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User Guide
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congratulations
The MOTOROLA
BARRAGETM does it all. With Verizon Wireless® Push to Talk, you can connect instantly with family
and friends with the push of a button. (PTT is network and subscription dependent and is not available in all areas.
Your phone must be registered to a Push to Talk server.) You can also watch TV shows, sports, news, live events,
music videos, and more with V CAST Video. (
Note:
V CAST Services are network or subscription dependent, and

Here’s a quick anatomy lesson:
Camera Lens
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by
Left Soft Key
Directional Key
Scroll up, down,
left, or right.
Press the center to
select highlighted
options.

Voice Command Key
Create voice records,
activate speech dialing
& voice commands.
Smart/Speaker-
Volume Keys
Adjust earpiece & ringer
volume up or down.

contents
menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
about this guide . . . . . . . . . . . 9
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
install battery & memory
handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
change lock code. . . . . . . . . . 18
lock & unlock phone . . . . . . . 19
lock side keys when flip is closed
backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
more personalizing
features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
push to talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
activate PTT mode. . . . . . . . . 52
PTT contacts & groups . . . . . 53
PTT calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PTT tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
PTT indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
erase messages . . . . . . . . . . 70
entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
get & play music. . . . . . . . . . 71
record & play voice records . 84
take photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
record & play videos . . . . . . . 87

essentials
about this guide
Note:
The instructions in this user’s guide are based on
a default
Display Theme
setting of
Steel
(see page 33). If you
change
Display Theme
to a different setting, instructions
may differ.
CAUTION:
Before using the
phone for the first time, read the

•
Turn off wallpaper (see page 33).
•
Reduce backlight display time (see page 34).
install battery & memory
card
4
With the gold contacts facing
down and at the lower end of
the battery, insert the battery,
lower end first, and push it
completely into place.
5
Lower the top end of the
battery cover onto the

charge the battery
New batteries are not fully charged. Before you can use
your phone, you need to install and charge the battery.
Some batteries perform best after several full
charge/discharge cycles.
To ch a r g e
using the charger:
Tip:
Motorola batteries have circuitry that protects the
battery from damage from overcharging.
When you charge the battery, the battery level indicator
at the upper right of the screen shows charging
progress. At least one segment of the indicator must
be visible to ensure full phone functionality while
charging.

are available in Motorola OriginalTM data kits, sold
separately.
turn it on & off
The phone may require several seconds to turn on.
If prompted, use the keypad to enter your four-digit
Enter a phone number, Area Code
first, if applicable, and press the Send
Key ( ) to make a call.
To make a call outside the U.S.A.
, press and hold
*
until you see
+
. Next, press the number keys to dial the
country code
and
phone number
, then press the
Send Key ( ).

You can also end a call by closing the flip,
if you are not
connected to a headset or a handsfree car kit
.
Closing the flip does not end the following:
•
a data connection using a USB cable to connect
the phone to a computer
•
a Push to Talk call
4
Use the keypad to enter a name and other details
for the phone number and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
Save
) to store the number.
To edit or delete a
Contacts
entry, see page 92.
call a stored phone

phone submersion
Your phone may be submerged for up to thirty minutes
in up to one meter of water, if you do the following:
•
Ensure that the battery door is properly
installed and locked (see “install battery &
memory card” on page 10).

basics
See page 2 for a basic phone diagram.
home screen
Note:
These are the default main screen shortcuts. To
right
MY SHORTCUTS
shortcuts

3
Scroll to
Phone Info
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Scroll to
Icon Glossary
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
5
Select the indicator type and press the center of
the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
change sound settings
Press the Volume Keys up or down to select a
MASTER
VOLUME
setting:
High, Medium High, Medium, Medium Low, Low
,
Vibrate Only, Alarm Only
, and
All Sounds Off
(see page 28).
handsfree

To activate the handsfree speaker during a call
,
press and hold the Smart/Speakerphone Key (on the
right side of the phone—see page 3).
Your phone will show the speakerphone indicator
q
and
SPEAKER PHONE ON
on the main screen.
The handsfree speaker stays on until you press and
hold the Smart/Speakerphone Key again or turn off
accessory volume settings (car
kit or headset)
To adjust volume of headsets or car kit accessories that
are enabled for Bluetooth wireless connections, press
your phone’s Volume Keys up or down during an active
call.

