StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:44 Page 1 Welcome Congratulations! As the proud owner of a state-of-the-art Motorola cellular phone, product superiority is yours. All Motorola cellular phones are designed and manufactured to meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and world-class quality standards. During development, our laboratory testing team took the StarTAC™ cellular phone through its paces.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Contents 9:44 Page 2 Introduction The Works What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introducing the Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Learn to monitor the length of your calls Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 4 What’s New? What would you say to a telephone that’s smaller than your wallet? Hard to believe… if you hadn’t already seen it with your own eyes. The company that brought you the world’s first commercially available portable cellular telephone has done it again! Motorola is proud to present the first generation of wearable phones. Breakthrough technologies bring you a phone so innovative it challenges the status quo.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 6 Highlights Safety Information As one of the most sophisticated cellular phones around, your StarTAC phone offers exceptional features that make life easier, more organized and more fun! This small miracle of modern technology can help you … Important: Read this information before using your wireless handheld phone. receive calls discreetly with the VibraCall™ Alert function. (available on select models.) know when to charge with the Dedicated Battery Level Indicator.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Antenna Care Phone Operation 9:45 Page 8 Safety Information Safety Information body-worn accessory for this product and ensure that the antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Observe the following guidelines when using your phone while driving. Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Electronic Devices (continued) 9:45 Page 10 Safety Information Safety Information Hearing Aids To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Blasting Areas Turn your phone OFF and do not remove your battery when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 12 Package Content Options Package Content Options The StarTAC phone comes equipped with a standard battery and an AC adapter to get you up and running. A whole new line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize your cellular package for maximum performance and portability.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Page 14 Phone Overview Phone Overview Retractable Antenna Extend for best performance. Volume Keys The upper and lower volume keys can adjust keypad, or earpiece and ringer volume. They also scroll through memory entries and menu features. Earpiece Ultra-compact phone speaker. (inside front cover) Headset Jack Provides a connection for an optional headset. Status Indicators IU (In Use)—Flashes when a call is in progress.
StarTac.prt 9:45 Page 16 Battery Information Battery Information Your phone’s batteries are shipped in an uncharged state with protective covers on them. Save these covers; use them to carry batteries and to store batteries when they are not in use. The cover prevents objects from touching the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage from a short circuit (see page 8). Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover 1. Hold auxiliary battery securely with one hand.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 18 Battery Information Thanks to Motorola’s breakthrough technology, the StarTAC phone’s batteries are smaller and weigh less than any previous Motorola cellular telephone battery. Now it’s easier than ever to carry a spare or two. Main Battery Installation The main battery fits into the top of your phone like a ski boot fits into a ski. The Basics Battery Information The Main Battery 1. Place the battery’s “toe” into the compartment as shown. 1.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Page 20 Battery Information Battery Information Auxiliary Battery Installation The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone: 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. 1. Place the hook located on the narrow end of the battery into the slot on the back of the phone. 2.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 22 Battery Information Battery Types Your StarTAC phone can use either Lithium Ion (LiIon) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Batteries are available in a variety of sizes: Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity. Auxiliary Batteries With an auxiliary battery attached, you can get even more talk-time and standby-time, in addition to your main battery. You can use any auxiliary battery with any main battery to fit the way you use your phone.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 24 Battery Information Using the Internal Charger Believe it or not, there’s a battery charger built right into your phone! Using either the AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter, you can plug your phone directly into a power supply and charge attached batteries—whether the phone is ON or OFF. When the internal charger is in use, and the phone is ON, you can still place and receive calls.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 26 Battery Information Desktop Charger Indicator Lights Red means the battery is charging. performance. If your charging system is not communicating with the battery, your phone will beep and display an Invalid Battery message each time you power up the phone or replace the battery. Your phone is alerting you that you do not have charging capabilities with this battery. There are several reasons why your battery might not be communicating.