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Your text and multimedia message views show conversations, with the TELUS Mobility services you love, and lets your phone is closed (page 8). congratulations The Motorola Rival™ A455 is packed with your messages and replies. • Say it all-Use the keyboard to enter text or emoticons ( ) in text and...• Send fast messages-Open the slider and use shortcut keys to www.motorola.ca/A455support. To learn even more, go to send IM ( ) or text messages ( )-see page 19. Caution: Before using your phone for the first time, please read the important legal and safety information at ...
Your text and multimedia message views show conversations, with the TELUS Mobility services you love, and lets your phone is closed (page 8). congratulations The Motorola Rival™ A455 is packed with your messages and replies. • Say it all-Use the keyboard to enter text or emoticons ( ) in text and...• Send fast messages-Open the slider and use shortcut keys to www.motorola.ca/A455support. To learn even more, go to send IM ( ) or text messages ( )-see page 19. Caution: Before using your phone for the first time, please read the important legal and safety information at ...
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contents your phone 4 main menu 6 let's go 7 basics 8 home screen 12 calls 14 phonebook 16 messages 19 text entry 22 tips & tricks 23 personalize 25 photos 26 videos 28 music 30 wireless Web 39 Bluetooth™ wireless 40 tools 42 security 44 service & repairs 46 Legal & Safety 47 3
contents your phone 4 main menu 6 let's go 7 basics 8 home screen 12 calls 14 phonebook 16 messages 19 text entry 22 tips & tricks 23 personalize 25 photos 26 videos 28 music 30 wireless Web 39 Bluetooth™ wireless 40 tools 42 security 44 service & repairs 46 Legal & Safety 47 3
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Dialpad Key MicroUSB Port Send Key Make & answer calls. Microphone Open your phone the yourphone important keys & connectors Volume Keys Speaker Key Lock/Unlock Key Avoid accidental key presses. your phone and turn it to use the QWERTY keyboard! Back Key Camera Key End Key Turn on/off, hang up , down, left, or right. 4 Center Select Key Open menu & select. Directional Key Scroll up , exit menus. Voice Key Press for voice dial, hold for voice record.
Dialpad Key MicroUSB Port Send Key Make & answer calls. Microphone Open your phone the yourphone important keys & connectors Volume Keys Speaker Key Lock/Unlock Key Avoid accidental key presses. your phone and turn it to use the QWERTY keyboard! Back Key Camera Key End Key Turn on/off, hang up , down, left, or right. 4 Center Select Key Open menu & select. Directional Key Scroll up , exit menus. Voice Key Press for voice dial, hold for voice record.
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your phone Fri 12/10/10 12:00 pm Center Select Key Open menu & select. Left Touch Key MInbeosxsage MEeNnuU Contacts Fri 12/10/10 12:00 pm MInbeosxsage MEeNnuU Contacts Right Touch Key To enter text with the keyboard, see page 22. 5
your phone Fri 12/10/10 12:00 pm Center Select Key Open menu & select. Left Touch Key MInbeosxsage MEeNnuU Contacts Fri 12/10/10 12:00 pm MInbeosxsage MEeNnuU Contacts Right Touch Key To enter text with the keyboard, see page 22. 5
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... & Sounds • Camera • Pictures • Video Camera • Videos • Storage Device Tools 7 Settings • Sounds • Display • Phone • Call • USB Mode • Storage Device • Phone Info • App Settings Tools • Bluetooth™ • Voice Commands • Datebook • Alarm Clock • World Clock • Calculator...; Find Videos 6 Call History • Received Calls • Missed Calls • Dialed Calls • All Calls • Timers * Network dependent Standard main menu layout. Your phone's menu may be different. 6
... & Sounds • Camera • Pictures • Video Camera • Videos • Storage Device Tools 7 Settings • Sounds • Display • Phone • Call • USB Mode • Storage Device • Phone Info • App Settings Tools • Bluetooth™ • Voice Commands • Datebook • Alarm Clock • World Clock • Calculator...; Find Videos 6 Call History • Received Calls • Missed Calls • Dialed Calls • All Calls • Timers * Network dependent Standard main menu layout. Your phone's menu may be different. 6
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basics here basics are some basics to get you started turn it on & off (approximately 30 seconds to turn the phone on your phone). make & answer calls To make a call , just press ¯. for a few seconds to unlock the phone, press the Dialpad Key ( ), then enter a phone number and press ¯. To answer a call with the slider closed, press the Lock/Unlock Key (0) on the right side of the phone to turn on /off Press and hold - end calls Press -. 8
