Motorola M990 April 2008 User Guide
HELLOMOTO Introducing your new M990 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Figure 1: M990 phone (front view). Figure 2: M990 phone & base connector (back view).
Home Screen & Main Menu Home Screen A Figure 3: Home screen. Main Menu Figure 4: Main menu.
Legal & Copyright Information Motorola, Inc. Consumer Advocacy Office 1307 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60196 http://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) Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network.
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.
Contents Menu Map .............................................................................1 Use & Care............................................................................3 Essentials .............................................................................4 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 4 About this Guide...................................................................................... 6 Connect the Main Unit....
Recent Calls...........................................................................................45 Redial.....................................................................................................46 Return a Call ..........................................................................................46 Caller ID .................................................................................................47 Advanced Calling ..............................................................
Repetitive Motion .................................................................................. 84 Industry Canada Notice to Users .....................................85 FCC Notice to Users ..........................................................86 Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States & Canada ................................................................................87 What Does this Warranty Cover?..........................................................
Menu Map Following is a summary of the M990 menu items. This list 1 represents the standard main menu layout . In order to use the following list to access these features, you must first understand how to operate the phone and the menu system. For details, see Getting Started on page 4. Tip: Press End to exit the current menu, or to exit all menus.
Settings • Personalize • Home Screen • Main Menu • Greeting • Wallpaper • Screen Saver • Ring Styles • Style • [Style] Detail • Connection • Bluetooth Link • USB Settings • MOTOSYNC • Call Divert • Voice Calls • Fax Calls • Data Calls • Cancel All • Divert Status • In-Call Setup • In-Call Timer • Call Cost Setup • My Caller ID • Talk and Fax • Answer Options • Call Waiting • Aux Alert • Initial Setup • Time and Date • Speed Dial • Auto Redial • Backlight • Scroll • Text Marquee • Language • Brightness • DTM
Use & Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: Liquids of any kind Do not expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or above 45°C/113°F. Microwaves Do not try to dry your phone in a microwave oven. Dust and dirt Do not expose your phone to dust, dirt, sand, food, or other inappropriate materials. Cleaning solutions To clean your phone, use only a dry soft cloth.
Essentials Caution: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in this guide. Getting Started Initial Setup Connect the Main Unit Insert the main unit into the base connector until it clicks into place. Disconnect the Main Unit Press the release button on the left side of the main unit and pull out the device. Attention: Never pull out the device before the phone powered off completely (all lights are turned off).
Time & Date To set the time and date, press Initial Setup > Time and Date. Ring Setting Press > Settings > Ring Styles > Ring Detail, and select your favorite tones. > Settings > Call Management Answering a Press Send or Answer, or press the Smart Call Key. Ending a Call Press End, or press the Smart Key. Making a Call Enter the number you want to call and press Send. Call Divert To divert voice/fax/data calls from your car phone, press > Settings > Call Divert and follow the instructions.
Additional Features Speed Dial Enter speed dial number as was assigned to the phonebook entry, press then press Send to dial. and Storing a New Number Enter the phone number and press Store. Enter the various entry details and press Done to finish. Advanced Phonebook Search Access the Phonebook menu, enter character(s) and press Search. About this Guide This guide shows how to open a menu feature as follows: Press > Tools > Messages > New Message. This means that, from the home screen: 1.
Connect the Main Unit Carefully insert the main unit into the base connector until it clicks into place. Do not apply excessive force on the connector. Disconnect the Main Unit Press the release button on the left side of the main unit, and pull out the device. Place the main unit inside the carry case provided by Motorola for best protection. SIM Card Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains personal information like your phone number and phonebook entries.
To turn on your phone, press and hold End for a few seconds or until the keypad or display lights up. If prompted, enter your eight-digit SIM card PIN code and/or four-digit unlock code. To turn off your phone, press and hold End for a few seconds. Make a Call To make a call, enter a phone number and press Send. To hang up, press End. To use voice commands for calling, see Voice Activation Services on page 10. Answer a Call To answer a call when your phone rings, press Send. To hang up, press End.
To store an email address from the home screen, press > Phonebook > New Entry. Enter the new contact’s name and email information. Shortcut: Enter a phone number in the home screen, then press Store to create a contact. To choose whether your phone stores these contacts in your phone’s memory or on your SIM card, go back to the home screen and press > Phonebook, then press Options > Setup > Default Storage > Phone or SIM Card. Call a Stored Phone Number To call a stored phone number: 1. Press > Phonebook.
