Motorola Digital StarTAC wireless phone User Manual
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Motorola—a global leader in
communications technology.
All Motorola phones are designed and manufactured
in the United States to meet Motorola’s exacting specifications
and world-class quality standards. During development,
our laboratory testing team took the durable Digital StarTAC
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 we hope you enjoy your
Digital StarTAC wireless phone!
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Guide Overview
Okay, you’ve got a brand new phone
with a bunch of nifty features.
Now what?
Afraid you’ll press the wrong key?
Or forget a feature or two?
Don’t sweat it!
We’ve designed this guide to take you
step-by-step through each feature of
your new Digital StarTAC
We’ll show you what key to press and what happens when you
press it. Follow along, chapter-by-chapter, and you’ll find it’s as
easy as 1-2-3.
Here’s an idea of what you’ll learn in each chapter.
Getting Started
First things first. Once the box is open, this section will show you
where to begin. We will explain what came with your new phone
and show you how to use the battery. Turn to page 10 to get
started.
The Basics
What do all those buttons and lights mean? How do I make my
first phone call? In this section, we’ll answer those questions and
teach you everything necessary to start using your new phone.
Begin learning “The Basics” on page 20.
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phone.
Using Memory
Read “Using Memory,” beginning on page 34, and we will
explain how to make the most of your new phone’s internal
Phone Book. You will save time with dialing shortcuts and
memory features that make it easy to place quick calls.
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Guide Overview
Using Messaging
This Digital StarTAC® phone supports optional messaging
services, like Caller ID, which allows you to see who is calling
before you answer. It can even receive alphanumeric messages
just like a pager and tell you when you have Voice Mail. Turn to
page 50 to begin “Using Messaging.”
Using the MiniBrowser and Data Features
With a service subscription, your phone can access up to the
minute information with the MiniBrowser! You can use the
phone to retrieve on demand weather reports, sports scores, stock
reports, and much more. See page 108.
With the addition of a data cable, you can hook your phone up
to a compatible computer and send and receive faxes and data.
See page 116.
The Works
When you are ready to learn the advanced features of your new
phone, turn to page 58 for “The Works.” We will explain
everything from navigating the menu system to electronically
locking your phone.
So relax!
Let us show you what your
Digital StarTAC phone can do!
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Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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Contents
Introduction
Guide Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started
Package Content Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Introduction to Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Smart Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Basics
Turning Your Phone On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reading the Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Placing and Ending Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Redialing Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Basic Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Your Phone & Its Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using Memory
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Making the Most of Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recalling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using Calling Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Using Messaging
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Viewing Your Caller IDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Checking Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Reading Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
The Works
Introducing the Menu Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
The Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Store and recall numbers
Using Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Monitor the length of your calls
Setting Tone Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Adjust your phone’s tone controls
Lock/Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Control access to your phone
Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Personalize your phone’s operation
Using the MiniBrowser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Access valuable information with your phone
Using Data Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Make your phone a wireless modem
Contents
Reference Information
Accessory Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
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Exposure
to Radio
Frequency
Signals
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IMPORTANT EXPORT INFORMATION
Because of federal export regulations applicable to
this Motorola phone, it cannot be sold for export from
the U.S.A. or Canada. Please read the following important notice.
EXPORT LA W ASSURANCES:
the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada.
This product cannot be exported from the United States or Canada
without an export license issued by the U.S. Department of
Commerce. In addition to the U.S. license, if this product is to be
exported from Canada, an Export Permit issued by the Canada
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade must be
obtained before export.
This product is controlled under
Safety Information
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 hand-held wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by
both U.S. and international standards bodies:
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ANSI C95.1 (1992)
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NCRP Report 86 (1986)*
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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).
American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection
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and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
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Safety Information
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Normal Position:
Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna
pointed up and over your shoulder.
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.
Caution
:
All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns
if a 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 placing it inside your pocket, purse or
other container with metal objects. When the battery is detached
from the phone: your battery is packed with a protective cover.;
please use this cover for storing your battery when not in use.
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in
the areas where you 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.
