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HELLOMOTO Introducing your new MOTO™ W259 wireless phone! It’s an easy-to-use music phone with a sleek design that’s sure to get attention. • My Phone, My Way – It’s your phone — make it that way. Customize your home screen (page 18) with personal pictures, change wallpapers, and use your favorite song as your ringtone.
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Here’s a quick anatomy lesson: External Iconic Display Volume Keys Center Key Left Soft Key Smart Key Right Soft Key Music Key FM Radio Key Charge your battery Send Key & connect to PC. Power/End Key Navigation Key Listen to music. Microphone Note: Mini-USB headsets are not...
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A few menu basics: Home Screen Main Menu Press the navigation key S up/down/ left/right to highlight a menu Îì Personalize WED 10/10/09 Press & hold the feature. power key P until the display 10:51am Message Browser Select Exit lights up, to turn Press the center key on your phone.
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Furthermore, the purchase of the user’s guide are based upon the latest available information and Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or are believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola...
menu map main menu É Office Tools Recent Calls Personalize • Calculator • Received Calls • Home Screen • MyMenu • Dialed Calls • Main Menu • Alarm Clock • NotePad • Color Setting • Stop Watch • Call Times •...
settings menu Ring Style Initial Setup Headset • Style • Time and Date • Auto Answer • Style Detail • 1-Touch Dial • Display Settings Network Call Forward • Backlight • Service Tone • Voice Calls • Scroll • Call Drop Tone •...
Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind dust and dirt Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt, sand, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture.
get started Scroll to Recent Calls and press CAUTION: Before using the Scroll to Received Calls and press phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Tip: Press or the Select soft key to select a Information included in the gray- highlighted option.
Note: Your phone supports up to 2 GB microSD memory cards (greater than 1 GB capacity is guaranteed for SanDisk microSD cards only). We recommend that you use Motorola approved memory cards only, such as SanDisk memory cards. Other memory cards may not be compatible with your phone.
For instructions, see phone and/or battery get wet, have them page 25. checked by your carrier or contact Motorola, even if they appear to be working properly. battery • Don’t allow the battery to touch metal objects.
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• Avoid leaving your phone in your car in Motorola-branded batteries and chargers. Motorola high temperatures. mobile devices are designed to work with Motorola batteries. If you see a message on your display such as Invalid Battery or Unable to Charge, take the following steps: •...
• If the message remains, contact a Motorola Disposal: Promptly dispose of used batteries Authorized Service Center. in accordance with local regulations. Contact your local recycling center or national Important: Motorola’s warranty does not cover recycling organizations for more information on how to damage to the phone caused by non-Motorola dispose of batteries.
• New batteries or batteries stored for a long ensure consistent connection. time may take more time to charge. charge the battery • Motorola batteries and charging systems have circuitry that protects the battery from Plug the battery charger damage from overcharging.
turn it on & off answer a call To turn on your phone, press When your phone rings and/or vibrates, open the flip and hold the power key until or press to answer. See page 30 for answer the display turns on. options.
store a phone number Press to call the entry. Shortcut: In the Phonebook, enter the first letters of an You can store up to 500 phone numbers in your entry to get to it quickly. Phonebook: Note: To search for a contact name by typing it in, Enter a phone number in the home screen, and change the search method to Find: press Store.
basics See page 2 for a basic phone diagram. Soft key labels show the current soft key functions. For soft key locations, see page 2. home screen Press the navigation key up, down, left, or right to select items in the home screen. When you turn on your phone, the home screen Status indicators can appear across the top of the appears.
enter text indicator Í Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Silent. Some screens let you use the keypad to enter text, Ì Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Vibe and Ring. such as when you compose a message: ö...
set entry modes Scroll to one of the following choices and press Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages: options iTAP™ Let the phone predict each word as you entry mode press keys. Primary Enter text using a method that you set.
capitalization primary secondary Press in any text entry screen to change the text iTAP™, no capital letters case. These indicators show capitalization status: iTAP, capitalise next letter indicator iTAP, all capital letters í no capital letters These indicators identify Numeric or Symbol entry mode: all capital letters ì...
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Press a key one or more times to cycle through its You can press keys to add more letters to the end characters. of the combination. Repeat the step above to enter all characters. Tip: Press to insert a space. Press to enter the highlighted combination and insert a space.
numeric method delete letters & words In a text entry screen, press to switch entry Move the cursor to the right of the text you want to methods until your phone shows the (numeric) delete and then: indicator. • Press Delete to delete one letter at a time. Press keypad keys to enter numbers.
handsfree smart key The smart key gives you another way to access a You can use your phone’s handsfree speaker to make menu item of your choice from the home screen. calls without holding the phone to your ear. To turn the Also, during music playback, you can use it to pause speaker on, during a call, press >...
