Welcome This reference guide describes the many features in your A1000 multimedia handset. Camera (Point 2 Point) Two-way video conferencing Earpiece Game Key B Speakerphone Status Light Game A Key Navigation Key Push center button left, right, Touchscreen up, or down to...
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Switching Folders ....... .26 Filing New Entry in Folder ......26 Moving Entry to a Different Folder .
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Using AGPS During an Emergency Call ....42 Entering the Call ....... . .43 Sending Tones .
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Viewing Call Time Information ..... .55 Resetting Call Timers ......55 Viewing Call Charges .
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Getting More Out of Your Handset..... .87 Installing the A1000 Desktop Suite .....87 Connecting a Bluetooth Device .
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Downloading and Installing Applications from Web ..92 Installing Application from Email or Multimedia Message . .92 Installing Application from Computer ....92 Installing Application from a Memory Card .
• User documentation Note: The in-box items may vary by country. Contact 3 for more details. You can customise your handset for maximum performance and portability. To buy Motorola Original™ accessories and for more information, visit: www.hellomoto.com About this Guide This reference guide is a companion to the user’s guide that is...
Contact your service provider for more information. Optional Accessories This label identifies a feature that requires an optional Motorola Original™ accessory. Installing the USIM Card Your USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory.
Caution: Do not bend or scratch your USIM card. Avoid exposing your USIM to static electricity, water, or dirt. Action 1 Push down the release latch, and slide the back cover down to remove it. Release Latch 2 Slide the USIM card door toward the top, then lift upward to open.
Action 4 Close the USIM card door, then slide downward to lock, as shown on the door and in the illustration. Installing the Memory Card The memory card lets you store multimedia files, such as audio clips, pictures, and video clips. Action 1 If back cover is on, remove it as described in the procedures.
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals. To maximise your battery’s performance: • Always use Motorola Original™ batteries and battery chargers. The handset warranty does not cover damage caused by using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers.
Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. Installing the Battery Use only Motorola Original™ batteries and accessories. Store batteries in their protective cases when not in use. Action 1 Remove the battery from its plastic bag 2 If the back cover is on, remove it as described in the procedures.
Charging the Battery using the Travel Charger New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your handset, you need to install and charge the battery, as indicated by the following instructions. Some batteries perform best after several charge/discharge cycles. Action 1 Plug the charger in with the release tab...
Charging the Battery using the Desktop Charging Cradle Action 1 Plug the travel charger, release tab end, into the back of the charging cradle with the release tab up. 2 Plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Turning Your Handset On and Off Slide switch down for 1...
Setting Up Your Handset for the First Time When you turn on the handset for the first time, you need to: • Install the A1000 Desktop Suite from the in-box CD. See page 88 for set up and installation procedures.
Making a Call Action 1 Press A or tap 2 Select a voice or video call by tapping: voice call video call 3 Use the stylus to tap the number you want to enter on the keypad. 4 Press B . 5 Press a to turn on the speakerphone during the call (see page 37).
Using Your Handset See page 1 for a basic handset diagram. Handset Screen Application Selector Bar Menu Bar Application Space Button Bar Status Bar Application Shows six icons that allow easy to access to Selector Bar commonly used applications. Menu Bar Shows menus for the open application.
Using Touchscreen Control The stylus fits in a compartment on the side of the handset. Using the stylus, tap once on an icon, text, or on-screen button to select and open an item. Using the 8-way Navigation You can press the navigation key up, down, left, or right to highlight Navigation an item.
Using the Game Keys Game Key A Game Key B Game Key A and Game Key B These keys are used when you play games on your handset. The action of each key varies depending on the game being played. Tip: You can press Game Key A ( A ) to open the first (leftmost) menu in the menu bar.
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The following icons open the handset applications: Browse Notes (see page 120) (see page 110) Calculator Phone (see page 99) (see page 36) Calendar Picsel Viewer (see page 99) (see page 124) Camera Pictures (see page 132) (see page 141) Contacts SimApps (see page 71)
Folders Many applications include a group of folders. The current folder name appears on the right side of the menu bar at the top of the screen. You can use folders to organise your entries. For example, you can create separate folders for business and personal entries.
Moving Entry to a Different Folder Action 1 Open the entry. 2 Select a different folder. The entry is moved to the folder. Adding, Renaming, and Deleting Folders Action 1 Tap the current folder, then select Edit folders 2 To add a new folder, tap To rename a folder, tap Rename To remove a folder, tap...
