Page 1: Welcome
StarTAC™cellular phone through rigorous durability tests including temperature, humidity, shock, dust, vibration, and drop tests—and the phone still worked! We are conﬁdent that the phone you purchased will meet your own exacting standards. Enjoy your Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome ....... . 1 Safety Information ......6 Overview .
Page 3 Navigating the Menu ....42 Road Maps ......42 Managing Recent Calls .
Page 4 Clearing All Stored Information ... . 89 A-Key Entry ......89 Customizing Phone Options .
Page 5 Patent Information ..... .152 Index ........155...
Page 6: Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, The Federal Communications...
Page 7 To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Motorola-supplied or approved carrying case, holster, or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
Page 8 When the battery is detached from the phone, your batteries are packed with a protective battery cover; please use this cover for storing your batteries when not in use. Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive.
Page 9 Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Page 10 Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Airline regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Check and comply with the policy of your airline regarding the use of your phone while the aircraft is on the ground.
Page 11: Overview
Package Content Options Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone is typically packed with a transformer charger and at least one battery. Below is a sampling of the different package options. Note: Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured.
Page 12: Phone Overview
Phone Overview See “Phone Diagram” on page 13 for an illustration of the components described below. Antenna—Provides superior connectability. Earpiece—Ultra-compact phone speaker. Accessory Connector Port—Provides the connections for an external power supply and vehicular and optional accessories. Headset Jack—Connects to an optional headset.
Page 13: Phone Diagram
Phone Diagram Earpiece Headset Jack Power/Status Indicator Clock Signal Strength Indicator Battery Level Indicator Volume Keys 09:55 VibraCall® Alert Indicator Smart Button Icon Indicators Alphanumeric Keypad Function Keys Microphone Accessory Connector Port...
Page 14: Understanding The Guide
Prompts and Messages Your phone responds to key presses by displaying either a prompt that guides you to the next action or a message conﬁrming that your action is complete. Prompts and messages are represented in this guide in LCD style, for example Reset Timer.
Page 15: Using The Battery
Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone uses Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries. Batteries are available in Slim and Extra Capacity sizes. Your phone can use two batteries at the same time. You can use: • any single main battery alone • a main and auxiliary battery combination to ﬁt your needs.
Page 16: Removing And Attaching Battery Covers
The covers prevent metal objects from contacting the battery terminals, reducing the risk of injury or damage from a battery short circuit. Removing the Main Battery Cover 1. Press in the release latch.
Page 17 1. Hold the auxiliary battery securely. 2. Push up on the bottom of the cover. 3. Continue pushing until the cover slides free of the pins on the bottom of the battery, and swing the cover away from the battery. Pins Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover 1.
Page 18: Installing And Removing Batteries
Release Latch battery opposite the release latch into the cover. 2. Press the release latch side of the battery into the cover until the latch clicks into place Removing a Main Battery 1. If you don’t have another battery attached, press to turn your phone off.
Page 19: Checking Battery Levels
Pins 2. Lift the battery’s hook out of the slot on the back of the phone. Checking Battery Levels Battery Level Indicator The three bar segments on your phone’s Battery Level Indicator display the amount of charge remaining in your battery.
Page 20: Charging Batteries
To conﬁrm low battery signals: Press Power Status Messages You may also see one of the following messages: Auxiliary and/or main batteries ﬁtted; Auxiliary phone is operating from auxiliary battery. Auxiliary and/or main batteries ﬁtted; Main phone is operating from main battery.
Page 21 2. Plug the power adapter into a 110V AC electrical outlet. Plug the vehicle power adapter into the power adapter plug in the vehicle. In both cases, a beep-tone sounds, and the battery icon ﬂashes. Using the Desktop Charger You can use the desktop charger to charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, or you can charge a main battery separately.
Page 22 The quick change feature enables you to switch power sources while a call is in progress without losing the call. If you hear a low-battery warning while you are in a call, plug in the vehicle power adapter or AC Adapter.
Page 23: Using The Phone
