Motorola PF1500 User Manual

WORD MESSAGE PAGER
E
Main InBox
u
QuickView InBox
j
News/Info InBox
t
Info-On-Demand
User's Guide
ReFLEXTM Technology
Introduction ........................................ 1
Getting Started ................................... 2
Battery Information ..............................2
Installing/Replacing the Battery..........3
Control Buttons.....................................4
Turning Your Pager On ........................5
Turning Your Pager Off ........................5
Sending a Test Page to Yourself ...........6
Backlight ...............................................6
Setting Up Your Pager..........................6
Using the Main Menu ...........................7
Time and Date .................................... 8
Setting the Time and Date ...................8
Alerts .................................................. 9
Setting the Main Alert Mode................9
Setting the News/Info Alert Mode .....10
Setting News/Info InBox Alerts .........10
Setting the Alert Volume ....................11
Reminder Alert ...................................12
Private Time ..................................... 13
Setting Private Time ..........................13
Quiet Mode ............................. ..........14
Setting Quiet Mode .............................14

Contents

Messages .........................................15
Previewing and Reading Messages ...15
Previewing Messages ......................... 15
Reading Messages .............................. 16
Replying to Messages ......................... 17
Deleting Messages.............................. 18
Deleting All Read Messages .............. 18
Advanced Messaging ......................19
Super Maildrop Messages .................. 19
Using Info-On-Demand ...................... 19
Setting News AutoPreview ................ 20
Alarms .............................................. 21
Setting the Alarm ............................... 21
Folders .............................................. 23
Using Your Main Folder..................... 23
Using Your News/Info Folder............. 24
Inboxes ............................................. 25
Using Your News/Info InBox ............. 25
Creating an InBox .............................. 25
Viewing InBox Message History........ 26
Setting InBox History ........................ 26
Moving an InBox Up/Down................ 27
Deleting an InBox............................... 27
Vital Signs ........................................ 28
Checking Vital Signs ..........................28
Checking Battery Status ....................28
Checking Message Memory Status ....28
Displaying Pager Information............28
Features ............................................ 29
Setting Key Click ................................30
Setting Transmitter Off Mode............30
Care And Maintenance ....................31
Cleaning Your Pager ...........................31
Questions? ...........................................32
Patent Information .............................32
FCC Compliance .............................. 33
Safety Information ...........................34
Electronic Devices .............................. 35
Aircraft................................................ 36
Blasting Areas .................................... 36
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ... 37
Warranty ........................................... 38
NOTES

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Motorola PF1500 word message pager. Whether receiving or responding to a message with its unique reply capabilities, the PF1500 pager can become a vital part of your business and personal life.
This booklet contains operating instructions that explain how to use your new PF1500 pager and provides helpful suggestions for first-time, as well as experienced, users.
A detachable quick reference card is included on the back cover for your convenience.

Effective Use of Your Pager

Your pager can help you keep in contact with everyone important to you. By supplying business associates, family members, and friends with your pager number, you can be contacted whenever needed.
While performing procedures:
• If you do not press a button for several seconds, the unit automatically returns to the standby mode. (To continue from where you were, simply repeat the steps necessary to return to that point.)

Getting Started

Battery Information

Your pager operates with a single AA-size alkaline battery (do not use carbon
zinc batteries). The AA-size battery also recharges the pager’s internal transmit power source.
Two AA-size batteries are provided with your pager. The first battery already installed in your pager keeps the internal transmit power source charged and may not last long. Use the second AA-size battery to replace the first AA-size battery.
A battery gauge is provided within the Vital Signs feature on the Main menu. Refer to “Checking Vital Signs” on page 28.
If cdisplays, the pager’s AA-size battery is low. Replace the AA-size battery.
INTRODUCTION
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If it has been a while since the battery was replaced, you may need to allow the pager’s internal transmit power source to charge overnight (or for a number of
GETTING STARTED
hours) to ensure proper operation of your pager.
Note: This product may contain a Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery that must be recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in all areas.
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Installing/Replacing the Battery
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Holding the pager face down, slide
Latch
Unlock
CAUTION: Note the polarity markings (+) and (-).
Do not insert the battery backwards. This causes all messages to be erased.
the latch toward the battery door. Slide the battery door in the direction of the arrow to unlatch the battery door. Lift the battery door to open.
Remove the old battery, noting the polarity.
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Insert a new battery so the positive (+) and negative (−) polarity markings on the battery match the polarity diagram near the battery compartment.
Replace the battery door cover and lock the battery door latch.

