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Welcome Welcome to the world of Vodafone live! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V525 GSM wireless phone. Headset Jack Insert headset accessory for handsfree use. Left Soft Key Perform functions identified by left display prompt. Volume Keys Adjust earpiece and ringer volume.
Check It Out! Camera Lens Take photos to send to others and use on your phone Smart Key Set ring style and call diverting with flip closed, answer calls with headset accessory Feature Take Photo Send Photo 2 - Check It Out! Description Press twice on the centre button to activate the camera, point lens at subject, press...
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Feature Description Set Photo as Assign a photo to a contact to enable picture Caller ID Picture caller ID: Send MMS Send a MMS with pictures, animations, sounds: > Send MMS Send a MMS slideshow: Slideshow > Wireless Set up a Bluetooth™ wireless connection to Connection a headset accessory, car kit, or external device:...
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RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.
Motorola may exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the body-worn accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) from your body when...
facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation...
Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your phone while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. •...
(short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, bag, or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers. Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information will follow.
or playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult with your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinking- lights feature on your phone.
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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.
Getting Started About This Guide This guide describes the basic features of your Motorola mobile phone. Note: A reference guide for your phone is also available that describes your phone’s features in more detail. To obtain the reference guide for your...
Installing the SIM Card Your Vodafone SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and contacts list/message memory. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. 16 - Getting Started...
Installing the Battery Your phone is designed to be used only with Motorola Original batteries and accessories. We recommend that you store batteries in their protective cases when not in use. Note: Ensure that the battery cover is in place at the top and then clip into the bottom of the phone.
Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/ discharge cycles. Action 1 Plug the travel charger into your phone with the release tab facing...
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To maximise your battery’s performance: • Always use Motorola Original batteries and battery chargers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers. • New batteries or batteries that have been stored for long periods of time may require a longer charge time.
Turning Your Phone On Action 1 Press and hold 2 seconds to turn on the phone If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press ) to unlock the SIM card If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code and press ) to unlock the phone Adjusting Volume Press the up and down...
Making a Call Press 1 keypad keys Tip: You can also close the phone flip to end the call. Answering a Call When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message. Press ANSWER Tip: When the phone flip is active, simply open the phone to answer the call.
Highlight Features You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! This chapter describes some of your phone’s highlight features. Taking and Sending a Photo To activate your phone’s camera: Find the Feature The active viewfinder image appears on your display. Press up or down to zoom in or...
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Point the camera lens at the photo subject, then: Press CAPTURE STORE DISCARD SELECT Tip: To take a self portrait: activate the camera, rotate the phone, use the mirror to aim the camera lens, then press the smart key to take a photo.
When the camera is active, the following options: Option Go to Pictures Auto-Timed capture Delete All Pictures Setup View free space Sending a Multimedia Message A Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) can contain a variety of media elements, including text, photos, pictures, animations, sounds, and voice records.
Press SELECT INSERT DONE CHANGE 13 keypad keys DONE Receiving an MMS Message When you receive an MMS message, your phone displays the Create Message Press READ scroll to Quick Note Contact info , or Picture Voice Record select the file type highlight the file you want insert the file select numbers/addresses from...
MMS messages that you receive can contain different media elements: • Inserted photos, pictures, and animations are displayed as you read the message. • An inserted sound file begins playing when you scroll to and highlight the sound file indicator in the message. Use the volume keys to adjust the volume as the sound file plays.
Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The home screen (shown below) is the standard display you see when you are not on a call or using the menu. You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number.
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Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the current soft key functions. Press the left soft key ( perform the function indicated by the left or right soft key label. Your phone can display an analogue or digital clock in the home screen.
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2. GPRS Indicator Shows that your phone is using a high-speed General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection. GPRS allows faster data transfer speeds. Other indicators can include: = GPRS PDP context active 3. Signal Strength Indicator Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection.
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6. Text or Messenger Status Indicator Shows text entry method or case when you are in a text entry screen: = symbol method = text method = iTAP method = capitalise next letter only When instant messaging is active: = Messenger active = busy = available for phone calls...
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In a text entry screen, an indicator shows the text entry method— Primary Secondary Primary Secondary 8. Battery Level Indicator Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when you see low battery alert. 9. Ring Style Indicator Shows the ring style setting. = loud ring = vibrate = silent...
Using the 5-Way Navigation Key Use the 5-way navigation key ) to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu system, highlight menu items, change feature settings, and play games. Press the centre select button to select a highlighted menu item. The centre select button usually performs the same function as the right soft key ( Using Menus From the home screen, press centre select or...
