TDMA.book Page i Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Welcome Thank you for choosing your Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone from a global leader in communications technology. All Motorola digital cellular phones are designed and manufactured to meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and worldclass quality standards.
TDMA.book Page ii Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Understanding the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TDMA.book Page iii Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Managing Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Road Map for Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 About Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Reviewing Received Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Reviewing Dialed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Clearing Caller Line ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Managing the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Road Map for Phone Book . .
TDMA.book Page iv Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Viewing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Restricting Call Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Customizing Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Road Map for Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Activating Pager Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Viewing Your Own Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Switching Between Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .
TDMA.book Page v Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Safety Information Important: Read this information before using your wireless handheld phone. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.
TDMA.book Page vi Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Phone Operation Normal Operation Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tip on Efficient Operation To operate your phone most efficiently, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
TDMA.book Page vii Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
TDMA.book Page viii Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
TDMA.book Page ix Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; areas where fuel odors are present (for example, if a gas/ propane leak occurs in a car or home); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you normally would be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force.
TDMA.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Overview Package Content Options Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone is typically packed with a transformer charger and at least one battery. Below is a sampling of the different package options. Note: Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured.
TDMA.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Phone Overview Overview See the inside front cover of this guide for a diagram of the components described below. Antenna—Provides superior connectability. Earpiece—Ultra-compact phone speaker. Accessory Connector Port—Provides the connections for an external power supply and vehicular and optional accessories. Headset Jack—Provides the connection for an optional headset. Microphone—Positioned for convenient conversation.
TDMA.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM or Volume Keys—The upper and lower volume keys can adjust keypad, earpiece, and ringer volume. After pressing the Smart Button, the volume keys also scroll through memory entries and menu features. Understanding the Guide Key Presses Key presses are represented in this guide using symbols so that you may locate and use the required sequence quickly.
TDMA.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Using the Battery Batteries About Your Batteries Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone can use either Lithium Ion (LiIon) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Batteries are available in these sizes: Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity. Your phone can use two batteries at the same time. You can use: • any single main or auxiliary battery or • a main and auxiliary battery combination to fit your needs.
TDMA.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM performance is reflected in the digital section of the table below. Otherwise, refer to the Analog section. The following table shows ranges for battery talktimes and standby times. Digital Battery Slim Main LiION 500mAH Talk (up to) 60 min. Analog Standby (up to) 50 hrs. Talk (up to) 35 min. Standard Main NiMH (500mAH Extra Capacity LiION 900 mAH Standby (up to) 10 hrs. 9 hrs. 110 min. 100 hrs. 60 min. 15 hrs.
TDMA.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Removing and Attaching Battery Covers Batteries Your phone’s batteries are shipped uncharged and fitted with protective covers. Before you install the batteries, remove these covers, and save them for storing unused batteries. The covers prevent metal objects from contacting the battery terminals, reducing the risk of injury or damage from a battery short circuit. Removing the Main Battery Cover 1. Press in the release latch. 2. 2.
TDMA.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover 1. Hold the auxiliary battery securely with one hand. 2. With your other hand’s thumb, push up on the bottom of the cover. 3. Continue pushing until the cover slides free of the pins on the bottom of the battery, and swing the cover away from the battery. 1. 2. 3. Pins Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover 1. Slide the cover’s narrow end into the small grooved hook on top of the auxiliary battery. 2.
TDMA.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Installing and Removing Batteries Installing a Main Battery Batteries 1. Set the edge of the battery opposite the release latch into the cover. Release Latch 2. 1. 2. Press the release latch side of the battery into the cover until the latch clicks into place Removing a Main Battery 1. If you don’t have another battery attached, press ¡ to turn your phone off. 2. Press the release latch back toward the battery, and lift the battery out.
TDMA.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Removing an Auxiliary Battery 1. Pull the battery down until the pins release from the base of the phone, and pull the base away from the phone. Hook 2. 1. Pins 2. Lift the battery’s hook out of the slot on the back of the phone. Checking Battery Levels Battery Level Indicator The three bar segments on your phone’s Battery Level Indicator display the amount of charge remaining in your battery. The more segments visible, the greater the charge.