basics here basics are some basics to get you started turn it on & off (approximately 30 seconds to turn the phone on your phone). make & answer calls To make a call , just press ¯. for a few seconds to unlock the phone, press the Dialpad Key ( ), then enter a phone number and press ¯. To answer a call with the slider closed, press the Lock/Unlock Key (0) on the right side of the phone to turn on /off Press and hold - end calls Press -. 8
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Press the Directional Key ( ) up, down, left side of your phone when it rings, or change the speaker volume during calls. 9 Press the Volume Keys on page 4) to and highlight menu options. basics volume & directional keys Press the Center Select Key ( ) to select items or perform the function at the bottom center of your phone (shown on the left , or right to scroll to change your ring style from the home screen, silence your display (such as Menu or OK).
Press the Directional Key ( ) up, down, left side of your phone when it rings, or change the speaker volume during calls. 9 Press the Volume Keys on page 4) to and highlight menu options. basics volume & directional keys Press the Center Select Key ( ) to select items or perform the function at the bottom center of your phone (shown on the left , or right to scroll to change your ring style from the home screen, silence your display (such as Menu or OK).
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basics save contacts 1 Open the slider. From the home screen, use the keyboard to enter a phone number. 2 Touch Save. 3 Select Create New Contact by pressing . 4 Select an entry type. 5 Use the keyboard to enter a name and other details for the phone number. 6 Touch Save. 10
basics save contacts 1 Open the slider. From the home screen, use the keyboard to enter a phone number. 2 Touch Save. 3 Select Create New Contact by pressing . 4 Select an entry type. 5 Use the keyboard to enter a name and other details for the phone number. 6 Touch Save. 10
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To send a text message, touch Send Msg, then open the slider to the contact. 3 To search for a contact, touch the first letter of the contact's name. basics call , press ¯. If an entry has more than one phone number, press left or right to choose a number. Tip: When the slider is closed, touch Search, and enter the contact's name. 4 To call or text contacts 1 From the home screen, touch Contacts. 2 Scroll to enter your message. 11
To send a text message, touch Send Msg, then open the slider to the contact. 3 To search for a contact, touch the first letter of the contact's name. basics call , press ¯. If an entry has more than one phone number, press left or right to choose a number. Tip: When the slider is closed, touch Search, and enter the contact's name. 4 To call or text contacts 1 From the home screen, touch Contacts. 2 Scroll to enter your message. 11
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home screen you homescreen can always go home The home screen appears when you turn on the phone or any time you press -. status indicators Status indicators appear at the top of your screen: Status Indicators 1EV❙❙❙❙ ò N Bars indicate how strong your network signal is for standard (1X) and high-speed (EVDO) services. 2 Phone is roaming off your home network Muted Mute is On 9 No service 8 Phone is in TTY mode t In call P Location is On 12
home screen you homescreen can always go home The home screen appears when you turn on the phone or any time you press -. status indicators Status indicators appear at the top of your screen: Status Indicators 1EV❙❙❙❙ ò N Bars indicate how strong your network signal is for standard (1X) and high-speed (EVDO) services. 2 Phone is roaming off your home network Muted Mute is On 9 No service 8 Phone is in TTY mode t In call P Location is On 12
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Press > Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary. 13 home screen A Bars indicate battery strength J Master Volume is Silent All Master Volume is Alarm Only H Master Volume is Vibrate Only i Handsfree speaker is on = Missed call É New message ( New voicemail message h An alarm notification has been set I Bluetooth™ is connected Phone is in airplane mode (page 38) Tip: Your phone can tell you what these symbols mean.