Press to scroll to and highlight a menu feature icon in the main menu. The following icons represent features that may appear in the main menu: Menu Icon Feature Camera Applications Calendar Contacts Messages Selecting a Menu Feature This guide shows you how to select a menu feature as follows, starting from the home screen: Find the Feature This example shows that from the home screen, you must press...
Selecting a Feature Option Some features require you to select an item from a list: BACK Press to go back to previous screen. Press • Press to scroll up or down to highlight the item you want. • In a numbered list, press a number key to highlight the item. •...
Entering Text Some features require you to enter information: Press to scroll down to other items. CANCEL Press DONE changes. The message centre lets you compose and send text messages. A flashing cursor shows where text will appear: For indicator information, see pages 30 &...
Using Tap Method This is the standard method for entering text on your phone. Regular method cycles through the letters and number of the key you press. Tap Extended symbols as shown in the “Character Chart” on page 38. Press 1 A keypad key one or more times 2 Keypad keys...
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When you enter text with the functions change: Character appears at insertion point. DELETE Press ) to delete character to When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter see: If you want a different word (such as keypad keys to enter the remaining characters.
Character Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with the method. Extended . 1 ? ! , @ _ & ~ : ; " - ( ) ' ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ = > < # § a b c 2 ä...
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• The first character of every sentence is capitalised. If necessary, press before the cursor moves to the next position. • If you enter or edit information and do not want to save the changes, press Using iTAP™ Method iTAP™ software provides a predictive text entry method that lets you enter a word using a single keypress per letter.
Entering Words In a text entry screen, you can press An indicator tells you which method is active (see page 30). If method is not available as the see page 43. Press 1 Keypad keys (one press per letter) left or right SELECT If you enter a word your phone does not recognise, the phone stores it to use as one of your word options.
Using Symbol Method In a text entry screen, press see the (symbol) indicator in the status bar. Press 1 Keypad keys (one press per symbol) left or right SELECT Symbol Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with symbol method.
$ £ ¥ # % * + - x * / = > < # § enter a space (hold to enter a return) change text entry method (hold for default) Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone.
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Press in any text entry screen to change to one of the following entry methods: The primary text entry method (see Primary below to set) Enter numbers only (see page 42). Numeric Enter symbols only (see page 41). Symbol The secondary text entry method (see Secondary below to set) Alternatively, you can select a text entry method in any text entry...
Using the Smart Key The smart key gives you another way to perform many Smart basic phone functions. It anticipates the next action you are likely to perform. For example, when you highlight a menu item, you can press the smart key to select it. You can use the smart key to make and end calls, turn features on and off, and open your contacts list.
Setting Phone Ring Style Press 1 volume keys 2 smart key 3 volume keys Adjusting Voice Call Diverting Tip: You must store a diverting number to use this feature. See page 67. Press 1 volume keys 2 smart key 3 volume keys Return an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls and displays in the external display.
Using the Handsfree Speaker When you activate your phone’s integrated handfree speaker, you can talk to the other party without holding the phone to your ear. Press ) to turn the handfree speaker on or off during a SPEAKER call. A loud alert confirms activation/deactivation. When you turn the handfree speaker on, your phone displays in the home screen.
You can make emergency calls on your phone even when it is locked. See page 57. Locking Your Phone Manually Find the Feature Press 1 keypad keys Unlocking Your Phone Tip: Your phone’s unlock code is originally set to 1234 at the factory.
If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password Note: Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234, and the 6-digit security code is originally set to 000000 at the factory. Vodafone may have reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number before you receive your phone.
Recording a Voice Name When creating a contacts, scroll to Press and release the voice key and say the entry’s name (in 2 seconds). When prompted, press and release the voice key and repeat the name. Press Note: This option is not available for entries stored on the SIM card.
Setting Up Your Phone Storing Your Name and Phone Number To store or edit user name and phone number information on your SIM card: Find the Feature Shortcut: Press and phone number. If you do not know your phone number, contact Vodafone. Setting the Time and Date You must set the time and date to use the calendar.
Press SELECT Each ring style contains settings for specific event alerts, ringer ID, and ringer and keypad volume. To change these settings, press > > Settings Ring Styles Setting Answer Options You can use additional, alternative methods to answer an incoming call: Multi-key Open To Answer...
Press CHANGE up or down SELECT CHANGE SELECT BACK Setting a Screen Saver Image You can set a photo, picture or animation as a screen saver image. The screen saver image is displayed when the flip is open and no activity is detected for a period of time.
