Motorola StarTAC TDMA user manual
Welcome
Thank you for choosing your Motorola TDMA digital
StarTAC™ phone from a global leader in
communications technology. All Motorola digital
cellular phones are designed and manufactured to
meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and worldclass quality standards. During development, our
laboratory testing team took your TDMA digital
StarT AC™cellular phone through rigor ous durability
tests including temperature, humidity, shock, dust,
vibration, and drop tests—and the phone still
worked!
We are confident that the phone you purchased will
meet your own exacting standards. Enjoy your
Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone.
Contents
Welcome
Safety Information
Overview
Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Phone Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Understanding the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Battery
About Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing and Attaching Battery Covers . . . . 16
Installing and Removing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 18
Checking Battery Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Phone
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Storing Your Phone in Its Holster . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Smart Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Placing a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Switching Between Digital
and Analog Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Redialing a Number Automatically . . . . . . . . . 30
Controlling Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Phone Memory
Using Your Phone’s Built-in Phone Book . . . . . 34
Storing Names and Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recalling an Entry by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recalling an Entry by Memory Location . . . . . 38
Clearing a Phone Memory Entry . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Shortcuts for Recalling Phone Book Entries . . 39
Making Notes on the Scratchpad . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Using the Menu System
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Introducing the Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Navigating the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Road Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Managing Recent Calls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Road Map for Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
About Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Reviewing Received Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Reviewing Dialed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Clearing Caller Line ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Managing the Phone Book
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Road Map for Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Recalling an Entry by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Recalling an Entry by Location . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Storing with the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Storing and Placing Numbers
with Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Storing and Placing Numbers
for Calling Card Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Attaching an Email Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Editing a Memory Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Editing an Email Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Assigning an Individual Ring Style
to a Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Setting the Time and Date
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Road Map for Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Setting the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Changing the Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Changing the Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Turning Autoupdate On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Timing Y our Calls
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Road Map for Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Viewing Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Displaying the Individual Timer
Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Setting the One-Minute Audible Timer . . . . . . .71
Setting the Repeating Audible Timer . . . . . . . .72
Setting the Single Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
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Adjusting T one Controls
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Road Map for Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Selecting Call Alert Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Selecting Message Alert Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Selecting a Ring Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Turning Keypad Tones On and Off . . . . . . . . . 78
Turning Scratchpad Tones On and Off . . . . . . 79
Using Lock/Security Features
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Road Map for Lock Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Activating Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Locking/Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Activating Priority Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Viewing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Restricting Call Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Resetting All Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Clearing All Stored Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
A-Key Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Customizing Phone Options
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Road Map for Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Activating Pager Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Selecting Preferred Call Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Viewing Your Own Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Switching Between Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Reviewing Feature Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Activating Automatic Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . 96
Activating Multiple Key Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Deactivating Open to Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Activating Automatic Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Selecting Battery Options—Status Light . . . . . 99
Displaying System Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Selecting a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Selecting a Network
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Road Map for Selecting a Network . . . . . . . . 102
Performing a Manual Network Search . . . . . . 103
Selecting a New Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Selecting a Public Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Specifying an Automatic Search . . . . . . . . . . 106
Viewing All Non-Public Networks . . . . . . . . . 106
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Using the Message Center
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Road Map for Message Center . . . . . . . . . . .108
Voice Mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Dialing Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Reading and Managing Text Messages . . . . .110
Sending Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Sending, Creating, Editing,
and Deleting Quick Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Reading and Sending Draft Messages . . . . .125
Reviewing Messages in Your Outbox . . . . . . .126
Deleting Unsent Messages from the
Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Editing the Voice Mail Number . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Reference Information
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Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Glossary
Patent Information
Index
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Safety Information
Important:
wireless handheld phone.
Read this information before using your
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low
power radio transmitter and receiver . When it is ON,
it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
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)
IEEE. C95. 1-1992
National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurement (NCRP). Report 86
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996
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Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6
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). For additional
information concerning exposure to radio
frequency signals, see the statement by the FDA at
the end of this user guide.
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To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body , use
the Motorola-supplied or approved carrying case,
holster, or other body-worn accessory.
If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure
the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters)
from your body when transmitting. Use of nonMotorola accessories may violate FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the phone andmay
violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
Normal Operation
Hold the phone as you would any other telephone,
with the antenna pointed up and over your
shoulder.