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Alert Profile – Shows the current alert profile: Audio: Vibrate: Silent: The alert profile indicates how the handset notifies you of an incoming call or message. To change the alert profile, tap the indicator, then select a new setting. Bluetooth Status – Shows the current Bluetooth status: On: White Off: Gray Tip: You can tap the icon, then select to turn on or turn off...
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If an multimedia message or text message sender’s phone number is in your Contact list, the indicator is white. If the sender’s phone number is not in your Contact list, the indicator is amber. If multiple types of new messages are available, displays.
Status Light The top of the handset has a 3-colour light that shows the network status and when you have an incoming call or message. Indication State Alternating green/red Any incoming call or message (stops after 15 seconds) Rapidly flashing green In service and no messages Alternating In service and message waiting...
handwriting pad or the keyboard displays (depending on which you used last). If the keyboard displays, tap , then tap Handwriting the popup menu. Writing spaces Tap to write letters Tap to write numbers Tap to write special characters To write, tap the letter, number, or characters button on the left side of the handwriting pad.
To type, tap the keyboard keys with the stylus. Using AGPS Location Information Your handset can use Assisted Global Positioning Service (AGPS) to tell the network where you are physically located. To change your Location Profile setting, tap the Location Profile icon ( ) in your handset’s status bar (page 28).
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• when there are temperature extremes outside the operating limits of the handset Even where location information can be calculated in such situations, it may take more time than usual, and your location estimate may not be as accurate. Walking or driving very slowly may also substantially reduce AGPS performance.
Home Screen The Home screen shows a variety of content. This could be a summary of your appointments, messages, and personal links to content such as news, entertainment, and sports. Displaying the Home Screen The Home screen displays after the startup sequence when you turn on the handset.
Information Snacks – Shows the three most recently received information snacks (headlines). Tap a snack to go to a Web page with more information. Note: See 3 ’s Dive in welcome pack for information about information snacks. Personal Information – Shows information you want displayed in your Personal Information section.
Calling Features Opening Phone Application Use the Phone application to make voice and video phone calls. You can open this application in the following ways: • Press B . When the Phone application opens, a list of the most recently entered calls displays. •...
Displaying Your Phone Number Your phone number must be programmed on your USIM card to use this feature. Tap in the Application Selector bar. Tap > . The handset shows your phone number(s). Handset My line(s) Using the Internal Speakerphone Speakerphone To turn on the internal speakerphone during an incoming or active call,...
Making a Voice Call Dialling with the Keypad Action 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. 2 Select a voice call by tapping ( 3 Tap the phone number on keypad. 4 If you make a mistake while entering, tap to delete the last digit entered.
Action 3 Tap and hold # key to insert a wait character (w) into phone number. A wait character causes handset to wait until the call connects, and then prompts for confirmation before it enters the next digit(s). Dialling Stored Phone Numbers You can automatically dial stored phone numbers (see page 71) Redialling Failed Voice Calls If a voice call fails (busy or not answered),...
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Action 2 Position the front camera lens or P2P (point-to-point) lens so that it faces the image you want to send, (see page 133.) Note: The speakerphone automatically turns on during a video call. 3 Tap the phone number on keypad. If you make a mistake while entering, tap to delete the last digit.
Making a Video Call to a Computer To make a video call to a computer, you can use: • Call History List – To call a computer in your call history list, tap the email address you want to call. •...
Calling an Emergency Number Your service provider may program one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 999, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your handset is locked or the USIM card is not inserted. Your service provider can program additional emergency numbers into your USIM card.
If your handset does not have access to AGPS satellite signals, the location of the nearest cell tower in contact with your handset is automatically provided to the emergency response centre. Because of the limitations of the AGPS feature, always provide your best knowledge of your location to the emergency response centre, just as you would when using a handset without AGPS capabilities.
Answering Calls When you receive an incoming voice or video call, the handset rings or vibrates (unless set to Silent profile). Action Press B or tap to answer the call. Answer Note: Press a to turn on the speakerphone. If you do not want to accept the call, press A or tap Busy If you answer a new voice call while another voice call is active, the new call becomes active and the previous call is put on hold.
Using Features While on a Voice Call Muting Microphone To mute the microphone so the person on the other end cannot hear you, tap the button in the call screen. Mute While the call is on mute, the button changes to .
Making Another Call While a Call is Active You can make a second call while a call is active or on hold. You can then switch between the two calls or join the calls in a grouptalk. Action 1 While the first call is active or on hold, press B . The entering keypad displays.
Switching Between Calls To switch between an active call and a call on hold, tap . The Switch active call is put on hold and the call on hold becomes active. Joining Calls in a Grouptalk To join an active call and a call on hold so you can talk to both parties, tap .