Main Attractions You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! Smart Key Your phone incorporates a special Smart Key, which lets you do the following easily: • Activate voice commands and select various menu items by saying their name (see Voice Activation Services on page 10). • Dial to a name stored on the phonebook by saying the name (see Name Dialing on page 10). • Dial a phone number by saying the number (see Number Dialing on page 11).
Note: Always say the entire name, as stored in the phonebook. The phone cannot recognize partial names. Note: Initial recording or training is not required in order to use this feature. The voice recognition is speaker independent. Note: If you store a phone number with both First and Last Name, you should say both names in order to activate the Voice Name Dialing feature. If you store a phone number with a Nickname only, you should say this Nickname in order to activate Voice Name Dialing.
• • • • Connection Datebook Dialing Services Messages • • • • Settings Sounds Tools Voice Records Note: Initial recording or training is not required in order to use this feature. The voice recognition is speaker independent. Voice Activation Settings To set voice activation features on your phone, press > Tools > Voice Activation and select from the following: Language – select one of the available languages under this menu.
Call Answering by Voice Command When receiving an incoming call, the phone will ask you if you want to answer the call ("Call from… Accept the call?"). Press Yes to accept the call, or No to reject it. GPS Your phone incorporates a built-in GPS receiver, which can be used by a compatible Java™ application to help you navigate your way quickly and easily. What is GPS? GPS stands for Global Positioning System – a satellite-based radio navigation system which was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Note: The availability of the navigation application and/or service depends on your network operator and/or service provider and may vary by location. Warnings 1. Operating the navigation application while driving may cause distraction. If you cannot concentrate on driving, pull off the road and park the car. 2. Do not rely on your navigation system solely in times of emergency. Temporary unavailability of this system, poor GPS coverage, outdated or partial cartography, etc.
Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you cannot 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. Tip: For maximum Bluetooth security, you should always connect Bluetooth devices in a safe, private environment. By default, the Bluetooth feature on your phone is always on.
Use your M990 as a Car Kit You can connect a compatible Bluetooth mobile device to your M990, and use the M990 as a car kit for handsfree operation. The other mobile device must support the Handsfree Profile for this feature to work. To connect another Bluetooth mobile device: 1. Press > Settings > Connection > Bluetooth Link > [Find Me]. Your phone will enter discoverable mode for 3 minutes. 2. On the other device, search for Bluetooth devices and select the M990 phone from the list of discovered devices.
• Manage > Copy – for media files. • Send Contact – for phonebook entries. • Send – for datebook events. 3. Select a recognized device name, or [Look For Devices] to search for the device where you want to copy the file. If your phone could not copy the file to the other device, make sure the device is on and ready in discoverable mode (for details about making the device discoverable please refer to its user guide). Also, make sure the device is not busy with another similar Bluetooth connection.
To use your M990 as a Bluetooth modem for a compatible Bluetooth data device: 1. Make sure the other device is on and ready in discoverable mode (for details about making the device discoverable please refer to its user guide). 2. Press > Settings > Connection > Bluetooth Link > Find Me. If the M990 was already connected to a compatible Bluetooth device in the past, a history list of such devices will be displayed. Scroll to the desired device, press Select and skip steps 3 to 4.
2. Press > Settings > Connection > Bluetooth Link > Find Me. If the M990 was already connected to a compatible Bluetooth device in the past, a history list of such devices will be displayed. Scroll to the desired device, press Select and skip steps 3 to 4. If the M990 was not connected to any compatible Bluetooth devices in the past, it will search for available Bluetooth devices that support the Synchronization Profile and display a list of the detected devices.
• Voice activation data – Voice Records, Language. • Initial setup data – Backlight, Contrast, Speed Dial, Language. Note: The active user profile will be displayed on the indicators bar of the phone as A, B, C, or D. Creating a New User Profile Press > Tools > User Profiles. Select Options > New, and enter the Profile Name. The phone will initiate settings and power cycle. The phone will load the default settings for the new user profile, which you can change later to accommodate your needs.