TDMA.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM To confirm low battery signals: Press ƒ ›. Power Status Messages Batteries You may also see one of the following messages: Auxiliary Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted; phone is operating from auxiliary battery. Main Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted; phone is operating from main battery. Charging Auxiliary Auxiliary and main batteries fitted; auxiliary battery is being charged.
TDMA.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 2. Plug the power adapter into a 110V AC electrical outlet. or Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the cigarette lighter opening in the vehicle. In both cases, a beep-tone sounds, and the battery icon flashes. See “Charge Times” on page 22 for charge times. Using the Desktop Charger You can use the desktop charger to charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, or you can charge a main battery separately. To charge: 1.
TDMA.book Page 21 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM The battery is charged within approximately 90% of its capacity and can be used. Charging the battery for an additional hour brings it up to 100% capacity. Flashing red Either the battery or the power supply is damaged and cannot be charged. Batteries Green The light for charging a battery attached to the phone is: Yellow The phone is inserted and rapid charging.
TDMA.book Page 22 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM • Do not leave a NiMH battery connected to any charger for longer than 24 hours. A new NiMH battery may require several full charge/discharge cycles in order to achieve its optimum performance. After this initial charge, you can recharge your battery at your convenience, using the phone’s rapid travel charger.
TDMA.book Page 23 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Using the Phone Using the Phone Turning the Phone On and Off 1. Open your phone to expose the keypad. 2. To turn the phone on, press and hold ¡ until the display appears and you hear an audible alert. 3. Press and hold ¡ again to turn the phone off. Powering off will be displayed, and you will hear an audible alert. What You Will See When you turn on your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone, it performs a self-test to let you know it is operational.
TDMA.book Page 24 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Reading the Indicators 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Signal Strength Indicator (1) High Low The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) indicates the strength of your phone’s connection with the local cellular system. A strong signal increases your chances of placing and receiving calls. Low signal strength can occur in a fringe area of the cellular system. Buildings, tunnels, and bad weather can block or interfere with reception.
TDMA.book Page 25 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM and subscription-dependent feature that is not available in all areas.) Voice Message Waiting Indicator(7) Using the Phone The Voice Message Waiting Indicator is displayed when your Voicemail has received a message. (This is an optional, network and subscription-dependent feature that is not available in all areas.) Battery Level Indicator (8) The three bar segments on the Battery Level Indicator show the amount of charge remaining in your battery.
TDMA.book Page 26 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Status Light setting in the Phone Options menu is set to On, then the Power/Status Indicator flashes according to the following chart. (See “Selecting Battery Options—Status Light” on page 92 for information on the status indicator.
TDMA.book Page 27 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM • The holster has been designed for your convenience and is not meant to secure your phone under all circumstances. Placing a Call Using the Phone To place a call: 1. First, turn the phone on. Press and hold ¡ until the display appears and you hear an audible alert. 2. Enter the number you want to call. • Press Ç to erase one digit at a time if you make a mistake. • Press and hold Ç to clear the entire entry.
TDMA.book Page 28 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Ending a Call To end a call: Press º or close the phone. or 1. Press and hold tone. until you hear a second You will see § To End Call. 2. Press again to end the call. Receiving a Call Your phone must be powered on to receive calls. To answer a call: Press æ or open the phone when the phone rings. Note: Opening the phone does not answer the call if the Open to Answer feature is off. (See “Deactivating Open to Answer” on page 90.
TDMA.book Page 29 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Using the Smart Button Use the Smart Button to place and end calls, enter menus, toggle features on and off, and select items in the display. The Smart Button is the middle key on the left side—easy to feel, easy to find, and easy to use. Using the Phone The symbol § in your display represents the Smart Button. Selecting Items in the Display The most basic use of the Smart Button is for making selections.
TDMA.book Page 30 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM When it makes a connection, the phone rings or vibrates. You can distinguish this ring because it is half as long as the ring or vibrate for a new incoming call. When the person you are calling answers, you can begin talking. If you hear a fast busy signal: 1. You will see Redial Call? or press æ to redial, or press º Press to exit. 2. If the call does not go through after four minutes, press , or press æ to continue the call attempt.
