Motorola Startac 6500 User Manual

Welcome

Congratulations! As the proud owner of a state-of-the-art Motorola cellular phone, product superiority is yours.

All Motorola cellular phones are designed and manufactured to meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and world-class quality standards. During development, our laboratory testing team took the StarTAC

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cellular phone through its paces. They cooked it, steamed it, shook it, shocked it, dusted it and dropped it—and the phone still worked! We are confident that the one you purchased will meet your own exacting standards.

Thank you for choosing Motorola and, by all means, enjoy your StarTAC

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phone!

Contents

Introduction

ContentsThe Works

What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Basics

Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Smart Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Placing and Ending Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing Your Own Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Redialing Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Basic Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Introducing the Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Learn to monitor the length of your calls

Setting Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Learn to personalize your phone’s tones

Lock/Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Learn to restrict access to your phone

Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Learn to adjust your phone’s operation

Reference Information

Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Using Memory

Introduction to Using Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Recalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

What’s New?

What would you say to a telephone that’s smaller than your wallet? Hard to believe… if you hadn’t already seen it with your own eyes. The company that brought you the world’s first commercially available portable cellular telephone has done it again!

Motorola is proud to present the first generation of wearable phones. Breakthrough technologies bring you a phone so innovative it challenges the status quo. The StarTAC cellular phone is 23% lighter than our previous record holder, and a full 45% smaller! Just look what’s in store:

Miniaturized Batteries

StarTAC phone batteries are more portable than ever.…

Get the same talk-time with less weight than previous Motorola cellular phone batteries.

Easily carry a spare battery—or two!

Incredible Portability

Your StarTAC phone is so small and light, you’ll always want it with you.

Keep it in your purse or slip it in your pocket!

Or clip it in its holster!

Smart Button

Storing information with the StarTAC phone is a breeze.…

Conveniently located for one-handed operation!

Recall numbers, place calls, end calls and more. The Smart Button does it all!

Tip : If you are familiar with other Motorola cellular phones, you can use many of the same key sequences with your StarTAC phone. See page 15 for more details.

Highlights

Safety Information

As one of the most sophisticated cellular phones around, your StarTAC phone offers exceptional features that make life easier, more organized and more fun! This small miracle of modern technology can help you…

receive calls discreetly with the VibraCall

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Alert function. (available on select models.) know when to charge with the Dedicated Battery Level Indicator.

make calls in a flash with the Turbo Dial

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function.

charge on the go with the Internal Rapid Charger and an AC Adapter or Cigarette Lighter Adapter.

enjoy the convenience of Hands-Free operation with the Headset Jack.

remember phone numbers with the internal Phone Book.

monitor your calls with Displayed and Audible Call Timers.

reduce roaming with two-system registration.

As you explore the StarTAC phone, you will discover many more convenient and time-saving features that help you stay in touch with style. A number of accessory options are also available to tailor your cellular system to your individual needs, including special accessories for your car, travel accessories, battery chargers that will get you going in a flash, and more.

Important: Read this information before using your wireless handheld phone.

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.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C95.1 1992

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) Report 86 1986

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

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).

The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

IMPORTANT

To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body use only the Motorola supplied carrying case, holster or other

Safety Information

Antenna Care

Phone Operation

Batteries

body-worn accessory for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate local agency regulations.

Normal Operation: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Tips on Efficient Operation: Observe the following guidelines to operate your phone most efficiently.

Extend your antenna fully.

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.

Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if a conductive material, such as jewelry, 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.

Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Observe the following guidelines when using your phone while driving.

Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility.

Use hands-free phone operation, if available.

Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain 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 inches (6") 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 mini-

mize the potential for interference should turn the phone OFF immediately if you have

any reason to suspect that interference is taking place

Driving

Electronic Devices

Safety Information

Electronic Devices

(continued)

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 it is 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.

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.

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

Turn your phone OFF and do not remove your battery when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. 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, but are not limited to, fueling areas such as gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where fuel odors are present, e.g., 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 normally would 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 in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Blasting Areas

Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Aircraft

Airline regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.

Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.

Package Content Options

The StarTAC phone comes equipped with a standard battery and an AC adapter to get you up and running. A whole new line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize your cellular package for maximum performance and portability.

Package Content Options

Holster

StarTAC Personal Cellular Telephone

Slim Auxiliary Battery with Battery Cover

Slim Main Battery with Battery Cover

Standard Main Battery with Battery Cover

AC Adapter

Note: The detachable plug assembly included with your package can only be used for this power supply. Do not plug it into any wall outlet without the power supply.

Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Headset

Desktop Charger

(AC Adapter required)

Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured above.

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Phone Overview

The Basics

Illustration Reference

(inside front cover)

Retractable Antenna Extend for best performance.

Earpiece Ultra-compact phone speaker.

Headset Jack Provides a connection for an optional headset.

Status Indicators

IU (In Use)—Flashes when a call is in progress.

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NS (No Service)—Tells you the phone is beyond the

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range of a cellular service area. When this indicator is lit, calls cannot be placed or received.

RM (Roam)—Lets you know when your phone is

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accessing cellular service outside your home system.

Signal Strength Indicator Indicates the strength of the signal your phone is receiving. The stronger the signal, the better your chances of placing and receiving calls successfully.

Battery Level Indicator Tells you the amount of charge left in your battery.

Alphanumeric Display

Displays your input from the keypad, information recalled from memory, help and other messages.

Volume Keys

The upper and lower volume keys can adjust keypad, earpiece and ringer volume. They also scroll through memory entries and menu features.

Smart Button

The Smart Button can recall information from memory, place calls, end calls, select menu features and toggle features ON and OFF. The symbol “ ” in your display represents the Smart Button.

Function Keys

Turns the phone ON and OFF.

Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary functions of other keys.

Recalls phone numbers from memory.

Stores phone numbers into memory.

Clears characters from the screen.

Ends phone calls.

Places or answers calls.

Illustration Reference

(inside front cover)

and can be used to scroll through memory entries and menu features.

Accessory Connector Provides the connection for an external power supply, vehicular accessories and data accessories.

Microphone Positioned for convenient conversation.

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Battery Information

The Basics

Battery Covers

Your phone’s batteries are shipped in an uncharged state with protective covers on them. Save these covers; use them to carry batteries and to store batteries when they are not in use. The cover prevents objects from touching the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage from a short circuit (see page 8).

To begin using your phone, just slip a battery out of its protective cover, install and charge the battery.

Removing the Main Battery Cover

1. Press in release latch.

2. Continue pushing in and upwards until battery slips free from its cover.

Release Latch

Attaching the Main Battery Cover

1. Lower the side, opposite the release latch, into the cover.

2. Slip the side with the release latch down until it clicks.

Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover

1. Hold auxiliary battery securely with one hand. With your other hand’s thumb, push up on bottom of the cover.

2. Continue to push up until the cover slides free of the pins on the bottom of the battery, then swing the cover outwards.

Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover

1. Slide the cover’s narrow end into the small grooved hook on the top of the auxiliary battery.

2. Push cover firmly so the base of cover slides past the pins on the auxiliary battery, then release.

Hook

Battery Covers

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Pins

Battery Information

The Basics

Thanks to Motorola’s breakthrough technology, the StarTAC phone’s batteries are smaller and weigh less than any previous Motorola cellular telephone battery. Now it’s easier than ever to carry a spare or two.

Auxiliary Battery

Your StarTAC phone can use two batteries at the same time. With an auxiliary battery attached to the back of the phone, you get even more talk-time. This is in addition to the talk-time you receive from your main battery.

Now you can use any single battery or battery combination to fit your individual needs. You can even extend your talk-time by attaching an auxiliary battery at any time, without interrupting your call.

Auxiliary Battery

Main Battery Installation

The main battery fits into the top of your phone like a ski boot fits into a ski.

1. Place the battery’s “toe” into the compartment as shown.

2. Press its “heel” down until you hear it click into place.

Main Battery Removal

To remove the main battery:

1. Turn your phone OFF.

2. Pull the release latch back toward battery and lift the battery out.

The Main Battery

Release Latch

Tip: If you have a charged auxiliary battery attached to

Tip: If two batteries are attached, the phone uses the auxiliary battery first.

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your phone, you can remove and change your main battery during a call.

B______

Aux

B______

Main

B______

Main

Battery Information

The Basics

The Auxiliary Battery

Auxiliary Battery Installation

The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone:

1. Place the hook located on the narrow end of the battery into the slot on the back of the phone.

2. Pull the battery downward and toward the bottom of the phone.

3. Release the battery so that it clicks upward into place. Make sure that the bottom of the battery is firmly attached.

Auxiliary Battery Removal

To remove the auxiliary battery:

1. Pull the battery down and away from the phone.

Battery Level Indicator

The three bar segments on your phone’s Battery Level Indicator display the amount of charge remaining in your battery. The more segments visible, the greater the charge.

