TALKABOUT DIGITAL WIRELESS PHONE Model T2688 GSM 900/GSM 1800 System User Guide
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Quick Start Simply follow the steps below to make your first call: Install the SIM card. Locate the SIM card socket in the back of the phone. Follow the steps below to install the SIM card. The metal contact of the SIM card can easily be damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card when you handle and install. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card socket. Make sure the metal contact faces down when you insert. Make sure the SIM card is held properly.
Install the battery. Place the bottom end of the battery on the phone. Hold down the top side of the battery. You will hear a click when the battery is secured. Charge the battery. This side up Insert the travel charger connector into the battery-charging socket at the bottom of the phone. Make sure you insert the connector in the right direction.
It takes 24 hours for the travel charger to fully charge a new battery. Recharging takes about 160 minutes each time. During charging the battery strength bars on the LCD display will flash until the battery is full. Use only genuine authorized Motorola batteries, battery charger and accessories to ensure the proper function of your phone and battery life. Any malfunction or damage caused by the use of any third-party accessories will cause the void of product warranty.
Table of Contents SAFETY INFORMATION...........................................................VII YOUR PHONE.............................................................................. 1 CHINESE INPUT ......................................................................... 9 CHAPTER 1: BASIC OPERATION ..............................................13 1.1 TURN ON THE PHONE POWER .................................................... 13 1.2 TURN OFF THE PHONE POWER............................................
Mute call ............................................................................. 17 Conference .......................................................................... 17 * End call......................................................................... 17 * Swap ............................................................................ 18 * Hold ............................................................................. 18 * Unhold .............................................................
Delete.............................................................................. 27 Edit ................................................................................. 27 Send................................................................................ 27 Use Number ..................................................................... 27 Voice Mail (2-4).................................................................... 28 Broadcast (2-5) ..........................................................
Last Call (3-4-1) ............................................................... 35 Time (3-4-1-1) .............................................................. 35 Cost (3-4-1-2)............................................................... 35 All Calls (3-4-2) ................................................................ 35 Time (3-4-2-1) .............................................................. 35 Cost (3-4-2-2)...............................................................
PIN code (6-1-1)............................................................... 41 Phone Code (6-1-2) .......................................................... 41 Change Code (6-2) ............................................................... 41 PIN Code (6-2-1) .............................................................. 41 PIN2 (6-2-2)..................................................................... 42 Phone Code (6-2-3) ..........................................................
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Safety Information IMPORTANT For the efficient and safe operation of your wireless handheld mobile telephone, observe these guidelines. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. European and international agencies have set standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
Antenna Care Use only the supplied or approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments may damage the phone and violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation Normal Position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully (if applicable). • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
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. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. European Union Directives Conformance Statement This product is in conformance with the requirements of the applicable EU Council Directives.
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Your Phone Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola wireless communications from a global leader in communications technology! We are pleased you have chosen the Motorola TalkaboutTM cellular phone to keep you connected with ease. All Motorola phones are designed and manufactured to meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and world-class quality standards.
Front View Antenna Earpiece Volume LCD display Power On/Off Selection key Clear key Send key Alphanumeric key Microphone *For a detailed description of the function of each key, please refer to page 6. Side View Volume adjustment key *Under standby mode, you can press the volume adjustment key to browse the Phone Book entries directly.
Bottom View Data transmission & car kit connector Battery charging socket *The data transmission & car kit connector can be used to connect the optional data service cable and hands-free kit.
The LCD Display There are several icons often shown on the LCD display: The table below describes the meaning of each icon: Signal Strength Roaming The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. When your phone is not used under your home network, this icon will appear. Short Message This icon will show on the screen when short message is received by the phone. When the message storage memory is full, this icon will flash. Display the current line in use.
Key Lock Data Call Fax Call This icon indicates that the key lock mode is ON. This icon will appear if you set the next call as data call (Please see page 37 for details). This icon will appear if you set the next call as fax call. (Please see page 37 for details).
Keys The keys on your phone can be divided into two categories: function keys and alphanumeric keys. There are two ways to press these keys. In the sections below, “long press” means “pressing and holding the key for about 2 seconds”, while “press” means “pressing and releasing the key immediately”. In standby mode, when you press a key on the keypad, the backlight will be turned on automatically. If you want to turn off the backlight, please refer to page 38 for details.