4
Press center of the Directional Key ( ) (OK) to
select
Airplane Mode
.
5
Select On and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
Use airplane mode to turn off your phone’s calling
features in locations where wireless phone use is
prohibited.
You cannot make or receive calls or use
change lock code
Your phone’s four-digit
lock code
is originally set to the
last four digits of your phone number. To change the
lock code:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.

7
Scroll to
Phone Only
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
8
Enter the new four-digit lock code in the
Enter New
Code
entry area, then press down on the Directional
Key ( ) to move the cursor into the
Re-Enter New Code
entry area. Re-enter the new four-digit lock code.
9
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (OK).
manual lock
To
manually lock
your phone:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional

To
unlock
the phone from the home screen, press the
Right Soft Key (
Unlock
), enter the four-digit lock code, and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
automatic lock
To
automatically lock
your phone whenever you turn it
off:
6
Scroll to
Phone Lock Setting
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
7
Scroll to
On Power Up
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
8
Press the Power/End Key ( ) to return to the main
screen.
PWR
/END

1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Phone Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
(see page 3). To unlock the side keys, press and hold
the smart/speakerphone key again, or open the flip.
manage memory
Note:
The microSD memory card is an
optional
accessory
, available separately.

1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Memory
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Memory
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Select
Phone Memory
or
Card Memory
and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).

move files from phone to memory
card
You can move files (such as photos, videos, sound, and
music files) to the memory card to free up phone
memory.
Note:
Moving a file to the memory card deletes it from
A memory card icon in the picture thumbnail or
next to a video file indicates that the file is stored
on the memory card.
A lock icon
f
in the picture thumbnail indicates
that the
picture came preloaded on your phone
and cannot be moved to the memory card
.
If the picture or video is not marked with a

To m o ve
an audio clip that you recorded:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (OK) to
select
Media Center
.
3
Scroll to
Music & Tones
and press the center of the
5
Scroll to the file you want to move and press the
Right Soft Key (
Options
).
6
Select
Move
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
7
When your phone asks if you want to move the
file, select
Yes
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
) to confirm that you want

speech impairment. TTY does not work from
mobile phone to mobile phone.
•
Use a TSB-121 compliant cable (provided by the
TTY manufacturer) to connect the TTY device to
your phone. Your phone has a 2.5mm jack.
•
Set the phone to Medium volume level for
proper operation. If you experience a high
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Call Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Select
TTY Mode
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).

When your phone is in a TTY mode, your phone
displays the international TTY mode, the international
TTY symbol, and the mode setting during an active TTY
call.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Call Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Scroll to
Voice Privacy
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
TTY Off
All TTY modes are turned off.
options

tips & tricks
From the main screen
(page 15), you can use
shortcuts:
To …
use voice
commands
With the flip open
, press the
Voice Command Key (see
page 3). Then use the on-screen
To …

personalize
sounds
You can set how your phone alerts you to incoming
calls or other events.
sounds for calls, events, & alerts
Note:
MASTER VOLUME
must be set to
High, Medium High
,
Medium, Medium Low
, or
Low
.

5
From the
CALL SOUNDS
menu, select
Call Ringtone
by
pressing the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
),
then scroll to a desired ringtone and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
Note:
Press the Left Soft Key (
Play
) to preview the
ringtone.
or
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Sound Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Select
Alert Sounds
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).