TDMA.book Page 31 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Muting the Microphone For privacy during a call, mute the microphone. You can hear the person on the other end, but he or she cannot hear you. Using the Phone 1. Press ƒ fl to mute the microphone. You will see Mute. 2. Press ƒ fl again to resume normal conversation.
TDMA.book Page 32 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Using Phone Memory Use your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone’s internal Phone Book to store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access.
TDMA.book Page 33 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Using Your Phone’s Built-in Phone Book Each phone number in your phone book is stored in a memory location numbered 01-99. Using Memory Arrange numbers for easy recall by storing related numbers in groups. If you store the numbers you call most in locations 01-09, then you can use Turbo Dial™ to call those numbers with a single key. (See “Using the Turbo Dial™ Function” on page 37 for details.) You can also store names to identify phone numbers.
TDMA.book Page 34 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Tip: The § symbol in your display represents the Smart Button. 4. Enter a name to identify the phone number. (See the following section for details on entering names.) or ¬ when you finish entering the 5. Press name. Your phone confirms your entry by displaying the information you stored. How to Enter Letters and Numbers When the display shows Alpha Or §, you can press the numeric keys one or more times to produce any letter or number in the alphabet.
TDMA.book Page 35 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 3. Press name. or ¬ when you finish entering the Your phone confirms your entry by displaying the information you stored. Recalling an Entry by Name 1. Press Using Memory After storing names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically and immediately place calls. Use the Smart Button for instant access to the name directory. once to enter your name directory. 2. Press or to scroll to the name you are looking for.
TDMA.book Page 36 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Recalling an Entry by Memory Location Each name and number you store is placed in a memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them by memory location: 1. Press ‰. 2. Enter the two-digit memory location of the phone number you want. 3. Press and hold , or press æ to call the number you selected. Clearing a Phone Memory Entry Clearing an Entry by Name 1. Recall by name the entry that you want to erase.
TDMA.book Page 37 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Shortcuts for Recalling Phone Book Entries Using Speed Dial If you know the memory location of the number you want to call, try the Speed Dial function: 1. Enter the two-digit memory location (01-99). , or press æ to place the Using Memory 2. Press and hold call.
TDMA.book Page 38 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Making Notes on the Scratchpad In addition to your internal phone book, you also have a built-in scratchpad for making quick notes. The scratchpad remembers the last phone number shown on your display. Entering a Number in the Scratchpad If you are on the phone and your party gives you another number to call, enter the number on the scratchpad so you can place the call later. 1. Enter the number into the keypad.
TDMA.book Page 39 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Using the Menu System Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone includes many features to help you be more productive. The phone’s user-friendly menu system helps you find what you need quickly and easily.
TDMA.book Page 40 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Navigating the Menu You can navigate through the menu system using the three keys located on the left side of the phone. Use the upper and lower volume keys to scroll to sub-menus and to control volume. Use the middle Smart Button to choose menus and functions. Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: Press to scroll up. Press to select. Press to scroll down.
TDMA.book Page 41 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Managing Recent Calls The recent calls menu option allows you to access your Caller Line ID and review previous calls. Caller Line ID is an optional network and subscriptiondependent feature that is not available in all areas. In this chapter you will learn how to review all calls that you have received or dialed. Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: to scroll up. Press to select. Press to scroll down.
TDMA.book Page 42 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Road Map for Recent Calls To enter the menu system: Press ƒ, then press . or Press ƒ ⁄. Start: Recent Calls Received Calls Dialed Calls To Main Menu About Recent Calls The Recent Calls menu allows you to review previous calls that you have received or dialed. Following are some useful tips and information about reviewing recent calls.
TDMA.book Page 43 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM • Caller Line ID allows you to view the name and number of the calling party in the phone’s display while the phone is ringing. Caller Line ID is an optional feature that is not available in all markets. Contact your Service Provider for availability information. If the caller has restricted transmission of the phone number, your phone displays Anonymous.
TDMA.book Page 44 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Recent Calls 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. When you see Recent Calls, press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features. Reviewing Received Call Shortcut: Press‰ ‰ to view your received calls. You must hold the second ‰ until the received call list is displayed. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Recent Calls…” block to scroll to Received Calls.
