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Motorola V51 User Manual

Motorola V51 User Manual

V series gsm 900/1800 mhz
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  • Page 2 Dummy matter...
  • Page 3 Options Menu...
  • Page 4 Press to reject call, setting, option,... Press to enter the Quick Access features. <> Press to access the menu options and navigate menus. Press to select entries and Menu options. Press to add a phone book entry. Press to call Voicemail.
  • Page 5 • Adjust Contrast • Outgoing Messages • Access Internet • Message Editor • Set Alarm • Missed Calls • Edit Music • Answered Calls * Availability depends on the type and settings of the SIM card, and/or your subscription of this feature.
  • Page 6 Smart button gives one touch accessories. access to the phone book and can place, answer or end calls when headset is attached. Visual Alert Lights up when incoming call is received. Identify up to 6 different caller groups. 1. Requires Voicemail service subscription.
  • Page 7 Introduction Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a mobile phone from Motorola, the world leader in cellular technology. The phones are packed with features that put you in control and give you unrivalled power, whilst remaining discrete. Control Discretion • Customisable Quick Access Menu •...
  • Page 8 Menu Navigation menus and how to move around them is covered in the next section . When the manual describes the use of each menu item, it will be assumed that you are familiar with the menu system. Key Presses Key presses are represented in this manual using symbols so that you may locate and use the required sequence quickly.
  • Page 9 Alternatively, a quicker way to leave the menus is to press Menus and Sub-menus A menu is a simple list of options. Some of these options provide access to a further list of options called a sub-menu. When navigating through the menus you may find it is helpful to think in terms of menu levels - the ‘parent’...
  • Page 10 Select the option you want by pressing the key. # If your service provider has added their own menu, Access Internet will not be the first item in the Options menu. † Availability depends on the type and settings of the SIM card and/or your subscription to these services where available.
  • Page 11 Total Customer Satisfaction At Motorola, Total Customer Satisfaction is a top priority. If you have a question, a suggestion or a concern about your Motorola Cellular Phone, Motorola wants to hear from you. Please contact the Motorola Cellular Response Centre by fax on: +44 (0) 131 458 6732, or use one of the local phone numbers in the following countries: •...
  • Page 12 1 been mishandled, misused, wilfully damaged, neglected, improperly tested, repaired, altered or defaced in any way. 2 a defect arising as a result of any failure to follow instructions either in the manual or product specification. 3 a defect which has arisen from the use of non-Motorola approved accessories or ancillary items attached to or in connection with the telephone.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Provides an explanation of the Options Menu and how to use it ....37 Using the Quick Access Menu Provides an explanation of the Quick Access Menu and how to use it ..83 Accessories Details the accessories available for use with your phone ......87 What To Do If...
  • Page 14 Contents...

  • Page 15: Safety

    Phone Operation Normal Position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation: Observe the following guidelines to operate your phone most efficiently.
  • Page 16 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 17 “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your phone OFF, do not remove your battery when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
  • Page 18 European Union Directives Conformance Statement This product is in conformance with the requirements of the applicable EU Council Directives. Declarations of Conformance with the requirements are located at: Motorola Ltd. European Cellular Subscriber Division Midpoint, Alençon Link Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7PL...