What You Will See When you turn on your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone, it performs a self-test to let you know it is operational. When the test is completed, the phone displays: • one of several possible greetings, such as:...
Page 24: Reading The Indicators
Digital Indicator (2) If you are in a digital coverage area, the digital indicator appears. In Use Indicator (3) The In Use (IU) Indicator appears when a call is in progress. In-Building Indicator (4) The In-Building Indicator lights when the phone accesses an In-Building Cellular System or other non-public system.
Page 25 Voice Message Waiting Indicator(7) The Voice Message Waiting Indicator is displayed when you receive a voice mail message. (This is an optional, network- and subscription-dependent feature that is not available in all areas.) Battery Level Indicator (8)
Page 26 Messages can include voice mails and Short Message Services (SMS) messages or the receipt of recent calls. (This is an optional, network- and subscription-dependent feature that is not available in all areas.) During wake-up and while the phone is ringing, the indicator ﬂashes red and green.
Page 27: Standby Mode
Standby Mode To conserve energy, your phone may turn off its lights when in standby mode. The display backlight comes back on the next time you press a key or open the phone. Storing Your Phone in Its Holster To store your phone in its holster, make sure the main battery is facing the inside of the holster.
Page 28: Placing A Call
You see Recent Calls. by pressing Placing and Ending a Call Use the Smart Button to place and end a call, as described in “Placing a Call” on page 28 and “Ending a Call” on page 29. Placing a Call To place a call: 1.
Page 29: Ending A Call
To End Call. You see 2. Press again to end the call. Receiving a Call Your phone must be powered on to receive calls. To answer a call: When the phone rings, press or open the phone. Note: Opening the phone does not answer the call if the Open to Answer feature is off.
Page 30: Switching Between Digital And Analog Modes
• When you switch from digital to analog mode, you may still see the digital indicator while the phone is idle (that is, not in an active call). Redialing a Number Automatically A fast busy signal indicates that the cellular system is busy.
Page 31: Controlling Volume
Muting the Microphone For privacy during a call, mute the microphone. You can hear the person on the other end, but he or she cannot hear you. 1. Press to mute the microphone. You see Mute.
Page 32 Selecting Silent Vibration Mode When you don’t want your phone to ring, or in noisy locations where you may not hear your phone, ® select the VibraCall Alert function for discreet vibration: Press to toggle between ringer and vibration mode. Your phone displays either...
Page 33: Using Phone Memory
Using Phone Memory Use your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone’s internal Phone Book to store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access. In this chapter you will learn how to: • store names and numbers into the Phone Book •...
Page 34: Using Your Phone's Built-In Phone Book
Using Your Phone’s Built-in Phone Book Each phone number in your phone book is stored in a memory location numbered 01-99. Arrange numbers for easy recall by storing related numbers in groups. If you store the numbers you call most in locations 01-09, then you can use ®...
Page 35 ﬁrst available location beginning with that digit. You see Enter Name:. 4. Enter a name to identify the phone number. Tip: The (See the following section for details on symbol in your entering names.)
Page 36 1. Press the appropriate keys to generate the Press the characters shown. upper or lower Space . 1 ? ! , @ & : ; " ( ) ' ® ≠ % $ — volume key A B C 2 ﬁrst, to toggle...
Page 37 NumLock numbers The cursor advances automatically to the next space after you enter a letter or after a short period of inactivity. If you are repeating a character, then press to advance the cursor to the next space.
Page 38: Recalling An Entry By Name
1. Press once to enter your name directory. 2. Enter the ﬁrst letter of the name you want to recall. The display shows the ﬁrst name in the phone book that begins with that letter. If no entry is found beginning with a particular letter, then a message is displayed.
Page 39: Clearing A Phone Memory Entry
Clearing a Phone Memory Entry 1. Recall by name the entry that you want to erase. (See “Recalling an Entry by Name” on page 38.) 2. Press to clear the entry. You will see Delete Entry?. 3. Press to conﬁrm that you want to erase the entry.
Page 40: Making Notes On The Scratchpad
The scratchpad remembers the last phone number shown on your display. Entering a Number in the Scratchpad If you are on the phone and your party gives you another number to call, enter the number on the scratchpad so you can place the call later.
Page 41: Using The Menu System
• how to navigate through the menus • how to read a menu road map Introducing the Menu Features As you scroll through the menu system, you will see the following icons, each representing a high-level menu. Recent Calls Timers...
Page 42: Navigating The Menu
