Motorola V3620 user Manual

Welcome

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a premium
state-of-the-art Motorola cellular telephone.

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 your Motorola cellular phone through
rigorous 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.

Thank you for choosing Motorola, a global leader in
communications technology.

Enjoy your new Motorola cellular phone!

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Pan American Cellular Subscriber Group
600 North U.S. Highway 45
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
1-800-331-6456 (in the United States)
1-800-461-4575 (in Canada)

Turbo Dial, VibraCall, VoiceNote,
E•P, and

are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
©1998 Motorola, Inc.

Printed in U.S.A.

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Contents

Introduction

Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The Basics

Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Phone Book Basics

Storing Names and Numbers in the Phone Book . . . . . 47

Recalling Entries from the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using Recall Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Storing a Number During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

The Menu System

Navigating the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Road Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Phone Book Menu Features

Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Recalling a Phone Number by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Recalling a Phone Number by Location . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Storing Names and Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Advanced Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Editing Stored Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Viewing Your Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Setting Display Preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Call Timers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Viewing the Individual Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Viewing the Resettable Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Viewing the Cumulative Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Resetting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Displaying the Individual Call Timer Automatically . . .75

Activating the One Minute Audible Timer . . . . . . . . . . .76

Tone Controls

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Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Setting Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Selecting a Ringer Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Setting Keypad Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Setting Scratchpad Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Security Features

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Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Setting the Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Setting the Automatic Electronic Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Activating Emergency Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Viewing Your Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Changing Your Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

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Setting the Service Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Resetting All Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Clearing All Stored Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Phone Options

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Using Two Cellular Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Changing the Active Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Selecting Cellular System Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Selecting a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Reviewing Your Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Setting a PIN Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Disabling Call Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Setting Automatic Hands-Free Operation . . . . . . . . . . 103

Setting Multiple Key Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Setting Open to Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Setting Automatic Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Setting Hands-Free Auto Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Setting Voice Operated Transmission (VOX) . . . . . . . . 108

Setting Extended Talk Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Displaying System Identification (SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Digital Message Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Road Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

VoiceNote™ Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Recording an Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Activating the Answering Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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Setting Number of Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Activating the Audible Answering Machine . . . . . . . . .117

Recording a Voice Memo Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Recording a Phone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Playing New Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Playing All Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Viewing Digital Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Activating the Digital Message Reminder . . . . . . . . . . .125

Reference Information

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Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

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Introduction

What would you say to a telephone that’s smaller than most
wallets? 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 next generation of wearable
phones. Breakthrough technologies bring you a phone so
innovative, it challenges the status quo. Introducing your
new Motorola wearable cellular telephone.

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Highlights

Your Motorola cellular phone offers exceptional features that
make life easier, more organized and more fun! This small
miracle of modern technology can help you:

• collect messages in the built-in answering machine,
record memos, and record calls (VoiceNote™
recorder)*

• receive calls discreetly with a vibrating alert
(VibraCall™ alert)

• make calls instantly with one-touch dialing
(Turbo Dial™ key)

• send and receive faxes with optional data accessories

• simplify menu access and call placement with the
Smart Button

• read more information on the large two-line display

• increase the length of time between charges with
dual battery capability

• know when to charge with the dedicated Battery
Level Indicator

• charge on the go with the internal Rapid Charger
and an AC adapter or optional cigarette lighter
adapter

* Use of this function is subject to varying state and federal

laws regarding privacy of phone conversations.

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• navigate phone features with a user-friendly
icon-driven menu interface

• enjoy the convenience of hands-free operation with
an optional headset

• remember phone numbers with the internal Phone
Book

• monitor call length with displayed and audible Call
Timers

• reduce roaming with two-system registration

†

• display phone numbers of incoming calls with
Calling Line ID capability

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• receive notification when you get a new Voice Mail

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message

As you explore your Motorola cellular phone, you will
discover many more convenient and time-saving features
that will 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, and battery chargers to keep you on the go.

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†

These are network and subscription-dependent features
that are not available in all areas. Contact your cellular
service provider for availability.

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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 Commissions
(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).

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

Antenna Care

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

Phone Operation

Introduction

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.

Batteries

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

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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
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

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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 AL WAYS 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
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.

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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.

Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.
Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft.

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.

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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn your phone off when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.

Sparks 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 gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer
or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas
(such as propane or butane); 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.

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Package Content Options

Your Motorola cellular phone comes equipped with a
standard battery and an AC adapter . A whole line of accessory
options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize
your cellular package for maximum performance and
portability.

Slim Lithium Ion

Main Battery with Battery Cover

and Slim Battery Door

Motorola Wearable Personal

Cellular Telephone

Extra Capacity Lithium Ion

Main Battery with Battery Cover

and Standard Battery Door

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Auxiliary Battery

with Battery Cover

Standard Nickel Metal Hydride

Main Battery with Battery Cover

and Standard Battery Door

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Holster

AC Adapter

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

(AC Adapter Required)

Cigarette Lighter

Adapter

Headset

Desktop Charger

Note: Your Motorola cellular phone and accessories may not look
exactly as pictured above.

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Phone Overview

Signal Strength

Indicator

Battery Level

Indicator
Headset Jack
Power/Status

Indicator

Retractable
Antenna

Earpiece

Status Indicators
Alphanumeric

Display
Menu Icons
VoiceNote™

Record Button

Microphone

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Smart

Button

Volume

Keys

Function Keys

Alphanumeric
Keypad

Function Keys

Accessory
Connector

(See illustration reference on page 18.)

Retractable Antenna

Extend the antenna for best

performance.

Earpiece

The earpiece contains an ultra-compact phone

speaker.

Status Indicators

IU

(In Use)—The In Use indicator flashes when a call
is in progress.

NS

(No Service)—If you travel beyond the range of a
cellular service area, the No Service indicator flashes
to indicate that calls cannot be placed or received
from your location.

RM

(Roam)—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 flashes quickly.

Signal Strength Indicator

The Signal Strength
indicator shows the strength of the signal your phone is
receiving. The stronger the signal, the better your chances of
placing and receiving calls successfully. You may see low
signal strength if you are in a fringe area of the cellular
system. Buildings, tunnels, and bad weather can block or
interfere with reception. If the display goes blank to conserve
energy, the Signal Strength indicator’s lights flash one at a
time up to the signal level you are receiving.

Introduction

Strong Signal

Weak Signal

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High Charge

Low Charge

Battery Level Indicator

The Battery Level indicator tells
you the amount of charge left in your battery. The more bar
segments you see, the greater the charge.

Alphanumeric Display

The two-line alphanumeric
display shows your input from the keypad, information
recalled from memory, and other messages.

Menu Icons

As you move through the menu system, the

icons flash to indicate the selected feature:

Phone Book lets you store and retrieve numbers.
Call Timers can monitor the length of your calls.
Tone Controls adjust your phone’s tones.
Lock/Security features prevent unauthorized access.
Phone Options can be set to your specifications.
Digital Message provides access to digital messages

and VoiceNote™ messages.

