Page 1 Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V690 wireless phone. Earpiece Internal/Main Display Menu Key Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Call/Answer Key 5-Way Navigation Key: In-Call Volume/...
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Page 3: Menu Map
Menu Map You can display your phone’s main menu as icons or as a text list. Each has its own organization and is different from the other. By default, your phone displays the main menu as icons. To change the menu display mode: Find the Feature >...
Page 4: Main Menu Display
• Java settings • Edit • Light sensor Media center • New picture • Photo album • Picture • Animation • Melody • Voice notes • Video • Download media • View free space * Optional network, SIM card, or subscription-dependent feature.
Page 5 • Incoming call alert • Vibrating Press and hold (in idle). • Message alert tone • Key tone volume Exit menu system: • Key tone type • Warning tones Press • Startup music * Optional network, SIM card, or subscription-dependent feature.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Menu Map ........
Page 7 Setting an Ambient Light Sensor....45 Calling Features ....... 46 Putting a Call on Hold .
Page 8 Opening a Chatroom......65 Setting SMS ........69 Setting MMS .
Page 9 Ending a Conference Call ..... . 100 Diverting Calls ....... 100 Blocking Calls .
Page 10 Security ........127...
Page 11 Index........
Page 12: Safety And General Information
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone. Do NOT block the internal antenna (which is built-in at the top end of your phone) when the phone is IN USE. Blocking the internal antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.
Page 13: Approved Accessories
Phone Operation When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone as you would a wireline telephone. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with RF energy exposure guidelines, if you wear a phone on your body when transmitting, always place the phone in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this phone, if available.
Page 14: Medical Devices
Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker.
Page 15: Operational Warnings
Operational Warnings For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a phone is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the phone may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
Page 16 These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult with your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinking-lights feature on your phone.
Page 17: Repetitive Motion Injuries
To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: • Do not play or use a blinking-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep. • Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
Page 18: European Union Directives Conformance Statement
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 (the R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/rtte - to find your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from your product's label in the "Search" bar on the Web site.
Page 19: Getting Started
About This Guide Optional Features This label identifies an optional network, SIM card, or subscription-dependent feature that may not be offered by all service providers in all geographical areas. Contact your service provider for more information. Optional Accessories This label identifies a feature that requires an...
Page 20: Installing The Sim Card
Note: Turn off your phone every time when you remove/insert the SIM card. Installing the Battery You must install and charge the battery to use your phone. Your phone is designed to use only Motorola Original batteries and accessories. We recommend that you store batteries in their protective cases when not in use.
Page 21: Charging The Battery
2 Insert the battery with the 2 tabs wedged into the battery slots. Tabs 3 Latch the other end of battery door so that it clicks into place. Charging the Battery New batteries are partially charged. Before using your phone, charge the battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
Page 22: Battery Use
When you charge the battery, the battery power level indicator in the external and internal displays shows how much of the charging process is complete. At least 1 segment of the battery power level indicator must be visible to ensure full phone functionality while charging.
Page 23: Turning On Your Phone
• When you do not intend to use a battery for a while, store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator. • Over time, batteries gradually wear down and require longer charging times. This is normal. If...
Page 24: Adjusting The In-Call Volume
Action 5 Enter the current time ( HH:MM ) and press confirm. 6 Enter the current date ( YYYY/MM/DD ) and press to confirm. Tip: To reset time and date, press > Settings > Clock > Set the time and Set the date .
Page 25: Displaying Your Phone Number
Displaying Your Phone Number You can display your phone number to people you call. Tip: Scroll to Preset to use the default set by your service provider. Find the Feature > Settings > Call features > Show number > On...
Page 26: Answering A Call
Press answer the call end the call Tip: When Flip answer is active, open the phone to answer the call. (To activate, press > Settings > Call features > Flip answer > ON .)
Page 27: Learning To Use Your Phone
Learning to Use Your Phone Using the Internal Display The idle display is the standard display when you are not on a call or using the menu. Service Provider Name Date 2003/12/10 21:52 Time CAMERA MEDIA Menu Indicator Soft Key Labels The Menu indicator indicates that you can press the menu to display the main or options menu.
Page 28 Press from the idle display to select 4 menu features. You can also decide which 4 menu features you would like to select by setting the home keys (see page 94). At the top of the display are the following status indicators:...
Page 29 Icon Name Description Indicates new unread New SMS Message SMS message(s). The icon flashes when the SMS memory is full. You must read new SMS messages to receive more SMS messages. New Voicemail Indicates new unheard Message voicemail message(s). Indicates new unread/...
Page 30: Using Menus
Call Muted Indicates a call is muted. Using Menus From the idle display, press to display the main menu. Selecting a Menu Feature To select a menu feature, starting from the idle display: Find the Feature > Phonebook > Add...
Page 31: Entering Text
• Enter numbers or text with alphanumeric keys. A flashing cursor shows where text is entered. • Press to select an option. • If you enter or edit information and do not want to save changes, press to exit without saving. Entering Text Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages on your phone.