Press CHANGE up or down SELECT CHANGE SELECT BACK Setting Display Contrast Find the Feature Setting Display Colour You can select the colour palette that your phone uses to display indicators, highlights, and soft key labels. Find the Feature scroll to Picture open the picture viewer scroll to a picture/animation...
Adjusting the Backlight You can set the amount of time that the display and keypad backlights remain on, or turn off backlights to extend battery life. Find the Feature 54 - Setting Up Your Phone > > Settings Initial Setup >...
Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page Changing the Active Line Change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number. Note: This feature is available only for dual-line enabled SIM cards.
Using Automatic Redial When you receive a busy signal, your phone displays Call Failed, Number Busy With automatic redial, your phone automatically redials the number. When the call goes through, your phone rings or vibrates one time, displays connects the call. You must turn on automatic redial to use the feature.
Outgoing Calls You can show or hide your phone number as an ID for the calls that you make. Find the Feature You can override the default caller ID setting when you make a call. While dialling (with digits visible in the display): Press >...
Press 1 keypad keys Dialling International Numbers Press and hold for the country from which you are calling. Viewing Recent Calls Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialled, even if the calls did not connect. The lists are sorted from newest to oldest entries.
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Press VIEW can include the following options: Last Calls Menu Option Store Delete Delete All Hide ID Show ID Send Message Add Digits Attach Number Talk then Fax call the entry’s number Tip: Press and hold seconds to send the number as DTMF tones during a call.
Returning an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays: • the (missed call) indicator • , where X Missed Calls Press VIEW Using the Notepad Your phone stores the most recent string of digits entered on the keypad in a temporary memory location called the notepad.
Attaching a Number While dialling (with digits visible in the display): Press > Attach Number Calling With Speed Dial Each entry you store in your contacts list is assigned a unique speed dial number that identifies the location where the entry is stored in phone memory or on the SIM card.
Using Voicemail Voicemail messages that you receive are stored by Vodafone. To listen to your messages, you must call your voicemail phone number. Note: Contact Vodafone for additional information about using this feature. Listening to Voicemail Messages Find the Feature The phone calls your voicemail phone number.
Using Call Waiting When you are on a call, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you have received a second call. Press SWITCH LINK > End Call on Hold You must turn on call waiting to use the feature. To turn call waiting on or off: Find the Feature Putting a Call On Hold...
Announce the Call Transfer Find the Feature Press 1 keypad keys SELECT Do Not Announce the Call Transfer Find the Feature Press 1 keypad keys 64 - Calling Features > Hold dial the number where you are transferring the call call the number and speak to the person who answers open the menu...
Phone Features Main Menu This is the standard main menu layout. Menu organisation and feature names may vary on your phone. Not all features may be available for all users. My Items • Pictures • Sounds • Videos • Themes •...
Feature Quick Reference Use this chapter to locate features on your phone that are not described in this guide. Calling Features Feature Description Conference During a call: Call press Call Diverting Set up or cancel call diverting: Call Barring Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: >...
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Feature Description Store Highlight an object in a Message message, then: Objects Messenger Feature Log In Find Others Online Start Conversation Open Active Conversation Conversation Log Out 68 - Phone Features > Store Description Log in to instant messaging: > Applications >...
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Chat Feature Description Start Chat Start a new chat session: Receive When you receive a chat Chat request: Request Press End Chat During a chat session: Email Feature Description Send Email Send an email message: Message > New Email Receive Read a new email message that Email you have received:...
Feature Description Dial Number Call a number stored in the contacts list: Voice Dial Voice dial a number stored in the Number contacts list: Press and release the voice key, and say the entry’s name (in 2 seconds) Set Ringer ID Assign a distinctive ringer alert to a for Entry contact:...
Feature Description Set Primary Set the primary number for a contact Number with multiple numbers: Set Category Set contacts list category view: View Set Category Set a distinctive light pattern to be Light ID displayed when you receive calls from contacts in a specific category: Note: This option is not available for entries stored on the SIM card.
Feature Description Ring Volume Set ringer volume: > Ring Volume Keypad Set keypad keypress volume: Volume > Key Volume Clock View Display an analogue clock or digital time readout in the home screen: > Clock Menu View Display the main menu as graphic icons or as a text-based list: >...
Menu Features Feature Description Language Set menu language: Master Reset all options except unlock code, Reset security code, lifetime timer: Master Reset all options except unlock code, Clear security code, lifetime timer. Clear all user settings and entries except SIM card information: Dialling Features Feature...
