Motorola A840 Manual

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1 Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola A840 CDMA 1X / GSM wireless phone. Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as shown above. All key locations, sequences, a...

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2 Check it Out Headset Jack Camera Lens Take photos to use in your phone. External Display Camera Light Shines a brief burst of light for photos that require extra light. Camera Key ...

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3 Feature Description Take Photo Press the camera key to activate the camera, point lens at subject, press CAPTURE ( + ) to take a photo. Set Photo as Picture Caller ID After you capture a photo, assign it to a contact entry to enable picture ...

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4 Motorola, Inc. Consumer Advocacy Office 1307 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60196 www.hellomoto.com 1-800-331-6456 (United States) 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) MOTOROLA and the Stylized M L...

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5 Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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6 Changing a Code, PIN, or Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Locking and Unlocking Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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7 Putting a Call On Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Making Data and Fax Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Main Menu ....

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8 Getting Started Getting Started About this Guide This user’s guide introduces you to your Motorola wireless phone and shows you how to use its features. Optional Features This label identifies an optional network or subscription-dependent featu...

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9 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains your phone number and service details. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt...

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10 Getting Started Battery Tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. • Always use Motorola Original™ batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Moto...

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11 Getting Started in your battery life, it is probably time to purchase a new battery. Contact your local recycling center for proper battery disposal. Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. Before using your ph...

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12 Getting Started Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycl...

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13 Getting Started Tip: You can safely leave the travel charger connected to the phone after charging is complete. This will not damage the battery. Installing and Removing the TransFlash Memory Card You can install a TransFlash memory card in ...

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14 Getting Started Removing the Memory Card 2 With the gold pins on the card facing the front of the phone, insert the card as shown. Push down until it snaps into place. Action 1 Lift the cover at the top of your phone to expose the memory c...

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15 Getting Started Turning On Your Phone Adjusting Volume Press the up or down volume keys to: • increase or decrease earpiece volume during a call 3 Remove the card and close the cover. Action 1 Press and hold the power key for 3 seconds. Note...

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16 Getting Started • increase or decrease the ringer volume setting when the home screen is visible (flip must be open) • turn off an incoming call alert Making a Call Note: You must dial the phone number from the home screen (see page 25). Mak...

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17 Getting Started From the home screen: Answering a Call When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message. Tip: When the phone flip is active, open the phone to answer the call. (To activate, press ...

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18 Getting Started Note: If the phone is locked, you must unlock it to answer the call. Changing the Call Alert Phone Flip Open Press the down volume key to switch to lower call alert volume, then switch to vibrate and, finally, silent alert. Pr...

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19 Highlight Features Highlight Features You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! This section describes some of your phone’s highlight features. Taking a Photo Shortcut: Press F to activate your phone’s camera: The ...

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20 Highlight Features Point the camera lens at the photo subject, then: Taking a Self Portrait Press To 1 I or CAPTURE ( + ) take a photo 2 STORE ( + ) or DISCARD ( - ) view photo storage options (see “Photo Storage Options” on page 21) delete ...

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21 Highlight Features Photo Storage Options 6 Press STORE ( + ) to view photo storage options (see “Photo Storage Options” below). or Press DISCARD ( - ) to delete the photo and return to active viewfinder (return to step 1). 7 Press S to scro...

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22 Highlight Features Pictures Menu Options When the camera is active, press M to access the Pictures Menu . The Pictures Menu can include the following options: Option Description Go To Pictures View pictures and photos stored on your phone...

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23 Highlight Features TTY Operation (CDMA Only) You can use an optional TTY device with your phone to send and receive calls. You must plug the TTY device into the phone’s headset jack and set the phone to operate in one of three TTY modes. Note...

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24 Highlight Features The TTY Setup menu can include the following options: When your phone is in a TTY mode, the international TTY mode, the international TTY symbol, and the mode setting display during an active TTY call. Returning to Voice Mode...

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25 Learning to Use Your Phone Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The home screen is displayed when you are not on a call or using the menu. You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. No...

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26 Learning to Use Your Phone right soft key ( + ) to perform the function indicated by the left or right soft key label. Your phone can display an analog or digital clock in the home screen (see page 86). The following status indicators can displa...

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27 Learning to Use Your Phone 3. Signal Strength Indicator — Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. You cannot make or receive calls when the ! (no signal) indicator or ) (no transmit) indicator is displayed. 4. Roam Indica...

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28 Learning to Use Your Phone Using Menus From the home screen, press M to enter the main menu. Press S to scroll to and highlight a menu feature icon in the main menu. The following icons represent features that 032407o 032420o n w se á h É m...

