Motorola M900 User Manual

Motorola M900

GSM Fixed Mobile Car Phone

March 2004

User Guide

Version 1.1

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Manual number: 6802972C05

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About This Guide

This user guide describes how to use your Motorola M900 fixed mobile car
phone, and contains the following sections:

• Basic Phone Diagram, page 1, provides a labeled diagram of the M900.

• Introduction, page 2, describes the key features and navigation of the

M900.

• Safety and General Information, page 14, contains safety information
related to Motorola mobile phones.

• Getting Started, page 19, provides basic information about starting to
use your M900.

• Learning to Use Your Phone, page 28, describes the display, menus and
buttons on your M900.

• Setting Up Your Phone, page 52, describes how to configure your M900.

• Calling Features, page 57, provides a list of all the features on your

M900.

• Using Voice Activation, page 72, describes the voice activation feature
of the M900.

• VoiceNotes™, page 79, describes how to record notes and save messages
on the M900.

• Phone Features, page 82, provides a list of all the features on your
M900.

• M900 Accessories, page 95, describes the original Motorola accessories
that are available for the M900.

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• Specific Absorption Rate Data, page 96, describes the M900's
compliance with radio wave emission standards.

• Consumer Information on Wireless Phones, page 98, provides general
consumer information about wireless phones.

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Table of Contents

Basic Phone Diagram ................................................................................... 1

Introduction .................................................................................................. 2

Key Product Features...............................................................................2

Understanding this Manual....................................................................... 4

Menu Navigation ...................................................................................... 5

Icons........................................................................................................7

Total Customer Satisfaction.....................................................................7

Warranty Information............................................................................... 9

Safety and General Information................................................................ 14

Exposure to Signals in the Radio Frequency............................................ 14

Antenna Care......................................................................................... 15

Electronic Standards...............................................................................15

Pacemakers............................................................................................ 16

Hearing Aids...........................................................................................16

Other Medical Standards........................................................................17

Vehicles.................................................................................................. 17

Facilities with Warning Signs..................................................................17

Explosive Atmospheres...........................................................................17

Potentially Explosive Areas.....................................................................18

For vehicles with an installed air bag...................................................... 18

Getting Started........................................................................................... 19

Inserting Your SIM Card..........................................................................19

Turning Your Phone On...........................................................................20

Adjusting the Volume..............................................................................21

Making a Call ......................................................................................... 22

Answering a Call....................................................................................25

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Ending a Call...........................................................................................25

Viewing Your Phone Number...................................................................26

Selecting a Language..............................................................................27

Learning to Use Your Phone ......................................................................28

Using the Display....................................................................................28

Using the 4-Way Navigation Key.............................................................32

Using Voice Activation............................................................................32

Using Menus...........................................................................................33

Entering Text..........................................................................................38

Choosing a Text Entry Method................................................................47

Locking and Unlocking Your Phone..........................................................47

Changing a Code or Password.................................................................50

If You Forget a Code or Password...........................................................51

M900 Optional Features.........................................................................52

Setting Up Your Phone............................................................................... 54

Storing Your Name and Phone Number....................................................54

Setting the Time and Date......................................................................54

Setting an Alert Style.............................................................................55

Setting Display Contrast.........................................................................55

Adjusting the Backlight...........................................................................56

Zooming In and Out.................................................................................56

Copying Phonebook Entries.....................................................................57

Calling Features..........................................................................................58

Changing the Active Line ........................................................................58

Redialing a Number.................................................................................58

Using Caller ID........................................................................................59

Canceling an Incoming Call......................................................................60

Turning Off a Call Alert...........................................................................60

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Calling an Emergency Number.................................................................61

Dialing International Numbers.................................................................61

Viewing the Received Calls or Dialed Calls List........................................62

Returning an Unanswered Call................................................................ 64

Using the Notepad..................................................................................65

Attaching a Number................................................................................66

Calling with Speed Dial...........................................................................66

Voicemail................................................................................................ 67

Using Call Waiting .................................................................................. 68

