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- Page 1 V173 motorola.com...
- Page 3 Navigation Key V173 recently dialed Scroll through calls. lists, set volume. Power Connector Port Insert charger. Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as the phone image above. However, all key locations, sequences, and functions remain the same.
- Page 4 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started ........9 About This Manual ......9 Attaching the Battery Door . - Page 6 Using Instant Messaging......42 Using Chat ........46...
- Page 7 Phonebook ........49 Storing a Phonebook Entry..... . . 49 Dialing a Phonebook Entry .
- Page 8 Security ........71...
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Page 9: Menu Map
• More • Quick Dial • Games • Browser • IM • Chat Shortcut In idle, press S up or Note: down to access The Main Menu above phonebook, right or left represents the standard phone to adjust volume. menu layout. You or your... -
Page 10: Settings Menu
• Auto Answer *Optional Network, SIM card, or subscription-dependent features. +This function allows you to have your phone automatically turned on and off at specified times, helping you save battery life. Be sure to turn off the power on/off feature when traveling on an airplane or in other situations where the use of the mobile phone is prohibited. -
Page 11: Getting Started
SIM card, and/or subscription- 032380o dependent features. All service providers in all geographical areas may not offer these features. Contact your service provider for information about availability. Optional Accessories Features marked with this label require the use of an optional Motorola Original accessory. -
Page 12: Attaching The Battery Door
Battery Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details and phonebook/message memory. Install it in your phone by placing it in the SIM card slot located on the back of your phone beneath the replaceable battery. -
Page 13: Battery Tips
The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. • When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature. -
Page 14: Turning On/Off Your Phone
. If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press Note: If you enter an incorrect code 3 times, your SIM card is disabled and the phone displays SIM Blocked . If necessary, enter your 4-digit code and press to unlock your phone. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Volume
When you are in a call, you can adjust the earpiece speaker volume by pressing S right or left. When the phone display is in idle, press S right or left to adjust the ring volume. Increase/decrease the volume by pressing to the right/left. -
Page 16: Learning To Use Your Phone
GPRS network connection. GPRS allows faster data transfer speeds. The indicator does not mean that you are in a call, only that you are registered on the network via a GPRS connection. In use Indicates when a call is in progress and when... -
Page 17: Using The Menu
Roam Appears when your phone uses another network system outside your home network. Message Appears when you have a new voice or text message waiting. An icon here can also indicate your text entry mode, alphabet, numeric, symbol and etc. -
Page 18: Entering Text
M > Recent Calls > Dialed Calls Find the Feature Press M, scroll to Recent Calls , then select it to see the information of the last call. Selecting a Feature Scroll through numeric items. Press VIEW/SELECT ( ) to see the details of a highlighted item. -
Page 19: Character Chart
Tap Method text mode. Press the same key repeatedly to cycle through available characters. . 1 ? ! , @ _ & ~ : ; " - ( ) ' ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ A B C 2... -
Page 20: Folding Back The Phone
) to delete 1 letter at a time. Press and hold DELETE ( ) to delete the entire message. Note: Sizes of characters may vary from 1 language to another. Folding Back the Phone Whenever you fold back your cell phone, all ongoing operations will be canceled and the screen displays the original entrance screen content. -
Page 21: Setting Up Your Phone
This ring and/ or vibration is called an alert. You can select 1 of 6 different alert profiles: Loud Ring , Soft Ring , Vibrate , Vibrate & Ring , Vibrate then Ring , and Silent . -
Page 22: Setting Backlight
> Initial Setup > Contrast > desired amount Setting Display Scrolling To set the cursor to stop or to wrap around when it reaches the top or end of a list: M > Settings > Other Settings Find the Feature >... -
Page 23: Setting Display Timeout
Find the Feature > Initial Setup > Display Timeout > desired mode Note: The screen saver does not come on if Display Timeout is set to ON . Resetting All Options To restore all options to factory default values, except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M >... -
Page 24: Setting Up Your Phone For Optional Handsfree Use
M > Settings > Other Settings Find the Feature > Initial Setup > Master Clear To clear all information, you need to enter the Security Code (000000). Setting Up Your Phone for Optional Handsfree Use Handsfree operation makes it possible for you to make and receive calls without using your hands. -
Page 25: Calling Features
Calling Features Displaying Your Phone Number You must enter your phone number before you can display From the idle display: M > Settings > Phone Status Find the Feature > My numbers Press see the entry details 1 View ( change NAME, No., or Speed No. -
Page 26: Redialing A Number
Redialing a Number You can redial a previously dialed phone number, whether the call connected or was busy. From the idle display: Press go directly to the dialed calls list redial the highlighted number Find the Feature > Recent Calls > Received... -
Page 27: Terminating An Incoming Call
Dialing an Emergency Number Your service provider programs 1 or more emergency phone numbers (such as 112 or 911) that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. -
Page 28: Dialing International Numbers
Action Press for 2 seconds to insert the international access code + , then enter in the country code for the country that you would like to connect to (for example, +44 for the U.K., +33 for France), then enter the rest of the phone number. -
Page 29: Viewing Received, Dialed, Or Missed Calls
Your phone keeps lists of the numbers from calls you recently received, dialed, and missed, even if the calls did not connect. The lists are sorted from the newest to oldest entries. The oldest entries are deleted as new ones are added. -
Page 30: Returning A Missed Call
These digits can be the last phone number that you called or a phone number that you simply entered but did not call. These digits remain in the notepad even when you turn off the phone. -
Page 31: Using Voicemail
Contact your service provider for more details. Storing/Changing Your Voicemail Number Store your voicemail number in your phone to make it faster and easier to use voicemail. Your voicemail number is provided by your service provider. -
Page 32: Speed Dialing
1 keypad keys enter the speed dial number for the entry you want to dial submit the number call the entry Note: To edit phone numbers in the Entry Details of the speed dial, see “Editing a Phonebook Entry” on page 52. -
Page 33: 1-Touch Dialing
1-Touch Dialing You can call phonebook entries 1 through 9 with the push of a single key. The first 9 numbers from the SIM card are stored in the 1-touch dialing locations 1-9. Press and hold the 1-digit speed dial number for 1 second. -
Page 34: Using Call Waiting
If you subscribe to call waiting, an alert tone sounds while you are on a call to indicate that 032380o you have received a 2nd call. To put the 1st call on hold and answer the 2nd call. Press answer the new call... -
Page 35: Conference Calls
Note: You can repeat this procedure to enter forwarding information for other call types. Conference Calls To talk to more than 1 person on a call, you can make a conference call. Call the 1st person, 032380o then the 2nd person, and link the 2 calls. -
Page 36: Barring A Call
2 calls 6 LINK ( end the entire call Barring a Call Call barring lets you restrict outgoing or incoming calls. You can restrict all calls, calls to 032380o international numbers, or calls while roaming. M > Settings > Security Find the Feature >... -
Page 37: Putting A Call On Hold
On or Off 6 SELECT ( 7 keypad keys enter your call barring password (from your service provider) submit your password 8 OK ( Putting a Call on Hold Action Press Hold ( ) (if available). Press M > Hold . -
Page 38: Messages And Chat
Received messages appear on your phone display or in your text message inbox. You must set up the text message inbox before you can send and receive these messages. The total number of messages the inbox can hold depends on the length of the message, and the number of other messages and drafts stored in your phone. -
Page 39: Sending Messages, Pictures, And Sounds
Sending Messages, Pictures, and Sounds You can send text messages and pictures or sounds to one or more recipients. You can manually enter each recipient’s phone number, or select one or more numbers from the phonebook or recent calls lists. When the messages are sent, they will be saved to the outbox. - Page 40 > object type picture, animation, or sound > object file in the message Note: Message length is limited. The counter at the top of the display shows how many characters are left. insert the phone number(s) 3 SEND ( 4 [NEW Entry] enter 1 or more phone >...
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Page 41: Viewing Message Status
CANCEL message Viewing Message Status Text messages that you send are stored in the Outbox . To view the content of your Outbox : M > Messages > Outbox Find the Feature Text messages are sorted from the newest to oldest. -
Page 42: Using Browser Messages
Lock the message so that cleanup does not delete it. Store Number Save callback number. Create Message Create a new message. Using Browser Messages Your network server can send you browser messages. M > Messages > Browser Msgs Find the Feature... -
Page 43: Sending Quick Notes
Sending Quick Notes To insert a Quick Note: M > Messages > Quick Notes Find the Feature To edit a quick note: Press select and create the desired 1 READ ( note send the note 2 SEND ( DELETE delete the note... -
Page 44: Using Info Services
Before you use the feature, make sure you have done Info Srvc Setup . Note: This feature depends on your service provider. M > Messages > Info Services... -
Page 45: Sending And Receiving Instant Messages
Press VIEW ) to open your conversation with them. • Online Contacts are logged in to IM. Press SEND IM ( ) to send the person a message. A busy indicator shows that someone is busy and unable to respond. - Page 46 Your phone displays the conversation history, where you can see the text you sent and the person’s replies as they arrive. In the conversation display, you can: Press 1 Back return to the Contact List , where you can open more...
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Page 47: Setting Your Online Status
Adding and Removing Contacts To add a name, open your Contact List or a conversation and press M > Add Contact . If you are not in a conversation, enter the new screen name and press OK ( ). IM returns an error if it cannot verify the name on the server. -
Page 48: Using Chat
IM can sound an alert when new messages arrive or when a person for whom you have set an alert logs in to IM. To turn the IM alert on or off, select Settings > Set Sounds form the IM Online menu. -
Page 49: Review Chat History
Chat or End Chat later when Chat is selected again Note: When your phone displays Memory is Full , you must delete some existing messages from your inbox, outbox, or drafts folder to receive new chat messages. Review Chat History You can see chat history from: M >... -
Page 50: Respond To Chat
End a Chat Session A chat session also ends when you turn off the phone, answer an incoming call, or start a new chat session. Your chat partner is not notified when you end a chat session. -
Page 51: Phonebook
Shortcut: Enter a phone number in the idle display, then press STORE ( ) to create a phonebook entry with the number in the NO . field. Go directly to step 3 in the following procedure to enter additional information and store the entry. -
Page 52: Entering Information
5 CHANGE ( store the phone number 6 OK ( scroll to Speed No. , the number to speed dial the entry The next available speed dial number is assigned to a new phonebook number by default. -
Page 53: Dialing A Phonebook Entry
DONE the phonebook list Note: Users can only store the phone numbers to the SIM card but not into the phone memory. Dialing a Phonebook Entry You can use the phonebook list, speed dial, or 1-touch dial to call a number stored in your phonebook. -
Page 54: Editing A Phonebook Entry
Editing a Phonebook Entry You can edit a phonebook entry stored on your SIM card. If you change an entry’s speed dial number, the entry is moved to the new speed dial location and the original entry is deleted. M > Phonebook... -
Page 55: Copying Phonebook Entries
Checking Capacity To check how much space is left in your phonebook, your phone displays the number of entries that are used and the number available. To see how much memory is left in your SIM card. - Page 56 Press select Capacity 3 SELECT ( Your phone displays the number of SIM card phonebook entries available.
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Page 57: Personalizing Your Phone
Personalizing Your Phone You can adjust your phone menus and features. Customizing Menus Your can customize the order of the items in your phone’s main menu, depending upon your usage. M > Settings > Other Settings Find the Feature > Personalize > Main Menu... -
Page 58: Redefining Soft Keys
Redefining Soft Keys M > Settings > Other Settings Find the Feature > Personalize > Keys Press scroll to Left or Right open the key editor 2 SELECT ( scroll to the new key function confirm the new function 4 SELECT ( Selecting a Favorite Wallpaper M >... -
Page 59: Selecting A Customized Screen Saver
> Personalize > Screen Saver Press select the Animation that appears when your phone is idle select Idle Time to set how long your phone must be idle before the screen saver appears Note: If this setting is longer than your Display Timeout setting,... -
Page 60: Selecting A Color Setting
MyMenu enables you to quickly access your favorite menu features. Using MyMenu Shortcut You can use MyMenu from the idle display, while on a call, or while scrolling through a menu. Note: Not all features can set MyMenu Shortcut . - Page 61 Find the Feature > desired feature Note: To edit or delete a MyMenu feature, highlight it in the list and press M to open a menu of options for the feature. Adding a MyMenu Shortcut Press enter the menu system...
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Page 62: Downloading Ring Tones
Press change the MyMenu key 5 CHANGE ( number, if necessary DONE select the MyMenu key number and close the editor Downloading Ring Tones You can download ring tones from the browser (see page 75). -
Page 63: Getting More Out Of Your Phone
Fixed Dialing When you activate the Fixed Dial feature, your phone can place calls only to the numbers in the Fixed Dial list. Note: Employers can use Fixed Dial to limit employees’ phones to a predefined list of numbers, country codes, or other prefixes. -
Page 64: Calling A Number In A Text Message
M > More > Service Dial Find the Feature Calling a Number in a Text Message If you receive a text message with an embedded phone number, you can dial the number directly. M > Messages > Inbox Find the Feature... -
Page 65: Using Dtmf Tones
CALL to dial. Using DTMF Tones You can send numbers to the network as Dual Tone Multi- Frequency (DTMF) tones during a call. Use DTMF tones to communicate with automated systems that require you to submit a PIN code or credit card number. - Page 66 The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not be equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider. For billing information, please contact your service provider directly. To view a call timer: M >...
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Page 67: Viewing And Resetting Call Costs
Timer Description Received Calls Total time spent on calls received since the last time you reset this timer. All Calls Total time of dialed and received calls since the last time you reset this timer. Life Time Total time of all calls on this phone. - Page 68 Your phone network can provide the following call cost information: Cost Tracker Description Credit Available Amount of your credit remaining. For GSM advice-of-charge, this is only available if you set a credit limit. Note: your phone receives cost information form the advice-of- charge feature or third-party prepay software.
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Page 69: Network Selection
M > Settings > Other Settings Find the Feature > Network Your service provider registers your phone to a network. You can view information about the current network, change how your phone searches for a network, specify your preferred networks, and activate alerts that indicate... -
Page 70: Personal Organizer Features
Personal Organizer Features Alarm Clock You can create a New Alarm or activate a predefined alarm profile. To create a new alarm profile: M > Alarm Clock > [New Alarm] Find the Feature Action 1 Create/edit alarm details: Name :... -
Page 71: Calculator
Note: The alarm clock in your phone must be set while your phone is on. You can then power your phone off to conserve your phone’s battery. Although your phone is powered off, the alarm clock will play an audible alert at the time you have set. -
Page 72: Converting Currency
Note: After Stop Watch is activated, you can press SNAPSHOT ) to keep track of the time elapsed for later reference. After stopping the Stop Watch , you can press S right and left to navigate through the SNAPSHOT time 1, 2, 3..., etc. -
Page 73: Security
You can lock your phone manually or set your phone to lock automatically whenever you turn it off. When you try to use a locked phone, it prompts you to enter the unlock code. (The default unlock code is 1234.) A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you must unlock it to answer. -
Page 74: Changing Your Unlock Code
The unlock code must contain 4 digits, and the security code must contain 6 digits. Be sure to make a note of the new numbers. M > Settings > Security Find the Feature >... -
Page 75: If You Forget A Code Or Password
SIM PIN, SIM PIN2, or call barring password, contact your service provider. If you forget your unlock code, try entering 1234 or the last 4 digits of your phone number. If that does not work, do the following: Press go to the unlock code bypass... -
Page 76: Protecting The Sim Card
SIM card. When the SIM PIN feature is activated, you must enter your SIM card PIN code each time you turn on the phone or insert a SIM card. Your SIM card PIN code is given to you by your service provider. -
Page 77: News And Entertainment
Setting Up Your Phone for Mobile Internet Access Note: Your service provider may have set up your phone for Internet access. You can adjust the Mobile Internet network connection settings, or create a new network connection profile: M >... - Page 78 SELECT confirm the item BACK return to the last screen Setting Up URL Before you start using the browser, you 1st need to enter the URL. M > Browser > Web Shortcut Find the Feature Press 1 S (up or down)
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Page 79: Accessing The Internet
You can download a file such as ring tone, wallpaper, or screensaver to your phone. To download files with the browser on a desktop computer or your phone: Action 1 In the browser, go to the Web site and locate the file you want. -
Page 80: Games
2 Follow the directions on the Web site to purchase the file (payment details vary). The site sends a text message to your phone, containing the attached file or a URL link to the file. Note: Normal airtime and/or carrier usage charges apply. -
Page 81: Using My Tones
When the game is over, you can play again or return to the Games menu, depending on the game. Press pause the game session end the game session and return to the game menu Using My Tones You can create custom alert tones for your phone. The tones you create appear in the list of available alerts. - Page 82 Entering Notes To create a new tone, use the keypad keys to enter each note. Press a key multiple times to cycle through its available notes or options (pitch, octave, or length). The default setting for a new tone is a quarter note in octave 2.
- Page 83 Enter a note as follows: Task Action Set the new octave ( 1 , 2 or 3 ) Change the octave before selecting the note. The new octave applies to the note and all following notes until you change it again.
- Page 84 Task Action Set the new length ( h , w , or q ) Change a note’s length after selecting the note. The new length applies to the note and all following notes until you change it again. Enter 1 or more rests ( R...
- Page 85 5 Play ( return to the my tones list CANCEL Editing a Tone You cannot edit the standard alert tones included with your phone. To edit a custom tone that you created: M > Ring Style > My Tones Find the Feature...
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Page 86: Deleting A Tone
11 OK ( Deleting a Tone You cannot delete the standard alert tones included with your phone. To delete a custom tone that you created: M > Ring Style > My Tones Find the Feature Press 1 S up or down... -
Page 87: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check Here First If your phone does not seem to work properly, look here first. If you still need help, see “Service and Repairs” on page 88. Phone Automatic Power On/Off Question: My phone powers off automatically while in standby mode. -
Page 88: No Backlight On The Display
No Backlight on the Display Question: During phone operation, why don’t I see a backlight on the display? Answer: The Backlight may be set to Off . To view and/or change the backlight setting: M > Settings > Other Settings Find the Feature >... - Page 89 Question: Why doesn’t the screen saver appear after it has been set? Answer: If Battery Save is set to On , the screen saver does not appear and the backlight turns off by default after 5 seconds, regardless of the settings. To check the Battery...
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Page 90: Service And Repairs
Service and Repairs If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. 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). -
Page 91: Specific Absorption Rate Data
In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station, the lower the power output. 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. - Page 92 1.2 W/kg, and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.56 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available accessories and regulatory requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the governmental requirements for safe exposure.
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Page 93: Index
Index currency converter 70 cursor 20 accessories 9, 22 customizing the menu 55 alert 19, 32 animation 8 date setting 19 backlight 20 default password 73 barring calls 34 Dialed calls list 25 battery 10 dialing extending battery life 11... - Page 94 13 language emergency number 25 setting 57 Entry Method 17 Last Call menu 61 event alert 19 left soft key exchange rate 70 functions 1 lock 71 loud right alert 14 factory setting 21 Master Clear 21 Master Reset 21...
- Page 95 26 storing a call 30 optional accessory 9 symbol 17 optional feature 9 outbox 39 tap method text entry 17 text entry phonebook 49 entering text 16 picture 56 text message 36 PIN code 74 text mode...
- Page 97 Important Safety and Legal Information...
- Page 98 Furthermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications of Motorola or any third-party software provider, except for the normal, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
- Page 99 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ........
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Page 100: Safety Information
Product Operation When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your mobile device just like you would a landline phone. If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. -
Page 101: Rf Energy Interference/Compatibility
RF energy. 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 102: Driving Precautions
When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and do not remove, install, or charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire. -
Page 103: Batteries And Chargers
Use only Motorola Original batteries and chargers. Caution: To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose of your battery in a fire. Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information follows. -
Page 104: Glass Parts
It is always a good idea to hold the screen away from your eyes, leave the lights on in the room, take a 15-minute break every hour, and stop use if you are very tired. -
Page 105: Industry Canada Notice
See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 106: United States And Canada
Radio Service, Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products (“Software”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below. This limited... -
Page 107: Warranty
(b) contact with liquid, water, rain, extreme humidity or heavy perspiration, sand, dirt or the like, extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions;... -
Page 108: Who Is Covered
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 109: What Other Limitations Are There
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one jurisdiction to another. -
Page 110: Hearing Aid Compatibility
The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the box. -
Page 111: Who Information
Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the WHO Information use of mobile phones. If you are concerned, you may want to limit your own or your children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using handsfree devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body. -
Page 112: Recycling
As a mobile device user, you have an important role in ensuring that this device is recycled properly. When it comes time to give this mobile device up or trade it in for a new one, please remember that the mobile device, the charger, and many of its accessories can be recycled. -
Page 113: Smart Practices While Driving
Driving Safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Go to www.motorola.com/callsmart for more information. -
Page 114: Driving Safety
• Use your mobile device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress, or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.* •...
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