Overview
Tips on Efficient Operation
Observe the following guidelines to operate your
phone most efficiently.
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Extend your antenna fully, if applicable.
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily
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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.
Batteries
Caution:
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
All batteries can cause property damage,
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placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other
container with metal objects. When the battery is
detached from the phone, your batteries are
packed with a protective battery cover; please use
this cover for storing your batteries when not in use.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
wireless telephones in the areas where you drive.
Always obey them. 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
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answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
Electronic Devices
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
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should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference
•
should turn the phone OFF immediately if you
have any reason to suspect that interference
is taking place
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.
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Overview
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.
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Aircraft
Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Airline regulations prohibit using your phone while
in the air. Check and comply with the policy of your
airline regarding the use of your phone while the
aircraft is on the ground.
Blasting Areas
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.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your phone OFF, do not remove your battery
when you are in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and
instructions. Sparks from your battery in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily
injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often but not always clearly marked. They include:
fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck
on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities; areas where fuel odors are present (for
example, 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.
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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.
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Overview
Package Content Options
Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone is
typically packed with a transformer charger and at
least one battery. Below is a sampling of the
different package options.
Note:
Your phone and accessories may not look
exactly as pictured.
TDMA digital
StarTAC™ Cellular
Telephone
Overview
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Phone Overview
See “Phone Diagram” on page 13 for an illustration
of the components described below.
Antenna—Provides superior connectability.
Earpiece—Ultra-compact phone speaker.
Accessory Connector Port—Provides the
connections for an external power supply and
vehicular and optional accessories.
Headset Jack—Connects to an optional headset.
Microphone—Positioned for convenient
conversation.
Function Keys
P—Turns the phone On and Off.
f—Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary
functions of other keys.
r—Recalls phone numbers from memory.
s—Stores phone numbers into memory.
c—Clears characters from the screen.
e—Ends phone calls.
S—Places or answers calls.
# and *—Can be used to scroll through
memory entries and menu features.
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m Message Center Button—Allows access to
digital messages and voice mail messages.
= Smart Button—Use the Smart Button to recall
information from memory, place and end calls,
select menu features, and toggle features on and
off. The symbol
Smart Button.
A in your display represents the
< and > Volume Keys—The upper and lower
volume keys can adjust keypad, earpiece, and
ringer volume. After pressing the Smart Button, the
volume keys also scroll through memory entries
and menu features.
Phone Diagram
Headset Jack
Power/Status
Indicator
Overview
Earpiece
Signal Strength
Indicator
Volume Keys
Smart Button
Icon Indicators
Microphone
Clock
Battery Level
Indicator
09:55
VibraCall®
Alert Indicator
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Function
Keys
Accessory
Connector Port
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Understanding the Guide
Key Presses
Key presses are represented in this guide using
symbols so that you may locate and use the
required sequence quickly. A sequence of key
presses may be shown as follows:
f 0 7 c
This means you should press f followed by 0,
7, and then c, in sequence, not
simultaneously.
Prompts and Messages
Your phone responds to key presses by displaying
either a prompt that guides you to the next action or
a message confirming that your action is complete.
Prompts and messages are represented in this
guide in LCD style, for example Reset Timer.
Short Cuts and Tips
In the margins of your guide are short cuts and
useful hints and ways to improve your phone’s
performance. These are especially helpful for
experienced Motorola Users, who can find many of
the same key sequences used with other Motorola
models.
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Using the Battery
About Your Batteries
Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone uses Lithium
Ion (LiIon) batteries. Batteries are available in Slim
and Extra Capacity sizes.
Your phone can use two batteries at the same time.
You can use:
• any single main battery alone
or
• a main and auxiliary battery combination
to fit your needs. Y ou can attach an auxiliary battery
at any time, without interrupting your call.
Storing and Disposing of Batteries
To prolong the life of your batteries, do not expose
them to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above
45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you
when you leave your car.
To dispose of batteries, check with your local
recycling center for a battery recycler near you.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow
metal objects to contact or short-circuit the battery
terminals.
Batteries
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Removing and Attaching Battery Covers
Your phone’s batteries are shipped uncharged and
fitted with protective covers. Before you install the
batteries, remove these covers, and save them for
storing unused batteries. The covers prevent metal
objects from contacting the battery terminals,
reducing the risk of injury or damage from a battery
short circuit.
Removing the Main Battery Cover
1. Press in the release
latch.
2. Rotate the battery
upward and lift it out of
the cover.
Attaching the Main Battery Cover
1. Lower the edge of the
battery opposite the
release latch into the
cover.
2.
1.
Release Latch
1.
2.
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2. Drop the side with the
release latch down until
the latch clicks into
place.
Release Latch
Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover
1. Hold the auxiliary battery securely.
2. Push up on the bottom of the cover.
3. Continue pushing until the cover slides free
of the pins on the bottom of the battery, and
swing the cover away from the battery.
1.
Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover
1. Slide the cover’s narrow end
into the small grooved hook
on top of the auxiliary battery.
2. Push the cover firmly
downward until the base of
the cover slides past the
battery pins; then release.
Batteries
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Installing and Removing Batteries
Installing a Main Battery
1. Set the edge of the
battery opposite the
release latch into the
cover.
2. Press the release latch
side of the battery into the cover until the
latch clicks into place
Removing a Main Battery
1. If you don’t have another battery attached,
press
p to turn your phone off.
2. Press the release latch
back toward the
battery, and lift the
battery out.
Installing an Auxiliary
Battery
The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your
phone.
Release Latch
2.
1.
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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 toward
the bottom of the phone
and slide the battery
pins over the bottom of the phone.
3. Once the battery clears the bottom of the
phone, release it. Make sure that the pins fit
securely into place.
Removing an Auxiliary Battery
1. Pull the battery
down until the pins
release from the
base of the phone,
and pull the base
away from the
phone.
2. Lift the battery’s hook out of the slot on the
back of the phone.
1.
Pins
Hook
2.
Checking Battery Levels
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:
Press
f 4.
One of the following is displayed:
Batteries
Main
The more segments filled on the battery
gauge, the greater the charge.
Auxiliary
Low Battery Warning
When the battery level is low and only a few
minutes of time to talk, your phone signals you in
three ways:
• Low Battery appears in the first line of the
display.
• No bar segments are highlighted.
• A short tone plays periodically.
High
Low
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To confirm low battery signals:
f 4.
Press
Power Status Messages
You may also see one of the following messages:
Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted;
Auxiliary
phone is operating from auxiliary
battery.
Tip:
You can still
place and
answer calls
while using
either the
internal
charger or the
vehicle power
adapter.
Remember that
talking on the
phone requires
energy, so
charging takes
more time. To
place the
phone in
charger-only
mode, turn off
the phone by
pressing
once.
p
Main
Charging
Auxiliary
Charging
Main
Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted;
phone is operating from main battery.
Auxiliary and main batteries fitted;
auxiliary battery is being charged.
Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted;
main battery is being charged.
Charging Batteries
Using the Internal Charger
Your phone has a built-in battery charger. Using
either the AC or vehicle power adapter, you can
plug the handset directly into a power source to
charge any attached batteries.
To charge:
1. Plug the AC
adapter or vehicle
power adapter
into the accessory
connector on the
bottom of your phone as shown, with the
release tab facing up.
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2. Plug the power adapter into a 110V AC
electrical outlet.
or
Plug the vehicle power adapter into the
power adapter plug in the vehicle.
In both cases, a beep-tone sounds, and the
battery icon flashes.
Using the Desktop Charger
You can use the desktop charger to charge
batteries while they are attached to your phone, or
you can charge a main battery separately.
To charge:
1. Plug the AC adapter
into the back of the
charger, release tab
facing up.
2. Plug the other end of
the adapter into an
AC wall socket.
3. With battery(ies) attached, place the phone
into the charger’s pocket.
Batteries
Tip:
If both a main
and auxiliary
battery are
attached, the
main battery is
charged to
90% before the
auxiliary is
charged.
Note: When the phone is charging, the battery level
indicator flashes. When the battery is fully charged,
this icon stops flashing. If your phone cannot
charge the battery, this indicator does not appear.
Charging Two Batteries on the Phone
When you charge your phone with a main and
auxiliary battery attached, the main battery is
charged first.
