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  • Page 1 C168 English motorola.com...
  • Page 2 HELLOMOTO Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C168 wireless phone. Headset Jack Power Connector I nser t char ger . Menu Key Navigation Key Press S to scroll...
  • Page 3 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Page 4 Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Futhermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or...

  • Page 5: Use And Care

    Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or above 45°C/113°F.
  • Page 6 cleaning solutions To clean your phone, use only a dry soft cloth. Don’t use alcohol or other cleaning solutions. the ground Don’t drop your phone. Use and Care...

  • Page 7: Main Menu

    feature locator main menu á Phonebook Web Access • Browser Recent Calls • Web Shortcuts • Received Calls • Go to URL • Dialed Calls • Web Sessions • Notepad • Web Settings • Erase All Multimedia • Call Time •...

  • Page 8: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Personalize Phone Status • Home Screen • My Tel. Number • Color Style • Active Line • Wallpaper • Battery Meter • Screen Saver Security • Quick Dial • Phone Lock Ring Styles • Lock Keypad • Style •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    contents Safety Information . . . 10 basics ....27 display... . 27 EU Conformance..16 menus.
  • Page 10 calls ....53 active line ..53 redial ....53 automatic redial .

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    External Antenna Care If your mobile device has an external antenna, use only a Motorola- supplied or approved replacement antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the mobile device and/or may result in your device not complying with local regulatory requirements in your country.

  • Page 12: Phone Operation

    Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.

  • Page 13: Hearing Aids

    In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. If your mobile device offers an airplane mode or similar feature, consult airline staff about using it in flight. Pacemakers If you have a pacemaker, consult your physician before using this device. Persons with pacemakers should observe the following precautions: •...

  • Page 14: Operational Warnings

    If your mobile device or battery has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven.

  • Page 15: Batteries And Chargers

    Be careful when handling a charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola Original™ batteries and chargers. Caution: To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose of your battery in a fire.

  • Page 16: Glass Parts

    Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by a qualified service center.

  • Page 17: Eu Conformance

    The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number. You can view your product's Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (to R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/rtte. To find your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from your product's label in the "Search"...

  • Page 18: Recycling Information

    Caring for the Environment by Recycling When you see this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose Recycling Information the product with household waste. Recycling Mobile Phones and Accessories Do not dispose of mobile phones or electrical accessories, such as chargers or headsets, with your household waste.

  • Page 19: Essentials

    essentials about this guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: Press M > Recent Calls > Dialed Calls This example shows that, from the Home Screen, you press M to open the menu, highlight and select Recent Calls, and then highlight and select Dialed Calls.

  • Page 20: Battery

    installing your SIM card Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. battery battery installation We recommend storing batteries in their protective cases. essentials...

  • Page 21: Battery Charging

    Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. • Always use Motorola Original batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge.

  • Page 22: Turning It On And Off

    • When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a cool, dark place. • Never expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you when you leave your vehicle. • It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times.

  • Page 23: Making A Call

    If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code and press OK to unlock the phone. Note: The phone unlock code can be 4 to 8 digits long. The default unlock code is 1234 (default code may be different in some regions – contact customer support). making a call 1 Press 1 ~ 0 to dial the phone number.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Volume

    adjusting the volume Press S up to increase the volume in the earpiece Navigation or down to decrease the volume during a call. essentials...

  • Page 25: Main Attractions

    main attractions You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! This section describes some of your phone’s special features. sending a multimedia message A Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message contains one or more pages with text and embedded media objects (pictures or sounds).
  • Page 26 10 Press S to scroll to Add New Page. 11 SELECT to add a new page to the message. Repeat steps 1 through 8 to enter contents for the new page. 12 Press M to open the MMS Menu to set the subject. 13 Press S to scroll to Set Subject.

  • Page 27: Receiving A Multimedia Message

    receiving a multimedia message When you receive a multimedia message or letter, your phone displays the r indicator and New Message, and sounds an alert. Press READ to open the message. Multimedia messages that you receive can contain different media objects: •...

  • Page 28: Basics

    basics See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. display The home screen displays when you are not on a call or using the menu. You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. > FarEasTone à Time Date 2005/8/1`5...

  • Page 29: Status Indicators

    Note: Your home screen may look different from the display shown in the previous illustration. For example, your service provider may hide the menu icons to allow a better view of the wallpaper image. You can still select the menu icons when they are hidden from view.
  • Page 30 1 Signal Strength – Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. 2 GPRS – GPRS-net connected and GPRS packet message can be sent. 3 Data Transmission – Via network (phone-to-computer data transfer is not supported). 4 Roam Indicator – appears when your phone uses another network system outside your home network.