Press > Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary. 13 home screen A Bars indicate battery strength J Master Volume is Silent All Master Volume is Alarm Only H Master Volume is Vibrate Only i Handsfree speaker is on = Missed call É New message ( New voicemail message h An alarm notification has been set I Bluetooth™ is connected Phone is in airplane mode (page 38) Tip: Your phone can tell you what these symbols mean.
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..., press and hold the Speaker Key (h). To end the call, press -. calls it's calls good to call and press ¯ again. Your phone will show Speaker Phone On. Scroll to the entry you want to talk For the basics, see All Calls. Note: You can also use headsets or car kits... with a micro USB (page 4) or Bluetooth™ connection (page 40). Your phone will show Speaker Phone Off. The handsfree speaker won't work when your phone is connected to see page 8. redial a number From the home screen, press ¯ to a handsfree car kit or headset...
..., press and hold the Speaker Key (h). To end the call, press -. calls it's calls good to call and press ¯ again. Your phone will show Speaker Phone On. Scroll to the entry you want to talk For the basics, see All Calls. Note: You can also use headsets or car kits... with a micro USB (page 4) or Bluetooth™ connection (page 40). Your phone will show Speaker Phone Off. The handsfree speaker won't work when your phone is connected to see page 8. redial a number From the home screen, press ¯ to a handsfree car kit or headset...
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..., (such as 911), that you receive voicemail, your phone shows ( and New Voicemail Message. To hear the message, select Listen Now. voicemail When you can call under any circumstances, even when your voicemail with ...the slider closed, press the Dialpad Key ( ), then press and hold 1. 15 When finished, press -. Emergency numbers vary by country. Your phone's pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call an emergency number, open the slider, enter the emergency number...
..., (such as 911), that you receive voicemail, your phone shows ( and New Voicemail Message. To hear the message, select Listen Now. voicemail When you can call under any circumstances, even when your voicemail with ...the slider closed, press the Dialpad Key ( ), then press and hold 1. 15 When finished, press -. Emergency numbers vary by country. Your phone's pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call an emergency number, open the slider, enter the emergency number...
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phonebook speed dial contacts To set a speed dial number for 10-99). 18 To call a speed dial contact: With the slider open and from the home screen, press and hold the speed dial number (for 1-9), or press the first number and press and hold the second number (for a contact: 1 From the home screen, press > c Contacts > Speed Dial. 2 Scroll to a speed dial number and touch Set. 3 Scroll to the contact and press . 4 When your phone asks Set Contact as Speed Dial?, select Yes.
phonebook speed dial contacts To set a speed dial number for 10-99). 18 To call a speed dial contact: With the slider open and from the home screen, press and hold the speed dial number (for 1-9), or press the first number and press and hold the second number (for a contact: 1 From the home screen, press > c Contacts > Speed Dial. 2 Scroll to a speed dial number and touch Set. 3 Scroll to the contact and press . 4 When your phone asks Set Contact as Speed Dial?, select Yes.
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... 4). lock keys & display Press the Lock/Unlock Key (0) on the left (to Vibrate Only and back. To unlock the phone, open the slider, press , or press 0 again. turn handsfree speaker on/ off Open the slider, or press and hold # to switch to change shortcuts, see ... use voice Press the Voice Key (A) (page 4), commands then follow the prompts. 23 use home screen shortcuts Press up, down, or left side of the phone (page 4).
... 4). lock keys & display Press the Lock/Unlock Key (0) on the left (to Vibrate Only and back. To unlock the phone, open the slider, press , or press 0 again. turn handsfree speaker on/ off Open the slider, or press and hold # to switch to change shortcuts, see ... use voice Press the Voice Key (A) (page 4), commands then follow the prompts. 23 use home screen shortcuts Press up, down, or left side of the phone (page 4).
