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HELLOMOTO Introducing your new Motorola V190 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Open menus. Navigate menus. Select menu items. Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Volume Keys Read messages. Smart/PTT Key Go online. Turn on & off, hang up, exit menus.
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Motorola or any third-party software provider, except for the normal, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
feature locator main menu á Phonebook Web Access • Browser Recent Calls • Web Shortcuts • Received Calls • Stored Pages • Dialed Calls • History • Notepad • Go To URL • Call Times * • Browser Setup • Call Cost * •...
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settings menu Personalize Headset • Home Screen • Auto Answer • Main Menu • Voice Dial • Color Style Car Settings • Greeting • Auto Answer • Wallpaper • Auto Handsfree • Screen Saver • Power-Off Delay Ring Styles • Charger Time •...
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.
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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 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
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Facilities Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft Turn off your wireless device whenever instructed to do so by airline staff. If your device offers a flight mode or similar feature, consult airline staff about use in flight.
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• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Responsible driving best practices can be found in the “Wireless Phone Safety Tips” at the end of this guide and/or at the Motorola website: www.motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings...
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If your phone 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 to determine if it has been damaged. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven.
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Symbol Definition Important safety information will follow. 032374o Your battery or phone should not be disposed of in a 032376o fire. Your battery or phone may require recycling in 032375o accordance with local laws. Contact your local regulatory authorities for more information. Your battery or phone should not be thrown in the trash.
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occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions: • Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance EU Conformance with • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
Recycling Information Caring for the Environment by Recycling When you see this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose the product with household waste. Recycling Mobile Phones and Accessories Do not dispose of mobile phones or electrical accessories, such as chargers or headsets, with your household waste.
essentials about this guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: Press M > Recent Calls > Dialed Calls This example shows that, from the home screen, you press M to open the menu. Highlight and select s Recent Calls, then highlight and select Dialed Calls.
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Both your phone and the computer must be turned on, and your computer must have the correct software drivers installed. Cables and software drivers are available in Motorola Original data kits, sold separately. battery tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use.
• New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. • When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature. • When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator. •...
Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your display shows SIM Blocked. Contact your service provider. To turn off your phone, press and hold u for 2 seconds. make a call Enter a phone number and press U to make a call.
main attractions You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! play videos Find it: Press M > Multimedia > Videos > video name The video clip plays: Press up to pause or Status play the video. VIDEO CLIP AREA...
multimedia messages To create a group mailing list, see page 60. For more message features, see page 60. send a multimedia message A Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message contains pages with text and media objects (including pictures, animations, or sounds). You can send the multimedia message to other MMS-capable phones, and to email addresses.
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To enter a new number or email address, highlight [New Number] or [New Email Address] and press the center key s. 4 To send the message, press the SEND key. Before you send a message, press M to choose Save to Drafts, Abort Message, or open Message Options (such as message Subject or CC addresses).
To transfer data between your phone and computer, you must install the software included with the Motorola Original data kit. See the data kit user’s guide for more information. To make data and fax calls through a connected computer, see page 69.
basics See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. display The home screen shows when you turn on the phone. To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and U. Note: Your home screen may look different from the one below, depending on your service provider.
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Status indicators can show at the top of the home screen: 1. Signal 9. Battery Service Provider Strength Level 12/31/05 2. GPRS 8. Ring Style 12:00 Information from your 3. PTT / Data 7. Message Service Provider 4. Roam SETUP H... SETTINGS 6.
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4 Roam Indicator – Shows when your phone is seeking or using a network outside your home network. Indicators can include: : = 2G home ; = 2G roam 8 = 2.5G home 9 = 2.5G roam 5 Active Line Indicator – Shows ? to indicate an active call, or >...
8 Ring Style Indicator – Shows the ring style setting. y = loud ring Ó = vibrate then ring z = soft ring Ò = silent | = vibrate 9 Battery Level Indicator – Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when your phone shows Low Battery.
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The following menu icons may be available, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. menu features n Phonebook á Web Access s Recent Calls h Multimedia e Messages ã IM É Tools w Settings Q Games & Apps K Chat Note: Your Instant Messaging (IM) menu icon may be different from the icon in the table, depending on your...
• In a numbered list, press a number key to highlight an option. • In an alphabetized list, press a key repeatedly to cycle through its letters and highlight the closest matching list option. • When an option has a list of possible settings, scroll left or right to select the setting.
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Press # in a text entry view to select an entry mode: entry modes j or g Your Primary text entry mode can be set to any iTAP™ j or tap g mode. p or m Your Secondary text entry mode can be set to any iTAP p or tap m mode, or set to None if you don’t want a secondary entry mode.
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For example, if you press 7 7 6 4, your display shows: Press up to accept ín Program. Prog Press right to highlight another Prog Proh Press the DELETE combination. DELETE SELECT key to delete Press * to the last letter. enter Prog and Press the SELECT key to a space.
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To enter text in tap mode, press a keypad key repeatedly to cycle through the letters and number on the key. Repeat this step to enter each letter. For example, if you press 8 one time, your display shows: After Character displays at 2 seconds,...
