Motorola digital cellular phone User Manual
Welcome
Congratulations! Your state-of-the-art digital cellular phone
from Motorola represents the pinnacle of product superiority .
All Motorola digital cellular phones are designed and
manufactured to meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and
world-class quality standards. During development, our
laboratory testing team took the Digital StarTac cellular
phone through its paces. They cooked it, steamed it, shook it,
shocked it, dusted it, and dropped it—and the phone still
worked! We are confident that the one you purchased will
meet your own exacting standards.
Thank you for choosing Motorola and, by all means, enjoy
your Digital StarTac phone!
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Contents
Welcome
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started
Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About Your Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing and Attaching Battery Covers . . . . . . 13
Installing and Removing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking Battery Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Basics of Using Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching from Digital to Analog Mode . . . . . . 21
Using the Smart Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Controlling Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Memory
Using Your Phone’s Built-in Phone Book. . . . . . . 28
Recalling an Entry by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recalling an Entry by Memory Location . . . . . . 30
Clearing a Memory Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Shortcuts for Recalling Phone Book Entries . . . 31
Making Notes on the Scratchpad. . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using Short Messaging
How Your Phone Sends Message Alerts . . . . . . 34
Viewing a Short Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Locking and Unlocking a Message. . . . . . . . . . . 37
Clearing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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The Menu System
Navigating the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Road Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Phone Book
Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recalling an Entry by Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Recalling an Entry by Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Storing with the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Advanced Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Editing a Memory Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Viewing Your Own Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Phone Book Display Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Managing Your Phone Use with Call Timers
Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Viewing the Individual Call Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Viewing the Resettable Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . 55
Viewing the Cumulative Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Resetting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Displaying the Individual Timer Automatically . .56
Setting the One-Minute Audible Timer . . . . . . . 57
Setting the Repeating Audible Timer . . . . . . . . 57
Setting the Single Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adjusting Tone Controls
Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the VibraCall™ Alert Feature . . . . . . . . . . 61
Selecting a Ringer Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Turning Keypad Tones On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Turning Scratchpad Tones On and Off . . . . . . . . 62
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Using Lock/Security Features
Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Voice Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Locking/Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Activating Priority Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Managing Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Phone Options
Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using Voice Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Call Mode Preference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Switching Between Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Selecting a Cellular System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Reviewing Feature Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Blocking Incoming Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Automatic Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Multiple Key Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Open to Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Automatic Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Battery Options—Power Save Mode. . . . . . . . . 83
Display System Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Select Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Message Menu
Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Set Scrolling Speeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Message Key Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Reference Information
Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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Safety Information
Important:
Read this information before using your wireless
handheld phone.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio
transmitter and receiver. When it is on, it receives and also sends out
radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless
phones. Those guidelines are consistent with safety standards
previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C95.1 1992
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement
(NCRP) Report 86 1986
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) 1996
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations
of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists,
engineers, and physicians from universities, government health
agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
Normal Operation
Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna
pointed up and over your shoulder.
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Safety Information
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
• Extend your antenna fully.
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in
use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may
cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than
otherwise needed.
Batteries
Caution:
All batteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if
conductive material, such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains, touches
exposed terminals.The material may complete an electrical circuit and
become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain,
exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when it is
inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Your
batteries are packed with a protective cover. When the battery is
detached from the phone, please use this cover for storing your
batteries.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the
areas where your drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone
while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first
responsibility.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals.
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the
RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a
minimum separation of six (6") inches be maintained between a
handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are
consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of
Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers:
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• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from
their pacemaker when the phone is on.
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking
place, turn your phone off immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In
the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer
of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF
energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Turn your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted
in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities
may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded
electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone off in any facility where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit phone usage while in the air. Switch off your
phone before boarding an aircraft.
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Safety Information
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when
in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey
all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF and do not remove your battery when you are in any
area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always,
clearly marked. They include, but are not limited to, fueling areas such
as gasoline stations, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities, areas where fuel odors are present (for example, if a
gas/propane leak occurs in a car or home), areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders), and any
other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle
engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including
both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air
bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could
result.
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Getting Started
Package Content Options
Your Digital StarTAC™ cellular phone is typically packed with
a charger, transformer and at least one battery. Below is a
sampling of the different package options.
