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Menu Key Left Soft Key Perform function in lower right display. Power & End Key Turn phone on/off, end calls, exit menu system. 1 Headset Jack 5-Way Navigation Key Scroll through & select menu items. Press center to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! Right Soft Key Perform function in lower left display. Welcome Welcome to select. Volume Keys Answer & Send Key Make & answer calls. We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V188 GSM wireless phone.
Menu Key Left Soft Key Perform function in lower right display. Power & End Key Turn phone on/off, end calls, exit menu system. 1 Headset Jack 5-Way Navigation Key Scroll through & select menu items. Press center to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! Right Soft Key Perform function in lower left display. Welcome Welcome to select. Volume Keys Answer & Send Key Make & answer calls. We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V188 GSM wireless phone.
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... Guide 6 Installing the SIM Card 7 Battery Tips 7 Installing the Battery 8 Charging the Battery 9 Turning Your Phone On 10 Adjusting Volume 11 Making a Call 12 Answering a Call 12 Viewing Your Phone Number 12 Highlight Features 13 USB Connectivity 13 Sending a Multimedia Message 13 Receiving a Multimedia Message 16 Learning to... Use Your Phone 17 Using the Display 17 Using the 5-Way Navigation Key 22 Using Menus 23 Entering Text 25 Using the External ...
... Guide 6 Installing the SIM Card 7 Battery Tips 7 Installing the Battery 8 Charging the Battery 9 Turning Your Phone On 10 Adjusting Volume 11 Making a Call 12 Answering a Call 12 Viewing Your Phone Number 12 Highlight Features 13 USB Connectivity 13 Sending a Multimedia Message 13 Receiving a Multimedia Message 16 Learning to... Use Your Phone 17 Using the Display 17 Using the 5-Way Navigation Key 22 Using Menus 23 Entering Text 25 Using the External ...
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Setting Up Your Phone 42 Setting the Time and Date 42 Setting a Ring Style 42 Setting a Wallpaper Image 43 Setting a Screen Saver Image 44 Setting Display Color 45 Adjusting ... Calling with Speed Dial 53 Calling with 1-Touch Dial 54 Using Voicemail 54 Using Call Waiting 56 Putting a Call On Hold 56 Transferring a Call 57 Phone Features 58 Menu Map 58 Calling Features 60 Messages 60 Instant Messaging 61 4
Setting Up Your Phone 42 Setting the Time and Date 42 Setting a Ring Style 42 Setting a Wallpaper Image 43 Setting a Screen Saver Image 44 Setting Display Color 45 Adjusting ... Calling with Speed Dial 53 Calling with 1-Touch Dial 54 Using Voicemail 54 Using Call Waiting 56 Putting a Call On Hold 56 Transferring a Call 57 Phone Features 58 Menu Map 58 Calling Features 60 Messages 60 Instant Messaging 61 4
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... Features This label identifies an optional network, SIM 032380o card, or subscription-dependent feature that requires an optional Motorola Original ™ accessory. 6 Contact your Motorola wireless phone. Getting Started Getting Started CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in all service providers in the...
... Features This label identifies an optional network, SIM 032380o card, or subscription-dependent feature that requires an optional Motorola Original ™ accessory. 6 Contact your Motorola wireless phone. Getting Started Getting Started CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in all service providers in the...
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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 static electricity, water, or dirt. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message memory. Avoid exposing your SIM card... contains your SIM card. Getting Started 1 2 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 static electricity, water, or dirt. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message memory. Avoid exposing your SIM card... contains your SIM card. Getting Started 1 2 Battery Tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. • Always use Motorola Original batteries and chargers.
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...battery life, it is designed to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you when you notice a change in your vehicle. • It is normal for proper battery disposal. Warning: Never dispose of batteries...purchase a new battery. Installing the Battery Your phone is probably time to gradually wear down and require longer charging times. Getting Started • Never expose batteries to use only Motorola Original™ batteries and accessories. 8 Contact your phone, read the battery safety information in the "Safety...