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When you enter three or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter prog your display might show: Character Press íg displays at right to accept Prog Program, or insertion point.
symbol mode Press # in a text entry view until you see [. Press a keypad key to show its symbols at the bottom of the display. Highlight the symbol you want, then press the SELECT key. volume Press the volume keys to: •...
external display When your phone is closed, the external display shows the time and indicates phone status, incoming calls, and other events. For a list of phone status indicators, see page 27. handsfree speaker You can use your phone’s handsfree speaker to make calls without holding the phone to your ear.
If you forget other codes: If you forget your security code, SIM PIN code, or PIN2 code, contact your service provider. lock & unlock phone You can lock your phone to keep others from using it. To lock or unlock your phone, you need the 4-digit unlock code. To manually lock your phone: Press M >...
customize ring style Each ring style profile uses a different set of sounds or vibrations for incoming calls and other events. Here are the profiles you can choose: y Loud | Vibrate Ò Silent z Soft Ó Vibe then Ring The ring style profile’s indicator shows at the top of your home screen.
Tip: If you want a ring that sets you apart, you can use an MP3 sound file. To download files, see page 73. ring & event lights Your phone has a light just below the external display that can pulse for incoming calls or messages, or while you charge your battery.
analog clock, you must turn off the headlines. Press M > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen > Headlines > Off. wallpaper Set a photo, picture, or animation as a wallpaper (background) image in your home screen. Find it: Press M > Settings > Personalize > Wallpaper options Picture Select an image for your wallpaper, or None for no...
display appearance To choose the colors that your phone uses for indicators, highlights, and soft key labels: Press M > Settings > Personalize > Color Style. To save battery life, your backlight turns off when you’re not using your phone. The backlight turns back on when you open the flip or press any key.
calls To make and answer calls, see page 21. turn off a call alert You can press the volume keys to turn off a call alert before answering the call. recent calls Your phone keeps lists of incoming and outgoing calls, even for calls that didn’t connect.
options Store Create a phonebook entry with the number in the No. field. Store does not appear if the number is already stored. Delete Delete the entry. Delete All Delete all entries in the list. Hide ID/Show ID Hide or show your caller ID for the next call.
rings or vibrates one time, shows Redial Successful, and connects the call. return a call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and shows X Missed Calls, where X is the number of missed calls. 1 Press the VIEW key to see the received calls list. 2 Highlight the call you want to return, then press U.
call waiting When you’re on a call, you’ll hear an alert if you receive a second call. Press U to answer the new call. • To switch between calls, press the SWITCH key. • To connect the two calls, press the LINK key. •...
emergency calls Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911 or 112, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Note: Emergency numbers vary by country. Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference...
Find it: Press M > Settings > Initial Setup > 1 Touch Dial > Phone, SIM, or Fixed Dial To add a new phonebook entry, see page 56. To edit the Speed No. for a phonebook entry, press M > Phonebook, highlight the entry, and press M >...
push to talk (PTT) Push to Talk (PTT) lets you talk walkie-talkie style with other PTT subscribers. You can talk to one person or a group. PTT and the other related features indicated are network and subscription dependent features, and are not available in all areas.
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To end the call, press u. If nobody speaks for 20 seconds, the call ends. To send a PTT alert instead of a standard PTT call, highlight a PTT contact in PTT Contacts and press the ALERT key. The contact’s phone rings or vibrates, and the contact can speak first.
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To store a contact, press PTT key M > Add. Enter the contact’s Name and phone number (No.), then press the DONE key. Your network stores the contact and your phone returns to the PTT Contacts list with the new contact shown. To create a group of contacts that you can call at the same time, press PTT key M >...
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Icons in the PTT contact and group lists indicate if someone is online (C, D) or offline (B, A). They also tell you if a contact is blocked j (highlight the contact and press M > Block or Unblock). To set an online alert o to tell you when a contact comes online, highlight the contact and press M >...
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options Open To From the home screen, the PTT key can open the PTT menu (Main Menu), or your contacts list sorted by name (Top of List), or most recent call (Last Call). Sort by Sort your contacts and groups by Name, online Status, or call Frequency.
other features advanced calling features conference call During a call: Dial next number, press U, press the LINK key. transfer a call During a call: M > Transfer, dial transfer number, press U attach a phone Dial an area code or prefix for a number phonebook number, then: M >...
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features restrict calls Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: M > Settings > Security > Restrict Calls call barring Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: M > Settings > Security > Call Barring TTY calls Set up your phone for use with an optional TTY device: M >...
features DTMF tones Activate DTMF tones: M > Settings > Initial Setup > DTMF To send DTMF tones during a call, just press number keys or highlight a number in the phonebook or recent calls lists and press M > Send Tones. phonebook features add new entry M >...
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features record a When creating a phonebook entry, voice name highlight Voice Name and press the RECORD key. Press the RECORD key again and say the entry’s name (within 2 seconds). When prompted, press the RECORD key and repeat the name. Note: The Voice Name option isn’t available in entries stored on the SIM card.
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features set picture ID Assign a photo or picture to show when for entry you receive a call from an entry: M > Phonebook > entry M > Edit > Picture > picture name Note: The Picture option isn’t available in entries stored on the SIM card.