Putting a Call on Hold............................................................................. 69

Transferring a Call..................................................................................70

Using Voice Activation............................................................................... 72

Selecting a Language..............................................................................73

Training..................................................................................................74

Creating or Editing Voice Tags................................................................ 75

Deleting Voice Tags................................................................................77

Using the Voice Browser.........................................................................78

VoiceNotes™ ............................................................................................... 79

Recording a VoiceNote™.........................................................................79

Accessing VoiceNotes™..........................................................................80

Playing a VoiceNote™.............................................................................80

Locking or Unlocking a VoiceNote™........................................................ 81

Deleting VoiceNotes™.............................................................................81

Phone Features........................................................................................... 82

Main Menu.............................................................................................82

Settings Menu........................................................................................83

Feature Quick Reference.........................................................................84

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M900 Accessories...................................................................................... 95

Specific Absorption Rate Data ..................................................................96

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .............................................98

Index..........................................................................................................105

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Basic Phone Diagram

Basic Phone Diagram 1 English

Introduction

Motorola M900 is an ergonomically designed fixed mobile car phone, uniquely
designed for the vehicle environment. With its voice activation feature,
enhanced display screen and all round hands-free environment, the M900 is the
more convenient way to talk and drive.

Key Product Features

The M900 provides the ability for you to access its functionality by speaking to
the phone. The M900 recognizes six spoken languages: English, French,
German, Italian, Spanish and Hebrew.

Voice activation features include: name dialing, which enables you to speak a
voice tag that you have saved for a phonebook entry; number dialing, which
lets you speak a phone number for the M900 to dial; and voice activated menu
access, which allows you to browse to frequently used menu options by
attaching voice tags to them.

High quality hands-free operation enables you to communicate in more
convenient way while in the vehicle environment. The M900's enhanced
illuminated graphic display is designed for easy reading using 8 mm character
height, with an adjustable backlight and contrast display setting.

A well-spaced keypad with large, illuminated tactile keys makes it easier for
you to dial when mobile.

GPRS connectivity enables you to transfer high-speed data such as e-mails,
faxes and files, using Mobile Phone Tools® software support.

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Enjoy the luxury of installing a single fixed mount unit that includes a display,
keypad and radio, making the installation process easier and faster. During
installation, you can choose optional features such as auxiliary alert,
entertainment mute and a loudspeaker connection.

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Understanding this Manual

Many of your phone options are accessed by a simple menu system. A full
description of the menus and how to move around them is covered in the
section Menu Navigation on page 5. When the manual describes the use of
each menu item, it will be assumed that you are familiar with the menu system.

Key Presses

Key presses are represented in this manual using symbols so that you may
locate and use the required sequence quickly. A sequence of key presses may
be shown as follows:

This means that you should press the menu key (
soft key (
simultaneously.

) key and then the left soft key ( ), in sequence, not

Prompts and Messages

Your phone responds to key presses by displaying either easy to understand
prompts that guide you to the next action, or simple messages confirming that
your action is complete. Prompts and messages are represented in this manual
in bold, for example:

) followed by the right

Enter PIN or Completed.

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Menu Navigation

A large number of your phone's options are accessed by using menus that use a
common approach for selection, change and cancellation.

Please read this section carefully before attempting to access a menu option.
When you understand the common approach to menu navigation and how the
menus are shown on the page, you will be able to access and change options
with ease.

Entering the Menus

Access the menus by pressing .

Once entered, use
soft key (

return to the previous menu.

) to answer on-screen prompts. Use the left soft key ( ) to

up and down to access individual options. Use the right

Leaving the Menus

To exit the menus, press the end key ( ).

Menus and Sub-menus

A menu is a simple list of options. Some of these options provide access to a
further list of options called a sub-menu. When navigating through the menus
you may find it is helpful to think in terms of menu levels - the ‘parent’ menu
being on one level and its sub-menus being on a lower level.