Scroll to
Reminder
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
), then scroll to
Once
,
Every 2 Minutes, Every 15 Minutes
, or
Off
, and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
). (For all
settings but
Off
, your phone plays an audible beep
at the interval you set.)
7
Press the Power/End Key ( ) to return to the main
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Sound Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Select
Alert Sounds
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).

scroll to On or
Off
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
7
Press the Power/End Key ( ) to return to the main
screen.
Tip:
You can also assign a PTT tone from the Media
Center. Go to
Media Center >Music & Tones >My Ringtones
,
scroll to the tone you want and press the Left Soft
4
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Get New Ringtones
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
5
On the
GET NEW RINGTONES
screen, select
Get New Application
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
Your phone connects to the Media Center site with

voice readout
You can set your phone to
speak aloud
when you
press keys, receive a call with caller ID available,
or scroll through recent calls or contacts:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
answer options
You can use different ways to answer an incoming call.
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional

4
Scroll to
Wallpaper
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
5
Scroll to
Main Screen
(the screen you see with the flip
open) or
Front Screen
the (screen you see with the flip
closed) and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
6
Scroll to a picture in
MY PICTURES
and press the
Auto w/
Handsfree
Automatically answer incoming call
(works with headset, Bluetooth®
connections, and when phone is
operating in handsfree mode).
options

Note:
The instructions in this user’s guide are based on
a default
Display Theme
setting of
Steel
. If you change
Display
Theme
to a different setting, instructions may differ.
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
7
Press the Power/End Key ( ) to return to the main
screen.
backlight
Set how long the backlights for the main screen and
the keypad remain on, or reduce backlight display time

5
Scroll to
Display
or
Keypad
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
6
Select the desired duration or mode and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
Note:
When the keypad is locked (see page 19),
the backlight turns off after two seconds of
inactivity, regardless of the duration you set.
4
Select
Brightness
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
5
Use the Directional Key ( ) to adjust the
brightness and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).

3
Scroll to
Sounds Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Scroll to
Keypad Volume
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
power on/off sounds
Note:
MASTER VOLUME
must be set to
High, Medium High
,
5
Select
Power On
or
Power Off
and press the center of
the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
6
Select On or
Off
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
languages
1
From the main screen, press the center of the

clock format
Set how your phone shows the current time:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
banner
Create a heading to display on your phone’s
main screen:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &

show or hide menu icons
Show or hide menu icons in the main screen that you
can use as shortcuts to those menus:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Phone Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).

calls
To make and answer calls, see page 12.
redial a number
For PTT calls
, press the PTT Key or the Left Soft
Key (
Alert
) to call the entry’s number. (For more
information on making a PTT call, see page 56.)
Note:
The
ALL CALLS
list includes numbers that were

1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Call Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
recent calls
Your phone keeps lists of the calls you have received
and dialed, even if the calls didn’t connect. The most
recent calls are listed first. The oldest calls are deleted
as new calls are added.
Your phone’s recent calls lists include PTT calls if
PTT

5 For voice calls
, press the Send Key ( ) to call the
entry’s number,
or
press the Left Soft Key (
Message
)
to send a message to the entry’s number.
For PTT calls
, press the PTT Key or the Left Soft
Key (
Alert
) to call the entry’s number. (For more
information on making a PTT call, see page 56.)
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OPEN
)
The
Options
menu can include these options:
options
Save to
Contacts
Create a
Contacts
entry for the call.
Note:
This option appears only if the
entry is not already in
Contacts
.

return missed calls
Your phone keeps a record of your missed calls. When
you miss a call, your phone displays the
s
(missed
call) indicator and
[Number] Missed Calls
.
To view missed calls
immediately
:
1
Select
View Now
when you see the missed call
1
Select
View Now
when you see the missed call
indicator, and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to an entry.
3
Press the Send Key ( ) to call the entry’s number,
or
press the Left Soft Key (
Message
) to send a
message to the entry’s number.

speed dial
Note:
Speed dial number 1 is already assigned to your
voicemail number.
To
assign a speed dial number
to a contact, see
page 93.
To
see a contact’s speed dial number
:
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Call Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Scroll to
One Touch Dial
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).

emergency calls
Your service provider programs one or more
emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you can
call at any time,
even when your phone is locked
.
Note:
Check with your service provider, as emergency
numbers vary by country. Your phone may not work in
international calls
If your phone service includes international
dialing, press and hold
*
to insert your local
international access code (indicated by
+
). Then, use
the keypad to dial the country code and phone number.

Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Listen Later
, then
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
The voicemail message indicator (
y
) appears on the
bottom of the screen until you listen to your message
or until you go to
Messaging >Voicemail
and press the
Left Soft Key (
Clear
).
To check voicemail messages later, press and hold
1
Note:
When your phone is connected to a Bluetooth
device during a call, you may also see
Audio to Phone
and
Disconnect Bluetooth
options. When your phone is in a TTY
mode (see page 24), you may also see a
TTY Setup
option.
call times & data

call times & data volumes
1
From the main screen, press the center of
the Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Recent
Calls
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Sound Settings
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Scroll to
Service Alerts
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).

3
Scroll to
View Timers
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Scroll to
Last Reset
to view details.
5
When you are finished, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
5
When prompted, enter the lock code (see page 18)
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
6
Scroll to
Restrictions
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
7
When prompted, enter the lock code (see page 18)
and press the center of the Directional

or
Select
Dial-Up Modem
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
), then select
Allow
or
Block
.
9
Press the Power/End Key ( ) to return to the main
screen.
insert special characters
DTMF tones
Your phone can send Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF)
tones for calling card calls or to navigate automated
systems (such as banking by phone).
To set up DTMF tones
:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
PWR
/END

To send DTMF tones during a call
, press number
keys.
hearing aid
If you use a hearing aid, set your phone for hearing aid
compatibility:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Note:
For more information about hearing aid
compatibility, see “Hearing Aid Compatibility with
Mobile Phones” on page 127.

text entry
To c h a n g e m o d e s
when you are entering text, press
the Left Soft Key:
When text mode is set to
iTAP English or iTAP Spanish
,
entry modes
Symbols
Enter symbols.
entry modes

To accept
a word completion, press right.
To enter a space
, press
*
.
To delete a character
, press the Clear Key (to
ipalabra
all lowercase letters (Spanish)
capitalization options

push to talk
Your phone supports Push to Talk (PTT),
which allows you to use your phone like a
walkie-talkie to communicate with an individual or
group of individuals who are also Verizon Wireless®
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Settings &
Tools
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
Call Settings
and press the center of the

phone must be registered to make or receive PTT
calls.
PTT contacts & groups
You can create and store PTT contacts and groups to
make private (one-to-one) calls abd group (one-to-many)
4
Enter a name and ten-digit phone number for the
contact and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
SAVE
).
add groups
Note:
PTT Mode
must be set to On (see page 52) to use
PTT features.

You will see
Update in Progress
followed by
PTT Group Saved
.
6
Scroll to the group you just created and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ) (
View
) to view a
list of PTT contacts who can be added as group
members.
7
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
Add
) to
add new members.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to an entry.
3
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
VIEW
)
to see contact details.
or
Press the Right Soft Key (
Options
) to view these
options:
New PTT Contact, Copy to Contacts, Temp PTT Group
,

2
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (OK) to
select
Contacts
.
3
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll down to
PTT Groups
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to an entry.
A
private
PTT call is a one-to-one call to another Verizon
Wireless PTT subscriber.
A
group
call is a call with up to fifty total Verizon
Wireless PTT subscribers.
You can make two types of PTT calls:
• Alert call
—When you place an alert call, the

To let others speak
, release the PTT Key.
To end a call
, press the Power/End Key ( ).
make a PTT call
Note:
To make PTT calls, you must set
PTT Mode
to On
(see page 52).
alert call from PTT Contact List
You can send an alert to any user with Verizon Wireless
PTT service. The called party may answer or ignore the
alert.
1
Press the PTT Key to access your
PTT CONTACT LIST
.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to highlight the PTT