Blocking Video To block the video during a video call, tap . Video on the Block remote device will freeze when block is set. To turn video back on, tap Unblock Viewing Call History The handset keeps a list of the calls you recently entered, answered, and missed (did not answer).
Notes: Voice calls are placed to the phone numbers on the Dialled tabs. Video calls display to the left of the Missed Answered call. The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products.
Switching Lines If your USIM card has two phone lines, you can switch between your phone number and an additional line. To switch lines, tap then tap > Phone Switch to <name or line number>. Turning off Call Ringing You can turn off ringing for incoming calls by setting the handset’s alert profile to vibrate or silent (see page 28).
Using Call Waiting If you subscribe to the call waiting feature, the screen notifies you of an incoming call while a data call is in progress. The screen displays the following buttons: • – Tap to reject the incoming call. Ignore •...
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Action 2 Tap > Settings Call Control 3 Tap the tab. Diverting 4 Select the type of incoming calls for which you want to specify diverting options: Voice or Data. 5 Check the small box next to the type of calls you want to divert: (voice only), (voice only), or...
Action 6 Enter the diverting number for the selected call type(s) in one of the following ways: • To enter the number manually, tap the long box next to the call type. Tap the number on the displayed keypad, and tap Done •...
To change your barring password: Action 1 On the tab, tap Barring Change Password 2 Enter your old barring password and tap Done 3 Enter a new password (4 - 10 characters) and tap Done Monitoring Handset Use Setting In-Call Timer Options Action 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application...
Viewing Call Time Information Your handset records the time of your phone calls. To view call time information: Action 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. 2 Tap > Settings Call Tracking 3 Tap the tab. The following information displays: Timers –...
Viewing Call Charges Your phone network can provide you with information about your call charges. To view this information: Action 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. 2 Tap > Settings Call Tracking 3 Tap the tab. Information about your call charges Charges displays.
Storing Your Voicemail or Videomail Number Action 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. 2 Tap > Settings Mail numbers 3 Enter the phone number for your voicemail or videomail. 4 Tap Done Listening to a Voicemail or Videomail Message When you receive a message, a message icon displays in your status bar (see page 27).
Messages and Email You can create, send, and receive email, multimedia messages, and text messages. To send stored audio, video, and picture files with your email and multimedia messages. See the “News and Entertainment” beginning on page 120. Setting up Messaging Accounts Before you can send and receive messages, you must set up your accounts.
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To create an Internet account: Action 1 Open Control Panel application ( 2 Tap tab > > tab. Connections Internet accounts Accounts 3 Tap 4 Enter the following: – Enter a name for this account. Account name – Select the type of network this account uses Connection type to connect to the Internet.
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Action 8 On the tab, if your account uses a proxy server, check Proxy box. A proxy server is a computer that Use proxy server stores copies of Web pages so that you can retrieve them faster or more securely than you could from their original location(s).
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Action 4 On the tab, enter the following: Basic – Enter a name for this account. Account name – Enter the name that you want to appear on Your name outgoing emails. – Enter the address provided by your service Email address provider.
Action 7 On the tab, enter the following: Advanced – Check this box if your service provider tells Secure connection you that you have a secure connection. A secure connection means that all information (including your username, password, and all messages) is encrypted to maximise security while you are connected to the Internet.
Action 3 Tap the , or tabs Email Text message Multimedia message Info Service to view account settings. Tap the left and right arrows to move between the account tabs. Opening Messaging Application Use the Messaging application to create, send, and receive messages.
Creating and Sending Messages Email and Text Message Action 1 Tap the email or text message account in the list of accounts. 2 Tap > Message 3 Tap , or , then tap Text only Media only Text & media Done 4 In the field, enter the recipient’s address (email) or phone...
Note: If you accept a video call while composing an email or text message, the message is automatically saved to either the email or text message draft folder. Multimedia Messages You can create and send multimedia messages that contain one or more slides with audio, video, images, and documents.
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Action 4 In the field, enter the recipient’s phone number or email address. (The recipient must also subscribe to multimedia messaging.) To enter a stored number from , tap Contacts To enter several phone numbers, enter a comma between each. 5 Tap to add a sound.
Action 9 To add another slide to the message, tap 10 To play the slide presentation, tap Play 11 When message completes, tap Send Notes: • The maximum file size of an multimedia message is 30 KB. If you exceed this size, a warning message displays. Remove audio or video files to reduce the file size.
Action 4 Attachments display with a . Tap the attachment to open Saving Sender’s Address as a Contact You can save the sender’s name and address or phone number (depending on message type) in the Contacts application. Action 1 Open the message. 2 Tap in front of the sender’s name.
