Motorola P8088 User Manual

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Options Menu

Quick Access Menu

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Quick Reference

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Special Keys

S
O Press to accept call, setting, option,...
C Press to reject call, setting, option,...
E
$

<> Press to select entries and menu options.
, Press to add a phone book entry.
f

Making a Call

Enter CO.

Receiving a Call

Open the phone, or press O, < or

Ending a Call

Press O, C or close the phone.

Making an Emergency Call

Enter 112O. The call will be directed to a
central emergency operator.

Quick Access Features

Press E followed by the appropriate key, or press

E, scroll to the feature and press O to select.

Press to turn phone on and off.

Press to enter the Quick Access features.
Press to access the options or phone book

menus.

Press to call Voicemail.

.

>

Redialling the Last Number Called

Press O to display the last number dialled.

1

Press O to call the number.

2

One-Touch Dialling

Press and hold the appropriate digit key 1 to 9.

Storing Numbers in the Phone Book

Press , to access the Phone Book.

1

Press O to select phone memory, or

2

<O

Enter C O, then H O, then

3

G O.

Dialling Phone Book Numbers

Enter G > O.

Stopping a Call Alert

Press either of the volume buttons when the phone is
ringing or vibrating. This will stop the alert but not
answer the call.

to select SIM card memory.

Quick Reference

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a phone from
with features that put you in control and give you unrivalled power, whilst remaining discrete.

Motorola

, the world leader in cellular technology. The phones are packed

Introduction

Control

• Customisable Quick Access Menu E - Place nine of your

most frequently used features in your own personal menu so
that they can be accessed with just two key presses. Icons make
each feature easy to identify.

Power

• Superb battery performance G - Each phone is capable of

several hours conversation or several days standby, but is still
small and light.

• Dual Band -

band feature which means that they can use both 900 and
1800 MHz bands for greater call success and allow wider
roaming opportunities.

Before you use your phone, please see the ‘Your Battery’

!

section for important information on charging a new
battery.

versions of the phone include the powerful dual

Discretion

• VibraCall™ L - In locations where you don’t want your phone

to ring, or which are too noisy to hear your phone ring, your
phone can vibrate to alert you of a call.

• Wearable Holster - Wear your phone in a stylish holster on your

belt. It is small enough and light enough to keep with you almost
anywhere.

• Stop Call Alert - Press either of the volume buttons when the

phone is ringing or vibrating. This will stop the alert but not
answer the call.

Personality™

This cellular telephone incorporates Personality™. Unique to
Motorola,
communications by guiding you through the features and
presenting you with simple choices every step of the way.

Personality™ also allows you to personalise the way you use your

phone - for example, different ringer tones, a phone book and
network selection preferences - all presented with clarity and
simplicity. In this manual, each of the
identified with an
meet your requirements.

Personality™ removes the complexity of cellular

Personality™ features is

j symbol to indicate that it is customisable to

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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 next section Menu Navigation. 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:

$OC
This means that you should press the $ key followed by the

O key and then the C key, in sequence, not

simultaneously.

Entering Information

When you are requested to enter information, such as the
number of the phone you wish to call, this is represented in bold
type. For example:

C - enter the required telephone number.
A - enter your Personal Identification Number.
B - enter your unlock code.
G - enter the Phone Book location number.

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 LCD style, for
example:

Enter PIN or Completed.

Other Symbols

You will find the following symbols used throughout this manual:

AA Note contains additional information which is relevant to

the feature/item.

! A Caution contains important additional information

which is relevant to the efficient and/or safe usage of
your phone.

j This symbol indicates that the feature is a Personality™

feature that can be customised to meet your requirements.

i This symbol indicates a short key sequence for the feature.

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Menu Navigation

A large number of your phone's options are accessed by using
menus which 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

Two different keys (three on flip phones) are used to access the
menus:

$ enters the Options menu whilst in standby mode;

enters the In-call menu during a call.
E enters the Quick Access menu.
Once entered, the menus use the $, <, >, O and

C keys in a common manner to access, select and change
individual options.