Note:
Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as
pictured.
Slim Main Battery
with Battery Cover
Digital
Standard Main Battery
Digital StarTac
Cellular Telephone
AC Adapter
with Battery Cover
Slim Auxiliary Battery
with Battery Cover
Getting Started
Holster
Headset
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Desktop Charger
(AC Adapter required)
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Phone Overview
See the inside front cover of this guide for a diagram of the
components described below.
Retractable Antenna
Earpiece
Accessory Connector Port
an external power supply and vehicular accessories.
Headset Jack
headset.
Microphone
Function Keys
¡
ƒ
functions of other keys.
‰
¬
Ç
º
æ
«
entries and menu features.
messages.
—Ultra-compact phone speaker.
—Positioned for convenient conversation.
—Turns the phone On and Off.
—Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary
—Recalls phone numbers from memory.
—Stores phone numbers into memory.
—Clears characters from the screen.
—Ends phone calls.
—Places or answers calls.
and »—Can be used to scroll through memory
Message Button
—Extend for best performance.
—Provides the connections for
—Provides the connection for an optional
—
—Allows access to digital
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Smart Button
information from memory, place and end calls, select menu
features, and toggle features on and off. The symbol “ ” in
your display represents the Smart Button.
or
Volume Keys
adjust keypad, earpiece, and ringer volume. After pressing
the Smart Button, the volume keys also scroll through
memory entries and menu features.
—Use the Smart Button to recall
—The upper and lower volume keys can
About Your Batteries
Your Digital StarTAC phone can use either Lithium Ion (LiIon)
or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Batteries are
available in these sizes: Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity.
Your phone can use two batteries at the same time. You can
use any single battery or battery combination to fit your
needs. You can even extend your talk-time by attaching an
auxiliary battery at any time, without interrupting your call.
Battery Talk- and Standby-Times
Talk-time
before the battery is fully discharged.
time that your phone is on but not used for talking.
refers to the time you can talk on your phone
Standby-time
Digital Analog
Battery
Talk
(up to)
Standby
(up to)
Talk
(up to)
is the
Standby
(up to)
Getting Started
Slim Main LiIon
(500mAH)
Standard Main
NiMH (500mAH)
Extra Capacity
LiIon (900 mAH)
Slim Auxiliary LiIon
(900 mAH)
Keep in Mind:
50 min. 30 hrs. 35 min. 8 hrs.
50 min. 30 hrs. 35 min. 8 hrs.
90 min. 55 hrs. 60 min. 15 hrs.
90 min. 55 hrs. 60 min. 15 hrs.
Talking on the phone uses more power than
leaving it idle. The more power you use for talking, the less
you’ll have for standby-time, and vice-versa.
For a complete measure of talk-time or standby-time, simply
combine the time shown for your main battery to the time
shown for your auxiliary battery.
All times depend on the network configuration, signal
strength, and the features selected. (Times are approximate
for the first 500 charging cycles.)
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Your phone will operate more efficiently in Digital mode. If
the D icon is on, your phone’s performance will be reflected
in the digital section of the table on page 11. If the D icon is
not on, refer to the Analog section of the table.
Storing and Disposing of Batteries
To prolong the life of your batteries, do not expose them to
temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
Always take your phone with you when you leave your car.
To dispose of batteries, check with your local recycling center
for a battery recycler near you. Never dispose of batteries in
a fire.
Caution:
objects to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.
To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal
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Removing and Attaching Battery Covers
Your phone’s batteries are shipped uncharged and fitted with
protective covers. Before you install the batteries, remove
these covers, and save them for storing unused batteries.
The covers prevent metal objects from contacting the battery
terminals, reducing the risk of injury or damage from a
battery short circuit. (See ”Charging Batteries” on page 16
when you’re ready to begin charging your battery.)
Removing the Main Battery Cover
1. Press and hold the release latch.
2. Pull the battery upward, out of its
cover.
Attaching the Main Battery Cover
1. Set the edge of the battery opposite
the release latch into the cover.
2. Lower the release latch side of the
battery into the cover until the latch
clicks into place.