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Page 28 Using the Phone Using the Phone The next ten pages in this section will tell you everything you need to know to operate your StarTAC cellular phone. Read them once, and you may never need to pick up this manual again. But if you would like to learn some quick and useful features, take a look at “Using Memory.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 30 Using the Smart Button The new Smart Button simplifies the use of the StarTAC phone by allowing you to place calls, end calls, enter the menu system, toggle features ON and OFF, and select items in the display. The Smart Button’s central location, the middle key on the left side, makes it easy to feel, easy to find—easy to use. Place Calls 1. Enter number The Basics Using the Smart Button Enter the number you want to call, for example: 555-1234.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 32 Receiving Calls First check that your phone is ON. To place a call: Your phone must be ON to receive calls. To answer a call: 1. Extend antenna Extend the antenna completely for best performance. 1. Extend antenna Extend the antenna completely for best performance. 2. Enter number Enter the number you want to call, for example: 555-1234. 2. Press or open the phone when the phone rings. to erase one digit at a time if you make a mistake.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 34 Reading the Indicators 2 3 4 on 5 Strong Weak Signal Strength Indicator (1) The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) tells you the strength of the connection between your phone and the local cellular system. A strong signal increases your chances of placing and receiving calls. You may see low signal strength if you’re in a fringe area of the cellular system. Buildings, tunnels and bad weather could block or interfere with reception.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Page 36 Redialing Numbers Basic Tone Controls Sometimes the cellular system is busy and you may hear a fast busy signal. With Automatic Redial, your phone will call continuously for the next four minutes. When it makes a connection, the phone will ring or vibrate. When the person you are calling answers, you can begin talking. The upper and lower volume keys can be used to adjust both the earpiece and the ringer volume.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 38 Making the Most of Memory Do you have places to go and people to see? Too many phone numbers to remember? Let your phone remember them for you. Your StarTAC phone’s internal Phone Book can store up to 99 names and numbers for easy access on the go. Each phone number is stored in a “memory location” numbered 01-99. You can arrange your Phone Book for convenient recall by storing related numbers in groups of ten.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:45 Page 40 Entering Names To take advantage of your phone’s internal Phone Book, you’ll first want to store some names and numbers into memory. With a little practice you’ll find it’s a piece of cake! When the display shows “ Alpha Or ,” you can use the keypad to produce any letter in the alphabet by pressing the numeric keys one or more times. Just use the letters printed on each key as a guide and you can’t go wrong.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Recall by Name 9:46 Page 42 Recall from Memory Recall from Memory Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recall them alphabetically and immediately place calls. With one press of the Smart Button you have instant access to the name directory. What could be easier? Here’s an easy way to erase a memory entry: 2. Press or Press Recall the entry by name that you want to erase. 2. Press to clear the entry. 3. Press to confirm that you want to erase the entry.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Super Speed Dial 9:46 Page 44 Scratchpad If you know the memory location of the number you want to call, try the Speed Dial function: In addition to your internal Phone Book, you also have a built-in Scratchpad for quick notes on the fly. The Scratchpad remembers the last phone number that was on your display. If you are on the phone and your party gives you another number to call, enter the number into the Scratchpad to place the call later. 1.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Pause Dialing 9:46 Page 46 Advanced Storing If you often find yourself calling Voice Mail systems, banking by phone or using other automated calling systems, you will appreciate the one-key convenience of Pause Dialing. Simply save the access numbers as a linked sequence, and you’ll never need to enter them again! 4. Enter numbers Here’s how it works: when you call automated systems, a recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers, Voice Mail numbers, etc.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Page 48 Advanced Storing Advanced Storing Like Pause Dialing, you can store calling card access numbers, separated by pauses, for easy recall later. You can also store a Number Character in the sequence to save a place for the number you will be calling when you use your calling card. 7. Press to insert the ‘N Character into the sequence. This special character saves a place for the phone number you will be calling.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Page 50 Advanced Storing Editing a Memory Location After you’ve stored your calling card information, just recall the information, enter the number of the person you are calling, and your phone will do the rest. After you have stored names and numbers into the Phone Book, you can edit the information or erase entries at any time. Edit by Name Using Memory Placing a Calling Card Call 9:46 You will see: 1. Recall Recall the calling card information you’ve stored (see page 48).
