Motorola W233 User’s Guide
MOTO
User’s Guide
TM
W233 renew
HELLOMOTO
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Your new phone does its part to reduce its climate impact by minimizing its carbon footprint through more efficient
energy, transportation, and material use. Here are other ways you can do your part:
• Carpool
• Bike, walk, or jog
• Turn ‘em off
• Enable power management
automatically when not in use.
• Bring your lunch
•Buy local
CO2 (or 3½ pounds shipped by truck).
MOTO
™ W233 Renew wireless phone! It’s an environmentally responsible phone with a
—sharing a ride just once a week reduces your carbon emissions by 20%.
—hitting the pavement emits virtually no carbon, and you’ll get in better shape, too.
—use only the lights you need. Using your computer? You may not need your office lights, too.
—use your computer and monitor’s automatic settings so they shut down
—brown bag it or walk to the local eatery instead of driving.
—shipping burns fuel. A 5-pound package shipped by air across the U.S. creates 12 pounds of
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Here’s a quick anatomy lesson:
Note:
Your phone may be a little different.
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Listen to music.
Left Soft Key
Send Key
Navigation Key
Charge phone,
connect to computer.
Right Soft Key
Power/End Key
Center Key
Microphone
A few menu basics:
Messages
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MUSIC BROWSER
Home Screen Main Menu
Press & hold the
Power Key P
until
the display lights up
to turn on your
phone.
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In some list views,
such as your Message
Inbox or Contacts list,
the menu options
symbol M appears at
the bottom of the
screen. Press the
center key s to view
the menu options.
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Press the
Navigation Key S
up/down/left/right to
highlight a menu
feature.
3
Press the
Center
Key
s to open
the
Main Menu
.
2
Press the
Center Key s
to select it.
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This is a typical home screen and main menu layout.
Your phone may be a little different
.
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Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.hellomoto.com
Note:
Do not ship your phone to the above address. If you need to
return your phone for repairs, replacement, or warranty service,
please contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at:
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. Microsoft, Windows and
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Windows Me are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;
and Windows XP is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
© Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.
Software Copyright Notice
The Motorola products described in this manual may include
copyrighted Motorola and third-party software stored in
semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United
States and other countries preserve for Motorola and third-party
software providers certain exclusive rights for copyrighted
software, such as the exclusive rights to distribute or reproduce
the copyrighted software. Accordingly, any copyrighted software
contained in the Motorola products may not be modified,
reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to
the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of the
Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or
by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the
copyrights, patents, or patent applications of Motorola or any
third-party software provider, except for the normal, non-exclusive,
royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the
sale of a product.
Manual Number: 68000201890-A
contents
menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
get started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
about this guide. . . . . . . . . . 10
SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
turn it on & off . . . . . . . . . . . 16
answer a call . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
adjust volume . . . . . . . . . . . 16
change ring alert . . . . . . . . . 16
store a phone number. . . . . 17
call a stored phone number. 17
basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
handsfree speaker. . . . . . . . 19
codes & passwords. . . . . . . 20
lock & unlock phone. . . . . . . 20
memory card setup . . . . . . . 21
tips & tricks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
personalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
home screen shortcuts . . . . 23
main menu appearance . . . . 23
MyMenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ring styles & alerts. . . . . . . . 24
answer options . . . . . . . . . . 25
wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
color settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
display settings . . . . . . . . . . 26
backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
change front cover . . . . . . . 26
more personalizing . . . . . . . 27
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
redial a number . . . . . . . . . 30
recent calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
return a missed call . . . . . . 31
call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
speed dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
call forward . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
emergency calls. . . . . . . . . 32
more calling . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
call times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
text entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
set entry modes. . . . . . . . . 35
tap method . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
iTAP® method . . . . . . . . . . 37
numeric method . . . . . . . . 38
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symbol method. . . . . . . . . . 38
delete letters & words . . . . 39
messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
send a message . . . . . . . . . 40
receive a message . . . . . . . 41
voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
more messaging . . . . . . . . . 42
entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
music library . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
WebAccess. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
fun & games . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
cable connections . . . . . . . . 46
networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
personal organizer. . . . . . . . 49
service & repairs . . . . . . . . . . 51
SAR Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
EU Conformance . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Safety Information. . . . . . . . . 56
Industry Canada Notice . . . . 60
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hearing Aids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
WHO Information. . . . . . . . . . 66
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Export Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Recycling Information . . . . . . 67
Perchlorate Label . . . . . . . . . . 68
Privacy and Data Security . . . 68
Driving Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
main menu
á
WebAccess
• t-zones
• Web Shortcut
•Go to URL
• Web Session
• Stored Pages
•History
• General Setting
s
Call Log
• Received Calls
• Dialed Calls
• Notepad
• Call Times
#
t-zones
• My Album
• My Journal
•Games
• HiFi Ringers
• Wallpapers
• Screensavers
menu map
É
Organizer
• Games & Apps
• Calculator
• MyMenu
•Alarm Clock
• Stop Watch
• Dialing Services *
• Calendar
e
Messages
•Create
• Inbox
•Draft
• Outbox
•Quick Notes
•Voicemail
• Browser Msgs
• Info Services *
• Picture Msg Template
* Network Dependent
This is the standard main menu layout.