Headset Jack

Located on the top of the phone, the

headset jack provides a connection for an optional headset.

Power/Status Indicator

Located on the top of the phone
by the headset jack, the Power/Status indicator alerts you to
incoming calls, and flashes to indicate service and roam
conditions when the phone is closed.

VoiceNote™ Record Button

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Located on the top of the phone by the antenna, this
button toggles the record function on and off.

Volume Keys

The upper and lower volume keys can adjust keypad,

or

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

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

Accessory Connector

The accessory connector provides
the connection for an external power supply and optional
vehicular and data accessories.

Microphone

The microphone is positioned for

convenient conversation.

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The Basics

This chapter tells you how to set up and use your Motorola
cellular telephone and perform basic phone functions.

In this chapter you will learn how to:

• attach and remove the protective covers from your
phone’s batteries

• install and remove your phone’s batteries

• charge your phone’s batteries and check battery
charge levels

• turn your phone on and off

• hold and wear your phone

• place and receive calls

• view your own phone number

• read your phone’s Power/Status indicator

• redial numbers

• adjust your phone’s ringer and earpiece volumes

• mute your phone’s microphone

• set your phone to vibrate discreetly when you receive
a call

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Battery Information

Battery Talk Times and Standby Times

Battery talk time is the length of time you spend talking on
your phone before the battery needs to be charged. Battery
standby time is the length of time your phone is left on to
receive calls before the battery needs to be charged.

Keep in mind that your battery’s talk time and standby time
are a relative measurement of the battery’s capacity. The
more you talk on the phone, the less standby time you will
have and vice versa. Certain features can demand power
from your battery and reduce battery life. The following chart
is an approximate talk time and standby time guide for your
phone and its available batteries.

Slim Main Battery
Lithium Ion E•P™

• uses slim battery door

• up to 65 minutes of talk time or
up to 24 hours of standby time

Standard Main Battery
Nickel Metal Hydride

• uses standard battery door

• up to 65 minutes of talk time or
up to 24 hours of standby time

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Battery Talk Times and Standby
Times (continued)

Extra Capacity Main Battery
Lithium Ion E•P™

• uses standard battery door

• up to 110 minutes of talk time or
up to 46 hours of standby time

Auxiliary Battery
Lithium Ion E•P™

• up to 110 additional minutes of
talk time or up to 46 additional
hours of standby time

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 “Batteries” on page 11 for
additional safety information.)

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

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Removing the Main Cover

Press down on the cover release latch until the
battery slips free from its cover.

Attaching the Main Cover

Lower the battery into the cover until you hear it
click into place.

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Removing the Auxiliary Cover

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

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Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover

1. Fit the pins at the bottom of the auxiliary battery
into the holes in the base of the auxiliary cover.

2. Push the auxiliary battery and the cover together
until the cover’s narrow end snaps into the latch on
the top of the auxiliary battery.

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Latch

Pins

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The Main Battery

Thanks to Motorola’s breakthrough technology, your
Motorola cellular phone’s batteries are small and
lightweight. Now it is easier than ever to carry a spare or two.

Installing the Main Battery

The main battery fits into a small compartment in the back
of your phone. The battery is covered by a door.

1. Align the arrows on the battery with the arrows in
the battery compartment. Place the front end of the
battery into the top of the compartment as shown, so
that the metal terminals on the battery make
contact with the terminals in the phone.

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2. Press the battery down.

3. Slide the battery toward the bottom of the phone
until it is firmly in place.

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2

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4. Place the door tabs into the notches at the bottom of
the compartment as shown.

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5. Press the door down until you hear it click into
place.

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Removing the Main Battery

To remove the main battery:

1. Turn your phone off.

2. Slide the release latch up toward the top of the
phone to release the battery door.

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Release Latch

3. Remove the door.

4. Push the battery up toward the top of the phone
until the back end of the battery pops free.

5. Swing the battery up and out of the compartment.

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The Auxiliary Battery

Now you can use a variety of battery options to fit your
individual needs. When the slim main battery is installed in
your Motorola cellular phone, you can attach an optional
auxiliary battery and get even more talk and/or standby
time. You can extend your talk time by attaching the
optional auxiliary battery at any time, without interrupting
your call.

Auxiliary

Battery

Tip:

If you have
a charged slim
main battery
installed in your
phone, you can
remove and
change your
auxiliary battery
during a call.

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Installing the Auxiliary Battery

The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone:

1. Fit the pins at the bottom of the auxiliary battery
into the holes in the base of the phone.

2. Push the auxiliary battery and the phone together
until the latch on top of the auxiliary battery snaps
into the slot on the back of the phone.

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Removing the Auxiliary Battery

To remove the auxiliary battery:

1. Lift the latch on top of the auxiliary battery and pull
the battery away from the phone.

2. Pull down to separate the battery from the phone.

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Checking Battery Levels

Reading the 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 bar segments visible, the greater the
charge.

For a detailed battery level reading:

Press F then press 4. You will see:

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

or

When your battery has little remaining charge:

• No bar segments are highlighted.

• Low Bat appears in the first line of the display.

• A short tone plays periodically.

Check your display to confirm low battery signals:

Press F, then press 4. You will see:

The Basics

High Charge

Low Charge

B_
Low BatBLow Bat

or

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Charging The Battery

Using the Internal Charger

Your phone has a built-in battery charger. Using either the
AC adapter or optional 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 optional cigarette lighter
adapter into the accessory connector on the bottom
of your phone 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.

While your phone is charging, the battery icon flashes,
regardless of whether your phone is turned on or off.

When all attached batteries are fully charged, the battery
icon quits flashing and becomes solid.

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Release

Tab

PUSH

Using the Desktop Charger

An optional desktop charger is available for use with your
phone. 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 desktop 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:

Rear

Pocket

Front

Pocket

Tip:

When you
charge the main
and an auxiliary
battery, the main
battery is charged
first.

Tip:

Aux

is
displayed in place
of the

on

message when the
auxiliary battery
is in use or
charging.

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

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Desktop Charger Indicator Lights

Chrging

Main

• Red means that the battery is charging.

• Flashing yellow means that the battery is waiting its
turn to charge.

• Green means that 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.

Battery Charging Times

The phone’s batteries charge in about one to three hours,
individually , depending on the battery. Allow extra time if you
are charging more than one battery.

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 then press 4. You will see:

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Chrging

Aux

or

Leaving Batteries in the Charger

Lithium Ion batteries are different from other batteries in
that you can leave them in the charger . 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 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 battery and it 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.

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Storing and Disposing of Batteries

To prolong the life of your batteries, avoid exposing them to
temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). As
a good rule of thumb, always take your phone with you when
you leave your car.

To dispose of batteries, check with your recycling center for a
battery recycler near you. Never dispose of batteries in fire.

Switching Power Sources During a Call

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 optional
cigarette lighter adapter.

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
3 seconds to avoid losing the call in progress. Just give your
party on the line a warning before beginning this procedure.