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 52 Editing a Memory Location Edit by Name 7. Press Enter your changes to the name. (See page 41 for details on entering names.) 8. Press Change? when you finish editing the name. The display will show the new information and ask if you want to save your changes. 9. Press to save your changes. Your phone will confirm your entry by displaying the location, number and name you stored. or Press to leave the information unchanged.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 54 Features This feature determines the order in which the Phone Book displays information. When you recall information by location and Number Preference is ON, you will first see the stored phone number and must press to see the associated name. When Number Preference is OFF, the Phone Book displays the name first and you must press to see the associated phone number.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 56 Road Map To enter your phone’s menu system, simply follow these steps: 1. Press then press to enter the menu features. 2. Press or to scroll through the menu selections. Indiv TimrO ff page 59 to exit the menu. Detailed instructions within this chapter describe the operation of all features. Scrpad Tone On page 67 Now it’s time to take the plunge.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 58 Call Timers View Cumulative Timer Your phone’s Call Timer features 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. This is a non-resettable timer that keeps track of your phone’s total air-time (in minutes). In this section you will learn how to: Reset Timer Press then four times for a quick look at this timer.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 60 Auto Display Timer Programmable Timers 3. Press to toggle the feature ON or OFF. 4. Press to exit the menu, or you may scroll to other features. You can set this timer to beep during your calls at an interval that you select—from 11-999 seconds. Like the One Minute Audible Timer, you will hear the beep 10 seconds before the end of each interval, and the party on the other end will not hear the beeps.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Single Audible Timer (optional) 9:46 Page 62 Programmable Timers Tone Controls Like the Repeating Timer, you can set the Single Timer to beep at a time that you select—from 11-999 seconds. It will beep once during each call, 10 seconds before the end of the interval. The party on the other end will not hear the beeps. If you’ve been reading along diligently, this may be a good time for a break—put your feet up and have some fun with the Tone Controls.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 64 Ringer or Vibrator Selection (optional) Select Ringer Style Using this innovative feature, you can choose to be alerted to incoming calls using the vibrator, ringer, both or neither. Motorola’s VibraCall option is ideal for situations where ringing may not be appropriate, or in noisy places where you might not hear the ringer. The StarTAC phone gives you nine different ringer styles to choose from.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 66 Keypad Tones Scratchpad Tones Keypad tones are the sounds you hear when you press any key on the phone. If you want to be discreet, use this feature to silence the audio feedback from the keypad. Scratchpad tones are the tones that your phone sends to access automated calling systems like Voice Mail. If you don’t want your party to hear these sounds when you use the Scratchpad, turn the Scratchpad tones OFF. Keep in Mind: The other party will still hear tones.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 68 Lock/Security While you probably would not want to leave your phone unattended, the StarTAC cellular phone has a number of built-in security features to prevent unauthorized use. You can keep your personal information safe and restrict call placement while lending your phone to other people. In this chapter you will learn how to: lock and unlock your phone. place Priority calls. change your lock code. restrict call placement and memory access.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 70 Manual Electronic Lock Automatic Electronic Lock Shortcut Press then press the Smart Button, then , and continue with step 3. When you turn this feature ON, your phone will automatically lock itself each time the phone is turned OFF. You will see: 1. Press 2. Press Locking the Phone 1. Press You will see: then press to enter the menu features. to scroll to Automatic Lock. You can lock your phone manually at any time to help prevent unwanted use.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Shortcut Press then press the Smart Button, then , and continue with step 3. 