Motorola W230 User Manual

Motorola W230 User Manual

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  • Page 1 W230a User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 HELLOMOTO Introducing your new Motorola W230a wireless phone! It’s a music phone with a sleek design that’s sure to get attention. • My Phone, My Way – It’s your phone — make it that way. Change covers (page 29), customize your home screen (page 26) with personal pictures, change wallpapers, and use your favorite song as your ringtone.
  • Page 4 Here’s a quick anatomy lesson: Listen to music. Left Soft Key Navigation Key Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as the images in this manual. However, all key locations, sequences, and functions are the same. Send Key Charge phone, connect to computer. Right Soft Key Power/End Key Center Key...
  • Page 5 A few menu basics: Home Screen Îì WED 12/30/09 É & & 10:51am Music Mymenu This is a typical home screen and main menu layout. Your phone may be a little different. Main Menu Games Press & hold the Power Key P until the display lights up to turn on your phone.
  • Page 6 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    contents menu map ....7 Use and Care ....9 get started ....10 about this guide.
  • Page 8 entertainment ... . 36 music library ... . 36 WebAccess... . . 38 connections .
  • Page 9: Menu Map

    main menu Phonebook Recent Calls • Received Calls • Dialed Calls • Notepad • Call Times • Call Cost * • Data Times • Data Volumes Messages • Create • Inbox • Draft • Outbox • Quick Notes • Voicemail •...
  • Page 10: Settings Menu

    settings menu Ring Style • Style • Style Detail Call Forward • Voice Calls • Fax Calls * • Data Calls * • Cancel All • Forward Status In Call Setup • In-Call Timer • Call Cost Setup * • My Caller ID •...
  • Page 11: Use And Care

    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. If it does get wet, don’t try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or dryer, as this may damage the phone.
  • Page 12: Get Started

    get started 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: >...
  • Page 13: Sim Card

    2 GB (greater than 1 GB capacity is guaranteed only for SanDisk microSD cards) to store multimedia objects, such as pictures and music. We recommend that you only use Motorola approved memory cards, such as SanDisk memory cards. Other memory cards may not be compatible with your phone.
  • Page 14: Battery

    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. • Don’t allow the battery to touch metal objects. If metal objects, such as jewelry, stay in prolonged contact with the battery contact points, the battery could become very hot.
  • Page 15 • Do avoid dropping the battery or phone. Dropping these items, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage. • Do contact your service provider or Motorola if your phone or battery has been damaged from dropping or high temperatures. IMPORTANT: USE MOTOROLA ORIGINAL PRODUCTS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFEGUARDS.
  • Page 16: Install The Battery

    Additional information on proper disposal and recycling may be found on the Web: • www.motorola.com/recycling • www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ (in English only) Disposal: Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Contact...
  • Page 17: Remove The Battery

    The phone shows Charge Complete when finished. Tip: Motorola batteries have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. Tip: You can also use a PC USB port to charge your phone battery. Before connecting your phone to your PC, download and install the charging software driver from www.motorola.com/support/W230a.
  • Page 18: Answer A Call

    answer a call When your phone rings and/or vibrates, just press to answer. To “hang up” , press make a call Enter a phone number and press To “hang up, ” press Tip: Is your caller saying they can’t hear you? Make sure your finger is not covering the microphone (see page 2).
  • Page 19: Call A Stored Phone Number

    call a stored phone number Find it: > Phonebook Scroll to the entry. Press to call the entry. Shortcut: In Phonebook, enter the first letters of an entry to get to it quickly. Note: you can change the search method to Find so that you can search for a contact name by typing it in: Find it: >...
  • Page 20: Basics

    basics See page 2 for a basic phone diagram. home screen When you turn on your phone, it displays the home screen.. Îì WED 12/30/09 É & Left Soft 10:51am Music Mymenu Note: Your home screen might look a little different. To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and basics...
  • Page 21 indicator Indicates that you received Missed Call an unanswered call. Shows during an active voice Voice Calll call. ì Shows battery charge level. Battery Level The more bars, the greater the charge. Í Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) Silent is set to Silent. õ...
  • Page 22: Enter Text

    enter text Some screens allow you to use the keypad to enter text, such as when you compose a message: Îì MESSAGE Free for lunch? DELETE To change the text entry mode, press repeatedly, until you see the indicator for the mode you want.
  • Page 23: Tap Mode

    Tap Extended Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by pressing a key one or more times. tap mode Tap cycles through the letters and numbers of the key you press. Press a key one or more times to cycle through its characters.
  • Page 24: Handsfree Speaker

    number mode In a text entry screen, press methods until your phone displays the indicator. Press keypad keys to enter numbers. When finished, press to switch entry modes. symbol mode In a text entry screen, press methods until your phone displays the indicator.
  • Page 25: Codes & Passwords