Your phone’s menu may be a
little different
.
h
&
n
w
Multimedia
•Pictures
• Music Library
Help
Phonebook
Settings
• (see next page)
menu map
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settings menu
l
Personalize
• Home Screen
• Main Menu
• Color Setting
• Greeting
• Wallpaper
• Screen Saver
t
Ring Style
•Style
• Style Detail
H
Call Forward
• Voice Calls
• Fax Calls *
• Data Calls *
• Cancel All
•Forward Status
menu map
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U
In Call Setup
• In-Call Timer
• My Caller ID
• Answer Options
• Call Waiting
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Initial Setup
• Time and Date
• 1-Touch Dial
• Display Settings
• Backlight
•Scroll
• Language
•DTMF
• Master Reset
• Master Clear
• Format microSD Card
m
Phone Status
• My Numbers
• Battery Meter
* Network Dependent
S
j
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Headset
Network
Security
• Auto Answer
•New Network
• Network Setup
•Avail. Networks
• My Network List
• Service Tone
• Call Drop Tone
• Band Selection
• Phone Lock
• Lock Keypad
• Auto Key Lock
•Fixed Dial *
• SIM PIN
• New Passwords
Use and Care
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.
If it does get wet, don’t try to accelerate drying
with the use of an oven or dryer, as this may
damage the phone.
extreme heat or cold cleaning solutions
Avoid temperatures below 0°C/32°F or
above 45°C/113°F.
microwaves the ground
Don’t try to dry your phone in a microwave
oven.
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.
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get started
CAUTION: Before using the
phone for the first time, read the
Important Safety and Legal
Information
included in the grayedged pages at the back of this
guide.
about this guide
This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as
follows:
Find it:
This means that, from the home screen:
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s >s Call Log
Press the center keys to open the main menu.
>
Received Calls
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Scroll to
s Call Log
3
Scroll to
Received Calls
Tip:
Press the center keys or
highlighted option.
symbols
This means a feature is
network/subscription dependent and may
not be available in all areas. Contact your
service provider for more information.
This means a feature requires an optional
accessory.
and press the center keys.
and press the center keys.
Select
to select a
SIM card
Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains
personal information like your phone number and
contacts. It can also contain your voicemail and text
message settings.
If you put your SIM card in another phone, that phone
uses your phone number.
Caution:
away from static electricity, water, and dirt.
Tip:
phone before fitting the battery.
Don’t bend or scratch your SIM card. Keep it
Ensure your SIM card is fully inserted into the
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Note:
While the battery cover is removed you might
want to change your phone front cover (see page 26).
memory card
You can use a removable microSD memory
card up to 2 GB (greater than 1 GB capacity is
guaranteed only for SanDisk microSD cards) to store
multimedia objects, such as pictures and music. We
recommend that you only use Motorola approved
memory cards, such as SanDisk memory cards. Other
memory cards may not be compatible with your
phone.
To install the memory
card, make sure the
memory card’s metal
contacts are facing
down. Slide the top
of the memory card
under the metal band and into the holder. Make sure
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to
format new memory cards
page 21. To remove the memor y card, slide the card
back out of the holder.
, as described on
battery
battery use & safety
IMPORTANT: HANDLE AND STORE BATTERIES
PROPERLY TO AVOID INJURY OR DAMAGE.
Most battery issues arise from improper handling
of batteries, and particularly from the continued use
of damaged batteries.
DON’Ts
• Don’t disassemble, crush, puncture, shred,
or otherwise attempt to change the form of
your battery.
• Don’t let the phone or battery come in
contact with water.
