last ten calls received.
My Phone Number(s) This option allows you to access your cellular phone, fax and data numbers so that you can retrieve or modify them when required. For example, if you have difficulty remembering your cellular phone number, store it with the name My Phone and then you will be able to retrieve the number as required.
Setup Fixed Dialling This option allows you to switch Fixed Dialling on or off and to enter or change entries in the Fixed Dial list. You will be prompted to enter your PIN2 security code when you select this option.
Call Related Features Menu Menu Navigation Items shown in Italics are available only when Extended Menus are switched on. Call Related † Availability depends on the type and settings of the Features SIM card and/or your subscription to these services where available.
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Restrict My Phone Number 'Restrict My Phone Number' is a network feature. You will need to subscribe to one of the two Caller Line Identification restriction features with your Cellular Service Provider. Show ID on Next Call Your phone number is sent with the next attempted call, after this your phone number will not be sent until you re-select this...
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After selecting any of the call divert options there will be a short delay while the phone asks the network for the current setting. Divert Voice Calls This option will allow you to set your phone to Divert When Unavailable, Divert All Voice Calls or Detailed Diverting.
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Divert Data Calls This option will enable you to divert all Data calls to a single number. The option has two settings, On or Off. If you change the setting to On, you will be asked to enter a diversion phone number using the digit keys.
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Call Barring Call barring is a network feature which can be used to selectively bar outgoing and incoming calls. If you change the barring setting, you may be asked to enter your barring password.
Messages Menu Your phone supports the two GSM message features: Short Message Services (SMS) and Cell Broadcast. SMS Messages These are text messages that are sent specifically to and from your phone number. When an SMS message is received, your phone: 1 Displays the received message animation and makes three short alert tones (depending on the ‘Ring or Vibrate’...
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Cell Broadcast Messages These are general messages that your service provider broadcasts to all phones in a geographic area. Your phone can only receive a cell broadcast message when it is in idle mode. The messages are broadcast in numbered 'channels'.
The voicemail number is entered using the ‘Voicemail Number’ option in the Message Settings menu. Received Messages Press . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. This option is used to view and manage any SMS messages that have been sent to your phone number.
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Outgoing Messages Press . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. This option is used to view and manage any outgoing messages. These messages will be stored on your SIM card. When you select this option, your phone displays the total number of messages.
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Message Editor Press . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. The Message Editor is used to edit the currently selected message and then to either send the modified message or store it in your Outgoing Messages list.
Language List Availability depends on the type and settings of the SIM card, and/or your subscription to this feature where available. This option allows you to select different languages for Cell Broadcast messages.
Phone Setup Menu Phone Setup (Extended Menus - Off) † Select Phone Line Adjust Ring Volume Ring Or Vibrate Ring Only Vibrate Only Vibrate Then Ring No Ring Or Vibrate Set Ringer Tone Standard Tone †...
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Select Phone Line Press . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. This option allows you to switch between Line 1 and Line 2. Availability depends on the type and settings of the SIM card, and/or your subscription to this feature.
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Set Ringer Tone 2 This option sets the tone your phone will make when an incoming call is received on Line 2. This option will not appear if you do not subscribe to Line 2. Set Message Alert Tone This option sets the tone your phone makes when it receives an SMS message.
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Automatic Lock This option can be used to automatically lock your phone each time it is switched on. The option has two settings, On or Off. Lock Now This option can be used to immediately lock your phone. Once selected, your phone will be unusable until the unlock code is entered.
The 'Require SIM Card PIN' option must be set to On and you must enter the old PIN code before you can proceed. You will be asked to enter a new, four to eight digit code to replace the old PIN code.
Extended Menus Press and hold . Extended Menus will be temporarily activated until you exit the Options menu. This option is used to switch the extended menus on or off. If the extended menu option is switched off, you will not be able to access any of the extended features.
Phone Status Status Review This option can be used to view the current setting of menu options. When selected, your phone will display a list of menu items which have been changed from the default setting. Press the key to view the next item.
Network Selection Menu Network Selection In order for the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. The phone can handle any of the following types of network: combined GSM 900/1800, and GSM 1900.