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.
Antenna
Care
Phone
Operation
Batteries
Driving
Electronic
Devices
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Safety Information
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:
•
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their
pacemaker when the phone is turned 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 they are 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.
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Safety Information
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch
OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.
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.
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks 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 fueling areas such as gasoline
stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities; areas where fuel odors are present, i.e. 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.
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.
Your wireless radiotelephone is designed for excellent durability
under normal use conditions. Protect your wireless telephone from
water damage that could result from spills or excessive exposure to
rain. Never submerge your wireless phone.
Cleaning of this product should only be done with a damp cloth.
The use of chemical cleaners may harm the finish and integrity of
the radio housing and is not recommended.
Aircraft
Blasting
Areas
Potentially
Explosive
Atmospheres
Vehicles
Equipped
with Air
Bags
Equipment
Care
Cleaning
the Phone
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Getting Started
The Digital StarTAC® phone comes equipped with a standard
battery and an AC Adapter to get you up and running. An
exciting line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than
ever, can customize your wireless package for maximum
performance and portability. This chapter will show you how to
get started with your new wireless package.
In this chapter we will explain how to:
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Attach and charge batteries.
•
Use chargers like the AC Adapter and Desktop Charger.
Package Content Options
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Slim Main Battery
with Battery Cover
Standard Main Battery
with Battery Cover
Package Content Options
AC Adapter
Headset
Getting Started
Cigarette Lighter
Adapter
Desktop Charger
(AC Adapter required)
Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured.
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Introduction to Batteries
Each battery is shipped in an uncharged state with a protective
clip on it. Before you can use your phone, you will need to
remove the clip from the battery and charge it.
Battery Clips
It is a good idea to save the protective clip to store and carry the
battery when not in use. The clip prevents objects from touching
the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or
damage from a short circuit.
Removing the Main Battery Clip
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1.
2.
Press In
Latch
Remove
Battery
Press in the release latch.
Rotate the battery upward and lift it out of
the protective clip.
2.
Attaching the Main Battery Clip
1.
2.
Lower
Side
Click
Latch
Lower the side opposite the release latch into
the clip.
Drop the side with the release latch down
until the latch clicks.
1.
2.
Release Latch
1.
Installing Batteries
Battery Installation
To install a battery:
Getting Started
Insert
1.
Toe
Snap
2.
Heel
Battery Removal
To remove a battery:
Turn OFF
1.
Phone
Remove
2.
Battery
Place the side of the battery opposite the
release latch into the compartment.
1.
Press the side with the release latch down
until you hear it click into place.
2.
If necessary, press and hold ¡ to turn your
phone OFF.
Pull the release latch back toward the battery
and lift the battery out.
Release Latch
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Charging Batteries
QRS
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Using the Internal Rapid Charger
Believe it or not, there is a battery charger built right into your
phone! To make use of the internal charger, you will need one of
the three available adapters, either a standard AC Adapter, a
rapid rate AC Adapter, or a cigarette lighter adapter.
Keep in mind:
When the internal charger is in use and the
phone is ON, you can still place and receive calls. However,
talking on the phone requires energy, so your phone may not
charge while the call is in progress.
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Attach
1.
Adapter
to Phone
Plug the AC or cigarette lighter adapter into
the accessory connector on the bottom of
your phone as shown, with the release tab
facing up.
Plug In
2.
Adapter
Keep in mind:
Plug the adapter into the appropriate
power source.
P
OPR
0
SEND
CLR
STO
RCL
PWR FCN END
PUSH
In some cars, the ignition must be ON to use
the cigarette lighter.
Check with your dealer for availability of the adapters.
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Charging Batteries
The Battery Indicator
In the upper right corner of your phone’s display, there is a
battery indicator filled with three segments. The more segments
you see, the greater the charge.
•
The border of the battery icon will flash during charging.
•
When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon will stop
flashing and become solid.
Getting Started
High
Battery Storage and Disposal
Low
To prolong the life of batteries, avoid exposing them to
temperatures below -10
°
C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). It is a
good idea to take your phone with you when you leave your car.