Leaving the Menus

To leave any of the menus, you can either press and hold the
C key or repeatedly press the C key. Both of these actions
will return your phone to the standby mode.

i Alternatively, a quicker way to leave the menus is to press

EC.

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.

Moving To and Selecting a Menu Option

To move from one option to another on the same level, use the
scroll keys: the > key scrolls forwards and the < key scrolls
backwards. When you find the option you want, press the O
key to select it.

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.

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

• or the first option of a sub-menu will be displayed. You can
select this option using the O key or browse through the
other options using the scroll keys.

To leave an option or sub-menu, press the C key. This will
take you back to the parent menu item.

Menu Options with Security Codes

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

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j Short, Extended and Personalised Menus

With Personality™ you can personalise the menus by choosing
which features you want readily available. The features that are
less frequently used can be stored out of sight.

The menu diagrams in this manual show the condition of the
menu settings when you first receive your phone. Some features
are in the Short Menu and are shown in bold type. Other
features are in the Extended Menu and appear in italics.

You can change which features appear in the Short and
Extended Menus, and therefore personalise the menus, to suit
your requirements.

If you want to move a feature from the Short Menu to the
Extended Menu (or from the Extended Menu to the Short Menu),
go to the feature and then hold down the O key until a
prompt appears offering the following choices:

• Add the current feature to the Short Menu/Extended Menu.

• Leave the current feature in the Short/Extended Menu.
Select the option you want by pressing the O key.
The settings for some menu features cannot be changed.

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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 Centre by fax on:
[phone], or use one of the local phone numbers in
the following countries:

Austria 0660 7246
Belgium 0800 72 370
Czech Republic 00420 2 21 85 21 01
Denmark 4348 8005
Egypt 02 3411800
Eire 01 402 6887
Finland 0800 117 036
France 0 803 303 302
Germany 0180 35050
Greece 00800 441 28150
Italy 02 696 333 16
Jordan 06 863750
Kuwait 484 2000 Ext 1177
Lebanon 01 744156
Luxembourg 0800 21 99
Netherlands 0800 022 27 43
Norway 22 55 10 04
Oman 790925
Portugal 01 318 0051

Qatar 418999
Saudi Arabia 01 2303294
South Africa 0800 11 48 49
Spain 902 100 077
Sweden 08 445 1210
Switzerland 0800 553 109
Turkey 0212 425 9090
UK 0500 55 55 55
United Arab Emirates 04 32 11 66
Hong Kong 852 25063888
People’s Republic of China 86 10 68466060
Singapore 65 4855 333
Taiwan 886 2 87731746
United States of America 1 800 331 6456
Canada 1 800 461 4575
For e-mail queries contact:[e-mail]
For Internet queries contact:http://www.mot.com

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Motorola’s Warranty

Your Cellular Phone is warranted by Motorola to be of
satisfactory quality, fit for its purpose and comply with applicable
Motorola specifications for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date you bought it (verified by reference to your proof of
purchase).

This warranty does not apply if the phone has:
1 been mishandled, misused, wilfully damaged, neglected,

improperly tested, repaired, altered or defaced in any way.

2 a defect arising as a result of any failure to follow instructions

either in the manual or product specification.

3 a defect which has arisen from the use of non-Motorola

approved accessories or ancillary items attached to or in

connection with the telephone.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
Warranty conditions may vary depending on the country in which

you bought the phone.

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Contents

Safety

Important information for the efficient and safe operation of your phone ................................................................................9

About Your Phone, Battery and SIM Card

Introduces your phone, explains how to charge and maintain batteries, explains about your SIM Card...............................13

Making and Receiving Phone Calls

Explains how to make single or conference calls, how to redial, how to transfer a call, and how to end a call....................23

Using The Options Menu

Provides an explanation of the Options Menu and how to use it ..............................................................................................33

Using the Quick Access Menu

Provides an explanation of the Quick Access Menu and how to use it......................................................................................69

Accessories

Details the accessories available for use with your phone..........................................................................................................75

What To Do If...

