Motorola W259 User’s Guide
MOTO
User’s Guide
TM
W259
HELLOMOTO
Introducing your new MOTO™ W259 wireless phone! It’s an easy-to-use music phone with a sleek design that’s
sure to get attention.
• My Phone, My Way
personal pictures, change wallpapers, and use your favorite song as your ringtone.
• Connect on So Many Levels
and messaging (page 35).
– It’s your phone — make it that way. Customize your home screen (page 18) with
– Whether it’s with work or friends, stay connected with voicemail (page 36)
• Rich Music Experience
Insert an optional memory card into the removable memory card slot to save many more songs! Or, use
the FM radio (page 37) to listen to your favorite music or news programs.
• Convenient Extras
Phonebook, Calculator, Alarm Clock, Calendar, and others (page 51).
•Fun
– When you have a little time to spare, play a game (page 54).
– Use the music player (page 38) to set your playlist for your morning commute.
– When you are away from your home or desk, make use of handy tools like
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Here’s a quick anatomy lesson:
Volume Keys
Smart Key
Charge your battery
& connect to PC.
FM Radio Key
Right Soft Key
Listen to music.
Note:
Mini-USB
headsets are not
supported.
Power/End Key
Center Key
External Iconic Display
Left Soft Key
Music Key
Microphone
Send Key
Navigation Key
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A few menu basics:
Person alize
Select Exit
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Message 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 the
Message Inbox or Contacts list, the
menu indicator
M
appears at the
bottom of the screen, to indicate that
menu options are available. Press s
to show the menu options.
5
Press the navigation key
S
up/down/ left/right
to highlight a menu
feature.
Press the center
key
s
to open
the
Main Menu
.
2
Press the center key
s
to select it.
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3
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
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and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered
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countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation; and Windows XP is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. All other product or service names are the
property of their respective owners.
© 2008 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.
Caution:
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not
expressly approved by Motorola, will void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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: 68000201805-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
make a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
answer 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
external display . . . . . . . . . . 19
enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
side keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
handsfree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
codes & passwords. . . . . . . 24
lock & unlock phone. . . . . . . 25
memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
tips & tricks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
home screen shortcuts . . . . 28
main menu appearance . . . . 28
MyMenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ring styles & alerts. . . . . . . . 29
answer options . . . . . . . . . . 30
wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
color setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
display settings . . . . . . . . . . 31
backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
redial a number . . . . . . . . . 32
recent calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
return a missed call . . . . . . 33
call waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1-touch dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
emergency calls. . . . . . . . . 34
messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
send a message. . . . . . . . . 35
receive a message. . . . . . . 36
voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FM radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
music library. . . . . . . . . . . . 38
WebAccess . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
cable connections . . . . . . . . 43
other features . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
more message features . . . 45
more personalizing . . . . . . . 47
call times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
in call menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
personal organizer. . . . . . . . 51
advanced calling . . . . . . . . . 53
security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
fun & games . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
service & repairs . . . . . . . . . . 55
SAR Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
EU Conformance . . . . . . . . . . 58
Safety Information . . . . . . . . 60
Industry Canada Notice . . . . 64
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Hearing Aids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
WHO Information. . . . . . . . . . 70
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Export Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Recycling Information . . . . . . 71
Perchlorate Label . . . . . . . . . . 72
Privacy and Data Security . . . 72
Driving Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
main menu
É
Office Tools
• Calculator
• MyMenu
•Alarm Clock
• Stop Watch
•Chat *
• Dialing Services *
• Calendar
e
Messages
•Create
• Inbox
•Draft
• Outbox
•Quick Notes
•Voicemail
• Browser Msgs
• MMS Templates
menu map
s
Recent Calls
• Received Calls
• Dialed Calls
• NotePad
• Call Times
• Call Cost *
•Data Times
•Data Volumes
á
WebAccess
•Start Browser
• Web Shortcut
•Go to URL
• Web Session
• Stored Pages
•History
• General Setting
* Network Dependent
This is the standard main menu layout. Your
phone’s menu may be a little different.
l
Personalize
Q
Games & Apps
h
Multimedia
n
Phonebook
w
Settings
• Home Screen
• Main Menu
• Color Setting
• Greeting
• Wallpaper
• Screen Saver
•Quick Dial*
• Lock Smart Key
•Pictures
• Music Library
•FM Radio
• (see next page)
menu map
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settings menu
t
Ring Style
•Style
• Style Detail
H
Call Forward
• Voice Calls
• Fax Calls *
• Data Calls *
• Cancel All
•Forward Status
U
In Call Setup
• In-Call Timer
• Call Cost Setup *
• Answer Options
• Call Waiting
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Initial Setup
• Time and Date
• 1-Touch Dial
• Display Settings
• Backlight
•Scroll
• Language
•DTMF
• TTY Setup *
• Master Reset
• Master Clear
• Format Additional Storage Device
• Status Indicator
m
Phone Status
• My Numbers
•Battery Meter
* Network Dependent
S
j
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Headset
Network
Security
• Auto Answer
• Service Tone
• Call Drop Tone
• Phone 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:
1
10
s >s Recent Calls
Press the center keys to open the main menu.