Audio Player To play audio files, press > Multimedia > Sounds, and select the file you want to play. Four controls will appear on the screen (Play/Pause, Go to Next Track, Stop & Rewind and Go to Previous Track). Turn the Jog Dial right or left to highlight the desired control and press to select it. To download songs to your phone, see Download Objects from a Web Page on page 58. To copy files between your phone and a computer, see Copy Files to Another Device on page 16.
Remove a Memory Card To remove the memory card, please do the following: 1. Push the memory card and slide it out of the memory card holder, located at the right side of the phone. 2. Replace the protective cap of the memory card holder. Warning: Never remove your memory card while your phone is using it or writing files on it. Manage Files on a Memory Card To view the files stored on your memory card and on your phone, open a file list, such as Pictures.
View Memory Card Information To view your memory card name, the available memory, and other information about the card, press > Settings > Phone Status > Storage Devices. 1. Press to scroll to the installed memory card. 2. Press to see the memory card information. Your phone stores any content that you add, like ring tones or applications, in the user memory. Your service provider may store some content in the user memory before you receive the phone.
Basics To view a basic phone diagram, see HELLOMOTO on page i. Display The home screen appears when you turn on the phone. Figure 5: Home screen items. Note: Your home screen might look different from the one shown, depending on your service provider. To dial a number from the home screen, enter the number using the number keys and then press Send. Turn the Jog Dial clockwise or anticlockwise to scroll through the four home screen menu icons (Bluetooth Link, WebAccess, Settings and Messages).
Status indicators can show at the top of the home screen: Figure 6: Status indicators on the home screen. 1. Signal Strength Indicator – Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. You cannot make or receive calls when 1 or 0 appears. 2. EDGE/GPRS Indicator – Shows when your phone is using a high-speed Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) or General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection. Indicators can include: H GPRS PDP context B EDGE active GPRS packet data available 3.
4. Roam Indicator – Shows W when your phone is seeking or using a network outside your home network. 5. Active Line Indicator – Shows h to indicate an active phone call, or g to indicate when call diverting is on. Indicators for dual-line-enabled SIM cards can include: F Line 1 active I Line 1 active, call divert on E Line 2 active J Line 2 active, call divert on 6. Message Indicator – Shows when you receive a new message. Indicators can include: g Text message ËVoice message èVoice & text message 7.
Text Entry Your phone lets you enter text in various ways. Figure 7: Text entry. Press in a text entry view to select an entry mode: Entry Modes Mode Description j or Your Primary text entry mode can be set to any iTAP® j or tap g mode. g n or m Your Secondary text entry mode can be set to any iTAP n or tap m mode, or set to None if you do not want a secondary entry mode. W Numeric mode enters numbers only. @% Symbol mode enters symbols only.
To set your primary and secondary text entry modes, press Options > Text Setup in a text entry view and then select Primary Text or Secondary Text. iTAP® & Tap Mode Tips • Press in a text entry view to change text case to all capital letters (T), no capitals (U), or next letter capital (V). • To enter numbers quickly, press and hold a number key to temporarily switch to numeric mode. Press the number keys to enter the numbers you want. Enter a space to change back to iTAP or Tap mode.
For example, if you press display shows: , your Figure 8: Using iTAP mode. If you want a different word (such as Progress), continue pressing the keypad to enter the remaining letters. If you would like to stop at the middle of a word or navigate between written words, press . Tip: Do not worry if you forget how iTAP works. In a text entry display, you can press Options > Text Setup > Text Tutorial to see an explanation. Tap & Tap Extended Modes Press in a text entry view to switch to tap mode.
For example, if you press one time, your display shows: Figure 9: Using Tap & Tap Extended modes. The first character of every sentence is capitalized. To switch between upper and lower case mode, press . Numeric Mode Press in a text entry view until you see W. Press the number keys to enter the numbers you want. Shortcut: You can press and hold a number key to temporarily switch to numeric mode from iTAP™ or Tap modes. Press the number keys to enter the numbers you want.
Volume Figure 10: Volume keys. Press the volume keys to: • Turn off an incoming call alert. • Adjust the call volume during calls. • Adjust the ringer volume from the home screen. Tip: You can quickly set the ringer to Silent mode by holding the volume down key while you are in the home screen. You can also switch to Silent mode or back by holding the home screen. in Jog Dial Your phone features a unique Jog Dial ( ), with which you can scroll easily through menus and select menu items.