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29 Learning to Use Your Phone may display in the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. Selecting a Menu Feature This guide shows you how to select a menu feature, starting from the home screen, as follows: ...

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30 Learning to Use Your Phone Selecting a Feature Option Some features require you to select an option from a list: • Press S to scroll up or down to highlight the option you want. • In a numbered list, press a number key to highlight the opti...

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31 Learning to Use Your Phone Entering Text Some features require you to enter information. The message center lets you compose and send text messages. ( xyÉ Press S to scroll down to other options. Name: John Smith Picture: None ......MORE...... ...

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32 Learning to Use Your Phone Choosing a Text Entry Mode Multiple text entry mode make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. From any text entry screen, you can specify the entry method you want to use. You can select the followin...

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33 Learning to Use Your Phone You can select 1 of these text entry modes: Text Entry Method Indicators When you select the Primary or Secondary text entry mode, the following indicators identify the text entry setting: The following indicators i...

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34 Learning to Use Your Phone Using Capitalization Press 0 in any text entry screen to change text case. The following indicators show capitalization status: Using Tap Mode This is the standard mode for entering text on your phone. Regular Tap m...

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35 Learning to Use Your Phone When you enter text with Tap or Tap Extended mode, the soft key functions change. When you enter three or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter prog you m...

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36 Learning to Use Your Phone Character Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with Tap Extended mode. Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone. In a URL editor, 1 first shows common char...

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37 Learning to Use Your Phone • Press S left or right to move the flashing cursor to the left or right in a text message. • The first character of every sentence is capitalized. If necessary, press S down to force the character to lowercase...

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38 Learning to Use Your Phone If you want a different word (such as Progress ), continue pressing keypad keys to enter the remaining characters. Entering Words In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry modes. An indicator tells you...

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39 Learning to Use Your Phone you fill memory space for unrecognized words, your phone deletes the oldest words to add new words. Using Numeric Mode In a text entry screen, press # to switch entry modes until the W (numeric) indicator displays....

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40 Learning to Use Your Phone Symbol Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with symbol mode. Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone. In a URL editor, 1 first shows common characters for...

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41 Learning to Use Your Phone Using the Smart Key The smart key gives you another way to perform many basic phone functions. It anticipates the next action you are likely to perform. For example, when you highlight a menu item, you can press the s...

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42 Learning to Use Your Phone Return an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls and displays X Missed Calls in the external display. With the flip closed: Note: Because the microphone and earpiece are unavailable when ...

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43 Learning to Use Your Phone Formatting the Card To format an inserted memory card: Renaming a Card Viewing Card Specifications Storing Multimedia Objects When a memory card is inserted into your phone, the phone prompts you to specify a storage de...

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44 Learning to Use Your Phone Using the Handsfree Speaker Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products. When you activa...

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45 Learning to Use Your Phone Changing a Code, PIN, or Password Your phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set to 0000, and the six-digit security code is originally set to 000000. Your service provider may reset these codes before you r...

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46 Learning to Use Your Phone Locking Your Phone Manually Unlocking Your Phone Tip: Your phone’s unlock code is originally set to 0000. Many service providers reset the unlock code to the last four digits of your phone number. At the Enter Unlo...

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47 Learning to Use Your Phone If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password Note: Your phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set to 0000, and the six-digit security code is originally set to 000000. Many service providers reset the unlock code t...

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48 Learning to Use Your Phone Enter Information Find the Feature CONTACTS ( + )> [New Entry] Press To 1 S scroll to Phone Number or Email Address 2 VIEW ( + ) select the entry type 3 EDIT ( + ) edit the entry 4 CHANGE ( + ) select Name 5 keyp...

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49 Learning to Use Your Phone 12 keypad keys or BROWSE ( M ) enter the phone number or email address (maximum 40 characters) select a number from the Recent or Dialed list or from contacts (if entering a number) or select an email address fro...

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50 Learning to Use Your Phone You can add more information to the entry, if desired. Complete Contact Entry When you are finished entering information for a contact entry: Storing Contact Entries with your SIM Card You can store a contact entry on ...

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51 Learning to Use Your Phone Note: Only the contact entry name and number are saved to the SIM card. All other information is lost. Note: If you have a contact entry previously stored on your phone, and change the speed number to a SIM location, a...

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52 Learning to Use Your Phone in the dialing sequence to ensure that the number dials and connects properly: Note: You can store a maximum of 40 digits per number. Each character counts as one digit. Press To M > Insert Pause insert a p (paus...

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53 Learning to Use Your Phone Dialing a Number Press Down ( S ) >entry to call. Note: Contact entries from the phone and SIM card memory are displayed in the Contact list. Placing a Call Using Name Dial Name Dial enables you to dial any entry in ...