Page 32: Choosing A Text Entry Mode
English type it (see page 34). Enter numbers only. Enter symbols only. Symbol Note: The text entry mode you select remains active until you change it by selecting another mode. To select a text entry mode with ease: Action Press to insert a space.
Page 33: General Text Entry Rules
General Text Entry Rules Press a key repeatedly to cycle through its characters. • If you do not press a key for 2 seconds, the highlighted character is accepted, and the cursor moves to the next position.
Page 34 Setting Words to Complete Automatically allows you to select a word from a list after Word completion you enter the 1st 3 characters. Find the Feature > Settings > Input mode > Word completion > ON To enter text using TAP English :...
Page 35: Entering Words
Entering Words Press 1 keypad key 1 enter the 1st letter of a word time Tip: The letters associated with the key are shown at the bottom of the display. 2 keypad keys (1 enter the rest of a word...
Page 36 Your phone stores the unrecognized word and includes it in the list of alternative word choices. When memory space for unrecognized words is filled, your phone deletes the oldest words as it adds new words.
Page 37: Entering Numbers
Deleting Letters and Words With the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete: Action Press CLEAR to delete 1 letter at a time. Press and hold CLEAR...
Page 38: Using The External Display
To create a phonebook entry, see page 71. Locking and Unlocking Your Phone You can lock your phone manually or set the phone to lock automatically whenever you turn it off. To use a locked phone, you must enter the unlock code. A locked phone still rings and/or vibrates for incoming calls/messages, but you must unlock it to answer/read.
Page 39: Locking Your Phone Manually
Press 1 keypad keys enter your unlock code unlock the phone Setting Your Phone to Lock Automatically To lock your phone every time you turn it off: Find the Feature > Settings > Security > Code status > Phone lock...
Page 40: Setting And Changing Codes
If You Enter the Wrong PIN or PIN2 Code 3 Times in a Row If you enter a wrong PIN or PIN2 code 3 times in a row, your phone prompts you to enter the PUK or PUK2 code to...
Page 41 SIM card. For the PUK and PUK2 codes, contact your service provider.
Page 42: Setting Up Your Phone
Press scroll to the desired contrast right/left select the contrast Setting Time and Date To see time and date in the idle displays, set time and date first: Find the Feature > Settings > Clock > Set the time/Set the date...
Page 43: Setting Local Time
Then set the date format: Find the Feature > Settings > Clock > Date format To see time and date in the internal idle display: Find the Feature > Settings > Clock > Show clock > ON To see time and date in the external idle display:...
Page 44: Setting A Wallpaper Image
Find the Feature > Settings > Display > Screen saver Tip: Scroll to Off or Power saving to turn off Screen saver to extend battery life. Using Anykey Answer Press any keys except to answer calls.
Page 45: Using Flip Answer
Using Flip Answer Find the Feature > Settings > Call features > Flip answer > ON Setting an Ambient Light Sensor Find the Feature > Settings > Light sensor...
Page 46: Calling Features
Calling Features Putting a Call on Hold When you are on a call, you can put the call on hold. Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Hold Tip: Scroll to Activate to answer the call on hold.
Page 47: Making A New Call
Tip: If you have an active call, a held call, and a new incoming call, you must end the active or held call to answer the new incoming call. Depending on your service provider, you can also transfer an incoming call to another phone.
Page 48: Selecting A Phone Number To Use
Checking Recent Calls Find the Feature > Recent calls > Missed calls/Received calls/ Dialed calls Tip: If the phone number of the selected recent call displays, press to dial. Erasing Recent Calls You can erase 1 or all of the recent calls.
Page 49: Redialing Recent Calls
Erasing All Recent Calls Find the Feature > Recent calls > Erase all Redialing Recent Calls You can redial recent calls if the phone number displays. Find the Feature > Recent calls > Missed calls/Received calls/ Dialed calls...
Page 50: Saving Recent Calls In Your Phonebook
Call make the phone call Saving Recent Calls in Your Phonebook You can save recent calls as phonebook entries if the phone number displays. Find the Feature > Recent calls > Missed calls/Received calls/...
Page 51: Messages And Chat
Messages and Chat You can write, send, and receive messages, either by Short Messaging Service (SMS) or by Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). You can also open a chatroom to have an online chat. Writing an SMS Message You can insert quick notes, phonebook entries (numbers or...
Page 52: Sending An Sms Message
SMS message select the object Tip: Repeat steps 7-8, if necessary. Sending an SMS Message After you finish writing an SMS message: Press select SEND 1 SEND open your phonebook 2 P.BOOK scroll to the desired entry...
Page 53: Saving An Sms Message As A Draft
Press scroll to Send send your SMS message Saving an SMS Message as a Draft After you finish writing an SMS message: Press open the options menu scroll to Save to drafts select Save to drafts select a recipient 4 P.BOOK...
Page 54: Writing An Mms Message
(melody/voice note), and/or text objects (quick note/phone number). Note: You can insert only 1 image or sound object to a page set. To insert more objects, press YES when displays ... existed, add to next page? Find the Feature >...