...battery life, it is designed to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you when you notice a change in your vehicle. • It is normal for proper battery disposal. Warning: Never dispose of batteries...purchase a new battery. Installing the Battery Your phone is probably time to gradually wear down and require longer charging times. Getting Started • Never expose batteries to use only Motorola Original™ batteries and accessories. 8 Contact your phone, read the battery safety information in the "Safety...
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Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery as described below. Getting Started 1 2 3 Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. 9
Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery as described below. Getting Started 1 2 3 Charging the Battery New batteries are shipped partially charged. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. 9
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Tip: You can safely leave the travel charger. This will not damage the battery. Turning Your Phone On Action 1 Press and hold Pfor 2 seconds or until the display turns on. Power & End Key 10 Getting Started Action 1 Plug the travel charger into the bottom of your phone. 2 Plug the other end of the travel charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. 3 When your phone indicates Charge Complete, remove the travel charger connected to your phone after charging is complete.
Tip: You can safely leave the travel charger. This will not damage the battery. Turning Your Phone On Action 1 Press and hold Pfor 2 seconds or until the display turns on. Power & End Key 10 Getting Started Action 1 Plug the travel charger into the bottom of your phone. 2 Plug the other end of the travel charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. 3 When your phone indicates Charge Complete, remove the travel charger connected to your phone after charging is complete.
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... alert by setting your ringer volume to silent alert. Getting Started Action 2 If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code and press OK (+) to unlock the phone. Adjusting Volume Press the up volume key to switch back to vibrate alert, then ring alert. • turn off an incoming call Volume Keys •...; increase or decrease the ringer volume setting when the home screen is disabled and your phone displays SIM Blocked. 3 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press OK (+) to unlock the SIM card.
... alert by setting your ringer volume to silent alert. Getting Started Action 2 If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code and press OK (+) to unlock the phone. Adjusting Volume Press the up volume key to switch back to vibrate alert, then ring alert. • turn off an incoming call Volume Keys •...; increase or decrease the ringer volume setting when the home screen is disabled and your phone displays SIM Blocked. 3 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press OK (+) to unlock the SIM card.
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Numbers. 12 Press 1 N or ANSWER (+) 2P To answer the call end the call and "hang up " the phone when you are finished Answering a Call When you are finished Viewing Your Phone Number To view your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message. While you receive a call, your phone number from the home screen, press M #. Getting Started Making a Call Press To 1 keypad keys dial the phone number 2N make the call 3P end the call and "hang up " the phone when you are on a call, press M > My Tel.
Numbers. 12 Press 1 N or ANSWER (+) 2P To answer the call end the call and "hang up " the phone when you are finished Answering a Call When you are finished Viewing Your Phone Number To view your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message. While you receive a call, your phone number from the home screen, press M #. Getting Started Making a Call Press To 1 keypad keys dial the phone number 2N make the call 3P end the call and "hang up " the phone when you are on a call, press M > My Tel.
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...animations, sounds, or voice records). Find the Feature M > Messages > New Message > New Multimedia Msg Note: Depending on your service provider, your phone's highlight features. USB Connectivity Your phone features a USB port for quick and easy connection to a PC so you can send the multimedia message to other wireless... phone users, and to email addresses. Note: USB data cables and supporting software are sold separately. This section describes some of your phone may list the option shown above as New Picture Msg rather than ...
...animations, sounds, or voice records). Find the Feature M > Messages > New Message > New Multimedia Msg Note: Depending on your service provider, your phone's highlight features. USB Connectivity Your phone features a USB port for quick and easy connection to a PC so you can send the multimedia message to other wireless... phone users, and to email addresses. Note: USB data cables and supporting software are sold separately. This section describes some of your phone may list the option shown above as New Picture Msg rather than ...
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... are finished. 14 Highlight Features 2 OK (-) 3S store the message scroll to a Send To option: • Highlight [One Time Entry] to enter one or more phone numbers and/or email addresses. • Highlight [New Phonebook Entry] to enter a number/address and add it to the list of recipients. Press 1 keypad keys...
... are finished. 14 Highlight Features 2 OK (-) 3S store the message scroll to a Send To option: • Highlight [One Time Entry] to enter one or more phone numbers and/or email addresses. • Highlight [New Phonebook Entry] to enter a number/address and add it to the list of recipients. Press 1 keypad keys...