>
Received Calls
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2
Scroll to
s Recent Calls
3
Scroll to
Received Calls
Tip:
Presss or the
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 presss.
and presss.
Select
soft key 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 installing 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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2
memory card
You can use a removable microSD memory
card (up to 2 GB) with your phone to store and
retrieve multimedia objects, such as music and
pictures.
Note:
Your phone supports up to 2 GB microSD
memory cards (greater than 1 GB capacity is
guaranteed for SanDisk microSD cards only). We
recommend that you use Motorola approved memory
cards only, such as SanDisk memory cards. Other
memory cards may not be compatible with
your phone.
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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. To remove the
memory card, slide the card back out of the holder.
Note:
You must
using it for the first time. For instructions, see
page 25.
format a new memory card
before
battery
battery use & safety
IMPORTANT: HANDLE AND STORE BATTERIES
PROPERLY TO AVOID INJURY OR DAMAGE.
battery issues arise from improper handling of
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Most
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.
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.
Water can get into the
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
batteries. If you see a message on your display such
Invalid Battery
as
•
•
•
To aid consumers in identifying
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;
, take the following steps:
Motorola
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•
If the message remains, contact a Motorola
Authorized Service Center.
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.
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:
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Motorola’s warranty does not cover
Use of a non-Motorola battery or charger
•
www.motorola.com/recycling
•
www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/
(in English only)
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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.
Promptly dispose of used batteries
Never dispose of batteries in a fire because
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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
finished.
Charge Complete
when
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.
•
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.
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/W259
from
.
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turn it on & off
answer a call
To turn on your phone
and hold the power key
the display turns on.
If prompted, enter your four-digit
unlock code. Your phone’s
unlock code
four-digit
last four digits of your phone number (see page 24).
To turn off your phone
seconds.
, press
O
until
is originally set to
, press and hold O for a few
1234
or the
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).
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.
When your phone rings and/or vibrates, open the flip
N
or press
options.
To hang up, press
to answer. See page 30 for answer
O
.
adjust volume
You can adjust the volume during a call by pressing the
up or down volume keys on the side of the phone, or
S
by pressing
and select
up or down. To mute a call, press s
Mute
.
change ring alert
Find it:
Available options are
Vibrate then Ring
s >w Settings
Loud Ring, Soft Ring, Vibrate, Vibrate & Ring
or
Silent
(see page 29).
>
Ring Style
,
store a phone number
You can store up to 500 phone numbers in your
Phonebook
:
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
3
Press
To store an email address for a new contact, press
s> n Phonebook
name and email address and then press
.
Done
to store the number.
>
[New Entry] >New >Email
s
. Enter the
Done
.
call a stored phone number
2
Press N to call the entry.
Shortcut:
entry to get to it quickly.
Note:
change the search method to
Find it:
.
In the
To search for a contact name by typing it in,
s >n Phonebook > s > Setup > Search Method
Phonebook
, enter the first letters of an
Find
:
Find it:
1
s >n Phonebook
Scroll to the entry.
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basics
See page 2 for a basic phone diagram.
home screen
When you turn on your phone, the home screen
appears. To dial a number from the home screen,
N
&
.
&
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&
Right Soft
Key Label
press number keys and
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Left Soft
Key Label
Note:
Your home screen might look a little different.
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Message
basics
Soft key labels show the current soft key functions.
For soft key locations, see page 2.
Press the navigation key
select items in the home screen.
Status indicators can appear across the top of the
home screen:
indicator
6
Network signal strength.
W
Z
ì
You are in a digital coverage area and are
roaming off the network.
You are on a call.
Battery charge level.
õ Style
ô Style
(in
(in
S
up, down, left, or right to
Ring Styles
) is set to
Ring Styles
) is set to
Loud
Soft
.
.
indicator
Í Style
Ì Style
ö Style
Î Style
Q
t
New text or multimedia message.
New voicemail message.
(in
(in
(in
(in
Ring Styles
Ring Styles
Ring Styles
Ring Styles
) is set to
) is set to
) is set to
) is set to
Silent
.
Vibe and Ring
Vibe then Ring
Vibrate
.
enter text
Some screens let you use the keypad to enter text,
.