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54 Learning to Use Your Phone Note: Your phone recognizes only names entered in the same language as the Language setting (see page 88). Note: If contacts includes two entries with the same name, only the first entry is recognized when you sort ...

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55 Learning to Use Your Phone Viewing by List or Picture Numbers Displayed when Sorting by Name 4 SELECT ( + ) select the highlighted option 5 DONE ( - ) save the change Find the Feature CONTACTS ( + ) M > Setup Press To 1 S highlight View by: 2...

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56 Learning to Use Your Phone Working within Contact Categories To limit contact access and activities to entries in a specified category. Find the Feature CONTACTS ( + ) M > Categories Press To 1 S highlight the desired category ( All , Person...

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57 Setting Up Your Phone Setting Up Your Phone Setting Time and Date To set the time and date to use the datebook. Setting a Ring Style Your phone rings or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call or other event. This ring or vibration is called a...

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58 Setting Up Your Phone Setting Answer Options To use additional, alternative methods to answer an incoming call. To activate or deactivate an answer option: Setting a Wallpaper Image Set a photo, picture, or animation as a wallpaper (background) ...

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59 Setting Up Your Phone Setting a Screen Saver Image Set a photo, picture, or animation as a screen saver image. The screen saver image displays when the flip is open and no activity is detected for a specified time. If necessary, the image shrink...

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60 Setting Up Your Phone Setting Display Color Setting Phone Greeting Enter a greeting to display when you turn on your phone. Press To 1 S scroll to Picture 2 CHANGE ( + ) open the picture viewer 3 S up or down scroll to a picture/animation Scro...

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61 Setting Up Your Phone Adjusting the Backlight Set the amount of time that the display and keypad backlights remain on, or turn off backlights to extend battery life. Setting Display Contrast Setting Display Brightness Conserving Battery Power So...

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62 Calling Features Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls (see page 16). Changing the Active Line Change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number. Note: This feature is availabl...

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63 Calling Features you select RETRY , your phone attempts up to ten additional times. With automatic redial in a CDMA network, your phone continuously attempts to redial for up to four minutes. When the call is successful, your phone rings or vib...

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64 Calling Features Using Caller ID Incoming Calls Calling line identification (Caller ID) displays the phone number for incoming calls. The phone displays the caller’s name (and picture, if available) when the name is stored in contacts or SIM ...

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65 Calling Features Calling an Emergency Number Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911 or 112, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Note...

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66 Calling Features The Last Calls Menu can include the following options: 3 S scroll to an entry Note: < means the call connected. 4 N or VIEW ( + ) or M call the entry’s number Tip: Press and hold O for two seconds to send the numbe...

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67 Calling Features Returning an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays. • the ñ (missed call) indicator • XMissedCalls , where X is the number of missed calls Using the Notepad The most recent set ...

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68 Calling Features Attaching a Number While dialing (with digits visible in the display): Calling with Speed Dial Each entry you store in contacts is assigned a unique speed dial number. Tip: To see an entry’s speed dial number, press CONTACTS ...

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69 Calling Features Calling with 1-Touch Dial (GSM Only) You can call contact entries by pressing and holding one key. To call entries 1 through 9, press and hold the one- digit 1-touch dial number for one second. Using Voicemail Voicemail messages...

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70 Calling Features Tip: Your service provider may also store your voicemail phone number as contact entry number 1. If so, you can press and hold 1 to call your voicemail number. Receiving a Voicemail Message When you receive a voicemail messag...

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71 Calling Features Using Call Waiting (GSM Only) When you are on a call, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you have received a second call. You must turn on Call Waiting to use the feature. To turn Call Waiting on or off: Note: You can turn C...

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72 Calling Features Putting a Call On Hold Making Data and Fax Calls Note: If your phone is in GSM mode, you cannot make data or fax calls. An optional Motorola Original data kit (which includes a cable connector) lets you transfer data between yo...

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73 Calling Features Attaching the Cable Use a Motorola Original™ serial cable or Motorola Original™ USB cable to connect your phone to the external device. Note: Not all devices are compatible with a cable connection. Check your computer or ha...

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74 Calling Features USB Cable Synchronizing Data You can synchronize contacts and datebook information between your phone, computer, and PDA with Motorola Mobile PhoneTools software, an accessory for Motorola phones. See the Mobile PhoneTools user...

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75 Calling Features Connect to the device that will send the fax, then: Receiving a Data or Fax Call Your phone notifies you when it receives a data or fax call and then transfers the call to the connected device. Connect to the device that will rec...