Control Buttons

Scroll Used to highlight and scroll between menu options.
!#
Select Used to select the highlighted option or to save
,
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
4
.
Back/ Backlight
changes and settings. Used to return to the preceding mode without accepting any option or changes you may have made.
Also used to access the Status screen from the Main menu and to turn on and off the backlight.

Turning Your Pager On

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Ensure that a fresh battery is properly installed as listed in “Installing/ Replacing the Battery” on page 3.
Press ,to turn your pager on. The pager emits a 4-second power-up alert, the Status screen is displayed followed by the Main menu and then goes into standby mode. If you have an unread message, 1 flashes on the Standby screen.
Note: If the pager does not turn on, see “Safety Information” on page 34.

Turning Your Pager Off

You can turn off the unit to save battery power. (Messages stored by the system while the pager is off are received by the pager if the unit is turned back on within the coverage area.)
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Turn Pager Off
?
I
Yes
to turn the pager off, or
and press ,.
@
No
to leave the pager on.
Use !# to highlight
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The options are Use !# to make your selection and press ,.

Sending a Test Page to Yourself

It’s a good idea to test your pager and service by sending a page to yourself. Start by using the phone number, web site, or email address (and a PIN, if required) your service provider gave you, then enter a short message. If you are sending a word message from a phone, an operator will assist you; otherwise, press the phone buttons to enter a numeric message or type a message and send it. While you are waiting for the message to reach your pager, refer to page 16 for information about how to read a message. If your pager does not receive the message within a few minutes, contact your service provider. After you’ve tested the pager, read the rest of this guide to learn about the many useful features of your new pager.

Backlight

In low-light conditions, press and hold . to turn on the pager’s backlight. The backlight remains illuminated until the pager times out and returns to the Standby screen.
GETTING STARTED
To turn the backlight off manually, press and hold ..
GETTING STARTED

Setting Up Your Pager

This section provides you with instructions for setting the time and date, alarm time, alert mode, News/Info Inbox alerts, etc. Access to these features is obtained through the Pager Settings menu.
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Using the Main Menu

Use the Main menu for the following functions:
•Access Main InBox
• Access QuickView InBox (If Super Maildrop services are available)
• Access News/Info InBox
• Access Info-On-Demand (If Info-On-Demand services are available)
• Access Main Folder
• Access News/Info Folder
• Delete all read messages in the InBoxes
• Change the pager settings
•Display vital signs
• Turn the pager off From the Standby screen, press ,, !, or # to view the Main menu.
Use !# to highlight the desired feature/option, and then press ,.

Time and D ate

Setting the Time and Date

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Press ,, !, or #to display the Main menu.
Pager Settings
Use !#to highlight
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Use !# to highlight
Use !#to change the hour. Press , to advance to the minutes and use !# to set the correct time.
Press , to advance to the date, use !# to set the correct date.
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When the year has been set, press , to accept changes and return to the Pager Settings menu. At any time, press . to escape without saving changes.
:
M
Set Time & Date
and press ,.
and press ,.
TIME AND DATE
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Alerts

Setting the Main Alert Mode

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Press ,, !, or #to display the Main menu.
Pager Settings
Use !# to highlight
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Use !# to highlight
Use !# to scroll through the list of available alert options and highlight your selection, then press ,. To sample an alert without selecting, press and hold ,.
• If an audible alert is selected, l displays on the Status screen. If vibrate is selected, k displays on the Status screen. If silent is selected, an alert icon does not appear on the Status screen.
• When the battery is low, alerts are shortened.
: L
Main Alert
and press ,.
and press ,.
ALERTS