Page 55 Press select the sub-option, if necessary Tip: Repeat steps 7-8, if necessary. scroll to the desired object you want to insert to your MMS message select the object Tip: Repeat steps 9-10, if necessary. insert the selected object Going to a Page Set...
Page 56 Displaying an Object in a Page Set In the desired page set: Press open the options menu scroll to View object select View object scroll to the desired object display the selected object Deleting an Object from a Page Set...
Page 57 Deleting a Page Set You can delete a page set, including all objects and a page. If there is only 1 page set, you can delete all objects, not a page from it. In the desired page set: Press open the options menu...
Page 58: Sending An Mms Message
Sending an MMS Message Note: To send/receive MMS messages, you must apply for MMS from your service provider(s) and then select a service provider to use MMS, which are offered via GPRS your selected service provider provides. To select a service provider, press >...
Page 59 Press return to the previous menu 7 BACK Tip: Repeat steps 3-7 to add other recipients. return to the previous menu 8 BACK open the options menu scroll to Send send your MMS message To send by an e-mail address:...
Page 60: Saving An Mms Message As A Draft
Press send your MMS message Saving an MMS Message as a Draft After you finish writing an MMS message: Press open the options menu scroll to Set title select Set title 4 keypad keys enter a name save the name...
Page 61: Checking A Received Sms/Mms Message
Find the Feature > Msg. center > Text messages/ > Outbox Multimedia msgs. This icon indicates a sent SMS message. This icon indicates an unsent SMS message. This icon indicates a sent MMS message. This icon indicates an unsent MMS message.
Page 62: Checking A Draft Sms/Mms Message
Managing an SMS/MMS Message You can perform these functions on a SMS/MMS message stored in your Inbox , Outbox , or Drafts folder: • Erase • Send • Reply • Forward...
Page 63 • Edit • View (to display objects)/ Save object / Object info. (to check objects) • Use address (to dial or save a phone number, to connect to a URL, or to save a URL as a bookmark) • Detail info. (to check messages) •...
Page 64: Editing An Mms Template
Editing an MMS Template You can edit an MMS template and save it either in Msg. > Multimedia msgs. > Drafts , or in Msg. center > Multimedia center > MMS template . msgs. Find the Feature > Msg. center >...
Page 65: Setting Message Topics
Setting Message Topics You can set topic messages you want to receive from your service provider, such as traffic reports and today’s news. Find the Feature > Msg. center > Cell broadcast Setting Service Commands You can set service commands you want your service provider to operate.
Page 66 8 keypad keys enter your nickname save the setting 10 keypad keys enter your message send your message 11 SEND Adding a Quick Note to Your Chatroom Message Press open the options menu scroll to Insert quick note...
Page 67: Editing Your Nickname
Press select Insert quick note scroll to the desired quick note add the selected quick note to your message Adding a Smiley Symbol to Your Chatroom Message Press open the options menu scroll to Insert smiley select Insert smiley scroll to the desired smiley...
Page 68: Editing A Chatroom Phone Number
Press 4 keypad keys edit your nickname save the setting Editing a Chatroom Phone Number Press open the options menu scroll to Chat Numbers select Chat Numbers 4 keypad keys edit a chatroom phone number save the setting Checking Old Chatroom Messages...
Page 69: Setting Sms
> Msg. center > Settings > Multimedia msgs. Setting Memory for Saving SMS Messages Find the Feature > Msg. center > Settings > Memory in use > Select SMS memory Checking SIM Card/Phone Memory for Saving SMS Messages Find the Feature >...
Page 70: Setting Up Your Phonebook
Phonebook Find the Feature > Phonebook > Option > Memory status Number ( X ) of phone numbers in SIM X/100 card memory. You can store up to 100 phone numbers in SIM card memory. Note: The capacity of SIM card memory depends on your service provider settings.
Page 71: Creating A Phonebook Entry
Number ( X ) of notes in phone memory. X/100 You can store up to 100 notes in phone memory. Creating a Phonebook Entry Find the Feature > Phonebook > Add Press 1 keypad keys enter a name save the name...
Page 72 SIM card or phone memory to phone or SIM card memory Erase remove phonebook entry(ies) or note(s) * The option is available only for the phone number/name saved on phone memory. Find the Feature > Phonebook > Search Press...
Page 73: Sorting Phonebook Entries
> Phonebook > Option > Sort by Looking Up Your Phonebook to Make a Call You can look up your phonebook and then make a phone call from the idle display. To turn on Dialing number lookup 1st: Find the Feature >...
Page 74 To turn on Speed dialing 1st: Find the Feature > Settings > Call features > Speed dialing > ON To set 1-touch dialing numbers: Find the Feature > Phonebook > Speed dial Press scroll to the desired speed dial key...
Page 75 Change select Change scroll to the desired phonebook entry assign the speed dial key for the selected phone number Erasing 1-Touch Dialing Numbers Find the Feature > Phonebook > Speed dial...