• – Contains messages that are not ready to send. To save Draft a message in Draft, create the message and leave it without tapping Send • – Contains messages you have sent. Sent Finding Messages Action 1 In the list of accounts or list of messages, tap >...
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• – Specifies text to display at the end of the email you Signature send. To set email preferences: Action 1 Tap the email account in the list of accounts. 2 Tap > Edit Preferences 3 Select desired settings for each email preference. To set a signature, write the desired text in the box.
Contact List Use the Contacts application to store details such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses in an alphabetical list of entries. You can call or send a message to any stored contact from this list. Opening Contacts Application in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher.
Adding Contacts Action 1 Open the folder in which you want to save the contact. To store the contact on your USIM card, open the USIM folder. 2 Tap > to display Contacts the Contact information form. 3 Enter contact name, phone numbers, email address, and other information.
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Action Note: To record a voice tag, refer to “Recording Voice Tags for Contacts” on page 74. Note: To assign a unique ringtune to the contact, tap the down arrow, if necessary, then tap the box. Ringtune 5 Select a tone from the list. When you receive a voice or video call from this contact, the selected ringtune plays.
Action 11 When you have entered all contact information, tap The contact now displays in the alphabetical list of contact names. Note: Sample contact pictures are provided on the in-box CD supplied with the handset. Adding New Fields Action 1 When entering information for a new contact, tap >...
Tip: Make your recording in a quiet location. Hold the handset about 4 inches (10 centimetres) from your mouth, and speak directly into the handset in a normal tone. Action 1 When adding or editing a contact, tap the box under Voice tag the phone number.
Finding Contacts To find a particular contact in a list: Action 1 Tap > Contacts Find 2 To search in all fields, including notes you have created, tap in all fields To search for names and company, tap in Names & Company 3 Enter search criteria in the box.
Communicating with Contacts You can easily phone, email, or send messages to your stored contacts. Action 1 In the list of contact entries, tap the contact name. The contact’s defined phone numbers and email addresses display: A phone number or email address might have additional icons next to it, depending on its defined communication...
Using Voice Dialling Speakerphone Press and release a (speakerphone key) then say the recorded voice tag within 2 seconds. Speakerphone Port Sending Contact Details You can send contact details by email, text message, multimedia message, or Bluetooth. Note: For more information on Bluetooth, see page 88. Sending as vCard Action 1 Open the contact you want to send.
Sending as Text Action 1 Open the contact you want to send. 2 Tap > Contacts Send as Text 3 Select the individual details you want to send or select Details 4 Tap Done 5 In the field, select the method by which you want to Send as send the contact details.
Viewing Owner Card Action 1 Tap > Contacts View owner card 2 Enter your contact information, as described in “Adding Contacts” on page 72. 3 Tap > Contacts Set as owner card Sorting Contacts: Action 1 Tap > Edit Preferences 2 Select the manner in which you want the contacts sorted.
Customising Handset Settings Setting the Wallpaper Image You can set an image to display in the background of the Application Launcher. Action 1 Open Application Launcher ( 2 Tap > View Appearance 3 Tap and select from the list, or select Background Find image select a stored image.
Setting the Screen Brightness Action 1 Open Control Panel application ( Note: Tap from the tab. Screen Handset 2 Slide the switch button to the desired setting. Brightness 3 Tap Done Setting the Screen Calibration Action 1 Open Control Panel application ( 2 Tap from the tab.
system notices. Action 1 Open Control Panel application ( 2 Tap from the tab. Sound Handset 3 Select desired settings for button clicks, screen taps, ringer, and alert profile. 4 Tap Done Setting a Triangle Key Shortcut The Triangle key ( E ) has 1 default shortcut setting, Browser, and one shortcut that you can customise to open your favourite application, for example, Camera.
Choosing Ringtunes for Calls Action 1 Open the Phone application ( 2 Tap > Settings Tones 3 Select the ringtunes you want for 3 phone number, 3 additional line (if applicable), video, voicemail, and videomail. To hear the selected ringtune, tap 4 Select a setting for tones.
Note: See page 28 to view and set the alert profile. Action 1 Open Control Panel application ( 2 Tap tab. General 3 Tap Ringtune Manager 4 Tap the tab. Vibrate 5 Tap the vibrate pattern you want to use. To test the pattern, tap the left arrow.
Installing Audio Files as Ringtunes You can install an audio file as a ringtune by downloading it from the Web, opening it as an email attachment, or receiving it from Bluetooth. When the file opens, a dialogue box appears that enables you to install the file.