Navigating the Menu You can navigate through the menu system using the three keys located on the left side of the phone. Use the upper and lower volume keys to scroll to sub-menus and to control volume. Use the middle Smart Button to choose menus and functions.
Page 43: Managing Recent Calls
Line ID is an optional network and subscription- dependent feature that is not available in all areas. In this chapter you will learn how to review all calls that you have received or dialed. Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: >...
Page 44: Road Map For Recent Calls
Following are some useful tips and information about reviewing recent calls. • To view Caller Line ID information prior to answering a call, you must turn off the Open to Answer feature. (See “Deactivating Open to Answer” on page 97.) •...
Page 45 • If you subscribe to call waiting and receive a call while another call is in progress: You hear a call waiting tone. The caller’s name and number are dis- played. The name and number are automatically stored and can be viewed after ending the call, using the procedure described in “Reviewing Received Calls”...
Page 46: Reviewing Received Calls
If there are no numbers in the Caller Line ID list, you see 00 You must hold the second in the upper right corner.
Page 47: Reviewing Dialed Calls
If you have caller ID, your phone displays: • the phone number (if available) of the calling party • the name of the calling party, if the name is stored in your phone book To view the number, press . Your phone displays the name, then the number.
Page 48: Clearing Caller Line Id
Press to leave your Caller Line ID memory intact. To erase a single entry saved in your Caller Line ID memory: 1. Press or any other key when a Caller Line ID name and number is displayed. You see Delete Entry?.
Page 49: Managing The Phone Book
• edit your memory information • select the individual ringer style • attach email addresses to phone book entries Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: > Press to scroll up.
Page 50: Road Map For Phone Book
N u m b e r Ed i t Em a i l A d d r I nd i v i d u a l R in g S t y l e To M a i n...
Page 51: Recalling An Entry By Name
Enter 1st Letter. without using the Phone 2. Enter the ﬁrst letter of the name you want to Book. See recall. Your phone displays the ﬁrst name in “Recalling an the phone book that begins with that letter. If Entry by Name”...
Page 52: Storing With The Menu
Press select. Storing with the Menu Use the phone’s menu system to store names and numbers into the Phone Book. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Phone Book” above to select Store Name and Number. You see Enter Number.
Page 53: Storing And Placing Numbers With Pause Dialing
5. When you see Enter Name:, enter a name to Tip: identify the phone number. (See “How to If the chosen Enter Text” on page 36.) location is full, press 6. Press , or , when you ﬁnish entering the restart the name.
Page 54 You see Location —. 9. Enter the two-digit memory location where you want the sequence stored. You see Enter Name:. 10. Enter a name for your sequence. (See “How to Enter Text” on page 36.) 11. Press when you ﬁnish entering the name.
Page 55: Storing And Placing Numbers For Calling Card Information
(o) into the sequence. 5. Enter the next numbers, if needed. (For example, some long distance carriers require you to dial a 0 ﬁrst. If no further numbers are needed, skip to step 7.) 6. Press...
Page 56 You see Location —. 13. Enter the two-digit memory location where you want the sequence stored. You see Enter Name:. 14. Enter a name for your sequence. (See “How to Enter Text” on page 36.) 15. Press when you are ﬁnished entering the name.
Page 57: Attaching An Email Address
55 to select Attach Email Addr. You see Enter 1st Letter 2. Enter the ﬁrst letter of the name for the entry you want to modify. The display shows the ﬁrst name in the phone book that begins with that letter.
Page 58: Editing A Memory Location
Press select. Editing a Memory Location After you store names and numbers in the Phone Book, you can edit the information or erase entries at any time. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Phone Book”...
Page 59 Your phone displays the name stored with the phone number you are editing. 8. Enter your changes to the name. (See “How to Enter Text” on page 36.) Press to erase one letter at a time, or skip to step 9 to leave the name unchanged.
Page 60: Editing An Email Address
1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Phone Book” above to select Edit Email Addr. You see Enter 1st Letter 2. Enter the ﬁrst letter of the name for the entry you want to modify. Your phone displays the ﬁrst name in the phone book that begins with that letter.
Page 61: Assigning An Individual Ring Style To A Phone Book Entry
Assigning an Individual Ring Style to a Phone Book Entry You can use the individual ring style feature to assign one of nine ring styles to alert you of an incoming call from a phone number listed in your phone book.
Page 62: Setting The Time And Date