When the called party is finished speaking, you will
hear the “Floor Available” tone, and your phone
will display
Connected to
.
5
Press and hold the PTT Key to talk.
6
Release the PTT Key when finished speaking. This
allows the called party to reply.
3
Release the PTT Key when finished speaking. This
allows the called party to reply.
4
Press the Power/End Key ( ) to end the call.
alert call from keypad
1
Enter the ten-digit wireless number of the Verizon
Wireless PTT subscriber you wish to contact.

alert, or if the phone is unavailable to accept a PTT
call, you will see
Unavailable
When the called party is finished speaking, your
phone plays the “Floor Available” tone and display
Connected to
.
4
Press and hold the PTT Key to talk.
2
Press the Right Soft Key (
Options
).
3
Select
Temp PTT Group
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
ADD
) to
add new members.
5
Select members from your PTT contacts by

TEMP PTT GROUP
screen, press the Right Soft Key (
Options
),
then select
Save As PTT Group
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
answer a PTT call
Note:
To receive PTT calls, your must set
PTT Mode
to On
(see page 52).
incoming alert call
When you receive an alert, your phone plays a PTT tone
(see pages 30 and 60) and displays
Incoming Alert
, along
with the phone number or contact name of the calling
party. The PTT tone repeats until it is answered or
ignored, or until twenty seconds have passed.
1
You can choose to answer or ignore the alert.

handsfree speaker for PTT calls
Caution:
During an active PTT call, pressing the
Smart/Speakerphone Key,
with the flip closed
,
ends the call.
When you
make or receive a PTT call
, your phone
automatically uses the handsfree speaker (see page 16)
during the call unless you have set
Master Volume
to
Vibrate
•
you push a button while someone else on
the call is talking.
•
you are receiving an alert call.
•
you have originated an alert call.
•
the phone you are calling is busy or unavailable.
•
when the floor is available for you to speak.

These indicators show
PTT call status
:
These indicators show
recent PTT calls
:
à Group unavailable
group offline
(unavailable)
indicator & message
indicator & message status
% Call ended
contact or group
indicator status
indicator & message

1
From the main screen, use the keypad to enter a
phone number and press the Right Soft
Key (
Options
).
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Save
and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
To save the number in
Contacts
, use the Directional
Key ( ) to scroll to
Add New Contact
, press the center
National Enhanced Services Rate and Coverage Area.
The Push to Talk feature can be added to calling plans
with a monthly access fee of $34.99 or higher (or to the
Family SharePlan secondary lines).For optimal Push to
Talk performance, all callers on a Push to Talk session
must have an EV-DO Rev. A-capable device and be
receiving EV-DO service. A Push to Talk call is

phone to computers or other devices for any purpose.
If you add the Push to Talk feature, coverage for your
data services will be limited to the National Enhanced
Services Rate and Coverage Area.

messages
send a multimedia
message
A multimedia message contains embedded media
3
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Picture Message
or
Video Message
and press the center of
the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Use the keypad to enter a phone number, then

For a video message, scroll to the
Video
entry area
and press the Left Soft Key (
Videos
).
7
For a picture message, scroll to a picture and press
the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
For a video message, scroll to a video and press
the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
11
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
SEND
)
to send the message.
message options
While creating a multimedia message, press the Right
Soft Key (
Options
) to select from the following options:

To view messages in your Inbox:
1
From the main screen, press the Left Soft
Key (
Message
) to open
MESSAGING
.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Inbox
and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to the desired message.
Validity Period
Specify how long the message
stays in the
Outbox
folder.
Add Slide
Add a page to the message.
Cancel Message
Cancel the message.
options

send a text message
1
From the main screen, press the Left Soft
Key (
Message
) to open
MESSAGING
.
2
Select
New Message
by pressing the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Select
TXT Message
by pressing the center of the
When you are entering text, you can press the
Right Soft Key (
Options
) to perform other actions with
the message:
Save As Draft, Add, Insert Quick Text, Priority
Level
,
Cancel Message
, or
Insert Emoticons
.
6
Send the message by pressing the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
SEND
).