TDMA.book Page 45 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Reviewing Dialed Calls 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Recent Calls…” block to scroll to Dialed Calls. The total number of dialed calls that are stored is displayed in the upper right corner. You can see up to the last twenty numbers dialed. If there are no numbers in the Dialed Call list, you will see 00. 2. Press to enter your dialed calls list. 3. Press to scroll through the list.
TDMA.book Page 46 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Clearing Caller Line ID Tip: To erase all entries you must press and hold Ç, whereas to erase a single entry you simply press Ç. To erase all entries saved in your Caller Line ID memory: 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Recent Calls…” block to scroll to Received Calls. 2. Press and hold Ç when a Caller Line ID name and number is displayed. You will see Clear All?. 3. Press or ¬ to clear. or Press º to leave your Caller Line ID memory intact.
TDMA.book Page 47 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Managing the Phone Book In “Using Phone Memory” you learned how to store and recall phone numbers with the internal Phone Book. You can access the same features, along with several advanced features, using your phone’s convenient menu system.
TDMA.book Page 48 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Road Map for Phone Book To enter the menu system: Press ƒ, then press . or Press ƒ ⁄.
TDMA.book Page 49 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Phone Book... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select. Recalling an Entry by Name To recall a stored name with the Phone Book menu: 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Book…” block above to select Recall By Name. You will see Enter 1st Letter. 3. Press or to scroll to the name you want. 4.
TDMA.book Page 50 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Storing with the Menu Use the phone’s menu system to store names and numbers into the Phone Book. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Book…” block to select Store Number.You will see Enter Number. 2. Enter the phone number you want to store. See “How to Enter Letters and Numbers” on page 34. 3. Press when you finish entering the number. You will see Location __. 4. Press «to store the sequence in the next available location.
TDMA.book Page 51 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Phone Book... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select. Storing and Placing Numbers with Pause Dialing Entering a Pause in a Number When you call automated systems, a recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers, Voice Mail numbers, etc.
TDMA.book Page 52 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 7. Insert another pause, and enter the next group of numbers by repeating steps 3 through 5 as many times as necessary. You can store up to 32 digits, including pauses. Then store the entire sequence as you would any phone number. 8. Press ¬ to begin storing. You will see Location __. 9. Enter the two-digit memory location where you want the sequence stored. You will see Alpha Or §. 10. Enter a name for your sequence.
TDMA.book Page 53 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Phone Book... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select Storing and Placing Numbers for Calling Card Information Storing Calling Card Information Phone Book Like Pause Dialing, you can store calling card access numbers, separated by pauses, for recall later.
TDMA.book Page 54 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 7. Press to scroll to the Number Character. You will see Insert Number 'N. 8. Press to insert the 'N Character. This special character saves a place for the phone number you will be calling. The number is inserted automatically when you place the call. 9. Press ƒ æ. 10. Press to insert another pause, as in steps 3 and 4. 11. Enter your calling card PIN number. 12. Press ¬ to store your calling card sequence. You will see Location __. 13.
TDMA.book Page 55 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 3. Enter the phone number you want to call, including the area code. Enter the number manually, by location, or recall. 4. Press and hold call. , or press æ, to place the Your phone dials the number to access your long distance provider. 5. Press , or press æ, to send the next group of numbers when you are prompted. The phone automatically inserts the selected number to call at the appropriate time in the sequence. 6.
TDMA.book Page 56 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Phone Book... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select. Editing a Memory Location After you store names and numbers in the Phone Book, you can edit the information or erase entries at any time. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Book…” block above to select Edit. 2.
TDMA.book Page 57 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Press to keep the phone number in its current location. The display shows the name stored with the phone number you are editing. 8. Enter your changes to the name. (See “How to Enter a Name” on page 34.) Press Ç to erase one letter at a time, or skip to step 9 to leave the name unchanged. 9. Press when you finish editing the name. The display shows the new information. 10. Press to save your changes.
TDMA.book Page 58 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Phone Book... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select. Assigning an Individual Ring Style to a Phone Book Entry You can use the individual ring style feature to assign one of nine ring styles to alert you of an incoming call from a phone number listed in your phone book.