To find out which battery is being charged:
Press
f 4.
Note: If the battery cannot be charged and you
press
f 4, you see Invalid Battery.
Tip: “batt” is
printed on the
4 key as a
reminder.
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Battery Charging Tips
To ensure that you enjoy maximum battery life and
use your battery to its fullest capacity:
• Always use Motorola approved battery
chargers.
• For the best results, Li-Ion batteries should
be charged using the E•P™ Desktop
Charger or your phone’s internal charger.
• The battery should be at or near room
temperature when charging.
• When you don’t intend to use a battery for a
while, store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry
place, such as a refrigerator.
• Battery life depends on the battery used,
network configuration, signal strength, and
the features selected. Talking or using
features on the phone uses more power than
leaving it idle.
• Your phone operates more efficiently in
digital mode than in analog mode.
Quick Change Power Source
(“Seamless Connection”)
The quick change feature enables you to switch
power sources while a call is in progress without
losing the call. If you hear a low-battery warning
while you are in a call, plug in the vehicle power
adapter or AC Adapter.
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Using the Phone
Turning the Phone On and Off
1. Open your phone to
expose the keypad.
2. To turn the phone on,
press and hold until the
display appears and you
hear an audible alert.
3. Press and hold again to turn the phone off.
Powering off is displayed, and you hear an
audible alert.
What Y ou Will See
When you turn on your TDMA digital StarTAC™
phone, it performs a self-test to let you know it is
operational. When the test is completed, the phone
displays:
• one of several possible greetings, such as:
- the name of your Service Provider
or
- an indication of local or non-local cover-
age area
• your phone number
Using the Phone
• the Digital icon
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Reading the Indicators
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Signal Strength Indicator (1)
The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) indicates the
strength of your phone’s connection with the local
cellular system. A strong signal increases your
chances of placing and receiving calls. Low signal
strength can occur in a fringe area of the cellular
system. Buildings, tunnels, and bad weather can
block or interfere with reception.
Digital Indicator (2)
If you are in a digital coverage area, the digital
indicator appears.
In Use Indicator (3)
The In Use (IU) Indicator appears when a call is in
progress.
In-Building Indicator (4)
The In-Building Indicator lights when the phone
accesses an In-Building Cellular System or other
non-public system.
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No Service Indicator (5)
If you travel beyond the range of a cellular system,
the No Service Indicator appears to let you know
that calls cannot be placed or received from your
location.
SMS Message Waiting Indicator (6)
The Short Message Service (SMS) Message
Waiting Indicator is displayed when the phone
receives a message. (This is an optional, networkand subscription-dependent feature that is not
available in all areas.)
Voice Message Waiting Indicator(7)
The Voice Message Waiting Indicator is displayed
when you receive a voice mail message. (This is an
optional, network- and subscription-dependent
feature that is not available in all areas.)
Battery Level Indicator (8)
The three bar segments on the Battery Level
Indicator show the amount of charge remaining in
your battery. The more segments you see, the
greater the charge. The phone alerts you to a low
charge in three ways:
• No bar segments are highlighted.
• Low Battery is displayed.
• A short tone plays periodically.
Alphanumeric Display (9)
The middle area of the display shows input from the
keypad, information recalled from memory, and
other messages.
VibraCall® Alert Indicator (10)
One of the VibraCall® alert combinations appears
in the display:
W VibraCall
off, and the VibraCall
V Vibrate then ring—Both your phone’s ringer
and the VibraCall
J Ring only—Your phone’s ringer is turned on,
and the VibraCall
K Ring and vibrate off—Both your phone’s
ringer and the VibraCall
®
on—Your phone’s ringer is turned
®
alert is on.
®
alert are on.
®
alert is turned off.
®
alert are turned off.
Using the Phone
High
Low
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Power/Status Indicator
The Power/Status indicator on top of the phone
provides information on your current type of service
and message status. Messages can include voice
mails and Short Message Services (SMS)
messages or the receipt of recent calls. (This is an
optional, network- and subscription-dependent
feature that is not available in all areas.)
During wake-up and while the phone is ringing, the
indicator flashes red and green. Otherwise, if the
cover is closed and the Status Light setting is set
to On, then the Power/Status Indicator flashes as
shown below. (See “Selecting Battery Options—
Status Light” on page 99 for information on the
status indicator.)
Service Condition
Service in
home
system
Roaming
(service in
non-home
system)
No service
No message
Message
waiting
No message
Message
waiting
No message
Message
waiting
First
Flash
Green
Yellow
Red
Second
Flash
Green
Red
Yellow
Red
Off
Red
Note: The Power/Status Indicator is Off when the
phone is open or in charger-only mode, or when the
status light feature is turned off.
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Standby Mode
To conserve energy, your phone may turn off its
lights when in standby mode. The display backlight
comes back on the next time you press a key or
open the phone.
Storing Your Phone in Its Holster
To store your phone in its holster, make sure the
main battery is facing the inside of the holster. Then
clip the holster onto a belt, purse or briefcase.
Notes:
• For body-worn use, keep the antenna at least
one inch from your body when transmitting.
• The holster has been designed for your
convenience and is not meant to secure your
phone under all circumstances.
Using the Smart Button
Use the Smart Button to place and end calls, enter
menus, toggle features on and off, and select items
in the display. The Smart Button is the middle key
on the left side of your phone.
The symbol
Button.
Selecting Items in the Display
The most basic use of the Smart Button is for
making selections. Whenever you are given a
choice such as a ringer setting, press the Smart
Button to select the setting you want.
A in your display represents the Smart
Using the Phone
Toggling Features On and Off
Some features toggle on and off. Use the upper or
lower volume key to scroll to the desired feature,
then press the Smart Button to select it.
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Tip: You can
also enter the
menu system
by pressing
f 1.
Entering the Menu System
Press f, then press = to access the menu.
You see Recent Calls.
Placing and Ending a Call
Use the Smart Button to place and end a call, as
described in “Placing a Call” on page 28 and
“Ending a Call” on page 29.
Placing a Call
To place a call:
1. Power the phone on by pressing and holding
until the display appears and you hear an
audible alert.
2. Enter the number you want to call.
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If you make a mistake, press
one digit at a time. Press and hold
clear the entire entry.
You can also recall a previously dialed or
stored number. (See “Using Phone Memory”
on page 33 for details.)
3. To place the call, press and hold
hear two tones.
or
Press S.
You hear a single-tone alert (if keypad tones
are turned on) and see Dialing
4. You can dial phone numbers with up to 32
digits, but only the last 20 digits appear in the
display .
Press
r to see the entire phone number.
c to erase
c to
= until you
XXXXXXX
.
Ending a Call
To end a call:
e or close the phone.
Press
or
1. Press and hold
You see
2. Press
= again to end the call.
= until you hear two tones.
A To End Call.
Receiving a Call
Y our phone must be powered on to r eceive calls. To
answer a call:
Using the Phone
When the phone rings, press
phone.
Note: Opening the phone does not answer the call
if the Open to Answer feature is off. (See
“Deactivating Open to Answer” on page 97.)
S or open the
Unanswered Call Indicator
When you cannot take a call, your phone keeps a
count of your unanswered calls and displays
Missed
calls.
XX
Calls, where XX is the number of missed
Press
= to view missed calls.
Terminating the Ring or Vibrate Alert
You can terminate either the ring or the vibrate alert
by pressing either of the volume keys during the
ring/vibrate cycle.
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Switching Between Digital and Analog Modes
To switch from digital to analog model during a call:
f 2.
Press
Depending upon availability, your phone selects the
TDMA digital system or the analog system.
Notes:
• Your battery use increases significantly in
analog mode.
• This feature is not available on all models of
this phone.
• Once you switch from digital to analog mode,
you can not switch back to digital mode until
you turn your phone off and on again.
• When you switch from digital to analog mode,
you may still see the digital indicator while
the phone is idle (that is, not in an active call).
Redialing a Number Automatically
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A fast busy signal indicates that the cellular system
is busy. With Automatic Redial, your phone calls
continuously for the next four minutes.
When it makes a connection, the phone rings or
vibrates. This ring is half as long as the ring or
vibrate for a new incoming call. When the other
party answers, you can begin talking.
If you hear a fast busy signal:
1. You see Redial Call?.
Press
= or S to redial, or press e to exit.
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