Setting the Time and Date The Time and Date menu lets you format and edit your phone’s time and date information. In this chapter you will learn how to: • set the time and date • set the date format •...
Page 63: Road Map For Time And Date
S e t T i m e F o rm a t S e t D a t e A u to U p d a t e F o rm a t O f f T o M a i n...
Page 64: Setting The Time
Press select. Setting the Time Use this feature to manually set your phone’s clock: 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Time and Date” above to select Set Time. The phone displays your current Time setting, with an arrow under the hour ﬁeld.
Page 65: Setting The Date
7. Press to exit, or scroll to other features. Setting the Date Use this feature to manually set your phone’s date: 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Time and Date” on page 64 to select Set Date. The phone displays the current Date setting, with an arrow under the ﬁrst ﬁeld.
Page 66: Changing The Time Format
Press select. Changing the Time Format Your phone can display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format. To select the format you want: 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Time and Date” on page 64 to select Set Time Format.
Page 67: Timing Your Calls
• monitor the length of your calls • set and view the resettable timer • program audible timers for your individual needs Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: > Press to scroll up.
Page 68: Road Map For Call Timers
Road Map for Call Timers To enter the menu system: Press , then press Press Start: Recent Calls Individual XX YY Phone Book Resettable XXXXX Time and Cumulative Date XXXXX Timers Reset Timer Individual Timer Off One Minute Timer Off...
Page 69: Viewing Call Timers
The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you will be billed by your wireless Service Provider. For billing information, please contact your Service Provider directly.
Page 70 Use this feature to view the time elapsed, quick look at and refer to “Resetting the Timer” on page 70 to this timer. reset the timer. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Call Timers” on page 69 to select Resettable XXXXX .
Page 71: Displaying The Individual Timer Automatically
Timer Automatically When you turn this feature on, your phone Tip: automatically displays your network connection Activating the time in minutes ( XX ) and seconds ( YY ) during and Individual after each call. Timer may reduce both 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Call Timers”...
Page 72: Setting The Repeating Audible Timer
Setting the Repeating Audible Timer You can set this timer to beep during your calls at an interval that you select—from 11-999 seconds. You will hear the beep 10 seconds before the end of each interval, but the party on the other end does not hear the beeps.
Page 73: Setting The Single Timer
If you have turned it on, you see Single Timer Off. 3. If you turned the timer off, skip to step 5. Enter the number of seconds you would like between audible beeps. You see Beep At YYY Secs.
Page 74: Adjusting Tone Controls
Call Alert or Message Alert • choose from nine different ringer styles silence the keypad • • silence the scratchpad Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: > Press to scroll up. Press to select.
Page 75: Road Map For Tone Controls
Time rs Ca ll A l er t Tone Ty pe Cont ro l Ms g A l e r t Ty pe Ca ll A le r t Ri ng S ty l e Ke ypa d To ne O n...
Page 76: Selecting Call Alert Type
> to scroll to the following features, and press Press select. Selecting Call Alert Type Using this feature, you can choose to be alerted to Shortcut: Press incoming calls using the vibrating ringer, the ringer, to toggle the both, or neither. Ring Only is the default.
Page 77: Selecting Message Alert Type
4. Press to exit, or scroll to other features. Selecting Message Alert Type Use this feature to select the alert type your phone Shortcut: uses for incoming voice mails and short messages. Press ®...
Page 78: Selecting A Ring Style
Your phone lets you select any of nine different ring styles. After you choose a style, the phone give you a brief sample of the new ring style, or vibrates if you have selected the VibraCall™ Alert feature. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Tone Controls”...
Page 79: Turning Scratchpad Tones On And Off
Scratchpad tones are the tones that your phone sends to access automated calling systems like Voice Mail. By default, scratchpad tones are turned on. If you don’t want your party to hear these sounds when you use the scratchpad, turn the scratchpad tones off.
Page 80: Using Lock/Security Features
• restrict call placement and memory access • reset or clear your phone’s settings Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: > Press to scroll up. Press to select.
Page 81: Road Map For Lock Security
O f f P h o n e B o o k A u t o m a t i c V i e w L o c k O f f L o c k C o d e...
Page 82: Activating Voice Privacy
You must select the Voice Privacy feature before you make a call in order for that call to search for a Voice Privacy channel. Note: This feature is not available in all markets.
