Motorola V197 User Manual

MOTOMANUAL

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Motorola V197

GSM

HELLOMOTO

Introducing your new Motorola V197 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson.

Open menus.

Left Soft Key

Go online.

Volume Keys

Smart Key

Make & answer calls.

Go handsfree.

Navigate menus.

Select menu items.

Right Soft Key

Read messages.

Turn on & off, hang up, exit menus.

Charge up.

Home Screen Main Menu

Service Provider

12/31/07

Recent Phonebook

Press the

Menu M

12:00

to open the

Main Menu

key

Games & Apps

Exit Select

Press the Navigation

Key

up, down, left, or

right

(S) to highlight

a menu feature.

Press and hold the

Power Key O

for a

Press the (

Center Key

) to select it. few seconds or until the display lights up to turn on your phone.

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) 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 feature’s 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 this 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.

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. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

Caution:

Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Motorola, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Manual Number: 6809504A40-A

menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . 8

essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

about this guide. . . . . . . 9

SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . 10

battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

turn it on & off . . . . . . . 13

make a call. . . . . . . . . . 13

answer a call . . . . . . . . 13

store a phone number . 13 call a stored phone

number . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

your phone number . . . 14

main attractions . . . . . . 16

Bluetooth® wireless . . 16

play videos. . . . . . . . . . 21

multimedia messages . 22

contents

cable connections . . . . 23

phone updates. . . . . . . 24

basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

text entry . . . . . . . . . . . 28

volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

navigation key . . . . . . . 32

smart key. . . . . . . . . . . 32

external display . . . . . . 32

handsfree speaker. . . . 33

codes & passwords . . . 33 lock & unlock phone . . 34

customize. . . . . . . . . . . . 35

ring style . . . . . . . . . . . 35

time & date . . . . . . . . . 36

wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . 36

screen saver . . . . . . . . 37

display appearance . . . 37

answer options . . . . . . 38

calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

turn off a call alert . . . . 39

recent calls . . . . . . . . . 39

redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

return a call . . . . . . . . . 41

caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

emergency calls . . . . . 41

voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . 42

other features . . . . . . . . 43

advanced calling . . . . . 43

phonebook. . . . . . . . . . 48

messages . . . . . . . . . . 52

personalizing . . . . . . . . 54

call times & costs . . . . 56

(continued next page)

other features (continued)

handsfree . . . . . . . . . . 57

data & fax calls . . . . . . 58

network . . . . . . . . . . . 58

personal organizer . . . 59

security. . . . . . . . . . . . 60

fun & games. . . . . . . . 60

service and repairs . . . . 63

SAR Data. . . . . . . . . . . . 64

EU Conformance . . . . . 66

Safety Information . . . . 68

Industry Canada Notice 73

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . 74

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . 79

WHO Information . . . . . 80

Registration . . . . . . . . . 80

Export Law . . . . . . . . . . 81

Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Perchlorate Label . . . . . 82

Driving Safety. . . . . . . . 83

index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

contents

main menu

Phonebook

Recent Calls

• Received Calls

• Dialed Calls

• Notepad

• Call Times *

• Call Cost *

•Data Times*

•Data Volumes*

Messages

• Create Message

• Message Inbox

• Outbox

•Drafts

• MMS Templates

•Quick Notes

• Browser Msgs

• Info Services *

•Voicemail

menu map

To o l s

• SIM Applications *

•Calculator

• Datebook

• Shortcuts

•Alarm Clock

• Dialing Services

• Fixed Dial *

•Quick Dial

• Voice Dial

Games & Apps

Web A cces s *

•Browser

• Web Shortcuts

• Stored Pages

•History

•Go To URL

•Browser Setup

• Web Sessions *

Multimedia

•Pictures

• Sounds

• Videos *

Ring Styles

•Style

• style Detail

Settings

• (see next page)

* optional features

This is the standard main menu layout.