    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. codes & passwords Your phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234 or to the last four digits of your phone number. The six-digit security code is originally set to 000000.
  • Page 26: Memory Card Setup

    memory card setup You can store multimedia content, such as songs and pictures, on your phone’s internal memory or on an optional memory card. Note: Your phone supports microSD memory cards with up to 2 GB capacity (greater than 1 GB capacity is guaranteed only for SanDisk microSD cards).
  • Page 27: Tips & Tricks

    tips & tricks From the home screen (page 18), you can use shortcuts: To... Do this... lock/unlock Press then keypad unlock your keypad. see recently Press dialed numbers Press the left and right soft keys application or the navigation key shortcuts access Press and hold the...
  • Page 28: Customize

    customize change home screen shortcuts Find it: > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys options Icons Show or hide the home screen shortcut icons. Up, Down, Choose the features that open when Left, Right you press the navigation key ( down, left, or right in the home screen.
  • Page 29: Ring Styles & Alerts

    on the main menu. If you want to assign the Calculator function to MyMenu, scroll to and select Office Tools (on the main menu) then scroll to Calculator. With the desired option highlighted, press and hold until the MyMenu confirmation appears, then select OK.
  • Page 30: Answer Options

    answer options Set your phone to either Any Key or Send Key Only answer option. Find it: > Settings > In Call Setup > Answer Options wallpaper Set a picture as a wallpaper (background) image in your home screen. Find it: >...
  • Page 31: Color Setting

    Scroll to Idle Time and press Select a time period and press Note: To conserve battery life, turn off the screen saver. color setting To choose a Color Setting (or skin) that sets the look and feel of your phone’s display: Press >...
  • Page 32 Therefore, take extra care with your phone and avoid exposure to dirt, dust, liquids (including condensation), and static electricity. Replace all covers as quickly as possible. Always use Motorola approved covers. Remove battery cover and battery, then carefully but...
  • Page 33: Calls

    calls To make and answer calls, see page 16. redial a number From the home screen, press recent calls. Scroll to the entry you want to call and press recent calls Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialed, even if the calls didn’t connect.
  • Page 34: Return A Missed Call

    option Send Message Create a new text message with the number in the To field. Add Digits Add digits after the number. Attach Number Attach a number from the Phonebook or recent calls lists. return a missed call When you miss a call, your phone plays an alert and displays the (missed call) indicator and a missed call notification.
  • Page 35: Call Forward

    Note: Your service provider may have already assigned speed dial number 1 as your voicemail number. call forward Set up or cancel call forward: Find it: > Settings > Call Forward Choose Voice, Fax, or Data and then select which type of calls to forward and the phone number to forward the calls to.
  • Page 36: Messages

    messages You can send and receive SMS/EMS and MMS multimedia messages, as well as access your voicemail from the Messages feature. Each type of message lets you attach different objects. The Insert menu shows the available options. Note: Your phone can store a maximum of 500 messages.
  • Page 37: Receive A Message

    receive a message When you receive a message, your phone plays an alert and displays the (new message) indicator and a new message notification. Press Read to read the message immediately, or save it in your message Inbox for viewing later. To read messages in your Message Inbox: Find it: >...
  • Page 38: Entertainment

    entertainment music library Your phone can play songs in the iMelody, MIDI and MP3 file formats: Find it: > Multimedia > Music Library To copy files from a computer to your memory card, see page 39. You cannot copy files between your phone's memory and your memory card.
  • Page 39: Music Library Options

    function skip to Press & release next/previous song rewind Press & hold two seconds). turn off Press Back. playlists Note: This procedure creates playlists on your phone. To create playlists on your memory card, you must use your computer. Find it: >...
  • Page 40: Webaccess

    WebAccess Use your phone to access web pages. Find it: á > WebAccess WebAccess controls option Start Browser Open the web browser. Web Shortcut Access a preset shortcut to a web page. Go to URL Enter a web page URL (address). Web Session Access a stored web session.
  • Page 41: Connections

    To insert a memory card, see page 11. Motorola Original USB data cables and supporting software may be sold separately. Check your computer to determine which cable you need. Note: The unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries.
  • Page 42 • Your phone supports Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP™. Other operating systems may not be compatible with your phone. Attach the Motorola Original USB cable to the mini-USB port on your phone and to an available USB port on your Connect phone as computer.
  • Page 43 • picture files (JPG, PNG, or BMP): \Pictures. The maximum size of single picture file is 100 KB at a resolution of 640 x 640 dpi. When you’re finished, remove the device by selecting the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the system tray at the bottom of your PC screen, then select “USB Mass Storage Devices”...
  • Page 44: Other Features

    other features phonebook features create entry > Phonebook > [New Entry] edit entry > Phonebook Scroll to the entry and press entry. Scroll up or down and press Press Done to save your changes. delete entry > Phonebook Scroll to the entry and press other features—phonebook more message features features...
  • Page 45 features use MMS template Select a multimedia template with preloaded media: > Messages > Create > Create Message > MMS Templates view sent messages > Messages > Outbox Scroll to the message and press Read. Press to view message options. read received messages >...
  • Page 46: More Customizing Features

    features view the message memory status > Messages, then press more customizing features features ring volume > Settings > Ring Style > Style Detail > Ring Volume define answer option > Settings > In Call Setup > Answer Options keypad volume >...
  • Page 47: Menu View