Getting Started
Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover
1. Hold the battery securely with one
hand.
2. With the thumb of your other hand,
push the base of the cover upward.
3. Continue pushing until the cover slides
free of the pins on the bottom of the battery, and
swing the cover away from the battery.
Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover
1. Slide the curved end of the cover
onto the hook on top of the battery.
2. Push the cover firmly upward until the
base of the cover slides past the
battery pins; then release.
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Installing and Removing Batteries
Installing a Main Battery
1. Set the edge of the
battery opposite the
release latch into the
cover.
2. Press the release latch side of the battery into the
cover until the latch clicks into place
Removing a Main Battery
1. Press and hold the release latch.
2. Pull the battery upward, out of the phone.
Installing an Auxiliary Battery
1. Place the hook on the battery
into the slot on the back of
the phone.
2. Pull the battery toward the
bottom of the phone until the
two pins click into place.
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Removing an Auxiliary Battery
Slide the battery down until
the two pins release from
the base of the phone—
then lift the battery off.
Checking Battery Levels
Battery Level Indicator
The three bar segments on your phone’s Battery Level
Indicator display the amount of charge remaining in your
battery. The more segments visible, the greater the charge.
For a detailed battery level reading:
ƒ,
Press
then press
You will see one of the following:
›.
Getting Started
Ba t t
Ma i n
Ba t t
Au x i l i ar y
The more segments filled on the fuel gauge, the
greater the charge.
Low Battery Warning
When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talktime remain, your phone signals you in three ways:
Low Battry
•
appears in the first line of the display.
• No bar segments are highlighted.
• A short tone plays periodically.
To confirm low battery signals:
ƒ,
Press
then press ›.
Power Status Messages
You may also see one of the following messages:
Batt⁄⁄‹‹flfl
Auxiliary
Batt⁄⁄‹‹flfl
Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted; the
phone is operating from the auxiliary
battery.
Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted; the
Main
phone is operating from the main battery.
High
Low
Charging
Auxiliary
Charging
Main
Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted; the
auxiliary battery is being charged.
Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted;
the main battery is being charged.
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Charging Batteries
Tip:
You can still place
and answer calls
while using either
the rapid charger
or the cigarette
lighter adapter.
Remember that
talking on the
phone requires
energy, so
charging will take
more time. To
place the phone in
charger-only
mode, press
once.
Tip:
If both a main and
auxiliary battery
are attached, the
main battery is
charged to 90%
before the
auxiliary is
charged.
¡
Using the Internal Charger
.
Your phone has a built-in battery charger. Using either the AC
or cigarette lighter adapter , you can plug the handset directly
into a power source to charge any attached batteries.
To charge:
1. Plug the AC adapter or
cigarette lighter adapter
into the accessory
connector on the bottom of
your phone as shown, with the release tab facing up.
2. Plug the power adapter into a 110V AC electrical
outlet. A beep-tone sounds, and the battery icon
flashes.
See ”Charge Times” on page 18 for charge times.
Using the Desktop Charger
You can use the desktop charger front pocket to charge
batteries while they are attached to your phone, and the rear
pocket to charge batteries separately.
To charge:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the
back of the charger, release
tab facing up.
2. Plug the other end of the
adapter into an AC wall socket.
3. With battery(ies) attached, place the phone into the
charger’s front pocket.
PUSH
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4. You can insert an extra auxiliary or main battery into
the rear pocket.
Note:
The detachable plug assembly included with your
package can only be used for this power supply. Do not plug
it into any wall outlet without the power supply.
When the phone is charging, the battery level indicator will
flash. When the battery is fully charged, this icon will stop
flashing. If your phone cannot charge the battery, this
indicator will not appear.
Charging Batteries
(continued)
Desktop Charger Indicator Lights
•
Red
indicates that the battery is charging.
Getting Started
Flashing yellow
•
its turn.
Green
•
•
means the battery is charged within
approximately 90% of its capacity and can be used.
Charging the battery for an additional hour brings it
up to 100% capacity.