Call Monitoring Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing ringing. The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by Vodafone.
Feature Description Auto Answer Automatically answer calls (car kit or when connected to a car kit or headset) headset: > Auto Answer Ringer Set phone or headset to sound Options the call alert: (headset) > Ringer Options Voice Dial Enable voice dial with headset (headset) send/end key: Auto...
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Feature Description Receive Connect your phone to the Data or Fax device, then answer the call through the device application Talk Then Connect your phone to the device, enter the number, press to make the call Bluetooth™ Wireless Connections Feature Description Make Phone Allow an unknown Bluetooth...
Network Features Feature Description Network View network information and Settings adjust network settings: Personal Organiser Features Feature Description Add an event to the calendar: Calendar Event View View or edit event details: Calendar Event Event View event reminder: Reminder VIEW Dismiss event reminder: EXIT Set Alarm...
Feature Description Create Create a voice record: Voice Press and hold voice key, speak voice Record record, release voice key Note: Recording phone calls is subject to varying laws regarding privacy and recording of conversations. Play Voice Play back a voice record: Record >...
News and Entertainment Feature Description Launch Micro- Start a micro-browser Browser session: > Download Download a picture, sound, or Objects from phone theme from a Web Web Page page: highlight the file, press SELECT Web Sessions Select or create a Web session: >...
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Feature Description Manage Manage pictures and Pictures animations: Manage Manage ring tones, sounds that you Sounds have composed or downloaded: Edit Sounds Edit MIDI-based sound files that you With can use with your phone: MotoMixer or mix file name Create Ring Create ring tones that you can use with Tones your phone:...
Specific Absorption Rate Data This model phone meets international standards for exposure to radio waves Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
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** CENELEC is a European Union standards body. *** Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. 82 - Specific Absorption Rate Data...
[1] year from date of purchase of the Product(s) (Warranty Term). You must inform Motorola of the lack of conformity to the applicable specifications of any of the Products within a period of two (2)
In no event shall Motorola be liable for damages nor loss of data in excess of the purchase price nor for any incidental special or consequential damages* arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, to the full extent such may be disclaimed by law.
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Motorola. Motorola does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the products, accessories, batteries or parts. Motorola will not be responsible in any way for problems or damage caused by any ancillary equipment not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Products, or for operation of Motorola equipment with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty.
What is not covered by the warranty This warranty is not valid if the defects are due to damage, misuse, tampering, neglect or lack of care and in case of alterations or repair carried out by unauthorised persons. 1. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.
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Note: The talk-time, stand-by time and total life cycle of a Motorola rechargeable battery for your Personal Communicator will depend on usage conditions and network configurations. As a consumable product, the specifications indicate that you should be able to obtain optimum performance for your Motorola Personal Communicator within the first six months from date of purchase and up-to (200) charges.
Index accessories 15 accessory 45 accessory connector port 1 active line indicator 28, 29 alarm clock 77 alert defined 50 downloading 68, 79 setting 71 turning off 20, 57 animation downloading 68, 79 screen saver 52 viewing 80 wallpaper 51 answering a call 21, 51 application, locking and unlocking 78...
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international access code 58 making 21 received calls list 58 receiving 21 recent calls 58 ring style, setting in external display 45 speakerphone 74 storing 58 talk then fax 59 timers 74 transferring 63 unanswered call 45, 60 call diverting setting in external display 45 message Call Failed, Number Busy...
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data call 75, 76 date, setting 50 deleting a call 58 dialled calls list 58 dialling fixed numbers 73 dialling a number 21 display backlight 54 colour 53 contrast 53 description 27 home screen, defined 27 language 73 menu icons, personalising personalising 72 distinctive ringer alert 71 diverting calls 67...
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headset jack 1 feature 59 Hide ID hold a call 63 home keys, personalising 72 home screen 27 selecting clock view 72 in use indicator 28 incoming call diverting 67 message 56 Incoming Call indicators active line 28, 29 battery level 28, 31 GPRS 28, 29 in use 28 location 28...
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my telephone number 21, 50, network settings 77 notepad 60 number storing your number 50 viewing your number 21, 66 numbers, entering 42 1-touch dial setting preference 71 using 61 open to answer 51 optional accessory, defined 15 optional feature, defined 15 passwords.
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wallpaper 51 picture caller ID 3 picture caller ID, setting 23 PIN code changing 46 entering 78 PIN2 code changing 46 power key 1, 20 predictive text entry 39 primary text entry method 42 received calls list 58 recent calls 58 redial automatic redial 56 busy number 55...