Never dispose of batteries in fire.
Caution:
To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal
objects to contact or short circuit the battery terminals.
Expert Performance (E•P®)Charging System
The E•P system enables your phone’s built-in charger to
communicate with installed batteries and tailor its charging
cycle to optimize performance. If you see
Invalid Battery
when you power up the phone, the built-in charger is not able to
communicate with the battery and cannot charge it. There are
several possible reasons for this message. The most likely one is
that the battery is not a Motorola original and it does not have
the appropriate E•P technology. We recommend that you use
only Motorola original batteries and accessories and that you
store your batteries in their protective clips when not in use.
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Charging Batteries
Using the Desktop Charger
The Desktop Charger’s front pocket can charge batteries while
they are attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge
batteries separately.
If you have a Desktop Charger:
Attach
1.
Adapter
Plug In
2.
Adapter
Insert
3.
Phone
Insert
&
Battery
Rear LED
Front LED
Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the
charger, with the release tab facing up.
Plug the other end of the AC Adapter into a
wall socket.
Insert the phone into the front pocket with a
battery attached.
If you like, insert a battery into the rear
pocket.
PUSH
Rear Pocket
Front Pocket
Note: If two batteries are loaded in the charger, the batteries
will charge one at a time.
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Charging Batteries
Desktop Charger Indicators
The LED indicators on the left front of the Desktop Charger let
you know the current state of any charging batteries.
The Front Pocket LED Indicator:
• Yellow means the phone with a battery is securely installed.
• Open the phone to see the charge status for the front pocket.
The Rear Pocket LED Indicator:
• Red means the battery is charging.
• Flashing yellow means the battery is waiting to be charged.
• Green means the battery is charged to 90% of its capacity.
Another hour of charging will bring it up to 100% capacity.
• Flashing red means the battery is damaged and cannot be
charged.
Desktop Charger Charging Times
The time it takes for your battery to obtain a full charge is
affected by a variety of factors, including:
• Temperature Batteries should be at or near room tempera-
ture when charging. To prolong battery life and charge
capacity, avoid exposing your batteries to temperatures below
-10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). It is a good idea to
take your phone with you when you leave your car.
• Inactivity New batteries, or batteries that have been stored
for long periods of time, may not rapid charge properly. In
these instances, the battery requires an overnight charge.
• Extended Usage Over extended periods of time, batteries
gradually wear down and require longer charging times.
This is normal. If you charge your battery regularly and
notice a decrease in talk-time or an increase in charging
time, then it is probably time to purchase a new battery.
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Phone Overview
Function Keys
¡
Turns the phone ON and OFF.
ø
Opens messaging menus.
Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary
ƒ
functions of other keys.
Recalls phone numbers from memory and acts as
‰
the left soft key for MiniBrowser navigation.
Stores phone numbers into memory and acts as the
¬
right soft key for MiniBrowser navigation.
Ç
Clears characters from the screen.
º
Ends phone calls and exits the menu.
Places or answers calls. Your phone will have one
ª
æ
of these two keys.
Can be used to scroll through memory entries
«
»
and menu features.
Alphanumeric Display Displays your input from the keypad,
information recalled from memory, and other messages.
Microphone Positioned for convenient conversation.
Retractable Antenna Extend for best performance.
Earpiece Ultra-compact phone speaker.
Headset Jack Connects an optional headset.
Accessory Connector Provides the connection for an
external power supply.
Volume Keys Located left of the display and represented in the
qq
qq
manual by
up and down through memory locations and menu features.
and ZZZZ, these keys adjust the volume and scroll
Using the Smart Button
When in doubt, press the Smart Button! Easily recognized in this
User’s Guide by
AA
AA
and in your phone’s display by § – the
handy Smart Button puts a variety of functions at your fingertip.
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Use the Smart Button’s fingertip convenience for:
Opening the Quick Menu
Press AAAA when your phone is idle to display a menu containing
shortcuts to your phone’s most popular features. See page 32.