  • Page 31: Menus

    menus From the Home Screen, press M to enter the main menu. Selected Menu Item Phonebook Right Soft Key Left Soft Key Performs Performs functions in lower functions in right display. lower left display. Power/End Key Navigation Turns phone on/off, ends calls, exits Press S to menus.

  • Page 32: Selecting A Menu Feature

    Press S to scroll to and highlight a menu feature icon in the main menu. The following icons represent features that may display in the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. menu features n Phonebook á...

  • Page 33: Selecting A Feature Option

    selecting a feature option Some features require you to select an option from a list. > Ò Highlighted Option Dialed Calls 3) Abcde 2) Fghi Press VIEW 1) Jkl Press BACK to view to return to details of the 0936123456 0936123456 the previous highlighted...

  • Page 34: Text Entry

    text entry Some features require you to enter information. Highlighted Option Press BACK Press EDIT to to exit without change the making information. changes. Press M to open the submenu. You can compose and send text messages in the message center.
  • Page 35 text entry method Multiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. The method you select remains active until you select another method. Press # in any text entry screen to select one of the following entry methods: entry mode Primary...
  • Page 36 setting up a text entry method Multiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. The method you select remains active until you select another method. Press # in any text entry screen to select one of the following entry methods: Primary The primary text entry method...

  • Page 37: Tap Mode

    For example, if you press 7 7 6 4 , your phone displays: Press key to DELETE Press the key to Press enter “prog”. delete last letter. open sub-menu. • If you want a different word (such as Progress), continue pressing keypad keys to enter the remaining characters.
  • Page 38 capitalization Press 0 in any text entry screen to change the text case. The following indicators show capitalization status: U = no capital letters T = all capital letters V = capitalize next letter only text entry indicators When you select the Primary or Secondary text entry method, the following indicators identify the text entry setting: primary secondary...

  • Page 39: Tap Method

    tap method This is the standard method for entering text on your phone. The Tap method cycles through the letters and numbers on the key you press. The Tap Extended method also cycles through additional symbols shown in the chart on page 39. 1 Press a keypad key one or more times to select a letter, number, or symbol.

  • Page 40: Character Chart

    When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter Pro you might see: Press S up to accept Products, or Character press * / displays at S down to insertion point.

  • Page 41: Itap Method

    t u v 8 ú ù û ü w x y z 9 change text case, for capital letters enter a space (hold to enter a return) change text entry method (hold for default) Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone.

  • Page 42: Entering Words

    For example, if you press 7,7,6,4, the letter combinations that match your key presses display the word Product. Press S up to accept Products. Press DELETE to Press SEND to delete last lock highlighted letter entered. combination. Press S right to highlight Press * to enter another...

  • Page 43: Numeric Mode

    3 Press SELECT to lock a highlighted combination or you can press keypad keys to add more letters to the end of the combination. 4 Press * to enter the highlighted combination when a word appears in the display. A space is automatically inserted after the word.

  • Page 44: Symbol Chart

    3 Press SELECT to lock a highlighted combination or you can press keypad keys to add more symbols to the end of the combination. 4 Press * to enter the highlighted combination. symbol chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with the Symbol method.

  • Page 45: Navigation Key

    navigation key Press the navigation key Navigation S to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu system, to highlight menu items, to change feature settings, and to play games. Press the left soft key to select a highlighted menu item. codes and passwords Your phone has a 4-digit unlock code that is set to 1234 by default.

  • Page 46: Locking Your Phone Manually

    To use a locked phone, you must enter the unlock code. A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you must unlock it to answer calls. You can make emergency calls on your phone even when it is locked (see page 55).

  • Page 47: Phonebook

    if you forget a code, PIN, or password If you forget your unlock code, try entering 1234 or the last 4 digits of your phone number. If that does not work, perform the following actions at the Enter Unlock Code prompt: 1 Press M to display the unlock code bypass screen.

  • Page 48: Locking The Keypad

    sort phonebook entries Press M > Phonebook, next press M > Setting > Sort by, and then select whether you want to sort the phonebook using Alphanumeric, Pinyin, Stroke, or Location. Note: Features may differ from your handset. viewing entries by category Press M >...

  • Page 49: Customize

    customize storing your name and number To store or edit your name and phone number information on your SIM card: Find it: Press M > Settings > Phone Status > My Tel. Numbers If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider.