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Moving To and Selecting a Menu Option

To move from one option to another on the same level, use the key; press
the bottom half to scroll forwards and press the top half to scroll backwards.
When you find the option you want, press

Depending on the option you select, one of three things will happen:

• Either a brief message will be displayed confirming an action, for example
Completed.

• A prompt will be displayed requesting you to enter information, for
example Enter PIN or Enter Name.

• The first option of a sub-menu will be displayed. You can select this option
using the
keys.

key or browse through the other options using the scroll

to select it.

To leave an option or sub-menu, press the
the parent menu item.

key. This will take you back to

Menu Options with Security Codes

Some options are protected from misuse by requiring you to enter one of the
security codes. To use these options, you must enter the requested code before
proceeding.

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Icons

There are two special reference icons used in this manual:

Icon Description

This icon identifies an optional network or subscription­dependent feature that may be contingent upon payment.
Possibly not all service providers offer these features in all
geographical areas. Contact your service provider for more
information about the availability of these features.

This icon identifies a feature that requires an optional
Motorola Original™ original accessory available for
purchase separately. Please contact your service provider
for information about the availability and purchase of these
devices.

Total Customer Satisfaction

At Motorola, Total Customer Satisfaction is a top priority. If you have a
question, a suggestion or a concern about your Motorola Cellular Phone,
Motorola wants to hear from you.

Please contact the Motorola Cellular Response Center by fax on:
[phone], or use one of the local phone numbers or e-mail
addresses in the following countries:

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Country Tel. E-mail

Austria 0800 297246 [e-mail]
Belgium 0800 72 370 [e-mail]
Denmark 4348 8005 [e-mail]
Finland 0800 117 036 [e-mail]
France 0825 303 302 [e-mail]
Germany 180 35050 [e-mail]
Greece 00800 441 28150 [e-mail]
Ireland 01 402 6887 [e-mail]
Italy 02 696 333 16 [e-mail]
Luxembourg 800 22 199 [e-mail]
Netherlands 0800 022 27 43 [e-mail]
Norway 2255 10 04 [e-mail]
Portugal 351 21 3180051 [e-mail]
Spain 902 100 077 [e-mail]
Sweden 08 445 1210 [e-mail]
Switzerland 0800 553 109 [e-mail]
United Kingdom 0870 9010 555 [e-mail]

For Internet queries contact: http:// www.motorola.com

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Warranty Information

Motorola warrants to you, the original purchaser, the cellular phone and
accessories which you have purchased from an authorized Motorola dealer (the
“Products”), to be in conformance with the applicable Motorola specifications
current at the time of manufacture for a term of [1] year from date of purchase
of the Product(s) (Warranty Term).

You must inform Motorola of the lack of conformity to the applicable
specifications of any of the Products within a period of two (2) months from
the date on which you detect a defect in material, workmanship or lack of
conformity and in any event within a term not to exceed the Warranty Term, by
submitting the Product for service to Motorola. Motorola shall not be bound by
Product-related statements not directly made by Motorola.

A list of the Motorola Call Center numbers is enclosed with this Product.
During the Warranty term, Motorola will, at its discretion and without extra

charge, as your exclusive remedy, repair or replace your Product which does
not comply with this warranty; or failing this, to reimburse the price of the
Product but reduced to take into account the use you have had of the Product
since it was delivered. This warranty will expire at the end of the Warranty
Term.

This is the complete and exclusive warranty for a Motorola cellular phone and
accessories and in lieu of all other warranties, terms and conditions, whether
express or implied.

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Where you purchase the product other than as a consumer, Motorola disclaims
all other warranties, terms and conditions express or implied, such as fitness
for purpose and satisfactory quality.

In no event shall Motorola be liable for damages in excess of the purchase price
nor for any incidental special or consequential damages

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arising out of the use
or inability to use the Product, to the full extent such may be disclaimed by
law.

This Warranty does not affect any statutory rights that you may have if
you are a consumer, such as a warranty of satisfactory quality and fit
for the purpose for which products of the same type are normally used
under normal use and service, nor any rights against the seller of the
Products arising from your purchase and sales contract.