(to prevent deletion),
Add to Contacts, Erase Sent, Message
Info
, or
Sort By
.
Note:
The options you see may be different than
the options listed above.
read received
Save Quick Text, Lock
(to prevent deletion),
Message Info
, or
Compose Message
.
Note:
You may see other options depending on the
type of message received.
To make a voice call to the contact who sent the
message, press the Send Key ( ).

3
Scroll to the message you want to view and press
the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
EDIT
).
To delete the message, press the Left Soft
Key (
Erase
). To confirm deletion, scroll to
Yes
and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
Press the Right Soft Key (
Options
) to perform other
actions on the message, such as
Send, Lock
, and
Erase
1
From the main screen, press the Left Soft
Key (
Message
) to open
MESSAGING
.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
Mobile IM
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to your mobile IM account type and press
the center of the Directional Key ( ).

3
Scroll to your email account type and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ).
4
Enter your name or account name and password to
sign in.
chat
4
Enter your name or account name and password to
sign in.
erase messages
To erase all
read messages
from your inbox:
1
From the main screen, press the Left Soft

entertainment
get & play music
Use the
MUSIC & TONES
menu to:
•
get new music and tones
one signal strength bar in the status area of the screen
(see page 15).
V CAST Music with Rhapsody is a digital music service
that lets you listen to millions of songs from thousands

1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (OK) to
select
Media Center
.
3
Scroll to
Music & Tones
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
7
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
Buy
) to
confirm your selection.
8
When you see
Download now?
on the main screen,
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
) to
start the downloading process, or press the Left
Soft Key to download later.
9
When prompted to select a storage location, scroll

transfer music from a
computer
You can use V CAST Music with Rhapsody to transfer
songs from a computer to your phone through a USB
cable connection. You can purchase these songs using
V CAST Music with Rhapsody or import them from
your CD collection.
import songs from an audio CD
1
On your computer, launch V CAST Music with
Rhapsody.
2
Insert an audio CD into your computer’s CD ROM
drive.
The tracks on the CD are listed in the window. (You

import songs from an audio CD
1
On your computer, launch V CAST Music with
Rhapsody.
2
Insert an audio CD into your computer’s CD ROM
drive.
3
If the “Music on My CD” window is not already
The songs you selected are imported to the
V CAST Music Manager.
To transfer the songs to your phone, see “sync music
from your PC to your V CAST Music with Rhapsody
phone” on page 74.
sync music from your PC to your V CAST
Music with Rhapsody phone

The
SYNC MUSIC V CAST MOBILE PHONE
screen appears on
your phone. Your phone should display
Connected
.
On the PC, you should see the phone listed in the
“Sources” area of the V CAST Music with
Rhapsody screen.
3 On your computer
, drag songs or playlists that
you want to transfer to the phone listing in the
To
activate the Music Buttons
, press any side key
except the PTT Key.
1
If necessary, unlock the touch sensitive buttons by
pressing and holding the Smart/Speakerphone Key.
2
Press and hold the play/pause buttony.
Note:
If the external display is not lit, press the

play music—flip open
4
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
My Music
and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
next song
Press
z
.
rewind
Press &
hold
x
.
previous song
Press
x
.
Music Buttons
1
Press the Left Soft
Return to
MY MUSIC
. Open help.
Find music on phone by artist, album,or song title.
MY MUSIC
HOME SEARCH HELP
3G

The
MY MUSIC
menu includes these options:
•
Press the Clear Key ( ) from any
MY MUSIC
screen to return to the previous screen.
•
Press the Power/End Key ( ) from any
MY MUSIC
options
Genres
Find & play music from a specific genre
(type of music) such as rock, jazz, or
blues.
Artists
Find & play music by a specific artist.
Shuffle
Play songs in
MY MUSIC
in random order.
options

music player controls
Use these keys to control the music player during song
playback
when the flip is open
:
controls with flip open
pause/play
To pause, press &
release
the
center of the Directional
skip back to
previous song
Within first two seconds of
song, press &
release
the
Directional Key ( )
left
.
return to song
beginning
After first two seconds of song,
press &
release
the Directional
controls with flip open

4
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
My Music
and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
5
Select
Play All, Shuffle, Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists
, or
Genres
.
Note:
If you select
Play All
, the music player
immediately begins playing the first song in your
music library.
Scroll to the playlist you want and press the center of
the Directional Key ( ) (
Play
). The music player begins
playing the first song in the playlist.
From the ALBUMS screen
:
1
Scroll to the
album
you want and press the center
of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).