  • Page 19: About Your Phone, Battery And Sim Card

    (In flipless models press both simultaneously to lock the keypad). Press to add a Phonebook entry. Press to call Voicemail. The shape of the keys that appear in the manual may vary slightly from those on the phone. The Flip Opening the flip answers a call (when the ‘Key Answer Only’...
  • Page 20 The volume buttons can also be used to scroll though the Phone Book entries after pressing the Smart button. If you receive a call and you do not want to answer it immediately, you can press the volume button to stop the phone from ringing or vibrating. This will not answer the call.
  • Page 21 You may notice that the display responds slowly to key presses; this is to be expected and does not affect the phone operation in any way. Animated Icons A set of animated icons is provided in your phone. These icons represent current activity on your phone. Animated Icon...
  • Page 22 • Never leave your phone or battery in extreme temperatures (over 60°C), for example behind glass in very hot, direct sunlight. • To clean your phone, use a moistened or antistatic cloth. Do not use a dry or electrostatically charged cloth.
  • Page 23 • When not in use, store your battery uncharged in a cool, dark and dry place. Low Battery Warning When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning signal (two double beeps) will sound, the border of the battery symbol will begin to flash, and Battery will be displayed.
  • Page 24 Batteries charge in about 2 to 3 hours, depending on the battery. It is normal for batteries to become warm during charging. 1 Connect the travel charger to the desktop charger socket. (The connector is keyed and can only be inserted one way.) 2 Plug the travel charger into a standard mains socket.
  • Page 25 Battery Meter Indicators The battery meter displays different messages depending on the batteries attached, and whether or not there is an external power source. The battery meter is found in the Call Related Features part of the Options Menu. Charging Battery The battery is being charged.
  • Page 26 Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card was supplied by your Cellular Service Provider when you bought your phone. You will not be able to make or receive calls if you do not have a SIM card inserted in your phone.
  • Page 27 If VibraCall™ is selected, the phone will vibrate when it is switched on. If you switch the phone on and there is no SIM card inserted, you will be asked to insert one. Once inserted, the phone will check that the SIM card is valid.
  • Page 28 To make a phone call, your phone must be switched on and unlocked. It will not be possible to make a phone call unless you are in an area where there is a GSM900 or 1800 service. When a service has been found, a series of rising bars, , will show the signal strength.
  • Page 29 The pause character produces a three second delay whenever it is used. However, the first pause character in a phone number is a special case, it will not begin its delay until the call is answered. Pause - A Working Example.
  • Page 30 • Your Call Diversion and Call Barring settings should not be set to divert or bar incoming calls. When your phone receives a call, it will ring or vibrate and your phone displays the incoming call Answer? animation and the word .
  • Page 31 Make a New Call This option allows you to make another call. Restrict My Number This option allows you to make a call without the remote user getting advanced warning of the number. End Active Call This option terminates the active call, and makes the call that was previously on hold, the active call.
  • Page 32 Reconnect Held Call will make the call on hold the active call. Turn Mute On or Off Temporarily turns the microphone off during a phone call. Reselect this option to resume your conversation. Making and Receiving Phone Calls...
  • Page 33 - press to put the call on hold. To reconnect the call, press • To put an active call on hold and make another call, first put the active call on hold, then press and select the Make New Call option •...
  • Page 34 Busy Try Later Your phone is still working on a previous command. Wait a short time before repeating the command. Anonymous The person who is calling you has blocked their number from appearing on your phone. Unavailable The network is unable to provide the caller’s number.
  • Page 35 Conference Call. Managing a Conference Call While in a Conference Call, you will have the option to add new calls to the Conference Call or separate one of the members from the Conference Call.

  • Page 36: Making And Receiving Phone Calls

    Transfer Call Transfer Call transfers a call to another telephone. There are two ways to transfer a call; before or after the third party is connected. You must subscribe to both Conference Call and Call Waiting Supplementary Services to be able to use this feature.

  • Page 37: Using Voice Features

    The VoiceNotes™ feature allows you to record up to 3 minutes of personal voice messages or to record part of a phone call. This is useful when you don't have a pen and paper to hand for taking directions or a message. Recording is available during the following call scenarios: •...
  • Page 38 Set Alarm (Alarmed VoiceNotes™) This option allows you to attach an alarm to a maximum of 5 recorded VoiceNotes™. You can set the frequency of the alarm and the time at which it will expire. The alarmed VoiceNotes™ can be set to expire on a specific day and time (One-Time), daily, weekly, every Monday to Friday or every Monday to Saturday.
  • Page 39 Voice Activation for Phone Book Entries You can add a new Voice Tag when you set up a new Phone Book entry or when you amend an existing Phone Book entry. Alternatively, you can overwrite an existing Voice Tag or delete it completely.
  • Page 40 5 Say Name After Tone... Wait for the tone to finish and then say the name as you did in step 3 above. For best results, use in an area with minimal wind or background noise. 6 If the recording is successful, Please Wait appears after two seconds followed by Voice Tag Stored.
  • Page 41 • Press to display the next entry in the Phone Book. When you scroll to a Phone Book entry that has a Voice Tag, your phone replays the Voice Tag through the speaker. Voice Activation using the Phone Book Menu Select Voice Dialling from the Phone Book menu.
  • Page 42 4 Say Name After Tone... Wait for the tone to finish and then say the name as you did in step 2 above. For best results, use in an area with minimal wind or background noise. 5 If the recording is successful, Please Wait appears after two seconds followed by Voice Tag Stored.

  • Page 43: Using The Options Menu

    Using the Options Menu Using the Options Menu...
  • Page 44 , then press • press and hold until the Browser Menu appears. You can access the Browser Menu only during a mobile internet session. Then scroll up or down to highlight the appropriate menu option and press to select it.
  • Page 45 • Baud Rate: this is likely to be 9600, the standard data rate for GSM phones. • Idle Time Out: this is the time the phone will wait before hanging up if it detects no internet activity; usually 180 seconds; maximum 1000 seconds.
  • Page 46 Press to return to the previous screen. When the text for a menu option is too wide for the screen, the phone uses two screens and repeats each half of the menu list until you make a selection.
  • Page 47 Selects a menu option in a list Inserts an alphanumeric Press character. Press and hold Takes you to a bookmarked page. Changes the case for the next alphanumeric character. < > Takes you up or down through a Moves the cursor one position to Press list of menu options.
  • Page 48 The Phone Book Menu Using the Options Menu...
  • Page 49 • A name. Up to 16 characters for phone locations. Up to 50 characters for SIM card locations, but typically 10 or less. • A location label - from 1 to 255 in your Personal Numbers list, or 1 to 40 in your Fixed Dial list.
  • Page 50 The table of characters identifies the characters assigned to each key. The top line shows the upper case characters and the lower line shows the lower case characters. To change from upper case to lower case, or from lower case to upper case, press and hold the appropriate key (...
  • Page 51 - Locking a Word You lock a word to give yourself a better selection of text options or to stop the dynamic dictionary from changing the core text you are using. The core text can change if you create a word that is not in the dynamic dictionary.
  • Page 52 Once you highlight a numeric character, all subsequent characters are numeric until you press iTAP - Correcting Text In iTAP Mode, you can correct the text in the main display area. You can delete one character at a time or one word at a time. <...
  • Page 53 . You can enter a maximum of three characters from a name but you do not need to enter all three characters to begin a search. The Phone Book entries will be searched and the first alphabetically matching entry will be displayed.
  • Page 54 The Options for ‘Find Entry By ...’ Once a Phone Book entry has been selected, it can be called, modified or deleted. If the Phone Book entry is in phone memory, you can also add, edit or delete the Voice Tag. Call Number This option is used to call the selected Phone Book telephone number.
  • Page 55 This option displays the last 10 calls which were unanswered by the user along with the time and date. Select this list item to call the number, add it to phone or SIM card memory. If the number matches an entry on your phone or SIM card memory, the name attached to the number will be displayed in the Missed Call list.
  • Page 56 Answered Calls list. Made Calls This option displays the last 10 calls made and the time and date on which the call was made. If the call was made from the phone or SIM card memory, the name associated will be displayed, otherwise only the number dialled will be shown.
  • Page 57 To make a call when Fixed Dialling is switched on, either dial the number manually, or select it from the Fixed Dial list and press Up to 40 entries can be stored in the Fixed Dial list. The list is stored on your SIM card. ! This option may be affected by the Call Barring setting.
  • Page 58 Create Phonebook Group* This option allows you to create a Phonebook Group by entering a name up to 10 characters, for the group and tag a color to that group. Colors allowed to tag are: green, read, yellow and each with flash.
  • Page 59 . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. This option allows you to set the frequency of the alarm, the time at which it will expire and attach the 40-character message to the alarm. The alarms can be set to expire on a specific day and time (One-Time), daily, weekly, every Monday to Friday or every Monday to Saturday.
  • Page 60 Call Related Features Menu Show Battery Meter This option displays the approximate amount of battery capacity remaining, for example: Number of Approximate Charge Level Segments less than 5% (recharging needed) less than 20% less than 60% greater than 60% Using the Options Menu...
  • Page 61 • Reset all diversion options to off. You cannot change the call divert settings when you are out of network coverage. After selecting any of the call divert options there will be a short delay while the phone asks the network for the current setting.
  • Page 62 Scheduled Diverting This option will allow you to select the days and times during which all voice calls will be diverted to a single number. This option has 2 settings: . If you change the setting to “on”, you will be asked to select when you want your calls diverted.
  • Page 63 Talk and Fax This is a network feature that allows you to speak and then send or receive a fax during the course of a single call. Your phone supports a data and fax transmission speed of up to 9.6 kbps.
  • Page 64 If you receive a Talk and Fax call when: • Your phone is not fax-ready - you can only talk. • Your phone is fax-ready but Talk and Fax mode is off - the call is automatically routed to your fax (you cannot talk).
  • Page 65 Bar Incoming Calls After selecting this option, there will be a short delay while the phone asks the network for the current setting. When Roaming When selected, this option will bar incoming calls when you are roaming. You may wish to select this option, as some Cellular Service Providers charge an additional fee for receiving calls when you are roaming.
