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- Page 1 StarTAC cellular phone through its paces. They cooked it, steamed it, shook it, shocked it, dusted it and dropped it—and the phone still worked! We are confident that the one you purchased will meet your own exacting standards.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Reading the Indicators ..... . . 34 Index ........111 Redialing Numbers . -
Page 3: What's New
What’s New? What would you say to a telephone that’s smaller than your Incredible Portability wallet? Hard to believe… if you hadn’t already seen it with Your StarTAC phone is so small and light, you’ll always your own eyes. The company that brought you the world’s want it with you. -
Page 4: Highlights
120 scientists, engineers, and physicians in touch with style. A number of accessory options are also from universities, government health agencies, and indus- available to tailor your cellular system to your individual... - Page 5 Contact with the antenna affects call mends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be quality and may cause the phone to operate at a high- maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a er power level than otherwise needed.
- Page 6 You should also consult the manufacturer of any objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment that has been added to your vehicle. equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag Posted Facilities deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is...
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Page 7: Package Content Options
Package Content Options The StarTAC phone comes equipped with a standard battery and an AC adapter to get you up and running. A whole new line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize your cellular package for maximum perfor- mance and portability. -
Page 8: Phone Overview
When this indicator is and toggle features ON and OFF. The symbol “ ” in lit, calls cannot be placed or received. your display represents the Smart Button. -
Page 9: Battery Information
The cover prevents objects from touching the battery 2. Continue to push up until the cover slides free of the pins terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage on the bottom of the battery, then swing the cover outwards. - Page 10 Main Battery Installation Battery phone’s batteries are smaller and weigh less than any previous The main battery fits into the top of your phone like a ski Motorola cellular telephone battery. Now it’s easier than ever boot fits into a ski.
- Page 11 To remove the auxiliary battery: Check your display to confirm low battery signals: 1. Pull the battery down and away from the phone. You will see: 2. Lift the battery’s hook out of the slot on the back of Press then press the phone.
- Page 12 Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity. You can use any auxiliary battery with any main battery to fit the way you use your phone. Main Battery Talk and Standby Times:...
- Page 13 First plug the AC adapter into the back of the charger, with is ON or OFF. When the internal charger is in use, and the the release tab facing up. Plug the other end of the AC adapter phone is ON, you can still place and receive calls.
- Page 14 Lithium Ion batteries are different from other batteries in hear a low battery warning while you are in a call, quickly that you can leave them in the charger as long as you like. switch batteries and resume your conversation.
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Page 15: Turning The Phone On And Off
To conserve energy, your phone may turn off its lights and most the “ ” message when the auxiliary indicators when in standby mode. Don’t worry, the display will battery is in use come back the next time you press a key or open the phone. or charging. -
Page 16: Using The Smart Button
The Smart Button’s central location, the middle key on to recall a previously dialed or stored number. the left side, makes it easy to feel, easy to find—easy to use. You will see: The symbol “ ” in your display represents the Smart Button. -
Page 17: Placing And Ending Calls
To find out your cellular phone’s number: Press again to end the call. Press then press You can dial phone numbers with up to 32 digits, but only the last digits will appear in the display. Tip: To make answering calls Press to see the entire phone number. -
Page 18: Reading The Indicators
If you ignore these warnings, the phone will automatically fringe area of the cellular system. Buildings, tunnels and bad turn itself OFF when the battery is on its last legs. Just charge weather could block or interfere with reception. If the display Weak the battery to resume normal operation. -
Page 19: Redialing Numbers
If you hear an ordinary busy signal, try this sequence. It only If you need some privacy while a call is in progress, try muting Muting the works if the cellular system is busy with incoming calls. -
Page 20: Using Memory
Using Memory Making the Most of Memory Do you have places to go and people to see? Too many phone Each phone number is stored in a “memory location” numbers to remember? Let your phone remember them for numbered 01-99. You can arrange your Phone Book for you. -
Page 21: Storing Names And Numbers
With a little practice you’ll find it’s a piece of cake! numeric keys one or more times. Just use the letters printed on each key as a guide and you can’t go wrong. For example, 1. Enter Enter the phone number you press to enter the letters “A,”... -
Page 22: Memory Location
Entry them alphabetically and immediately place calls. With one 1. Recall Recall the entry by name that you press of the Smart Button you have instant access to the want to erase. name directory. What could be easier? 2. Press to clear the entry. - Page 23 1. Enter Enter the two-digit memory location location (01-99). If you are on the phone and your party gives you another number to call, enter the number into the Scratchpad to You will see: place the call later. 2. Press to place the call.
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Page 24: Advanced Storing
When the recording prompts you for information, just press the Smart Button or press and your phone 7. Enter Enter the two- will send the next set of numbers that you stored. Press the location digit memory location where Smart Button or press as many times as necessary you want the sequence stored. -
Page 25: Storing
Number Character in the sequence to save a ber you will be calling. The number will be inserted into the sequence place for the number you will be calling when you use your automatically when you place calling card. -
Page 26: Editing A Memory Location
Editing a Memory Location Placing Edit by After you’ve stored your calling card information, just recall After you have stored names and numbers into the Phone a Calling Name the information, enter the number of the person you are Book, you can edit the information or erase entries at Card Call calling, and your phone will do the rest. - Page 27 Editing a Memory Location Editing a Memory Location Edit by Edit by You will see: 7. Press to erase one letter at a time or Name Number skip this step to leave the name 1. Press and the 2-digit memory location unchanged.
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Page 28: Introducing The Menu Features
Watch for the the associated phone number. “Shortcuts.” You keys located on the left side of the phone. Use the upper and will find many of lower volume keys to scroll and to control volume. Use the the same key... -
Page 29: Road Map
88 Detailed instructions within this chapter describe the page 67 operation of all features. page 54 Now it’s time to take the plunge. Move at your own pace, experiment, and have some fun! page 65 page 87 Previous User Compatibility... -
Page 30: Call Timers
Keep in Mind: The shortcuts will not work if the Reset View Individual Call Timer Timer is already set at zero. You can view the air-time of the most recent call or the call Press then in progress (in minutes and seconds) at any time using this reset feature. -
Page 31: One Minute Audible Timer
Auto Display Timer Programmable Timers Repeating You can set this timer to beep during your calls at an interval 3. Press to toggle the feature ON or OFF. Audible that you select—from 11-999 seconds. Like the One Minute Timer Audible Timer, you will hear the beep 10 seconds before the... -
Page 32: Tone Controls
It will beep once during each call, 10 seconds before the the Tone Controls. Use these features to select silent vibration (optional) end of the interval. The party on the other end will not hear mode, personalize your phone’s beeps, blips and buzzes—or the beeps. -
Page 33: Ringer Or Vibrator Selection
After you choose a style, the phone will give Motorola’s VibraCall option is ideal for situations where you a brief sample of your new alert sound, or vibrate if you ringing may not be appropriate, or in noisy places where have the VibraCall function selected. -
Page 34: Keypad Tones
Keypad tones are the sounds you hear when you press any Scratchpad tones are the tones that your phone sends to key on the phone. If you want to be discreet, use this feature access automated calling systems like Voice Mail. If you to silence the audio feedback from the keypad. -
Page 35: Lock/Security Features
Lock/Security While you probably would not want to leave your phone unattended, the StarTAC cellular phone has a number of built-in security features to prevent unauthorized use. You can keep your personal information safe and restrict call placement while lending your phone to other people. -
Page 36: Manual Electronic Lock
Manual Electronic Lock Automatic Electronic Lock Locking the You can lock your phone manually at any time to help pre- Shortcut Phone vent unwanted use. Once locked, you can leave your phone When you turn this feature ON, your phone will automati-... -
Page 37: Priority Call
For your stored in memory location 01 even if the phone is locked. At protection, you must enter the six-digit security code in order any time if you dial 911 or an emergency number previously to access these features. - Page 38 2. Press your six-digit security code. Level 3: Calls can be placed manually from the keypad only. 3. Press the number of the service level you wish to • No access to memory information. select (1-6). • No memory edit or storage.
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Page 39: Phone Options
Master Clear If you want to start with a clean slate, use Master Clear to reset all user-selectable options, clear the resettable timer select features for vehicular use. -
Page 40: System Mode
Your cellular service provider configures this feature when you travel often, you can have your phone programmed with you receive a cellular phone number. If you want to get into two cellular numbers to reduce roaming. This feature allows the nitty-gritty of your cellular phone’s operation, read on. - Page 41 Your phone first seeks a non-home type mode selected for each phone number. system, then a home type system. (This mode may be useful in fringe To program the preferred SIDs to be used in P Scan mode: Programming areas or certain roaming situations.) Preferred If home system is non-wireline (type A) 1.
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Page 42: Feature Review
After you’ve spent some time adjusting your phone’s settings, Your phone can display messages and prompts in three Language use this feature to review the selections you’ve made. When you different languages. Just scroll over to Select Language enter the Feature Review, your phone will display any features ) to choose from English that you have changed from their default factory settings. -
Page 43: Pin Code
1. Enter PIN code. Ask your cellular service provider if a PIN is required by your 2. Press system. If so, you will need to activate this feature before you can place calls. - Page 44 5. Press when you finish entering Placement Placement a later time. If you know that you need to call someone the number. (optional) (optional) soon, enter the number you want to call and the delay time in minutes—your phone will help you keep your telephone 6.
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Page 45: Multiple Key Answer
98. display before answering the call. By setting Open to Answer (optional) You will see: OFF, you can open the phone to see the message in the dis- play and then answer the call by pressing or the 1. Press... -
Page 46: Using Messaging
Call Options Sub-Menu Using Messaging Automatic Easier still, turn Auto Answer ON to have your phone auto- Your phone is messaging ready. If you subscribe to messag- Answer matically answer incoming calls after two rings. ing services through your Service Provider, you can receive... -
Page 47: Viewing Your Messages
When You Receive a Message Viewing Your Messages If your phone is ON and you receive a Caller ID, Voice Mail* You can scroll through your messages easily using the side Notification, or alphanumeric message: volume buttons, or . Each message will be numbered from 01 to 20 with a label such as: 1. -
Page 48: Deleting A Message
1. Press then press & hold to enter the Message Center. the Message Center. You will see: 2. Press the side volume buttons to scroll to the 3. Press & hold message you want to delete. until you see: Shortcut 3. - Page 49 When your StarTAC cellular phone receives an incoming Here’s a bonus feature for when you’re in strong signal Talk-time digital message, a tone will notify you. If your phone is set areas. Turn the Extended Talk-time feature ON and receive (optional) to vibrate, using the VibraCall function (page 64), you will extra talk-time from your phone’s battery!
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Page 50: Accessory Options
In some cars, the engine must directly into the jack on the top of your phone, so that you can wear your phone and be running in order for the cigarette lighter to operate. - Page 51 3-Watt Vehicular Kit Wall Transformer Modem or or Car Adapter The 3-Watt Vehicular Kit for the StarTAC phone delivers a full 3 watts of power. This Fax Machine booster works behind the scenes to increase performance, especially in fringe areas. Cellular...
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Page 52: Troubleshooting
Based on this communication, the Q. My battery didn’t last as long as I expected. What can I do to extend battery life? charger can tailor the charging cycle to optimize performance. If your charging A. - Page 53 Troubleshooting Q. I tried to place a call and received a fast busy signal. Q. I tried to read my Voice Mail (or use a paging service, a calling card, etc.) but nothing happened. A. This sound means that the cellular system did not process your call. For example, the cellular system may be overloaded with call attempts.
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Page 54: Glossary
Voice Mail, paging services, banking-by-phone, etc. These any attached batteries from a wall outlet. tones will also be heard by the party on the other line if you use the Scratchpad AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System) A cellular technology that operates on while a call is in progress. - Page 55 2,412 channels. See also AMPS. by the party on the other line if you use the Scratchpad while a call is in progress. name directory An alphabetical list of the names and telephone numbers you Synonymous with Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones.
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Page 56: Index
Voice Operated Transmission A battery-saving feature that lets your phone auxiliary battery 12, 17, 20, Delayed Call Placement 86-87 reduce its power usage when you are not talking during a call. Not all cellular 26, 98 data accessories 100 installing 20 desktop charger 13, 25-26, 99 systems support this feature. -
Page 57: Recalling
42-44 adjusting volume 37 storing into 40, 46-50 silencing 64 microphone 15 styles 65 modems 100 roaming 14, 34, 78, 80, 104 Multiple Key Answer 88 muting the microphone 37 Safety 7-11 SID 81 Scratchpad 45 NAMPS 108... - Page 58 In one study, mice genetically altered to be predisposed to developing ing effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food). However, it is not one type of cancer developed more than twice as many such cancers when they were known whether, to what extent, or through what mechanism, lower levels of RF exposed to RF energy compared to controls.
- Page 59 In fact, brain cancer occurs in the U.S. population at a rate of about 6 new cases per 100,000 people each year. At that rate, assuming 80 FDA is currently working with government, industry, and academic groups to ensure million users of mobile phones (a number increasing at a rate of about 1 million per the proper follow-up to these industry-funded research findings.
- Page 60 But if people are concerned about avoiding even poten- tial risks, there are simple steps they can take to do so. For example, time is a key fac- Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer prod- tor in how much exposure a person receives.
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Page 61: Patent Information
D302015 5029044 5195106 5375143 4462098 4704588 4851966 5029233 5195108 5375258 3 Preece, AW, Iwi, G, Davies-Smith, A, Wesnes, K, Butler, S, Lim, E, and Varey, A. Effect of a 915-MHz sim- D275951 D292578 4868576 5031028 5201069 5379324 4484153 4706036 4870686... - Page 62 This product may be powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion rechargeable battery which must be recycled or disposed of properly. Refer to the battery label for battery type. Contact your local recycling center for a battery recycler near you.
- Page 63 Personal Communications Sector 600 North U.S. Highway 45 Libertyville, Illinois 60048 1-800-331-6456 (in the United States) 1-888-390-6456 (TTY, in the U.S. only) 1-800-461-4575 (in Canada) 68P09393A65-C 2/23/00-RGC StarTAC, ™ Turbo Dial, ™ VibraCall, ™ are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ©1999 Motorola, Inc.