Alphanumeric Keys There are a total of 12 alphanumeric keys on the keypad. You can use these keys to key in numbers and letters. If you type a wrong letter or number, you can move the cursor to it by pressing key, then press key to erase it. Also you can long press an alphanumeric key to display a capital letter.
For example, if you want to enter “Mary”: key until “M” displays on the screen. 1. Press 2. Long press 3. Press key several times until “r” appears on the screen. 4. Press key several times until “y” appears on the screen. Finally press key until “a” appears on the screen. key to confirm.
Chinese Input The Chinese input function of your phone allows you to enter Chinese characters when you: • edit or add new Phone Book entries. • search for a Chinese name in the Phone Book. • write short messages. • make notes in calendar. To use the Chinese input function, first long press key to enter the Pin-Yin input method, then you can switch among the three Chinese input methods by )→ (Zhu-Yin )→ pressing or long pressing key: (Pin-Yin (Frequently Used Phrases ) Note: 1.
2. Once an alphabet combination is located by the cursor, press key and a list of 6 character candidates will be shown at the bottom of the screen. You can move the cursor with press key to select a desired candidate and to input, or simply press a corresponding number key (<1> to <6>, from left to right) to enter the character you want. If there are more than 6 candidates you will see “<<” or “>>” beside the candidates.
The general procedure for Zhu-Yin input method: • • • • 1. Enter a combination of phonetic symbols and then a tone symbol. Press to show candidates, then use key or a number key to select. Use key or a number key to pick a context-related character. When the input is complete, press or to return to Phone Book or Message editing screen. When you switch to this input mode, follow the Zhu-Yin key mapping below to key in a valid combination of phonetic symbols.
3. After you input a character successfully, if there are context-related characters that can appear after the character you just entered, they will be shown at the bottom of the screen. Again use or a number key to pick one, and scroll with and or if there are more candidates in other pages (Note: Not available in Phone Book). If you do not find the related character you want, you can press or long press to return to Zhu-Yin input idle mode and input a new one. 4.
Chapter 1: Basic Operation 1.1 Turn On the Phone Power Long press 1.2 key to turn on the phone power. Turn Off the Phone Power Long press 1.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. key to turn off the phone power. Make a Call Long press key to switch your phone on. Enter your PIN and press key. After the PIN is accepted, your phone will start searching for the designated network automatically.
1.6 Adjust the Earpiece Volume When you are speaking with your phone, press the volume adjustment keys on the side of the phone to adjust the volume of the earpiece. Five levels of volume are available for your selection.
Chapter 2: Basic Call Functions 2.1 One-Touch Dialing There are two ways for you to do one-touch dialing while in standby mode: key. The last number you dialed will be dialed again ♦ You can long press automatically. ♦ You can use the first 9 records saved in the Phone Book by pressing the location of the desired number. For instance, if the number is saved in the key to initiate the call. Phone Book at the location of 5, long press 2.
2.6 Abbreviated Call Key in a number (1 to 99) which locates the desired phone number in the Phone Book memory, then press appears, press key. When the desired phone number key to dial it. 2.7 Phone Book Shortcut Under standby mode, you can press the volume adjustment keys to enter the Phone Book and browse the entries (you can also press the desired phone number appears, press to browse). When key to dial. You can also find a Phone Book record by typing the first letter of its name.
You can long press directly. key to send out the last number dialed 2.10 Incoming Call Waiting (Network and subscription dependent feature. Not available in all areas.) If another call comes in while you are on the phone, you can: ♦ Press 0 and key to reject the waiting call. ♦ Press 1 and key to end the active call and connect the waiting call. ♦ Press 2 and key to hold on the active call and connect to the waiting call. 2.
* Swap This function is available when you have both active and held calls. Swap transfers the active call to hold and vice versa, so that you may converse with the other party. * Hold This function allows you to put a currently active call on hold, so that you can initiate a new call. * Unhold Once you end the new call while holding an old call, the old call can be made active again by selecting this function. * Join This function can let you make a conference call.
Chapter 3: Menu Options Your mobile phone provides many extra options for you to select. The following sections describe the options in the menu and their functions respectively. There are two ways to access the menu options: Normal Access In standby mode, press key to enter the main screen. ♦ Press ♦ press key to select and enter. Select the desired function with to confirm. and press key several times to return to standby mode.