Opening Your Phone Book
Press AAAA twice to open the Phone Book with your names and
numbers. Turn to page 38 in “Using Memory” to learn more.
Entering the Menu System
Press ƒ then press AAAA to enter your phone’s menu system.
See page 58 for information on navigating the menu system.
Selecting Items in the Menu
The primary use of the Smart Button is to select. Whenever the
phone offers you a choice, such as setting a ringer style, press
to select. You will see:
Press § to Select.
AA
AA
Turning Features ON and OFF
Press AAAA to toggle ON and OFF many menu features, like the call
timers (pg. 68). You will see:
Press § to Toggle.
Placing and Ending Calls
Press & hold AAAA to place a call when the number you want to
call is on the display. Press & hold
AA
AA
again to end a call. See
page 26 for information on placing and ending calls.
Getting Started
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The Basics
The next few pages will introduce you to the basic features of
your phone. In the chapters that follow, we will explain every
one of your phone’s features, including storing names and
numbers, using the call timers, locking the phone, and more.
In this chapter we will explain how to:
• turn your phone ON.
• read the indicators.
• place, receive and end calls.
• adjust ringer and keypad volume, use shortcuts, and more.
Turning Your Phone On
Follow these steps to turn your phone ON:
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1.
2.
Extend
Antenna
Open
Extend the antenna completely for best
performance.
Open the phone to expose the keypad.
Phone
3.
Turn ON
Press ¡ once to turn the phone ON.
Phone
4.
Turn OFF
Phone
When finished, press ¡ again to turn the
phone OFF.
Press ¡ to turn the
phone ON or OFF
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Turning Your Phone On
Activating Your Phone
The first time you turn your phone ON, you may see a message
on the display:
Activation
Required
Press §
to Activate
If you do not see the displays above, your phone was activated
at the time of purchase and there is no need to follow the
steps below.
If you do see the above, your service activation can be completed
with just a couple simple steps:
Place
1.
Call
Follow
2.
Steps
Power Up Display
Press æ (or ª) to place the call.
or
Press and hold AAAA until you hear a high tone.
You will see: Updating.
Once the connection is made, your phone will
begin activation. Contact your Service Provider for further assistance.
Once activated, each time you turn your phone ON, your phone
performs a short self-test to make sure it is operational and then
it scans for service. While the phone scans, the display reads:
Searching..
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Turning Your Phone On
Dual Band Operation
To make the best use of available signals, your phone can
operate on both CDMA digital and analog systems. If your phone
finds a CDMA digital system, you will see the time and date and
the icon. If your phone finds an analog system, you will see
the icon.
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If you like, you
can choose how
long the backlight remains
ON. See page
102.
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Digital
Quad Number
Your phone can be activated with
up to four unique phone
numbers. If more than one
number is programmed, you will
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see the currently active number
whenever you turn ON the phone. Turn to Feature Review on
page 95 if you want to change the active number.
Power Save Mode
If you travel outside the range of available networks, your phone
continues to search for a signal. To save power, it stops searching
every couple of minutes.When this is the case, you will see:
Power Save. Your phone will automatically begin searching
again in a minute or two – if you would like it to start searching
immediately, just press any key.
Standby Mode
To conserve energy, your phone enters standby mode and turns
off the backlight when you have not touched a key for a few
seconds. The backlight will come back on as soon you press a
key or open the phone.
Reading the Indicators
Detailed Battery Level Reading
Press ƒ then press ›.
The bar graph in the display represents the battery level. The
higher the graph, the closer the battery is to full charge.
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Low Charge
Battery
Full Charge
Note: When plugged in, the battery level is rounded to the
lowest bar for increased accuracy. When you first attach the AC
adapter, the level may fall.
Important:
cigarette lighter adapter for example–you will see:
If the phone is being powered externally–from the
Charging.
Service Light
The Service Light is on top of your phone and lights up when
your phone is ON. The color it flashes depends on your phone’s
current state of service.