Page 76: Renaming A Caller Group
Press scroll to the desired name open the options menu scroll to Erase erase the speed dial key from the selected phone number Renaming a Caller Group Find the Feature > Phonebook > Caller group Press scroll to the desired caller...
Page 77: Setting A Caller Group Ring Tone
Setting a Caller Group Ring Tone You can select a ring tone for a caller group to use. The ring tone plays when 1 of the caller group calls you. Find the Feature > Phonebook > Caller group Press scroll to the desired caller...
Page 78 Graphic select Graphic turn on Graphic 5 ON To set a caller group icon: Press scroll to View select View scroll to the desired icon select the icon...
Page 79: Setting A Multimedia Center Object As A Caller Group Icon
Setting a Multimedia Center Object as a Caller Group Icon You can also set a photo, picture, or an animation in Media as a caller group icon. center Find the Feature > Phonebook > Caller group To turn on Graphic 1st:...
Page 80: Creating Your Personal Phonebook Entries
Creating Your Personal Phonebook Entries Find the Feature > Phonebook > Personal number To create the 1st phonebook entry of your own: Press 1 keypad keys enter your name save your name 3 keypad keys enter your phone number...
Page 81 Press save your phone number To add other phonebook entries of your own: Press open the options menu scroll to Add select Add 4 keypad keys enter your name save your name 6 keypad keys enter your phone number save your phone number...
Page 82 Press prepare to edit the selected 2 EDIT entry > 3 keypad keys enter your name save your name 5 keypad keys enter your phone number save your phone number Erasing Your Personal Phonebook Entries Find the Feature > Phonebook >...
Page 83: Setting Fixed Dialing Numbers
You can restrict outgoing calls to phone numbers that begin with the same digit(s) you set on the fixed dialing list. Tip: Enter the PIN2 code to set Fixed dial number . Find the Feature > Phonebook > Fixed dial number...
Page 84 Press save the name 8 keypad keys enter a phone number save the phone number To add other fixed dialing numbers: Find the Feature > Phonebook > Fixed dial number > Number list Press scroll to any fixed dialing entry...
Page 85: Erasing A Fixed Dialing Number
Changing Fixed Dialing Numbers Find the Feature > Phonebook > Fixed dial number > Number list Press scroll to the desired fixed dialing entry select EDIT / Edit 2 EDIT > 3 keypad keys enter the PIN2 code confirm the code...
Page 86: Erasing All Fixed Dialing Numbers
Press scroll to the desired fixed dialing entry open the options menu scroll to Erase select Erase 5 keypad keys enter the PIN2 code confirm the code erase the selected fixed dialing entry Erasing All Fixed Dialing Numbers Find the Feature >...
Page 87: Setting Voice Dialing Numbers
Setting Voice Dialing Numbers To dial by voice activation, press and hold the voice activation key from the idle display until Please say name or displays; then say a name into the microphone. command You can create up to 10 voice dialing numbers.
Page 88: Playing Voice Dialing Number Commands
Press say a name into the microphone Tip: Repeat this step until Voice displays. tag saved Playing Voice Dialing Number Commands Find the Feature > Phonebook > Voice tags Press scroll to the desired entry play the selected entry command >...
Page 89: Sending A Phonebook Entry
Press scroll to Change select Change say a name into the microphone Tip: Repeat this step until Voice displays. tag saved Erasing Voice Dialing Numbers Find the Feature > Phonebook > Voice tags Press scroll to the desired entry open the options menu...
Page 90 Press 1 keypad keys enter the 1st letter(s) of a name open your phonebook scroll to the desired entry select the entry open the options menu scroll to Send business card select Send business card select Send as SMS open your phonebook...
Page 91: Sending A Phonebook Entry As An Sms Message
Send message / Send business card select Send message / Send business card Tip: If you select Send message , see page 51 to write and send an SMS message.
Page 92: Creating Your Name Card
Press scroll to Send as text select Send as text Tip: See page 51 to write and send an SMS message. Creating Your Name Card You can create your personal profile. Find the Feature > Phonebook > My Own Card > Edit...
Page 93: Sending Your Name Card
> Send as SMS/Send as text To Send as SMS , see “ Sending a Phonebook Entry ” on page 89. To Send as text , see “ Sending a Phonebook Entry as an SMS Message ” on page 91.
Page 94: Personalizing Your Phone
Find the Feature > Settings > Language Replacing the Service Provider Name You can replace the service provider name in the idle display with the standby logo you downloaded. Find the Feature > Settings > Display > Standby logo > ON...
Page 95: Restoring Factory Settings
Restoring Factory Settings Find the Feature > Settings > Restore factory settings Note: Enter your phone’s unlock code to restore factory settings. Creating an Option Shortcut Find the Feature > Quick access > Edit Press scroll to the desired option...
Page 96: Setting A Phone Profile
> Activate Tip: To turn on Handsfree , plug a handsfree kit in your phone’s accessory port. Tip: To turn on Headset , plug a headset kit in your phone’s accessory port. Customizing a Phone Profile You can customize the following options for a phone...
