Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless
communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the
Motorola V173 wireless phone.
.
Ear Piece
Listen to your
voice calls &
messages.
Headset Jack
Insert headset
accessory for
hands-free use.
Lanyard
Attachment
Left Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Send/Answer Key
Make & answer
calls. Press in idle
screen to see the
recently dialed
Note:
image above. However, all key locations, sequences, and
functions remain the same.
calls.
Your phone may not appear exactly as the phone
Power Connector Port
Insert charger.
Antenna
Exposed on the
top-back of the
phone.
Menu Key
Open a menu when
you see in the
display.
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by right
display prompt.
Power/End Key
Press & hold to
turn on/off the
phone.
Press & release to
end phone calls,
exit menu system.
Navigation Key
Scroll through
lists, set volume.
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Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.hellomoto.com
1-800-331-6456 (United States)
1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired)
1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of
their respective owners.
Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and
settings of your service provider’s network. Additionally, certain features
may not be activated by your service provider, and/or the provider’s
network settings may limit the features functionality. Always contact your
service provider about feature availability and functionality. All features,
functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information
contained in the user’s guide are based upon the latest available
information and are believed to be accurate at the time of printing.
Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or
specifications without notice or obligation.
The Main Menu above
represents the standard phone
menu layout. You or your
service provider may have
changed the order of the menu
layout or changed the feature
names.
Not all features may be
available for all users.
Shortcut
In idle, press up or
down to access
Address Book, right or
left to adjust volume.
Go to Dialed Calls:
press .
Exit the menu system:
press .
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Settings Menu
• Call Forward *
•Voice Calls
•Cancel All
• Phone Status
•My Numbers *
• Battery Meter
• In Call Setup
• In-Call Timer
• My Caller ID
• Answer Options
• Call Waiting
•Security
• Phone Lock
• Fixed Dial*
• Call Barring*
• SIM PIN
•New Passwords
• Other Settings*
• Personalize
•Main Menu
•Keys
• Greeting *
• Banner
• Screen Saver
• Quick Dial *
• Wallpaper
• Color Setting
• Initial Setup
• Time and Date
• Power On/Off
•1-Touch Dial
• Backlight
•Scroll
• Main menu animation
• Language
• Battery Save
• Contrast
•DTMF
• TTY Setup
•Master Reset
• Master Clear
•Network
• New Network
• Service Tone
• Call Drop Tone
• Band Selection*
• Headset
• Auto Answer
+
* Optional Network, SIM card, or subscription-dependent features.
+ This function allows you to have your phone automatically turned
on and off at specified times, helping you save battery life.
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Getting Started
CAUTION:
first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the
gray-edged pages at the back of this guide.
Before using the phone for the
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Package Content
Your wireless phone comes with a replaceable internal
battery and is typically equipped with a charger. Other
accessories can customize your phone to its maximum
performance and portability.
About This Manual
Optional Features
Features marked with this label are optional
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network, SIM card, and/or subscriptiondependent features. All service providers in all
geographical areas may not offer these features.
Contact your service provider for information about
availability.
Optional Accessories
Getting Started
Features marked with this label require the use of
TM
an optional Motorola Original
accessory.
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Removing and Replacing the
Battery Door
To remove the battery door, press down on the two
ridges at the top of the door, slide it down towards the
bottom of the phone and remove it completely.
Press Here
Getting Started
To replace the battery door, slide it on from the bottom of
the phone and up towards the top of the phone until it
snaps in place.
10
Changing Your SIM Card and
Battery
Your S I M (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains
your phone number, service details and Address Book/
message memory. Install it in your phone by placing it
in the SIM card slot located on the back of your phone
beneath the replaceable battery.
Getting Started
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Battery Tips
Battery life depends on the network, signal strength,
temperature, features, and accessories you use.
•
Always use Motorola Original™
batteries and chargers. The warranty
does not cover damage caused by nonMotorola batteries and/or chargers.
•
New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may
take more time to charge.
•
When charging your battery, keep it near room
temperature.
•
Getting Started
When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a
cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator.
•
Never expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C
(14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your
phone with you when you leave your vehicle.
•
It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and
require longer charging times. If you notice a change
in your battery life, it is probably time to purchase a
new battery.
Contact your local recycling center for proper
battery disposal.
Warning:
may explode.
Before using your phone, read the battery safety
information in the “Safety and General Information” section
included in this guide.
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Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they
Turning On/Off Your Phone
To turn on/off your phone, press and hold the Power/
End key . If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN
code and press .
Note:
If you enter an incorrect code 3 times, your SIM card
is disabled and the phone displays
enter your 4-digit code and press to unlock your
phone. The default unlock code is set to 1234.
Note:
To automatically turn the phone on or off, see
“Powering Off in Standby or Automatically Turn Off” on
page 24.
SIM Blocked
. If necessary,
Making and Answering Calls
Getting Started
To make a call
then press to make the call. (Press
erase the last digit. Press and hold
digits.)
To make a call from the address book, see page 50.
To answer a call
You can also apply the
Find the Feature
Press to end a call.
, enter the number with the keypad keys,
, press .