Page 83: Locking/Unlocking Your Phone
Off and Automatic Lock On. 3. Press to exit, or scroll to other features. Locking Your Phone Manually You can lock your phone manually at any time to Tip: “LOCK” is prevent unwanted use. Once you lock the phone, it printed on the remains locked whether it is powered on or off.
Page 84: Activating Priority Calling
911 (not available in some areas). Check with your Service Provider for more information. Shortcut: By default, Priority Call is activated. To turn it off or Press , the to switch it back on, complete the following steps: Smart Button, 1.
Page 85: Viewing The Lock Code
Changed To XXX . 3. Press to exit, or scroll to other features. Note: If you try to change your lock code to 911 or the ﬁrst three digits of an emergency number, you will see Code Invalid, and the code you entered will not be accepted.
Page 86: Restricting Call Placement
Selecting a Service Level 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Secure Options” on page 85 to select Service Level. The phone displays your current service level. Refer to the chart on the next page. < > 2. Press to scroll through the service...
Page 87 • Calls can be placed from all memory locations. • No dialing from keypad 2 Memory Only • No memory edit or storage • No access to Caller Line ID stack or Last Number Dialed • Calls can be placed manually from the keypad only.
Page 88: Resetting All Options
> to scroll to the Secure Options submenu, and Press press to select. Enter your six-digit security code, scroll to the following features, and press to select. Resetting All Options Use the Master Reset feature to reset all user- selectable options back to their original factory settings.
Page 89: Clearing All Stored Information
Clearing All Stored Information If you want to start over, use Master Clear to reset all user-selectable options, clear the resettable timer, and erase all Phone Book information. Note: Once you select this feature, the process cannot be canceled or reversed.
Page 90: Customizing Phone Options
• conserve battery power • display your system identiﬁcation • select a language Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: > Press to scroll up. Press to select.
Page 91: Road Map For Phone Options
An sw er O ff Options Phone Options Op en t o System An sw er O n Options A ut om at ic Language A ns we r Of f To Main T o Ma in Menu M en u...
Page 92: Activating Pager Mode
The Call Alert Type, Open to Answer, and Automatic Answer menus cannot be accessed. By default, Pager Mode is turned off. Complete the following steps to turn Pager Mode on and off. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Phone Options”...
Page 93: Selecting Preferred Call Mode
Selecting Preferred Call Mode You can assign either a digital or analog channel to your phone, based on system channel availability. 1. Follow “Getting to Phone Options” on Tip: Press 2 to page 92 to select Call Mode Preference. switch from <...
Page 94: Viewing Your Own Number
3. Press to exit, or scroll to other features. Switching Between Numbers Note: This option is not available in all areas. If unavailable, please contact your Service Provider. Your phone can operate on two different home systems. If you travel often, you can have your phone programmed with two cellular numbers to reduce roaming.
Page 95: Reviewing Feature Settings
When your phone has two numbers, both are designated as your home system but only one number can be active at any given time. Calls are placed and received by the currently active number only. Each time you turn your phone ON, you’ll see...
Page 96: Activating Automatic Hands-Free
Press to scroll to the following features. Activating Automatic Hands-Free Turn this feature on when you are using Hands-Free vehicular accessories. Note: The use of wireless telephones and their accessories (devices) may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these devices.
Page 97: Activating Multiple Key Answer
Activating Multiple Key Answer Turn on the Multiple Key Answer feature to answer calls by pressing the Smart Button, any key on the upper keypad , or the upper and lower volume keys. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Call Options”...
Page 98: Activating Automatic Answer
Turn Auto Answer on to have your phone ringer and automatically answer incoming calls after two rings. VibraCall™ Note: Auto Answer does not work if the keypad alert are off, the cover is closed or if Pager Mode is activated. phone answers...
Page 99: Selecting Battery Options-Status Light
Selecting Battery Options— Status Light This feature enables you to turn off the Power/Status Indicator. Turn this mode off to increase talk or standby times. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Phone Options”...
Page 100: Selecting A Language
Selecting a Language This feature enables you to select the language in which your phone displays prompts and messages. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Phone Options” on page 99 to select the Language sub-menu. < 2. Press to scroll through the language options.
Page 101: Selecting A Network
