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W215/218 motorola 11/2 1/25/07 MOTOSTART MOTOSTART Actual color of handset may be different from illustration. Please check with your local retailer for handset color availability.
get started charge battery New batteries are not fully charged. To charge your phone’s battery, plug the battery charger into your phone and into an electrical outlet. When charging is fi nished, your display shows Charge Complete. For tips on battery life and charging, see the panel after “text messages“.
get started turn phone on & off Press and hold for a few seconds, or until the display turns on or off. make a call Enter a phone number and press N. answer a call When your phone rings and/or vibrates, press N.
basics your phone 11/2 1/25/07 Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as the phone image in this picture; however, all key locations, sequences, and functions are the same. Actual colour of handset may be different from illustration. Please check with your local retailer for handset colour availability.
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basics menus Press M to open the Main Menu. Press S up, down, right, & left to highlight a menu option. Press SELECT to select the highlighted option. å SELECT MESSAGE...
basics emergency calls To call the emergency number: Press keypad keys to enter the emergency number, then press to call it. Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers (such as 112 or 911) that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted.
Status indicators show at the top of the home screen: Signal Strength Motorola Headset 11/25/07 Active Roaming Active Line 1 or 2 MESSAGE é 6:35am SETTING Battery Level Ring Style Message...
Please contact your local customer service centers, agencies or retailers if you have any questions about the handset function. Motorola reserves all rights to revise and change this user’s manual without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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customise change ring styles To change ring volume: Find it: Press M > t Ring Styles > Ring Detail Scroll to Ring Volume and press Change. Press S right or left to raise or lower volume. To change ring style: Find it: Press M >...
customise set screen saver Find it: Press M > l Personalise > Screen Saver > Picture Scroll to an image and press Select. This feature helps save your screen, but not your battery. To extend battery life, turn off the screen saver.
FM radio listen to radio Plug a 2.5 mm headset into your phone. Note: The radio won’t work without the headset. Your phone uses the headset cord as an antenna Press M > h Multimedia > FM Radio. Press ON (the left soft key). To tune in a station, press S left or right.
FM radio store favorite stations You can store up to nine FM stations as radio presets. When listening to a station, press and hold a number key 1 through 9 to store the station as a preset. To select a preset station, press the number key 1 through 9 for the station you want.
camera take a picture Find it: Press M > h Multimedia > Camera Point the camera lens at the photo subject, and press CAPTURE to take the photo. Press Store to save the photo or DISCARD to delete it. view photos Find it: Press M >...
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contacts store contacts entry Enter a phone number from the home screen. Press Store. Press CHANGE to open the Name entry area. Enter a name for the new contacts entry. Press DONE to store the entry. call contacts entry Find it: Press M > n Contacts Scroll to the entry you want to call and press N.
text messages send a text message Find it: Press M > e Messages > New Message Type the message and press OK. In the To screen, enter the number you want to send to using the keypad keys and press OK. Press # to switch text entry mode to iTAP™...
text messages enter text You can enter text for text messages: Flashing cursor indicates insertion point. Press INSERT INSERT to insert a quick note. Press sub-menu. Press capitalize letters Character counter. Press CANCEL exit without saving any changes. CANCEL to open continued...
text messages Press # to switch text entry modes: iTAP: Press each letter’s key once, then choose from the words your phone suggests. Tap: Press each letter’s key repeatedly, until the letter appears. Numeric: Enter numbers only. Symbol: Enter symbols only. read a text message When you receive a new text message, your phone shows New Message and the r indicator.
Battery Tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. • Always use Motorola Original batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge.
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Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifi cations without notice or obligation.
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Motorola products may not be modifi ed, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel,...
Specifi c Absorption Rate Data This model meets international guidelines for exposure to radio waves. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientifi...
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The limit incorporates a substantial margin for safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product should not be disposed of with household waste. Disposal of your Mobile Telephone and Accessories Please do not dispose of mobile telephones or electrical accessories, such as chargers or headsets, with your household waste.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9 Type: MC2-41H14 The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
External Antenna Care If your mobile device has an external antenna, use only a Motorola- supplied or approved replacement antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas, modifi cations, or attachments could damage the mobile device and/or may result in your device not complying with local regulatory requirements in your country.
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Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to do so. These locations include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart Practices While Driving” section at the end of this guide and/or at the Motorola Web site: www.motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas, such as health care facilities or blasting areas.
If your mobile device or battery has been submerged in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to a Motorola Authorized Service Center. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven.
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Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defi ned as follows: Symbol Defi nition Important safety information follows. 032374o Do not dispose of your battery or mobile 032376o device in a fi re. Your battery or mobile device may require recycling in accordance with local laws.
Choking Hazards Your mobile device or its accessories may include detachable parts, which may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep your mobile device and its accessories away from small children. Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact.
Caution About High Volume Usage Listening at full volume to music or voice through a headset may damage your hearing. Repetitive Motion When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or entering fi nger-written characters, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body.
Information from the World Health Organization Present scientifi c information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If you are concerned, you may want to limit your own or your children’s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using handsfree devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body.
If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
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• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or going through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility—driving safely. • Dial sensibly and assess the traffi c; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffi...