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  • Page 1 Motorola V197 MOTOMANUAL www.motorola.com...
  • Page 3 HELLOMOTO Introducing your new Motorola V197 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Open menus. Navigate menus. Left Soft Key Select menu items. Go online. Right Soft Key Volume Keys Read messages. Smart Key Turn on & off, Make & answer calls.
  • Page 4 Home Screen Main Menu Games & Apps Service Provider Press the Menu M key Press the Navigation 12/31/07 to open the Key up, down, left, or 12:00 Main Menu. right (S) to highlight Recent Phonebook Exit Select a menu feature.
  • Page 5 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ....25 calls....39 essentials ... . . 9 display .
  • Page 7 & fax calls ..58 index ....85 network ... 58 personal organizer .

  • Page 8: Menu Map

    • Outbox • Browser • Drafts • Web Shortcuts • MMS Templates • Stored Pages This is the standard main • Quick Notes • History • Browser Msgs • Go To URL menu layout. Your phone’s • Info Services * •...

  • Page 9: Settings Menu

    In-Call Setup Car Settings • Home Screen • In-Call Timer • Auto Answer • Main Menu • Call Cost Setup * • Auto Handsfree • Color Style • My Caller ID • Power-Off Delay • Greeting • Talk and Fax •...

  • Page 10: Use And Care

    Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind dust and dirt Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt, sand, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture.

  • Page 11: Essentials

    1 Press the menu key M to open the CAUTION: Before using the menu. phone for the first time, read the 2 Press the navigation key S to scroll to Important Safety and Legal e Messages, and press the center key s Information included in the gray- to select it.

  • Page 12: Sim Card

    This means a feature requires an optional accessory. SIM card Note: Make sure the Caution: Don’t bend or scratch your SIM card. gold SIM card Keep it away from static electricity, water, and contacts are facing dirt. down. Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card...

  • Page 13: Battery Charging

    Charge Complete when finished. battery cover and pull Tip: Relax, you can’t overcharge your battery. the bottom of the It will perform best after you fully charge and battery up out of the discharge it a few times. phone. You can charge your battery by...

  • Page 14: Battery Tips

    Battery life depends on the network, signal • It is normal for batteries to gradually strength, temperature, features, and wear down and require longer charging accessories you use. times. If you notice a change in your •...

  • Page 15: Turn It On & Off

    Enter a phone number and press N to make Caution: Some phones ask for your SIM card PIN code when you turn them on. If you enter a call. an incorrect PIN code three times before the To “hang up, ”...

  • Page 16: Call A Stored Phone Number

    M > n Phonebook, then press From the home screen, press M then # to M > New > Email Address. see your number. Tip: Want to see your phone number while you’re on a call? Press M > My Tel. Number. essentials...
  • Page 17 You can edit the name and phone number stored on your SIM card. From the home screen, press M #, select an entry, press the View key, and press the Edit key. If you don’t know your phone number, contact your service provider. essentials...

  • Page 18: Main Attractions

    You can do much more with your phone than Note: Your phone's Bluetooth features and make and receive calls! Bluetooth Class 1 power levels are not allowed for outdoor operation in France. To avoid unlawful interference with radio Bluetooth®...

  • Page 19: Turn Bluetooth Power On Or Off

    Note: To extend battery life, use this procedure to set Bluetooth power to Off when 1 Scroll to a device in the list and press the not in use. Your phone will not connect to center key s. devices until you set Bluetooth power back to...

  • Page 20: Copy Files To Another Device

    [Look For Devices] to search for the device where you want to copy the file. www.motorola.com/Bluetoothsupport If your phone could not copy the file to the copy files to another device other device, make sure the device is on and ready in discoverable mode (see the user’s...

  • Page 21: Advanced Bluetooth Features

    A device is recognized after you connect to it Bluetooth feature by pressing M > w Settings once (see page 17). > Connection > Bluetooth Link > Setup > Power > On. features 1 Place your phone near the device, and...
  • Page 22 M > w Settings > Connection Scroll to the object, press M > Move, > Bluetooth Link > Handsfree > device name select the device name. drop...

  • Page 23: Play Videos

    Just Once, Never, or Custom. Menu. screen. M > w Settings Bluetooth > Connection To download a video with the micro-browser, options > Bluetooth Link > Setup see page 61. You can also attach videos to multimedia messages. main attractions...