If you do not switch power sources in time, you will lose any
settings that you have changed since the phone was last
turned on!

Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal
objects to contact or short circuit the battery terminals. (See
“Batteries” on page 11 for additional safety information.)

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Using the Phone

Turning the Phone On and Off

This section tells you everything you need to know to operate
your Motorola cellular phone.

Follow these steps to turn your phone on:

1. Extend the antenna for best performance.

2. Open your phone to expose the keypad.

3. Press P to turn the phone on.
Press P again to turn the phone off.

1

2

3

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 on or Aux and you are ready to
make and receive calls.

To conserve energy, your phone may turn off its lights and
most indicators when in standby mode. The display comes
back on the next time you press a key or open the phone.

Tip:

Aux

is
displayed in place
of the

on

message when the
auxiliary battery
is in use or
charging.

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Tip:

The
symbol in your
display represents
the Smart Button.

Holding the Phone

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

Wearing the Phone

To slip your Motorola cellular phone into its holster, make
sure the battery door is facing out (away from the holster).
Just clip the holster onto a belt, purse or briefcase and you
will always have it with you!

Note: The holster is designed for your convenience and is
not meant to secure your phone under all circumstances.

Using the Smart Button

The Smart Button allows 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, and easy to use.

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indicates the Smart Button

Placing a Call

To place a call:

1. First check to make sure that your phone is on.

2. Extend the antenna completely for best
performance.

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

Press C to erase one digit at a time if you make a
mistake.

Press and hold C to clear the entire entry.

4. Press and hold until you hear a second tone,

or ...

Press S to place the call.
You will see: Dialing 5551234

You can dial phone numbers with up to 32 digits, but only
the last 14 digits appear in the display.

To see the entire phone number, press R. The phone shows
the beginning of the phone number, then shows the rest of
the phone number in 14-digit increments.

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Tip:

To make
answering calls
even easier, try
the Multiple Key
Answer feature on
page 104.

Ending a Call

To end a call:

Press E, or ...
Close the phone, or ...

1. Press and hold until you hear a second tone.
You will see: To EndCall

2. Press .

Receiving Calls

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

1. Extend the antenna completely for best
performance.

2. When the phone rings, answer the call by pressing
S or by opening the phone.

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Unanswered Call Indicator

Even with personal cellular technology, sometimes you are
not available to answer every call. While your phone is on, it
keeps count of unanswered calls and alerts you with the
message Call XX, where XX is the number of calls not
answered. For example, if your telephone is on and you
choose not to answer a call, your display shows:

Call 01

Press C to erase the message and you can begin placing
calls again.

Viewing Your Own Number

To find out your cellular phone’s number:

Press R then press >.

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Power/

Status

Reading the Power/Status Indicator

When you are wearing your phone in its holster or just
carrying it, you can check the Power/Status indicator on the
top of the phone for status information.

Alternating
Red/Green

Flashing Green In Service
Flashing Red No Service
Yellow, slow flash Roam: home type system
Yellow, fast flash Roam: non-home type system

Incoming Call

Note: The Power/Status indicator provides status
information only when the phone is closed. The indicator is
deactivated when you open the phone.

Redialing Numbers

Redialing Automatically

Sometimes when you attempt to place a call, the cellular
system may be busy or your phone may be unable to
communicate with the cellular network. With Automatic
Redial, your phone attempts to place the call continuously
for the next four minutes. When the phone successfully
makes a connection, it rings or vibrates. When the person
you are calling answers, you can begin talking.

A fast busy signal indicates that the cellular system is busy
and cannot process your call immediately . A siren signal (two
alternating tones) indicates that your phone cannot

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communicate with the network. When you hear either of
these signals, and the message SND to Redial appears
in your display:

Press or press S.
You will see: Redial

If the call does not go through after four minutes:

Press or press S to continue the call attempt.

Note: These redial directions only work if you hear a fast
busy signal or a siren signal.

If you hear an ordinary busy signal, try the following
sequence.

1. Press E to hang up.

2. Press or press S to place a call to the last
number dialed.

You will see: Dialing 5551234

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Redialing One of the Last Ten Numbers Dialed

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

1. Press R, then press 0 and 0. The display
shows the last number you dialed.

2. Press to scroll through the last ten numbers

or

dialed, starting with the most recent call.

3. Press and hold or press S to call the number
in the display.

You will see: Dialing 5551234

Controlling the Volume

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 demonstrates the current volume level.

Raising and Lowering Earpiece and Keypad
Volume

To adjust earpiece and keypad volume:

or

Press to raise or lower the volume.

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Raising and Lowering Ringer Volume

To adjust ringer volume:

1. Press F.

2. Press to raise or lower the volume.

or

Muting the Microphone

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

1. Press F, then press 6 to mute the microphone.
You will see: Mute

2. Press F, then press 6 again to resume normal
conversation.

Setting Discreet Vibration Mode

In situations where ringing may not be appropriate, or in
noisy places where you may not hear your phone, use the
VibraCall™ alert function for discreet notification:

1. Press F.

2. Press 8 to toggle between ringer and vibration
mode. You will see:

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Vibrate

Only

or

Ring
Only

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Phone Book Basics

Your Motorola cellular phone’s internal Phone Book can
store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access on the go.

In this chapter you will learn how to:

• store names and numbers into the Phone Book

• recall phone numbers from the Phone Book

• erase entries from the Phone Book

• dial phone numbers quickly with the Speed Dial
and Turbo Dial™ functions

• store a phone number in the Scratchpad

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Storing Names and Numbers in the Phone Book

To take advantage of your phone’s internal Phone Book, you
must first store some names and numbers into memory.

Each phone number is stored in a memory location
numbered 01-99. You can also store names with the numbers
to help identify the numbers. Later you can easily recall
numbers either by memory location or by name.

Note:

Several phone functions make use of specific memory
locations. The Emergency Call feature (see “Activating
Emergency Call” on page 85) lets you dial the phone
number stored in memory location 01 even when the phone
is locked. The PIN code feature (see “Setting a PIN Code” on
page 100) automatically sends a PIN code number stored in
memory location 07 with each outgoing call. If you intend to
use the Emergency Call and/or PIN code features, you
store the appropriate numbers in memory locations 01 and
07 respectively.

must

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Tip:

The
symbol in your
display represents
the Smart Button.

Storing Numbers

1. Enter the phone number you want to store.

2. Press s to begin storing. The phone prompts you
for a memory location.

You will see:

Locatn __

3. Enter the two-digit memory location where you
want the sequence stored,

or ...

Press * to store the sequence in the first available
memory location,

or ...

Enter the first digit of the memory location and
press * to store the sequence in the first available
location beginning with that digit.

You will see:

Alpha Or

4. Enter a name to identify the phone number, or skip
this step and continue with step 5. (See “Storing
Names” on page 49 for instructions on how to enter
names.)

5. Press or press

s

when you are finished entering
the name. Your phone confirms your entry by
displaying the information you stored.

