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HELLOMOTO Introducing your new Motorola V361 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Left Soft Key Volume Keys Make & answer calls. Go handsfree. Smart Key Open menus. Navigate menus. Select menu items. Right Soft Key Voice dial. Turn on & off, hang up, exit menus.
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Home Screen Service Provider 12:00 Setup Home Camera Press and hold the Power Key u for a few seconds to turn on your phone. Press the Main Menu soft key to open the Main Menu. Press the Navigation Key up, down, left, or right (S) to highlight a menu feature.
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Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or above 45°C/113°F.
essentials CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray- edged pages at the back of this guide. about this guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: M >...
SIM card Caution: Don’t bend or scratch your SIM card. Keep it away from static electricity, water, and dirt. Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains personal information like your phone number and phonebook entries. To insert and use a memory card, see page 20.
Cables and software drivers are available in Motorola Original data kits, sold separately. battery tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use.
• New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. • When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature. When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place.
prompted, enter your 6-digit SIM card PIN code and/or 4-digit unlock code. To turn off your phone, press and hold u for 2 seconds. make a call Enter a phone number and press U to make a call. To “hang up, ” close the flip or press u. answer a call Note: Your phone cannot receive data over an EDGE network while it is playing videos or...
4 Press the Done key to store the number. To edit or delete a Phonebook entry, see page 51. To store an email address, press M > n Phonebook, then press M > New > Email Address call a stored phone number Find it: M >...
main attractions You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! digital audio player Your phone can play and store MP3 and AAC song files. You can use a removable memory card with your phone to store more songs (see page 20).
options Genres Select a type of music to show or play songs. About Show audio player version information. When you select a song, press S left or right to highlight a button at the top of the audio player: play , pause , stop , previous , next , repeat , shuffle visualizer on/off...
3 Press the Tick key to select songs for the playlist. 4 Press the Done key to store the list. Your phone shows the songs in the playlist, and lets you change the order. 5 Press the Grab key to select a song, and press S to move it up or down in the order.
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2 Press the center key s to take the photo in the viewfinder. You can: • Press the Store key to store or send the photo. To send the photo in a message, press Store > Send in Message, enter message text, press Send To, select a recipient, press the center key s, then press Send.
send a stored photo in a message Find it: M > e Messages > Create Message > New Multimedia Msg, then press M > Insert > Picture 1 Scroll to the picture you want and press Insert. 2 Enter the message text and press Send To. 3 Scroll to a recipient address and press the center key s.
Note: You can zoom only before you start recording. The number of clips remaining is an estimate. If you want to send your video in a message, the video length must be set to MMS. To set length, press M > Videos Setup > Video Length. 1 Press the Capture key to start recording the video in the viewfinder.
install a memory card 1 Remove the battery door. 2 Press the memory card into its slot until it clicks into place. 3 Replace the battery door. To remove the memory card, push it in until it clicks again. It begins to slide out, and you can slide it the rest of the way out.
> Default Connection > Memory Card. This directs the USB connection to your memory card. Attach the Motorola Original USB cable to the accessory port on your phone and to an available USB port on your computer. Then follow these steps:...
To transfer data between your phone and computer, you must install the software included with the Motorola Original data kit. See the data kit user’s guide for more information. To make data and fax calls through a connected computer, see page 63.
Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving. Additionally, 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.
2 Press the Yes or OK key to connect to the device. 3 If necessary, enter the device passkey (such as 0000) and press the OK key. When your phone is connected, the Bluetooth indicator E shows in the home screen. Shortcut: When Bluetooth power is on, your phone can automatically connect to a handsfree device you have used before.
Note: Once you connect your phone to a Bluetooth device, that device can start similar Bluetooth connections with your phone. Your display shows the Bluetooth indicator O at the top when there is a Bluetooth connection. receive files from another device Before you try to receive files from another device, make sure your...
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features connect to Connect your phone recognized to a recognized device handsfree device: M > E Bluetooth Link > Handsfree > device name drop Scroll to the device connection name and press the with Drop key. headset or handsfree device switch to During a call, press M >...
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 U. Note: Your home screen may look different from the one below, depending on your service provider.
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Status indicators can show at the top of the home screen: 1. Signal Strength Service Provider 2. EDGE / GPRS 3. Data Styles 4. Roam 1 Signal Strength Indicator – Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. You can’t make or receive calls when ! or ) shows.
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à = Bluetooth™ connection is active 4 Roam Indicator – Shows ã when your phone is seeking or using a network outside your home network. 5 Active Line Indicator – Shows ? to indicate an active call, or > to indicate when call forwarding is on.
text entry Some features let you enter text. indicator descriptions following section. Cancel Flashing cursor indicates Press the Cancel key to insertion exit without making point. changes. Press # in a text entry view to select an entry mode: entry modes j or g Your Primary text entry mode can Press M to p or m Your Secondary text entry mode can...
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iTAP® mode Press # in a text entry view to switch to iTAP mode. If you don’t see j or p, press M > Entry Setup to set iTAP mode as your primary or secondary text entry mode. iTAP mode lets you enter words using one keypress per letter.
• 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.
word. For example, if you enter prog your display might show: Character displays at insertion Prog point. Delete Send To • The first character of every sentence is capitalized. If necessary, press S down to change the character to lowercase before the cursor moves to the next position.
volume Press the volume keys to: • turn off an incoming call alert • change the earpiece volume during calls • change the ringer volume from the home screen Tip: Sometimes silence really is golden. That’s why you can quickly set your ringer to Vibrate or Silent by holding the down volume key in the home screen.
external display When your phone is closed, the external display shows the time, date, status indicators, and notifications for incoming calls and other events. For a list of phone status indicators, see page 29. handsfree speaker You can use your phone’s handsfree speaker to make calls without holding the phone to your ear.
lock & unlock phone You can lock your phone to keep others from using it. To lock or unlock your phone, you need the 4-digit unlock code. To manually lock your phone: Press M > w Settings > Security > Phone Lock >...
customize ring style Each ring style profile uses a different set of sounds or vibrations for incoming calls and other events. Here are the profiles you can choose: y Loud | Vibrate } Vibe Then Ring z Soft † Vibe & Ring { Silent The ring style profile’s indicator shows at the top of your home screen.
1 Scroll to Calls (or Line 1 or Line 2 for dual-line phones), then press the Change key to change it. 2 Scroll to the alert you want, then press the center key s. 3 Press the Back key to save the alert setting. time &...
wallpaper Set a photo, picture, or animation as a wallpaper (background) image in your home screen. Find it: M > w Settings > Personalize > Wallpaper options Press S up or down to select a Picture picture, or select None for no wallpaper.
To set your display brightness: Press M > w Settings > Initial Setup > Brightness. To save battery life, your keypad backlight turns 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 >...
calls To make and answer calls, see page 13. 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.
options Delete Delete the entry. Delete All Delete all entries in the list. Hide ID / Hide or show your caller ID Show ID for the next call. Send Message Open a new text message with the number in the To field.
return a call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and shows X Missed Calls, where X is the number of missed calls. 1 Press the View key to see the received calls list. 2 Scroll to the call you want to return, then press U.
placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues. 1 Press the keypad keys to dial the emergency number. 2 Press U to call the emergency number. 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.
other features advanced calling other features—advanced calling features 1-touch dial To call phonebook entries 1 through 9, press and hold the single-digit speed dial number for one second. You can set 1-touch dial to call the entries in your phone’s memory phonebook, your SIM card’s phonebook, or your Fixed Dial list: Press M >...
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features speed dial Speed dial a phonebook entry: Enter the speed dial number, press #, then press U. To add a phonebook entry, see page 13. Tip: If you forget Aunt Mildred’s speed dial number, press M > n Phonebook, scroll to her entry, and press the center key s.
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features international calls If your phone service includes international dialing, press and hold 0 to insert your local international access code (indicated by +). Then, press the keypad keys to dial the country code and phone number. hold a call Press M >...
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features conference call During a call: Dial next number, press U, press the Link key. transfer a call During a call: M > Transfer, dial transfer number, press U call forwarding Set up or cancel call forwarding: M > w Settings > Call Forward restrict calls Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: M >...
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features fixed dial When you turn on fixed dialing, you can call only numbers stored in the fixed dial list. Turn fixed dialing on or off: M > w Settings > Security > Fixed Dial Use the fixed dial list: M >...
phonebook features edit or delete a phonebook entry Edit a number stored in the phonebook: M > n Phonebook, scroll to the phonebook entry, and press M. You can select Edit, Delete, or other options. Shortcut: In the phonebook, press keypad keys to enter the first letters of an entry you want.
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features set ringer ID for a phonebook entry Assign a ring alert (ringer ID) to an entry: M > n Phonebook > entry, then press M > Edit > Ringer ID > ringer name Note: The Ringer ID option isn’t available in entries stored on the SIM card.
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features create new category M > n Phonebook, then press M > Categories, then press M > New Enter the category name and select its members from your phonebook entries. set primary number or address for a phonebook entry Set the primary number for an entry with multiple numbers: M >...
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features sort phonebook list Set the order in which entries are listed: M > n Phonebook, then press M > Setup > Sort by > sort order You can sort the phonebook list by Name, Speed No., Voice Name, or Email. When sorting by name, you can see All numbers or just the Primary number for each name.
features send phonebook entry to another device Send a phonebook entry to another phone, computer, or device: M > n Phonebook, scroll to the entry, press M > Share Phonebook Entry For more information about copying files to another device, see page 25. messages features send text message...
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features send voice message M > e Messages > Create Message > New Voice Msg To record the voice message, press the Record key, speak, then press the Stop key. Your phone inserts the voice recording into a message and lets you enter email addresses or phone numbers to receive the message.