Red & Green,
alternating
Green, flashing
Red, flashing
Yellow, flashing slow
Yellow, flashing fast
Incoming call or message
In Service: home type system
No Service
Roaming: home type system
Roaming: non-home type system
Service
Light
Tip:
If you would like
to increase your
phone’s standbytime, you can
turn the Service
Light OFF. See
page 101.
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Strong
Weak
High
Reading the Indicators
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Signal Strength (1)
Displays the strength of the connection between your phone and
the wireless network.
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When your phone is on a CDMA digital network, the display
shows the current time and date. Wherever you are, you will
have the correct local time. You can set your clock for 12- or 24hour format. See page 101 for more information.
Battery Level (3)
The three bar segments on the phone’s Battery Level Indicator
show the amount of charge remaining in your battery. The
more bar segments you see, the higher the charge.
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Low
Digital (4)
Indicates you are receiving a digital signal.
Analog (4)
Appears when you are on an analog channel.
Reading the Indicators
IU
In Use (5)
Appears when a call is in progress.
Rm
Roam (6)
Lights up when your phone accesses a wireless service outside of
your home system. When you leave your wireless Service Area,
your phone roams (seeks another wireless system).
No Service (7)
NS
Appears when calls cannot be placed or received from
your location.
Message (8)
Appears when you receive an alphanumeric message or
MiniBrowser Alert.
message.
Voice Mail (9)
Indicates that you have received a Voice Mail message in your
Voice Mailbox. It will disappear after you have listened to the
message.
When you select one of the VibraCall
page 77), the following indicators appear in the display:
VibraCall On (10)
Indicates that your phone’s ringer is turned OFF and the
VibraCall Alert is ON.
Silent Mode (10)
Indicates that all of your phone’s tones are silenced and the
VibraCall Alert is ON.
Vibrate Then Ring (10)
Indicates that both the ringer and VibraCall Alert are ON.
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It will disappear after you have read the
®
Alert combinations (see
Basics
Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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Placing and Ending Calls
Placing a Call
Tip:
If you press
(or
out entering a
number, your
phone will dial
the last number
entered.
æ
ª) with-
1.
2.
3.
4.
Extend
Antenna
Open
Phone
Enter
Number
Correct
Errors
Place
Call
Extend the antenna completely for best
performance.
Open the phone to expose the keypad.
If necessary, press
Enter the number you want to call,
for example: 555-1212.
Ç to erase one digit at a time if you
Press
make a mistake. Press and hold
the entire entry and start again.
Press æ (or ª) to place the call.
or
Press and hold AAAA until you hear a high tone.
You will see: Calling 555-1212.
¡ to turn the phone ON.
Ç to erase
You can dial phone numbers with up to 32 digits, but only the
last twenty-four digits will appear in the display.
Press
‰ to see the rest of the number.
Your phone will display the first 24 digits, then a second screen
will show the digits remaining in the phone number.
Ending a Call
There are three ways to end a call:
Close Close the phone to end a call.
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Press Key Press º.
or
or
Hold
Smart
Button
Press and hold
You will see:
Press
AA
AA
until you hear a high tone.
Press § to End Call.
AA
AA
again to end the call.
Redialing Numbers
Ti
Automatic Redial
The wireless system may at times be too busy to handle your
call. If this is the case, you may hear a fast busy signal and see
Call Failed and Press SND to Redial. With Automatic
Redial, your phone will repeat the call attempt over the next
four minutes. When the call succeeds, your phone will ring or
vibrate until the person you are calling answers.
Basics
Auto
Redial
Press æ (or ª) or press and hold AAAA
until you hear a high tone.
You will see: Redialing.
To make this feature even easier, turn Instant Redial ON. Your
phone will instantly redial after a fast busy signal, and you will
not have to push a button. To find out more, see page 97.
Redial
If you hear an ordinary busy signal:
Hang Up Press º to hang up.
1.
Redial Press æ (or ª) to redial.
2.
or
Press and hold AAAA. You will see: Calling.
Display Last Ten Numbers Dialed
Your phone keeps track of the last ten numbers you have dialed.
Enter
1.
List
2.
3.
Review
List
Call
Number
Press ‰ then press ‚, ‚. The display will show the last number you dialed.
qq
Press qq
made, including the time, date, and number.
Press æ (or ª) or press and hold AA
call the number in your display.You will see:
Calling.
ZZ
or ZZ
to scroll through the last calls
AA
Tip:
Your phone
automatically
remembers the
last number
entered. See
page 45 to learn
more.
p:
This feature is
also available
through the
Quick Menu. See
page 32 to learn
more.
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Receiving Calls
Your phone must be ON to receive calls.
When a call is incoming:
• an alert will sound and/or vibrate.
• the Service Light (pg. 23) will flash red and green.
You can choose your phone’s alert, selecting from nine ringer
styles or silent vibration mode. See page 77.
Answering a Call
To answer a call:
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Extend
1.
Antenna
Open
2.
Phone
Caller ID
Extend the antenna completely for best
performance.
Open the phone to expose the keypad.
or
Press æ (or ª) if the phone
is already open.
If Caller ID* is active on your phone, you will be able to see who
is calling before you answer. The display will show either your
caller’s name (if in your Phone Book) or your caller’s number.
If you prefer to always see your caller’s number, see page 65 to
turn Number Preference ON.
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Smith, Jane
312-555-1212
The Caller IDs for your last 16 callers will be saved. See page 52
to learn how to view your stored Caller IDs.
Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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Receiving Calls
Ringer/Vibrator Suppress
If an incoming call catches you by surprise, you can turn the
alert OFF using the upper or lower volume key. Your phone’s
ringer or vibrator will remain OFF while the current call lasts. The
caller will still hear ringing and you can still answer the call by
pressing
æ (or ª).
Basics
Suppress
Alert
When the phone rings or vibrates, press the
upper or lower volume key.
Note: This feature works the same with a headset. To answer
the call with a headset after you have turned the alert OFF, press
either volume key again or the Smart Button.
Unanswered Call Indicator
Even with the latest wireless technology, sometimes you are
unavailable to answer calls. If your phone is ON, it keeps a count
of unanswered calls. For example, if you miss two calls, your
display will show:
Clear
Display
2 Calls Unanswered.
Press Ç or press º to clear the display,
and you can begin placing calls again.
Call Waiting
If you subscribe to Call Waiting through your Service Provider,
you may hear a tone while on a call, indicating that you are
receiving a second call.
or
Answer
Call
End
Current
Call
Press æ (or ª) to answer the call and
automatically place the current call on hold.
Press º to end the current call. Your phone
will then ring and/or vibrate as usual. Press
æ (or ª) to answer the call.
Tip:
If you subscribe
to Caller ID service, you can
easily return the
calls that you
missed. See
page 52 to learn
how.
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Basic Tone Controls
Vibration Mode
In situations where ringing may not be appropriate, or in noisy
places where you may not hear your phone, select the
®
VibraCall
Alert. Ringing will be replaced by gentle vibrations.
VibraCall ON
Silent
Mode ON
Toggle
Alert
Silent Mode
Press ƒ then press † to switch
between ringer and vibrator alerts.
For complete discretion, turn Silent Mode ON. All tones will be
silenced. You can dial silently, and the ringer will be replaced by
gentle vibrations.
Activate
Silent
Mode
Turn OFF Press
Press
ƒ then press and hold † until you
see:
Silent Mode On.
ƒ then press † to turn Silent
Mode OFF.
Note: This shortcut allows you to activate Silent Mode quickly.
To learn how to turn Silent Mode OFF, see page 76.
Muting the Microphone
If you would like privacy while a call is in progress, you may
mute the microphone—you will be able to hear the party on the
other end, but they will not hear you.
Mute
Phone
Unmute
Phone
ƒ then press fl during a call to
Press
mute the microphone. You will see: Muted.
ƒ then press fl again to
Press
resume your conversation.
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