2
Scroll to the
album
you want and press the center
of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
To play a song, scroll to the
song
you want and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
Play
).
or
Press the Right Soft Key (
Options
) to view the
Options
4
To play a song, scroll to the
song
you want and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
Play
).
or
Press the Right Soft Key (
Options
) to view the
Options
menu (see “MY MUSIC options menus” on
page 80.

Move song
Move the song from the memory
card to the phone or from the phone
to the card.
Note:
This option appears only when
you have inserted a memory card
options
Scan memory
card for new
music
Check the memory card for music
not yet in the MY MUSIC library. If
new music is found, add it to the
library.
Note:
This option appears only if you
options

Note:
The song is paused when you press
Options
.
listening tips
When you’re on the go, you can listen to your music
through a wired headset connected to the phone’s
micro USB port or by using a wireless headset (see
page 109).
Note:
You cannot charge your phone when a
micro USB headset is connected.
options
Play All
Play all songs in
MY MUSIC
in list order.
Shuffle
Play songs in
MY MUSIC
in random order.
My Music
Return to the
MY MUSIC
menu.

4
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
My Music
and
press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
5
Scroll to
Playlists
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
6
If playlists already exist, press the Right Soft
Key (
Options
), then scroll to
Create Playlist
and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
10
When finished adding songs to the playlist, press
the Clear Key ( ) to return to the previous screen
or the Power/End Key ( ) to return to the main
screen.
edit a playlist
1
From the
PLAYLISTS
screen, scroll to the playlist you

4
Press the Clear Key ( ) to return to the previous
screen or Power/End Key ( ) to return to the main
screen.
record & play voice
records
4
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
My Sounds
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
5
Select
Record New
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
6
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (OK) to
begin recording, then press the center of the

2
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (OK) to
select
Media Center
.
3
Scroll to
Music & Tones
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
Use the Directional Key (S) to scroll to
My Sounds
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
take photos
Note:
Applies only to models that include a built-in
camera.
Your phone has a 2 megapixel digital camera that can
take photos at up to 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution. You
can take a photo with your phone and send it in a

The active viewfinder image appears:
3
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
SEND
)
to save the photo and go to the
NEW PICTURE MESSAGE
screen.
Press the Left Soft Key (
Save
) to save the picture in
MY PICTURES
.
Press the Right Soft Key (
Erase
) to delete the photo
and return to the active viewfinder.
1600x1200
My Pics
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P
TAKE
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3G
Options
Press the
Left Soft
Key (
My Pics
)
to view
MY PICTURES
.
Press the
Right Soft
Key (
Options
)
to view the
Option s
menu.

record & play videos
Note:
Applies only to models that include a built-in
camera.
Your camera lens is on the back of your phone when
the phone is open (see page 1).
To get the clearest
videos, wipe the lens clean with a soft, dry cloth
Brightness
Adjust image brightness by
scrolling left or right from
-2
to 2.
White Balance
Adjust for different lighting
conditions by scrolling left or right
to choose from
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy
,
options

The active viewfinder image appears:
4
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
STOP
)
to stop recording.
5
Press the Left Soft Key (
Save
) to save the video.
or
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
SEND
)
to save the video and go to the
NEW VIDEO MESSAGE
176x144
Rec
00:00
Videos
N
0
P
<
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❙❙❙❙
1X
3G
Options
Press the
Right Soft
Key (
Options
)
to view the
Option s
menu.
Press the
Left Soft
Key (
Videos
)
to view
MY VIDEOS
.
REC