How to Get Warranty Service?

In most cases the authorized Motorola dealer that sold and/or installed your
Motorola cellular phone and original accessories will honor a warranty claim
and/or provide warranty service. Alternatively, for further information on how
to get warranty service please contact either the customer service department
of your cellular operator or Motorola’s call center at the telephone numbers
below for your country.

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Including without limitation loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience,

commercial loss, lost profits or savings.

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In order to claim the warranty service you must return the cellular phone and/or
accessories in question to Motorola please avoid leaving any supplementary
items like SIM cards. The Product should also be accompanied by a label with
your name, address, and telephone number; name of cellular Carrier and a
description of the problem. In the case of vehicular installation, the vehicle in
which the cellular phone is installed should be driven to the Authorized Repair
Center, as analysis of any problem may require inspection of the entire
vehicular installation.

In order to be eligible to receive warranty service, you must present your
receipt of purchase or a comparable substitute proof of purchase bearing the
date of purchase. The phone should also clearly display the original compatible
electronic serial number (IMEI) and mechanic serial number [MSN]. Such
information is contained with the Product.

Conditions

This warranty will not apply if the type or serial numbers on the Product has
been altered, deleted, removed, or made illegible. Motorola reserves the right to
refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the requested documentation can not
be presented or if the information is incomplete, illegible or incompatible with
the factory records.

Repair, at Motorola's option, may include the replacement of parts or boards
with functionally equivalent, reconditioned or new parts or boards. Replaced
parts, accessories, or boards are warranted for the balance of the original
warranty time period. The Warranty Term will not be extended. All original
accessories, parts, and cellular phone equipment that have been replaced shall
become the property of Motorola. Motorola does not warrant the installation,
maintenance or service of the products, accessories or parts.

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Motorola will not be responsible in any way for problems or damage caused by
any ancillary equipment not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used
in connection with the Products, or for operation of Motorola equipment with
any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this
warranty.

When the Product is used in conjunction with ancillary or peripheral equipment
not supplied by Motorola, Motorola does not warrant the operation of the
Product/peripheral combination and Motorola will not honor any warranty claim
where the Product is used in such a combination and it is determined by
Motorola that there is no fault with the Product. Motorola specifically
disclaims any responsibility for any damage, whether or not to Motorola
equipment, caused in any way by the use of cellular phone, accessories and
peripherals (specific examples include, but are not limited to: chargers,
adapters, and power supplies) when such accessories and peripherals are not
manufactured and supplied by Motorola.

What Is Not Covered by the Warranty

This warranty is not valid if the defects are due to damage, misuse, tampering,
neglect or lack of care and in case of alterations or repair carried out by
unauthorized persons.

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Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its
normal and customary manner.

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Defects or damage from misuse, accident or neglect.

3

Defects of damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance,
installation, adjustment, or any alteration or modification of any kind.

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Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in
material or workmanship.

5

Products disassembled or repaired in such a manner as to adversely affect
performance or prevent adequate inspection and testing to verify any
warranty claim.

6

Defects or damage due to range, coverage, availability, grade of service, or
operation of the cellular system by the cellular operator.

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Defects or damage due to moist, liquid or spills of food.

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Control unit coil cords in the Product that are stretched or have the
modular tab broken.

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All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are
scratched or damaged due to customer normal use.

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Leather cases (which are covered under separate manufacturer's
warranties).

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Products rented on a temporary basis.

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Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal
wear and tear.

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Safety and General Information

Important: Read this information before using your fixed mobile phone.
The Motorola M900 is a hands-free telephone created for the vehicle

environment, specifically designed to enable you to enjoy its functionality with
minimal distraction while you talk and drive.

Exposure to Signals in the Radio Frequency

Your cellular phone operates as a radio transmitter and receiver at low
capacity. When the device is operating, it broadcasts and receives radio
frequency (RF) signals.

National and international sources have determined standards and
recommendations for protection of the public from exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy. Below are a few of them:

• International Commission of Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)

1998.