TDMA.book Page 59 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 5. Press or ¬to select that ring style. The display confirms the selection by showing Ring Style Assigned. 6. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.
TDMA.book Page 60 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Timing Your Calls Your phone’s Call Timers give you a variety of options for managing your time. You can monitor the length of individual calls, set a timer to track monthly usage, or have the phone alert you at intervals that you specify.
TDMA.book Page 61 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Road Map for Call Timers To enter the menu system: Press ƒ, then press . or Press ƒ ⁄.
TDMA.book Page 62 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Call Timers... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Timers and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select. Viewing the Individual Call Timer Shortcut: Press ‰ » » for a quick look at this timer. You can view the air-time of the most recent call or the call in progress (in minutes and seconds) at any time using this feature.
TDMA.book Page 63 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Viewing the Cumulative Timer Shortcut: Press ‰ » This is a non-resettable timer that keeps track of your phone’s total air time (in minutes). for a quick look at this timer. »»» 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call Timers…” block to select Cumulative XXXXX. The display shows your air time in minutes since your phone was activated. 2. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.
TDMA.book Page 64 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Call Timers... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Timers and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select. Displaying the Individual Timer Automatically Tip: Activating the Individual Timer may reduce both standby and talk times.
TDMA.book Page 65 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Setting the Repeating Audible Timer You can set this timer to beep during your calls at an interval that you select—from 11-999 seconds. You will hear the beep 10 seconds before the end of each interval, but the party on the other end does not hear the beeps. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call Timers…” block to select Repeat Timer. You will see Repeat Timer Off or Repeat Timer On. 2. Press to toggle between Repeat Timer Off and Repeat Timer On.
TDMA.book Page 66 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 2. Press to toggle between Single Timer Off and Single Timer On. The prompt to enter seconds appears only if you have turned the feature on. If you have turned it on, you will see Single Timer Off. 3. Enter the number of seconds you would like between audible beeps. You will see Beep At YYY Secs. 4. Press to set the timer. The phone confirms the setting by displaying Set At YYY Secs. 5. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.
TDMA.book Page 67 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Adjusting Tone Controls Use these features to select vibration mode, personalize your phone’s ringer styles, or turn the ringer off. In this chapter you will learn how to: • select the type of Call Alert or Message Alert • choose from nine different ringer styles • silence the keypad • silence the scratchpad Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys on the side of your phone: Press to scroll up. Press to select. Press to scroll down.
TDMA.book Page 68 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Road Map for Tone Controls To enter the menu system: Press ƒ, then press . or Press ƒ ⁄.
TDMA.book Page 69 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Tone Controls... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Tone Control and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select. Selecting Call Alert Type Using this feature, you can choose to be alerted to incoming calls using the vibrating ringer, the ringer, both, or neither. Ring Only is the default.
TDMA.book Page 70 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 2. Press or to scroll through your choices: Ring Only Vibrate Only Ringer On and Vib On Ringer Off Vib Off 3. Press want. when you reach the setting you 4. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features. Selecting Message Alert Type Shortcut: Press ƒ † to toggle among the Message Alert and Call Alert types.
TDMA.book Page 71 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Tone Controls... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Tone Control and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select Selecting a Ring Style Your phone lets you select any of nine different ring styles. After you choose a style, the phone give you a brief sample of the new ring style, or vibrates if you have selected the VibraCall™ Alert feature. 1.
TDMA.book Page 72 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 2. Press to toggle between Keypad Tone On and Keypad Tone Off. 3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features. Turning Scratchpad Tones On and Off Scratchpad tones are the tones that your phone sends to access automated calling systems like Voice Mail. By default, scratchpad tones are turned on. If you don’t want your party to hear these sounds when you use the scratchpad, turn the scratchpad tones off. 1.
TDMA.book Page 73 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Using Lock/Security Features While you probably would not want to leave your phone unattended, your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone has a number of built-in security features to prevent unauthorized use.
TDMA.book Page 74 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Road Map for Lock Security To enter the menu system: Press ƒ, then press . or Press ƒ ⁄.
