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1041b80a_WelcomeCopyright.fm Page 1 Friday, January 31, 2003 10:15 AM Welcome Handheld Unit Up/Down Scroll Keys Status Light 1 Power Key LCD Screen 6 Option Keys Backspace Key 1 Q Keyboard Who’s On? Key ! Z 3 E _ S ’ X who’s on? 4 R + D $ % V C M E N U 5 T F CAP \ H & B < N warn space L K # / ? @ , .
1041b80a.book Page 2 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM 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 and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows Me and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. © Motorola, Inc.
1041b80a.book Page 3 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Handheld Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FCC and Interference Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1041b80a.book Page 4 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Using Your MX240a Handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigating the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handheld Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Available AOL Smileys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1041b80a.book Page 5 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM FCC and Interference Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference; and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1041b80a.book Page 6 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-00000345-4 when ordering copies. The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by Motorola or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void not only the user's authority to operate the equipment, but also the limited warranty.
1041b80a.book Page 7 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Important Safety Information Follow these safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons or property. 1. Keep all slits and openings of the equipment unblocked. Do not set the equipment on a heating register or over a radiator. Ensure that proper ventilation is provided at the installation site. 2. Do not use while wet or while standing in water. 3.
1041b80a.book Page 8 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM 4. Operate this product using only the power source indicated on the marking label. If you are unsure of the power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. This product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
41b80a.book Page 9 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions 1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. 3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of electric shock. 4.
1041b80a.book Page 10 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Getting Started Getting Started Overview Your MX240a Wireless Instant Messenger is a shortrange, portable device that allows you to simultaneously send and receive instant messages (IMs) and participate in chat sessions over the Internet, both in and around your home, from a single PC. Service Requirements In order to use the MX240a, you must have: • A personal computer connected to the Internet (see “Computer Requirements” below).
1041b80a.book Page 11 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM What’s in the Box? Your MX240a includes: • One handheld unit • One base unit with USB connector • Rechargeable battery and battery charger • CD-ROM 1 Base Unit 1 Q 2 w ! A _ Z 3 E @ 4 R # S 5 T $ D & > M < N : ; ) L K \ , / ? " .
1041b80a.book Page 12 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Getting Started Installing the Battery Action 1 Remove the battery from the packaging. 2 With the handheld unit face down, lift the battery cover up at the top and remove it. 3 Ensure proper polarity alignment between the battery and the battery compartment. 4 Insert the battery into the battery compartment. 5 Insert the tabs on the battery cover into the unit slots and snap it into place.
1041b80a.book Page 13 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Note: The base unit does not contain a battery. It receives its power from the USB port. Action 1 Plug the charger into the charging connector at the back of the handheld unit. 2 Plug the other end of the charger into an electrical outlet. The status LED glows red when the battery is charging.
1041b80a.book Page 14 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Getting Started • When you do not intend to use the battery for a while, store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator. 14 • Over extended periods of time, batteries gradually wear down and require longer charging times. This is normal. If you charge your battery regularly and notice a decrease in usage time or an increase in charging time, then it is probably time to purchase a new battery.
1041b80a.book Page 15 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Installation and Setup To use your MX240a unit, the software and hardware must be properly installed on your computer. Before you begin installation, make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements (see page 10). Software Installation Installation and Setup Action 1 Insert the MX240a software CD-ROM into your PC’s CD tray. 2 The Setup Wizard screen opens. Read the instructions on the screen and click Next.
1041b80a.book Page 16 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Action 4 The User Information screen opens. Enter your name and organization and click Next. Installation and Setup 5 6 7 8 9 Note: if you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may be asked whether you want to allow shared access to the MX240a application. Based on your selection, you can restrict access to the administrator only or allow access to anyone who uses the computer. The Select Installation Folder screen opens.
1041b80a.book Page 17 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Hardware Installation Action 1 Plug the USB connector at the end of the base unit cable into an unused USB port on your computer. 2 Place the base unit in any convenient location away from your computer to prevent interference. Note: The handheld unit is portable and therefore is not hardwired to the base unit or your computer.
1041b80a.book Page 18 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Action 3 If you are prompted to enter the base ID, skip this step and proceed to step 4. Installation and Setup If you are not prompted to enter the base ID, press Menu. When the Menu screen appears, press the option key below Regstr to register the base. 4 Enter your base ID and press Send. The ID is a 6-character code located on the bottom of the base unit (see page 18).
1041b80a.book Page 19 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM PC Setup After your handheld unit is registered to your base unit, configure the software options for your MX240a unit. Action 1 Click on the MX240a shortcut icon on your computer desktop to start the MX240a program if it is not already running.
1041b80a.book Page 20 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Menu Configuration The configurable items in the menu are: • Connections • Alerts • Options • Security • Diagnostics • Buddy List Connections Installation and Setup To choose the proper connection for your MX240a unit: Action 1 Click the Connections tab. 2 Under Internet Connection, click Modem or Local Area Network (LAN).