Installing the A1000 Desktop Suite Important: Before connecting your handset to another device such as a computer or Bluetooth device, install the A1000 Desktop Suite, located on the in-box CD. Follow the on-screen prompts for installation instructions. This program enables you to establish a connection with a computer or Bluetooth device to: •...
Connecting a Bluetooth Device Important: Before connecting your handset to a Bluetooth device, set up the other device as described in its user guide. Action 1 Open Control Panel application ( 2 Tap tab > Connections Bluetooth 3 Tap the tab, then tap Devices Your handset searches for all Bluetooth enabled devices in...
Ask first rejects the information Never receive Connecting to a Computer Important: Before connecting your handset to a computer, ensure the A1000 Desktop Suite, located on the in-box CD has been installed. Getting More Out of Your Handset - 89...
Application Launcher and tap Connect Using the Desktop Suite After connecting your handset to the computer, start the A1000 Desktop Suite program on the computer. Refer to the A1000 Desktop Suite online help for more information about using the program.
is designed to synchronise with basic features of the initial release of many popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software and hardware products. Setting Up Your Account To use remote synchronisation, contact your service provider to set up an account. To synchronise over the Web, you also need an Internet account.
Installing Application from Computer Action 1 Establish a link between your handset and the handset, as described in “Connecting to a Computer” on page 89. 2 Start the A1000 Desktop Suite program on the computer. 92 - Getting More Out of Your Handset...
Action 3 Follow the A1000 Desktop Suite online instructions to transfer the .SIS application file to the handset. When the handset receives the file, it automatically starts installing. A message informs you when the installation completes. Installing Application from a Memory Card...
Use Picsel Viewer to open documents from the internet, received messages, and documents stored on your A1000 handset or personal computer. The stylus and icons allow you to open, scroll, zoom, and navigate through documents with ease.
Opening Documents Action 1 Open Picsel Viewer ( 2 Locate the document from your saved list, Bookmarks History folders, or lists. 3 Tap on the document name to open it. options allows you to display and select options such Document as send, delete, rename, view history, and bookmarks.
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change views, and move to other pages of the documents. Document Options Navigation Icons Navigation Icon Description and Procedure Expand control bar Displays thumbnail images of a document 3 pages at a time. The larger thumbnail indicated the currently displayed page. Tap a thumbnail to display its page.
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Navigation Icon Description and Procedure Display as actual size Display a document or image in its full, original size. Tapping the Expand control bar displays thumbnails for easier navigation. Tap and hold the red box in the thumbnail move around the current screen.
Setting Preferences Action 1 Tap > Edit Preferences 2 Make your selections from the list. – go to the next or previous page in a document by Page flick tapping and sliding the stylus across the bottom of the screen. •...
Personal Organiser Features Calendar Use Calendar to schedule and organise events such as appointments and meetings. You can review your schedule of events for the day, week, or month, and have the handset play a reminder alarm for specific events. Note: Ensure the correct time and date are set before using Calendar (page 111).
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To add a Calendar entry: Action 1 Open Calendar ( 2 Tap > Calendar The Calendar Entry form displays. 3 Use the stylus or virtual keyboard to enter a description. 4 Select the type of entry. 5 Enter the date, time, and location of the event. 6 Tap the box if you want the handset to sound a Alarm...
Action 8 To mark this entry as Private when you synchronise Calendar entries with a computer, tap Private 9 To add a note to the entry, tap , then enter the note. 10 Tap to save the entry. Switching Calendar Views You can see your Calendar entries in several views: Day, Week, or Month.
Assigning Colours to Calendar Folders In Calendar, you can assign colours to folders. For example, you can use different colours for business and personal entries. Entries in a folder display in the assigned colour in the Day and Week views so that you can see the pattern of events. Action 1 Tap the current folder name.
Deleting Entries Deleting entries helps keep your Calendar from getting too large and difficult to manage. To delete an individual or repeat entry: Action 1 Open the entry. 2 Tap > Calendar Remove entry To delete all entries in a specified period of time: Action 1 Tap >...
you copy an entry back to Calendar, the information is not restored. If you move an entry with an alarm, it sounds in To Do. Sending Entries You can send Calendar entries by email, text message, multimedia message, or Bluetooth. Note: For more information on Bluetooth, see page 88.
Action 3 On the tab, you can set the following options: Alarms – Sets the time between an alarm Alarm precedes event by sounding and an entry’s start time. – Sets the sound of the alarm. To hear the Alarm sound selected sound, tap 4 Tap Done...