TDMA.book Page 75 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Lock Security... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Lock Secure and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to select. Activating Voice Privacy When you activate your phone’s Voice Privacy feature, you request your cellular system to search for a Voice Privacy channel with each call.
TDMA.book Page 76 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Locking/Unlocking Your Phone For your protection, you must enter the six-digit security code to access the features that your phone contains. The factory-programmed lock code for unlocking the phone is 123. The six-digit security code is 000000. These may have been changed when your phone was activated. Locking Your Phone Automatically When you turn this feature on, your phone automatically locks itself each time you turn it off.
TDMA.book Page 77 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Answering Calls While the Phone Is Locked You can still receive calls when the phone is locked. To answer an incoming call: 1. Enter your three-digit lock code. 2. Press and hold the call. , or press æ to receive Tip: If you forget your lock code, try pressing ⁄ ¤ ‹or the last three digits of your cellular phone number.
TDMA.book Page 78 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Secure Options... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Lock Secure and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the Secure Options submenu, and press to select. 4. Enter your six-digit security code, scroll to the following features, and press to select. Viewing the Lock Code To display the active three-digit lock code: 1.
TDMA.book Page 79 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Restricting Call Placement You may want to restrict call placement or hide memory information when loaning your phone to others. Selecting a Service Level 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Secure Options…” block to select Service Level. The phone displays your current service level. Refer to the chart on the next page. 2. Press or to scroll through the service level settings, and press to select the service level you want.
TDMA.book Page 80 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Level Description • 2 • • • • • 3 • • Calls can be placed from all memory locations. No dialing from keypad No memory edit or storage No access to Caller Line ID stack or Last Number Dialed 2 Memory Only Calls can be placed manually from the keypad only.
TDMA.book Page 81 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Secure Options... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Lock Secure and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the Secure Options submenu, and press to select. 4. Enter your six-digit security code, scroll to the following features, and press to select. Resetting All Options Use the Master Reset feature to reset all userselectable options back to their original factory settings.
TDMA.book Page 82 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM 2. Press to clear the memory and reset all your phone’s options back to their factory settings. You will see Busy. (This takes a few seconds.) or Press º to exit the menu if you do not want to reset your phone’s options. 3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.
TDMA.book Page 83 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Customizing Phone Options The Phone Options menu lets you customize the way your phone sends and receives calls. You can tune your phone for optimal performance, view information about the phone, and choose from a number of convenient features.
TDMA.book Page 84 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Road Map for Phone Options To enter the menu system: Press ƒ, then press . or Press ƒ ⁄.
TDMA.book Page 85 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Phone Options... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Options and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features Activating Pager Mode When Pager Mode is activated, the phone simulates a pager. Pager Mode suppresses incoming call alerts but leaves message alerts active. The following conditions occur: • Voice call alerts are suppressed. • Message alerts are allowed.
TDMA.book Page 86 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Viewing Your Own Number Use this feature to view your phone’s currently active phone number. If you have more than one phone number, you can change the active number with the Change Number feature in the Phone Options menu. (See “Switching Between Numbers” on page 87.) Shortcut: Press ‰» for a quick look at your phone number. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Options…” block to select My Number. 2. Press to view your own phone number.
TDMA.book Page 87 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Phone Options... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Options and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features Switching Between Numbers Your phone can operate on two different home systems. If you travel often, you can have your phone programmed with two cellular numbers to reduce roaming.
TDMA.book Page 88 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Reviewing Feature Settings Use this feature to review the changes you’ve made to feature settings. Note: While scrolling through Feature Review, you can only review settings. You cannot change them. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Options…” block to select Feature Review. 2. Press or , or press « or » to scroll through features you changed from their default settings.
TDMA.book Page 89 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Call Options... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Options and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the Call Options submenu, and press 4. Press or to select. to scroll to the following features. Activating Automatic Hands-Free Turn this feature on when you are using Hands-Free vehicular accessories.
