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HELLOMOTO Thanks for purchasing the Motorola W385 CDMA wireless phone! It’s a hot-looking phone that’s affordable to own. My Phone, My Way -– It’s your phone—make it that way. Customize your home screen with personal pictures, change wallpapers, and use your favorite song as your ringtone.
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Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Center Select Key Open menus, select Left Soft Key menu items. Right Soft Key Camera Key Camera Lens Navigation Key Volume Keys Navigate menus. Send Key External Display Voice Key Make & answer calls. Power/End Key Speakerphone Turn on/off, hang up, exit menus.
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Home Screen Main Menu rÑõÉ Call History FRI 8/31/07 Press & hold the Press the Power Key O, Navigation Key S Thu, Oct 23 12:45pm 8:45am Select Exit Select History Contacts or until the display left, right, up, or down lights up, to turn on to highlight a menu your phone.
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Furthermore, the purchase of the availability and functionality. All features, functionality, and other Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or product specifications, as well as the information contained in this by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the user’s guide are based upon the latest available information and...
menu map main menu Contacts Media Gallery Camera • Pictures Call History • Sounds Phone Info • Received • My Tel. Number • Dialed Extras • Active Line • Notepad • Ringtones • Battery Meter • Call Times* • Wallpaper •...
settings menu Ring Styles Initial Setup Headset • Style • SpeakerPhone • Auto Answer • Style Detail • Auto Redial • Voice Dial • Display Timeout Personalize • Backlight Connection • Home Screen • Power Tone • Incoming Call • Main Menu •...
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. If food, or other inappropriate materials.
essentials Press the navigation key to scroll to Call CAUTION: Before using the History, and press the center key to select it. phone for the first time, read the Press the navigation key to scroll to Dialed, and Important Safety and Legal press the center key to select it.
• Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it bears a Motorola “Original Equipment” hologram; Battery Use & Battery Safety • If there is no hologram, the battery is not • Motorola recommends you always use a qualified battery;...
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Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because a Motorola Authorized Service Center before they may explode. using. Do not attempt to dry it with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
install the battery To charge using the charger: Insert the charger into the USB connector on your phone as shown. Plug the other end of the charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. When your phone displays Charge Complete, remove the charger. When you charge the battery, the battery level indicator at the upper right of the screen shows charging progress.
Cables and software When your phone rings and/or vibrates, open the flip data kits, drivers are available in Motorola Original or press to answer. sold separately. To “hang up, ” close the flip or press turn it on &...
• increase or decrease ringer volume when the flip closed home screen is visible (with the flip open) Press the up or down Volume • turn off an incoming call alert volume key, then press the Keys smart/speakerphone key to Smart/ scroll through ring styles: change the call ring...
call a stored phone number Find it: > Contacts Scroll to the entry you want to call. Shortcut: In Contacts, press keypad keys to enter the first letters of an entry. You can also press , then to see the entries you use frequently, or entries in other categories.
tips & tricks From the home screen (page 18), you can use these To... Do this... shortcuts: use menu If you see menu icons in the shortcuts middle of your home screen, To... Do this... press left, right, up, or see your phone Press , then...
basics See page 2 for a basic phone diagram. Note: Your home screen may look different than the screen shown here. home screen Soft key labels show the current soft key functions. For soft key locations, see page 2. The home screen displays when you are not on a call or using the menu.
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indicator indicator Digital Phone is in CDMA digital Voice Call/ Shows during an active voice call. coverage area. Incoming Call Phone is in a 1x-RTT coverage Phone Phone is locked. area. Locked ì Missed You received an unanswered call. Battery Battery charge level.
menu shortcuts indicator New Text You have a new text message. Your phone displays four menu icons in the middle of Message the home screen. You have a new voicemail Îì Voicemail message. FRI 4/6/07 Message Airplane Airplane Mode is turned on. (You Mode cannot make or answer calls, but 8:45am...
enter text Scroll to one of these methods and press Select: entry method set entry modes iTAP English Phone predicts English words as you Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to press keys (see page 23). enter names, numbers, and messages: iTAP Français Phone predicts Spanish words as you entry mode...