For a detailed battery level reading:

You will see:

Press then press

If you are using an auxiliary battery with the main battery the display will indicate which one is in use.

You will see:

Low Battery Signals

No bar segments will be highlighted.

“

Low Bat” will appear in the display.

A short tone will play periodically.

Check your display to confirm low battery signals:

You will see:

Battery Levels

High

Low

2. Lift the battery’s hook out of the slot on the back of

Press then press

the phone.

Tip: If you have

a charged main battery attached to your phone, you can remove and change your auxiliary battery during a call.

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B Low Bat

Battery Information

The Basics

Battery Types

Your StarTAC phone can use either Lithium Ion (LiIon) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Batteries are available in a variety of sizes: Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity.

Main Battery Talk and Standby Times:

Slim Main Battery (Lithium Ion) E•P

up to 60 minutes talk-time or 12 hours standby-time

Standard Main Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride)

up to 60 minutes talk-time or 12 hours standby-time

Standard Extra Capacity Main Battery (Lithium Ion) E•P

up to 110 minutes talk-time or 19 hours standby-time

Keep in Mind: Talking on the phone uses more energy than leaving it idle; the more talk-time you use, the less standby-time you’ll have and vice versa.

Auxiliary Batteries

With an auxiliary battery attached, you can get even more talk-time and standby-time, in addition to your main battery. You can use any auxiliary battery with any main battery to fit the way you use your phone.

Auxiliary Battery Talk and Standby Times:

Times listed in this table reflect the capacity of the auxiliary battery shown. For a complete measure of talk-time or standby-time, simply combine the time shown for your main battery to the time shown for your auxiliary battery.

Slim Auxiliary Battery (Lithium Ion) E•P

up to 90 minutes talk-time or 19 hours standby-time*

*In addition to any main battery.

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PUSH

Battery Information

PUSH

Battery Information

The Basics

Using the Internal Charger

Believe it or not, there’s a battery charger built right into your phone! Using either the AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter, you can plug your phone directly into a power supply and charge attached batteries—whether the phone is ON or OFF. When the internal charger is in use, and the phone is ON, you can still place and receive calls. Just remember, talking on the phone requires energy, so charging will take more time.

1. Plug the AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter into the accessory connector on the bottom of your phone as shown, with the release tab facing up.

2. Plug the adapter into the appropriate power source. In some cars, the ignition must be ON to use the cigarette lighter.

What you will see when charging:

While your phone is charging, regardless of whether your phone is turned ON or OFF, the battery icon will flash.

When both batteries are fully charged the battery icon will cease flashing and become solid.

Using the Desktop Charger

The desktop charger’s front pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge batteries separately.

First plug the AC adapter into the back of the charger, with the release tab facing up. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into an AC wall socket, and you can begin charging your batteries. With battery(s) attached, place the phone into the charger’s front pocket. You can also charge an extra auxiliary or main battery in the rear pocket as shown:

Front Pocket Rear Pocket

Note: The detachable plug assembly included with your package can only be used for this power supply. Do not plug it into any wall outlet without the power supply.

Tip: When you charge the main and an auxiliary battery, the main battery will be charged first.

Release Tab

Desktop Charger and Internal Charging Time

The phone’s batteries charge in about one to two hours, individually, depending on the battery. Allow extra time if

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you are charging more than one battery.

Battery Information

The Basics

Desktop Charger Indicator Lights

Red means the battery is charging. Flashing yellow means the battery is waiting its turn, or

that the battery is out of temperature or voltage range. If the battery is out of range, rapid charging will begin when the battery is in range.

Green means the battery is charged within approximately 90% of its capacity and can be used. An additional hour of charging will bring your battery up to 100% capacity.

Flashing red indicates that the battery is damaged and cannot be charged.

Charging Two Batteries on the Phone

When you charge your phone with a main and auxiliary battery attached, the main battery will be charged first.

To find out which battery is being charged:

You will see:

Tip: “ Aux” will be displayed in place of the “ on” message when the auxiliary battery is in use or charging.

Press then press

Leaving Batteries in the Charger

Chrging

Aux

Chrging

Main

Lithium Ion batteries are different from other batteries in that you can leave them in the charger as long as you like. Nickel Metal Hydride batteries should not be left in the charger for more than 24 hours.

Expert Performance (E•P ™) Charging System

Your Motorola cellular phone implements the Motorola Expert Performance (E•P ™) charging system. This system allows the charger that is built into the phone to communicate with the battery. Based on this communication, the charger can tailor the charging cycle to optimize

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performance. If your charging system is not communicating with the battery, your phone will beep and display an

Invalid Battery message each time you power up the

phone or replace the battery. Your phone is alerting you that you do not have charging capabilities with this battery. There are several reasons why your battery might not be communicating. The most likely reason is that the battery you purchased is not a Motorola original and the battery does not have the appropriate communication technology built into it. All Motorola batteries are built with the appropriate communication technology. We recommend that you use Motorola original batteries and accessories and that you store your batteries in the protective battery cover that comes with the phone.

Quick Change Power Source

The quick change feature lets you switch power sources without losing the call in progress. If you hear a low battery warning while you are in a call, just plug in the cigarette lighter adapter, or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Quick Change Battery Replacement

You can also remove your phone’s battery and replace it with a charged spare without losing the call in progress. If you hear a low battery warning while you are in a call, quickly switch batteries and resume your conversation.

Keep in Mind: A quick change must be completed within three seconds to avoid losing the call in progress. Just give your party on the line a warning before beginning this procedure.

Caution:

To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short circuit the battery terminals (see page 8 for additional safety information).

Tip:To extend battery life, do not leave a Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery in the charger for more than 24 hours.

Using the Phone

The Basics

Turning the Phone On and Off

The next ten pages in this section will tell you everything you need to know to operate your StarTAC cellular phone. Read them once, and you may never need to pick up this manual again. But if you would like to learn some quick and useful features, take a look at “Using Memory.” Once you discover these convenient time-savers, you may wonder how you ever lived without them!

Follow these steps to turn your phone ON:

1. Extend Extend the antenna for best

antenna performance.

2. Open phone Open your phone to expose

the keypad.

3. Press once to turn the phone ON.

Press again to turn the phone OFF.

Hold your cellular phone as shown below, with the antenna fully extended and pointing up and over your shoulder. For best performance, make sure your hand is not covering the antenna.

To slip your StarTAC cellular phone into its holster, make sure the main battery is facing the inside of the holster. Just clip the holster onto a belt, purse or briefcase and you’ll always have it with you!

Optimal Phone Position

Wearing the Phone

What you will see:

Each time you turn ON your phone, it performs a self-test to let you know your phone is operational. When the self-test is finished, the display reads, “

Tip: “ Aux” will be displayed in place of the “ on” message when the auxiliary battery is in use or charging.

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ready to go.

To conserve energy, your phone may turn off its lights and most indicators when in standby mode. Don’t worry, the display will come back the next time you press a key or open the phone.

on” or “Aux” and you’re

Using the Smart Button

The Basics

The new Smart Button simplifies the use of the StarTAC phone by allowing you to place calls, end calls, enter the menu system, toggle features ON and OFF, and select items in the display. The Smart Button’s central location, the middle key on the left side, makes it easy to feel, easy to find—easy to use.

The symbol “ ” in your display represents the Smart Button.

The Smart Button

Once at your fingertip, use the Smart Button to:

Select Items in the Display

The most basic use of the Smart Button is to select. Whenever the phone offers you a choice, such as a ringer setting, press the Smart Button to select the one you want.

Toggle Features ON and OFF

Some of your phone’s features toggle ON and OFF. Use the upper or lower volume key to scroll to the desired feature and press Smart Button to toggle.

Place Calls

1. Enter Enter the number you want to call, number for example: 555-1234. You can

2. Press to place the call. & hold

also use any method you choose to recall a previously dialed or stored number.

You will see:

Dialing 5551234

End Calls

When you are finished with a call,

1. Press until you hear & hold two tones.

2. Press again to end the call.

EndCall

Enter the Menu System

The StarTAC phone’s menu system can be quickly accessed with the following key sequence:

Press then press

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Placing and Ending Calls

Receiving Calls

The Basics

First check that your phone is ON. To place a call:

1. Extend Extend the antenna completely for antenna best performance.

2. Enter Enter the number you want to call, number for example: 555-1234.

Press to erase one digit at a time if you

Press to clear the entire entry. & hold

3. Press until you hear & hold two tones.

Press to place the call.

make a mistake.

You will see:

Dialing 5551234

To end a call:

Press or close the phone to “hang up”

Press until you hear & hold two tones.

then Press again to end the call.

your cellular phone.

EndCall

You can dial phone numbers with up to 32 digits, but only the last digits will appear in the display.

Press to see the entire phone number.