Flashing red
and cannot be charged.
indicates that the battery is waiting
indicates that the battery is damaged
Charging Two Batteries on the Phone
When you charge your phone with a main and auxiliary
battery attached, the main battery is charged first.
To find out which battery is being charged:
Press ƒ, then press ›.
Note: If the battery cannot be charged and you press
ƒ,
›, you will see Charging Disabled.
Battery Charging Tips
To ensure that you enjoy maximum battery life and use your
battery to its fullest capacity:
• Always use Motorola approved battery chargers.
• For the best results, Li-Ion batteries should be
charged using the E•P™ Desktop Charger, or your
phone’s internal charger.
Tip:
“batt” is printed
on the
› key,
as a reminder.
• The battery should be at or near room temperature
when charging.
• When you don’t intend to use a battery for a while,
store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as
a refrigerator.
• Do not leave a NiMH battery connected to any
charger for longer than 24 hours.
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A new NiMH battery may require several full charge/
discharge cycles in order to achieve its optimum
performance. After this initial charge, you can recharge your
battery at your convenience, using the phone’s rapid travel
charger.
Quick Change Power Source
(“Seamless Connection”)
The quick change feature enables you to switch power
sources while a call is in progress without losing the call. If
you hear a low-battery warning while you are in a call, plug
your phone into the Cigarette Lighter Adapter or AC Adapter.
Charge Times
Locate your battery by type to see how long your battery
takes to charge to a 90% power level:
Battery Type
NiMH Main (500 mAH) 1.25
Slim LiIon Main (500 mAH) 2.5
Extended LiIon Main (900 mAH) 3.0
LiIon Auxiliary (900 mAH) 3.0
After the battery reaches 90%, it begins to slow charge until
it is fully charged. It is normal for batteries to become warm
during charging.
Charge Time (hrs)
Rapid Charger
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Basics of Using Your Phone
Turning the Phone On and Off
1. Extend the antenna for best
performance.
2. Open your phone to expose the
keypad.
Getting Started
3. Press and hold
phone on.
4. Press
¡ again to turn the phone off.
¡ once to turn the
Power On Greeting
When you turn on your Digital StarTac Cellular Telephone, it
performs a self-test to let you know it is operational. When
the test is completed, the display shows one of several
possible greetings. For example, your Service Provider may
broadcast its name in your phone’s display. If you don’t see
the name of your Service Provider, then you will see
when inside your local coverage area or Public
System
when outside your local coverage area.
Roam
Home
Standby Mode
To conserve energy, your phone may turn off its light when in
standby mode. The display light comes back the next time
you press a key or open the phone.
How to Hold Your Phone
Hold your cellular phone with the antenna fully extended and
pointing up and over your shoulder. For best performance,
make sure your hand is not covering the antenna.
Storing Your Phone in Its Holster
To slip your phone into its holster, make sure the main battery
is facing the inside of the holster . Then clip the holster onto a
belt, purse or briefcase.
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Placing a Call
To place a call:
1. Press and hold
2. Extend the antenna completely for best performance.
3. Enter the number you want to call.
• Press
make a mistake.
• Press and hold
4. Press
You can dial phone numbers with up to 32 digits, but only the
last 20 digits appear in the display.
æ to place the call.
or
Press and hold
You will see
‰ to see the entire phone number.
Press
¡ to turn your phone on.
Ç to erase one digit at a time if you
Ç to clear the entire entry.
until you hear a second tone.
Dialing XXXXXXX.
Ending a Call
To end a call:
º or close the phone.
Press
or
1. Press and hold until you hear a second tone.
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You will see
2. Press
§ To End Call.
again to end the call.
Basics of Using Your Phone
(continued)
Receiving a Call
Your phone must be powered on to receive calls.
To answer a call:
1. Extend the antenna completely for best performance.
Getting Started
2. Press
Note: Opening the phone will not answer the call if the Open
to Answer feature is off. (See ”Open to Answer” on page 82.)
Unanswered Call Indicator
When you cannot take a call, your Digital StarTac Cellular
Telephone keeps a count of your unanswered calls. Your
phone alerts you with the message
number of calls not answered.
æ or open the phone when the phone rings.
Call XX, where
Ç or º to erase the message, and you can
Press
begin placing calls again.