Helps you to solve any problems that may occur.........................................................................................................................77

Index

A comprehensive Index ..................................................................................................................................................................79

The Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in technical and product specifications without prior notice.

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Safety

IMPORTANT

For the efficient and safe operation of

your wireless handheld portable

telephone, observe these guidelines.

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.

European and International agencies have set standards and
recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy.

• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) 1996

• Verband Deutscher Elektringenieure (VDE) DIN-0848

• Directives of the European Community, Directorate General V

in Matters of Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy

• National Radiological Protection Board of the United
Kingdom, GS 11, 1988

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

• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

(NCRP). Report 86

• Department of Health and Welfare Canada. Safety Code 6

These standards are based on extensive scientific review. For
example, over 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from
universities, government health agencies and industry reviewed
the available body of research to develop the updated ANSI
Standard.

The design of your phone complies with these standards when
used normally.

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorised antennas, modifications or attachments could
damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

Phone Operation

Normal Position

telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Tips on Efficient Operation

efficiently:

• Extend your antenna fully (if applicable).

• 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.

Hold the phone as you would any other

:

For your phone to operate most

:

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Batteries

! All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns

if a conductive material such as jewellery, 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 batteries are packed
with a protective battery cover; please use this cover for
storing your batteries when not in use.

Driving

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.

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:

• 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 minimise 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.

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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 using your phone while in the air.
Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone
OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “turn off two­way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn your phone OFF and do not remove the battery when 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 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.

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 in­vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag
inflates, serious injury could result.

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European Union Directives
Conformance Statement

This product is in conformance with the
requirements of the applicable EU Council
Directives.

Declarations of Conformance with the
requirements are located at:

Motorola Ltd.
European Cellular Subscriber Division
Midpoint, Alençon Link
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7PL
United Kingdom

APPROVED for connection to

telecommunications systems specified
in the instructions for use subject to

the conditions set out in them.

S/1357/4/V/503894

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About Your Phone, Battery and SIM Card

Special Keys

S Turns the phone on and off.
O Accept call, setting, option.
C Reject call, setting, option.
E Enter the Quick Access menu.
$ Press to access the Options and Phone Book menus.
<> Press to select entries and menu options .
, Press to add a phone book entry.
f Press to call Voicemail.

The Smart Button

The Smart button (=) is on the left-hand side
of your phone in-between the two volume
keys. Press it to quickly access all your Phone
Book entries, and then either scroll through
the entries using the volume buttons or press
one of the alphanumeric keys to search for a
specific name - for example, press 7 to
search for the name Pam, or press 7 four
times to search for the name Sam.

AIf a Phone Book entry does not have a

name, it will not be displayed.

If you are using the optional headset, you
can also use the Smart button to make,
answer and end calls as follows:

• To answer a call, press = for 1.5 seconds.

• To end a call, press = for 1.5 seconds and then quickly press

= again.

• To make a call, enter or recall a number and then press and
hold = for 1.5 seconds.

Volume Buttons

The Volume buttons are on the left-hand side of your phone,
above and below the Smart button. The buttons are used for
adjusting the keypad, earpiece and ringer volume. A volume
meter will display the current volume setting. The meter will
disappear after a short time, or if you press O or C.

• To adjust the keypad and earpiece volume, press the buttons
with no other features selected.

• To adjust the ringer volume, first select the ‘Adjust Ring
Volume’ option in the Phone Setup Menu and then use the
buttons to set the required volume.

The volume buttons can also be used to scroll though the Phone
Book entries after pressing the Smart button.

AIf you receive a call and you do not want to answer it

immediately, you can press either of the volume buttons to
stop the phone from ringing or vibrating. This will not
answer the call.

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The Display

The display on your phone can
show alphanumeric characters as
well as useful information
symbols.The various elements of
the display are as follows:

ABC123

rx

k
l

n

o

p

h

q

Characters are used to display messages and
telephone numbers.