  • Page 24: Multimedia Messages

    To create a group mailing list, see page 51. and press M > Insert > New Page. You can For more message features, see page 52. enter more text and objects on the new page.

  • Page 25: Cable Connections

    (sound), or Open key (phonebook vCard, message or letter, your phone plays an datebook vCalendar entry, or unknown alert and the display shows New Message with a file type). message indicator such as r. Press the Read key to open the message.

  • Page 26: Phone Updates

    You can find out if your phone can be updated Note: Motorola Original USB data and register for free update notifications at: cables and supporting software are http://www.hellomoto.com/support/...

  • Page 27: Basics

    To dial a number from the home screen, press The home screen shows when you turn on number keys and N. the phone. Press S up, down, left, or right in the home screen to open basic menu features. Service Provider Date 12/31/05 Press the menu key M to open the menu.
  • Page 28 Status indicators can show at the top of the 3 Data Indicator – Shows connection home screen: status. 1. Signal 8. Battery 4 = secure 7 = unsecure Service Provider Strength Level packet data packet data 12/31/05 2. GPRS 7. Ring Style...
  • Page 29 5 Active Line Indicator – Shows 7 Ring Style Indicator – Shows the ring ? to indicate an active call, or > to style setting. indicate when call forwarding is on. y = loud ring Ó = vibrate & ring...

  • Page 30: Text Entry

    To set your primary and secondary text entry Press the Cancel key to recipients. modes, press M > Entry Setup in a text entry exit without making changes. view and select Primary Setup or Secondary Setup. Press # in a text entry view to select an iTAP®...
  • Page 31 Press the Select key to iTAP® mode and a space. lock the highlighted Press # in a text entry view to switch to combination. iTAP mode. If you don’t see j or p, press M > Entry Setup to set iTAP mode as your If you want a different word (such as Progress), primary or secondary text entry mode.

  • Page 32: Tap And Tap Extended Modes

    For example, if you press 8 one time, your tap and tap extended modes display shows: Press # in a text entry view to switch to tap Character After mode. If you don’t see ìg or ìm, press displays at 2 seconds, íg...

  • Page 33: Volume

    Program, or press * to reject it and symbol mode enter a space Press # in a text entry view until you see [. after Prog. Press a keypad key to show its symbols at the Delete Send To bottom of the display. Scroll to the symbol you The first character of every sentence is want, then press the center key s.

  • Page 34: Navigation Key

    To find the smart key, see the home screen. page 1. To change what the smart key does in the home screen, see page 55. To change your ringer volume when your phone is closed, see page 33.

  • Page 35: Handsfree Speaker

    Enter Unlock Code prompt, try entering 1234 or the handsfree speaker on. Your display shows last four digits of your phone number. If that Spkrphone On until you turn it off or end the call. doesn’t work, press M and enter your six-digit security code instead.

  • Page 36: Lock & Unlock Phone

    Press M > w Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Lock Now. To automatically lock your phone whenever you turn it off: Press M > w Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Automatic Lock > On. Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see page 41).

  • Page 37: Customize

    Find it: M > t Ring Styles > Style: style name 1 Scroll to Calls (or Line 1 or Line 2 for dual-line Shortcut: In the home screen, press the phones), then press the Change key to volume keys up or down to quickly change change it.

  • Page 38: Time & Date

    > Personalize > Home Screen > Display > Clock. 3 Press the Back key to save the alert setting. Tip: If you want a ring that sets you apart, you wallpaper can use an MP3 sound file. To download files, see page 61.

  • Page 39: Screen Saver

    To choose the colors that your phone uses for saver. The screen saver shows when the flip indicators, highlights, and soft key labels: Press M > w Settings > Personalize > Color Style. is open and no activity is detected for a specified time.

  • Page 40: Answer Options

    To set how long your phone waits before the display turns off: You can use different ways to answer an Press M > w Settings > Initial Setup incoming call. To turn on or turn off an answer >...

  • Page 41: Calls

    To make and answer calls, see page 13. > Received Calls or Dialed Calls turn off a call alert Scroll to a call. A % next to a call means the call connected. You can press the volume keys to turn off a •...

  • Page 42: Redial

    Send Message Open a new text message with the number in the To 1 Press N from the home screen to see a field. list of recent calls. Add Digits Add digits after the number.