Inside a menu: Turn the Jog Dial clockwise or anticlockwise to scroll through the menu items. Turning the Jog Dial clockwise inside a graphical menu will move the selection right and down. Turning the Jog Dial anticlockwise inside a graphical menu will move the selection left and up. When you reach the desired item, press to select it. Text Messages You can use your phone for text messaging. Send a Text Message A text message can contain text and pictures, sounds, or other media objects.
To enter a new number or email address, press Options and select Enter Number or Enter Email. Your phone might tell you that this is a multimedia message, if it has multiple pages or media objects in it. Some other phones or networks do not support multimedia messages. Press Send to send the message. Receive a Text Message When you receive a message, your phone plays an alert, and the display shows New Message with a message indicator, such as g. Press Read to open the message.
Read & Manage Messages Press > Tools > Messages > Message Inbox. Icons next to each message indicate if it is read ( ) or unread (g). Icons can also indicate if the message has an attachment ( ), might be spam ( ), or is locked ( ), urgent ( ), or low priority ( ). To Reply, Forward, Lock, or Delete a message, scroll to the message and press Options. To open a message, press . Then, you can press Options to use or store any phone numbers, email addresses, web sites, or files in the message.
Print Message over a Bluetooth Connection You can use a Bluetooth connection to send a message from your phone to a printer. Press > Tools > Messages > Message Inbox, Email Msgs, Outbox, or Drafts. Scroll to the message you want to print and press Options > Print. You cannot print message templates. For more about Bluetooth connections, see Bluetooth® Wireless Technology on page 14.
Browser Messages To read messages received by your micro-browser, press > Tools > Messages > Browser Msgs. Info Services To read subscription-based information services messages, press > Messages > Info Services. Templates You can use pre-programmed text and multimedia templates to write messages quickly and easily. Text Templates The phone contains the following pre-programmed text templates: • • • • • • • • Please call me back.
To edit or delete existing text templates, press > Tools > Messages > Templates > Text Templates > Options and select the desired option from the list. Multimedia Templates To create a new multimedia message from an existing template, press > Tools > Messages > Templates > Multimedia Templates, scroll to the desired template and press the Jog Dial to insert the selected template to a new message.
To change your voicemail number or turn off voicemail > Tools > Messages > Options > notification, press Setup > Voicemail Setup. Tip: To quickly dial to your voicemail, press and hold key. the Personal Organizer Add New Datebook Event Press > Tools > Datebook, scroll to the day, press scroll to Create New Event and press . If you set a reminder for a datebook event, top of your screen. , appears at the See Datebook Event To see or edit event details, press scroll to the day, and press .
Send Datebook Event to Another Device To send a datebook event to another phone, computer, or device, press > Tools > Datebook, scroll to the day, press , scroll to the event, press Options > Send > with Bluetooth or with MMS. Print Datebook Month, Week, or Day over Bluetooth Connection You can use a Bluetooth connection to send a datebook month, week, or day from your phone to a printer. Press > Tools > Datebook. Go to the month, week, or day view and press Options > Print.
Lock & Unlock Phone You can lock your phone to keep others from using it. To lock or unlock your phone, you need the four-digit unlock code. To manually lock your phone, press > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Lock Now. To automatically lock your phone whenever you turn it off, press > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Automatic Lock > On. Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see Emergency Calls on page 50).
Customize Home Screen To customize the home screen to your needs, press Settings > Personalize > Home Screen. > Select Home Keys to do the following: • Show or hide the four home screen icons. • Set the four home screen icons to be selected by the Jog Dial. • Set the right and left soft keys action on the home screen. Select Clock to choose the type of the clock displayed on the home screen (Digital or Analog). Select Layout to choose the layout of the home screen: Left Justified or Centered.
Time & Date Your phone can automatically update your time zone, time, and date. It uses the time and date for the datebook. To synchronize the time zone, time, and date with the network, press > Settings > Initial Setup > Time and Date > Autoupdate > Time & Time Zone. If you do not want your phone to automatically update your time zone and date, choose Time Only instead.
Display Appearance To set your display brightness, press Initial Setup > Brightness. > Settings > To set your display backlight, press > Settings > Initial Setup > Backlight. Then select the backlight Mode (Automatic or Manual) and adjust the backlight Level to your needs. Personalizing You can use the following options to personalize your phone to your needs. Language To set the menu language, press Setup > Language.