  • Page 66 Makes three short alert tones (depending on the ‘Ring or Vibrate’ setting). Displays the o (messages) icon. Stores the message for later viewing, if there is space. If there is not enough space, the o icon will flash. One or more messages must be removed before the message can be stored.
  • Page 67 • Press any other key to perform the function linked to that key. If you do not press a key, then after 1 minute the display returns to the screen that was present before you received the message.
  • Page 68 This option allows you to reply with a message. Return Call This option can be used to call the person who sent you the message, if their number has been included by the network, or a number that has been included in quotes “” in the message.
  • Page 69 61, for more information on using the Message Editor. Go to Next Message This option will display the next received message. If you are currently reading the last message in your list then this option will take you back to the top of the list. Delete All Messages This option allows you to delete all received messages whether they have been read or not.
  • Page 70 The VoiceNotes™ feature allows you to record a number of personal voice messages or to record conversations during a phone call. You can selectively delete your VoiceNotes™ or erase them all at once. You can also tag an alarm to a VoiceNote™ and have it play back to remind you when Using VoiceNotes™...
  • Page 71 Before you can send any messages you must use this option to enter your Message Service Centre number. This number is obtained from your Cellular Service Provider. If there is already a Message Service Centre number, this will be shown in the display. This can be used, modified or deleted as desired.
  • Page 72 Phone Setup Menu Using the Options Menu...
  • Page 73 This option sets the way your phone alerts you to an incoming call. The options are: • Ring Only - the phone will ring with the tone specified by the Set Ringer Tone option. • Vibrate Only - the phone will vibrate using VibraCall™.
  • Page 74 . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. This option allows you to compose your own ringer tone, adjust its tempo (speed) and send it via SMS to another compatible Motorola phone. The tune can contain a maximum of 35 notes, spanning a maximum 3 octaves.
  • Page 75 Changing the Duration of a Note > The duration of the note or rest can last from 1 to 6 with 1 being the shortest duration and 6 the longest. The longest duration corresponds to 1 sec. Before <...
  • Page 76 PIN code before you can proceed. You will be asked to enter a new, four to eight digit code to replace the old PIN code. The new PIN code must be entered again as confirmation.
  • Page 77 When you select this option you must enter the old PIN2 security code before you can proceed. You will be asked to enter a new, four to eight digit code to replace the old PIN2 security code. The new PIN2 security code must be entered again as confirmation.
  • Page 78 Visual Alert This option allows you to turn on or off the external visual indicator on the flip of your phone. If you receive a call from a number stored in one of your Phonebook Group, the visual indicator will Phonebook Groups light up in the color you tagged to that Phonebook Group.
  • Page 79 Status Review This option can be used to view the current setting of menu options. When selected, your phone will display a list of menu items which have been changed from the default setting. Press the key to view the next item.
  • Page 80 Network Selection Menu Network Selection In order for the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. These can be either GSM900, GSM1800 or combined GSM900/ 1800 types of network. Your phone automatically searches for the last network used. If, for any reason, this network is unavailable, your phone will attempt to register with a new network.
  • Page 81 Change Band This option allows you to choose the band you prefer. If your phone is not able to connect to a network after changing band, use Available Networks. Available Networks When selected, this option will scan to see which networks are operating in your current location.
  • Page 82 When selected, the phone will try to register with a network in the normal manner, with one exception. When the registration attempt is made, your current network will be excluded from the list of those available. If the attempt fails, your phone will then try to re- register with the previous network.
  • Page 83 The meter can be displayed during a phone call and audible tones can be generated to indicate the passage of call time. Your phone can handle values up to 21 digits long, although during calls it can only display the Too Large last 12 digits.
  • Page 84 Show Call Timers This feature allows you to display the duration of your calls and to reset your time meters to zero. If you receive the Advice of Charge service then all calls are timed. If you do not receive the Advice of Charge service then, depending on the model, either all calls or only outgoing calls are timed.
  • Page 85 Once the limit is reached the Total Charge Limit will need to be reset or switched off before any chargeable calls can be made. Select to switch off the charge limit.
  • Page 86 Sets the charge type to currency. You will be prompted to enter the Currency Name . Enter a 3-character notation, for example GBP for the UK, DEM for Germany or FFR for France. You will Charge Per Unit then be prompted for the .
  • Page 87 † Only this option will be displayed when the headset accessory is attached. ‡ Availability depends on the type of car kit installed. You will only be able to access this menu when your phone is mounted in a car kit or when a headset accessory is attached.
  • Page 88 This option has two settings, Safety Timer This option can be used to keep the phone on for a set period after the vehicle ignition has been turned off. This prevents the vehicle’s battery from becoming drained and saves you from having to re-enter PIN and Unlock codes after every short stop.

