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Manual number: 6809517A84
Software Version NL-BP_C_03.2E.00R, MP_BSP_C_04.09.90I_N_P3.0
Sprint and Nextel have come together offering you more choice
and flexibility to do whatever you want, just about whenever you
want.
This powerful combination brings you access to more
products, more services, and more of what you need, to do
more of what you want. Welcome to a future full of
possibility. Welcome to the new Sprint.
Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint.
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Introduction
This Getting Started Guide introduces you to Sprint Service and
all the features of your new device. It’s divided into four
sections:
⽧ Section 1: Getting Started
⽧ Section 2: Using Your Device
⽧ Section 3: Sprint Service Features
⽧ Section 4: Safety, Warranty, and Legal Information
Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of
your new device and service. The Table of Contents and Index
will also help you quickly locate specific information.
You'll get the most out of your device if you read each sec tion.
However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply
locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to
that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you'll
be ready to use your device in no time.
User Guide
Note:
WAR NI NG!
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Because of updates in device software, this printed
guide may not be the most current version for your
device. Visit www.sprint.com and click Support to access
the most recent version of the guide.
Please refer to the Important Safety Information section
on page 138 to find information that will help you safely
use your device. Failure to read and follow the Important
Safety Information in this device guide may result in
serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Section 1
Getting Started
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
⽧ Getting Started With Sprint Service
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail
⽧ Sprint Account Passwords
⽧ Getting Help
Setting up service on your new device is quick and easy. This
section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your
device, set up your voicemail, establish passwords, and
contact Sprint for assistance with your wireless service.
2Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Getting Started With Sprint Service
Setting Up Your Device
1. Install the battery (if necessary).
䡲 Press the release button and remove the battery
cover from the back of the device.
䡲 Insert the battery into the opening, making sure the
connectors align. Gently press down to secure the
battery.
䡲 Replace the battery cover and press down until you
hear a click.
2. Press and hold the Power/E nd key (O) to turn the device
on.
䡲 If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for
Sprint service, and go to the Home screen.
䡲 If your device is not yet activated, you will see the
activation display. Follow the onscreen instructions
to activate your device.
For assistance with phone activation, call Sprint Customer
Note:
Service at 1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681) from any
other phone.
3. Make your first call.
䡲 Use your keypad to enter a phone number.
䡲 Press the Call/Answer Key (N).
Setting Up Service
Your device's battery should have enough charge to turn on,
Note:
find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You
should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. See
“Charging the Battery” on page 27 for details.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service3
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Unanswered phone calls are automatically transferred to
your voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off.
Therefore, you may want to set up your voicemail and
personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. From the Home screen, press and hold 1.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲 Create your passcode.
䡲 Record your name announcement.
䡲 Record your greeting.
䡲 Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch
Message Access (a feature that lets you access
messages simply by pressing and holding
bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode).
Voicemail Passcode
Note:
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your
voicemail account, Sprint recommends that you enable your
voicemail passcode.
For more information about using your voicemail, see
“Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 117.
1,
4Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your
personal account information, your voicemail account, and
your data services account. To ensure that no one else has
access to your information, you need to create passwords to
protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user
name and password when you sign on to
(Click Need to register for access? to get started.) If you are not
the account owner (if someone else receives the invoice for
your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at
www.sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you
set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on
page 4 for more information on your voicemail password.
Sprint Power Vision Password
You may elect to set up a Sprint Power Vision password. This
optional password can be used to authorize the purchase of
Premium Services content
For additional information, or to change your passwords, sign
on to
www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at
1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681).
.
www.sprint.com.
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service5
Getting Help
Visitwww.sprint.com
You can go online to:
䢇 Access your account information.
䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your
Sprint service plan).
䢇 View and pay your bill.
䢇 Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint online billing
and automatic payment.
䢇 Purchase accessories.
䢇 Shop for the latest phones or devices.
䢇 View other Sprint service plans and options.
䢇 Learn more about Sprint Power Vision and other great
products like games, ringers, screen savers, and more.
Reaching Sprint Customer Service
You can reach Sprint Customer Service many different ways:
䢇 Dial
䢇 Sign on to your account at www.sprint.com.
䢇 Call us toll-free at 1-800-SPRINT1 (1-800-777-4681).
Receiving Account Balance Information
For your convenience, your device gives you access to account
balance information on your Sprint account. You can also use
your device to pay your bill and check your current minutes.
To access your account balance or pay your bill:
䊳 Press
and then press N on your device.
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and then press N.
*3
6Section 1A: Setting Up Service
To ch ec k yo ur mi nu te s:
䊳 Press
and then press the Call/Answer key (N).
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Sprint 411
You have access to a variety of services and information
through Sprint 411, including residential, business, and
government listings; movie listings or show times; driving
directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event
information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call
at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411 and you are billed
for airtime.
To call Sprint 411:
䊳 Press
411
and then press the Call/Answer key (N).
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when placing
collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone
calling card or to a third party.