Adding Entries: Action 1 Open To do 2 Tap > To do The To Do entry form displays. 3 Use stylus or virtual keyboard to enter a description. 4 Select a priority (1-9, with 1 highest) for the task. 5 Tap the box if you want to this task to have a due Due date date.
Action 6 Tap the box if you want the handset to sound a Alarm reminder alarm for this entry. The time and date of the alarm displays below the box. Alarm To change the alarm, tap the time or date. 7 To mark this entry as Private when you synchronise To Do entries with a computer, tap Private...
Finding Entries Action 1 Tap > To Do Find 2 Enter text for which you want to search. 3 In the box, select whether you want to search all Where? folders or the current folder. 4 Tap Find A list of entries containing the specified text displays. Deleting Entries When you no longer need a record of your completed entries, delete them.
Notes: If you do not set a due date for the To Do entry, the handset uses the current date for the new entry. If you move an entry with an alarm, it sounds in Calendar. Sending Entries You can send To Do entries by email, text message, multimedia message, or Bluetooth.
Notes Use Notes to write notes and sketch graphics. Adding Notes Action 1 Open Notes ( 2 Tap > Notes 3 Enter the note using the stylus or virtual keyboard. 4 To add a graphic to the note, tap 5 Use the stylus to sketch your graphic. Use the on-screen buttons to change line width and colour, and erase lines.
Finding Notes Action 1 Tap > Notes Find 2 Enter text for which you want to search. 3 Tap Find A list of notes containing the specified text displays. Sending Notes You can send notes by email, text message, multimedia message, or Bluetooth.
Setting the Time and Date If you have not already set the current time and date:.: Action 1 Open Time ( ). The Date and Time screen displays: Current city Current time and date Other city time and date Alarm slots 2 Tap >...
Setting Location Time can display time and date information for two locations: • – The place where you are at the moment. The time Current and date of your current location display in the top half of the screen. • –...
Setting Alarms You can use Time as an alarm clock. It is ideal for wake-up alarms and other regular alarms you do not want to include in your Calendar or To Do list. You can set up to three alarms in Time. The alarm slots display in the lower half of the Time screen.
Turning Alarm Sounds Off To silence an alarm before it sounds, do one of the following: • Uncheck the alarm slot checkbox. • Tap the alarm slot, then select Silent Alarm sound Calculator The calculator has the following memory keys: Description Tap to store a number in memory.
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Tip: Adjust your volume setting for playback. Action 1 Open Voice ( 2 Tap > or tap Voice New Voice note (at the bottom of the screen). 3 Tap to begin recording. 4 Tap to stop recording. 5 Tap to playback the recording. A counter at the top of the screen indicates the number of the current recording and the total number of recordings.
Playing a Recording Action 1 Open Voice ( 2 Tap to go to the recording you want to play. 3 Tap to play the recording. Deleting a Recording Action 1 Open Voice ( 2 Tap to scroll to the recording you want to delete, then tap >...
Security Locking and Unlocking Handset Slide up to You can lock the handset so that the lock. Slide touchscreen and keys do not work. down to When you lock the handset, you can still use the B and A keys for center to incoming phone calls.
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Action 6 To set a handset lock code, tap > . Enter Phone Lock Set lock code a lock code, then tap . Confirm the lock code, then tap Done Done Tap the button for Auto Phone Lock To delete the code, tap , enter your current code, then tap Clear Done...
News and Entertainment Web Browser The Web browser lets you open Web pages and use Web-based applications (such as on-line banking, shopping, and games) on your handset. Setting Up Your Internet Account Before you can use the Web browser, you must set up an Internet account (see page 58).
Opening Web Pages Action 1 Tap the bookmark or saved Web page you want to open. 2 Tap > . Enter the Web page address, in the Browse Open new field, then tap Location Open Note: you can omit the http:// . 3 Change the if desired, then tap Title...
Adding Bookmarks To add a bookmark for a Web page so you can return to the page without having to enter its address: Action 1 Open the Web page. 2 Tap > Browse Page information 3 Tap Bookmark Note: You can change the Title before saving the bookmark, if desired, in the field.
Downloading Audio, Video, and Pictures You can download audio files, video clips, and pictures from the Web. To download a file, follow the instructions on the Web page. When the download completes, the file opens in the browser or in another handset application (depending on the file type).
Setting Web Preferences Action 1 Tap > Edit Preferences 2 On the tab, you can set the following options: General – the font coding language Choose encoding – back up font coding language Fallback – the length of time the handset tries to connect to HTTP Timeout the Web before timing out.
Opening Music in the Application Launcher. When Music opens, it shows a list of all saved audio tracks. To see the audio tracks saved in a specific folder, tap the current folder name (upper right corner) and select the desired folder from the list.