Reminders To set a reminder for when you have not responded to an incoming call, message, or other event, press > Settings > Ring Styles > [Style] Detail > Reminders. Menu View To show the main menu as graphic icons or as a text-based list, press > Settings > Personalize > Main Menu > View. Reorder Main Menu To reorder your phone’s main menu, press Personalize > Main Menu > Reorder.
Calls To make and answer calls, see Make a Call and Answer a Call on page 8. Turn off a Call Alert You can press the volume keys to turn off a call alert before answering the call. Delay Answering If you want to answer a call, but are unable to do so for any reason, you can delay answering the call. When your phone rings, press Delay. Your phone stops ringing and plays a brief message for the caller, such as "Please hold, your call will be answered in a moment.
Option Show ID Description Show your caller ID for the next call. Hide ID Hide your caller ID for the next call. Send Message Open a new text message with the number in the To field. Send Voice Msg Record and send a voice message to the number. Add Digits Add digits after the number. Attach Number Attach a number from the phonebook or recent calls lists. Talk then Fax Talk and then send a fax in the same call (see Talk then Fax on page 56).
Caller ID Calling line identification (caller ID) shows the phone number of an incoming call on your display. Your phone shows the caller’s name and picture when they are stored in your phonebook, or Incoming Call when caller ID information is not available. You can set your phone to play a different ringer ID for an entry stored in your phonebook (see Set Ringer ID for a Phonebook Entry on page 52).
International Calls If your phone service includes international dialing, press and hold to insert your local international access code (indicated by +). Then, use the keypad to dial the country code and phone number. Hold a Call Press Options > Hold to put all active calls on hold. Mute a Call Press Mute (if available) or Options > Mute to put all active calls on mute. Call Waiting When you are on a call, you will hear an alert if you receive a second call. Press Send to answer the new call.
Restrict Calls To restrict outgoing or incoming calls, press > Settings > Security > Restrict Calls. Tell your phone to allow All, None, or only the calls from your phonebook. Call Barring To restrict outgoing or incoming calls, press > Settings > Security > Call Barring. TTY Calls To set up your phone for use with an optional TTY device, press > Settings > Initial Setup > TTY Setup.
DTMF Tones To activate DTMF tones, press Setup > DTMF. > Settings > Initial To send DTMF tones during a call, just press number keys or scroll to a number in the phonebook or recent calls lists and press Options > Send Tones. Answer Options You can use different ways to answer an incoming call. To select the right answer option, press > Settings > In-Call Setup > Answer Options. Option Multi-Key Description Answer by pressing any key.
Other Features Phonebook You can use the phonebook to store names, phone numbers and other contact details. You can store phonebook entries on the internal phonebook and on the SIM card. Note: The internal phonebook can store more data fields than the SIM card. To store and call phonebook entries, see Store a Phone Number and Call a Stored Phone Number on page 8. Note: You can show contacts stored in your phone’s memory or on your SIM card.
Choose a Speed Dial Key List To set speed dial to call the entries in your phone memory phonebook or your fixed dial list, press > Settings > Initial Setup > Speed Dial > Phone Memory or Fixed Dial. Edit or Delete a Phonebook Entry To edit a number stored in the phonebook, press > Phonebook, scroll to the phonebook entry, and press Options. You can select Edit Contact, Delete Contact, or other options. Shortcut: In the phonebook, use the keypad to enter the first letters of the desired entry.
Set Category for a Phonebook Entry Press > Phonebook > entry, then press Options > Edit Contact > Category > category name. Note: The category option is not available for entries stored on the SIM card. To copy an entry from SIM to phone memory, see Copy a Single Phonebook Entry on page 54. When you open your phonebook, press your categories. or to see Set Category View for Phonebook Press > Phonebook, then press Options > Filter by > Category > category name.
Create Group Mailing List You can put several phonebook entries in a group mailing list, then send a message to the list. To create a list, press > Phonebook, then press Options > Create New > Message List. Note: A message list cannot include entries stored on the SIM card. To copy an entry from SIM to phone memory, see Copy a Single Phonebook Entry on page 54.