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features store message objects Go to a multimedia message page, or scroll to an object in a message, then: M > Store store text messages on your SIM card To store incoming text messages on your SIM card, press: M > e Messages, then press M >...
features browser messages Read messages received by your micro-browser: M > e Messages > Browser Msgs info services Read subscription-based information services messages: M > e Messages > Info Services personalizing features language Set menu language: M > w Settings > Initial Setup > Language other features—personalizing features scroll...
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features reminders Set reminder alerts for messages that you receive: M > w Settings > Ring Styles > style Detail > Reminders headline view If your home screen shows scrolling headlines from your service provider, you can turn them on or off: M >...
features change home keys Change features for the soft keys, navigation key, and smart key in the home screen: M > w Settings > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys Note: This option is not available if your home screen shows scrolling headlines from your service provider.
service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing u. This time includes busy signals and ringing. The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider.
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features speakerphone Activate the speakerphone during a call: Press the Speaker key (if available, or M > Spkrphone On). auto answer (car kit or headset) Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: M > w Settings > Car Settings or Headset >...
data & fax calls To connect your phone with a USB cable, see page 23. features send data or fax Connect your phone to the device, then place the call through the device application. receive data or fax Connect your phone to the device, then answer the call through the device application.
network features network settings See network information and adjust network settings: M > w Settings > Network personal organizer features set alarm M > É Tools > Alarm Clock other features—network features turn off alarm When an alarm happens: To turn off the alarm, press the Disable key or u.
features event reminder When an event reminder happens: To see reminder details, press the View key. To close the reminder, press the Exit key. send datebook event to another device Send a datebook event to another phone, computer, or device: M >...
features lock feature M > w Settings > Security > Lock Application manage certificates Enable or disable Internet access certificates stored on your phone: M > w Settings > Security > Certificate Mgmt Certificates are used to verify the identity and security of Web sites when you download files or share information.
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features create ring tones Create ring tones that you can use with your phone: M > h Multimedia > Sounds > [New iMelody] start micro-browser Just press L. download objects from Web page Download a picture, sound, or other object from a Web page: Press L, go to the page that links to the file, scroll to the link, and select it.
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features start game or application Start a Java™ game or application: M > Q Games & Apps, scroll to the game or application, press the center key s Note: To install and run games stored on your memory card, press M >...
Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/support, 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).
Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data This model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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Before a phone model is available for sale to the public in the U.S. and Canada, it must be tested and certified to the FCC and Industry Canada that it does not exceed the limit established by each government for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) reported to the FCC and available for review by Industry Canada.
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SAR Data 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
September 1, 2005. Safety Information Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy. Operational Precautions...
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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 transmitting.
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so. These locations include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart Practices While Driving” section at the end of this guide and/or at the Motorola website: www.motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas, such as health care facilities or blasting areas.
If your mobile device 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. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven.
hazard to small children. Keep your mobile device and its accessories away from small children. Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove.
Motorola Limited Warranty for the 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...
Products and Accessories Products Length of Coverage Covered Products and One (1) year from the date Accessories as of purchase by the first defined above, consumer purchaser of the unless otherwise product unless otherwise provided for below. provided for below. Decorative Limited lifetime warranty Accessories and...
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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. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from...
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.
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You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase;...
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Motorola software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software. No other use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for Motorola, is permitted. Warranty...
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for Hearing Aid Compatibility compatibility with hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies. When some mobile phones are used near some...
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Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones.
Source: WHO Fact Sheet 193 Further information: http://www.who.int./peh-emf 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.
Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export Export Law Assurances regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or Wireless: The New Recyclable Your wireless phone can be recycled.
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Recycling Program for Used Wireless Devices, please visit us at http://promo.motorola.com/ recycle/phones/whyrecycle.html Wireless: The New Recyclable...
• When available, use a handsfree device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience to your mobile device with one of the many Motorola ™ Original handsfree accessories available today. • Position your mobile device within easy reach.
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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” list or going through your address book takes attention away from your...
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broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number.* * Wherever wireless phone service is available.
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index accessories 9, 61 accessory connector port 1 active line indicator 30 active line, changing 49 alarm clock 63, 64 alert set 35, 38 turn off 35, 42 animation 66 answer a call 13, 41 attach a number 43, 46 audio player 15 backlight 41 battery 10, 11...
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conference call 48 copy files 25 costs, tracking 61 data call 62 data indicator 29 date, setting 39 datebook 64 dial a phone number 13, 49 dialed calls 42 digital audio 15 display 2, 28, 40, 58 download media objects 56, DTMF tones 43, 50 earpiece volume 35 EDGE indicator 29...
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keypad 41, 58 language 57 linking. See Bluetooth connection lock application 65 phone 37 SIM card 65 Low Battery message 30 make a call 13 master clear 60 master reset 60 memory card 20 menu 2, 9, 58, 59 menu icons 58, 59 index menu indicator 28 message 54, 55, 56...
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received calls 42 recent calls 42 recycling 87 redial 43 reminders 58 restrict calls 48 return a call 44 ring style indicator 30 ring style, setting 35, 38 ring tone 66 ringer ID 44, 51, 58 ringer volume 35, 58 roam indicator 30 safety information 72 safety tips 89...