To access Operator Services:
䊳 Press
For more information or to see the latest in products and
services, visit us online at
and then press the Call/Answer key (N).
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www.sprint.com.
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service7
8Section 1A: Setting Up Service
Section 2
Using Your Device
Section 2A
About Your Device
In This Section
⽧ Features of Your Device
⽧ Getting More Information
Your device is packed with features that simplify your life
and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and
information that are important to you. This section lists some of
the great features of your device and tells you where to get
more information on using it.
10Section 2A: About Your Device
Features of Your Device
Congratulations on the purchase of your MOTO Q 9c by
Motorola. Your new device is lightweight, easy-to-use, and
reliable, and it offers many significant features and service
options. The following list previews some of those features
and provides page numbers where you can find out more:
䢇 Dual band (800/1900 digital MHz) allows you to make
and receive calls while on the Sprint National Network
and to roam on other networks where Sprint has
implemented roaming agreements.
䢇 Full QWERTY keyboard lets you enter text easily (see
POP3/IMAP4, Microsoft® Exchange, and Good Mobile
Messaging™ (page 65).
䢇 The synchronization features give you many ways to
synchronize your device with your computer: You can sync
wirelessly, using Microsoft® ActiveSync® 4.5 or later (on
Windows XP or prior versions of Windows) or Microsoft®
Windows Mobile Device Center (on Vista) with Microsoft®
Exchange Server 2003 or later, or using a Bluetooth®
connection; you can sync directly using the Motorola mini
USB data cable (page 58).
䢇 SMS Text Messaging provides quick and convenient
messaging capabilities (page 123).
䢇 The address book lets you store as many contacts as
available memory will hold. Both the address book and
calendar can be synchronized with the Microsoft
Outlook® contacts and calendar feature on your
computer (page 102).
䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with fewer key
presses (page 51).
About Your Device
Section 2A: About Your Device11
䢇 The miniSD card slot lets you expand your device’s
memory to hold whatever you need (page 29).
䢇 Bluetooth® capabilities let you pair your device to other
Bluetooth devices, including mono and stereo headsets
and handsfree devices. You may also pair with a personal
computer or handheld device for dial-up networking,
using your device as a wireless modem (page 108).
䢇 The built-in camera allows you to take full-color digital
pictures and videos (page 87).
䢇 The media player allows you to enjoy video clips and
listen to audio files with your device (page 96).
䢇 Internet Explorer Mobile lets you browse the Internet
(page 99).
䢇 Your device’s internet connection sharing capabilities let
you use your device as a modem for your laptop computer
(page 130).
䢇 Sprint Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by
saying a name or the digits of a phone number
(page 135).
䢇 Voice recognition software lets you place calls and
perform quick tasks just by using your voice (page 111).
12Section 2A: About Your Device
Getting More Information
In addition to this Getting Started Guide, there are many
resources you can go to for more information:
䢇 If you need help while using your device, go to the Home
screen and press Start (left softkey). Then select Help.
䢇 For detailed information on setting up email on your
device, see the Setting Up Email guide that came with
your device.
䢇 For more information on using ActiveSync, choose Help
from the ActiveSync menu bar when ActiveSync is open
on your computer.
䢇 For information on obtaining and installing certificates on
to your device, see the Motorola Q 9c Support Web site at
http://www.motorola.com/support/Q9c.
䢇 For more support information, see the Motorola Q 9c
Support Web site at
http://www.motorola.com/support/Q9c.
You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support
Center at 1-800-657-7576 (United States and Canada) or
1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing
impaired).
䢇 Motorola Software Update is an easy and convenient way
to update your device to the latest available software.
Access the tool and check for updates at
http://www.hellomoto.com/update.
䢇 For questions about your account or features available on
the network, contact Sprint or visit
www.sprint.com for the
latest information and help.
About Your Device
Section 2A: About Your Device13
Section 2B
Getting to Know Your Device
In This Section
⽧ You r D ev ic e
⽧ Accessories
⽧ Turni ng Your Devic e On a nd Off
⽧ Using the Battery and Charger
⽧ Inserting and Removing a miniSD Card
Your device packs a wealth of features into a sleek design. This
section describes all the basic physical features of your device
and how to use them.
14Section 2B: Getting to Know Your Device
Your Device
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CAPS
Fn
5. Call/Answer
3. Center
2. Navigation
6. Home Key
7. Alt/Function
8. Microphone
9. Message/Display
15. Power/End
17. Right
4. Left Softkey
16. Undo/Back
14. Enter Key
13. Caps Key
12. Speakerphone/
Off Key
11. Camera Key
Voice Recognition
10. Space Key
Key
Key
Key
Key
Key
1. Earpiece
Select Key
Softkey
Key
18. Light
Sensor
Front View of Your Device
Section 2B: Getting to Know Your Device15
Your D e v ice
Side Views of Your Device
22. Thumb Wheel
21. Undo/Back
19. Memory Card Slot
20. Mini-USB Port
Button
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S
P
A
C
Fn
Fn
16Section 2B: Getting to Know Your Device
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Back View of Your Device
28. Headset Jack
25. Camera
27. Battery Door
26. Speakers
Flash
Release
Button
23. Camera
Lens
24. Light
Sensor
Your D e v ice
Section 2B: Getting to Know Your Device17
Key Functions
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated
prompts.