• select a non-public network • select a public network • specify an automatic network search • view all non-public networks Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: > Press to scroll up.
Page 102: Road Map For Selecting A Network
Road Map for Selecting a Network To enter the menu system: Press , then press Press Start: R ec ent C al ls Ph one Bo ok Ti me and Da te Ti me rs To ne Co nt rol...
Page 103: Performing A Manual Network Search
Your phone begins to search for all available networks to which you have subscriptions, and displays the names of any networks it locates. • If the phone is registered with a public network when you start the search, it displays the names of all non-public networks ﬁrst.
Page 104: Selecting A New Network
Note: The phone is registered with the selected network until you place or receive a call or until you turn the phone off and on. If registration is not successful, you see Not Available. (Registration can fail if you travel...
Page 105: Selecting A Public Network
Note: The phone is registered with the selected network until you place or receive a phone call or until you turn the phone off and If registration is not successful, your phone displays Not Available. (Registration can fail if you travel outside the network range after you locate the network but before you attempt to register.)
Page 106: Specifying An Automatic Search
Specifying an Automatic Search To reset the phone to perform an automatic network search (rather than forcing the selection of a public or non-public network): Follow “Getting to Network Selection” on page 103 to scroll to Automatic Search, and press to select it.
Page 107: Using The Message Center
• Sending SMS messages to email addresses may not be supported by all networks and Service Providers. Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: > Press to scroll up.
Page 108: Road Map For Message Center
Road Map for Message Center Start: Voice Mail XX Msgs Read Msgs XX New Send New Message Drafts (only if interrupted while writing message text) Outbox XX Unsent Quick Notes Msg Center Options...
Page 109: Voice Mail Alerts
When a voice mail message is received: • Voice Mail XX Msgs is displayed, where XX is the number of message you have waiting. •...
Page 110: Reading And Managing Text Messages
< > Press to scroll to Read Msgs. You see Read Msgs XX New, where XX is the number of unread messages. The total number of messages stored, YY appears in the upper right of the display. Press to select Read Msgs.
Page 111 • If you have no messages, you see Read Msgs 00 New, and 00 is displayed in the upper right corner. • If the Message Center is full, you see Msg Memory Full and then the list of message headers.
Page 112 Options—Forwarding a Message” on page 114. • Message Details—See “Message Options—Viewing Message Details” on page 115. To exit the Options menu and return to the message text, scroll to Return To Message and press to select, or press at any time.
Page 113 Message Options—Replying to a Message To reply to a message from the messages Options menu: 1. Scroll to Reply to Message, and press select. 2. Press to conﬁrm the reply address. Edit the reply address, and press when ﬁnished. 3. Enter the message text and press .
Page 114 3. Enter the phone number or email address, and press when ﬁnished. To send the message to a number or email address stored in your Phone Book, press to open the Phone Book, scroll to an entry, and press to select it.
Page 115 Message Details, and press to select. Your phone displays Sent:, followed by the time and date stamp. This is the time and date the message was sent to the network (not the time and date that the message was received).
Page 116 Edit the number or email address, if desired. Press to delete one character at a time. Press and hold delete the entire number or email address. e. Press when you ﬁnish editing the number or email address. You see Location —.
Page 117 When viewing a message, press toggle between locked and unlocked. Msg Locked is displayed when a message is locked. Note: If your message memory is full and a new message is received, the oldest unlocked message that has been read is deleted.
Page 118 Clearing All Messages To erase all the messages in a folder at once: 1. While in the folder, press and hold You see Delete All?. 2. Press to verify that you want all the messages cleared. Press if you decide not to clear all the messages.
Page 119: Sending Text Messages
Send New Message, and press select it. Sending Text Messages If you subscribe to a Short Message Service (SMS), you may be able to send alphanumeric messages from your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone. Contact your Service Provider for information about the availability of messaging in your area.
Page 120 Tip: When you 4. Enter the message text. (See “How to Enter reach the Text” on page 36.) character limit of a message, the cursor Select text from a message in the Quick stops scrolling Notes folder: and you are a.