.
such as when you compose a message:
Message
Îì
746
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Free for lunch?
external display
When the phone flip is closed, the following indicators
can appear on the external display:
indicator
Z
e
ï
You have an incoming call.
New text or multimedia message.
The battery is charging.
OK DELETE
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set entry modes
Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to
enter names, numbers, and messages:
entry mode
Primary
Secondary
Number
Symbol
To assign a Primary or Secondary text entry mode
1
2
3
20
Enter text using a method that you set.
Enter numbers only (see page 23).
Enter symbols only (see page 23).
In a text entry screen, presss.
Scroll to
Entry Setup
and presss.
Scroll to
Primary Setup
or
Secondary Setup
basics
and presss.
4
Scroll to one of the following choices and press
s
:
options
iTAP™
TAP
Tap Extended
:
To change the text entry mode
Press # in the text entry screen to change the text
entry until the desired mode is displayed.
To select or edit a text entry mode
Press s in any text entry screen, scroll to and select
Entry Mode
mode.
Let the phone predict each word as you
press keys.
Enter letters and numbers by pressing
a key one or more times.
Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by
pressing a key one or more times.
, then scroll to and select the desired entry
capitalization
Press 0 in any text entry screen to change the text
case. These indicators show capitalization status:
indicator
í
L
ì
no capital letters
all capital letters
capitalize next letter only
text entry mode indicators
When you select the
the following indicators identify the text entry setting:
primary secondary
gm
hq
fl
Primary
or
Secondary
text entry mode,
Tap, no capital letters
Tap, capitalize next letter
Tap, all capital letters
primary secondary
jp
kn
io
These indicators identify
indicator
gm
[
iTAP™, no capital letters
iTAP, capitalise next letter
iTAP, all capital letters
Numeric
or
number mode
symbol mode
Symbol
entry mode:
tap method
This is the standard method for entering text on your
phone.
Tap
Regular
numbers of the key you press. The
cycles through letters, numbers,
method cycles through the letters and
Tap Extended
method
and
symbols.
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6
Îì
SELECT DELETE
This is a prog
program proh spoi
755
Press Select
to accept
program.
Press S right
or left to see
other word
suggestions.
Message
1
Press a key one or more times to cycle through its
characters.
2
Repeat the step above to enter all characters.
Tip:
Press * to insert a space.
In a text entry screen you can press
Tap
or
entry modes. If
Primary
or
Secondary
Tap Extended
entry mode, see page 20.
#
is not available as the
iTAP™ method
The iTAP software combines your single key presses
into common words, and predicts each word as you
enter it. This can be faster than the
1
Press S right or left to scroll through the
possible letter combinations, and highlight the
combination you want.
2
Press
Select
to enter the highlighted combination.
Tap
to switch
method.
You can press keys to add more letters to the end
of the combination.
or
Press * to enter the highlighted combination
and insert a space.
For example, if you press
7764
, your phone
displays the corresponding letter combinations:
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basics
numeric method
In a text entry screen, press # to switch entry
gm
methods until your phone shows the
indicator.
Press keypad keys to enter numbers. When finished,
#
press
to switch entry modes.
(numeric)
symbol method
In the text entry screen, press # to switch entry
[
methods until your phone shows the
indicator.
1
Press a key one or more times to show possible
symbol combinations at the bottom of the screen.
2
Scroll left or right to highlight a symbol and press
Select
to enter it.
(symbol)
delete letters & words
Move the cursor to the right of the text you want to
delete and then:
•
Press
Delete
to delete one letter at a time.
•
Press and hold
entire message.
Delete
to delete the
side keys
volume keys
Press the volume keys to:
•
Turn off an incoming call alert
•
Change earpiece or speakerphone volume
during a call
•
Change volume for a song
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smart key
The smart key gives you another way to access a
menu item of your choice from the home screen.
Also, during music playback, you can use it to pause
and resume music.
To change the menu item accessed by the
smart key:
Find it:
>
s >l Personalize
Smart Key
>
Home Screen >Home Keys
handsfree
You can use your phone’s handsfree speaker to make
calls without holding the phone to your ear. To turn the
s
>
SPKR ON
speaker on, during a call, press
SPKR OFF
the speaker off, press
You can also use an optional 2.5mm wired headset to
go handsfree.
Note:
Mini USB headsets are not supported.
.
. To turn
lock side keys
You can lock the side keys when the flip is closed, to
prevent accidental key presses when playing music.
To automatically lock the side keys when the
phone is idle and the phone flip is closed
Find it:
5 Seconds, 10 Seconds
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codes & passwords
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.
security code
unlock code
is originally set to
is originally set to
000000
.
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