To select a text entry mode: primary secondary Press Options in any text entry screen, scroll to and ü û iTAP, all capital letters select Change Text Mode #, then scroll to and select the desired entry mode. The indicators for Numeric and Symbol entry modes are: entry mode indicators non-text entry mode When you select Primary or Secondary entry mode, these...
Press a key one or more times to select a letter, The first character of every sentence is number, or symbol. capitalized. If necessary, press down to change the character to lowercase before the Repeat the step above to enter more characters. cursor moves to the next position.
You can press keys to add more letters to the end symbol method of the combination. In a text entry screen, press to switch entry methods until your phone displays the (symbol) indicator. Press to enter the highlighted combination when it spells a word. A space is inserted after Press a key one or more times to show possible the word.
external display return unanswered call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, When your phone is closed, the external and the external display shows X Missed Calls, where X is display shows the time and status 6 ì the number of missed calls.
Press the smart/ To activate the Volume Keys Volume speakerphone key speakerphone Keys (see illustration) to see during a call (with Smart/Speaker- Smart/ the received calls list. the flip open), press phone Key Speaker- and hold the Press the volume keys phone Key smart/speakerphone key.
To use the speakerphone with your phone’s flip you get your phone. If your service provider didn’t closed: change these codes, you should change them to prevent others from accessing your personal Open the flip, then press and hold the information.
lock & unlock phone lock external keys You can lock your phone manually or set it to lock You can lock your phone’s external keys to automatically whenever you turn it off. prevent accidental key presses. To lock or unlock your phone, you need the four-digit To lock the external keys automatically after a unlock code.
If you forget your security code, contact your service provider. airplane mode Note: Consult airline staff about the use of Airplane Mode during flight. Turn off your phone whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. Airplane mode turns off your phone’s calling features in situations where wireless phone use is prohibited.
customize ring styles detailed settings You can specify a detailed ring style setting for Calls, Your phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of an Inbox, Voicemail, Alarms, Data Calls, File Transfer, Fax Calls, and incoming call or to signal certain other events. This Reminders: ring or vibration is called a ring style.
answer options To adjust wallpaper image layout: Scroll to Layout and press Change. To turn on or turn off an answer option: Scroll to Center, Tile, or Fit-to-screen, and press Select. Find it: > Settings > In-Call Setup > Answer Options Select Multi-key or Open To Answer and press Change, then set screen saver select On or Off.
To set how long your phone must be inactive Scroll to On and press Select. before it displays the screen saver: To activate the talking phone function: Scroll to Delay and press Change. Scroll to Talking Phone and press Change. Scroll to 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes, and Scroll to On and press Select.
calls Find it: To make and answer calls, see page 14. > > Settings > Initial Setup > Auto Redial When automatic redial is turned off, you can manually change active line activate the feature to redial a phone number. When you hear a fast busy signal and see Call Failed, press If you have more than one phone number, you or RETRY.
be placed due to network, environmental, or To see call details (like time and date), press the interference issues. center key Enter the emergency number. Press Options to open a menu that can include: Store, Delete, Delete All, Send Message, Add Digits, Dial 1 + Number, Press to call the emergency number.
speed dial Press Store to create a new Contacts entry with the number already entered in the No. field. Each entry you store in Contacts is assigned a unique speed dial number. return a missed call Tip: To see the speed dial number for an entry, press Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, the center key , select Contacts, then scroll to the...
entertainment take a photo Your phone displays the active viewfinder image: Remaining Resolution Your camera lens is on the back of your phone when Shots the phone is open (see page 2). To get the sharpest photos, wipe the lens clean with a dry cloth before you take a photo.
Press Options to open a menu that includes these To view a picture, scroll to the picture title and press options: Go To Pictures, Auto-Timed Capture, Camera Setup, Free the center key Space, Capture Title. Press Options to select open a menu that can include Press the camera key to take the photo.
messages send a multimedia Press Options. Scroll to Insert and press Select. message To insert a stored multimedia object, scroll to A multimedia message contains embedded media Picture, Voice Memo, or Sound, and press Select. Then objects (possibly including photos, pictures, scroll to the desired object and press Insert.
receive a multimedia Scroll to each entry you want to receive the message and press the center key message To enter a new number or email address to When you receive a multimedia message, your phone receive the message, press Options, then scroll to <...