Signal Strength

the bar graph, the better the signal strength.

In Use

. Displayed when a call is in progress.

Roam.

Displayed when you are registered on a

system other than your home system.

Home Zone

provider.

Short Message Service

phone has received a message. The symbol will
flash when your message storage area is full.

Voicemail Waiting Indicator

you have a voice message waiting. The availability
of this feature depends on your service provider.

Ringer On

selected. If you select the No Ring or Vibrate or the
Vibrate Only options this symbol will not be
displayed.

Battery Charge Indicator

displayed, the greater the battery charge.

. Displayed when the call ringer is

. The more segments displayed in

. Availability depends on your service

. Displayed when the

. Displayed when

. The more segments

B

...K

z

12:00

Icons are displayed when you are in the Quick
Access menu.

Indicates that a menu item is currently selected.

Real Time Clock

the time in either a 12-hour or 24-hour format.

.

The real time clock can display

In addition, when you are expected to press the O key, a
prompt will appear in the display, for example Completed.

Low Temperature Use

The liquid crystal display used in your phone will behave
differently at extremely low temperatures. You may notice that
the display responds slowly to key presses; this is to be expected
and does not affect the phone operation in any way.

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Looking After Your Phone

• Never leave your phone or battery in extreme temperatures
(over 60°C), for example behind glass in very hot, direct
sunlight.

• To clean your phone, use a moistened or antistatic cloth. Do
not use a dry or electrostatically charged cloth.

The Status Indicator

The status indicator on the top of the phone
provides you with the following
information:

Incoming Call

In Service

No Service

Roaming

Alternate Red/Green

Flashing Green

Flashing Red

Flashing Yellow

Your Battery

Charging a New Battery

New batteries are supplied in a totally uncharged state.
To ensure maximum battery performance, a new battery (or

battery that has not been used for several months) should be
charged for at least 14 hours before use.

AA new battery will require several full charge/discharge

cycles in order to achieve its optimum performance.

AA new battery, or a battery that has not been used for

several months, may cause a premature fully charged
indication. Ignore this indication and let the battery charge
for several more hours, remove and re-insert the battery
into the charger, and charge for an additional 14 hours.

Important Battery Information

! Always treat your batteries with care. See ‘Batteries’, at

the beginning of this manual.

! Never leave your battery in extremely high

temperatures (over 60°C), for example behind glass in
very hot, direct sunlight.

! Only Motorola Original Accessory batteries can be

charged in the phone or the optional desktop charger.
This is to protect you and your phone from the risks of
incorrect charging.

ADo not use lithium ion batteries at extremely low

temperatures as the maximum standby/talk time will not be
available when cold.

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To ensure that you enjoy maximum battery life and use your
battery to its fullest capacity:

• The battery should be at or near room temperature when
charging.

Handling Batteries

New batteries are supplied fitted with protective covers. These
covers must be removed before the battery can be used. Save the
covers to carry and store batteries which are not in use. Covers
prevent electrically conductive objects from making contact with
the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or
damage from a battery short circuit.

Removing the Main Battery Cover

1 Press and hold the release catch.
2 Press the battery upwards, out of its cover.

Fitting the Main Battery Cover

1 Lower the side of the battery opposite the release catch into

the cover.

2 Lower the side of the battery with the release catch into the

cover, until the catch clicks into place.

Battery Performance and Maintenance

• Best battery performance will be achieved when you regularly
charge and discharge batteries as instructed in this manual.

• Battery performance is greatly affected by network coverage.

• Set Battery Saving Mode to On (see ‘Phone Setup

Menu’) and/or Frequency of Search to Slow or Medium
(see ‘Network Selection Menu’).

• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself in
approximately one month.

• When not in use, store your battery uncharged in a cool, dark
and dry place.

Low Battery Warning

When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk time
remain, a warning signal (two double beeps) will sound, the
border of the battery symbol will begin to flash, and Low
Battery will be displayed.