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Change Band Press . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. Phones purchased in the USA default to the GSM 1900 band.
Network Search These options determine how often your phone tries to register with a network and how the attempt is made. Registration Preferences This option determines how the phone tries to register with a network.
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Show List of Networks This option is used to display the networks you have stored in your preferred list. In addition, pressing the key will select the currently displayed entry and enter a move/delete sub-menu. When 'Move to New Location' is selected you will be asked to enter a new location for the selected network.
Call Meters Menu English Using the Options Menu Call Metering Your phone has an internal metering system which can be used to provide you with individual and total call times or costs. Call cost information is only available if you receive the Advice of Charge service.
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Show Call Charges This feature allows you to display the cost of your calls or the amount of credit remaining. The figures are in phone units or currency depending on the setting of the Set Charge Type option.
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Set In-Call Display This feature allows you to specify whether the time or charge meters are displayed during a call. If you do not have the Advice of Charge service, then only the time meter is available. If a total charge limit has been set, then the in-call display always shows your remaining credit.
Set Charge Type This option defines whether charge information is displayed as either phone units or currency. Units Sets the charge type to phone units. Currency Sets the charge type to currency. You will be prompted to enter the Currency Name.
This option is used in conjunction with the 'Automatic Answer' option and a car kit, to transfer call conversation to external microphones and speakers. It is available only with selected car kits. Contact your Motorola representative for further details. This option has two settings, On or Off.
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Safety Timer This option can be used to keep the phone on for a set period after the vehicle ignition has been turned off. This prevents the vehicle's battery from becoming drained and saves you from having to re-enter PIN and Unlock codes after every short stop.
Using the Quick Access Menu The menu shown above represents the default setting supplied with your phone. Although the features in your phone are available through easy access menus, some of the most commonly used features are also available in the Quick Access menu.
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Add to SIM? You will be prompted to enter a phone number and then a name. If you already had a number displayed, it will automatically be re-displayed when you select this feature. The number will be stored in the next available SIM card location.
Add to Phone? You will be prompted to enter a phone number and then a name. If you already had a number displayed, it will automatically be re-displayed when you select this feature. The number will be stored in the next available phone memory location.
Change Band? Use this option to change the band of operation for your phone. See Network Selection Menu for more information. My Motorola? Use this option to start your mobile internet session and access the MyMotorola.com web site. See Access Internet for more information.
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• Divert Voice Call • Adjust Contrast • Activate IR Port • Access Internet • My Motorola 1 Availability depends on the type and settings of the SIM card and/or your subscription to these services where available. Using the Quick Access Menu 99...
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The following accessories have been designed to work with your phone. Additional accessories may be available and are packaged separately. Please refer to your local service provider or retail outlet for more information. Desktop Charger The Desktop Charger allows you to charge a battery fitted in a phone and a spare battery at the same time.
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Vehicle Handsfree System The Standard Vehicle Handsfree System includes a phone holder and battery charger, and provides handsfree operation. A tri-band antenna should be specified when installing a Vehicle Handsfree System for use with tri-band phones.
You can’t switch your phone on Check the battery. Is it charged, properly fitted and are the contacts clean and dry? See ‘Important Battery Information’. You can’t make calls Check the signal strength meter in the display. If the signal is weak, move to an open space or, if you are in a building, move closer to a window.
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Check the battery temperature. If it is warm, let it cool before recharging. Is it an old battery? Battery performance will decline after several years use. Replace the battery. Are you using a Motorola original battery? Your charging system may not be able to communicate with your battery. See ‘Your Battery’.
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Batteries Charging ...18 Access Internet ...46 Desktop charging ...21 Accessories ...101 Fitting ...19 Accessory setup menu ...92 Low battery warning ...18 Activate IR Port Maintaining ...18 Setting up ...17 Removing ...19 Using ...80 Battery charge indicator ...16 Add entry...
Contrast Adjust Contrast ...80 Fault finding ...103 adjusting ... 98 Find entry by location ... 60 Find entry by name ... 60 Find new network ...87 Delete Fitting your battery ...19 Last ten calls ...