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GSM wireless phone. This guide is a companion to the Start Here user’s guide that is packaged with the Motorola V300 GSM wireless phone. Refer to the Start Here guide for general information about using the phone. This guide contains information about topics and features that are not covered in detail in the Start Here guide.
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Menu Map Main Menu Settings Menu Games & Apps Personalize • Home Screen Multimedia • Main Menu • Themes • Color Style • Camera • Greeting • Pictures • Wallpaper • Sounds • Screen Saver • MotoMixer • Quick Dial É...
Messages You can send and receive messages containing Sending a Text Message a variety of media objects, including text, You can send a text message to other wireless photos, pictures, animations, sounds, and voice phone users, and to email addresses. records.
The Quick Note Menu can include the following options: To edit the picture message, press to open the Picture Msg Menu. The Picture Msg Menu can include the Option Description following options: Create a new quick note. Option Description Edit Edit the quick note.
Receiving a Message Press 16 SELECT ( set the priority When you receive a message, your phone 17 DONE ( finish the picture message displays the (message waiting) indicator and and send it a New Message notification, and sounds an alert. send the picture message Press later, save it in the drafts...
The Message Menu can include the following options: Press scroll to Store Only, Option Description Apply as Wallpaper, Call Back Call the number in the message Apply as Screen Saver, header or embedded in the Apply as Ring Tone, or message.
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Receiving an Information Services Press 1 CHANGE ( change the Service setting Message scroll to Yes or No to turn cell When you receive a lengthy information services broadcasts on or off message, your phone displays the (message waiting) indicator and a New Message notification, and sounds an Note: Your phone may provide an additional alert.
Option Description Press Store Number or 4 OK ( submit your Password Open a new phonebook entry with Store Address the message’s embedded number Tip: To sign on automatically or email address in the No. or Email next time, scroll to field.
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Setting Your AIM Alert Press AIM plays an alert when new messages arrive, or when a return to the home screen, without signing off of AIM or person for whom you have set an alert signs on to AIM. closing the conversation To turn off the AIM alert, select Settings >...
Setting Up Your Phonebook You can store a list of names and phone numbers or email phonebook entry. All other information is optional. You can addresses in your phone’s electronic phonebook. enter the following information for a phonebook entry. To see the names in your phonebook, press Option Description >...
When you are finished entering information, press Press DONE ( ) to store the entry. > Insert Wait insert a w (wait) character Your phone dials the Creating a Group Mailing List preceding digits, waits for the You can create a group mailing list consisting of multiple call to connect, then prompts phone numbers and email addresses previously stored in you for confirmation before it...
Dialing a Phonebook Entry Editing a Phonebook Entry > Phonebook Use 1 of the following procedures to call a number (or send Find the Feature a text message to an email address or mailing list) stored Press in your phonebook. scroll to the entry Phonebook List Tip: Press...
Press Press 5 CHANGE ( select Sort by scroll to All, Business, Personal, General, VIPs, or another scroll to Name, Speed No., category that you created Voice Name, or Email 2 SELECT ( select the category view 7 SELECT ( select the sort order 3 DONE ( set the category view...
Deleting a Category Copying Multiple Entries > Phonebook > Phonebook Find the Feature Find the Feature > Categories Press Press open the Phonebook Menu scroll to the category scroll to Copy Entries open the Category Details menu 3 SELECT ( select Copy Entries scroll to Delete scroll to From (start)
You can synchronize phonebook entries between your phone and computer or hand-held device with BVRP Mobile PhoneTools software, an accessory for Motorola phones. See the Mobile PhoneTools user’s guide for more information. Note: Mobile PhoneTools software is designed to synchronize with basic features of many popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software and hardware products.
Personalizing Your Phone Personalizing a Ring Style Setting Reminders You can change the alerts that notify you of the following A reminder is an alert that rings or vibrates at regular events: incoming calls, text messages, voicemail intervals to notify you about a message that you have messages, data calls, fax calls, alarms, and reminders.
Showing or Hiding Menu Icons Setting the Menu Language You can show or hide the menu feature icons that display Set the language in which menu features and options are in the home screen. When you select Hide, the menu icons displayed.
Standard Shortcuts Using a Keypad Shortcut The following shortcuts are preprogrammed on your Press phone. You cannot edit or delete these shortcuts. open the main menu 2 a number key go to the menu item with Task Shortcut that shortcut number Change your phone’s Open the flip, then press ringer alert setting.
Getting More Out Of Your Phone Making a Conference Call Press scroll to To (for Detailed Connect an active call and a call on hold so that forwarding, scroll to If Busy, all parties can speak to each other. If No Answer, or If Unreachable) 8 CHANGE ( select To 9 keypad keys...
TTY Operation Turning Fixed Dialing On or Off > Settings > Security Find the Feature You can use an optional TTY device with your > Fixed Dial phone to send and receive calls. You must plug the TTY device into the phone’s headset jack and Press set the phone to operate in 1 of 3 TTY modes.
Short sends a short fixed-duration tone for each keypress. Option Description Long sends each tone for as long as you press the key. All Calls Approximate total time spent on Short DTMF tones work with most automated systems. dialed and received calls since the Some systems (such as home answering machines) may last time you reset this timer.
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Viewing and Resetting Cost Trackers > Settings > Phone Status Find the Feature To view a cost tracker: > Credit Available Adjusting Call Cost Settings You can set a credit limit so that the phone > Recent Calls > Call Cost Find the Feature displays your remaining credit during calls.