Shortcut Access After you enter the main screen, key in the function codes listed behind each function item in the following sections. With this shortcut, you can reach your desired function instantly. For example, when you want to change the language setting (The function code for “Language” setting is 4-5): ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ key to enter the main screen. Press Press 4 (go to “Phone Setting”) then press key. Press 5 (go to “Language”).
3.1 Phone Book (1) Phone Book menu allows you to set up your own phone book. You can add or delete the records anytime you want. In addition, you are able to choose to save the records either in SIM card memory or phone memory. You can also find the last number you dialed, the last number you received, and the last number you missed through this Phone Book function. You can store up to 100 entries in the phone memory and up to an additional 120 entries on the SIM card.
Delete all (1-1-4) This function allows you to clear the data in the record. Dialed (1-1-4-1) Deletes the record of last dialed calls. key to enter this item, “Delete All?” will appear on After you press the screen. Press key to delete the record. You can also press key to cancel. Received (1-1-4-2) Deletes the record of last received calls. After you press key to enter this item, “Delete All?” will appear on the screen. Press key to delete the record. You can also press key to cancel.
Find Record (1-2) You can search the saved record by entering the name of the receiver. You can also choose to dial, edit, delete or save that number in another location. After entering this item, you will be prompted to enter the name of the receiver. You can key in the name with the alphanumeric keys then press key. When completed, the corresponding location, telephone number and name will appear on the screen. You can also find a Phone Book record by typing the first letter of its name.
When you enter a new telephone number, use the international number format: Long press key to display “+”, then enter your country code and the phone number. By doing this, you do not have to change the records when you are roaming in other countries. Delete (1-4) You can erase records that are no longer needed here. After you enter this item, the following options will appear on the screen. You can press key to enter each option: By Name (1-4-1) You can delete the records in the Phone Book by name.
Own Number (1-6) Sets or displays the current SIM card number. If there is no own number data saved in the memory, the message ”No Records. Add Record?” will display on the screen when you enter this function. You can press key to enter your name and your phone number, then specify a location for this number (1 or 2).
Send: press key to select this item. Enter the receiver’s phone number, key twice to use the number in Phone Book. Finally, or press key to send. press key to save the message. Enter the number and then Save: press press key. Reply Reply to current message. Press key to enter this item, then edit the reply message. When completed, press key. Send Forward Press press press current message. key to enter this item and enter the receiver’s phone number, or key twice to use the number in Phone Book.
Outbox (2-3) You can use this function to read the messages you sent. After you select a message, you can press key to choose from the following options: Delete Delete the selected message. Press key to delete the message. When deleted, “Deleted, Read Next?” will display on the screen. If you want to read the next message, key. If you want to exit, please press key. please press Edit Edit current message. key to start editing the message.
Voice Mail (2-4) With this function, you can call the voice mailbox provided by your network service provider to listen to the voice mail. Once your phone receives a voice message at line 1, the icon for the voice message waiting will appear on the screen ( will show up if line 2 is in use). Then you can enter this item by pressing key and the phone will automatically dial the designated voice mailbox number for you.
Settings (2-6) This menu item includes several options to adjust the message settings. Press key and the following options will display on the screen: Route Center (2-6-1) This function stores the phone number of the message center for sending your text messages. The message you send is transmitted via this message center to the receiver. Press key and enter the message center number provided by your network service provider. When completed, press key to confirm.
Alert Beep (2-6-6) If you activate the alert beep function, it will alert you when you receive a short message. Press press key and then use the key to confirm. key to select “On” or “Off”. Finally, Format (2-6-7) You can ask the network to convert your text message into different formats. Press key and then use the key to select from the following formats: Text, Paging, E-mail, Fax, Voice, ERMES, Telex and Grp4 Fax. key to confirm. When completed, press Delete All (2-7) Delete all the messages.
3.3 Call Services (3) Call Services provide several options to manage your calls. The call functions below are only available if you have subscribed to your network service provider. Call Divert (3-1) You can select several call diverting modes here. When you don’t need a certain divert mode any more, you can deactivate it individually.
If No Reply (3-1-3) When the incoming call is not replied, your calls will be sent to another designated phone number. key to display the following options: Press Activate: after you press key to enter this function, you will be prompted to enter the number to divert to and a no reply time (in key to seconds). When you finish entering the data, press activate the function. key to cancel the function. Cancel: press key, and the status of this function will appear on the Status: press screen.