When the battery is completely discharged, your phone will turn
off.

Charging Your Battery Using the Travel
Charger

The travel charger can power the phone and charge a fitted
battery.

! Ensure that the local mains voltage at your location

matches that of your travel charger.

Fit a battery onto your phone.
To charge your battery:

1 Attach the correct adapter plug to the travel charger.
2 Connect the travel charger to the phone.

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AThe connector is keyed and can only be inserted one way.

3 Insert the travel charger plug into a suitable mains power

socket.

A beep-tone is heard and the battery icon flashes when charging
begins.

AYour phone can be either on or off during charging.

The state of charging is monitored and displayed by your phone.
See ‘Battery Meter Indicators’ later in this section for details.

Desktop Charging Your Battery

AThe Desktop Charger is an optional accessory that allows

you to charge both the battery fitted in your phone and a
spare battery at the same time.

Batteries charge in about 2 to 3 hours, depending on the battery.

AIt is normal for batteries to become warm during charging.

Desktop Charger Power Supply

1 Connect the travel charger to the desktop charger socket.
2 Plug the travel charger into a standard mains socket.

Inserting Your Phone into the Charger

Insert your phone into the desktop charger as shown.

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Inserting a Spare Battery into the Charger

A spare battery can be charged on its own or at the same time as
your phone. Insert the battery into the desktop charger as
shown.

AFor maximum NiMH battery charging, you should double

the charge time.

ACharge times will increase if you make or receive phone calls

while charging.

Using the LED Status Indicators on the Charger

Front LED: Solid yellow indicates that a phone is present in the
front pocket. Use the phone to display the current charging
status. See ‘Battery Meter Indicators’.

Rear LED: This indicates the charging status of the spare battery.

Solid Red

Solid Green

Flashing Yellow

Flashing Red

The battery is in rapid charge mode.

The battery charge is greater than 90%.

The battery is waiting to be charged.

The battery is faulty and it will not charge.

Fitting a Battery to Your Phone

Position the battery as illustrated in the following diagram, and
snap-lock it into place.

Removing a Battery from Your Phone

To remove a battery, press the battery release catch and lift the
battery out, away from the phone.

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Battery Indicators

Your Motorola cellular phone includes the Motorola Expert
Performance (¢) charging system. This enables the charging
circuits in both the phone and the optional (¢) desktop
charger to communicate directly with the battery. Based on this
communication, the charger can implement the optimum
charging cycle for best performance and determine the level of
charge.

Your phone monitors and displays information about your
battery. The following message will appear on the display, as the
condition occurs:

Low Battery

Insert
Battery

Invalid
Battery

The battery charge is low. The battery should
be recharged.

No battery fitted; external power connected

This message is accompanied by a single beep.
Your phone is alerting you that you do not
have charging capabilities with this battery
even though the battery may be able to power
the phone.

The most likely reason why your charging
system does not recognise the battery is that
the battery you have purchased is not a
Motorola original battery and therefore does
not have the communications technology built
into it. All Motorola original batteries include
this communications technology.

It is recommended that you use only Motorola
original batteries, chargers and other
accessories.

Battery Meter Indicators

The battery meter displays different messages depending on the
batteries attached, and whether or not there is an external power
source. The battery meter is found in the Call Related Features
part of the Options Menu.

Charging
Battery

Fast Charge
Complete

Invalid
Battery

The battery is being charged.

Fast charging is complete.

Battery may be defective, or may not be a
Motorola original battery.

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Your SIM Card

Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card was supplied by your
Cellular Service Provider when you bought your phone. You will
not be able to make or receive calls if you do not have a SIM card
inserted in your phone.

ASome networks allow you to make emergency calls without

a SIM card inserted.

The SIM card is a ‘Smart Card’ that contains your phone number,
service details and memory for storing Phone Book numbers and
messages. You can therefore use your SIM card in someone else’s
GSM phone and you will be charged for the call.