• German Technicians Union (VDE) DIN-0848.

• United States Federal Communication Committee; guidelines for exposure

to radio frequencies (1996) FCC.

• National Administration for radiological protection of the British kingdom

GS 11, 1988.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI), IEEE. C95. 1-1992.

• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)

Report 86.

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• Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6.
Scientists, engineers, and doctors from universities, governmental Health

Ministries, and the industry based the recommendations and standards on
comprehensive scientific reviews, which reviewed the effect on the human
body in order to develop the protective standards. The planning of your
telephone complies with these standards under normal conditions of use.

Antenna Care

Use only the original supplied antenna, or an approved replacement.
Unauthorized or modified antenna could damage the phone and contravene
instructions of local resources.

Note: Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 centimeters from your body.

Electronic Standards

Most modern electronic equipment is protected from disturbances arising from
RF signals.

However, certain parts of electronic equipment are not shielded from RF signals
produced by your cellular phone.

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Pacemakers

The Medical Accessories Manufacturers Association recommends people with
pacemakers to maintain a minimal distance of 15 centimeters between the
antenna of a cellular phone and a pacemaker to prevent a possible disturbance
to the action of the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with
the recommendations of independent research and cellular technology research.

Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless devices may interfere with hearing aids. In the event of
such interference, consult the manufacturer of the hearing device regarding
alternative possibilities.

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Other Medical Standards

If you tend to use other personal medical dev ices, consult the manufacturer of
the device in order to determine if it is protected from external RF energy. Your
physician may also be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Turn off your cellular device when you enter a medical site according to
instructions posted there that instruct you to do so. In hospitals or in other
medical facilities equipment is often used that may be sensitive to external RF
energy.

Vehicles

RF signals are liable to influence improperly installed electronic systems or
systems in motorized vehicles that are inadequately protected. Consult your
vehicle manufacturer or its representative. Make sure to always confer with
the manufacturer of any item of equipment that you add to your vehicle.

Facilities with Warning Signs

Make sure to turn off your phone in any facility that posts warning signs
requiring you to do so.

Explosive Atmospheres

To prevent involvement in explosions, turn off your phone in “explosive” areas
or in areas with “Turn off your radio device” signs. Ensure compliance with all
signs and instructions.

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Potentially Explosive Areas

When you are in an area where the atmosphere is explosive (potentially
explosive), turn off your phone device.

These areas are often indicated (though not always). Included are fuelling areas
for vehicles, (gas stations), below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemical substances (or
particles, granules, dust or metal powders), and any other area where you
would be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

For vehicles with an installed air bag

An air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including parts of
installed equipment or portable equipment in the area of the air bag, or in its
deployment area. Portable equipment for the vehicle that is installed defectively
in close proximity to an air bag that inflates is liable to cause severe injuries.

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Getting Started

Inserting Your SIM Card

Before turning on your M900, insert the SIM card as shown below:

After insertion, press the edge of the SIM card firmly with your finger to make
sure it locks in place.

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Turning Your Phone On

1

Press and hold down the
Power key (

2

If necessary, enter your SIM
card PIN code and press OK

) to unlock your SIM card.

(
Note: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM

card is disabled and your phone displays SIM Blocked.

3

If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code and press OK ( ) to unlock
your phone.

Note: The unlock code is originally set to 1234. (For more
information, see page 47.)

).

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Adjusting the Volume

Press up and down on volume
keys or right and left on the

to:

• Increase and decrease
earpiece volume during a call.

• Increase and decrease the ringer volume setting when the idle display is
visible.

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Making a Call

1

Press the keypad keys to dial the phone number.
Tip: If you make a mistake, press DELETE (

digit, or press and hold DELETE (
or
Press the Voice Activation key (
or
Press the Voice Activation key (

of a phone number.

2

Press to make the call.

3

Press to end the call and “hang up” the phone.
or
Press the Voice Activation key (

) to delete all digits.

) to delete the last

) once and say a voice tag.

) twice and say the digits

).

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