Divert Fax (3-1-7) Divert all fax calls to the number designated. key to display the following options: Press key to enter this function, you will be Activate: after you press prompted to enter the number to divert to. When you finish key to activate the function. entering the number, press Cancel: press key to cancel the function. key, and the status of this function will appear on the Status: press screen. Cancel All (3-1-8) You can cancel all call divert functions here.
Int Exc Home (3-2-3) Bar outgoing international calls except calls that are connected to home network. Activate: after you press key to enter this function, you will be prompted to enter the password provided by your network service provider. When you finish entering the password, press key to activate the function. Cancel: press key to cancel the function. key, and the status of this function will appear on the Status: press screen. All Incoming (3-2-4) Bar all incoming calls.
Call Waiting (3-3) This function is only available when you have subscribed to your network service provider. An incoming call number and a call-waiting message will appear when a new incoming call is directed to your phone when you are on another call. You can activate or deactivate this function by checking the status here. Activate (3-3-1) Activate call waiting function. Press key to activate this function. Cancel (3-3-2) Cancel call waiting function. Press key to deactivate this function.
Cost (3-4-2-2) Press key, and the cost of all calls will be displayed on the screen (Network support required). Clear Cost (3-4-2-3) Press key to clear the call cost data (PIN 2 is required). Clear Time (3-4-2-4) Press key to clear the call duration data. Call Rate (3-4-3) Currency (3-4-3-1) Press key to enter a preferred currency base to calculate the cost of your calls (PIN 2 is required). Charge Unit (3-4-3-2) Press key to enter the unit price to calculate the cost (PIN 2 is required).
Line in Use (3-5) This function allows you to use two different telephone numbers for one single phone. You can designate the number used to make a call and use both of these numbers simultaneously to receive calls without having to use two phones to do so. This function is only available if your network service provider provides such service. After you enter this item, you can press key to choose the number (Line 1 key to confirm.
3.4 Phone Setting (4) Under this menu you can select to customize the way in which your phone works. Back Light (4-1) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD back light here. Press key to enter and press key to select the brightness level of the LCD back light. The more bars displayed, the brighter the LCD back light becomes. Finally, press key to confirm. Auto Redial (4-2) There are two ways to redial a call. ♦ Automatic: redials the number continuously.
Language (4-5) You can choose the language used to display the information. key to enter this item, press key to select the language After you press and press key to confirm. Time Alert (4-6) Your phone will beep once a minute when you make a call after you initiate this function. Press key to enter this function and use key to select “On” or “Off”, then press key to confirm. Restore (4-7) Reset all settings to default setting.
Animation 2 (4-8-3) Press key to select this mode. If no incoming call is received and you leave the keypad untouched for about 20-30 seconds under standby status, Animation 2 will be displayed on the LCD screen. The display will be switched to the default mode if there is an incoming call received by the phone or when you touch any key on the keypad. 3.5 Network (5) When turning on your mobile phone, the phone automatically selects the home network for you.
1800MHz (5-3-3) Connect your phone to a GSM 1800 network system. After you enter this function by pressing key, press confirm. 3.6 Security key again to (6) The security functions can help prevent your phone and SIM card from being used by an unauthorized person. Code Status (6-1) The code status includes: PIN code (6-1-1) Activate/Deactivate the PIN code function. key, the screen will display After you enter this function by pressing key to select and press key to two options: “On” and “Off”.
PIN2 (6-2-2) You can change PIN 2 the same way as described in 6-2-1. Phone Code (6-2-3) You can change your phone code the same way described in 6-2-1. Network Code (6-2-4) You can change net password the same way described in 6-2-1. Fixed Dial (6-3) You can set limitation of the numbers you call out. You must have PIN2 before you can use this function. View (6-3-1) Under this branch, you can see what Fixed Dial numbers you set. Press key, and the numbers will appear on the screen.
SIM Lock (6-4) With this function, you can help prevent unauthorized usage of the phone with unknown SIM cards. After you set this function ON, if the SIM card in your phone is not the one used to enable this function, you will be prompted to enter the unlock code when you power on your phone. If the unlock code entered is correct, the phone will recognize the SIM card automatically.
3.7 Audio Setting (7) You can adjust the audio setting of your phone here. Ring Volume (7-1) You can select the ring volume level here. A total of five levels are available. After you enter this item, press key to change the ring volume level. The more bars appear beside the bell icon, the louder the ring volume. key to confirm. Finally, press Ring Type (7-2) You can choose the ring type of your phone from 5 ring types, 13 melodies and 2 vibration types.