    features greeting Change the greeting that appears when you turn on your phone: > Personalize > Greeting change home screen soft key labels > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys Note: This feature’s availability depends on your service provider. text layout Set home screen text to be left justified or centered:...
  • Page 48 features scroll Set the scroll bar to stop or wrap around in menu lists: > Settings > Initial Setup > Scroll hearing aids If you have a hearing aid set to Telecoil mode, you can optimize your phone’s earpiece sound for your hearing aid: >...
  • Page 49: Call Times

    features master clear Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries. This option erases all user-entered information stored in your phone memory, including Phonebook entries and downloaded files. Once you erase the information, it cannot be recovered.
  • Page 50: In Call Menu

    features view call times > Recent Calls > Call Times Scroll to Last Call, Dialed Calls, Received Calls, All Calls, or Life Time, and press Select. view data times > Recent Calls > Data Times view data volumes > Recent Calls > Data Volumes other features—in call menu in call menu During a call you access the in call menu by...
  • Page 51: Headset

    features show contacts > Phonebook show dialed calls > Dialed Calls show received calls > Received Calls show message menu > Messages headset features auto answer Automatically answer calls when connected to a headset: > Settings > Headset > Auto Answer Note: Both mono and stereo headsets are supported for voice only.
  • Page 52: Network

    network features network settings View network information and adjust network settings: > Settings > Network select a band > Settings > Network > Band Selection other features—network personal organizer features add calendar event É > Office Tools > Calendar Scroll to the desired day and press Select, then scroll to [New] and press Select.
  • Page 53: Security

    features copy calendar event Copy a datebook event to another date and/or time: É > Office Tools > Calendar Scroll to the desired day and press Select, then scroll right or left to the event and press and press Select. set alarm É...
  • Page 54: Fun & Games

    features DTMF tones Your phone can send Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) tones for calling card calls or other automated touch-tone calls. > Settings > Initial Setup > DTMF Select Short DTMF or Long DTMF. change unlock and security codes >...
  • Page 55: Service & Repairs

    If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/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).
  • Page 56: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    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.
  • Page 57 The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
  • Page 58: European Union Directives Conformance Statement

    European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in EU Conformance compliance with: • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives 0168 The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
  • Page 59: Important Safety And Legal Information

    Important Safety and Legal Information...
  • Page 60: 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.
  • Page 61: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so. 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.
  • Page 62: Symbol Key

    Symbol Key Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information follows. 032374o Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device in 032376o a fire. Your battery or mobile device may require 032375o recycling in accordance with local laws.
  • Page 63: Caution About High Volume Usage

    For more information about hearing, see our Web site at www.motorola.com/hearingsafety (in English only). Repetitive Motion When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or...
  • Page 64: Industry Canada Notice

    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. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.
  • Page 65: Motorola Limited Warranty For The United States And Canada

    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...
  • Page 66 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 the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
  • Page 67: What Will Motorola Do

    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.
  • Page 68: What Other Limitations Are There

    Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the 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...
  • Page 69: Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones

    Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Hearing Aids Some Motorola phones are measured for 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 hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
  • Page 70: Information From The World Health Organization

    Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your product require an update or other service. Registration is for U.S. residents only and is not required for warranty coverage.
  • Page 71: Caring For The Environment By Recycling

    United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product Recycling Information should not be disposed of with household waste.
  • Page 72: California Perchlorate Label

    Privacy and Data Security Privacy and Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone. Because some features of your mobile device may affect your privacy or data security, please follow these recommendations to enhance protection of your information: •...
  • Page 73: Smart Practices While Driving

    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.
  • Page 74 • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
  • Page 75 * Wherever wireless phone service is available. service & repairs...
  • Page 76: Index

    index accessories 10 alarm clock 51 alert 27 answer a call 16, 48 attach a number 32 backlight 29 band selection 50 battery 12 charge indicator light 2 level indicator 19 remove 15 battery life, extend 12 index cable connections 39 cables 39 calculator 51 calendar...
  • Page 77 music library 36 currency converter 51 data call volume meters 48 data times 48 date 44 delete text 22 dial a phone number 16 dialed calls 31 display 18 drafts folder 43 DTMF tones 52 emergency number 33 end a call 16 end key 2, 16 event 50 export regulations 69...
  • Page 78 iTAP text entry mode 21 keypad volume 44 layout text 45 lock phone 23 make a call 16 manage pictures 52 master clear 47 master reset 46 memory card 11, 24 format 24 menu 26 icons, show or hide 45 language 45 scroll 46 show icons or list 45...
  • Page 79 pictures 52 playlists 37 power key 2, 15 quick dial 29 quick text 34 receive a message 35 received calls 31 recent calls 31 redial 31 reminders 44 remove battery 15 reset 46 restrict calls 51 return a call 32 ring alert 16 ring style, setting 27 ring volume 44...
  • Page 80 text layout 45 time 44 tips & tricks 25 TTY device 46 turn on/off 15 unanswered call indicator 19 unlock code 23 phone 23 USB cables 39 vibrate on indicator 19 voice call indicator 19 voicemail 35 message indicator 35 setup 43 volume 16 change 49...
  • Page 82 www.motorola.com...

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