Your phone’s

menu may be different.

settings menu

Perso nalize

• Home Screen

• Main Menu

• Color Style

• Greeting

• Wallpaper

• Screen Saver

Connection

• Bluetooth® Link

•Sync

Call Forward *

• Voice Calls

• Fax Calls

• Data Calls

•Cancel All

• Forward Status

In-Call Setup

• In-Call Timer

• Call Cost Setup *

• My Caller ID

• Talk and Fax

• Answer Options

• Call Waiting

Initial Setup

• Time and Date

• 1-Touch Dial

• Display Timeout

• Backlight

• TTY Setup *

•Scroll

• Language

• Contrast

• Brightness

•DTMF

• Master Reset

• Master Clear

Phone Status

• My Tel. Numbers

• Credit Info/Available *

• Active Line *

• Battery Meter

• Software Update *

• Other Information

Headset

• Auto Answer

•Voice Dial

* optional features

Car Settings

Network

Security

Java™ Settings

• Auto Answer

• Auto Handsfree

•Power-Off Delay

• Charger Time

•New Network

•Network Setup

• Available Networks

• My Network List *

• Service Tone *

• Call Drop Tone

• Phone Lock

• Lock Application

• Fixed Dial *

• Restrict Calls *

• Call Barring *

• SIM PIN

•New Passwords

• Certificate Mgmt *

• Java System

• Delete All Apps

• App Vibration

• App Volume

• App Backlight

menu map

Use and Care

To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from:

liquids of any kind dust and dirt

Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture.

extreme heat or cold cleaning solutions

Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or above 45°C/113°F.

microwaves the ground

Don’t try to dry your phone in a microwave oven.

Use and Care

Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt, sand, food, or other inappropriate materials.

To clean your phone, use only a dry soft cloth. Don’t use alcohol or other cleaning solutions.

Don’t drop your phone.

essentials

CAUTION:

phone for the first time, read the

Important Safety and Legal Information

edged pages at the back of this guide.

Before using the

included in the gray-

Press the menu keyM to open the menu.

Press the navigation keyS to scroll to

e Messages

to select it.

Press the navigation keyS to scroll to

Create Message

to select it.

, and press the center keys

about this guide

This guide shows how to open a menu feature as follows:

Find it: M >

This means that, from the home screen:

e Messages >Create Message

symbols

This means a feature is network, SIM card, or subscription dependent and may not be available in all areas. Contact your service provider for more information.

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symbols

This means a feature requires an optional accessory.

SIM card

Caution:

Keep it away from static electricity, water, and dirt.

Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains personal information like your phone number and phonebook entries.

Don’t bend or scratch your SIM card.

Note:

Make sure the gold SIM card contacts are facing down.

battery

essentials

battery installation

battery removal

To re m o v e th e

, remove the

battery

battery cover and pull the bottom of the battery up out of the phone.

battery charging

New batteries are not fully charged. Plug the battery charger into your phone and an electrical outlet. Your phone might take several seconds to start charging the battery. Your display shows

Charge Complete

Tip:

It will perform best after you fully charge and discharge it a few times.

You can charge your battery by connecting a cable from your phone's mini-USB port to a USB port on a computer. Both your phone and the computer must be turned on, and your computer must have the correct software drivers installed. Cables and

when finished.

Relax, you can’t overcharge your battery.

essentials

software drivers are available in Motorola Original data kits, sold separately.

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 non-Motorola 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.

When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place.

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•

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

032375o

proper battery disposal.

Warning:

Never dispose of batteries in a fire

because they may explode.

Before using your phone, read the battery safety information in the “Safety and General Information” section included in the gray-edged pages at the back of this guide.

turn it on & off

make a call

Caution:

PIN code when you turn them on. If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times before the correct code, your SIM card is disabled, and your display shows service provider.

To turn on your phone, press and hold few seconds or until the keypad or display lights up. If prompted, enter your eight-digit SIM card PIN code and/or four-digit unlock code.