Playing an Audio Track Action 1 In the list of tracks, tap the track you want to play. Information about the track displays (artist, album, etc.) and the track begins to play. 2 While the track plays, you can tap the following buttons at the bottom of the screen: Tap and hold down to rewind the track.
Managing Music Playlists Music can play all of the tracks in a folder in a sequence that you specify. To specify the sequence, you must edit the folder’s playlist: Action 1 Open the folder containing the tracks you want to play. 2 Tap to switch to Playlist view.
Playing a Music Playlist Action 1 Open the desired folder. 2 Tap to switch to the Playlist view 3 Tap to play the highlighted track Select a track by tapping on it. The track automatically starts playing. The Music Player plays the tracks in the sequence you selected.
Action 4 While the playlist plays, you can tap the following buttons at the bottom of the screen: Tap and release to start playing from the beginning of the current track or to jump to the beginning of the previous track in the playlist (if already at the start of the current track).
Setting Repeat Profile In Repeat profile, Music does the following: • If a track is playing, Music replays the track when it finishes. • If a playlist is playing, Music replays the list of tracks when the playlist finishes. To set Repeat profile, tap >...
Action 3 Tap Save 4 Select the location to which you want to save the file. 5 Tap Save Note: To ensure optimum use of handset memory, save audio clips to the memory card when possible. Deleting Audio Files Action 1 Open the folder containing the audio file you want to delete.
Camera You can use the built-in camera to take still pictures and record video clips. Opening Camera Application in the Application Launcher. When the Camera application opens, a camera viewfinder displays the image viewed by the camera lens. Viewfinder Memory available Camera Profile buttons (Still and Video) 132 - News and Entertainment...
Using the Front and Back Camera Lens You can use the front or back of the camera to take pictures. To switch between the front or the back lens, tap VGA Camera, Point to Point (P2P) 1.2 Mega Pixel Using the Camera Control Keys You can hold you handset like you would hold a standard camera to take pictures.
Taking Still Pictures Action 1 Tap to place camera in Still profile. 2 Point the camera lens at the subject. or press C (centre key) to take the picture. 3 Tap The picture displays in the viewfinder. or press C (centre key) to save the picture. 4 Tap If you want to delete the picture without saving it, press C (right arrow) or tap...
Recording Video Clips You can use the camera to record a video clip up to 60 seconds long. Action 1 Tap to place camera in Video profile. 2 Point the camera lens at the subject. 3 Press C (centre key) and hold for 2 seconds to start recording the video.
Available Memory Indicator The available memory indicator below the viewfinder shows an estimation of how many more pictures or video clips you can take before the selected folder’s memory is full. When memory is full, the camera stops recording. Switching to Pictures When the Camera is in Still profile, you can quickly switch to Pictures to view, edit, and send the pictures you have taken.
Sample video files are provided on the in-box CD supplied with the handset. You need a licence to open media files that have digital rights protection. If you do not have a licence for a protected file, your handset prompts you to launch the Web browser and download one.
Playing a Video Clip Action 1 In the list of video clips, tap the clip you want to play. The video begins to play in portrait (vertical) view: 138 - News and Entertainment...
Action 2 While the video plays, you can tap the following buttons at the bottom of the screen: Tap to switch between play and pause profile. Tap to stop the video and return to the beginning. Tap to open the Camera application. Tap to return to the list of video tracks.
Playing Quickplay Video and Audio To play quickplay video and audio from the Web, use the Web browser to select the link to the video or audio clip or broadcast. The handset establishes a connection with the server and preparing begins. When preparing completes, the video or audio starts playing.
Deleting Video Clips Action 1 In the list of video clips, tap the clip you want to delete. 2 Tap > Video Delete Sending Video Clips You can send video clips by email, text message, multimedia message, or Bluetooth. Note: For more information on Bluetooth, see page 88. Action 1 In the list of video clips, tap the clip you want to send.
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To see the pictures saved in a specific folder, tap the current folder name and select the desired folder from the list. Note: Pictures must be stored in the proper directory on the memory card for you to see them in .
Viewing Pictures Action 1 Tap the thumbnail picture or file name you want to view. The picture displays. If the original picture is larger than the screen area, it reduces to fit. To see the picture in its original size, tap >...
You can view all of the pictures in a folder as a slideshow. Action 1 Open the folder with the pictures you want to view. 2 Tap > Pictures View slideshow The pictures in the folder display in the order listed. Note: The default interval between slides is 3 seconds.