Setting the News/Info Alert Mode

Your pager provides the ability to set alert modes for information messages differently than for personal messages to distinguish between message types. You can set a unique alert for the News/Info InBox.
To set your information services alert mode:
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Pager Settings
Use !# to highlight
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Use !# to highlight
Use !# to scroll through the list of available alert options and highlight your selection, then press ,.
:
News/Info Alert
L
and press ,. and press ,.
ALERTS
Setting News/Info InBox Alerts
Your pager provides the ability to set an alert mode for each information inbox.
To set an information inbox alert mode:
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
News/Info InBox
Use !# to highlight
j
and press ,.
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Use !# to highlight the information inbox for which you want to set an alert, then press and hold ,.
Set InBox Alert
Use !# to highlight
Use !# to scroll through the list of available alert options and highlight your selection, then press ,.
L
and press ,.
Setting the Alert Volume
å
Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
:
Use !# to highlight
ê
Use !#to highlight
Use !# to set the volume. Moving the volume indicator to the right or left raises or lowers the volume respectively.
Press , to save the setting and return to the Pager Settings menu.
ñ
To sample the alert volume, press and hold ,.
Pager Settings
Alert Volume
<
and press ,.
and press ,.
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Reminder Alert

When this feature is turned on, it causes the pager to generate periodic reminder alerts when there are unread personal messages in the pager. The pager does not emit reminder alerts for News messages, or messages with an alert setting of None. The reminder alert is a chirp if the alert option was set for any audible alert or the alert is a short vibration if set to vibrate alert. The reminder alert is a chirp followed by a 1 second vibration if set to chirp and vibrate. The reminder alert is a 2 second vibration followed by a chirp if set to vibrate and beep.
ALERTS
ALERTS
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Private Time

Setting Private Time
Private Time mode allows you to select a time period during which the pager receives messages and performs all functions, but without any audible or vibrating notification.
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Use !# to highlight : Pager Settings and press ,.
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Use !# to highlight h Set Private Time and press ,.
Press ,. to move to the hour digit and use !# to set the start and end time (set hour, minute, AM/PM) that you want for private time.
Press ,. to save your changes. To exit without saving changes, press ..
Note: When private time is set, h appears on your Status screen. When private time is active, the l or k are not displayed on your Status screen.
PRIVATE TIME

Quiet Mode

Setting Quiet Mode
When active, Quiet Mode allows you to temporarily override audible pager alerts. All audible alerts are changed to vibrator alerts.
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Pager Settings
Use !# to highlight
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Use !# to highlight
The options are press ,.
If the current main alert setting is audible or vibrate, a flashing k displays on the Status screen. If the main alert is set to silent, an alert icon does not display on the Status screen.
QUIET MODE
:
Quiet Mode
k
On, or @ Off
?
and press ,.
and press ,.
. Use !# to highlight your selection and

Mess ages

Previewing and Reading Messages

• When you receive a personal or information service message, the Status screen displays and the unit alerts according to the Main or News/ Information Alert setting. A flashing E or j displays on the Main menu indicating which type of message has been received.
• To stop the alert, press any button. The 1 on the Standby screen and E or j on the Main menu flash until you have read all received personal or news/info service messages.
• If reminder alerts were preset, the unit periodically alerts to remind you of any unread personal messages.
Previewing Messages
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Use !# to highlight E or j (or u if QuickView InBox is turned on) and press , to display a list of the first 4 messages.
If you have more than 4 messages, use !# to move to any message listing. S displays next to any message you previously previewed and read.
\ displays when a reply was successful. [ displays when a reply was unsuccessful. ^ displays next to any unread personal message with custom reply choices
attached.
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MESSAGES
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Reading Messages
If your pager has Reply capability, please refer to the Reading Message
instructions presented in “Replying to Messages” on page 17.
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To read a message (while previewing), use !# to highlight the desired message.
Press , to read the selected message.
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Use !#to scroll through the text of a message or press , to page through the message.
Note: If pre-set, the time and date displays as the last line of each message.
At the end of the message a highlighted menu bar is displayed. Press , to move or delete the message, or press . to return to the Message Preview screen.
MESSAGES
At any time, while previewing or reading, press and hold , to access a pop­up menu with Next Message, Delete, and Move options. If you are reading an information service message, the pop-up menu also gives you a Create InBox option (refer to “Creating an InBox” on page 25).
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Replying to Messages