XX
is the
Ringer Suppress
You can terminate either the ring or the vibration by pressing
one of the volume keys during the ring/vibrate cycle. The
caller will continue to hear ringing.
Viewing Your Own Number
To find out your phone’s number:
‰, then press ».
Press
Switching from Digital to Analog Mode
During a call, you can switch from digital to analog mode:
To switch to analog mode, press
¤.
press
ƒ, then
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Tip:
You can also enter
the menu system
by pressing
ƒ,
⁄.
Using the Smart Button
Use the Smart Button to place and end calls, enter menus,
toggle features on and off, and select items in the display.
The Smart Button is the middle key on the left side—easy to
feel, easy to find, and easy to use.
The symbol “
Selecting Items in the Display
The most basic use of the Smart Button is for making
selections. Whenever you are given a choice such as a ringer
setting, press the Smart Button to select the setting you
want.
Toggling Features On and Off
Some of your phone’s features toggle on and off. Use the
upper or lower volume key to scroll to the desired feature,
then press the Smart Button to select it.
Entering the Menu System
Placing a Call
1. Enter the number you want to call.
§” in your display represents the Smart Button.
Press ƒ, then press to access the menu. You
Phone Book
will see
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You can also recall a previously dialed or stored
number. (See ”Using Memory” on page 27 for details
on storing or recalling.)
2. Press and hold
Dialing XXXXXXX.
to place the call. You will see
Ending a Call
1. Press and hold until you hear a second tone.You
§ To End Call.
will see
2. Press
again to end the call.
Reading the Indicators
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8
Signal Strength Indicator (1)
The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) indicates the strength of
your phone’s connection with the local cellular system. A
strong signal increases your chances of placing and receiving
calls. Low signal strength can occur in a fringe area of the
cellular system. Buildings, tunnels, and bad weather can
block or interfere with reception.
Digital Indicator (2)
If you are in a digital coverage area, the indicator illuminates.
In Use Indicator (3)
The In Use (IU) Indicator illuminates when a call is in
progress.
Roam Indicator (4)
The Roam (Rm) Indicator flashes when the phone accesses a
cellular service outside your local system. When you leave
your service area, your phone roams or seeks another cellular
system until it finds one. If your phone finds another service
of the same system type as your local service, the Roam
Indicator will illuminate. If it finds a different system type, it
flashes.
In-Building Indicator (5)
The In-Building Indicator ( ) lights when the phone
accesses an In-Building Cellular System or other non-public
system.
No Service Indicator (6)
If you travel beyond the range of a cellular system, the No
Service (NS) Indicator illuminates to let you know that calls
cannot be placed or received from your location.
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Getting Started
High
Low
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High
Low
SMS Message Waiting Indicator (7)
The Short Message Service (SMS) Message Waiting
Indicator (
) is displayed when the phone receives a
message.
Voice Message Waiting Indicator (8)
The Voice Message Waiting Indicator ( ) is displayed
when your Voicemail has received a message.
Note: Voicemail and SMS are network- and subscriptiondependent features; may not be available in all areas.
Battery Level Indicator (9)
The three bar segments on the Battery Level Indicator show
the amount of charge remaining in your battery. The more
segments you see, the greater the charge. The phone alerts
you to a low charge in three ways:
• No bar segments are highlighted.
Low Battry appear on your screen.
•
• A short tone plays periodically.
The phone automatically turns itself off when the charge is
exhausted. Charge the battery to resume normal operation.
Power/Status Indicator
While wearing your phone in its holster or carrying it, you
can check the Power/Status indicator on top of the phone for
status information.
Alternating Red/
Green
Flashing Green In Service
Flashing Red No Service
Yellow, slow flash Roam: home type system
Yellow, fast flash Roam: non-home type system
Incoming Call
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Redialing a Number
Automatic Redial
A fast busy signal indicates that the cellular system is busy.
With Automatic Redial, your phone calls continuously for the
next four minutes. When it makes a connection, the phone
rings or vibrates. When the person you are calling answers,
you can begin talking.
If you hear a fast busy signal:
Getting Started
1. You will see
2. Press
Press SND to Redial.