To change a code or password: Enter the four-digit unlock code and press OK. Your phone first shows Phone Locked, and then shows Find it: s > Settings > Security > New Passwords Enter Unlock Code until you unlock the phone. Note: If you forget your security code, contact your To unlock your phone, enter your four-digit code and service provider.
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the Music and Picture directories. If you do not format a memory card before using it for the first time, your phone may not be able to read the contents of the card. Caution: Formatting the memory card erases all content on the card.
tips & tricks From the home screen (page 18), you can use the To... Do this... following shortcuts: change ring Press and hold the key to style change ring styles. To... Do this... play music Press to activate the music library.
customize home screen shortcuts options Find it: s Right Soft Key Choose the feature that opens > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys when you press the right soft key. options Smart Key Choose the feature that opens when Icons Show or hide the home screen you press the smart key.
MyMenu use MyMenu Find it: s > Office Tools > MyMenu Create a custom menu of your favorite phone features and tools. Scroll to the MyMenu item you want and press Enter. assign an item to MyMenu ring styles & alerts Press then scroll to a desired menu or Your phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of an...
Find it: s wallpaper > Settings > Ring Style Scroll to Style Detail and press Set a picture as a wallpaper (background) image in Scroll to an alert type and press your home screen. Find it: s Scroll to the desired detail setting and press >...
screen saver Note: To conserve battery life, turn off the screen saver. Set a picture as a screen saver image. The screen saver displays when the phone is being charged and color setting there is no activity. To choose a Color Setting (or skin) that sets the look and Find it: s >...
calls To make and answer calls, see page 16. Scroll to an entry. Note: A next to a call means the call redial a number connected. Press to call the number. From the home screen, press to see a list of recently dialed calls.
To view your missed calls at any time: option Find it: s > Recent Calls > Received Calls Delete Delete the entry. To hear a voicemail message, see page 36. Delete All Delete all entries in the list. Show ID/ Show or hide your phone number call waiting Hide ID...
1-touch dial emergency calls Your phone can store nine phone numbers that you Your service provider programs emergency phone can call with a single key press. To store a 1-touch dial numbers, (such as 911), that you can call under any phone number: circumstances, even when your phone is locked.
messages You can send and receive SMS/EMS and MMS When you finish the message, press OK. Choose multimedia messages as well as access your one or more people to send to. voicemail from the Messages feature. Each message Press Send. type allows you to attach different objects.
receive a message voicemail When you receive a message, your phone plays an Your network stores the voicemail messages alert and displays the new message indicator you receive. a new message notification. Press Read to read the When you receive a voicemail message, your phone message immediately, or save it in your message shows an indicator and New Voicemail.
entertainment FM radio use the radio presets Tune in the desired frequency by pressing left Find it: Í or right, or press Options > Scan to scan for all To use the FM Radio you need to connect a stereo available radio stations.
record FM radio clips share a radio station Press Options > Record. Share your favorite radio stations with friends: Find it: Í Note: The maximum recording length is > Options > Send Station Info 100 seconds. Use the message screen to send the station Press Options >...
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play one of these files, your phone may display an function error message or ask you to delete the file. rewind Press & hold left (for at least Tip: Connect a stereo headset for high quality music two seconds). playback. return to last Press &...
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playlists option Find it: [ Rename Rename a song file. • To create a new playlist, press > New Delete Delete a song or playlist. > Playlist and press Select. Mark/ Unmark Mark one or more song files that you •...
get music Windows Media Player Copy music to your phone’s memory card. On your Windows PC, open Microsoft Windows Media Player 11. Connect On the Sync tab, select More Options. Under With a memory card inserted and your phone in Device, select W259 Mobile.
WebAccess Use your phone to access Web pages. Find it: s á > WebAccess WebAccess controls option Start Browser Open the Web browser. Web Shortcut Access a preset shortcut to a Web page. Go to URL Enter a Web page URL. Web Session Access a stored Web session.
USB port to connect • Make sure both your phone and the computer to a computer. are turned on and the phone is in the home Note: Motorola screen. Original™ USB data Note: When your phone is plugged into a...
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Attach the Motorola Original To copy files between your computer and phone, Îì USB cable to the mini USB drag and drop into the appropriate folders. port on your phone and to an When you’re finished, remove the device by available USB port on your selecting the “Safely Remove Hardware”...
other features phonebook more message features features features create entry send text message > Phonebook > [New Entry] > Messages > Create > Create Message > SMS/EMS edit entry Press Insert to view insert options. > Phonebook You can also select a contact first. Press , and select Send Message to compose a message.
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features features view sent messages erase messages > Messages > Outbox Delete all messages or only messages from one folder: Scroll to the message and press Read. > Messages, press > Cleanup Messages Press to view message options. Select All, Text Msg Inbox, Browser Msgs, Info Services, Outbox, or read received messages Drafts.
more personalizing features greeting features Change the greeting that appears when you turn on ring volume your phone: > Settings > Ring Style > Style Detail > Ring Volume > Personalize > Greeting define answer option change home screen soft key >...
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features features menu view master reset Show the main menu as icons or a text list: Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: > Personalize > Main Menu > View > Settings > Initial Setup > Master Reset show or hide menu icons To reset all options, you need to enter the Security Code Show or hide menu feature icons in the home...
call times features master clear Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider’s Reset all options except unlock code, security code, network to the moment you end the call by pressing and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and .
features features view data times hold the call > Recent Calls > Data Times > Hold view data volumes make another call > Recent Calls > Data Volumes > New call access list of phonebook contacts in call menu > Phonebook During a call, press to access the in call menu.
headset network features features auto answer network settings Automatically answer calls when connected View network information and adjust network to a headset: settings: > Settings > Headset > Auto Answer > Settings > Network Note: Both mono and stereo headsets are personal organizer supported for voice only.
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features features view calendar event set alarm É View or edit event details: > Office Tools > Alarm Clock É > Office Tools > Calendar Note: You can set the FM radio as your alarm device by selecting Alert > Radio from the Alarm Details Scroll to the desired day and press Select, then scroll menu.
advanced calling features quick dial features Set your favorite contact numbers to three call forwarding Quick Dial options. Set up or cancel call forwarding: > Personalize > Quick Dial > Settings > Call Forward Scroll to the Quick Dial option (1, 2 or 3) that you want Choose Voice Calls, Fax Calls, or Data Calls, then select the to set and press Change.
security features manage music features > Music Library change unlock and security codes To play music, scroll to the song title and press Play. > Settings > Security > New Passwords > Unlock Code or To create a playlist, press >...
If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Specific Absorption Rate Data This model wireless phone meets the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate SAR Data at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to government’s requirements for exposure to radio reach the network.
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The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in Approval Number from your product’s label in the “Search” bar on EU Conformance compliance with: the Web site. • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC •...
RF energy exposure Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of accessories, visit our Web site at: www.motorola.com.
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference your mobile device with your implantable medical device, consult your healthcare provider. Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices Driving Precautions instruct you to do so. The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving.
Symbol Key more information, see the “battery use & safety” section in the user’s guide. Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows: Keep Your Mobile Device and Its Symbol Definition Accessories Away From Small Important safety information follows. 032374o Children These products are not toys and may be hazardous to children.
For more information about hearing, see our Web site at feature (if available) on your mobile device. www.motorola.com/hearingsafety (in English only). Discontinue use and consult a physician if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of Repetitive Motion awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this interference to radio or television reception, which can be device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Products and Accessories Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants Products Covered Length of Coverage its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer and Products and...
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Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which headsets that transmit consumer purchaser of the product. are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. mono sound through a Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or wired connection.
Software What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund Products Covered Length of Coverage the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that Software. Applies only to physical Ninety (90) days from does not conform to this warranty.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS copies of the Motorola software. Motorola software may only be FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE associated with such Motorola software.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Hearing Aids Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has “Rated for likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Hearing Aids”...
Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering permits us to contact you for product or software updates and allows you to subscribe to updates on new products or special promotions. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product national recycling schemes, and further information on Motorola Recycling Information should not be disposed of with household waste.
Privacy and Data Security Privacy and Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important turning it in for recycling. For step-by-step instructions on to everyone. Because some features of your mobile device may how to delete all personal information from your device, affect your privacy or data security, please follow these see the section entitled “master clear”...
Rain, sleet, • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous. features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking •...
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• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
index cables 43 center key 2 calculator 52 change ring alert 16 alarm clock 52 calendar change volume 51 alert 29 event 51 charge battery 15 answer a call 16 event reminder 52 clear 49 attach a number 33 view 52 clear/back key 2 view event 52 clock...
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battery level 18 message 19 data call FM radio 37 roaming 18, 19 volume meters 50 format memory card 25 signal strength 18, 19 data times 50 sound & vibrate on 19 date 47 sounds loud 18 games 54 delete text 23 sounds off (silent) 19 greeting 47 dial a phone number 16...
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receive 36 phone lines 50 send 35 phone number call 17 make a call 16 text message 45 phone number store 17 manage pictures 54 text template 45 phonebook 17, 33, 45 manage sounds 54 view sent message 46 pictures 54 master clear 49 Missed Calls message 33 playlists 40...
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reset 48 skin 31 entry mode indicators 21 restrict calls 53 smart key 24 text layout 47 return a call 33 soft keys 2, 18, 47 time 47 ring alert 16 sound & vibrate on indicator 19 tips & tricks 27 ring style, setting 29 sounds 54 turn on/off 16...
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keypad 47 ring 47 wallpaper 30 WebAccess 42 Windows Media Player 41 U.S. patent Re. 34,976 index...