If this service is available on your pager, follow the instructions below to reply to a personal message:
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While previewing or reading a message, press and hold , to access a pop­up menu with Reply, Move, and Delete options, or select the highlighted menu bar at the bottom of the message.
Press , to choose b pre-programmed reply messages for you to choose from.
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Use !#to scroll through the list of pre-programmed reply messages.
With your reply message choice highlighted, press , to send the message that you have selected. Your pager displays the confirmation message:
MESSAGE TRANSMITTING
Note: g flashes next to the message to indicate that the reply is in progress.
If the message reply was successful, \ displays before the message on the Message Preview screen. If the message reply was unsuccessful, [ displays before the message on the Message Preview screen.
Reply to Message
.
. Your pager displays a list of
MESSAGES

Deleting Messages

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At the end of each message is a Next/Move/Delete menu bar. (Next/ Reply/Move/Delete if reply service is available.) Press , and use !#
to move to
Delete Message
J
To exit without deleting or moving the message, press ..
and press , again.

Deleting All Read Messages

All read messages in the inboxes can be deleted. Messages in your Main and News/Info folders are not affected by this action.
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Press ,, !, or #to display the Main menu.
J
Use # to highlight
MESSAGES
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Use !# to highlight either
Delete Messages
?
Yes
or
@
No
and press ,.
and press ,.

Advanced Messaging

Super Maildrop Messages

The super maildrop feature allows your pager to receive information service messages that are organized into categories and topics. Your pager is capable of receiving up to 64 topics divided among up to 16 categories. For example, your service provider may provide an information service category called Sports that contains the topics Football, Baseball, and Basketball.
Note: Super Maildrop InBoxes are displayed as News/Info InBox.
Note: Certain models may not support Super Maildrop. Check with your
service provider to determine if Super Maildrop is supported.

Using Info-On-Demand

The info-on-demand feature provides you with the ability to request information for particular subjects at will. This information is sent to your pager as a personal message. To request information:
nfo-On-Demand
å
At the Main menu, use !# to highlight t press ,.
Use !# to highlight the desired subject and press , to send your request.
I
and
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ADVANCED MESSAGING
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After you send your request, Request Transmitting is displayed on the Status screen, and the pager returns to the Topic InBox list.
While the pager retrieves the requested information, the icon for the corresponding subject flashes. When the request is complete, the subject icon stops flashing (or Request Failed is displ ayed on the s tatus screen accompanied by an alert if the request was unsuccessful). If the request was successfully sent to the system the pager receives a message (typically within
2-3 minutes). See “Reading Messages” on page 16.
Note: Please check with your paging service provider to determine if your pager’s Info-On-Demand feature is supported.

Setting News AutoPreview

When this feature is turned on, it causes the pager to automatically jump to the News/Info InBox when you press !, # or , after receiving an information service message.
Pager Settings
:
and press ,.
. Use !# to highlight your selection and
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å
At the Main menu, use !# to highlight press ,.
News AutoPreview
?
w
On,
@ Off
or
ADVANCED MESSAGING
Use !# to highlight
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The options are press ,.
and

Alarms

The alarm can be set for either a specific time and date, or it can be used as a daily alarm.
Setting the Ala rm
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Use !# to highlight : Pager Settings and press ,.
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Use !#to highlight K Set Alarm and press ,.
The alarm on Wand alarm off V symbols indicate the status of the alarm. The alarm status can be changed when the symbol is highlighted by pressing !#.
Press , to advance to the hour. Use the !# buttons to enter the hour setting.
ñ
Press , to advance to the minutes setting. Use the same steps to set the minutes, AM/PM/24hr setting, and the date.
ò
After all settings have been entered, press , to save the changes and return to the Pager Settings menu.
ALARMS
ô
At any time, press and hold , to save the changes and return to the Pager Settings menu.
õ
At any time, press . to escape without saving changes.
• To set a Daily Alarm, increment the month (or day) field past 12 (or 31) to display --/--/-- .
• If an alarm is set, K displays on the Status screen. To silence an alarm, press any key.
• To turn off a previously set alarm and retain its time and date, use !# to change the alarm status to off V, and then press ,.
ALARMS