æ to redial.
If the call does not go through after four minutes:
Press
or press
, or press æ to continue the call attempt,
º at any time to cancel.
If you hear an ordinary busy signal:
1. Press
2. Press
º to hang up.
, or press æ to redial the busy number.
You will see
Dialing XXXXXXX.
Displaying the Last Twenty Numbers
Dialed
Use this feature to call any one of the last twenty numbers
you’ve dialed.
1. Press
2. Press to scroll through the last twenty numbers.
3. Press and hold
‰, then press ‚, ‚.
The display will show the last number dialed.
or
, or press æ, to call the number
in your display. You will see
Dialing XXXXXXX.
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Tip:
“mute” is printed
on the
fl key,
as a reminder
.
Controlling Volume
Adjusting Volume
Use the upper and lower volume keys to adjust earpiece.
keypad, and ringer volume. When you press these keys, the
phone’s speaker demonstrates the new volume level.
To adjust earpiece and keypad volume:
or
Press
To adjust the ringer volume:
1. Press ƒ.
2. Press
Muting the Microphone
For privacy during a call, mute the microphone. You can hear
the person on the other end, but he or she cannot hear you.
1. Press
You will see
to raise or lower the volume.
or
to raise or lower the ringer volume.
ƒ, then press fl, to mute the microphone.
Mute.
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2. Press
ƒ, then press fl again, to resume normal
conversation.
Silent Vibration Mode
In situations where you don’t want your phone to ring, or in
noisy places where you may not hear your phone, select the
VibraCall™ Alert function for discrete vibration:
ƒ, then press †, to toggle between ringer
Press
and vibration mode. You will see
Ring Only.
Vibrate Only or
Using Memory
Use your Digital StarTAC™ phone’s internal Phone Book to
store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• store names and numbers into the Phone Book
• recall phone numbers from memory
• dial a number with the Super Speed Dial and
Turbo Dial™
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the
side of your phone:
Press
Press
Press
to scroll up.
to select.
to scroll down.
Using Memory
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Using Your Phone’s Built-in Phone Book
Each phone number in your phone book is stored in a
numbered 01-99.
location
Arrange numbers for easy recall by storing related numbers
in groups. For example, store the numbers you call most in
locations 01-09, business numbers in 10-19, and so on.
You can also store names to identify phone numbers. Later,
you can recall a number by the name that corresponds to it.
”Phone Book” on page 41 tells how you to use the Phone
Book to place calling card calls and access other automated
calling systems with the touch of a button.
memory
Storing Names and Numbers
1. Enter the phone number you want to store.
2. Press
3. Enter the two-digit memory location where you want
¬ to begin storing.
The phone prompts you to enter a memory location.
You will see
the sequence stored.
or
Press
available location.
Location ——.
« to store the sequence in the first
Tip: The “§“
symbol in your
display represents
the Smart Button.
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or
Enter the first digit of the memory location, then
press « to store the sequence in the first
available location beginning with that digit.
4. Enter a name to identify the phone number. (See the
next page for details on entering names.) You will
Alpha Or §.
see
5. Press
Your phone confirms your entry by displaying the
location of the information you stored.
or ¬ when you finish entering the name.
Using Your Phone’s Built-in
Phone Book (continued)
How to Enter Letters
When the display shows Alpha Or §, you can press the
numeric keys one or more times to produce any letter in the
alphabet. Use the letters printed on each key as a guide. For
example, press
shown:
Entering a Name
1. Enter a letter by pressing a key as many times as
2. Press » to advance the cursor to the next space
¤ to enter the letters “A,” “B,” or “C,” as
press 1 time to insert an “A”
press 2 times to insert a “B”
press 3 times to insert a “C”
press 4 times to insert a “2”
necessary. Enter punctuation by pressing
⁄ as
many times as indicated by the chart below.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 / ∏ , ? $ . & !
or
Using Memory
Tip:
Press the upper or
lower side key
first, to toggle
between upper
and lower case
letters.
Press
« or Ç to erase a letter if you make an
error.
3. Continue with step 5 on the previous page when you
are finished entering the name.
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