Page 121 Sending a Message from the Phone Book To send a message from your Phone Book: 1. Enter the Phone Book, and select the entry to receive the message. (See “Managing the Phone Book” on page 49.) 2. Press to enter the Message Center.
Page 122: Sending, Creating, Editing, And Deleting Quick Notes
Sending, Creating, Editing, and Deleting Quick Notes Quick Notes are pre-written text messages that you can edit and send. You can also create or delete Quick Notes. Sending Quick Notes Tip: You 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Quick Notes”...
Page 123 • saves a copy of the message to the Outbox • exits the Message Center Creating Quick Notes You can create Quick Notes that you can select and send later. 1. Follow the steps in “Getting to Quick Notes” on page 122.
Page 124 3. Press to scroll to the Quick Note you want to delete, and press to select it. You see Delete XX ?, where XX is the number of the Quick Note you will delete. 4. Press to delete the Quick Note.
Page 125: Reading And Sending Draft Messages
Draft folder. The draft folder holds one message. This message is erased if you start another new message or turn off your phone. To open and complete a draft message: 1.
Page 126: Reviewing Messages In Your Outbox
• messages for which transmission failed The Outbox holds up to 6125 characters. When the Outbox is full and a new message is sent, the oldest message that was successfully transmitted is deleted to make room for the new message.
Page 127 Options—Forwarding a Message” on page 129. • Message Details—See “Outbox Options—Viewing Message Details” on page 130. To exit the Options menu and return to the message text, scroll to Return to Message and press to select, or press at any time.
Page 128 > 2. Press to select Send to a Mobile or Send as E-Mail, and press to select it. 3. Edit the phone number or email address, if needed, and press 4. Press to send the message text without changes. Edit the message text, as desired: a.
Page 129 Send as E-Mail, and press to select it. 3. Enter the phone number or email address, and press To send the message to a number stored in your Phone Book, press to open the Phone Book, scroll to an entry, and press to select 4.
Page 130 6. Press to select the priority and send the message. Your phone: • sends the message and brieﬂy displays Sending Message • saves a copy of the message to the Outbox • exits the Message Center Outbox Options—Viewing Message Details <...
Page 131: Deleting Unsent Messages From The Outbox
If you delete a message in this list, your phone does not send it. Note: If the Outbox is full of unsent messages, you must delete one before you can send any more messages.
Page 132: Editing The Voice Mail Number
> Press to scroll to the following features. Editing the Voice Mail Number This feature allows you to save your voice mail access number. Tip: When you Note: When you receive your phone, the default enter the voice voice mail number is your phone number.
Page 133: Reference Information
Reference Information Accessory Options An exciting line of Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™ accessories, now smaller and lighter than ever, can enhance and personalize your cellular experience. Batteries If your cellular phone is quickly becoming your companion, an optional auxiliary battery gives your phone a boost.
Page 134 The desktop charger’s pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to or separate from your phone. Now it is easy to rotate batteries and always have a charged spare. Holster Your TDMA digital StarTAC™...
Page 135 Motorola speciﬁcally disclaims any responsibility for damage caused by the use of portable cellular telephone accessories not manufactured by Motorola. For details on the complete line of Motorola cellular accessories, see your dealer or visit our Web site at http://www.mot.com/.
Page 136: Troubleshooting
To get the most from your battery, allow it to charge fully. To charge the battery to 100% of its capacity, leave it in the charger for an extra hour after the charger’s light turns green. You can also turn on the Power Save Mode feature to extend battery life.
Page 137 “Turning Scratchpad Tones On and Off” on page 79 to nothing happened. turn the Scratchpad tones on. My phone was Report a stolen phone to the police and to your Service stolen. What Provider (the company that sends you your monthly should I report and cellular service bills).
Page 138: Glossary
Glossary AC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power your phone and charge any attached batteries from a wall outlet. AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System) A cellular technology that operates on 832 channels. accessory connector port A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter, battery charger, vehicle power adapter, or optional accessories.
Page 139 A feature’s original setting as pre-programmed in the factory. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones The tones that your telephone transmits when you press a key on the keypad. These tones are used to access automated calling systems such as Voice Mail, paging services, banking-by-phone, etc.