Start Here guide. > Data Volumes > Recent Data Session You can also purchase an optional Motorola Original™ handsfree car kit, speakerphone, or headset for your Select 1 of the following options: phone. These accessories provide alternative ways for you to use your phone without using your hands.
On or Off Installing the Software 2 SELECT ( confirm the setting To transfer data between your phone and computer, you must install the software included with the Motorola Original data kit. See the data kit user’s guide for more information.
Attaching the Cable Sending a Data or Fax Call Use a Motorola Original serial cable or Motorola Original Use this procedure to send data or a fax from a connected USB cable to connect your phone to the external device.
Network search Type options: Adjusting Network Settings Option Description Your service provider registers your phone to its Automatic network. In some situations, such as using the Scan for networks automatically phone as a modem or connecting it to a TTY based on priority.
Viewing Phone Specifications Editing a Preferred Network List Entry > Settings > Network Find the Feature To view your phone’s feature specifications: > My Network List Press scroll to the entry > Settings > Phone Status Find the Feature open the network menu >...
Personal Organizer Datebook Day View Select a day and press VIEW ( ) to see the day’s events. The datebook is a calendar that you can use to schedule and organize events such as appointments and meetings. Untimed Event Day of Week yÉ...
6 SELECT ( with BVRP Mobile PhoneTools software, an copy the event accessory for Motorola phones. See the Mobile 7 YES ( confirm the copy PhoneTools user’s guide for more information. Your phone assumes that you...
The alarm repeats this cycle for up to 90 minutes, or until you perform 1 of the following procedures. When you connect an optional Motorola Original™ Press headset or FM Stereo Radio Headset accessory to your DISABLE (...
Voice Record Controls Press 4 SELECT ( select the highlighted option Stop playback & Stop playback, 5 YES ( confirm the deletion go to Voice view options to Records Menu. unlock or delete voice record. NO ( cancel deletion Stop playback & return to voice Press right to Notes:...
Converting Currency The currency converter works just like the calculator, but converts a currency value based on the exchange rate you specify: > Tools > Calculator Find the Feature > Exchange Rate Press 1 number keys enter the exchange rate 2 OK ( store the exchange rate 3 number keys...
Security Locking the SIM Card key (PUK2) code, which you can obtain from your service provider. Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) code protects Press the information stored on your SIM card. When the SIM * * 0 5 2 * card is locked, you must enter your SIM card PIN code to open the PIN2 unlock the SIM card each time you turn on the phone or...
News and Entertainment Micro-Browser Storing a Picture File The micro-browser lets you access Web pages Press 1 STORE ( and Web-based applications on your phone. view storage options Contact your service provider to set up access, scroll to Store Only, if necessary.
Setting Service Preferences Option Description Timeout Time at which the phone exits the To run a background micro-browser session, you must micro-browser application when indicate your service preferences. Contact your service no keypress activity is detected. provider for more information. CSD No.
Using Photos and Pictures Option Description Details View picture information. You can send your photos to other wireless phone users or Rename Rename the picture. email addresses, assign photos to specific phonebook Delete Delete the selected picture or entries, and use them as wallpaper or screen saver all marked picture(s).
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Downloading an Application From a Using Control Keys Computer Your phone’s keys perform the following functions in a Java application. See page 26 for instructions on connecting your phone to a computer. Function On the computer, locate and prepare the file you want to Move up, down, left, or right in a game.
MotoMixer Editing Controls Option Displays Data Space Memory available for application You can select which instruments you want to play and (both Java and data (such as game scores or when you want to play them. The mix editor shows the non-Java data application settings), and for current settings for each instrument (see following table for...
Notes and Rests Press scroll to Edit, Delete, Play, or To make a note sharp or flat, enter the sharp or flat Set as Ring Tone character (# or &) before the note. 4 SELECT ( select the option You can enter 1 or more rest characters (r) in the note sequence.
Camera Playing a Tone > Settings > Ring Styles Find the Feature For instructions on how to take and send photos, see your > My Tones Start Here guide. Press To adjust camera settings: scroll to the tone > Multimedia > Pictures Find the Feature open the Tone Menu >...
Troubleshooting Check these questions first if you have problems with your Problem Solution phone. If you need additional help, contact the Motorola I pressed the Be sure to press and hold Customer Call Center at 1-800-331-6456 (USA) or power key, but (power key) until the display 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
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Problem Solution Problem Solution Use the Contrast feature to change I cannot Make sure that you have a phone My phone’s send/receive signal (the signal strength display is too the level of contrast in your display calls. indicator should have at least 1 dark.
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Problem Solution When sending 19200 Kbps is the data transfer data with the rate of the connection between data cable, your computer and the phone in a why does the standard Circuit Switch Data computer (CSD) connection. The rate of the show a connection between your phone connection...
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picture 8 phonebook quick note 5 capacity, checking 16 reminders quick view 10 category views 15 datebook 30, 31 reading 7 copying entries 16 defined 18 receiving 7 creating an entry 12 information services message 9 reminders 7, 18 deleting an entry 14 text message 7 ring tone 8 dialing a number 14...
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telephone number storing in phonebook 12 viewing your number 3 theme 37 timers 23, 24 TTY device 22 unblocking the SIM card 35 unlock application 35 user’s guide 1 vibrate alert, setting 18 voice dial dialing a number 14 dialing from headset 26 recording voice name 13 voice key dialing a number 14...
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