  • Page 43: Return A Call

    1 Press the View key to see the received the next person you call, enter the phone calls list. number and press M > Hide ID/Show ID. 2 Scroll to the call you want to return, then press N. emergency calls caller ID...

  • Page 44: Voicemail

    2 Press N to call the emergency number. provider. Note: You can’t store a p (pause), w (wait), or n voicemail (number) character in this number. If you want to store a voicemail number with these Your network stores the voicemail characters, create a phonebook entry for it.

  • Page 45: Other Features

    SIM card’s phonebook, or To call phonebook entries with Speed No. your Fixed Dial list: Press M > w Settings 1 through 9, hold the key for the entry (1 through 9). > Initial Setup > 1-Touch Dial > Phone, SIM, or Fixed Dial.
  • Page 46 The last number you entered is stored in the notepad. You can use the notepad to Enter the speed dial number, press #, “jot down” a number during a call for later then press N. use. To see the notepad: Note: To 1-touch dial phonebook entries 1 Press M >...
  • Page 47 • To connect the two calls, press the hold a call Link key. Press M > Hold to put all active calls on • To end the call on hold, press hold. M > End Call On Hold. mute a call To turn the call waiting feature on or off, Press M >...
  • Page 48 Set up your phone for use with an During a call: optional TTY device: M > Transfer, dial transfer number, press N M > w Settings > Initial Setup > TTY Setup call forwarding change phone line Set up or cancel call forwarding:...
  • Page 49 M > Send Tones. Use the fixed dial list: M > É Tools > Dialing Services > Fixed Dial quick dial Dial preprogrammed phone numbers: M > É Tools > Dialing Services > Quick Dial...

  • Page 50: Phonebook

    When creating a phonebook entry, scroll to Voice Name and press the Record key. Press the Edit a number stored in the phonebook: Record key again and say the entry’s name M > n Phonebook, scroll to the phonebook (within two seconds).
  • Page 51 Note: The Ringer ID option isn’t available for name (within two seconds). entries stored on the SIM card. Tip: If you use Voice Dial a lot, you can create Activate ringer IDs: a shortcut to it. Scroll to Voice Dial, then press M >...
  • Page 52 ID view for phonebook set speed number for a phonebook entry Show entries as a text list, or with picture Set the Speed No. for an entry: caller ID photos: M > n Phonebook, scroll to the entry, and M >...
  • Page 53 To create a list: M > n Phonebook, scroll to the entry, press M > n Phonebook, then press M > Set Primary > number or address M > New > Mailing List Note: The Set Primary option isn’t available for...

  • Page 54: Messages

    Send a phonebook entry to another phone, computer, or device: M > n Phonebook, then press M > Setup > Sort by > sort order M > n Phonebook, scroll to the entry, press M > Share Phonebook Entry You can sort the phonebook list by Name, Speed No., Voice Name, or Email.
  • Page 55 > or unread <. Icons can also indicate if the message is locked 9, R, then press M > Inbox Setup urgent !, or low priority ↓, or if it has an > Text Msg Setup > Store To > SIM. attachment =.

  • Page 56: Personalizing

    Activate ringer IDs assigned to phonebook services messages: entries and categories: R > Info Services M > t Ring Styles > style Detail > Ringer IDs ring volume personalizing M > t Ring Styles > style Detail > Ring Volume...
  • Page 57 Press M, then press the shortcut number. M > w Settings > Personalize > Home Screen master reset > Home Keys > Icons Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M > w Settings > Initial Setup > Master Reset other features—personalizing...

  • Page 58: Call Times & Costs

    After you erase the information, call times you can’t recover it. Show call timers: M > w Settings > Initial Setup > Master Clear M > s Recent Calls > Call Times in-call timer call times & costs Show time or cost information during...

  • Page 59: Other Features (Continued)

    (car kit) Activate the speakerphone during a Automatically route calls to a car kit call: when connected: Press the Speaker key (if available, or M > w Settings > Car Settings > Auto Handsfree M > Spkrphone On). other features—handsfree...

  • Page 60: Data & Fax Calls

    To install the software update later: talk then fax M > w Settings > Phone Status > Software Update > Install Now Connect your phone to the device, enter fax number, press M > Talk then Fax, then press N to make the call.

  • Page 61: Personal Organizer

    See or edit event details: set alarm M > É Tools > Datebook, scroll to the day, M > É Tools > Alarm Clock press s, press the View key turn off alarm event reminder...

  • Page 62: Security

    Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code fun & games three times before the correct code, your Note: A lock (9) icon next to a picture, sound, SIM card is disabled and your display shows or other object means that you cannot send or SIM Blocked.
  • Page 63 Manage photos, pictures, and animations: object from a Web page: M > h Multimedia > Pictures Press L, go to the page that links to the view, delete, or manage video clips file, scroll to the link, and select it.
  • Page 64 Note: Normal airtime and/or carrier usage charges apply. start game or application Start a Java™ game or application: M > Q Games & Apps, scroll to the game or application, press the center key s other features—fun & games...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Sar Data

    Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to Before a phone model is available for sale to the public in the U.S. radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications and Canada, it must be tested and certified to the FCC and Industry Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 67 Web site: http://www.cwta.ca 1. In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

  • Page 68: Eu Conformance

    • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number. You can view your product’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (to R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/rtte.
  • Page 69 Important Safety and Legal Information...

  • Page 70: Safety Information

    ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate DO NOT hold the external antenna when the mobile device is IN with your mobile device, the system handling your call controls the USE.

  • Page 71: Hearing Aids

    In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to physician or the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is do so by airline staff. If your mobile device offers an airplane mode adequately shielded from RF energy.

  • Page 72: Driving Precautions

    Always obey them. When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and do When using your mobile device while driving, please: not remove, install, or charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire.

  • Page 73: Choking Hazards

    Glass Parts Your battery or mobile device may require Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass 032375o recycling in accordance with local laws. could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives Contact your local regulatory authorities a substantial impact.

  • Page 74: Caution About High Volume Usage

    15-minute break every hour, and stop use if you are very tired. Caution About High Volume Usage Listening at full volume to music or voice through a headset may damage your hearing. Repetitive Motion...

  • Page 75: Industry Canada Notice

    Industry Canada Notice to Users Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. See RSS-GEN 7.1.5.

  • Page 76: Fcc Notice

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This...

  • Page 77: Warranty

    Products (“Accessories”) and below. Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products (“Software”) to be free from Decorative Limited lifetime warranty for the defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer...
  • Page 78 (c) use of the Products or the copy of the software (e.g. Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or CD-ROM, or floppy disk).

  • Page 79: Other Information

    Phones by third parties, that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software 1-800-331-6456 products will be corrected.

  • Page 80: 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. Warranty...

  • Page 81: Hearing Aids

    Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has “Rated for likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Hearing Aids”...

  • Page 82: Who Information

    Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Thank you for choosing a Motorola product.

  • Page 83: Export Law

    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 84: Perchlorate Label

    California Perchlorate Label Perchlorate Label Some mobile phones use an internal, permanent backup battery on the printed circuit board that may contain very small amounts of perchlorate. In such cases, California law requires the following label: "Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/...

  • Page 85: Smart Practices While Driving

    Smart Practices While Driving Driving Safety Drive Safe, Call Smart eyes from the road. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile it for you.
  • Page 86 • Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies.* • Use your mobile device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in...

  • Page 87: Index

    27 call battery life, extending 17, 37, answering 13, 38 accessories 10, 57 barring 46 accessory connector port 1 Bluetooth connection end 13 active line indicator 27 datebook entry, sending ending 13 active line, changing 46 forwarding 46...
  • Page 88 26 external display 32 date, setting 36 in-call indicator 27 datebook 59 Incoming Call message 41 dial a phone number 13, 47 fax call 40, 58 information services 54 dialed calls 39 fixed dial 47 international access code 45...
  • Page 89 PIN2 code 33 master clear 56 power key 1, 13 master reset 55 object exchange 18 menu 2, 9, 25, 54, 55 1-touch dial 43, 50 menu icons 25, 55 open to answer 38 message 52, 53 quick dial 47...
  • Page 90 TTY device 46 recent calls 39 SIM Blocked message 13, turn on/off 13 recycling 81 redial 40 SIM card 10, 13, 33, 53, 60 reminders 54 smart key 32, 33, 55 unlock restrict calls 46 soft keys 1, 25, 55...
  • Page 91 31, 54 wallpaper 36 warranty 75 Web pages 61 Web sessions 61 WHO information 80 your phone number 14 U.S. patent Re. 34,976 index...
  • Page 92 index...

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