The phone will take you to the beginning of the phone number, then flash digits until the end of the number is reached.

Your phone must be ON to receive calls. To answer a call:

1. Extend Extend the antenna completely for antenna best performance.

2. Press or open the phone when the

phone rings.

To end a call:

Press or close the phone to “hang up”

Press until you hear & hold two tones.

then Press again to end the call.

your cellular phone.

EndCall

Unanswered Call Indicator

Even with personal cellular technology, sometimes you are not available to answer every call. While your phone is ON, it alerts you with the message, “

Press to erase the message, and you

can begin placing calls again.

Call.”

Viewing Your Own Number

To find out your cellular phone’s number:

Press then press

Tip: To make

answering calls even easier, try the Multiple Key Answer feature on page 88.

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Incoming call Alternating

Red/Green

In Service Flashing Green

No Service Flashing Red

Roam: home type system Yellow, slow flash

Roam: non-home type system Yellow, fast flash

Strong

Weak

Reading the Indicators

Signal Strength Indicator (1) The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) tells you the strength of the connection between your phone and the local cellular system. A strong signal increases your chances of placing and receiving calls. You may see low signal strength if you’re in a fringe area of the cellular system. Buildings, tunnels and bad weather could block or interfere with reception. If the display goes blank to conserve energy, the SSI’s lights flash one at a time up to the signal level you are receiving.

In Use Indicator (2) The In Use (IU) Indicator flashes when a call is in progress.

No Service Indicator (3) If you travel beyond the range of a cellular system, the No Service (NS) Indicator will flash to let you know that calls cannot be placed or received from your location.

Reading the Indicators

Battery Level Indicator (5) The three bar segments on the phone’s Battery Level Indicator show the amount of charge remaining in your battery. The more segments you see, the greater the charge. Press , then press for more battery information. When your battery is low, the phone alerts you three ways:

No bar segments will be highlighted.

“

Low Bat” will appear on your screen.

A short tone will play periodically.

If you ignore these warnings, the phone will automatically turn itself OFF when the battery is on its last legs. Just charge the battery to resume normal operation.

Power/Status Indicator

When you are wearing your phone in its holster or just carrying it, the Power/Status Indicator on the top of the phone gives you all the information you need when the phone is closed. Read the chart below to find out what your phone is trying to tell you.

The Basics

High

Low

Power/Status

Roam Indicator (4) The Roam (Rm) Indicator lights up when your phone

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accesses a cellular service outside your local cellular system. When you leave your cellular service area, your phone roams or seeks another cellular system until it finds one.

If your phone finds another cellular service, of the same system type as your local service, the Roam Indicator flashes slowly. If it finds a different system type, it will flash quickly.

Redialing Numbers

Basic Tone Controls

The Basics

Automatic Redial

Display Last Ten Numbers Dialed

Sometimes the cellular system is busy and you may hear a fast busy signal. With Automatic Redial, your phone will call continuously for the next four minutes. When it makes a connection, the phone will ring or vibrate. When the person you are calling answers, you can begin talking.

You will see:

Press or press

if you hear a fast busy signal.

Redial

If the call does not go through after four minutes:

Press or press to continue the

call attempt.

If you hear an ordinary busy signal, try this sequence. It only works if the cellular system is busy with incoming calls.

1. Press to hang up.

2. Press or press

to place a call to the last number you dialed.

Dialing 5551234

This feature makes it easy to call any one of the last ten numbers you’ve dialed.

1. Press then press ,

2. Press to scroll through the last ten

3. Press or press & hold to call the number

The display will show the last number you dialed.

numbers, starting with the most recent call.

Dialing

in your display.

5551234

The upper and lower volume keys can be used to adjust both the earpiece and the ringer volume. As you press these keys, the phone’s speaker will demonstrate the current volume level.

To adjust earpiece and keypad volume:

Press to raise or lower the volume.

To adjust ringer volume:

1. Press

2. Press to raise or lower the volume.

If you need some privacy while a call is in progress, try muting the microphone—you will be able to hear the party on the other end, but he or she will not hear you.

You will see:

1. Press then press

to mute the microphone.

2. Press then press again to resume

normal conversation.

Mute

In situations where ringing may not be appropriate, or in noisy places where you may not hear your phone, select the VibraCall function for silent vibration with this quick sequence:

You will see:

Press then press

to toggle between ringer and vibration mode.

Vibrate

Only

Ring Only

Adjusting Volume

Muting the Microphone

Silent Vibration Mode (optional)

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