Page 97: Receive Calls
Incoming call Select how the ring tone works with alert incoming calls. Tip: Scroll to Off to turn off Ringing tone . If you turn off Ringing tone and turn on , your phone vibrates when you Vibrating receive calls.
Page 98 > Customize Renaming a Phone Profile Find the Feature > Profile > Meeting/Outdoors/Car/ > Rename Customized/Office Muting Your Phone Find the Feature > Profile > Silence > ON Tip: Press and hold to turn on/off Silence from the idle display.
Page 99: Getting More Out Of Your Phone
Getting More Out of Your Phone Sending DTMF Tones When you are on a call, you can send Dual Tone Multi- Frequency (DTMF) tones, for example, to enter your account number during a banking service call. Press keypad keys enter your account number...
Page 100: Ending A Conference Call
End calls select End calls scroll to the call you want to scroll to All calls (to end all calls at once) confirm your selection Diverting Calls You can turn on Call divert to divert incoming calls to another phone number.
Page 101: Blocking Calls
> Call features > Call barring Setting Fax, Data, and Voice Calls In addition to voice calls, you can receive fax and data calls. Use an optional Motorola Original™ data cable to connect your phone to your computer to receive fax and data calls.
Page 102: Setting A Voice Call Connected Reminder
Tip: Scroll to Off to turn off the reminder. Find the Feature > Settings > Minute reminder Checking Call Time You can check the time you spent on different calls. Find the Feature > Recent calls > Call time > Last call/All calls/Received calls/Dialed...
Page 103: Setting A Call Cost Counter
Setting a Call Cost Counter Set a call cost counter to check the cost you spent on different calls. Note: Enter the PIN2 code to set a call cost counter. Find the Feature > Recent calls > Call cost > Setting Clearing Call Cost Note: Enter the PIN2 code to clear all call costs.
Page 104: Displaying In-Call Time/Cost
> Call time/Call cost Displaying Call Time/Cost after a Call Find the Feature > Recent calls > Session information > ON Using STK Services You can use SIM Tool Kit (STK) services your service provider provides. Find the Feature > STK...
Page 105: Personal Organizer Features
Repeat type box down scroll to the desired option right/left highlight the Vibrator box down turn on (put a check in) or right turn off (delete a check from) the vibrator highlight the Alarm tone box down scroll to the desired tone...
Page 106: Turning Off The Alarm Clock
> Tools > Calendar > Month mode Press scroll to the desired date Tip: If you created a calendar note on a date, the date is highlighted. The bold-faced date is the current date. select the date Writing a Calendar Note...
Page 107 Circulation type box down scroll to the desired option right/left highlight the Alarm box down scroll to the desired option right/left Tip: Scroll to Off to make the following Vibrator and Alarm tone options unavailable.
Page 108: Moving/Copying A Calendar Note To Another Date
Press highlight the Vibrator box down turn on (put a check in) or right turn off (delete a check from) the vibrator highlight the Alarm tone box down scroll to the desired option right/left save the settings 23 SAVE Moving/Copying a Calendar...
Page 109: Sending A Calendar Note As An Sms Message
Send note select Send note scroll to Send as text select Send as text Tip: See page 51 to write and send an SMS message.
Page 110: Making A Call From A Calendar Note
Making a Call from a Calendar Note Find the Feature > Tools > Calendar > View all notes Press scroll to the desired calendar note select the calendar note open the options menu scroll to Call make a call Checking a Calendar Note Find the Feature >...
Page 111: Creating An Account Book
Press scroll to the desired calendar note erase the selected calendar note Creating an Account Book Find the Feature > Tools > Calendar > Account book > Make accounts Press 1 keypad keys enter a date highlight the Amount box...
Page 112: Checking Your Income
Checking Your Income Find the Feature > Tools > Calendar > Account book > Total count > Of chosen > In month/All accounts Checking Your Expense Find the Feature > Tools > Calendar > Account book > Total count > Of chosen >...
Page 113: Number Keys
Subtract right Divide left Multiply display the result To convert currency: Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Exchange rate select Exchange rate scroll to Foreign unit expressed in or Domestic unit domestic units expressed in foreign units...
Page 114: Using The Stopwatch
11 OPTIONS scroll to In foreign or In domestic display the result Using the Stopwatch To use your phone’s stopwatch to perform split or lap timing: Find the Feature > Tools > Stopwatch > Split timing/Lap timing...
Page 115 2 SPLIT / LAP continue to start a new 1 stop the operation 3 STOP Saving Records To save records after you stop the operation: Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Save select Save...
Page 116: Setting Voice-Activated Options
Erasing All Records Files Find the Feature > Tools > Stopwatch > Erase times > All at once Setting Voice-Activated Options To turn on an option using voice activation, press and hold the voice activation key from the idle display until Please say...