Drawing on Pictures Action 1 Tap > Edit Free draw A colour palette displays below the picture. 2 Tap the colour with which you want to draw. 3 Use the stylus to draw on the picture. 4 Tap to save the edited picture. Done The picture’s new filename consists of the original filename plus EDT1.
Adding Frames to Pictures Action 1 Tap > Edit Add frame A row of available frame images displays below the picture. 2 Tap the image you want to use. A frame displays around the picture. 3 Tap to save the edited picture. Done The picture’s new filename consists of the original filename plus EDT1.
Sending Pictures You can send pictures by email, text message, multimedia message, or Bluetooth. Action 1 Tap the thumbnail picture or file name you want to send. 2 Tap > Pictures Send as 3 Select the method by which you want to send the picture. 4 Tap Done Deleting Pictures...
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SIM Applications (SimApps) Your USIM card may contain additional applications that process outgoing calls, text messages, and other services. Please contact 3 for additional information. Action 1 Tap SimApps ( ) in the Application Launcher. 148 - News and Entertainment...
Has the handset Dropping your handset, getting it wet, or been damaged, or using a non-Motorola battery charger can got wet? damage the handset. The handset’s limited warranty does not cover damage caused Was a non- from using non-Motorola accessories.
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The following refer to specific problems: Problem Solution My handset was Report a stolen handset to the police and stolen. To whom to your service provider (the company that should I report sends your monthly wireless service bill). this? I pressed the Be sure to press and hold until the Power/End key...
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Problem Solution My handset has Make sure you have a network signal. See poor reception “Network” on page 29. Avoid any and drops calls. obstructions such as bridges, car parks, or tall buildings. The screen says: You are in an area where the network does Data Calls Only.
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Problem Solution Why are my audio Check that your Music preferences ( Edit files not > ) are set to show the particular Preferences appearing in the file type. Music Tap the current folder name, then select a application? folder from the list. To view every entry in every folder, select Why are the The file must be stored in the proper...
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Index opening 24 shortcuts 35 A1000 desktop suite 87 application launcher 24 connecting to computer 89 application selector bar 22 installing 20 application space 22 accessories 12 appointments 99 accounts attachments, opening 68 email 60 AU files 124 multimedia message 62...
brightness emergency 42 screen 82 grouptalk 47 button bar 22 making 21 putting on hold 45 recently dialled 48 restricting 53 cache size 124 ringtunes 84 calculator 115 switching between multiple calendar 99 adding an entry 99 transferring 45 alarm, setting 100 vibrate pattern 84 assigning colours to folders video 39...
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assigning to calendar folders installing 20 dialling computer special characters 38 linking to 90 stored numbers 39, 77 contact fields using keypad 38 adding new 74 diverting calls 51 contacts DNS address 59 adding 72 downloading calling 77 applications 92 fields 74 files 123 finding 76...
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GSM 29 files adding to multimedia handset message 66 aeroplane profile 49 attaching to email and text answering calls 21, 44 message 64 dialling with keypad 38 deleting audio 131 displaying own number 37 deleting pictures 148 keypad display 36 deleting video 141 making video calls 39 downloading from web 123...
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inbox 68 information snacks 35 landscape view 139 installing language applications 91 selecting 20 battery 17 LED. See status light memory card 15 lines, switching 50 ringtune files 85 location service USIM card 13 status bar indicator 28 internal speakerphone 37 turning on and off 28 internet location, time zone 113...
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inbox 68 setting preferences 130 opening application 63 shuffle profile 129 opening attachments 68 mute outbox 68 microphone 45, 47 receiving 67 status bar indicator 28 ringtunes 84 saving sender as contact 68 sending 64 navigation key 23 status bar indicator 28 network vibrate pattern 84 status bar indicator 29...
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internet 59 key 19 setting protection level 118 turning on and off 19 pause character 38 PPP extensions 60 personal information 35 preferences phone number email 69 dialling with keypad 38 music 130 inserting special characters to do 109 web browser 124 storing in contact list 72 private viewing your own 37...
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file formats 85 signature, email 70 installing files 85 silent profile indicator 28 roaming sim applications 149 status bar indicator 29 SIM card. See USIM card status light 30 sketching 110 rotating pictures 145 slideshow 143 snacks 35 sorting pictures 147 saving sounds, system 82 audio files 130...
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time alarms 114 vibrate pattern 84 timer, calls 54 vibrate profile to do indicator 28 adding entries 106 turning on and off 28 alarm 107 video deleting entries 108 deleting clips 141 due dates 106 opening application 137 finding entries 108 playing clips 138 marking tasks as complete saving files 140...
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