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Storing Names

When the display shows

Alpha Or

, you can use the
keypad to produce any letter in the alphabet by pressing the
numeric keys one or more times. Just use the letters printed
on each key as a guide. For example, press 2 to enter the
letters A, B, or C as shown:

Press one time to insert an A
Press two times to insert a B
Press three times to insert a C

Press four times to insert a 2

To enter a name into the Phone Book:

1. Enter a letter by pressing a key as many times as
necessary.

2. Press # to advance the cursor to the next space.

3. Press

*

or press C to erase a letter if you make

a mistake.

4. Continue storing additional letters in the same way.

5. Press or press

s

when you are finished entering
the name. Your phone confirms your entry by
displaying the information you stored.

Tip:

Press the

1

key to insert
the following
symbols—
/ ’ , ? $ . & !

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Recalling Entries from the Phone Book

Recalling an Entry by Name

Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall
them alphabetically and place calls immediately. With one
press of the Smart Button you have instant access to the
name directory.

1. Press once to enter your name directory.

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2. Press to scroll to the name you are looking for,

3. Press and hold or press S to call the number

or

or ...

Enter the first letter of the name you want to recall
from memory. The display will show the first name
beginning with that letter.

Press

R

if you want to see the number stored with

the name.

associated with the name you selected.
You will see:

Dialing 5551234

Erasing an Entry from the Phone
Book

To erase an entry from a memory location:

1. Recall the entry by name that you want to erase.

2. Press

3. Press

C

to clear the entry . You will see:

s

to confirm that you want to erase the entry .

Clear ?

The display shows the number of the memory
location as the entry is erased.

Recalling an Entry by Memory
Location

Each name and number you store is placed in a memory
location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and
numbers, you can recall them by memory location.

1. Press R. (This step is optional.)

2. Enter the two-digit memory location of the phone
number you are looking for.

3. Press and hold or press S to call the number.
You will see:

Dialing 5551234

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4. Press

E

or close the phone to end the call,
Press and hold until you hear a second tone.
You will see:

To EndCall

Press again to end the call.

or ...

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Using Recall Shortcuts

Speed Dial

If you know the memory location of the number you want to
call, use the Speed Dial function:

1. Enter the two-digit memory location (01-99).

2. Press and hold to place the call,
Press

S

to place the call.

You will see:

Dialing 5551234

Turbo Dial™

The Turbo Dial™ function lets you dial numbers stored in
memory locations 01-09 with the push of a button:

Press and hold a keypad number key 1 through

9

and your call is placed!

You will see:

Your phone’s Emergency Call feature gives you fast access to
any number you store in memory location 01. See
“Activating Emergency Call” on page 85 for instructions on
how to activate this feature.

Dialing 5551234

or ...

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Storing a Number During a Call

In addition to your internal Phone Book, you also have a
built-in Scratchpad for quick notes. The Scratchpad
remembers the last phone number that was on your display.
If you are on the phone and your party gives you another
number to call, enter the number into the Scratchpad to
place the call later.

1. Enter the number into the keypad. (The person on
the line will hear tones as you dial.)

2. Press

3. Press

You can also store numbers while you are in a call.

1. Enter the number into the keypad. (The person on

2. Press

E

to end the call you are currently in, if

necessary.

S

to call the number in the Scratchpad.

the line will hear tones as you dial.)

s

and continue storing with step 3 in

“Storing Numbers” on page 48.

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The Menu System

Your Motorola cellular phone’s menu system helps you find
what you need quickly and easily.

Navigating the Menu

Each of the icons on your phone’s display represents a menu
feature, giving you access to many phone functions.

Menu Feature Icons

Press F then press the Smart Button to enter the menu
system.

You navigate through the menu system using the three keys
located on the left side of the phone. Use the upper and lower
volume keys to scroll up and down through menu features
and options. Use the middle Smart Button to choose menu
features and options.

Press E to exit the menu system.

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This manual uses these symbols to instruct you to use the
Smart Button and the upper and lower volume keys.

indicates the
upper volume key

indicates the Smart Button

indicates the
lower volume key

Shortcut:

“Shortcuts.” You will find many of the same key
sequences you have used with other Motorola models!

Experienced Motorola Users: Watch for the

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Road Maps

Phone

Book

Timers

Tone

Control

Lock

Secure

Phone

Options

Message

This manual provides several types of easy to follow visual
road maps to help you navigate through the phone’s menu
system.



At the beginning of each chapter , a structural road map (like
the one shown here in the margin) shows the complete
menu system layout for the set of features discussed in the
chapter. Simply press the key shown, and observe the
message that appears in the display. For example, try this:

1. Press F then press to enter the menu system.
You will see:

2. Press to scroll through the menu’s top level.



(Notice that the icons on the bottom of your display

Phone Book

or

flash as you scroll to show the current selected menu
option.)

3. Press E to exit the menu system.

The road map on this page shows the top level menu
features. You can scroll up and down through the menu list
by pressing the and keys respectively. Press to
choose a menu feature when it is displayed.

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This manual provides a navigation road map with each
feature description to show you how to navigate to the
feature. For example, the navigation road map in the margin
on this page shows you how to get to the Select Language
feature:

1. Press F then press to enter the menu system.
You will see: Phone Book

2. Press four times to scroll to Phone Options.

3. Press to select Phone Options.
You will see: Change Number

4. Press two times to scroll to the Select Language
feature.

5. Press E to exit the menu.

Now it’s time to learn how to use the menu system features.
Move at your own pace, experiment, and have some fun!

then

F

Phone

Book

Press
4 times

Phone

Options

Change
Number

Press
2 times

Select

Languag

Tip:

If you are
already familiar
with previous
Motorola cellular
phones, you can
use your phone’s

*

and #
keys to scroll
through the menu
system.

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Phone Book Menu Features

In “Phone Book Basics” you learned how to store and recall
phone numbers with the internal Phone Book. You can
access the same features using your Motorola cellular
phone’s convenient menu system.

In this chapter you will learn how to:

• store and recall phone numbers using the menu
system

• simplify automated calling systems like Voice Mail

• store calling card sequences for easy access

• edit your memory information

• view your own phone number

• adjust the information on your display

Note: Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on
the side of your phone.

Press to scroll up

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Press to select

Press to scroll down

Road Map

Press F then press to enter the menu system.
Start:

Phone

Book

Rcl By

Name

Rcl By
Locatn

Store

Number

Edit

Number

Number

Pref On

To Main

Menu

Phone Book Menu



My

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then

F

Rcl By

Phone

Book

Name

Recalling a Phone Number by Name

Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall
them alphabetically from the Phone Book menu.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Recall By Name.

3. Enter the first letter of the name you want to recall.

4. Press to scroll to the name you are looking for.

5. Press and hold or press S to call the number.

or

Press R if you want to see the number stored with
the name.

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F

Press
1 time

then

Phone

Book

Rcl By

Name

Rcl By
Locatn

Recalling a Phone Number by Location

Each name and number you store is placed in a memory
location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and
numbers, you can recall them by memory location with the
Phone Book menu.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Recall by Location.

3. Enter the two-digit memory location of the number
you are looking for.

4. Press and hold or press S to call the number.

Storing Names and Phone Numbers

You can use the Phone Book menu to store names and
numbers into the Phone Book. Whether you use the menu or
follow the procedures described in “Phone Book Basics” on
pages 48-49, you will get the same results.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Store Number.

3. Enter the phone number you want to store.

4. Press when you are finished.

5. Enter the two-digit memory location where you

want the sequence stored, or ...
Press * to store the sequence in the next

available memory location, or ...
Enter the first digit of the memory location and

press < to store the sequence in the first available
location beginning with that digit.

6. Enter a name to identify the phone number, or skip
this step and continue with step 7. (See “Storing
Names” on page 49 for instructions.)

7. Press or press s when you are finished.
Your phone confirms your entry by displaying the

location, number, and name you stored. Exit the
menu or continue with step 3 to store more
numbers.

then

F

Phone

Book

Rcl By

Name

Press
2 times

Store

Number

Tip:

If your
chosen location is
full, press

E

and restart the
storing sequence.

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Advanced Storing

h

Storing Access Numbers
with Pause Dialing

If you often find yourself calling Voice Mail*, banking by
phone or using other automated calling systems, you will
appreciate the one-key convenience of Pause Dialing. Simply
save the access numbers as a linked sequence, and you will
never need to enter them again!

Here is how it works: when you call automated systems, a
recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers, Voice Mail
numbers, etc. You can store these numbers in your phone’s
memory , separated by “pauses”— special characters that tell
your phone to wait before sending additional numbers.

1. Enter the phone number you use to access the
automated system.

2. Press F then press S.

3. Press to insert a pause into the sequence.

4. Enter the next group of numbers (for example, an
account number or PIN number). If the automated
system requires a * or #, enter those symbols too.

is is a network and subscription-dependent feature that

*T

is not available in all areas. Contact your cellular service
provider for availability.

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5. Insert another pause and enter the next group of
numbers by repeating steps 2 through 4 as many
times as necessary. You can store up to 32 digits,
including pauses.

6. Press s to begin storing.

7. Enter the two-digit memory location where you
want the sequence stored.

8. Enter a name for your sequence. (See “Storing
Names” on page 49 for instructions.)

9. Press when you are finished entering the name.
Your phone will confirm your entry by displaying
the location, number, and name you stored.

Placing a Call with Pause Dialing

1. Recall the phone and access number sequence you
have stored. (See “Storing Access Numbers with
Pause Dialing” on page 62.)

2. Press and hold or press S to place the call.

3. When you are prompted for information, just press

or press S to send the next set of stored

numbers.

4. Press or S as many times as necessary to
transmit all the numbers.

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Storing Calling Card Information

Like Pause Dialing, you can store calling card access
numbers, separated by pauses, for easy recall later. You can
also store a number character in the sequence to save a place
for the number you call using your calling card.

You can protect your calling card information with your
phone’s security features. See “Security Features” on pages
81-92 for details.

1. Enter the phone number you use to access your
calling card system (usually a 1-800 phone
number). Skip this step if you only dial 0.

2. Press F then press S.

3. Press to insert a pause into the sequence.

4. Enter the next group of numbers. (For example,
some long distance carriers require you to dial a 0
before the number you are calling.)

5. Press F then press S.

6. Press to scroll to the number character.
You will see: Insert Num 'N

7. Press to insert the ‘N character into the
sequence. This special character saves a place for
the phone number you will be calling. The number
is inserted into the sequence automatically when
you place the call.

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8. Press F then press S.

9. Press to insert another pause.

10. Enter your calling card PIN number.

11. Press s to store your calling card sequence.

12. Enter the two-digit memory location where you
want the sequence stored.

13. Enter a name for your sequence. (See “Storing
Names” on page 49 for instructions.)

14. Press when you are finished entering the name.
Your phone will confirm your entry by displaying
the location, number, and name you stored.

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Placing a Calling Card Call

After you have stored your calling card information, just
recall the information, enter the number of the person you
are calling, and your phone does the rest.

1. Recall the calling card information you have stored.
(See “Storing Calling Card Information” on
page 64.)

2. Press S before entering the phone number you
want to call. You will see: Enter Number

3. Enter the phone number you want to call, including
the area code. You may enter the number manually,
by location, or recall.

4. Press and hold or press S to place the call.
Your phone dials the number to access your long
distance provider.

5. Press or press S to send the next group of
numbers when prompted. Your phone
automatically inserts the number to call at the
appropriate spot in the sequence.

6. Repeat step 5 to send the next group of numbers as
many times as necessary.

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Editing Stored Information

You can edit names and numbers or erase entries stored in
the Phone Book at any time.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Edit. To find the entry you want to
edit, recall it by location or by name.

3. Press to recall the entry by location, and
continue with step 4a, or ...

Press to scroll to Recall By Name, then press
to select, and continue with step 4b.

4. Recall the entry.
a. Enter the two-digit memory location of the

phone number you want to edit. Continue with
step 5.

b. Enter the first letter of the name you want to

edit. The display will show the first name
beginning with that letter, or ...

or

Press to scroll to the name you are looking
for, then continue with step 5.

5. Press to begin editing.

6. Press C to erase one digit at a time. Press and
hold C to erase the entire number. Enter your
changes to the phone number.

F

Rcl By

Press
3 times

then

Phone

Book

Name

Edit

Phone Book Menu

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7. Press when you finish editing the phone
number. The display shows the location where the
number is currently stored.

8. Press C to erase the memory location and enter a
new two-digit location, or ...

Press to keep the phone number in its current
location. The display shows the name stored with
the phone number you are editing.

9. Press C to erase one letter at a time, or skip this
step to leave the name unchanged. Enter your
changes to the name. (See “Storing Names” on
page 49 for instructions.)

10. Press when you finish editing the name. The
display shows the new information and asks if you
want to save your changes.

11. Press to save your changes. Your phone confirms
your entry by displaying the location, number, and
name you stored, or ...

Press C to leave the information unchanged.
You will see:

Locatn __

Enter a new two-digit memory location to avoid
overwriting the information in the current location.

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Viewing Your Number

F

then

Use this feature to view your cellular phone’s currently active
phone number. If you have more than one phone number,
you can change the active number with the Change Number
feature in the Phone Options menu (see “Changing the
Active Phone Number” on page 96).

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to view your own phone number.

After six seconds, the display reverts to: My Number

Shortcut: Press R then press # for a quick look at
your phone number.

Setting Display Preference

The Number Preference feature determines the order in
which the Phone Book displays information. When you recall
information by location and Number Preference is on, you
see the stored phone number and must press R to see the
associated name. When Number Preference is off, you see the
stored name and must press R to see the associated phone
number.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to toggle the feature on or off.

Rcl By

Press
4 times

Number

F

Rcl By

Press
5 times

Number

Pref On

Phone

Book

Name

My

Phone Book Menu

then

Phone

Book

Name

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Call Timers

Your Motorola cellular phone’ s Call T imer features give you a
variety of options for managing your time. You can monitor
the length of individual calls, set a timer to track monthly
usage, or have the phone alert you at one-minute intervals
during a call.

In this chapter you will learn how to:

• monitor the length of your calls

• set and view the resettable timer for long-term
monitoring

• display total accumulated air-time

• automatically display the length of individual calls

• activate the one-minute audible timer

Note: Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on
the side of your phone.

Press to scroll up

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Press to select

Press to scroll down

Road Map

Press F then press to enter the menu system.
Start:

Phone

Book

Timers



Indiv
XX YY

Resetbl

XXXXX

Cumul
XXXXX

Reset
Timer

Indiv

TimrOff

One Min
TimrOff

To Main

Menu

Call Timers

71

F

Press
1 time

F

then

Phone

Book

Timers

Indiv
XX YY

then

Viewing the Individual Call Timer

You can view the air-time of the most recent call or the call
in progress at any time. You can also have this timer display
automatically while calls are in progress (see “Displaying the
Individual Call Timer Automatically” on page 75).

Follow the road map in the margin to view the
Individual Call Timer.

The display shows the air-time of your last call in minutes
(XX) and seconds (YY).

Shortcut: Press R then press # two times for a
quick look at this timer.

Viewing the Resettable

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Press
1 time

Timers

Press
1 time

Resetbl

Phone

Book

Indiv
XX YY

XXXXX

Call Timer

You can track how much air-time you have accumulated
during any time period you choose. See “Resetting the
Timer” on page 74 for instructions on how to reset the timer.

Follow the road map in the margin to view the
Resettable Call Timer.

The display shows the air -time in minutes since you last reset
the timer.

Shortcut: Press R then press # three times for a
quick look at this timer.

Viewing the Cumulative Timer

This is a non-resettable timer that keeps track of your
phone’s total air-time.

Follow the road map in the margin to view the
Cumulative Timer.

The display shows the air-time in minutes since your phone
was activated.

Shortcut: Press R then press # four times for a
quick look at this timer.

F

Press
1 time

Timers

Press
2 times

then

Phone

Book

Indiv
XX YY

Cumul
XXXXX

Call Timers

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F

then

Resetting the Timer

Phone

Book

Press
1 time

Timers

Indiv
XX YY

Press
3 times*

Reset
Timer

* This feature does

not appear if the
Resettable Call
Timer is set at zero.

This feature resets the Resettable Call Timer (See “Viewing
the Resettable Call Timer” on page 72). Use the Reset Timer
feature at the beginning of each billing cycle and the timer
will keep track of your total air-time (in minutes) until you
reset it again.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to reset the timer.

Note: This feature does not appear in your display if the
Resettable Call Timer is already set at zero.

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Displaying the Individual Call Timer Automatically

This feature causes the Individual Call Timer to
automatically display your air-time in minutes and seconds
during and after each call. (See “Viewing the Individual Call
Timer” on page 72 for information about the Individual Call
Timer.)

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to toggle the feature on or off.

Note: Activating the Auto Display Timer may reduce your
phone battery’s talk time and standby time.

then

F

Phone

Book

Press
1 time

Timers

Indiv
XX YY

Press
3 times*

or

4 times

Indiv

TimrOff

* If Resettable Call

Timer is set at zero.

Call Timers

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then

F

Phone

Book

Press
1 time

Timers

Indiv
XX YY

Press
4 times*

or

5 times

One Min
TimrOff

* If Resettable Call

Timer is set at zero.

Activating the One Minute Audible Timer

Turn this feature on to hear an audible beep 10 seconds
before the end of every minute during a call. The party on the
other end will not hear the beeps.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to toggle the feature on or off.

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Tone Controls

Tone Controls let you personalize the sounds your phone
makes—or turn them off for some peace and quiet.

In this chapter you will learn how to:

• choose from nine different ringer styles

• activate and deactivate the VibraCall™ alert
function

• silence the keypad

• silence the Scratchpad

Note: Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on
the side of your phone.

Press to scroll up

Press to select

Press to scroll down

Tone Controls

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Road Map

g

Press F then press to enter the menu system.
Start:

Phone

Book

Timers

Tone

Control

Ring Or
Vib Sel



Ringer

Style X

Keypad

Tone On

Scrpad

Tone On

*

Remind

Msg Off

To Main

Menu

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*This feature is only available if your cellular service

provider offers Digital Messaging Services. See “Activatin
the Digital Message Reminder” on page 125 for
information about this feature.

Setting Call Alert

RingOff
Vib Off

F

then

You can choose to be alerted to incoming calls using the
VibraCall™ alert function, the ringer, both, or neither.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Ring or Vib Sel.

3. Press to scroll through your choices:

or

Vibrate

Only

Ring
Only

Ring On

Vib On

When both the ringer and vibrator are on, the phone
vibrates for three ring cycles and then rings.

4. Press to select the setting you want.

Selecting a Ringer Style

Your Motorola cellular phone lets you choose from nine
different ringer styles. When you choose a style, the phone
plays a brief sample of your new alert sound, or vibrates if
you have the VibraCall™ alert function selected.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Ringer Style. The phone shows the
current selected ringer style number and plays a
brief sample.

3. Press 1 through 9 to hear the different ringer
styles, or press to scroll through the ringer styles.

4. Press to select the ringer style you want.

or

Press
2 times

Control

Ring Or
Vib Sel

F

Press
2 times

Control

Ring Or
Vib Sel

Press
1 time

Ringer

Style X

Phone

Book

Tone

then

Phone

Book

Tone

Tone Controls

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F

then

Setting Keypad Tones

Press
2 times

Control

Ring Or
Vib Sel

Press
2 times

Keypad

Tone On

F

Press
2 times

Control

Ring Or
Vib Sel

Press
3 times

Scrpad

Tone On

Phone

Book

Tone

then

Phone

Book

Tone

Keypad tones are the sounds you hear when you press any key
on the phone. If you want to be discreet, use this feature to
silence the audio feedback from the keypad.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to toggle the feature on or off.

Note: The other party will still hear tones.

Setting Scratchpad Tones

Scratchpad tones are the tones that your phone sends to
access automated calling systems like Voice Mail. If you do
not want your party to hear these sounds when you use the
Scratchpad, turn the Scratchpad tones off.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to toggle the feature on or off.

Note: If you turned the Scratchpad tones off, but you want
to access a tone-activated system like Voice Mail, place your
call, enter the numbers you need to transmit, then:

Press R then press S to send the tones.

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Security Features

Your Motorola cellular phone has a number of built-in
security features to help prevent unauthorized use. You can
keep your personal information intact and restrict call
placement while lending your phone to other people.

In this chapter you will learn how to:

• set the Theft Alarm

• lock and unlock your phone

• view and change your lock code

• place emergency calls

• restrict call placement and memory access

• reset or clear your phone’s settings

Note:

Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on

the side of your phone.

Press to scroll up

Press to select

Lock/Security

Press to scroll down

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Road Map

Press F then press to enter the menu system.
Start:

Phone

Book

Timers

Tone

Control

Lock

Secure

Theft

AlrmOff



Auto

LockOff

Emergcy
Call On

Secure

Options

To Main

Menu

Code

View

LocCode

Change

LocCode

Service
Level X

Master

Reset

Master

Clear

To Main

Menu



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Setting the Theft Alarm

F

then

The Theft Alarm locks your phone to prevent unauthorized
access. To unlock it, you must enter your three-digit lock
code. (See “Unlocking the Phone” on page 84 and “Viewing
Your Lock Code” on page 87 for additional information
about your phone’s lock code.) If an unauthorized person
turns the phone on and does not enter the lock code within
30 seconds, your phone places two calls to a single
pre-programmed telephone number that you specify. The
person who answers the call will hear a high-pitched alarm
tone indicating that your phone is in distress. You must
unlock your phone to resume normal operation.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

1. Press to toggle the feature on or off. When you
turn the alarm on, the display prompts you for a
telephone number.

2. Press to see the previously stored number (if you
entered one earlier),

or ...

Enter the number you want the phone to call in the
event of unauthorized access.

3. Press to set the alarm.

When the Theft Alarm is on, you will see

Armed

in the

display. The Theft Alarm is reset before each use.

Note:

If your phone is lost or stolen, contact your cellular

service provider to turn off service to the phone.

Press
3 times

Secure

AlrmOff

Phone

Book

Lock

Theft

Lock/Security

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F

Press
3 times

Secure

then

Phone

Book

Lock

Setting the Automatic Electronic Lock

When you activate this feature, your phone automatically
locks itself each time the phone is turned off.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to toggle the feature on or off.

Theft

AlrmOff

Press
1 time

Auto

LockOff

Tip:

If you have
forgotten your
lock code, try
pressing

1

,

2, 3

the last three digits
of your cellular
phone number.

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or

Locking the Phone Manually

You can lock your phone manually at any time to help
prevent unwanted use. Once locked, you can leave your
phone on or turn it off and the phone remains locked.

1. Press F.

2. Press 5 and hold for at least one full second.
You will see:

3. Press or press
You will see:

Lock?

s

Locked

to lock your phone.

Unlocking the Phone

Once your phone is on, just enter your three-digit lock code
to unlock your phone. (See “Viewing Your Lock Code” on
page 87 for instructions on how to display your lock code.)

You can still receive calls when the phone is locked.

1. Enter your three-digit lock code.

2. Press S to receive the call.

Activating Emergency Call

With Emergency Call on, you can use the Turbo Dial™
function to dial the important number that you stored in
memory location 01 even when the phone is locked.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to toggle the feature on or off.

Keep in Mind:

• Your emergency call number must be stored in

• Some cellular systems have their own emergency

• With Theft Alarm on, you need to unlock the phone

memory location 01. Be careful not to overwrite the
number stored in this location.

numbers and do not allow access to emergency
numbers like 911. Check with your cellular service
provider.

before placing an emergency call.

F

Press
3 times

Secure

AlrmOff

Press
2 times

Emergcy
Call On

then

Phone

Book

Lock

Theft

Lock/Security

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Security Options

The Security Options sub-menu contains a number of
security features. For your protection, you must enter a
six-digit security code to access these features. The factory
programmed lock code is 123 and the six-digit security code
is 000000. These may have been changed at the time your
phone was activated. Contact your cellular service provider if
you are unable to determine the security code for your
phone.

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Viewing Your Lock Code

F

then

The View Lock Code feature displays the currently active
three-digit lock code.

Note:

You will have to enter your six-digit security code at

the

Code

______

prompt to access the Security Options

sub-menu.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to display your three-digit lock code. It
appears for a few seconds.
You will see:

LocCode XXX

Press
3 times

Secure

AlrmOff

Press
3 times

Secure

Options

------

LocCode

Phone

Book

Lock

Theft

Code

Lock/Security

View

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F

then

Changing Your Lock Code

Press
3 times

Secure

AlrmOff

Press
3 times

Secure

Options

------

LocCode

Press
1 time

Change

LocCode

Phone

Book

Lock

Theft

Code

View

The Change Lock Code feature lets you change your
three-digit lock code.

Note:

You will have to enter your six-digit security code at

the

Code

______

prompt to access the Security Options

sub-menu.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select the Change Lock Code feature.
You will see:

Enter Code ___

3. Enter the new three-digit code. It is displayed for a
few seconds. You will see:

Changed To XXX

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Setting the Service Level

F

then

You may want to restrict call placement or hide memory
information when loaning your phone to others. Your phone
offers eight service levels that provide different combinations
of access privileges and restrictions.

Note:

You will have to enter your six-digit security code at

the

Code

______

prompt to access the Security Options

sub-menu.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Service Level. The phone displays
your current service level. (See “Service Level
Settings” on page 90 for descriptions.)

3. Press to scroll through the Service Level settings.

or

4. Press to select the service level you want.
If you select Level 7, the phone prompts you for the

range of memory locations you want to remain
active. You will see:

Range 1-__

5. (Level 7 only) Enter the range of memory locations
from which calls are allowed. The phone confirms
the allowed range. You will see:

1-XX Allowed

Press
3 times

Secure

AlrmOff

Press
3 times

Secure

Options

------

LocCode

Press
2 times

Service
Level X

Phone

Book

Lock

Theft

Code

Lock/Security

View

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Service Level Settings

Level 1:

Calls can be placed from memory

locations 1-10 only.

• No dialing from keypad

• No memory edit or storage

Level 2:

Calls can be placed from all memory

locations.

• No dialing from keypad

• No memory edit or storage

Level 3:

Calls can be placed manually from

the keypad only.

• No access to memory information

• No memory edit or storage

Level 4:

This is the standard setting.

• No restrictions

Level 5:

Seven-digit (local) dialing is allowed

only.

• DTMF tones not transmitted (to prevent
calling card calls)

Level 6:

Calls can be placed from the keypad

and from memory.

• No edit or memory storage to memory
locations 1-10

• No memory edit or storage

Level 7:

Calls can be placed from a selected

memory range only.

• Memory edit and storage allowed within
the selected range

• No access to alphabetic memory

1 Mem

1-10

2 Mem

Only

3 Keypd

Only

4 Std

Setting

5 Local

Only

6 NoSto

1-10

7 Allow

Range

90

Level 8:

No edit, storage, or recall from

memory locations 1-10 is allowed.

8 Hide

Turbo

Resetting All Options

F

then

The Master Reset feature resets all user-selectable options
back to the original factory setting.

Keep in Mind:

Once you select Master Reset, the process

cannot be canceled or reversed.

Note:

You will have to enter your six-digit security code at

the

Code

______

prompt to access the Security Options

sub-menu.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press E to exit the menu without resetting,

or ...

Press if you want to reset your phone’s options
back to their factory settings.

Press
3 times

Secure

AlrmOff

Press
3 times

Secure

Options

------

LocCode

Press
3 times

Master

Phone

Book

Lock

Theft

Code

Lock/Security

View

Reset

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F

Press
3 times

Secure

AlrmOff

Press
3 times

Secure

Options

------

LocCode

Press
4 times

Master

then

Phone

Book

Lock

Theft

Code

View

Clear

Clearing All Stored Information

The Master Clear feature resets all user-selectable options,
clears the resettable timer, and erases all Phone Book
information.

Keep in Mind: Once you select Master Clear, the process
cannot be canceled or reversed.

Note: You will have to enter your six-digit security code at
the Code
sub-menu.

______

prompt to access the Security Options

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press E to exit the menu without clearing phone

memory and resetting options, or ...
Press to clear the memory and reset your phone’s

options back to their factory settings. This will take a
few seconds.
As the phone resets, you will see: Busy

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Phone Options

The Phone Options menu is your command center for
adjusting the way your phone sends and receives calls. You
can tweak your system for optimal performance by choosing
from a number of convenient features.

In this chapter you will learn how to:

• switch cellular phone numbers

• select the system mode

• select the language for the menu prompts

• review your phone’s feature settings

• set a PIN code

• disable call reception

• select features for vehicular use

• conserve battery power, and much more

Note: Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on
the side of your phone.

Press to scroll up

Phone Options

Press to select

Press to scroll down

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Road Map

Press F then press to enter the menu system.
Start:

Phone

Book

Timers

Tone

Control

Lock

Secure

Phone

Options

Change
Number



System

Mode

Select

Languag

Feature

Review

Call

Options

Battery
Options

VOX
Off

Extend

Talk On

To Main

Menu

*

PIN

InActiv

Call

Rcv On

Auto

HF On

MultKey
AnsrOff

Open To
Ansr On

Auto

AnsrOff

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System

Options

To Main

Menu

Display

SID

To Main

Menu

HF Auto
MuteOff

To Main

*This feature is not available in many areas. It does not

appear in your display unless it has been turned on by
your cellular service provider . Contact your service provider
for availability.

Menu

Using Two Cellular Phone Numbers

Your phone can operate on two different home systems. If
you travel often, you can have your phone programmed with
two cellular numbers to reduce roaming. The Change
Number feature lets you change your active number to the
one appropriate for the area you are in.

Both phone numbers are designated as your home system,
but only one number can be active at any given time. Calls
are placed and received by the currently active number only.
Each time you turn your phone on, the display indicates

which phone number and home system are currently active:

A1

A2

B1

B2

Non-wireline type with phone number 1

Non-wireline type with phone number 2

Wireline with phone number 1

Wireline with phone number 2

In most areas, there are two competing cellular carriers, the
“wireline” carrier and the “non-wireline” carrier. The
display identifies a non-wireline home system as a type A
system, and identifies a wireline home system as a type B
system.

Phone Options

95

F

Press
4 times

Options

Change
Number

then

Phone

Book

Phone

Changing the Active Phone Number

To change the active phone number:

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Change Number.

3. Press to switch to your other phone number.

4. Press to confirm the new setting.

Shortcut: Press R then press #, s to switch to
your other phone number.

Press
4 times

Press
1 time

96

then

F

Phone

Book

Phone

Options

Change
Number

System

Mode

Selecting Cellular System Mode

The System Mode feature lets you select the type of cellular
system your phone accesses. This feature typically is
configured by your cellular service provider.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select System Mode.

3. Press to scroll through the system mode settings.

(See “System Mode Settings” on pages 97-98 for
descriptions.)

4. Press to select a system mode setting.

System Mode Settings

Std AB

Std BA

Scan BA

Scan AB

Home

Scan A

Scan B

System Mode Display

Standard Mode:

Your phone first seeks a home type
system, then a non-home type system.

If home system is non-wireline (type A)

If home system is wireline (type B)

Reversed Preference Mode:

Your phone first seeks a non-home
type system, then a home type system.
(This mode may be useful in fringe
areas or certain roaming situations.)

If home system is non-wireline (type A)

If home system is wireline (type B)

Home Only Mode:

Phone will not operate outside its
home system.

Scan A Mode:

Phone will operate only within
non-wireline (A) systems.

Phone Options

Scan B Mode:

Phone will operate only within
wireline (B) systems.

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System Mode Settings (continued)

System Mode Display

Enhanced Preferred Scanning Mode:

Phone scans for home or programmed
preferred System ID numbers (SIDs)
first. This mode requires entry of up to
sixty SIDs for the systems in which you
wish to operate. Contact your cellular
service provider for SID information.

If you have selected two system
operation, the phone seeks cellular
service according to the system type
mode selected for each phone number.

P Scan

Programming Preferred SIDs
in Preferred Scanning Mode

To program the preferred SIDs to be used in P Scan mode:

1. Press 7, 9, 7, 4, 3 (spells SYSID).

2. Press F, F and enter the appropriate 5-digit SID

number (from your cellular service provider).

3. Press s to store the SID number.

4. Press < or > to scroll through the system type

choices (Home, Roam, or Inhibit).

5. Press s to select the desired system type.

6. Press > and repeat steps 1 through 5 to program

another preferred SID, or ...

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Press E to exit preferred SIDs programming.

Selecting a Language

F

then

This feature lets you change the language used for all the
prompts in your phone.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Select Language.

3. Press to scroll through the language options.

4. Press to select the language setting you want.

Reviewing Your Phone Settings

Feature Review displays any features that you have changed
from the default settings.

Note: Settings cannot be changed while scrolling through
Feature Review.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to select Feature Review. If no features have
been changed, you will see: Std Setting

3. Press to scroll through any features you have
changed from their default settings.

Press
4 times

Options

Change
Number

Press
2 times

Select

Languag

F

Press
4 times

Options

Change
Number

Press
3 times

Feature

Review

Phone

Book

Phone

then

Phone

Book

Phone

Phone Options

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F

then

Setting a PIN Code

Press
4 times

Options

Change
Number

Press
4 times

Options

InActiv

Phone

Book

Phone

Call

PIN

Your cellular carrier may require a Personal Identification
Number (PIN) when placing calls. This code assures the
cellular system that the caller is an authorized user.

If a PIN is required by your system, you will need to activate
this feature before you can place calls. If you enter a service
area which does not require a PIN code, make sure the
feature is set to PIN Inactive.

1. Follow the road map in the margin.

2. Press to toggle the feature on and off.

See “Storing a PIN Code in Memory Location 07” on
page 101 for instructions on how to store a PIN code. See
“Placing a Call With PIN Code Active” on page 101 for
instructions on how to send your PIN code automatically
with all outgoing calls.

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