1041b80a.book Page 21 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM “Connecting to the Internet” and the tips in the “Common Problems” section contain valuable information.
1041b80a.book Page 22 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM The alert sound you have selected can be modified by clicking on Music Editor. This option allows you to modify the play rate, scale, note duration, and volume of an alert. If you do not want to hear any sound for a given alert, highlight the alert and click the box labeled “Disable Alert on Handheld”. When you are satisfied with your selection, click OK. Options Installation and Setup You can control who can send you instant messages.
1041b80a.book Page 23 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Block Only the Users Below option. Then click the Add Name button and enter a screen name. It will then appear in the box. You can also select or deselect the following checkboxes: • Show Accept Message Dialogue for Buddies not on my Buddy List • Show Announcements when users enter/leave • Block incoming chat invitations Security To set up security: or Click Remove to remove the selected handheld completely.
1041b80a.book Page 24 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM To deactivate all handhelds for a period of time, click the “Disable Handhelds Beginning At” box. Then select a time from the first pulldown list and a duration from the second pulldown list. During the time period specified, all handhelds are deactivated. Diagnostics Installation and Setup To test your Internet connection: Action 1 Make sure you are connected to the Internet, then click the Diagnostics tab. 2 Click the Start Test button.
1041b80a.book Page 25 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM When a connection fails: Failed Internet Connection IM Network Service Installation and Setup Base to Handheld Link USB Link Check If you are using a modem, make sure it is connected to the Internet. If you are using a LAN or broadband connection, make sure the connection is functioning. If you are using a firewall or proxy server, make sure the system is configured properly.
1041b80a.book Page 26 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Buddy List Installation and Setup To manage your Buddy List: 26 Action 1 Click the Buddy List tab. 2 Select a service to test (in this case, AOL Instant Messenger). A login display box opens. 3 Enter your AOL screen name and password, then click OK. Your screen name’s Buddy List displays. 4 Click the +Buddy button to add a new buddy. 5 Click the +Group button to add a new group.
1041b80a.book Page 27 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Using Your MX240a Handheld Make sure your computer is logged on to your Internet service provider and the battery in the MX240a handheld unit is fully charged. Navigating the Menus Up/Down Scroll Keys Power Key 1 6 Option Keys Backspace Key 1 Q Keyboard Menu Key ! Z 3 E _ S ’ X who’s on? 4 R + D $ % V C M E N U 5 T F CAP \ H & B < N warn space L K # / ? @ , .
1041b80a.book Page 28 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Handheld Key Functions • Power Key (ª)—press and hold longer than 1 second to turn power on or off. • Up/Down Keys ( ¢ ©)—use to scroll main text area only (see page 30). • 6 Option Keys—select various options. • Menu Key—press to access options such as login and logoff, chat, register with a base, and set LCD contrast and alert volume. • Backspace Key (¡)—affects Send Text area only; press to delete incorrect text entry.
1041b80a.book Page 29 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM and 4 displays on the screen. Caps remain locked on until you press ® again. Option Keys When you press ® or ™, 3 or 5 displays on the screen. In addition, Smileys are displayed above each option key. To send a Smiley, press the corresponding option key. The Smiley’s text equivalent appears in the Send Text Area as shown in the following screen.
1041b80a.book Page 30 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Available AOL Smileys Smiley Meaning a Smiling b Winking c Frowning d e Sticking-out tongue f Kissing h Laughing j Foot-in-mouth k Embarrassed n Crying o Lips-are-sealed p Cool Yelling Using Your MX240a Handheld Entering Text 30 Main Text Area Send Text Area Option Key Label Area Status/Query Text Line The Entering Text screen shows the areas where you can enter text.
1041b80a.book Page 31 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Status Icons There are 2 types of status icons that appear on your screen.
1041b80a.book Page 32 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Power Up and Logon a Handheld Unit Action 1 Make sure the battery in the handheld unit is fully charged. 2 Press and hold ª until the unit powers on. The Welcome screen displays and the Power On alert sounds. Welcome Screen Using Your MX240a Handheld Welcome! MX240a V1.
1041b80a.book Page 33 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM to the base and press the Exit option to try to connect again. • If you have previously registered with this base and still cannot see the base, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 39. If the base is operating and you have not previously used that base: Using Your MX240a Handheld Action 1 Press Menu to enter the Setup screen. 2 Press Regstr to register with the base.
1041b80a.book Page 34 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Who’s Online Now Screen Who s 1>buddy 2>buddy 3>Buddy 4>buddy Online Now A B C D Press a number key to talk group The Who’s Online Now screen shows all of your buddies from your Buddy List who are currently online. Notes: • Only buddies who are currently online are displayed on the Who’s Online Now screen. Using Your MX240a Handheld • If no buddies in a group are online, no group is shown on the option keys.
1041b80a.book Page 35 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Sending and Receiving a Message To send messages to a buddy: Action 1 Select the buddy you want to talk to from the Who’s Online Now list by pressing the number associated with the name. 2 The Talk screen displays. The line below the text entry area will show you who you are talking to and their warning level. 3 The first 6 characters of each buddy name are displayed at the bottom of the screen above the option keys.
1041b80a.book Page 36 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM To receive messages from a buddy: Action 1 When your buddy responds with a message, the New Message alert sounds and the LED flashes green if you are not in the IM session. 2 3 Using Your MX240a Handheld 4 5 36 6 Note: While you are in a private chat and you receive another message, the name of the buddy sending the new message appears above an option key.
1041b80a.book Page 37 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM given the option of Yes or No on two of the option keys. Press the option key below your desired choice. If you do not respond to the chat invitation, it will be declined after a short time.
1041b80a.book Page 38 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM To add buddies to a chat session: Action 1 Press Menu to display the Main Menu. 2 Press Invite. 3 Press Curren to add buddies to your current chat session, or New to add buddies to a new chat session. 4 Enter the number of each buddy you want to add to the chat session and press Send. Using Your MX240a Handheld Set Your Away Message 38 Action 1 Press Menu to display the Main Menu. 2 Press Away. 3 Enter the number of the Away message you want.
1041b80a.book Page 39 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Action 7 Press Talk to display the Talk screen and read the message. To delete your Away message: Action 1 Press Menu to display the Main Menu. 2 Press Away. 3 Press Delete. 4 Enter the number associated with the Away message you want to delete. 5 Press Exit to return to the Main Menu. 6 Press Exit again. Register With a Base To register a handheld unit with a base or to re-register a handheld unit to a new base, see page 16.
1041b80a.book Page 40 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Action 5 Press Light or Dark to increase or decrease the display contrast. 6 Press Exit to return to the Main Menu. 7 Press Exit again. Beeps/LCD/Alerts Screen Alert Volume Off ‘’’’’’’______Max Key Beeps Off LCD Contrast Light ______________Dark Adjust Your Beeps/LCD/Alerts Vol- Vol+ Beeps Light Dark Exit To Power Down Your MX240a Unit Using Your MX240a Handheld Press ª for 2 seconds.
1041b80a.book Page 41 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Troubleshooting Your MX240a unit comes with a diagnostic program installed. However, the following error messages may appear while you are installing or using your MX240a unit: Error Message Can’t find base Network connection could not be reestablished Troubleshooting Incorrect User Name or Password Entered Your network connection has been lost Action Make sure your PC software is running and the base unit is plugged into the USB port of the PC.
1041b80a.book Page 42 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Warranty MOTOROLA LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES AND SOFTWARE PURCHASED IN THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc.
1041b80a.book Page 43 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Products Covered Products and Accessories as defined above, unless otherwise provided for below. Decorative Accessories and Cases. Decorative covers, bezels, PhoneWrap™ covers and cases. Monaural Headsets. Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wired connection.
1041b80a.book Page 44 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Abuse & Misuse. Defects or damage that result from: (a) improper operation, storage, misuse or abuse, accident or neglect, such as physical damage (cracks, scratches, etc.
1041b80a.book Page 45 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM Software Products Covered Length of Coverage Software. Applies only Ninety (90) days from the to physical defects in the date of purchase media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Exclusions Software Embodied in Physical Media.
1041b80a.book Page 46 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM To avoid losing such data, software and applications please create a back up prior to requesting service. How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information USA Phones 1-800-331-6456 Pagers 1-800-548-9954 Two-Way Radios and Messaging Devices 1-800-353-2729 Canada All Products 1-800-461-4575 TTY TTY 1-888-390-6456 For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used.
1041b80a.book Page 47 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABILITY OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, ACCESSORIES OR SOFTWARE TO THE FULL EXTENT THESE DAMAGES MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
1041b80a.book Page 48 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM License Agreement for AOL® Instant Messenger™ Software The AOL Instant Messenger software (the "Software") is provided to you free of charge, "AS IS," subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement (the "Agreement"). Please read this Agreement in full before using the Software. ONLY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT MAY USE THE SOFTWARE AND ACCESS THE AOL INSTANT MESSENGER SERVICE (THE "SERVICE").
1041b80a.book Page 49 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM You further agree to abide by all laws and regulations in effect regarding your use of the Software and Service and agree to indemnify AOL, its officers, agents, employees and directors for any damages incurred as a result of a violation of this paragraph. Finally, you may not authorize or assist any third party to do any of the things described in this paragraph. 3. Additional Terms.
1041b80a.book Page 50 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM 6. Termination. Should you breach this Agreement, your right to use the Software shall terminate immediately and without notice. You may also terminate this Agreement by simply discontinuing use of the Software. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, the restrictions on your use of the Software as set forth in Paragraph 2 ("Restrictions on Use") shall survive such termination, and you agree to be bound by those terms. 7. No support by AOL.
1041b80a.book Page 51 Friday, January 31, 2003 9:42 AM 10. No Trademark License. No license is granted to you in this Agreement, either expressly or implicitly, to use any trademark, service mark, names, or logos of AOL, including America Online, AOL, AOL Instant Messenger, Instant Messenger, AIM and the Running Man logo.