2. Navigation Key (S) scrolls through the device’s menu
options and highlights items on the display. Use it to
move up, down, left, and right.
3. Center Select Key (s) selects the highlighted item when
navigating through a menu or around the display.
4. Left Softkey lets you select actions and menu items
appearing on the bottom left of the display screen.
5. Call/Answer Key (N) allows you to place or receive calls,
answer Call Waiting, and use Three-Way Calling.
6. Home Key (X) returns you to the Home screen and
gives you a shortcut to some frequently used functions.
Press the Home key (X) to return to the Home screen.
Press and hold the Home key (X) to display a Quick List
of frequently used functions.
7. Alt/Function Key (\) allows you to type the alternate
character on any key.
8. Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
9. Message/Display Off Key () — Press this key to go to
your message Inbox. Press and hold this key to turn of
your display.
10. Space Key enters a space when you are entering text.
11. Camera Key (e) allows you to activate the built-in
camera and take pictures and videos.
12. Speakerphone/Voice Recognition Key (A) — Press this
key to turn the speakerphone on during a call. Press and
hold this key to activate voice recognition.
18Section 2B: Getting to Know Your Device
13. Caps Key (Â) allows you to change between uppercase,
lowercase, and caps lock within a text input mode.
14. Enter Key (Á) starts a new line of text. When you are not
in text entry mode, it selects the highlighted item when
navigating through a menu or around the display.
15. Power/End Key (O) powers your device on and off and
ends a call. Press and hold O for two seconds to turn
your device on or off. Press O
end most programs and return to the Home screen.
to end a call. Press Oto
16. Undo/Back Key (À) deletes characters from the display in
text entry mode. When you are not in text entry mode,
it takes you to the previous screen or menu. This has the
same function as the Undo/Back button on the side of
your device.
17. Right Softkey lets you select actions and menu items
appearing on the bottom right of the display screen.
18. Light Sensor detects ambient light. This enables your
device to measure the available light and adjust the
screen brightness.
19. Memory Card Slot is where you insert a miniSD
(Secure Digital) memory card to expand the device’s
available memory space.
20. Mini-USB Port allows you to plug in the battery charger
or a mini-USB cable. It is not a headset jack.
21. Undo/Back Button takes you to the previous screen or
menu. This has the same function as the Undo/Back key
on the keypad.
22. Thumb Wheel scrolls through and selects menu options
and highlights items on the display. Turn the thumb
wheel to scroll. Press it to select the highlighted item. It
also controls Master volume. Press and hold and then
turn the thumb wheel to adjust the earpiece, speaker, or
headset volume.
Your D e v ice
Section 2B: Getting to Know Your Device19
23. Camera Lens lets you capture clear pictures and videos.
24. Light Sensor adjusts the brightness of the display under
different lighting conditions for better screen visibility.
25. Camera Flash helps illuminate the pictures you take.
26. Speakers play ringers and alarms and provide stereo-
quality sound for speakerphone and audio playback.
27. Battery Door Release Button lets you open the battery
door.
28. Headset Jack lets you connect an optional stereo headset
to your device.
Accessories
Your device comes with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery, a
charger, and a mini-USB data cable.
Various accessories are available for use with your
MOTO Q 9c, including miniSD (Secure Digital) memory cards,
stereo headsets, cases, vehicle power chargers, hands-free
accessories, and more.
To order additional accessories, go to
1-888-242-4187, or stop by any Sprint Store. For information
on Sprint Store locations, go to
It is best to carry your device in approved holsters or cases to
Note:
avoid damage when placing it in your pockets, purses, or
bags.
www.sprint.com, call
www.sprintstorelocator.com.
20Section 2B: Getting to Know Your Device
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
To tu rn you r d evi ce on :
䊳 Press and hold the Power/En d key (O) for
approximately two seconds or until the display turns on.
As your device connects to the network, you see a connecting
message. You may be required to enter identifying
information to use your device or to access specific features.
Turning Your Device Off
To turn your device off:
䊳 Press and hold the Power/End key (O) for three seconds
until you see the powering down animation on the
display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the
battery is charging).
Your D e v ice
Section 2B: Getting to Know Your Device21
Using the Battery and Charger
WAR NIN G!
Use only Sprint-approved or Motorola-approved
batteries and chargers with your device. The failure to
use a Sprint-approved or Motorola-approved battery and
charger may increase the risk that your device will
overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious
bodily injury, death, or property damage.
Sprint-approved or Motorola-approved batteries and
accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through
Motorola; or call 1-888-242-4187 to order. They’re also
available at
www.sprint.com — click Accessories.
Battery Capacity
Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It
allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained.
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode,
Note:
browser use, and other variables may affect battery life.
Be sure to watch the battery level indicator and charge the
battery before it runs out of power.
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