TDMA.book Page 90 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Activating Multiple Key Answer Turn on the Multiple Key Answer feature to answer calls by pressing the Smart Button, any key on the upper keypad ⁄-», or the upper and lower volume keys. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call Options…” block to scroll to Mult Key Answer. You will see Mult Key Answer On or Mult Key Answer Off. 2. Press to toggle between Mult Key Answer On and Mult Key Answer Off. 3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.
TDMA.book Page 91 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Activating Automatic Answer Turn Auto Answer on to have your phone automatically answer incoming calls after two rings. Note: Auto Answer does not work if the keypad cover is closed or if Pager Mode is activated. However, the Auto Answer will work with the headset while the keypad cover is closed. Tip: If the ringer and VibraCall™ alert are off, the phone answers without ringing or vibrating. 1.
TDMA.book Page 92 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Phone Options... 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system. 2. Press or to scroll to Phone Options and press to select. 3. Press or to scroll to the following features. Selecting Battery Options— Status Light This feature enables you to turn off the Power/Status Indicator. Turn this mode on to increase talk or standby times. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Options…” block to select the Battery Options sub-menu.
TDMA.book Page 93 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Selecting Language This feature enables you to select the language in which your phone displays prompts and messages. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone Options…” block on the previous page to select the Language sub-menu. 2. Press to scroll through the language options. The choices include English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hebrew, and Russian. 3. Press want. to select the language setting you 4.
TDMA.book Page 94 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Using the Message Center The Message Center gives you easy access to both voice mail and your text messages. In this chapter you will learn how to: • use voice mail • edit a phone number to access voice mail • use short messaging services (SMS) to view, lock/unlock, and clear messages • adjust speed of your scrolling messages Note: Voice mail and SMS are optional network and subscription-dependent features that are not available in all areas.
TDMA.book Page 95 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Road Map for Message Center Start: Voice Mail XX Msgs Dialing XXXX Set Voice Mail No.
TDMA.book Page 96 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Voice Mail 1. Press ø to enter the message center. 2. Press or to scroll to Voice Mail. Voice Mail Alerts This feature updates you each time a message is sent to your voice mail number, providing you with real-time information on messages waiting to be retrieved. When a voice mail message is received: • Voice Mail XX Msgs appears. • The • The phone beeps three times or vibrates one time for a message. icon appears.
TDMA.book Page 97 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Text Messages 1. Press ø to enter the message center. 2. Press or to scroll to Text Msgs. Reading Text Messages Some Service Providers let you subscribe to a Short Message Service (SMS), which allows you to receive alphanumeric messages on your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone, just like a pager. Contact your Service Provider for information about the availability of messaging in your area.
TDMA.book Page 98 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM • Urgent Msg Received or EMERGENCY MSG RECVD appears in the display, and: - The message icon - The phone beeps five times or vibrates three times. appears. Short Message Indicators If the sender has marked the message “Emergency” or “Urgent,” the display shows the message content on the first line and either Urgent or Emergency on the second line. The message number appears in the upper right of the display. Selecting and Reading Short Messages 1.
TDMA.book Page 99 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM • the message number • its urgency • the beginning of the message text Press or to scroll forward or backward through the list of message headers. The newest message is placed at the top of the list, and the oldest message is at the bottom. 4. Press to select and view a message. First, the time and date stamp is displayed for two seconds, and then the message text appears, starting on the top line. Press ø to halt the display of the message text.
TDMA.book Page 100 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Note: While in the message center, you can enter a Call Back number at any time by using the keypad, and then pressing æ to place the call. Locking and Unlocking a Message You can lock important messages to ensure their safekeeping for later review. A locked message cannot be deleted until the message is unlocked. Press ƒ fi, to toggle the current message between locked and unlocked. Msg Locked is displayed when a message is locked.
TDMA.book Page 101 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Clearing All Messages To erase all the messages from your Message Center at once: 1. Press and hold Ç when you are in the message center. You will see Clear All?. 2. Press or ¬ to verify that you want all the messages cleared. or Press º if you decide not to clear all the messages. You are returned to the message center. 3. Press º to exit from the message center.
TDMA.book Page 102 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Getting to Message Center Options... 1. Press ø to enter the message center. 2. Press or to scroll to Msg Center Options and press 3. Press or to scroll to the following features. to select. Editing the Voice Mail Number This feature allows you to save your voice mail access number. Note: When you receive your phone, the default voice mail number is your phone number. 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Message Center Options…” block. 2.