3.8 Tools (8) This sub-menu allows you to set alarm, current time or jot down notes as a reminder for your important matters. Set Alarm (8-1) After entering this function item, you can choose to set alarm function On or Off. If you choose “On”, “Time” will pop up on the screen. You can press key or press alphanumeric keys directly to set the alarm time, then press key to confirm. If you choose “Off”, the alarm function will be disabled.
Make Note (8-3-2) After entering this item, you can first jot down the notes, then press key to confirm. You will be prompted to enter the date for this note. When finished, “Set Alarm?” will display on the screen. If you want to enable the alarm function to remind you, you can press key to set the alarm time. If you don’t need the alarm, press key to save the note.
Calculator (8-4) This function allows you to use your phone as a handy calculator. key to enter this function and a cursor will appear on the upper left Press corner of the LCD screen. Enter numbers by pressing numeric keys. To enter arithmetic symbols, press key according the chart below: Key Number/Function Key Display result 2 Move the cursor 3 Pressed once + 4 Pressed twice - 5 Pressed 3 times 6 Pressed 4 times / 7 Pressed once .
SIM This function is provided by your network service provider. Depending on your SIM card and the service provided, there will be several extra options under this directory. However, if the SIM card and your network service provider do not offer such service, this item will not be displayed on the screen. For more details, please contact your network service provider.
Chapter 4: Menu Structure Map Please refer to the Menu Structure Map below to access each function item quickly and easily: Tools Audio Setting 8-1 Set Alarm 8-2 Set Time 8-3 Calendar 8-4 Calculator 7-1 Ring Volume 7-2 Ring Typel 7-3 Keypad Tone 7-4 Alarm Type Messages Security 6-1 Code Status 6-2 Change Code 6-3 Fixed Dial Phone Book 1-1 Last Number 1-2 Find Record 1-3 Add Record 1-4 Delete 1-5 Memory 1-6 Own Number Press to start 6-4 SIM Lock 2-1 In Box 2-2 New Message 2-3 Outbox 2-4 Voice Mail
Chapter 5: Care and Maintenance Notice the following to help ensure the proper use and the life of your mobile phone: ♦ Keep your mobile phone and its accessories out of small children’s reach. ♦ Keep your phone dry. Use your phone at a normal temperature. Temperature higher than 55°C or lower than -20°C (higher than 131°F or lower than -4°F) may cause damage to your phone. ♦ Do not use or store your phone in dusty or dirty areas if possible. ♦ Do not disassemble the phone.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting When you encounter any problem while using your mobile phone, please refer to the following table to solve the problem. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer immediately for service. Problems Possible cause Poor signal 1. You are using your mobile phone reception in a location (e.g. in the basement or building) where signal is weak. How to solve the problem Move to a location where signal can be received properly. 2.
Unable to 1. SIM card is invalid. Contact your network connect to service provider. the network 2. You are away from the GSM Check the service area service area. with your network service provider. 3. Poor signal. Move your location to another place where signal can be received properly. Unable to Your network service provider doesn’t Contact your network send support such service. service provider. message Unable to You have enabled fixed dial function. Cancel fixed dial function.
Pocket User’s Guide Cut along the dotted line Abbreviated call Long press ”1” (~9) to dial the number stored in location ”1” (~9). Last number redial Long press key. Redial the last 10 numbers Press key and choose the key, number you want with then press key to dial. Phone Book shortcut Press the phone book number key. and then press Make international call Long press key until ”+” appears on the screen, then key in the national code, area code and telephone number. Finally, key to dial.
Menu Structure Map Tools Audio Setting 8-1 Set Alarm 8-2 Set Time 8-3 Calendar 8-4 Calculator 7-1 Ring Volume 7-2 Ring Typel 7-3 Keypad Tone 7-4 Alarm Type Messages Security 6-1 Code Status 6-2 Change Code 6-3 Fixed Dial Phone Book 1-1 Last Number 1-2 Find Record 1-3 Add Record 1-4 Delete 1-5 Memory 1-6 Own Number Press to start 6-4 SIM Lock 2-1 In Box 2-2 New Message 2-3 Outbox 2-4 Voice Mail 2-5 Broadcast 2-6 Settings 2-7 Delete All Network 5-1 Automatic 5-2 Manual 5-3 Band Phone Setting 4-1