Page 117 Find the Feature > Tools > Voice commands Press scroll to Add command , if necessary select Add command scroll to the desired option select the option say a command into the...
Page 118 Change select Change say a command into the microphone Tip: Repeat this step until Voice displays. command saved Erasing Voice-Activated Options Find the Feature > Tools > Voice commands...
Page 119: Displaying World Time
Erase select Erase erase the voice-activated option Displaying World Time Find the Feature > Settings > Clock > World clock Press scroll to the desired place display information on the selected place...
Page 120: Turning On Your Phone's Voice Recorder
Turning On Your Phone’s Voice Recorder You can use your phone’s voice recorder to record up to 30 seconds for every voice note. Caution: Obey the local law or regulations when you use your phone’s voice recorder to record. Find the Feature >...
Page 121: Renaming A Voice Note
Playback play the selected voice note stop playing the selected 5 STOP voice note, if necessary Turning Off Your Phone’s Voice Recorder Press turn off your phone’s voice recorder Renaming a Voice Note Find the Feature >...
Page 122: Deleting A Voice Note
6 OK Deleting a Voice Note Find the Feature > Voice notes Press scroll to the desired voice note open the options menu scroll to Delete select Delete delete the selected voice note Deleting All Voice Notes Find the Feature >...
Page 123: Sending A Voice Note
Delete all select Delete all delete all voice notes Sending a Voice Note Find the Feature > Voice notes To send by a phone number: Press scroll to the desired voice note open the options menu scroll to Send in message...
Page 124 Press scroll to the desired phone number select the phone number return to the previous menu 12 BACK Tip: Repeat steps 8-12 to add other recipients. return to the previous menu 13 BACK open the options menu scroll to Send...
Page 125: Checking A Voice Note
Press scroll to New e-mail address select New e-mail address 10 keypad keys enter an e-mail address add the e-mail address to the Recipients Tip: Repeat steps 7-11 to add other recipients. open the options menu scroll to Send send the selected voice note...
Page 126: Sorting Voice Notes
Sorting Voice Notes Find the Feature > Media center > Voice notes Press scroll to any voice note open the options menu scroll to Sort files select Sort files scroll to the desired option sort voice notes by the selected option...
Page 127: Security
> Key lock > Lock now Unlocking the Keypads In the idle display: Press unlock the keypads Setting the Keypads to Lock Automatically To lock the keypads after no activity occurs in 20 seconds: Find the Feature > Settings > Key lock > Auto...
Page 128: Setting A Closed User Group
Setting a Closed User Group You can set a user group that is able to call you and receive your calls. Tip: Scroll to Preset to use the default user group you subscribed to your service provider. Find the Feature >...
Page 129: News And Entertainment
Find the Feature > Media center > Photo album Drawing a Picture Find the Feature > Media center > Picture Setting a Background Image (Optional) Press scroll to any picture open the options menu select New open the options menu 4 OPTIONS...
Page 130 Press select Open scroll to the desired option select the option scroll to the desired folder, if necessary select the folder, if necessary scroll to the desired object select the object set the selected object as a background image Setting a Pen Mode...
Page 131 Tip: On a canvas, press to set Pen mode . Setting a Pen Color Note: The option is not available for an eraser. On a canvas: Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Pen color...
Page 132 Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Pen size select Pen size scroll to the desired pen size select the pen size Tip: On a canvas, press to set Pen size . Setting a Pen Step On a canvas:...
Page 133 Press select Pen step scroll to the desired pen step select the pen step Setting a Canvas Size On a canvas: Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Picture size select Picture size scroll to the desired width...
Page 134 Beginning a Picture On a canvas: Press move the cursor to the desired direction draw/remove a dot or line Zooming In/Out on a Picture On a canvas: Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Zoom in or Zoom out...
Page 135: Saving A Picture
Press zoom in or zoom out on a picture Clearing a Canvas On a canvas: Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Clear screen clear a canvas Saving a Picture On a canvas: Press open the options menu...
Page 136: Composing A Melody
Press 4 keypad keys enter a name save a picture in Media center < Picture Composing a Melody Find the Feature > Media center > Melody Changing an Existing Melody Press scroll to any melody open the options menu select New...
Page 137 Press 10 keypad keys change the selected note/rest (see page 137) Use the following keypad keys to change or create a melody: Press insert a C sharp note insert a D sharp note insert an E sharp note insert an F sharp note...
Page 138 Press move the selected note up on a staff move the selected note down on a down staff Creating a New Melody Press scroll to any melody open the options menu select New move the pointer 5 keypad keys compose a melody (see...
Page 139: Playing A Melody
Press scroll to the desired instrument select the instrument scroll to the desired option select the option Setting a Tempo On a staff: Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Tempo select Tempo scroll to the desired tempo...
Page 140 Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Save select Save 4 keypad keys enter a name save a melody in Media center < Melody Clearing a Staff On a staff: Press open the options menu 1 OPTIONS scroll to Clear screen...