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features set category Turn on or off the ring light for calls from light ID entries in a category: M > PhonebookM > Categories, highlight the category, press M > Edit > Light ID For more about ring lights, see page 40. Note: The Category option isn’t available in entries stored on the SIM card.
features create group You can put several phonebook entries in mailing list a group mailing list, then send a multimedia message to the list. To create a list: M > Phonebook M > New > Mailing List You can select the list name as an address for multimedia messages.
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features R > Create Message > New Short Msg send text message R > Create Message > New Voice Msg send voice message To record the voice message, press the RECORD key, speak, then press the STOP key. Your phone inserts the voice recording into a message and lets you enter email addresses or phone numbers to receive the message.
features store text To store incoming text messages messages on on your SIM card, press: your SIM card R M > Inbox Setup > Text Msg Setup > Store To > SIM browser Read messages received by your messages micro-browser: R >...
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features open active From your Contact List, highlight a conversation name in Conversations, press the VIEW key. From the conversation view: conversation M > End Conversation log out Select Log Out from the IM Online menu. M > IM > IM Account create or change IM Select an IM account, or select New...
features set alerts for When a special contact comes contacts online, your phone can ring or vibrate. Highlight the contact in the Contact List and press M > Set Online Alert. set IM ring Select a ring or vibration for new style IM messages and contact alerts.
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features activate ringer Activate ringer IDs assigned to phonebook entries and categories: M > Settings > Ring Styles > style Detail > Ringer IDs M > Settings > Ring Styles > style Detail ring volume > Ring Volume M > Settings > Ring Styles > style Detail keypad volume >...
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features show/hide Show or hide menu feature icons in the menu icons home screen: M > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys > Icons Note: This option is not available if your home screen shows scrolling headlines from your service provider. change home Change the features for the soft keys and keys...
features master clear Erase all downloaded files and clear all settings and entries you made except SIM card information, unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Master Clear Caution: Master clear erases all information you have entered (including phonebook and datebook entries) and content you have...
features in-call timer Show time or cost information during a call: M > Settings > In-Call Setup > In-Call Timer call cost Show call cost trackers: M > Recent Calls > Call Cost handsfree Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas.
features power-off Set the phone to stay on for a delay (car kit) specified time after the ignition is switched off: M > Settings > Car Settings > Power-Off Delay charger time Charge the phone for a specified (car kit) time after the ignition is switched off: M >...
features using sync You can call an Internet server and synchronize your phonebook and datebook entries with the server. To set up an Internet sync partner, press M > Settings > Sync > [New Entry]. Enter the server details, including Server URL (you can omit http://) and Data Path (the folder below the URL where your data is stored).
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features turn off alarm When an alarm happens: To turn off the alarm, press the DISABLE key or u. To set an 8 minute delay, press the SNOOZE key. M > Tools > Datebook, highlight the day, add new press s, press M > New datebook event see datebook...
security features SIM PIN Lock or unlock the SIM card: M > Settings > Security > SIM PIN Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your display shows SIM Blocked.
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features manage Manage ring tones and music that you sounds have downloaded or composed: M > Multimedia > Sounds create ring Create ring tones that you can use with tones your phone: M > Multimedia > Sounds > [New iMelody] Just press L.
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features start game or Start a Java™ game or application: application M > Games & Apps, highlight the game or application, press the SELECT key other features...
If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Specific Absorption Rate Data The model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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2. AThe SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
United States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer and professional two-way radios (excluding commercial, government or industrial radios) that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service, Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other...
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Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of Non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
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Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated;...
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This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
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You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem;...
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Motorola software. Motorola software may only be copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products associated with such Motorola software. No other use, including without limitation disassembly of such Motorola software or exercise of the exclusive rights reserved for Motorola, is permitted.
index call answer 21, 42 accessories 17, 68 end 21 accessory connector port 1 make 21, 56 active line indicator 28 call barring 55 active line, changing 55 call forward indicator 28 alarm clock 70, 71 call forwarding 54 alert call timers 67, 68 lights 40 call waiting 46...
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dialed calls 43 display 26, 42 handsfree speaker 37 download media objects headlines 65 61, 73 headset 68 drafts folder 24 headset jack 1 DTMF tones 44, 56 hold a call 45 home screen 26, 66 earpiece volume 36 email address 56 IM 62 emergency number 47 IM indicators 28...
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lock number. See phone number application 72 numeric entry mode 35 phone 38 SIM card 72 Low Battery message 29 1-touch dial 47 open to answer 42 optional accessory 17 make a call 21, 56 optional feature 17 master clear 67 master reset 66 menu 29, 64, 65 passwords.
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speed dial 54 store your number 21 quick dial 55 symbol entry mode 36 synchronizing 70 received calls 43 recent calls 43 tap text entry mode 33 redial 44 telephone number. See reminders 65 phone number restrict calls 55 text entry 31 return a call 45 text message 61, 62 ring lights 40...
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voicemail 48 voicemail message indicator 28, 48 volume 36, 65 wallpaper 41 warranty 78 Web pages 73 Web sessions 73 your phone number 21 U.S. patent Re. 34,976 index...