You cannot print a mailing list. For more information about Bluetooth connections, see Bluetooth® Wireless Technology on page 14. Voice Records To create a voice record (for example, to make a note to yourself), press and hold the Smart Key, speak into the phone and release the Smart Key. Note: Recording phone calls is subject to varying state and federal laws regarding privacy and recording of conversations. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of this feature.
Data & Fax Calls To connect your phone with a USB cable, see Cable Connections on page 60. Send Data Connect your phone to the device, then place the call through the device application. Receive Data or Fax Connect your phone to the device, then answer the call through the device application. Talk then Fax Connect your phone to the device, enter fax number, press Options > Talk then Fax, then press Send to make the call.
Network Network Settings To view network information and adjust network settings, press > Settings > Network. Security SIM PIN Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times before the correct code, your SIM card is disabled and your display shows SIM Blocked. To lock or unlock the SIM card, press Security > SIM PIN. > Settings > Lock Feature Press > Settings > Security > Lock Application.
Hear, Delete, or Manage Sounds To manage ring tones and music that you have downloaded or composed, press > Multimedia > Sounds. To delete a file, scroll to it in the list and press Options > Manage > Delete. To copy or move a file from your memory card ( ) to your phone memory ( ), scroll to it in the list and press Options > Manage > Copy or Move > Memory Card. You cannot copy or move some copyrighted files. Start Micro-Browser To start the Micro-Browser, press WebAccess > Browser.
Clear Micro-Browser History To clear the micro-browser’s history, cache, or cookies, press > Tools > WebAccess > Browser Setup > Clear History, Reset Cache, or Clear Cookies. Download a Game or Application You can download a Java™ game or application the same way you download pictures or other objects. Start the Micro-Browser, go to the page that links to the file, scroll to the link, and select it.
Entertainment Mute This feature automatically mutes the volume of the car entertainment system during any of the following situations: • During a call. • When an incoming call arrives. • When initiating a call. • Voice Activation Dialing (VAD). • When a key is pressed for longer than 3 seconds. • When using voice activation features. The car radio must have a dedicated port in order for this feature to be installed. Once installed, the feature is always activated.
Connect Your Memory Card to a Computer You can use a cable connection to access your phone’s memory card with a PC. Note: When your phone is connected to a computer, you can only access the memory card through the computer. On your phone: Disconnect the cable from your phone, if it is connected, then press > Settings > Connection > USB Settings > Default Connection > Memory Card. This directs the USB connection to your memory card.
Your Phone Number Want to see your phone number while you are on a call? Press Options > My Tel. Number. You can edit the name and phone number stored on your SIM card. From the home screen, press > Settings > Phone Status > My Tel. Numbers, select an entry, press View, press Options, and select Edit. If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider. Phone Updates Sometimes we think of ways to make your phone’s software faster or more efficient after you have purchased your phone.
Accessories Bluetooth Devices You can connect various audio and data Bluetooth devices (optional) to your phone and use them without cables. You can find more information about compatible Bluetooth devices and purchase them from Motorola's web site at http://www.motorola.com. For more information about Bluetooth wireless technology, see Bluetooth® Wireless Technology on page 14. Corded Audio You can connect a stereo corded headset to the EMU connector of your phone (optional).
USB Data Cables You can use a USB data cable (optional) to connect your phone to other devices in order to transfer data. You can find more information about Motorola Original USB data cables and purchase them from Motorola's web site at http://www.motorola.com. For more information about cable connections, see Cable Connections on page 60.
System Requirements • A compatible PC with a Pentium® II 233 MHz processor and one available USB port. • Windows® 2000, Millennium, or XP operating system. • 256 Color VGA or SVGA display. • CD-ROM drive. • Mouse or other pointing device. • Local hard drive with at least 120MB free space. • Free memory: 32MB of RAM under Windows® 98 and Millennium, 64MB of RAM under Windows® 2000 and XP.
Carry Case The M990 sales package includes a leather-like high quality carry case, which lets you carry it safely and conveniently out of the car (see Figure 11 below). For best protection, always keep the main unit inside its carry case when it is disconnected from the base connector. Figure 11: Carry case.
Installation Guide Product Parts Figure 12: M990 – product parts.
Main Unit Figure 13: Main unit installation. When installing the in-vehicle phone avoid positioning the main unit where it may disrupt the proper operation of the vehicle and/or its components, such as car stereo, air bags, cubbyhole, glove compartment, ashtray, lighter, gear stick, hand brake, etc. Attach the base connector to a stationary surface of the car using the 4 screws and 4 washers. Make sure the main unit is attached in a way that is both safe and convenient for the driver or passengers to use.
Speaker Install the speaker on the side of the central console, ideally alongside the legs of the passenger sitting beside the driver, as far as possible from the microphone. Thread the speaker cable under the carpet along the floor of the vehicle. Plug the speaker cable into the compatible connection in the octopus control cable. Verify that the cable does not interfere with the proper operation of the vehicle and/or its components. Figure 14: Speaker installation.
Microphone Install the microphone at a distance of no more than 30 cm (12 inches) away from the driver's mouth, ideally on the upper right hand side of the sun visor and away from any noise source such as windscreens, window, fan/air conditioner, car stereo etc. Make sure the microphone is at a distance of at least 1.5m (4.9 ft) from the speaker and is not directed towards the speaker. Figure 15: Microphone installation. Make sure that the microphone is positioned properly (see Figure 15).
Electrical Requirements Motorola mandates that the antenna meet the following specifications: VSWR<=2:1 Gain: 5dBi @ 806-960MHz 5dBi @ 1850-1990MHz Antenna Connector: • North American models use SMA Male antenna connector. • European models use FME antenna connector. • The required connector in other regions depends on the specific model and may be either FME or SMA Male.
RF Antenna Installation Attention! Ensure the antenna is located at least 20 cm (8 inches) away from all vehicle occupants. Attention! To avoid audio interference, do not thread the antenna cable dose to the microphone cable. Use original antenna plug and clamping tools only. Test antenna and cable performance using a VSWR meter. Figure 16: RF antenna installation.
Material & Environmental Information GPS Antenna Connector: SMA Male GPS Cable: RG174U, PVC coated / polyethylene dialectic cable, length 5M / 16ft Operating Temperature: -30ºC / -22ºF to +85ºC / +185ºF Heat & UV stabilized All parts meet Flammability UL94 V0 grade Adhesive Pads Operating Temperature: -40ºC / -40ºF to +90ºC / +194ºF (bond not effected by moisture) Motorola recommends the following antenna supplier: Company Name: Amphenol Website: http://www.amphenol-saa.
If the vehicle incorporates a 'heat reflective' or 'comfort' windscreen, it is recommended that the antenna be installed elsewhere in the vehicle, e.g., the rear windshield. In order to maximize the GPS antenna performance, please obey the following guidelines: 1. Make sure the antenna location is well exposed to the open sky. 2. For best performance, the antenna should be attached to a metal ground plane. 3.
Cable Connections Power Connect the RED wire to a positive (+) 12V/24V pole for steady power supply. Ensure the use of a 3A/58V fuse. Ground Connect the BLACK wire to a negative pole (–) In the vehicle body. Ensure the use of a 3A/58V fuse. Ignition Connect the GREEN wire to car IGN voltage and check the appropriate voltage using voltmeter. This connection switches the phone on when turning the ignition on and it switches the phone off when turning the ignition off. Ensure the use of a 3A/58V fuse.
Connections Summary Wire color RED Function Connect to... Ensure... To supply steady (+) power source. 12V/24V steady power. The use of a 3A/58V fuse. An additional fuse is supplied that must be connected to the positive (+) pole. BLACK To supply Vehicle body steady (–) power source. That the contact point is only connected to the vehicle body. GREEN To switch the IGN voltage phone on when the car ignition is turned on, and off when the car ignition is turned off.
Entertainment Mute & Auxiliary Alert – Open Collector Connections Figure 18: Entertainment mute & auxiliary alert – open collector connections. Automatic Voltage Detection & Switching The M990 supports both 12V and 24V power supply installations. The phone will automatically detect the supplied voltage and switch accordingly.
Service & Repairs If you have questions or need assistance, we are here to help. Go to http://www.motorola.com/consumer/support where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800972-1837 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Important Safety & Legal Information 6 This section contains important information on the safe and efficient operation of your mobile device. Read this 7 information before using your mobile device . Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Your mobile device contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy through the external antenna.
DO NOT hold the external antenna when the mobile device is IN USE. Holding the external antenna affects call quality and may cause the mobile device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Do not operate your mobile telephone when a person is within 20 cm (8 inch) of the vehicle antenna.
• Use the ear opposite the implantable medical device to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn OFF the mobile device immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your mobile device with your implantable medical device, consult your health care provider.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted and can include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain dust, or metal powders. When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and do not remove, install, or charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire.
Batteries & Chargers Caution: Improper treatment or use of batteries may present a danger of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Choking Hazards Your mobile device or its accessories may include detachable parts, which may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep your mobile device and its accessories away from small children. Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass.
Caution about High Volume Usage Listening at full volume to music or voice through a headset may damage your hearing. Repetitive Motion When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or entering finger-written characters, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see a physician.
Industry Canada Notice to Users 8 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. See RSS-GEN 7.1.5. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 3 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain (including cable loss) greater than 3.8 dBi @ 850 MHz and 3.
FCC Notice to Users 9 The following statement applies to all products that have received FCC approval. Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or and FCC ID in the format FCC-ID:xxxxxx on the product label. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States & Canada What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc.
Products Covered Length of Coverage Consumer and Professional Two-Way Radio Accessories. Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product. Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced. The balance of the original warranty or for ninety (90) days from the date returned to the consumer, whichever is longer. Exclusions Normal Wear and Tear. Periodic maintenance, repair and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear are excluded from coverage.
Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated; (b) broken seals or that show evidence of tampering; (c) mismatched board serial numbers; or (d) nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or parts, are excluded from coverage. Communication Services.
Who Is Covered? This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of the installation facility (if applicable) and, most importantly; (e)your address and telephone number.
Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the length of an implied warranty, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or from one jurisdiction to another.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has "Rated for Hearing Aids" printed on it, the following explanation applies. When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
World Health Organization Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If you are concerned, you may want to limit your own or your children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using handsfree devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body. Source: WHO Fact Sheet 193 Further information: http://www.who.int.
Product Registration Online Product Registration: direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/Motosupport/source/registration.asp Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your product require an update or other service. Registration is for U.S. residents only and is not required for warranty coverage. Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records.
Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this product to certain destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product should not be disposed of with household waste. Disposal of your Mobile Device & Accessories Please do not dispose of mobile devices or electrical accessories (such as chargers, headsets, or batteries) with your household waste. These items should be disposed of in accordance with the national collection and recycling schemes operated by your local or regional authority.
Privacy & Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone. Because some features of your mobile device may affect your privacy or data security, please follow these recommendations to enhance protection of your information: • Monitor access – Keep your mobile device with you and do not leave it where others may have unmonitored access. Lock your device’s keypad where this feature is available.
Smart Practices While Driving Drive Safe, Call SmartSM Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Go to http://www.motorola.com/callsmart for more information. Your mobile device lets you communicate by voice and data – almost anywhere, anytime, wherever wireless service is available and safe conditions allow.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that can divert your attention away from the road. 8. Use your mobile device to call for help.
Index accessories..................... 63 Bluetooth devices ................... 63 corded audio..................... 60, 63 memory cards......................... 63 USB cables............................. 64 ActiveSync Exchage ActiveSync ............... 56 answer options ............... 50 attach attach number......................... 47 audio corded audio..................... 60, 63 audio player .................... 21 auxiliary alert .................. 59 barring call barring .............................
email edit settings............................. 35 reading & managing................ 34 sending ................................... 33 emergency emergency calls................ 40, 50 EMU connector ...............60 entertainment mute ........60 event event reminder........................ 38 Exchange Exchage ActiveSync ............... 56 file copy to another device 16, 21, 22 receive from another device... 17, 22 storing downloaded files ......... 58 fixed dial..........................
menu view .............................. 44 reminders................................ 44 reorder main menu ................. 44 show/hide menu icons ............ 44 text marquee........................... 43 phone lock & unlock .......................... 40 phone updates........................ 62 phone number calling a stored number ...... 9, 51 storing................................. 8, 51 phonebook .................. 8, 51 copying an entry ......... 52, 53, 54 copying multiple entries ..........
editing ..................................... 51 using ....................................... 51 synchronisation..............64 synchronization phonebook & datebook ........... 18 template...........................36 multimedia templates .............. 37 text templates ......................... 36 text text marquee........................... 43 text entry iTAP mode.............................. 28 numeric mode ......................... 30 symbol mode .......................... 30 tap extended mode .....