TDMA.book Page 103 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Setting the Scrolling Speed To adjust the scrolling speed of your incoming messages: 1. Follow the steps in the “Getting to Message Center Options…” block. 2. Press option. to select the Set Scroll Speed 3. Press or to scroll through scrolling speed settings: • To scroll slowly, select Slow Scrolling. • For medium scrolling, select Medium Scrolling. • To scroll quickly, select Fast Scrolling. 4. Press to select a scrolling speed. 5.
TDMA.book Page 104 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Reference Information Accessory Options An exciting line of Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™ accessories, now smaller and lighter than ever, can enhance and personalize your cellular experience. Batteries If your cellular phone is quickly becoming your companion, an optional auxiliary battery gives your phone a boost. Auxiliary batteries attach to the back of your phone and provide extra talk time in addition to your main battery.
TDMA.book Page 105 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Desktop Charger (AC Adapter required) The desktop charger is designed for optimal performance and compatibility with Motorola’s new generation of cellular telephones. The desktop charger’s pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to or separate from your phone. Now it is easy to rotate batteries and always have a charged spare. Holster Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone is so small and light, it is positively wearable.
TDMA.book Page 106 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Hands-Free Vehicle Kit The optional Hands-Free Kit gives you the convenience of hands-free, speaker phone operation while in your car. Full duplex operation lets you simultaneously talk and listen, so both parties can interrupt each other for a normal sounding conversation. The Hands-Free Kit automatically powers your phone and charges its battery (even when your car’s engine is turned off).
TDMA.book Page 107 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Troubleshooting Answer I pressed the power button, but nothing happened. What’s wrong with my phone? Make sure that you press and hold the power button until the display appears and you hear an audible alert. If nothing still happens, then check that you have installed a battery and that the battery is charged. For more information about batteries and charging see the sections on batteries starting with “Installing and Removing Batteries” on page 17.
TDMA.book Page 108 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Question Answer I tried to place a call and received a fast busy signal. This sound means that the cellular system did not process your call. For example, the cellular system may be overloaded with call attempts. To redial the number, press before ending your call attempt, or press and try the call again later. (See “Redialing a Number” on page 29 for more information on redialing.) I tried to place a call and received an alternating high/low tone.
TDMA.book Page 109 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Glossary A AC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power your phone and charge any attached batteries from a wall outlet. AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System) A cellular technology that operates on 832 channels. accessory connector port A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter, battery charger, cigarette lighter adapter, or optional accessories.
TDMA.book Page 110 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM D DTMF tones See Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones. default A feature’s original setting as pre-programmed in the factory. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones The tones that your telephone transmits when you press a key on the keypad. These tones are used to access automated calling systems such as Voice Mail, paging services, banking-by-phone, etc. These tones are also heard by the party on the other line if you use the Scratchpad while a call is in progress.
TDMA.book Page 111 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM K Keypad Tones The sounds produced through your phone’s speaker when you press the keys. See “Turning Keypad Tones On and Off” on page 71. L landline The telephone system used for conventional office and home phones. Lithium Ion (LiIon) A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones. Lithium Ion batteries generally provide more energy capacity than Nickel Metal Hydride batteries of the same weight.
TDMA.book Page 112 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Pause Dialing A method of storing Phone Book entries that allows you to store multiple strings of numbers in one memory location; useful, for instance, in accessing automated phone systems. See “Storing and Placing Numbers with Pause Dialing” on page 51. Personal Identification Number (PIN) A private numeric password that protects personal accounts such as bank-by-phone or Voice Mail. prompt A message requesting input.
TDMA.book Page 113 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM System Identification A five-digit number that identifies your home cellular system. An even number indicates a wireline system and an odd number indicates a non-wireline system. See also system type. T talk-time The amount of time that you spend talking on the phone. toggle To switch between two possible options; for example: on versus off.
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TDMA.book Page 119 Tuesday, August 10, 1999 10:43 AM Patent Information Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S.