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76 Phone Features Phone Features Main Menu This is the standard main menu layout. Menu organization and feature names may vary on your phone. Not all features may be available on your phone. n Contacts s Recent Calls • Received Calls • Dialed...

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77 Phone Features Settings Menu • Phone Mode •CDMA • International GSM • Ring Styles • Style • style Detail • Personalize • Home Screen • Main Menu • Voice Dial Setup •Color Style •Greeting • Wallpaper • Screen Saver • S...

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78 Phone Features Feature Quick Reference This section helps you locate features on your phone that are not described in this guide. For more detailed information, see Motorola Web site. Calling Features Feature Description Call Forwarding (GSM On...

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79 Phone Features Messages Feature Description Send Text Message Send a text message: M > Messages > Create Message > New Short Message Read Message Read a new text or multimedia message (CDMA only) that you have received: Press READ (...

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80 Phone Features Contacts Drafts View messages saved in Drafts folder: M > Messages > Drafts Cleanup Messages Delete all messages or only messages from the Outbox or drafts folder: M > Messages > Cleanup Messages Message Se...

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81 Phone Features Set Ringer ID for Entry Assign a distinctive ringer alert to a contact entry: CONTACTS ( + ) > entry M > Edit > Ringer ID > CHANGE ( + ) > ringer name Set Category for Entry Set the category for a contact entry: C...

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82 Phone Features Personalizing Features Using Voice Commands to Place Calls Advanced Voice Dialing lets you place a call by speaking a phone number. Note: This feature supports seven-digit, ten-digit, and eleven-digit numbers. It does not suppor...

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83 Phone Features 3 When prompted, say the phone number. If the phone recognizes the number, it dials that number. If the phone asks you to repeat the number, say it again. If the number is not valid or is not recognized, the phone does not place...

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84 Phone Features Tip: Speak numbers at a normal speed and volume, pronouncing each digit distinctly. Avoid pausing between digits. Adapting Advanced Voice Dialing to Your Voice For most people, Advanced Voice Dialing works well without any initi...

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85 Phone Features Tip: When adapting Advanced Voice Dialing: • Choose a quiet place for recording. • Wait for the beep before you begin to speak. • Speak at a normal speed and volume, pronouncing each digit distinctly. Avoid pausing between d...

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86 Phone Features Additional Personalizing Features Press To 1 S scroll to Reset Digits 2 OK ( + ) reset Advanced Voice Dialing to the factory default Feature Description Ring Alert Change the ring alert for an event: M > Settings > Ring...

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87 Phone Features Menu Features Shortcuts Create a shortcut to a menu item: Highlight the menu item, then press and hold M . Select a shortcut: M > Tools > Shortcuts > shortcut name Message Alerts Set whether you are alerted to incomi...

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88 Phone Features Dialing Features Set Clock Type Set analog or digital time display on home screen: M > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen > Clock Language Set display language: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Language ...

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89 Phone Features Call Monitoring Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing O . This time includes busy signals and ringing. The amo...

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90 Phone Features Handsfree Features Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products. Feature Description Accessory Volume...

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91 Phone Features Data and Fax Calls Power-Off Delay (car kit) Set the phone to stay on for a specified time after the ignition is switched off: M > Settings > Car Settings > Power-Off Delay Charger Time (car kit) Charge the phone for a...

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92 Phone Features Network Features Note: To make any call, including an emergency call, the network setting for your phone must be the same as the local wireless network. For example, in the United States, set your phone to the CDMA account. In Eu...

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93 Phone Features CDMA Network Settings View Your Networks View a list of all networks that your phone can use: M > Settings > GSM Settings > My Network List Adjust Service Tones Set your phone to beep each time the network registration...

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94 Phone Features Personal Organizer Features Adjust Service Tones Set your phone to beep each time the network registration status changes: M > Settings > CDMA Settings > Service Tone Set Call Drop Alert Set your phone to play an aler...

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95 Phone Features Copy Datebook Event Copy a datebook event to date and/or time: M > Tools > Datebook > day K > event M > Copy Set Alarm Set an alarm: M > Tools > Alarm Clock Turn Off Alarm Turn off alarm: Press DISABL...

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96 Phone Features Security News and Entertainment Currency Converter Convert currency: M > Tools > Calculator M > Exchange Rate Enter exchange rate, press OK ( + ), enter amount, press M > Convert Currency . Feature Description SIM...

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97 Phone Features Web Sessions Select or create a Web session: M > Web Access > Web Sessions Manage Pictures Manage pictures and animations: M > Multimedia > Pictures Manage Sounds Manage ring tones, sounds that you have composed ...

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98 Specific Absorption Rate Data The model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure...