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MOTOROLA EX431G
This product meets the applicable limit for exposure to radio
waves (known as SAR) of 1.6 W/kg (FCC & IC). The limits and
guidelines include a substantial safety margin designed to assure
the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The
highest SAR values measured for this device are listed in the
regulatory information packaged with your product.
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ALT
SYM
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Alternate/
Vibrate
Mode
Delete
Symbols
Soft Keys
Perform
function
shown
above
the key.
Send Key
Enter a
number &
press to call.
Power/
End Key
Turn on/off
& end calls.
Navigation
Key
Scroll up,
down, left,
or right.
Center
Key
Press
to select.
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2
3
4
5
6
Cover off.
SIM cards in.
microSD in.
Battery in.
Cover on. Charge up.
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SIM
microSIM
microSIM
+ Adapter
Status
Indicators
Right Soft
Key
Left Soft
Key
Welcome
Your Motorola EX431G makes life fun. All social, all the
time.
• Messaging. Easy texting and no more cramped
thumbs with the built-in keypad.
• Personalization. Make your phone your own with
wallpapers and more.
• Photos & Music. Take and send photos to your
friends. Listen to music when you want, wherever
you are.
We’ve crammed all the main features of your phone into
this handy guide, and in a matter of minutes we’ll show
you just how easy your phone is to use. You may be
surprised at what you discover.
Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as the images in
this guide.
Caution: Before assembling, charging, or using your
phone for the first time, please read the important
safety, regulator y and legal information provided
with your product.
Your phone
MicroUSB
Connector
Charge &
connect to
computer.
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ALT
Microphone
important keys
3.5mm
Headset
Jack
Listen to
music
or call
handsfree.
Note: for
some headsets
with hang up
buttons, the
buttons will
not work.
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Volume
Keys
SYM
messages
Send an SMS or MMS
1
Press Menu > Messages > Write message.
2
Enter your message using the keypad.
Tip: Press Options > Input method to switch text
entry modes, such as abc or Numeric. To enter a
symbol, press .
3
To add pictures, sounds, or videos, press Options.
4
Press Options > Send to to enter one or more
recipients or to select a contact from your
phonebook.
Read messages
When you receive a message, your phone plays an alert
and displays on the screen. Press View to open the
message.
Tip: You can read all messages in your inbox by pressing
Menu > Messages > Inbox.
SYM
calls
Make calls
Enter a number and press SEND.
Answer calls
When your phone rings or vibrates,
press SEND.
End a call
Press PWR/END.
Redial number
1
From the home screen, press SEND to see a list of
All calls.
2
Scroll to the entry you want and press SEND.
Emergency calls
To call an emergency number, enter
the emergency number and press
SEND.
Your service provider programs one
or more emergency phone
numbers that you can call under any circumstances, even
when your phone is locked. Emergency numbers vary by
country. Your pre-programmed emergency number(s) may
not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency
call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or
interference issues.
Cool down
In very limited circumstances, such as where your phone
has been exposed to extreme heat, you may see “Cool
Down” messages. To avoid possible damage to your
battery and phone, you should follow these instructions
until the phone is within its recommended temperature
range. When your phone is in “Cool Down” mode, only
emergency calls can be made.
Tips & tricks
Voi ce ma il
Press and hold 1. If your voicemail number is preset, you
will connect.
Handsfree speaker
During an active call, press to turn the handsfree
speaker on. To turn the handsfree speaker off, press
again. You can also use a wired headset to go handsfree.
Lock your phone
Press Menu > Settings > Security Settings >
Phone Security > Phone Lock, then enter a password to
lock your phone. The code is originally set to 1122.
To change your password, in the Security Settings menu,
select Change Password > Phone Password.
Reset
To reset default factory settings on your phone, press
Menu > Settings > Restore Factory Settings, then
enter 1122.
Caution: This option erases all your data and information.
Music
Play music
Press Menu > Multimedia > Media player
Controls
controls
play/pause Press .
next/previous
song
fast forward/
rewi nd
volum e Press the side volume keys up or
view videos
full screen
Tip: You can use other phone features when playing
music, but games or radio turns the audio player off. If you
receive a call while playing music, the player pauses
automatically. Playing music resumes after you end the
call.
Press right or left.
Press and hold right or left.
down.
Press z.
Menu map
Prepaid
Contacts
Games & Apps
Recent Calls
• Call History
• Call Settings
Messages
• Write Message
•Inbox
•Drafts
•Outbox
• Sent Messages
• Delete Messages
•Email
• Templates
• Message Settings
Camera
My Folder
This is a standard menu layout. Your menu
may be a little different.
Multimedia
• Image Viewer
• Media Player
• Video Recorder
• Sound Recorder
•FM Radio
• Melody Composer
To o l s
•Alarm
•World Clock
• Calendar
• Calculator
• Tasks
• Currency Converter
• SIM app
Settings
• Phone Settings
•Network Settings
• Security Settings
• Connectivity
• Reset Factory
Settings
• Sound Effects
• OSS Licenses
User Profiles
Browser
let’s go
Caution: Please read “Battery Use & Safety” on the back
of this guide.
basics
Turn it on & off
Menu navigation
Press and hold PWR/END for
a few seconds to turn the
phone on/off.
Press the left soft key to open
the main menu.
Press the navigation key up,
down, right or left to highlight a
menu option.
Press to select the
highlighted option.
personalize
Set your wallpaper
Change the wallpaper to one that makes you smile.
Press Menu > Settings > Phone settings > Display
> Wallpaper.
Set ringtone & volume
Play it loud or keep it quiet, you choose.
Press Menu > User Profiles
Choose a profile. Press Options > Customize to edit a
profile.
Set shortcuts
Set shortcuts to features you use most. Press up, down,
left, or right from the home screen to access them.
Press Menu > Settings > Phone settings >
Dedicated key.
contacts
Save contacts
1
Enter the number on the home screen and press
Options > Save to Contacts.
2
Enter the contact details and press Yes to save.
Tip: Press Menu > Contacts > Options >
Phonebook settings > Storage Location to choose
where to save your contacts (SIM and/or Phone
memory).
Call contacts
1
Press Menu > Contacts.
2
Press up or down, to scroll through the list to
highlight the contact’s number.
3
Press SEND.
photos & videos
Ta k e photos & videos
1
To use the camera or video recorder, press
Menu > Camera or Menu > Multimedia >
Video Recorder.
2
Press to take your photo or to start/stop the video.
Then to:
• To share photos, press Options > Forward > Via
Bluetooth, As Email, or As multimedia message.
• To stop the recording and save the video, press .
• To delete the photo, press Options > Delete
• To return to the viewfinder, press .
• To view your stored pictures, press > Switch to
> Photo Album.
To transfer photos or videos to/from your memory card,
plug your USB cable into your phone & computer, then
drag & drop files.
radio
Listen to the radio
First, plug in a headset (required). Press Menu >
Multimedia > FM Radio. Then to:
• To tune a station, press right/left. Press Options
> Auto Search to search and store automatically.
• To find the next station, press up, then press
right/left.
• To turn off the radio, press down.
• To change the volume, press the side volume keys
up/down.
Store favorite stations
When listening to a station, press Options > Channel
list. Select a channel number and press Add to store it.
Press Options > Channel list to see your stored stations.
Press keys 1 through 9 to select a stored station.
bluetooth
Connect new devices
1
Make sure the device you are pairing with is in
discoverable mode.
2
Press Menu > Settings > Connectivity >
Bluetooth > My Device > Search for All Devices.
3
When your phone lists the devices it finds within
range, select the device name > Pair to connect with
it.
4
If necessary, press Yes and, if prompted, enter the
device passkey (such as 0000) to connect to the
device.
To automatically reconnect/disconnect your phone with a
paired device, just turn the device on/off.
To send a media file or contact, open the item that you
want to transfer, then press Options > Send > Via
Bluetooth.
web
Surf the web
Note: If you can’t connect, contact your service provider.
Use your phone’s browser to surf your favorite websites.
Select Browser from the home screen.
• To go to your home page, press Homepage.
• To go to a webpage, press Input address and enter
the URL using the keypad.
• To bookmark a page, press Options > Add to
bookmarks.
display
The home screen appears when you turn on the phone.
Status indicators appear across the top of the screen:
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Note: Your home screen may look a little different.
Browser
Browser
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