Multi-Key
DELETE
() to
DELETE
() to erase all
answer function.
>
Settings > In Call Setup
>
Answer Options
>
Multi-Key On
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Adjusting the Volume
When you are in a call, you can adjust the earpiece
speaker volume by pressing right or left.
When the phone display is in idle, press right or left
to adjust the ring volume. Increase/decrease the
volume by pressing to the right/left.
Getting Started
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Learning to Use Your
Phone
Symbols on the Screen
q
p
GPRS
Active
o
Signal
Strength
n
Alert
Type
In use
RECENT
r
Roam
IM
n
Alert Type
The default alert setting is loud ring.
o
Signal Strength
connection with the network.
Shows the current selected alert profile.
Shows the strength of your phone’s
]
Message
^
Battery
Level
_
Clock
`
Menu
Learning to Use Your Phone
p
GPRS Active
high-speed GPRS network connection. GPRS allows
faster data transfer speeds. The indicator does not mean
that you are in a call, only that you are registered on the
network via a GPRS connection.
Indicates that your phone is using a
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q
In use
you have a secure or insecure connection.
r
Roam
network system outside your home network.
]
Message
message waiting. An icon here can also indicate your text
entry mode, alphabet, numeric, symbol and etc.
`
Menu
open the system menu.
Indicates when a call is in progress and when
Appears when your phone uses another
Appears when you have a new voice or text
^
Battery Level
your battery. The more bars visible, the greater the
charge.
_
Clock
Displays the real time (see page 21).
Indicates that you can press the menu key to
Shows the amount of charge left in
Using the Menu
Navigating to a Feature
Use these keys to move through your phone’s menu
system:
Apply the function identified by the right display prompt.
Apply the function identified by the left display prompt.
Learning to Use Your Phone
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Make and answer calls, and view recent dialed calls.
Press and hold to turn on/off the phone. Press and
release to end calls and exit menus.
Scroll through menus/lists, and set feature values.
The following demonstrates how to select a feature and
enter information:
Find the Feature
Press , scroll to
information of the last call.
Recent Calls
>
Recent Calls > Dialed Calls
, then select it to see the
Selecting a Feature
Scroll through numeric items. Press
see the details of a highlighted item. Press again to
enter the sub-menu.
Press
BACK/EXIT
() to return to a previous screen.
VIEW/SELECT
() to
Entering Feature Information
Features such as
enter detailed information.
Enter numbers or text with the keypad.
Press
CANCEL
changes.
Note: OK () appears when you enter information. Press
it to save the information.
CHANGE
Press
scroll through numeric items.
Address Book
() to exit the menu without making
() to edit a selected item. Also, you can
and
Greeting
require you to
Learning to Use Your Phone
Entering Text
The default Tap Method makes it easy for you to enter
names, numbers and text messages on your phone. You
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can enter all characters (letters, numbers, and symbols)
using the standard Tap method.
To enter text with the Tap method
1 or more times to cycle through characters. Release the
key to enter the displayed character. Press
when you are finish editing.
To cycle through iTAP
to enter
you would like to apply.
®
, Tap and Numeric modes, press
Entry Method
, then scroll to the entry mode
, press a number key
OK/SEND
Character Chart
Use this chart as a guide for entering spaces, numbers,
letters, symbols, and other characters with the Tap Method
text mode. Press the same key repeatedly to cycle through
available characters.
. 1 ? ! , @ _ & ~ : ; " - ( ) ' ¿ ¡
% £ $ ¥
A B C 2
Learning to Use Your Phone
D E F 3
G H I 4
J K L 5
M N O 6
P Q R S 7
T U V 8
W X Y Z 9
+ - 0 x * / \ [ ] = > < #
§
()
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Note:
The Tap sequence could be different in different
language Tap input method.
Capitalization
PressTo
(up/down)
or
Note:
Sizes of characters may vary from 1 language to
another.
change the words to initial
character capitalized, all
uppercase characters
add a space
Learning to Use Your Phone
Folding Back the Phone
Whenever you fold back your cell phone, all ongoing
operations will be canceled and the screen displays the
original entrance screen content.
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Setting Up Your Phone
Setting the Time and Date
Find the Feature
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup > Time and Date
Changing Personal Greetings
Find the Feature
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Personalize > Greeting
Choosing Alert and Audio
Tones
Your phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of an
incoming call, message, or other event. This ring and/or
vibration is called an alert. You can select 1 of 6 different
alert profiles:
Ring
, and
Each alert profile contains settings for ringer and keypad
volume. It also includes alert tone settings for different
events (incoming calls, text messages, voicemail and
messages). You can change the setting in each profile.
To choose an alert profile
Setting Up Your Phone
Find the Feature
Loud Ring, Soft Ring, Vibrate, Vibrate & Ring, Vibrate then
Silent
.