Folders

Using Your Main Folder

Use your folder to save personal messages. To move any message from the
Move to Folder
main inbox to the Main folder, press , and select viewing a message.
Messages in your folder can be deleted individually but are protected from the Delete Messages function on the Main menu and from automatic deletion
when the unit’s memory is full.
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Use !# to highlight D Main Folder and press ,.
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If you have more than 4 messages, use !# to scroll through your messages.
To read a message, perform the steps under “Reading Messages” on page 16; to delete a message, perform the steps under “Deleting Messages” on page 18.
D
after
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FOLDERS
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Using Your News/Info Folder

Use your news/info folder to save news/info messages. To move any message from the news/info inbox to the folder, press , and select
Move to Folder
D
Messages in your folder can be deleted but are protected from the Delete Messages function on the Main menu and from automatic deletion when the
unit’s memory is full.
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Use !# to highlight
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Use !# to highlight the inbox or message to access, then press ,.
To read a message, perform the steps under “Reading Messages” on page 16;
FOLDERS
to delete a message, perform the steps under “Deleting Messages” on page 18.
Note: Certain models may not support the News/InfoFolder. Check with your service provider to determine if News/InfoFolder is supported.
after viewing a message.
News/Info Folder
D
and press ,.
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Inboxes

Using Your News/Info InBox

Your pager is capable of receiving two types of information service messages: regular information service messages and super maildrop information service messages. The following sections contain information and instructions specific to regular information service messages. For information and instructions specific to super maildrop information service messages, refer
to “Super Maildrop Messages” on page 19.

Creating an InBox

Your pager provides you with the capability to create an inbox for any information service message for which no information service inbox currently exists.
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Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
News/Info InBox
Use !# to highlight
ê
Use !# to highlight the information service message for which you want to create an inbox, then press and hold ,.
Use !# to highlight
j
Create InBox
n
and press ,.
and press ,.
INBOXES

Viewing InBox Message History

After an information service inbox has been created, all messages received
at the same address/sub-address are stored in the inbox. The InBox History feature, allows the user to specify the number of messages to store in the inbox before overwriting them with new messages.

Setting InBox History

News/Info InBox
å
At the Main menu, use !# to highlight press ,.
Use !# to highlight the desired inbox, then press and hold ,.
ê
Use !# to highlight v Set InBox History, then press ,.
• The current selection is highlighted.
INBOXES
Use !# to highlight the new selection and then press ,.
• The option selected determines how many messages are retained in the corresponding inbox before older messages are replaced by new messages.
j
, and then

Moving an InBox Up/Down

Your pager provides the ability to position your inboxes in the order of your preference. To move an inbox up or down:
å
Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
News/Info InBox
Use !# to highlight
ê
Use !# to highlight the desired inbox, then press and hold ,.
Use !# to highlight either and press ,.
j
o
Move InBox Up
, and then press ,.
Move InBox Down
p
or

Deleting an InBox

å
Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
News/Info InBox
Use !# to highlight
ê
Use !# to highlight the inbox to be deleted, then press and hold ,.
Use !# to highlight
Use !# to highlight
• If you selected
• If you selected
j
Delete InBox
J
Yes
?
Yes
?
, the inbox is deleted and
No
@
, the pager displays the InBox Menu Options screen.
or
@
No
and press ,.
and press ,.
and press ,.
INBOX DELETED
displ ays.
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Vital Signs

Checking Vital Signs

The Vital Signs feature options include displays for the current status of the
battery, message memory, and information “about” your pager.
å
Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Vital Signs
Use !# to highlight
INBOXES

Checking Battery Status

Use !# to highlight c
• The percentage of remaining battery power is displayed.

Checking Message Memory Status

Use !# to highlight
VITAL SIGNS
• The amount of memory used for both personal and News/Info messages is displayed.

Displaying Pager Information

Use !# to highlight ^
• Information about your paging unit is displayed.
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;
Battery
=
Message Memory
About
and then press ,.
and press ,.
and press ,.
and press ,.

Features

Low Battery Indicator: A c displays on the fourth line of the Status screen at the onset of a low battery condition.
Message Status: If turned on, the third line of the Status screen displays text messages that indicate carrier-specific service modes. Refer to your service provider literature.
Updated Message: If your pa ger i s confi gur ed to save m e ssag es r ecei ved wi th errors, occurs. This display indicates that the message has been retransmitted to your pager to correct previously received errors.
Out of Range: If programmed, ] displays whenever you are out of your coverage area. Upon returning to your coverage area, ] no longer displays
on the Status screen. Refer to“Battery Information” on page 2 if your pager’s internal battery is low.
Memory Full Indicator: When the pager’s main message memory is full,
MEMORY FULL
• When the pager’s memory is full, the pager automatically deletes your
UPDATED
oldest messages (read messages first, then unread messages) to make room for new messages.
displays at the beginning of the message when an update
displays on the second line of the Status scre en.
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FEATURES

Setting Key Click

When this feature is turned on and the pager is in audible mode, a “click” is emitted whenever a button is pressed. The click is not heard when the pager is in quiet mode.
å
Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Pager Settings
Use !# to highlight
ê
Use !# to highlight
The options are press ,.
: <
On, or @ Off
?
and press ,.
Key Click
and press ,.
. Use !# to highlight your selection and

Setting Transmitter Off Mode

When the transmitter is turned off, your pager cannot send message replies.
FEATURES
However, your pager can receive messages.
å
Press ,, !, or # to display the Main menu.
Pager Settings
: a
? Yes
Transmitter Off
@No
, or
. Use !# to make your selection and
and press ,.
and press ,.
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Use !# to highlight
ê
Use !# to highlight
The options are press ,.

Care And Maintenance

The PF1500 pagers are durable, reliable, and can provide years of dependable service; however, they are precision electronic products. Water and moisture, excessive heat, and extreme shock may damage the pager. Do not expose your pager to these conditions. If repair is required, the Motorola Service Organization, staffed with specially trained technicians, offers repair and maintenance facilities throughout the world. You can protect your pager purchase with an optional extended warranty covering parts and labor. For more information about warranties, please contact either your paging service provider, retailer, or Motorola, Inc. at 1-800-548-9954. For repairs, call Motorola, Inc. at 1-800-548-9954 in the U.S. or 1-800-323-9685 in Canada. In the U.S., to contact Motorola, Inc. on your TTY, call 1-800-793-7834.

Cleaning Your Pager

To clean smudges and grime from the exterior of your pager, use a soft, non­abrasive cloth moistened in a mild soap and water solution. Use a second cloth moistened in clean water to wipe the surface clean. Do not immerse in water. Do not use alcohol or other cleaning solutions.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Questions?

If you have any questions about the use of your Motorola pager, call 1-800-5489954 or 1-800-793-7834 (TTY) in the U.S. If you have questions about your paging service, contact your paging service provider. For information about other Motorola products, please visit our web site at www.motorola.com.

Patent Information

This pager is manufactured under one or more Motorola U.S. Patents. A partial listing of these patents is provided on the inside surface of the battery door. Other patents covering this product are pending.
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FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FCC COMPLIANCE

Safety Information

Read this information before using a wearable two-way paging device.
First introduced in 1995, the two-way pager is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic products ever developed. With it you can stay in contact with your family, your office, information services, and others.
For the safe and efficient operation of your two-way pager, observe these guidelines:
Your two-way pager is a radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) energy.
The two-way pager transmitter operates in the frequency range of 896MHz to 902 MHz, and the receiver operates in the range of 929 MHz to 942 MHz. It utilizes commonly used frequency modulation (FM) techniques.The unit transmits at a power level of 0.15W for short periods of time (from 0.016 to
0.160 seconds). Transmissions occur infrequently and usually follow within a few seconds of a page that has been received or when the unit is first turned on.
SAFETY INFO RMATION
In 1991, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and in 1992, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), updated the 1982 ANSI Standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF energy.
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Over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industry, after reviewing the available body of research, developed this updated standard. In March, 1993, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed the adoption of this updated Standard. The design of your two-way pager complies with this updated Standard.
You may choose to turn the transmitter in your two-way pager OFF at any
time. Refer to “Setting Transmitter Off Mode” on page 30.