Like a bank or credit card, you should keep your SIM card secure.
Do not bend or scratch your card and avoid exposure to static
electricity or water.

! Switch off your phone before inserting or removing the

SIM card. Failure to do so may damage the memory on
your SIM card.

SIM card Insertion

Switch off your phone by pressing S and insert the SIM card
into the SIM card tray as shown. Push the tray into the slot on the
side of the phone. If the SIM card is inserted the wrong way
round, or damaged, the Check Card message will be
displayed. Remove the SIM card, then properly re-insert it into
the phone.

If either of the Bad Card See Supplier or
Blocked See Supplier messages are displayed, contact
your Cellular Service Provider.

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SIM card Release

To remove the SIM card, slide the tray outwards from the side of
the phone and remove the SIM card.

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Making and Receiving Phone Calls

Switching the Phone On and Off

To switch the phone on or off, press and hold the S key. If
VibraCall™ is selected, the phone will vibrate when it is switched
on.

If you switch the phone on and there is no SIM card inserted, you
will be asked to insert one. Once inserted, the phone will check
that the SIM card is valid.

A number of messages will then be displayed:

• Enter PIN - a request to enter the SIM card PIN code (if
required).

• Enter Phone Unlock Code - a request to enter the phone
unlock code (if required).

• Searching... followed by a network name - as the phone
searches and then finds a suitable network to connect to.

Entering Your SIM Card PIN Code

To enter the PIN code, enter AO.
As you type in each digit of the PIN code a * character will be

displayed.
If you make a mistake, press and release the C key to remove

the last digit. Holding the C key down will remove the entire
entry.

When the PIN code is complete press the O key.
If the PIN code entered is incorrect, the warning message Wrong

PIN will be displayed, followed by Enter PIN.

! If the PIN number is entered incorrectly three times in a

row, your phone will automatically lock-up and the
Blocked message will be displayed. See ‘Unblocking
Your Phone’ for details on unblocking your phone.

The PIN code can be changed, see ‘Change SIM PIN Code’ in the
Phone Setup Menu section for more details.

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Entering Your Unlock Code

If your phone displays the message Enter Phone Unlock
Code you must enter your unlocking code by entering

BO.
The unlock code is a four digit number which is set at

manufacture to 1234. The code can be changed, see ‘Change
Unlock Code’ in the Phone Setup Menu section for more
details.

If you forget your unlock code, press the $ key. This will
display the ‘Change Unlock Code’ option. Enter O
D, enter a new unlock code, and press O.

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Making a Phone Call

To make a phone call, your phone must be switched on and
unlocked.

It will not be possible to make a phone call unless you are in an
area where there is a GSM900 or GSM1800 service. When a
service has been found, a series of rising bars, x, will
show the signal strength.

There are a number of different ways to make a phone call:

• Using the digit keys.

• Using automatic redial.

• Redialling the last number called.

• One-touch dialling a Phone Book entry*.

• Dialling a Phone Book entry*.

• Calling an embedded number in a message.

• Using the Smart button (=).

A*Your phone contains a 'phone book' that can be used to

store names and telephone numbers. See ‘What is the
Phone Book?’ for further details.

Keypad Digits

The simplest method of making a phone call is to enter the
number using the digit keys then press O.

AIf you make a mistake, press and release the C key to

remove the last digit. Holding the C key down will
remove the entire number.

Your phone will then attempt to make the phone call. The display
will show Calling to show the call attempt is being made. If
the call is not answered, pressing O, or closing the flip (models
with flip only), at this point will end the attempt.

When the phone call is answered, the display will change to
Connected for a few seconds, followed by End Call?.

To end your call press O, or close the phone.

Automatic Redial

If your call attempt does not succeed, the message Redial? will
be displayed for five seconds. Pressing O at this point will
automatically redial the phone number.

When the call is answered, you will hear a short ring tone.
The maximum number of redial attempts is set by your Cellular

Service Provider. If the phone call cannot be connected within
this maximum, the message Redial Failed will be shown.

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