Page 141: Displaying A Multimedia Object
Displaying a Multimedia Object Multimedia objects include photos, pictures, animations, melodies, voice notes, and videos. To play voice notes, see page 120. To play videos, see page 160. Find the Feature > Media center > Photo album/Picture/...
Page 142: Deleting A Multimedia Object
Deleting a Multimedia Object Find the Feature > Media center > Photo album/Picture/ Animation/Melody Press scroll to the desired folder, if necessary select the folder, if necessary scroll to the desired object open the options menu scroll to Delete select Delete...
Page 143 Press select the folder, if necessary scroll to the desired object open the options menu scroll to Send select Send 7 keypad keys enter your message select SEND 8 SEND open your phonebook 9 P.BOOK scroll to the desired entry...
Page 144 Press send the selected object To send by an e-mail address: Press scroll to the desired folder, if necessary select the folder, if necessary scroll to the desired object open the options menu scroll to Send select Send 7 keypad keys...
Page 145: Renaming A Multimedia Object
Press add the e-mail address to the Recipients Tip: Repeat steps 9-13 to add other recipients. open the options menu scroll to Send send the selected object Renaming a Multimedia Object Find the Feature > Media center > Photo album/Picture/...
Page 146: Moving A Photo/Picture To Another Photo Folder
Moving a Photo/Picture to Another Photo Folder Find the Feature > Media center > Photo album/Picture Press scroll to the desired folder, if necessary select the folder, if necessary scroll to the desired object open the options menu scroll to Move to...
Page 147: Checking A Multimedia Object
Checking a Multimedia Object Find the Feature > Media center > Photo album/Picture/ Animation/Melody Press scroll to the desired folder, if necessary select the folder, if necessary scroll to the desired object open the options menu scroll to Details check the selected object...
Page 148: Playing A Java Game
Playing a Java Game Find the Feature > Java Tip: Before playing a Java game, set the amount of time that the display and keypad backlights remain on to maximum. (To set Backlight to maximum, press > > Backlight > 20 secs .)
Page 149 Tip: indicates you can press to save the picture you took in Media center > Photo album > the default folder. The picture is automatically named. To rename it, see page 145. Tip: indicates you can press to turn off the camera.
Page 150: Rotating A Picture
Rotate select Rotate scroll to the desired option rotate the picture Tip: The option is available only for pictures with 128x160 resolution. Setting a Picture as a Wallpaper Image After taking a picture: Press...
Page 151 Media > Photo album > the default center folder and in Settings > Display > Wallpaper Setting a Picture as a Screen Saver Image After taking a picture:...
Page 152: Sending A Picture
Sending a Picture To send by a phone number after taking a picture: Press open the options menu select Send 3 keypad keys enter your message select SEND 4 SEND open your phonebook 5 P.BOOK scroll to the desired entry...
Page 153: Turning Off Your Phone Camera
To send by an e-mail address after taking a picture: Press open the options menu select Send 3 keypad keys enter your message select SEND 4 SEND open the options menu scroll to New e-mail address select New e-mail address...
Page 154: Customizing Your Phone Camera
Using the Brightness Control Tip: indicates the brightness control. Press increase/decrease brightness right/left of images Using the Flash Tip: indicate the flash is turned on. Tip: indicates the flash is turned off. Press turn on/off the flash / OFF...
Page 155: Setting Resolution
Setting Resolution The better resolution your picture has, the more phone memory your picture uses. Your phone camera includes the following picture resolutions: supports Landscape mode and 3x 160x120 digital zoom lens. supports Landscape mode and 2x 320x240 digital zoom lens.
Page 156 Setting Quality The better quality your picture has, the more phone memory your picture uses. Your phone camera includes the following picture qualities: provides best quality. Fine provides regular quality. Normal provides poor quality. Basic Press open the options menu...
Page 157 Frame select On scroll to the desired frame select the frame prepare to capture images Tip: The option is available only for pictures with 128x160 resolution. Turning On/Off the Twilight Mode Tip: indicates Twilight mode is turned on. Press...
Page 158 3 ON / OFF prepare to capture images Setting the White Balance Your phone camera includes 4 modes for taking pictures: indicates your phone camera will Auto adjust itself to the environment where you want to capture images.
Page 159: Turning On Your Phone's Video Recorder
7 BACK Turning On Your Phone’s Video Recorder You can use your phone’s video recorder to record up to 15 seconds of every video. Caution: Obey the local law or regulations when you use your phone’s video recorder to record.
Page 160: Playing A Video
Setting Time to Record Press open the options menu scroll to Time to record select Time to record scroll to the desired duration select the duration Starting to Record Press record stop recording, if necessary prepare to save the video...
Page 161: Renaming A Video
Press select Open scroll to the desired video play the selected video stop playing the selected video, if necessary Turning Off Your Phone’s Video Recorder Press turn off your phone’s video recorder Renaming a Video Find the Feature > V. recorder...
Page 162: Deleting A Video
Deleting a Video Find the Feature > V. recorder Press open the options menu select Open scroll to the desired video open the options menu scroll to Delete select Delete delete the selected video Sending a Video Find the Feature...