  • Page 50: Answer Options

    Each ring style consists of settings for specific event alerts: Ringing Volume, Ring Tone, Incoming Call Alert, Vibrating, Message Alert Tone, Keypad Tone Volume, Key Tone Type, Reminders, Startup Music & Power Off Music. To change these settings, press M > Settings > Ring Styles > style Detail.

  • Page 51: Screen Saver

    6 Press S to scroll to Layout. 7 Press SELECT to adjust the image layout. 8 Press S to select a layout option. Center places the image in the center of the display. Tile fills the display with multiple copies of the image. Fit-to-Screen resizes the image, if necessary, to fit the display.

  • Page 52: Display Appearance

    6 Press S to scroll to Delay. 7 Press SELECT to set the delay interval. 8 Press S to scroll to the inactivity interval that triggers the screen saver. 9 Press OK to confirm the delay setting. 10 Press BACK to save screen saver settings. display appearance This section explains how to adjust the display.
  • Page 53 backlight You can set the amount of time that the display and keypad backlights remain on. Find it: Press M > Settings > Initial Setup > Backlight 1 Press S up or down to scroll to a time-out setting. 2 Press OK to select the setting. 3 Press BACK to return to previous menu.

  • Page 54: Calls

    calls For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 22. active line You can change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number. Note: This feature is available only for SIM cards enabled for dual phone lines.

  • Page 55: Automatic Redial

    automatic redial When you receive a busy signal, your phone displays Call Failed, Number Busy. To redial the phone number: Find it: Press M > Settings > In-Call Setup > Auto Redial Your phone automatically redials the number. When the call goes through, your phone rings or vibrates one time, displays Redial Successful, and then connects the call.

  • Page 56: Turn Off A Call Alert

    turn off a call alert While the phone is ringing or vibrating: Press IGNORE to cancel the incoming call. Depending on your phone settings and/or service subscription, the call may be forwarded to your voice mail, another number, or the caller may hear a busy signal.

  • Page 57: Recent Calls

    recent calls Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialed, even if the calls did not connect. The lists are sorted from the newest to the oldest entries. When the phone's memory or SIM card is full, the oldest entries are deleted so that new entries can be added.

  • Page 58: Returning Calls

    option Send Message Open a new text message with the number in the To field Save Create a phonebook entry with the number in the No. field returning calls Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls and displays: X Missed Calls, where X is the number of missed calls 1 Press VIEW to see the list of received calls.

  • Page 59: Speed Dialing

    speed dialing Each entry that you store in your phonebook is assigned a unique speed dial number. To see an entry’s speed dial number, press M > Phonebook, scroll to the entry, press VIEW. To speed dial a phonebook entry: 1 Press keypad keys to enter the speed dial number for the entry you want to call.

  • Page 60: Listening To Voicemail Messages

    listening to voicemail messages Find it: Press M > Messages > Voicemail The phone calls your voicemail phone number. If no voicemail number is stored, your phone prompts you to store a number. receiving voicemail When you receive a voicemail message, your phone displays indicator and New Voicemail.

  • Page 61: Call Waiting

    call waiting When you are on a call and a second call comes in, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you have a call waiting. 1 Press N to answer the new call. 2 Press SWITCH to switch between calls. Press LINK to connect the 2 calls.

  • Page 62: Transferring A Call

    transferring a call You can announce that you are transferring an active call to another party, or you can directly transfer the call. announcing the call transfer Find it: Press M > Hold 1 Press keypad keys to dial the number where you are transferring the call.

  • Page 63: Other Features

    other features This section helps you locate features on your phone that are not described in this guide. advanced calling feature description conference call During a call: M > Hold, dial next number, press N, press LINK call Set up or cancel call forwarding forwarding: M >...
  • Page 64 feature description service dial Dial service phone numbers: M > Tools > Dialing Services > Service Dial phonebook feature description create entry Create a new phonebook entry: M > Phonebook > M > New Shortcut: Key in number using Keypad keys, then press SAVE >...
  • Page 65 feature description set category Set the category for a phonebook for entry entry: M > Phonebook > entry M > Categories > category name Note: The Category option is not available for entries stored on the SIM card. Hint: You can rename your category name.
  • Page 66 feature description send Send a multimedia multimedia message: message M > Messages > Create Message > New Multimedia Msg use MMS Open an MMS template template with preloaded media: M > Messages > Create Message > MMS Templates read message Read a new text or multimedia message that you have received:...
  • Page 67 chat feature description start chat Start a new chat session: M > Tools > Chat receive chat When you receive a chat request request: Press ACCEPT or IGNORE. end chat During a chat session: M > End Chat personalizing feature description language Set the menu language:...
  • Page 68 feature description change home Change the layout of the home screen layout screen: M > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen > Layout color style Change the color scheme of the display: M > Settings > Personalize > Color Style wallpaper Change the wallpaper: M >...