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy, however, RF energy from two-way pagers may effect inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
Check with the manufacturer or it’s representative to determine if the following equipment or systems are adequately shielded from external RF energy:
• Motor Vehicle electronic and entertainment systems (standard and any add-on equipment).
• Medical Equipment, hospital or personal (such as pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.).
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Turn your two-way pager OFF in health care facilities when any regulation posted in the areas instructs you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Aircraft

Current regulations prohibit the use of certain types of portable electronic devices (PEDs) on board commercial aircraft, due to the potential for interference with navigational and communications equipment.
• The following devices may not be operated at any time on aircraft: two-way transmitting pagers; commercial two-way transmitters (walkie-talkies); and devices designed to radiate RF energy on a specific frequency.
• The following may be operated when the aircraft is at the gate with the boarding door open, or, at the captain’s discretion only, when the aircraft is away from the gate during extended ground time: cellular telephones.
Conventional one-way pagers may be operated at all times.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your unit OFF when in a
SAFETY INFO RMATION
“blasting area” or in areas posted “Turn off two-way radio”. Construction crews often use remote control RF devices to set off explosives.
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Potentially Explosive Atmosp heres

Do not allow your two-way pager to be within the proximity of any potentially explosive atmospheres. It is rare, but your two-way pager may generate sparks. Two-way pagers have internal electronic circuits which may be operational even when the device is turned off or the battery removed.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked and include the following:
• Gas stations
• Below deck on boats
• Fuel or chemical transfer/storage facilities
• Areas where air may contain chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders
• Any area where you would normally be advised to turn off your motor vehicle.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your two-way pager. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

Warranty

ONE (1) YEAR STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY AND PROVISIONS (U.S.A. ONLY)
Motorola warrants the pager against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period of time specified below. This express warranty is extended by Motorola, 1500 Gateway Blvd., Boynton Beach, Florida 33426 to the original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party.
This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA’s responsibilities regarding the pager. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PART ICULAR PURPOSE. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION CHOSEN. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MOTOROLA PAGER, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
W ARRANTY
Motorola pagers are shipped from the factory with a standard limited warranty of one (1) year on parts and labor from date of purchase by the original end user purchaser, based on proof of purchase. In the event of a defect, malfunction, or failure to conform to specifications during the warranty period, Motorola, at its option, will either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of the pager. Repair, at Motorola’s option, may include the replacement of parts or boards with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards. Replaced parts and boards are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period. (continued)
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND PROVISIONS (U.S.A. ONLY) continued
All parts and boards removed in the replacement process shall become the property of Motorola. This warranty does not cover defects, malfunctions, performance failures or damages to the unit resulting from use in other than its normal and customary manner, misuse, accident or neglect, the use of non-conforming parts, or improper alterations or repairs. This warranty does not cover wear and tear on covers or housings, nor the coverage or range over which the pager will receive signals.
For information on how to receive service on Motorola pagers or covered accessories, call 1-800-548-9954 or 1-800-793-7834 (TTY). Pager warranty will be VOID if any of the following conditions occur:
• Pagers that are incomplete such as those in which boards or components are missing and/
or incompatible.
• Pagers whose serial numbers do not match on the boards, or pagers in which the board
serial numbers don’t match the housing.
• Pagers that have been opened by, or had work performed by, anyone other than a Motorola
authorized pager service center.
• Pagers received with non-conforming or non-Motorola housings or parts.
Flat rate repair fees apply to pagers and accessories not covered under warranty.
STATE LAW RIGHTS
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS , TH E REF O RE T HE AB OV E L I M ITATI ONS O R EX C LU SI O NS M AY NOT APPLY. Thi s warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
NOTES
W ARRANTY
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Personal Numbers

Use the spaces provided below to write down your pager and personal identification number (PIN), and the number of your service provider. Additional spaces have been provided to write down the pager and PIN of your family and friends.
Service Provider Pager Number and PIN
Family and Friends Pager Number and PIN
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All Rights Reserved.
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