To turn off your phone, press and hold a few seconds.

Some phones ask for your SIM card

SIM Blocked

for a

. Contact your

for

Enter a phone number and press N to make a call.

To “hang up,” close the flip or press

answer a call

When your phone rings and/or vibrates, just

open the flip or press

To “hang up,” close the flip or press

to answer.

store a phone number

You can store a phone number in your

Phonebook

Enter a phone number in the home screen.

Press the

Store

key.

essentials

Enter a name and other details for the phone number. To select a highlighted

item, press the center key

Note:

You can store a phonebook entry in your phone’s memory or on your SIM card. In the entry, select

Phone

SIM

choose SIM card can only include name and number details.

Press the

To edit or delete a page 48.

To store an email address from the home screen, press

M>New>Email Address

Done

M>n Phonebook

essentials

. Entries stored on the

key to store the number.

Phonebook

Store To

and

entry, see

, then press

call a stored phone number

Find it: M >

Scroll to the phonebook entry.

Shortcut:

keypad keys to enter the first letters of an entry name, then press the jump to the entry.

Press N to call the entry.

n Phonebook

In the phonebook, press

key to

your phone number

From the home screen, press Mthen# to see your number.

Tip:

Want to see your phone number while

you’re on a call? Press

M>My Tel. Number

You can edit the name and phone number stored on your SIM card. From

the home screen, press

View

entry, press the

Edit

key. If you don’t know your phone number,

key, and press the

, select an

contact your service provider.

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main attractions

You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls!

Bluetooth® wireless

Your phone supports Bluetooth wireless connections. You can connect your phone with a Bluetooth headset or car kit to make handsfree calls. You can also connect your phone with a phone or computer that supports Bluetooth connections to exchange files.

Your phone is a which means it can connect to other Bluetooth devices up to 320 feet away (rather than 32 feet away, as with Bluetooth Class 2 devices).

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Bluetooth Class 1

device,

Note: Your phone's Bluetooth features and Bluetooth Class 1 power levels are not allowed for outdoor operation in France. To avoid unlawful interference with radio signals, do not use the Bluetooth features in France unless you are indoors.

The use of wireless phones while

Note:

driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving. Additionally, 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.

For maximum Bluetooth security

should always connect Bluetooth devices in a safe, private environment.

, you

turn Bluetooth power on or off

Find it: M >

Bluetooth Link >Setup >Power >On

Note:

procedure to set Bluetooth power to not in use. Your phone will not connect to devices until you set Bluetooth power back to

and connect your phone with the device

again.

w Settings >Connection

To extend battery life, use this

Off

when

use a headset or handsfree car kit

Before you try to connect your phone with a handsfree device on

and

ready

(see the user’s guide for the device). You can connect your phone with only one device at a time.

, make sure the device is

in pairing or bonding mode

Find it: M>

Bluetooth Link >Handsfree >[Look For Devices]

w Settings >Connection

Your phone lists the devices it finds within range.

Scroll to a device in the list and press the

center key

Press the

YesorOK

key to connect to the

device.

If necessary, enter the device passkey

0000

(such as

) and press the OKkey.

When your phone is connected, the Bluetooth indicator

Shortcut:

shows in the home screen.

When Bluetooth power is on, your phone can automatically connect to a handsfree device you have used before. Just turn on the device or move it near the phone.

Tip:

Want to know more about your headset

or car kit? For specific information about a

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device, refer to the instructions that came with it. For more Bluetooth support, see:

www.motorola.com/Bluetoothsupport

copy files to another device

You can copy a media file, phonebook entry, datebook event, or Web shortcut from your phone to a computer or other device.

Note:

You can’t copy some copyrighted

objects.

On your phone, scroll to the object that you want to copy to the other device.

Press M, then select:

•

Manage >Copy

•

Share Phonebook Entry

entries.