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personalize add personalize your shortcuts, press > 7 Settings > Phone > Shortcuts. To download new games, select Games > Get New. 25 To change your personal touch ringtone Find it: with the slider closed, from the home screen press > 7 Settings > Sounds display settings Find it: with the slider closed , from the home screen press > i Games & Apps To play a game, select it and press . games Find it: with the slider closed , from the home screen, press > 7 Settings > Display shortcuts To use a home screen shortcut, scroll to it .
personalize add personalize your shortcuts, press > 7 Settings > Phone > Shortcuts. To download new games, select Games > Get New. 25 To change your personal touch ringtone Find it: with the slider closed, from the home screen press > 7 Settings > Sounds display settings Find it: with the slider closed , from the home screen press > i Games & Apps To play a game, select it and press . games Find it: with the slider closed , from the home screen, press > 7 Settings > Display shortcuts To use a home screen shortcut, scroll to it .
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Open your phone (page 4). Touch Options to see photos it, capture it, send it! Options Capture Pictures Press the Center Select Key to zoom in and out. See more options. 26 Press left or right to take photos 1 With the slider closed, press the Camera Key (e) on the right side of your 640x480 pictures. Note: Your camera display may look a little different. take a photo. photos see more options.
Open your phone (page 4). Touch Options to see photos it, capture it, send it! Options Capture Pictures Press the Center Select Key to zoom in and out. See more options. 26 Press left or right to take photos 1 With the slider closed, press the Camera Key (e) on the right side of your 640x480 pictures. Note: Your camera display may look a little different. take a photo. photos see more options.
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The picture is in Mass Storage mode (see page 32), the images are listed in the My_Images folder. 27 Note: When the phone is automatically saved: • To view the photo, touch Pictures. • To send the photo, touch Pictures > Options > Send. • To discard the photo, touch Pictures > Options > Delete. photos 2 To take the photo, press the Camera Key (e) or ( ).
The picture is in Mass Storage mode (see page 32), the images are listed in the My_Images folder. 27 Note: When the phone is automatically saved: • To view the photo, touch Pictures. • To send the photo, touch Pictures > Options > Send. • To discard the photo, touch Pictures > Options > Delete. photos 2 To take the photo, press the Camera Key (e) or ( ).
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Note: Your camcorder display may look a little different. Options Rec Videos Press the Center Select Key to zoom in and out. 2 To start recording. Press left or right to start recording, press the Camera Key (e), or . 28 REC 00:00:00 Open your phone (page 4), or press (e) and then press Options > Switch to Camcorder. See more options. videos see videos it, believe it, share it! record videos 1 With the slider closed, press and hold the Camera Key (e) on the right side of your 176x144 videos.
Note: Your camcorder display may look a little different. Options Rec Videos Press the Center Select Key to zoom in and out. 2 To start recording. Press left or right to start recording, press the Camera Key (e), or . 28 REC 00:00:00 Open your phone (page 4), or press (e) and then press Options > Switch to Camcorder. See more options. videos see videos it, believe it, share it! record videos 1 With the slider closed, press and hold the Camera Key (e) on the right side of your 176x144 videos.
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Note: When the phone is in Mass Storage mode (see page 32), the videos are listed in a message, touch the Left Touch Key (Send). • To discard the video, touch the Right Touch Key (Delete). Touch the Right Touch Key (Resume) to temporarily stop recording, press ( ) or the Camera Key (e). • To save the video, press the Center Select Key ( ). • To send the video in the My_Videos folder. 29 videos Touch the Right Touch Key (Pause) to continue. 3 To stop recording.
Note: When the phone is in Mass Storage mode (see page 32), the videos are listed in a message, touch the Left Touch Key (Send). • To discard the video, touch the Right Touch Key (Delete). Touch the Right Touch Key (Resume) to temporarily stop recording, press ( ) or the Camera Key (e). • To save the video, press the Center Select Key ( ). • To send the video in the My_Videos folder. 29 videos Touch the Right Touch Key (Pause) to continue. 3 To stop recording.