  • Page 69: Phone Alerts

    feature description master reset Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Master Reset master clear Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries except SIM card information: M >...

  • Page 70: Incoming Call

    feature description incoming call Set the alert style for incoming alert calls: M > Settings > Ring Styles > Loud Detail > Incoming Call Alert vibrating alert Turn the vibrating alert on and off: M > Settings > Ring Styles > Loud Detail >...
  • Page 71 feature description power off Turn the power off music on music and off: M > Settings > Ring Styles > Loud Detail > Power Off Music miscellaneous feature description auto power off Enable the power saving feature: M > Settings > Auto power off lantern The Lantern feature enables you to change your phone’s idle display...

  • Page 72: Call Times And Costs

    call times and costs Network Connection Time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing P. This time includes busy signals and ringing. The amount of network connection time that you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider.

  • Page 73: Personal Organizer

    network feature description network View network information settings and adjust network settings: M > Settings > Network personal organizer feature description create Create a new datebook event: datebook M > Tools > Calendar event Highlight the day and press SELECT. Then press M to select Add New.
  • Page 74 feature description calculator Calculate numbers: M> Tools > Calculator currency Convert currency: converter M > Tools > Calculator Press OPTIONS. Scroll to exchange rate, press Select and choose Foreign unit expression or Domestic unit expression. Then enter the exchange rate. Enter an amount in the main calculator window, press Select, and choose either In Foreign or In...
  • Page 75 games feature description launch Start a micro-browser micro-browser session: M > Web Access > Browser download Download a picture, sound, objects from or phone theme from a web page Web page: Highlight the file and press SELECT. Then press STORE. web sessions Select or create a Web session:...
  • Page 76 feature description listen to When you insert the earpiece you FM radio can listen to FM radio through the phone: M > Multimedia > FM Radio create ring Create ring tones that you can use tones on your phone: M > Multimedia > Sounds >...

  • Page 77: Specific Absorption Rate

    Specific Absorption Rate Data Specific Absorption Rate Data This model meets international guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines.
  • Page 78 The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.

  • Page 79: Who Information

    Information from the World Health Organization Present sciencific information does not indicate the need for WHO Information any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If you are concerned, you may want to limit your own or your children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using handsfree devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body.

  • Page 80: Index

    index active line, changing 53 calculator 73 alarm clock 72 call alert answer options 49 creating 75 barring 62 defined 48 barring password, setting 48, 68 changing 44 animation call waiting 60 downloading 74 costs 71 screen saver 50 dialed calls list 56 viewing 74 dialing 22 wallpaper 49...
  • Page 81 calling line identification. See caller ID emergency number 55 category end key 1 phonebook entry 64 Enter Unlock Code view 64 message 45 center select button 44 character chart 39 chat 66 5-way navigation key 44 clock fixed dial 62 setting 48 forwarding calls 62 codes...
  • Page 82 international access code 55 making a call 22 iTAP software 40 master clear 68 master reset 68 menu entering text 33 center select button 44 icons, changing in home end 1 screen 66 5-way navigation 44 language, setting 66 left soft key 1, 28, 66 using 30 menu 1 menu key 1...
  • Page 83 multimedia messaging reset all options 68 service. See ring style 48, 68 message security code 44 my telephone number 48 time, setting 48 turning on/off 21 unlock code 44 unlocking 22, 44 network settings 72 phone number notepad 57 active line, changing 53 number international access storing your number 48...
  • Page 84 picture ID 54 security code PIN code changing 44 changing 44 default 44 entering 73 send key 1 PIN2 code, changing 44 service dial 63 power key 1 shortcuts 67 predictive text entry 40 silent alert, setting 48, 68 primary text entry SIM Blocked message method 34 21, 73...
  • Page 85 sound text case indicator 37 creating 75 text entry method downloading 74 selecting 34 managing 74 setup 35 speakerphone text entry method handsfree 71 indicator 37 speed dial 58 time, setting 48 standby time, increasing 52 timers 71 symbol chart 43 transfer a call 61 symbols, entering 42 travel charger 20...
  • Page 86 volume keypad 69 ringer 68 volume keys 23 wallpaper 49 Web pages 74 Web sessions 74 index...
  • Page 87 MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark office. All other products or service names are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license.

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