•

Send

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for datebook events.

for media files.

for phonebook

Select a recognized device name, or

[Look For Devices]

to search for the device

where you want to copy the file.

If your phone could not copy the file to the other device ready

, make sure the device is on and

in discoverable mode (see the user’s guide for the device). Also, make sure the device is not busy with another similar Bluetooth connection.

Note:

Once you connect your phone to a Bluetooth device, that device can start similar Bluetooth connections with your phone. Your

display shows the Bluetooth indicator

the top when there is a Bluetooth connection.

Access

To change a device’s

setting, see

page 21.

receive files from another device

If you do not see the

Bluetooth indicator phone display, turn on your phone’s Bluetooth feature by pressing

Connection >Bluetooth Link >Setup >Power >On

Place your phone near the device, and send the file from the device.

If your phone and the sending device don’t recognize each other, place your phone in discoverable mode so the sending device can locate it. Press

M>w Settings >Connection >Bluetooth Link

Setup >Find Me

Press the accept the file from the other device.

at the top of your

key on your phone to

M>w Settings

Your phone notifies you when file transfer is

Save

complete. If necessary, press the

key to

save the file.

advanced Bluetooth features

A device is recognized after you connect to it

once (see page 17).

features make phone

visible to other device

Allow a Bluetooth device to discover your phone:

M >w Settings >Connection

Bluetooth Link >Setup >Find Me

main attractions

features connect to

recognized device

drop connection with headset or handsfree device

switch to headset or handsfree device during call

main attractions

Connect your phone to a recognized handsfree device:

M >w Settings >Connection

Bluetooth Link >Handsfree

> > device name

Scroll to the device name and press the

Drop

key.

During a call, press

M>Use Bluetooth

to switch to a recognized headset or car kit.

features move

multimedia object to device

Caution: deletes

from your phone.

Scroll to the object, press

Moving an object

the original object

M>Move

select the device name.

copy multimedia object to

Scroll to the object, press

M>Copy

select the device name.

device

features edit device

properties

set Bluetooth options

M >w Settings

Connection

Bluetooth Link >Device History

Scroll to the device name and press the

The

Access

setting can

center key

Note:

restrict how this device connects to your phone. You

Automatic

can choose connects),

Always Ask

(always

(asks

you before connecting),

Just Once, Never M >w Settings

Connection

Bluetooth Link >Setup

, or

Custom

play videos

Find it: M>

> video name

The video clip plays:

Press S up

to pause or

play the video.

Press S

down to stop

the video.

To download a video with the micro-browser, see page 61. You can also attach videos to multimedia messages.

h Multimedia >Videos

VIDEO

CLIP

AREA

Video Clip Name

Playing...

Back Details

Return to previous screen.

Status

View video details.

Press M to open Videos Menu.

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multimedia messages

To create a group mailing list, see page 51. For more message features, see page 52.

send a multimedia message

A Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message contains pages with text and media objects (including pictures, animations, or sounds). You can send the multimedia message to other MMS-capable phones, and to email addresses.

Find it: R >

Press keypad keys to enter text on the page (for details about text entry, see page 28).

To i ns er t a

object

Select the file type and the file.

Create Message >New Multimedia Msg

picture, sound, or other

on the page, press M>

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Insert

To i ns er t

another page

in the message, enter text or objects on the current page and press

M>Insert>New Page

. You can enter more text and objects on the new page.

When you finish the message, press the

Send To

key.

Choose one or more people for

To select a

phonebook entry

, scroll to the entry and press the center key Repeat to add other phonebook entries.

enter

To scroll to and press the center key

a new number or email address,

[New Number]

send

the message, press the

[New Email Address]

Before you send a message, press

Save to Drafts, Abort Message

choose

Message Options

(such as message

, or open

Subject

addresses).

Send To

Send

key.

or CC

receive a multimedia message

When you receive a multimedia message or letter, your phone plays an alert and the display shows message indicator such as

Press the

If a multimedia message contains media objects:

Read

key to open the message.