• Photos, pictures, and animations are displayed When you receive a voicemail message, your phone when you read the message. shows the voicemail message indicator New Voicemail. Press Call to listen to the message. • A sound file begins playing when the message text is displayed.
more messaging features features use text template Text Templates are prewritten text that you can features select and send as messages. send text message > Messaging > Templates > Text Templates > Messaging > Create Message To insert a template in a message, scroll to the template and press the center key Press Options to perform other actions.
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features features drafts store message objects > Messaging > Drafts Go to a multimedia message slide, or highlight an object in a letter, then press Options. Scroll to a message and press the center key You can edit the message when you view it. Select Save Picture or Save Sound.
USB port, the computer may not to a computer. recognize your phone. Note: Motorola Original • Turn on your phone and the computer. data cables and supporting software are sold separately. Check your computer to Bluetooth®...
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This phone does not support all OBEX profiles. Scroll to On and press Select. For more Bluetooth wireless connections support Note: To extend battery life, set Bluetooth power to Off information, go to www.motorola.com/Bluetoothsupport. when not in use. If you turn Bluetooth power Off, your connections...
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Note: If your Bluetooth power is not turned on, Note: If you want to use your Motorola your phone will prompt you to turn it on. Bluetooth headset with both an audio device and Your phone lists the devices it finds within its your phone, use your phone’s Bluetooth menus to...
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If the device requests permission to bond with copy files to other device your phone, press YES and enter the device PIN You can move or copy a multimedia object code to create a secure connection with the (such as a picture or sound file), or copy a Contacts entry, device.
Select the device name, or select [Look For Devices] to When prompted to accept the sent object, scroll search for a device. to Yes or Grant and press the center key If your phone could not copy the file to the other Your phone notifies you when the transfer is device, make sure the device is on and ready in complete.
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When your phone is in TTY mode, during an active call Scroll to TTY Setup and press Change. your phone displays the international TTY mode, the Scroll to a TTY Setup option and press Select. international TTY symbol, and the mode setting. option notes on TTY operation Voice...
data & fax calls To specify next call as a data or fax call: Find it: > Settings > Connection > Incoming Call Scroll to Next Call and press Change. Select Normal, Data In Only, or Fax In Only. To send data or a fax, connect your phone to the device, then place the call through the device application.
other features advanced calling features DTMF Tones features Your phone can send Dual Tone Multi Frequency conference call (DTMF) tones for calling card calls or other During a call, dial the next number, automated touch-tone calls. press , then press again.
contacts features call entry features > Contacts create entry Scroll to the entry you want to call and press > Contacts > [New Entry] edit entry To enter information, scroll to an entry field and > Contacts press the center key .
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features features assign ringer ID to entry set picture ID for entry Assign a ring style (ringer ID) to an entry: Assign a photo or picture to show when you receive a call from an entry: > Contacts > Contacts Scroll to the entry, press Options, then scroll to Edit Contact and press Select.
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features features set speed dial number for entry view entries by picture or list > Contacts Set your phone to display Contacts entries with their picture IDs or as text only: Scroll to the entry, press Options, then scroll to Add to Speed Dial and press Select.
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features features add, delete, or edit category filter entries > Contacts View only entries that include an email address, or view only entries in a category you specify. Press Options, then scroll to Manage Contacts and press Select. Scroll to Edit Categories and press Select. >...
personalize features Send Msg <Name or #> voice commands Send a message to a Contacts entry whose name you You can place calls and complete other actions by speak, or to a phone number you speak. speaking commands to your phone. For more information on sending a message, see Press and release the voice key on the right side pages 38 and 41.
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Tip: Speak the name of a Contacts entry exactly as it is Press Settings, then scroll to an option and press listed. For example, to call the mobile number for an Select. entry named BIll Smith, say “Call Bill Smith mobile. ” (If voice recognition settings the entry includes only one number for Bill Smith, say “Call Bill Smith.
