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  • Page 1 Options Menu...
  • Page 2 Press to reject call, setting, option,... Press to enter the Quick Access features. <> Press to access the options or phone book menus. Press to select entries and Menu options. Press to add a phone book entry. Press to call Voicemail.
  • Page 3 • Find New Network • Switch Memory • Adjust Contrast • Read Messages • Change Band • Outgoing Messages • Access Internet • Message Editor * Availability depends on the type and settings of the SIM card, and/or your subscription of this feature.
  • Page 4 Headset Port For connection to portable, handfree headset. Status Indicator LED light on top of phone indicates whether the phone is on, in service area, roaming or receiving a call. ™ VoiceNotes Recording Button Located on top of the phone, next to the antenna.
  • Page 5 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 6 Many of your phone options are accessed by a simple menu system. A full description of the 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 7 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 8 If you want to move a feature from the Short Menu to the Extended Menu (or from the Extended Menu to the Short Menu), go to the feature and then hold down the...
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11: 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 ..85 Accessories Details the accessories available for use with your phone ......89 What To Do If...
  • Page 12 Contents...

  • Page 13: Safety

    Tips on Efficient Operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully (if applicable). • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 14 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 15 powders;...
  • Page 16 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 17: About Your Phone, Battery And Sim Card

    Press the top to scroll up and press the bottom to scroll down. Press to call Voicemail. The shape of the keys that appear in the manual may vary slightly from those on the phone. The Flip (if fitted) Opening the flip answers a call (when the ‘Key Answer Only’...
  • Page 18 The volume button 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 19 Earpiece Connector The earpiece connector is on the top of your phone, near the record button. Use this connector for the headset accessories available from your Motorola stockist. Communicating with External Devices...
  • Page 20 • 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 21 The Desktop Charger is an optional accessory that allows you to charge both the battery fitted in your phone and a spare battery at the same time. Batteries charge in about 2 to 3 hours, depending on the battery. It is normal for batteries to become warm during charging.
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24 About Your Phone, Battery and SIM Card...
  • Page 25 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 26 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 27: Making And Receiving Phone Calls

    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 28 Your Phonebook entries, SMS messages and Last Ten Call lists are displayed in lists (similar to Index). Each line of this list is a preview of the first few characters of the item. To see the entire details of the item, while you are in one of above 3 lists, scroll to the required <...
  • Page 29 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 30 Switch Calls This option allows you to switch between the active call and the call that is on hold. Conference Call This option connects you with up to five other telephones on one call (see ‘Making a Conference Call’). Transfer Call This option transfers a call to another telephone (see ‘Transfer Call’...
  • Page 31 - 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35: 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 36 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 37 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 38 This option does not appear if the phone number is not in phone memory. Select this option to add a Voice Tag to the Phone Book entry or to overwrite an existing Voice Tag. If an entry already has a Voice Tag, the symbol appears after the location number.
  • Page 39 ( )’. Voice Activation for Quick Access Features You can use Voice Tags to activate any of the Quick Access features on your phone. You are not restricted to the nine Quick Access keys. Quick Access Setup This option is available from the Phone Setup menu and allows you to do the following: •...
  • Page 40 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 41 Using the Options Menu Using the Options Menu 37...
  • Page 42 Common Display Features Your service provider determines the layout and information that appears on the display. This example display illustrates a typical mobile internet screen and the soft keys you use to select and navigate through options. Using the Main Menu To display the Main Menu, press and hold until the Main Menu appears.
  • Page 43 • 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 600 seconds; maximum 1000 seconds.