Page 140 Keypad Tones The sounds produced through your phone’s speaker when you press the keys. See “Turning Keypad Tones On and Off” on page 78. landline The telephone system used for conventional ofﬁce and home phones. Lithium Ion (LiIon) A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones.
Page 141 These tones are used to access automated calling systems such as Voice Mail, paging services, banking-by- phone, etc. These tones are also heard by the party on the other line if you use the Scratchpad while a call is in progress. Synonymous with Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones.
Page 142 The length of time a battery typically lasts if the phone is left ON but is not in use. status indicator See indicator. submenu A secondary level of your phone’s menu system hierarchy. System Identiﬁcation A ﬁve-digit number that identiﬁes your home cellular system.
Page 143 (RF), considered non-signiﬁcant, when in the stand-by mode. It is well known that high levels of RF can produce biological damage through heating effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food).
Page 144 The exposure to RF from mobile phones in which the antenna is located at greater distances from the user (on the outside of a car, for example) is drastically lower than that from hand-held phones, because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with distance from the source.
Page 145 DNA strand breaks, and structural changes in the genetic material of blood cells called lymphocytes. None of the tests showed any effect of the RF except for the micronucleus assay, which detects structural effects on the genetic material. The cells in this assay showed...
Page 146 This was the only change noted among more than 20 variables compared. 2. In a study of 209 brain tumor cases and 425 matched controls, there was no increased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile phone use. When tumors did exist in certain...
Page 147 In summary, we do not have enough information at this point to assure the public that there are, or are not, any low incident health problems associated with use of mobile phones. FDA continues to work...
Page 148 However, the agency has authority to take action if mobile phones are shown to emit radiation at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of mobile phones to...
Page 149 But if people are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, there are simple steps they can take to do so. For example, time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives. Those persons who spend long periods of time on...
Page 150 Malignant Brain Tumors. In: State of the Science Symposium;1999 June 20; Long Beach, California. 2. Tice et al. Tests of mobile phone signals for activity in genotoxicity and other laboratory assays. In: Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagen Society; March 29, 1999, Washington, D.C.;...
Page 151 EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES: This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re- exportation of this product to certain destinations.
Page 152: Patent Information
Patent Information Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4291475 4809356 5008925 5127040 5214774 5323421 5453997 5539360 4302845 4811377 5010309 5127042 5216389 5325405 5457744 5542016 4312074 4811404 5010570 5127100 5220290 5325429 5459640 5542103 4365221 4817157 5014294 5128834...
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Page 155: Index
Index disposal 15 installing 18 access number for voice mail life 136 low battery warning 19 accessories 133, 133–135 main batteries 133 installing 18 desktop charger 134 removing 18 hands-free kit 135 overview 15 headset 134 power save mode 99...
Page 156 84 Call Back number 118 earpiece 12 Call Mode ending a call 29 selecting preferred 93 call timer automatically display 71 feature review 95 cumulative 70 function keys 12 individual 69 resettable 70 resetting 70 call waiting 45 glossary 138–142...
Page 157 126 pause dialing 54 Quick Notes pauses creating 123 entering into a number 53 deleting 124 placing a call with pauses 54 sending 122 phone book quick notes 122 clearing entry 39 reading messages 111 editing entries 58...
Page 158 78 suppressing 29 recalling by location 51 vibrating 61, 76, 78 recalling by name 51 road map 42 recalling with short cuts 39 call timers 68 recalling entry lock security 81 by location 38 phone book 50 by name 38...
Page 159 23 turning phone on 23 unanswered call indicator 29 unlock phone 136 vehicle power adapter 11, 133 VibraCall® Alert 25, 32, 61, 76, 77, 78 vibrating ringer 61, 76, 78 voice mail 25, 77, 137 dialing 109...

Motorola StarTAC ST7897 Manual

Welcome

Safety Information

Overview

Using the Battery

Using the Phone

Using Phone Memory

Using the Menu System

Managing Recent Calls

Managing the Phone Book

Setting the Time and Date

Timing Your Calls

Adjusting Tone Controls

Using Lock/Security Features

Customizing Phone Options

Selecting a Network

Using the Message Center

Reference Information

Glossary

Patent Information

Index

Quick Links

Welcome

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