:
>
Audio > Ring Type
> desired profile
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To assign alert profiles to a specific alert for events (i.e.
incoming message, voicemail alert, etc.):
Find the Feature
>
Audio > Tone Details
> desired event
> alert for event
Setting Backlight
Find the Feature
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup > Backlight
> desired time span
Setting Contrast
Find the Feature
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup > Contrast
> desired amount
Setting Display Scrolling
To set the cursor to stop or to wrap around when it reaches
the top or end of a list:
Find the Feature
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup > Scroll
> desired scroll
Setting Main Menu Animation
Setting Up Your Phone
Find the Feature
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup
>
Main menu animation
> desired mode
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Setting Battery Save
To conserve the phone’s power:
Find the Feature
Note:
The screen saver does not come on if
set to
ON
.
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup > Battery Save
> desired mode
Battery Save
Resetting All Options
To restore all options to factory default values, except
unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer:
Find the Feature
To reset all options, you need to enter the
(000000).
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup > Master Reset
Security Code
Clearing All Information
To reset all options to their factory settings and clear all
user entries (such as downloaded wallpapers, Main menu
animation, and sounds):
Warning:
including address book entries and downloaded files.
Once you erase the information, it cannot be recovered. It
Setting Up Your Phone
This option erases all user-entered information,
is
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resets all options back to their factory settings except for
the unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer.
Find the Feature
To clear all information, you need to enter the
(000000).
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup > Master Clear
Security Code
Setting Up Your Phone for
Optional Handsfree Use
Handsfree operation makes it possible for you to make and
receive calls without using your hands.
Note:
The use of wireless devices and their
accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain
areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the
use of these products.
Find the Feature
>
>
> desired mode
Settings > Other Settings
Headset
>
Auto Answer
Powering Off in Standby or
Automatically Turn Off
Find the Feature
>
Settings > Other Settings
>
Initial Setup > Power On/Off
Setting Up Your Phone
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Calling Features
Displaying Your Phone Number
You must enter your phone number before you can
display it.
From the idle display:
Find the Feature
PressTo
View
()
1
2
CHANGE
()
or
Calling Features
Note:
SIM card in order to use this feature (see page 50).
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CANCEL
()
3Ok ()
or
DELETE
()
4
DONE
()
Your phone number must be programmed on your
>
Settings > Phone Status
>
My numbers
see the entry details
change
exit the screen
confirm the change
to make a change
confirm the change
NAME, No., or Speed No.
Redialing a Number
You can redial a previously dialed phone number, whether
the call connected or was busy. From the idle display:
PressTo
1
2
go directly to the dialed
calls list
redial the highlighted number
or
Find the Feature
PressTo
1
2
>
Recent calls
Calls, Dialed Calls,
scroll to the entry you want to
call
redial the highlighted number
>
Received
or
NotePad
Using My Caller ID
The calling line identification (Caller ID)
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feature lets you see who is calling before you
answer. If the caller’s name is stored in your
Address Book
name. Otherwise, the phone displays the caller’s phone
number.
If Caller ID information is not available, your phone
displays
Incoming Call Unknown
, the phone automatically displays the
.
Calling Features
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Terminating an Incoming Call
While the phone is ringing or vibrating:
PressTo
or
IGNORE
()
Depending on your phone settings and the type
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of subscription you have, the call may be
forwarded to another number or go directly to
voicemail, or the caller may hear a busy signal.
Note:
The Multi-Key answer function must be enabled (see
page 13).
cancel the incoming call
Dialing an Emergency Number
Your service provider programs 1 or more emergency
Calling Features
phone numbers (such as 911) that you can call under any
circumstances,
SIM card is not inserted
Note:
phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may
not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency
call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or
interference issues.
To call the emergency number at any time:
1
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even when your phone is locked or the
.
Emergency numbers vary by country. Your
PressTo
keypad keys dial the emergency number
(such as 911)
PressTo
2
call the emergency number
Dialing International Numbers
To dial the local international access code:
Action
Press for 2 seconds to insert the international
access code
the country that you would like to connect to
(for example, +44 for the U.K., +33 for France),
then enter the rest of the phone number.
+, then enter in the country code for
Calling Features
Inserting Special Characters
into Dialing Sequences
You can insert special characters into a phone number.
While dialing (with digits visible in the display), press
and hold to display a
w
to display a
OptionDescription
Insert Pause
(insert a
p
.
)
p
. Continue to press and hold
Your phone waits until the call
connects before it dials the next
digit(s) in the series.
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OptionDescription
Insert Wait
(insert a
w
)
Your phone waits until the call
connects, then prompts you for
confirmation before it dials the
next digit(s).
Viewing the Received Calls,
Dialed Calls, or Missed
Calls List
Your phone keeps lists of the numbers from calls you
recently received, dialed, and missed, even if the calls did
not connect. The lists are sorted from the newest to oldest
entries. The oldest entries are deleted as new ones are
added. Each entry tells you the person’s number (or name,
if available) and whether or not the call connected. You can
call, store, or delete the numbers on these lists.
Calling Features
Shortcut:
Press to go directly to the dialed calls list
from the idle display.
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Find the Feature
PressTo
1
2
SELECT
()
3
>
Recent Calls
scroll to
Calls
select
scroll to an entry you want
to call
Received Calls
Received Calls
, or
or
Dialed
Dialed Calls
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