  • Page 44: On Your Phone

    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 45 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 46 The Phone Book Menu Using the Options Menu...
  • Page 47 • 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 48 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 49 - 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 50 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 51 . 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 52 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 53 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 dialed will be shown.
  • Page 54 Select this option to redial the phone number of any one of the last ten unanswered calls. You can view the time and date on which the call was received, and can store any of the phone numbers in your phone book.
  • Page 55 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 56 Phonebook group. Create Phonebook Group* This option allows you to create a Phonebook Group by entering a name for the group and tag a color to that group.
  • Page 57 Set Alarm 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 58 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 59 . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. Restrict My Phone Number ’Restrict My Phone Number’ is a network feature. You will need to subscribe to one of the two Caller Line Identification restriction features with your Cellular Service Provider. Show ID on Next Call Your phone number is sent with the next attempted call, after this your phone number will not be sent until you re-select this option.
  • Page 60 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. Divert Voice Calls This option will allow you to set your phone to Divert When Unavailable, Divert All Voice Calls or Detailed Diverting.
  • Page 61 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 62 The Call Waiting menu item has two settings . If you select , you will be not be notified of waiting calls. The person trying to contact you will either receive the busy tone, or be diverted by the ‘ Detailed Diverting - If Busy ’...
  • Page 63 After selecting this option, you will be asked to enter the current password. You will then be asked to enter, and then re-enter, your new, 4 digit, barring password. When the change has been made by the network, the phone will display a confirmation message.
  • Page 64 One or more messages must be removed before the message can be stored. Your Cellular Service Provider will transmit a message for a limited amount of time. If a memory location is not made available before the message is removed from the network, then you will not be able to receive or read it.
  • Page 65 • 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 66 Edit SMS Messages’ 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 67 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 68 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 69 Message Service Centre before being deleted. When you select this option, the current expiry period will be displayed (the default is 24 hours). The maximum value you can enter is 10584, though the real limit will depend on your Message Service Centre.
  • Page 70 Phone Setup Menu Using the Options Menu...
  • Page 71 Select Phone Line Press . Select the Quick Access feature or after the tone, say the Voice Tag name. This option allows you to switch between Line 1 Line 2 Availability depends on the type and settings of the SIM card, and/or your subscription to this feature.
  • Page 72 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 73 Ensure the cursor is placed before the note before changing the pitch of the note using the volume keys on the side of the phone. Press Volume Up key to shift the current note higher one octave and Volume Down key to shift it lower one octave.
  • Page 74 The unlock code can be set to protect your phone from unauthorised use. It can be set to automatically lock your phone each time it is switched on. The unlock code is a four digit number which is set at manufacture to 1234. This can be changed at any time by using the ’change unlock code’ option.
  • Page 75 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 76 . Extended Menus will be temporarily activated until you exit the Options menu. This option is used to switch the extended menus on or off. If the extended menu option is switched off, you will not be able to access any of the extended features. The option has two settings,...
  • Page 77 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 78 • Charge Meters • Received and Outgoing Messages list • Voicemail number • SMS Service Centre number • Lifetime timer. Using the Options Menu...
  • Page 79 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 80 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 81 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 82 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 last 12 digits. If the value exceeds 21 digits, then Too Large is displayed.
  • Page 83 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 84 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 85 Charge Per Unit . Enter the amount and press Lifetime Timer This option is used to display the total time of all calls made on your phone. Reset All Timers Master Reset Master This meter can not be reset, the Clear options have no effect.
  • Page 86 † 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 87 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 88 Using the Options Menu...

  • 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 You will be prompted to enter a phone number and then a name. If you already had a number displayed, it will automatically be re-displayed when you select this feature. The number will be stored in the next available SIM card location. See ‘Add Entry’ for more information. Battery Meter? A bar graph indicating the approximate battery charge level will be displayed.
  • Page 91 See ‘How to Create and Edit SMS Messages’ for more information. Received Calls? Displays the first entry in the Last Calls Received list. You can scroll through the list and call the numbers as normal. See ‘Last Calls Received’ for more information. Call Charge? Displays the cost of your last chargeable call.
  • Page 92 This is a network and subscription dependent feature. Contact your service provider for details about the mobile internet services based on the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) technology that they provide. Use this option to start your mobile internet session. See Access Internet for more information. Using the Quick Access Menu...

  • 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 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’ Is it an old battery? Battery performance will decline after several years use.

  • Page 97: Index

    Characters ..........44 Automatic redial ........22 Charge meters Auxiliary alert ..........83 Resetting ..........80 Check capacity (of the Phone Book) ..48 Communications Bar incoming calls ........58 RS-232 Serial Data ....... 15 Bar outgoing calls ........58 Conference Call ........26 Batteries Call Waiting ........
  • Page 98 Last Calls Received DTX ............72 Add to Phone Memory ......50 duration of note ........69 Add to SIM Card Memory ....50 Dynamic Dictionary ........46 Last ten calls ........49, 87 Lifetime timer ........... 81 Lock now ........... 70, 87 Earpiece connector ........15...
  • Page 99 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 ......75 Setup ..........35 Networks Quick access menu ........85 Change band ........87 Quick Access Setup ........
  • Page 100 Status indicator .........15 Adjusting the earpiece and Battery saving mode ......72 keypad volume ......... 14 Status review ..........73 Adjusting the ringer volume ....67 Switch Calls ..........26 Automatic volume control ....14 Switch View ..........24 Buttons ..........14 Symbols ............14 Talk and fax ..........57...

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