  • Page 89: Using The Quick Access Menu

    Although the features in your phone are available through easy access menus, some of the most commonly used features are also available in the Quick Access menu. Each feature in the menu is allocated a number from 1 to 9.
  • Page 90 Temporarily turns the microphone off during a phone call. Reselect this option to resume your conversation. Read Messages? Your newest message will be displayed; you can then read, delete and edit messages as normal. See ‘Received Messages’ for more information. Vibrate On/Off? VibraCall™...
  • Page 91 Lock Now? Immediately locks your phone, you will not be able to use your phone until the unlock code is entered. See ‘Phone Lock’ for more information. Adjust Ring? This option is used to display and to set the incoming call ring tone volume.
  • Page 92 Adjust Contrast? Allows you to adjust the screen contrast. Change Band? Network Selection Use this option to change the band of operation for your phone. See Menu on page 74, for more information. Set Alarm? Use this option to set on alarm.

  • Page 93: Accessories

    Desktop Charger The Desktop Charger allows you to charge a battery fitted in a phone and a spare battery at the same time. The charging status for each battery is indicated by LEDs at the front of the charger.
  • Page 94 Vehicle Handsfree System The Standard Vehicle Handsfree System includes a phone holder and battery charger, and provides handsfree operation. ! A dual-band antenna should be specified when installing a Vehicle Handsfree System for use with dual-band phones. These accessories require professional installation.

  • Page 95: What To Do If

    You can’t make calls Check the signal strength meter in the display. If the signal is weak, move to an open space or, if you are in a building, move closer to a window. Check the Network Selection settings. Try Manual Selection, or Network Search try another network.
  • Page 96 Are you in an area of variable coverage? This uses extra battery faster than normal power. Is it a new battery? A new battery will need two to three charge/discharge cycles to attain normal performance. See Your Battery on page 17.

  • Page 97: Index

    Automatic lock ..........70 Charge meters Automatic redial ..........22 Resetting ..........79 Auxiliary alert ..........82 Check capacity (of the Phone Book) ... 48 Communications RS-232 Serial Data ........16 Bar incoming calls .........59 Conference Call ..........25 Bar outgoing calls .........58 Call Waiting ..........
  • Page 98 Scheduled ..........56 Last Calls Missed DTX ..............72 Add to Phone Memory ......50 Duration of note ...........69 Add to SIM Card Memory ...... 50 Dynamic Dictionary ........46 Last ten calls ..........49 Lifetime timer ..........80 Lock now ..........70 Earpiece connector ........15 Low battery warning ........
  • Page 99 Pitch ............... 69 Moving the cursor .........68 Play music ............69 Music ..............68 Postscripting ..........43 My phone number(s) ........50 Prevent access (to Phone Book) ....49 Names Quick Access features Entering ............43 Assign key ..........35 Network selection menu ......74 Setup ............
  • Page 100 PIN code ..........21 Adding or editing when entry PIN2 code ..........71 exists ............34 Smart button ..........13 Adding when entry is new .....33 SMS Messages ........60 Deleting ............ 34 Received Tone SMS .........63 Voice Tag (Quick Access) Tone SMS Messages .......63 Adding or editing ........
  • Page 101 Dummy matter...

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