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Water can get into the
phone’s circuits, leading to corrosion. If the
phone and/or battery get wet, have them
checked by your carrier or contact Motorola
even if they appear to be working properly.
• Don’t allow the battery to touch metal
If metal objects, such as jewelry, stay
objects.
in prolonged contact with the battery contact
points, the battery could become very hot.
• Don’t place your battery near a heat
Excessive heat can damage the
source.
phone or the battery. High temperatures can
cause the battery to swell, leak, or
malfunction. Therefore:
•
Do
not
dry a wet or damp battery with an
appliance or heat source, such as a hair
dryer or microwave oven.
•
Avoid leaving your phone in your car in
high temperatures.
DOs
• Do avoid dropping the battery or phone.
Dropping these items, especially on a hard
surface, can potentially cause damage.
• Do contact your service provider or
Motorola if your phone or battery has been
damaged from dropping or high
temperatures.
IMPORTANT: USE MOTOROLA ORIGINAL
PRODUCTS FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND
SAFEGUARDS.
authentic Motorola batteries from non-original or
counterfeit batteries (that may not have adequate
safety protection), Motorola provides holograms on its
batteries. Consumers should confirm that any battery
they purchase has a “Motorola Original” hologram.
Motorola recommends you always use
Motorola-branded batteries and chargers.
mobile devices are designed to work with Motorola
To aid consumers in identifying
Motorola
batteries. If you see a message on your display such
as
Invalid Battery
Important:
damage to the phone caused by non-Motorola
batteries and/or chargers.
Warning:
may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other
hazard.
or
Unable to Charge
•
Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm
that it has a “Motorola Original” hologram;
•
If there is no hologram, the battery is not a
Motorola battery;
•
If there is a hologram, replace the battery and
retry charging it;
•
If the message remains, contact a Motorola
Authorized Service Center.
Motorola’s warranty does not cover
Use of a non-Motorola battery or charger
, take the following steps:
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PROPER AND SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL AND
RECYCLING
Proper battery disposal is not only important for
safety, it benefits the environment. Consumers may
recycle their used batteries in many retail or service
provider locations. Additional information on proper
disposal and recycling may be found on the Web:
•
www.motorola.com/recycling
•
www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/
Disposal:
in accordance with local regulations. Contact
your local recycling center or national
recycling organizations for more information
on how to dispose of batteries.
Warning:
they may explode.
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Promptly dispose of used batteries
Never dispose of batteries in a fire because
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install the battery
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remove the battery
Note:
Your battery is intentionally tight fitting to
ensure consistent connection.
charge the battery
Plug the battery charger
into your phone and an
electrical outlet. Your phone
might take several seconds
to start charging the
battery. The phone shows
Tip:
You can also use a PC USB port to charge your
phone battery. Before connecting your phone to your
PC, download and install the charging software driver
www.motorola.com/support/W233
from
Notes for charging your phone’s battery:
When charging your battery, keep it near room
•
temperature. Never expose batteries to
temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C
(113°F) when charging.
•
New batteries are not fully charged.
Charge Complete
when finished.
.
•
New batteries or batteries stored for a long
time may take more time to charge.
•
Motorola batteries and charging systems have
circuitry that protects the battery from
damage from overcharging.
turn it on & off
To turn on your phone
press and hold
few seconds or until the
display turns on.
If prompted, enter your four-digit unlock code. Your
phone’s four-digit
or the last four digits of your phone number (see
page 20).
To turn off your phone
few seconds.
,
O
for a
unlock code
is originally set to
, press and hold O for a
1234
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answer a call
change ring alert
When your phone rings and/or vibrates, press N to
answer.
To hang up, press
O
.
make a call
Enter a phone number and press N to make a call.
O
To hang up, press
Tip:
Is your caller saying they can’t hear you? Make
sure your finger is not covering the microphone (see
page 2).
.
adjust volume
You can adjust the volume, during a call, by pressing
S
right to increase and left to decrease the earpiece
s
volume.To mute a call, press
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and select
Mute
.
Find it:
Select
Silent
s >w Settings
Loud Ring, Soft Ring, Vibrate, Vibrate & Ring, Vibrate then Ring
(see page 24).
>
Ring Style
store a phone number
You can store up to 500 phone numbers in
1
Enter a phone number in the home screen, and
Store
press
2
Enter a name and other details for the phone
number. To select a highlighted item, press the
center key
3
Press
To store an email address for a new contact, press
s>n Phonebook
name and email address and then press
.
s
.