•

Photos, pictures, and animations show as you read the message.

•

A sound file plays when its slide shows. Use the volume keys to adjust the sound volume.

Note:

In a multimedia letter, you may have to scroll to an indicator in the text to play a sound file.

•

Attached files are added to the end of the message. To open an attachment,

New Message

with a

scroll to the file indicator/filename and

View

press the (sound), or datebook vCalendar entry, or unknown file type).

key (image),

Open

key (phonebook vCard,

Play

key

cable connections

Your phone

has a mini-USB port so you can connect it to a computer to transfer data.

You can use data cables and supporting software on your computer to:

•

Synchronize phonebook and datebook information between your phone and a computer or hand-held device.

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•

Use your phone as a modem to connect to the Internet.

•

Use your phone to send and receive data calls from your computer or handheld device.

Note:

Motorola Original USB data cables and supporting software are sold separately. Check your computer or hand-held device to determine the type of cable you need. To

transfer data

computer, you might need to install the software included with the Motorola Original data kit. See the data kit user’s guide for more information. To make connected computer, see page 58.

between your phone and

data calls

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through a

phone updates

Sometimes we think of ways to make your phone’s software faster or more efficient after you’ve purchased your phone. You can find out if your phone can be updated and register for free update notifications at:

http://www.hellomoto.com/support/ update

Note:

Software updates do not affect your phonebook entries or other personal entries. If you receive a software update but choose to install it later, see page 58.

basics

See page 1 for a basic phone diagram.

display

The home screen shows when you turn on the phone.

Date

Clock

Service Provider

12/31/05

12:00

Styles Settings

Right Soft Key LabelLeft Soft Key Label

Menu Indicator

Note:

Your home screen might look different from the one shown, depending on your service provider.

To dial a number from the home screen, press

number keys and

Press screen to open basic menu features.

Press the menu key Soft Key Labels show the current soft key functions. For soft key locations, see page 1.

up, down, left, or right in the home

to open the menu.

basics

Status indicators can show at the top of the home screen:

1. Signal

Strength

2. GPRS

3. Data

4. Roam

5. Active Line

1 Signal Strength Indicator –

Service Provider

12/31/05

12:00

Styles Settings

8. Battery

Level

7. Ring Style

6. Message

Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. You can’t make or receive

calls when

2 GPRS Indicator –

or ) shows.

Shows when your phone is using a high-speed General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection. Indicators show PDP

context active

basics

or packet data available

3 Data Indicator –

Shows connection

status.

= secure packet data transfer

= secure application connection

= secure Circuit Switch Data

= unsecure packet data transfer

= unsecure application connection

= unsecure CSD call

(CSD) call

= Bluetooth® connection is active

4 Roam Indicator –

Shows when your phone is seeking or using a network outside your home network. Indicators can include:

= 2G home

= 2.5G home

;

= 2G roam

= 2.5G roam

5 Active Line Indicator –

to indicate an active call, or >to

Shows

indicate when call forwarding is on. Indicators for dual-line-enabled SIM cards can include:

= line 1

active

= line 2

active

6 Message Indicator –

= line 1 active, call

forward on

= line 2 active, call

forward on

Shows when you receive a new message. Indicators can include:

= text message

= voicemail message

= voicemail & text message

7 Ring Style Indicator –

Shows the ring

style setting.

= loud ring

= soft ring

= vibrate & ring

}

vibrate then ring

= vibrate

8 Battery Level Indicator –

= silent

Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when your phone shows

Low Battery

basics

+ 65 hidden pages

Motorola V197 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

HELLOMOTO

contents

menu map

Use and Care

essentials

about this guide

SIM card

battery

turn it on & off

make a call

answer a call

store a phone number

call a stored phone number

your phone number

main attractions

Bluetooth® wireless

play videos

multimedia messages

cable connections

phone updates

basics

display