9:46 Page 72 Priority Call Secure Options Sub-Menu When Priority Call is activated on your cellular phone you can use this feature to call an important number you have stored in memory location 01 even if the phone is locked. At any time if you dial 911 or an emergency number previously stored by your cellular service provider, the display will read “Dialing Emergency.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 74 Secure Options Sub-Menu Service Level You may want to restrict call placement or hide memory information when loaning your phone to others. Each of your phone’s eight service levels offers a different combination of access privileges and restrictions—choose the one that’s right for you! You will see: 1. Press , . 2. Press your six-digit security code. 3. Press the number of the service level you wish to select (1-6). 4.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Master Reset 9:46 Page 76 Secure Options Sub-Menu Phone Options Use this feature to reset all user-selectable options back to the original factory setting. The Phone Options features are your “command center” for adjusting the way your phone sends and receives calls. You can tweak your system for optimal performance, view information about the phone’s settings and choose from a number of convenient features.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 78 Change Your Phone Number System Mode 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. This feature allows you to change your active number to the one appropriate for the area you’re in. Your cellular service provider configures this feature when you receive a cellular phone number.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 80 System Mode System Mode Settings System Mode Standard Mode: Your phone first seeks a home type system, then a non-home type system. If home system is non-wireline (type A) Std AB If home system is wireline (type B) Std BA Enhanced Preferred Scanning Mode: Phone scans for home or programmed preferred System ID numbers (SIDs) first. This mode required entry of up to sixty SIDs for the systems in which you wish to operate.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:46 Page 82 Feature Review Call Options Sub-Menu After you’ve spent some time adjusting your phone’s settings, use this feature to review the selections you’ve made. When you enter the Feature Review, your phone will display any features that you have changed from their default factory settings. Your phone can display messages and prompts in three different languages.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 PIN Code 9:46 Page 84 Call Options Sub-Menu Call Options Sub-Menu The Call Options sub-menu contains special features that control the way your phone places and receives calls. The following feature will allow you to automatically send your PIN code with all outbound calls. Your cellular carrier may require a Personal Identification Number (PIN) when placing calls. This code assures the cellular system that the person calling is an authorized user.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Delayed Call Placement (optional) 9:46 Page 86 Call Options Sub-Menu Call Options Sub-Menu This handy feature will automatically place a call for you at a later time. If you know that you need to call someone soon, enter the number you want to call and the delay time in minutes—your phone will help you keep your telephone appointment! Your phone will ring or vibrate once to let you know the call has been placed and you can begin talking. 5.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Automatic Hands-Free 9:46 Page 88 Call Options Sub-Menu Call Options Sub-Menu Turn this feature ON when you are using Hands-Free vehicular accessories. To find out more about accessories for your car, turn to page 98. Your phone company may offer services like Caller Line Identification that may make it handy to be able to see the display before answering the call.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Automatic Answer 9:46 Page 90 Call Options Sub-Menu Using Messaging Easier still, turn Auto Answer ON to have your phone automatically answer incoming calls after two rings. Your phone is messaging ready. If you subscribe to messaging services through your Service Provider, you can receive Caller ID, Voice Mail Notification and pager-like alphanumeric messages.* You will see: 1. Press then press to enter the Menu Features.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 92 When You Receive a Message Viewing Your Messages If your phone is ON and you receive a Caller ID, Voice Mail* Notification, or alphanumeric message: You can scroll through your messages easily using the side volume buttons, or and . Each message will be numbered from 01 to 20 with a label such as: 01 New (any new message) or 01 CID (old Caller ID message).