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voice recognition settings voice recognition settings Sensitivity Sound Fine tune the phone’s ability to recognize voice Turn playback on or off for prompts, names, and commands. numbers. Adjust speed and volume of name playback. Sensitivity too strict—Phone will often reject voice commands and display “Please repeat ...
more personalizing features features call & key volumes features > Settings > Ring Styles > Style Detail brightness Scroll to Ring Volume or Key Volume and press Change. > Settings > Initial Setup > Brightness power tone display timeout Set phone to play a tone when you power it on: Set how long the display stays turned on.
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features features message alerts change home screen menu icons Set whether you receive message alerts during a Change the menu icons that display in the home call: screen. > Settings > In-Call Setup > MSG Alert > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys skin Scroll to Up, Down, Right, or Left, and press Change, then select a menu.
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features features menu view master clear Display the main menu as icons or a numbered list: Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and > Settings > Personalize > Main Menu > View entries: When the menu is displayed as a numbered list, Warning:...
call times & data features volumes view call times > Call History > Call Times Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider’s Scroll to Last Call, Dialed, Received, All Calls, or Lifetime, and network to the moment you end the call by press Select.
areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the features use of these products. view data volumes features > Call History > Data Volumes accessory volume settings (car kit or Scroll to Recent Data Session or All Data Sessions, press Select, headset) then scroll to Internal Data Session, External Data Session, or Total Data Transferred and press Select.
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features features voice dial (headset) power-off delay (car kit) Enable voice dial with headset send/end Set the phone to stay on for a period of time key: after the ignition is switched off: > Settings > Headset > Settings > Car Settings Scroll to Voice Dial and press Change.
network features set call drop tone features Set phone to play an alert tone whenever view current network the network drops a call. (Because digital networks > Settings > Network are so quiet, a call drop alert may be your only indication that a call was dropped.) With Current Network highlighted, press View.
personal organizer features copy scheduler event features Copy a scheduler event to another date add scheduler event and/or time: É > Utilities > Scheduler É > Utilities > Scheduler Scroll to a day and press Options, then scroll to New Scroll to a day and press the center key , then and press Select.
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features features create voice memo calculator Note: Recording phone calls is subject to Calculate numbers: varying state and federal laws regarding privacy and É > Utilities > Calculator recording of conversations. convert currency É > Utilities > Voice Memos É >...
security features lock application > Settings > Security > Lock Application When prompted, enter the unlock code and press Ok. Scroll to an application and press Change. other features—security...
If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/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 SAR Data This model wireless phone meets the level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate government’s requirements for exposure to radio at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to waves.
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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 EU Conformance compliance with: • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives 0168 Product Approval Number The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
USE. Holding the external antenna affects call quality and may power level at which your mobile device transmits. cause the mobile device to operate at a higher power level than Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local needed. regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.
If you have an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body. defibrillator, consult your physician before using this mobile Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may device. cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure Persons with implantable medical devices should observe the guidelines.
Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart Practices Important safety information follows. 032374o While Driving” section in this user’s guide and/or at the Motorola Web site: www.motorola.com/callsmart. Do not dispose of your battery or mobile Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause 032376o device in a fire.
Seizures/Blackouts Symbol Definition Listening at full volume to music or voice Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts through a headset may damage your when exposed to flashing lights, such as when playing video hearing. games. These may occur even if a person has never had a previous seizure or blackout.
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your body. If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see a physician. Safety Information...
Industry Canada Notice to Users Industry Canada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. See RSS-GEN 7.1.5. Industry Canada Notice...
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. product label. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this receiver. device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the •...
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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Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or Products Covered Length of Coverage damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or Consumer and Ninety (90) days from the date of certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral Professional purchase by the first consumer equipment are excluded from coverage.
For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone What Will Motorola Do? number designated above for the product with which they are Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund used. the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty.
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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”...
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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.
California Perchlorate Label Perchlorate Label Some mobile phones use an internal, permanent backup battery on the printed circuit board that may contain very small amounts of perchlorate. In such cases, California law requires the following label: “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.”...
Privacy and Data Security Privacy and Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important • Understanding AGPS—In order to comply with to everyone. Because some features of your mobile device may emergency caller location requirements of the FCC, certain...
• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its place calls when your car is not moving or before features such as speed dial and redial. If available, pulling into traffic.
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• Use your mobile device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress, or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.* •...