White
Balance
Adjust for different lighting.
Duration
Specify standard lengths for videos of
Short
(default, about 30 seconds),
Medium
,
Fit to Video Msg
(varies depending on video
options
Shutters
Specify where you want to save videos
(
Phone
or
Micro-SD Card
). This option is
available only when you have a memory
card inserted.
options

play video
To play a video stored on your phone:
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (OK) to
select
Media Center
.
download pictures
1
From the main screen, press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
) to open the menu.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
My Pictures
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).

tools
Note:
The information in this chapter applies only to
contacts for voice calls. For information on entering PTT
contacts, see page 53.
2
Use the Directional Key ( ) to scroll to
In Case of
Emergency
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
3
Scroll to
CONTACT 1, CONTACT 2
, or
CONTACT 3
, and press

To
enter a new contact
, select
New Contact
, enter
the contact information, and press the center of
the Directional Key ( ) (
SAVE
).
create entry
1
From the main screen, press the Right Soft
Key (
Contacts
) to open the
CONTACT LIST
.
3
Edit the contact information and press the center
of the Directional Key ( ) (
SAVE
).
view entry
1
From the main screen, press the Right Soft
Key (
Contacts
) to open the
CONTACT LIST
.
2
Scroll to the entry and press the center of the

3
Scroll to
Erase
and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
4
When the phone prompts
Erase Contact?
, scroll to
Yes
or
No
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
).
set speed dial number
5
Select an unassigned speed dial number and press
the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
SET
).
6
When the phone prompts
Assign Speed Dial to Contact?
,
use the Directional Key ( ) to select
Yes
and press
the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
7
Press the center of the Directional Key ( ) (
SAVE
).

5
When the phone prompts
Set as Default?
, use the
Directional Key ( ) to select
Yes
and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ) (
OK
).
assign ringtone to entry
When you assign a ringtone to a
Contacts
entry, your
phone plays that ringtone when you receive a call from
Note:
Master Volume
must be set to
High, Medium High, Medium
,
Medium Low
, or
Low
.
assign picture to entry
When you assign a picture to a
Contacts
entry, your phone
displays that picture when you receive a call from that
contact.

of the Directional Key ( ) (
MENU
), then scroll to
My
Pictures
and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
). Next, scroll to a picture and press the
Right Soft Key (
Options
). Select
Set As
, then select
Picture ID
.
Select the contact for which you want the Picture ID to
display and press the center of the Directional
Key ( ) (
OK
). Your phone displays
PICTURE SET AS PICTURE ID
.
4
Select
Get New Applications
and proceed to download
and save a ringtone.
add entries to group
To send a text message to many people at once, you
can create a group and add contact entries to it.
1
From the main screen, press the center of the

6
On the
ADD CONTACTS
screen, scroll to each contact
you want to add and press the center of the
Directional Key ( ) (
MARK
).
7
When you finish adding contacts to a group, press
the Left Soft Key (
Done
).
Tip:
To add a
Contacts
entry to a group while editing the
entry, scroll to
Group
and press the Left Soft Key (
Set
).
5
Enter the name for the new group and press the
center of the Directional Key ( ) (
SAVE
).
voice recognition
Your phone’s voice recognition feature lets you make
calls and complete other actions by speaking

•
You can set your phone to play voice command
instructions through the speakerphone by
pressing the Voice Command Key, which opens
the
VOICE COMMANDS
menu. If you use the
Call
command to place a call, audio plays through
the phone’s earpiece when the call connects.
You can turn this feature off (see page 100).
2
Say one of the commands listed in the following
table. Your phone performs the corresponding
action.
features
Call <Name or #>
Call:

Go To <Shortcut>
Access the menu or perform the action you specify
from a list shown on the phone.
Check <Item>
View the item on the screen that you say aloud:
features
Contact <Name>
Look up a
Contacts
entry by saying the contact name.
Redial
Redial the last number dialed.
features