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 Deleting a Message 9:47 Page 94 Viewing Your Messages Viewing Your Messages To delete a message: To delete all messages: 1. Press then press & hold the Message Center. to enter 2. Press the side volume buttons or and to scroll to the message you want to delete. 1. Press then press & hold the Message Center. to enter Deleting All Messages You will see: 3. Press & hold until you see: Erase and Shortcut Press then press the Smart Button, then , and continue with step 3. 3.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 96 Digital Message Reminder Battery Options Sub-Menu When your StarTAC cellular phone receives an incoming digital message, a tone will notify you. If your phone is set to vibrate, using the VibraCall function (page 64), you will feel your phone vibrate to notify you of an incoming digital message. Here’s a bonus feature for when you’re in strong signal areas.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 98 Accessory Options Accessory Options An exciting line of StarTAC phone accessories, now smaller and lighter than ever, can enhance and personalize your cellular experience. Desktop Charger (AC Adapter required) The desktop charger is designed for optimal performance and compatibility with Motorola’s new generation of cellular telephones.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 100 Accessory Options Accessory Options THE Portable Cellular Connection™ Interface Your StarTAC cellular phone is data compatible, so you can send and receive faxes, e-mail and data with Motorola data accessories. THE Portable Cellular Connection Interface connects your phone to a computer or FAX machine for unparalleled convenience.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 102 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q. I pressed the power button, but nothing happened. What’s wrong with my phone? Q. Every time I turn on my phone it beeps and the display reads Invalid Battery. What is going on? A. Check that you have installed a battery and that the battery is charged. See pages 16-27 for more information about batteries for the StarTAC phone. A. Your Motorola cellular phone implements the Motorola Expert Performance (E•P ™) charging system.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 104 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Q. I tried to place a call and received a fast busy signal. Q. I tried to read my Voice Mail (or use a paging service, a calling card, etc.) but nothing happened. A. 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.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 106 Glossary 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 A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter, battery charger, cigarette lighter adapter or data accessories.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 108 Glossary Glossary telephone number and a name. Each of the Phone Book’s 99 memory locations (numbered 01-99) can hold up to 32 digits and 14 letters. modem An electronic device that allows a computer to send and receive data through a telephone line. N NAMPS (Narrow-Band AMPS) A high-capacity cellular technology, available in some areas, that operates on 2,412 channels. See also AMPS.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 110 Glossary Index of cellular frequencies, and the wireline carrier operates on the “B” block of cellular frequencies. T talk-time The amount of time that you spend talking on the phone. toggle To switch between two possible options; for example: ON vs. OFF. Turbo Dial™ function To use this feature, press and hold a number on the keypad, through and your call is placed. V VOX See Voice Operated Transmission.
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StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 114 FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones FDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones. The following summarizes what is known–and what remains unknown–about whether these products can pose a hazard to health, and what can be done to minimize any potential risk. This information may be used to respond to questions.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 116 When 20 types of glioma were considered separately, however, an association was found between mobile phone use and one rare type of glioma, neuroepithelliomatous tumors. It is possible with multiple comparisons of the same sample that this association occurred by chance. Moreover, the risk did not increase with how often the mobile phone was used, or the length of the calls. In fact, the risk actually decreased with cumulative hours of mobile phone use.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 118 This is called a case-control study. The current case-control study of brain cancers by the National Cancer Institute, as well as the follow-up research to be sponsored by industry, will begin to generate this type of information. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of mobile phones? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as mobile phones before marketing, as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 120 Patent Information United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/ 1Muscat et al. Epidemiological Study of Cellular Telephone Use and Malignant Brain Tumors. In: State of the Science Symposium;1999 June 20; Long Beach, California. 2Tice et al.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 122 Recycling This product may be powered by a Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion rechargeable battery which must be recycled or disposed of properly. Refer to the battery label for battery type. Contact your local recycling center for a battery recycler near you.
StarTac.prt 3/7/00 9:47 Page 123 Personal Communications Sector 600 North U.S. Highway 45 Libertyville, Illinois 60048 1-800-331-6456 (in the United States) 1-888-390-6456 (TTY, in the U.S. only) 1-800-461-4575 (in Canada) 68P09393A65-C 2/23/00-RGC StarTAC,™ Turbo Dial,™ VibraCall,™ and are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ©1999 Motorola, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.