Page 163 To send by a phone number: Press open the options menu select Open scroll to the desired video open the options menu scroll to Send select Send 7 keypad keys enter your message select SEND 8 SEND open your phonebook 9 P.BOOK...
Page 164 Press open the options menu scroll to Send send the selected video To send by an e-mail address: Press open the options menu select Open scroll to the desired video open the options menu scroll to Send select Send 7 keypad keys...
Page 165: Checking A Video
Press add the e-mail address to the Recipients Tip: Repeat steps 9-13 to add other recipients. open the options menu scroll to Send send the selected video Checking a Video Find the Feature > V. recorder Press open the options menu...
Page 166: Sorting Videos
Setting Network Connection Your service provider may set a network connection profile, including the service provider and connection settings, before you receive your phone. You can also customize it or create a new 1. Find the Feature > Browser...
Page 167: Connecting To The Internet
Connecting to the Internet You can use your phone to connect to your networking provider’s homepage, any bookmark, or any URL. If network connection is established, refer to the following instructions to activate an option, return to the last page, and end network connection.
Page 168 Connecting to Your Networking Provider’s Homepage Find the Feature > Browser > Home Connecting to a Bookmark You can use your phone to connect to a factory-set or self-created bookmark. Find the Feature > Browser > Bookmark Press scroll to the desired...
Page 169: Setting A Bookmark
1 keypad keys enter a URL connect to the URL Setting a Bookmark You can create, edit, or erase a bookmark. Tip: To connect to a bookmark, see page 168. Find the Feature > Browser > Bookmark Downloading Multimedia Objects You can download multimedia objects, such as pictures, ring tones, or animations from the Internet.
Page 170: Allowing/Rejecting Cookies
Allowing/Rejecting Cookies Find the Feature > Browser > Download settings > Cookies Clearing Cache Memory Find the Feature > Browser > Clear the cache Reading Your Networking Provider’s Messages Find the Feature > Browser > Service Inbox Reading Certificates Find the Feature >...
Page 171: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check these questions first if your phone does not seem to work properly. If you need additional help, contact the Motorola Customer Call Center at 1-800-331-6456 (USA) or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada). Question Answer Is your battery The battery level indicator should charged? have at least 1 segment showing.
Page 172 Was a these types of damages. non-Motorola battery or battery charger used? The following refers to specific symptoms: Symptom Solution My phone was Report a stolen phone to the stolen. To whom police and to your service provider...
Page 173 I unblock my SIM card? The display Enter the factory-preset unlock shows: Enter code (1234), or the last 4 digits of . How your phone number. If this fails, Unlock Code do I unlock my call your service provider.
Page 174 Wait until the display shows the name of your service provider before placing a call. I cannot send/ Make sure that you have a phone receive calls. signal (the signal strength indicator should have at least 1 segment showing). Avoid...
Page 175 Stay clear of any obstructions such as bridges, parking garages, or tall buildings. I cannot hear While on a call, press the up in- others on my call volume key. Your phone phone. display should show the volume increasing.
Page 176 Battery performance is affected by battery charge charge time, feature use, doesn’t last as temperature changes, backlight long as I use, and other factors. For tips on expected. What extending battery life, see can I do to extend page 22. battery life?
Page 177: Specific Absorption Rate Data
In general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power output of the phone. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it is tested to confirm compliance with the guidelines. The tests are performed in positions that conform to a uniform testing methodology determined by an expert standards body.
Page 178 SAR value for later products; in all cases, products are designed to be within the guidelines. 1. The SAR limit recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP) for mobile phones used by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten grams of tissue.
Page 179: Index
26, 46, 47, 99 45, 94, 95, 101, clock 102, 127, 128 setting 42, 43, 119 wallpaper 44 codes answering a call 26, 46, 47, changing 40 forgetting 40 color, setting 43 contrast, setting 42 cursor 31 backlight 42...
Page 180 30 power 23 idle display, defined 27 right soft key 27 send 25, 26, 46, 47, 99, keypad earpiece volume 24 backlight 42 end key 26, 46, 47, 100 ending a call 26, 46, 47, message 39, left soft key...
Page 181 24, 26, 148 turning off 26, 46, 47, locking 38 time, setting 42, 43, 119 ring style turning on/off 23 setting 25, 31, 34, 40, 44, unlocking 23, 24, 38, 40 45, 48, 73, 94, 95, phone number...
Page 182 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, changing 40 58, 60, 61, 62, 64, forgetting 40 65, 66, 67, 68, 94, send key 25, 26, 46, 47, 99, 95, 96, 102, 104, 105, 106, 129, shortcuts 5 141, 142, 145, silent ring alert, setting 25,...
Page 183 40 changing 40 entering 23, 24, 39 forgetting 40 vibrate alert turning off 26, 46, 47, vibrate ring alert, setting 25, 31, 34, 40, 44, 45, 48, 73, 94, 95, 100, 101, 102, 128, volume earpiece 24...

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