Done
to store the number.
>
[New Entry] >New > Email
Phonebook
. Enter the
Done
.
or
:
call a stored phone number
Find it:
1
2
Shortcut:
entry to get to it quickly.
Note:
that you can search for a contact name by typing it in:
Find it:
s >n Phonebook
Scroll to the entry.
Press N to call the entry.
In Phonebook, enter the first letters of an
you can change the search method to
s >n Phonebook > s > Setup > Search Method
Find
so
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basics
See page 2 for a basic phone diagram.
home screen
When you turn on your phone, it displays the home
screen. To dial a number from the home screen, press
N
number keys and
Left Soft
Key
Note:
Your home screen might look a little different.
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Right Soft
Key
Soft key labels show the current soft key functions.
For soft key locations, see page 2.
S
Press the navigation key
select items in the home screen.
Status indicators can appear at the top of the home
screen:
indicator
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h
ì
õ
Signal strength.
Roaming off your network.
Missed call.
Active voice call.
Battery level.
Current ring style is
up, down, left, or right to
Loud
.
indicator
ô
Í
Ì
ö
Î
Spkrphone On
Û
t
Current ring style is
Current ring style is
Current ring style is
Current ring style is
Current ring style is
Speakerphone is on.
New text or multimedia message.
New voicemail message.
Soft
.
Silent
.
Vibrate and Ring
Vibrate then Ring
Vibrate
.
.
.
handsfree speaker
You can use your phone’s handsfree speaker to make
calls without holding the phone to your ear. To turn the
SPKR ON
speaker on, during a call, press
SPKR OFF
speaker off, press
.
.To turn the
You can also use an optional 2.5 mm wired headset to
go handsfree. Mini USB headsets are not supported.
Note:
The use of wireless phones while 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.
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codes & passwords
lock & unlock phone
Your phone’s four-digit
1234
or to the last four digits of your phone number.
The six-digit
Your service provider may reset these codes. If not,
you should change them to protect your personal
information. The unlock code must contain four digits.
The security code must contain six digits.
To change a code or password
Find it:
Note:
service provider.
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security code
s >w Settings
If you forget your security code, contact your
basics
unlock code
is originally set to
:
>
Security >New Passwords
is originally set to
000000
You can lock your phone with a four-digit code to keep
others from using it. (to lock and unlock keys see
.
page 22).
Note:
You can make emergency calls on a locked
phone (see page 32). A locked phone still rings or
vibrates for incoming calls or messages,
need to unlock it to answer
To lock your phone
Find it:
or
Enter the four-digit unlock code and pressOK. Your
phone first displays
Unlock Code
To unlock your phone
press
s>w Settings
Automatic Lock
until the next time you unlock your phone.
OK
.
.
:
>
Security >Phone Lock >Lock Now
Phone Locked
, and then shows
, enter your four-digit code and
but you
Enter
memory card setup
You can store multimedia content, such as songs and
pictures, on your phone’s internal memory or on an
optional memory card.
Note:
Your phone supports microSD memory cards
with up to 2 GB capacity (greater than 1 GB capacity is
guaranteed only for SanDisk microSD cards).
format memory card
You will need to format the memory card before using
it for the first time. This essential procedure creates
Music
and
Pictures
the
format a memory card before using it for the first time,
your phone may not be able to read the contents of
the card.
Caution:
content
Formatting the memory card
on the card.
directories. If you do not
erases all
1
Scroll to
Format Additional Storage Device
2
When prompted, press
cancel formatting.
To copy files from a computer to your memory card,
see page 46. You cannot copy files between your
phone's memory and your memory card.
Tip:
To access data stored on your microSD memory
card, with your phone in the home screen,
s> h
press
s
then
stored on your memory card then your phone will
automatically switch to its internal memory.
Multimedia
>
Switch Storage Devices
>
and press
Yes
to continue or No to
Pictures
or
Music Library
. If there are no files
Select
,
.
Find it:
s>w Settings
>
Initial Setup
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tips & tricks
From the home screen
shortcuts:
To... Do this...
play music
lock/unlock
keypad
see recently
dialed numbers
use application
shortcuts
access
voicemail
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(page 18), you can use
Press the left soft key to
activate the music library.
Press sthen* to lock or
unlock.
Press N.
Press the left and right soft keys
or the navigation key
Press and hold the 1 key to
access your voicemail
messages.
S
.
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