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... the file indicator/ filename and press VIEW (+) (image file type), PLAY (+) (sound file), or OPEN (+) (object such as you receive an MMS message, your 032380o phone displays the r (message waiting) indicator and a New Message notification, and sounds an alert. To open the message MMS messages that you receive can contain the...
... the file indicator/ filename and press VIEW (+) (image file type), PLAY (+) (sound file), or OPEN (+) (object such as you receive an MMS message, your 032380o phone displays the r (message waiting) indicator and a New Message notification, and sounds an alert. To open the message MMS messages that you receive can contain the...
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... of the display show the current soft key functions. Press the left soft key (-) or 17 You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. 040078o Service Provider Learning to enter the main menu. Using the Display The home screen displays when you can press the menu key (M) to... Use Your Phone PH.BOOK Clock MESSAGE Left Soft Key Label Right Soft Key Label Menu Indicator Note: Your home screen may look different than the display shown...
... of the display show the current soft key functions. Press the left soft key (-) or 17 You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. 040078o Service Provider Learning to enter the main menu. Using the Display The home screen displays when you can press the menu key (M) to... Use Your Phone PH.BOOK Clock MESSAGE Left Soft Key Label Right Soft Key Label Menu Indicator Note: Your home screen may look different than the display shown...
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... using a high-speed 032380o General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection. GPRS allows faster data transfer speeds. Your phone can include: 18 Messaging 4. GPRS 3. Data Transmission 040079o PH.BOOK MESSAGES 9. Battery Level 2. Location Learning to perform the function indicated by the left or right ...
... using a high-speed 032380o General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network connection. GPRS allows faster data transfer speeds. Your phone can include: 18 Messaging 4. GPRS 3. Data Transmission 040079o PH.BOOK MESSAGES 9. Battery Level 2. Location Learning to perform the function indicated by the left or right ...
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...(CSD) call 7 = insecure packet data transfer 6 = insecure application connection 5 = insecure CSD call 4. Active Line Indicator Shows @ or B to Use Your Phone Å = GPRS PDP context Ç = GPRS packet data active available 3. Indicators can include: 8 = 2.5 G home : = 2 G home 9 = 2.5... G roam ; = 2 G roam 5. Learning to indicate the current active 032380o phone line. Roam Indicator Shows when your phone is seeking or using 032380o another network outside your home network. Data Transmission Indicator Shows connection and data transmission status. ...
...(CSD) call 7 = insecure packet data transfer 6 = insecure application connection 5 = insecure CSD call 4. Active Line Indicator Shows @ or B to Use Your Phone Å = GPRS PDP context Ç = GPRS packet data active available 3. Indicators can include: 8 = 2.5 G home : = 2 G home 9 = 2.5... G roam ; = 2 G roam 5. Learning to indicate the current active 032380o phone line. Roam Indicator Shows when your phone is seeking or using 032380o another network outside your home network. Data Transmission Indicator Shows connection and data transmission status. ...
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... Indicators can display in this location. 7. When a Java™ application is active. 032380o Indicators can include: P = IM active _ = busy J = available for phone calls I = available for IM Q = invisible to Use Your Phone A = line 1 active, call divert on E = alarm activated C = line 2 active, call divert on your service provider. Learning to IM X = offline Note: Your...
... Indicators can display in this location. 7. When a Java™ application is active. 032380o Indicators can include: P = IM active _ = busy J = available for phone calls I = available for IM Q = invisible to Use Your Phone A = line 1 active, call divert on E = alarm activated C = line 2 active, call divert on your service provider. Learning to IM X = offline Note: Your...
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... in this location shows the number of characters left on Ñ = location off Learning to the network during an emergency call. Indicators show when your phone is sending location information: Ö = location on the current page (text message), or the message size (multimedia message). 8. Battery Level Indicator 21 Ring Style Indicator... Shows the ring style setting. y = loud ring | = vibrate Ò = silent z = soft ring Ó = vibrate and ring 10. Location Indicator Your phone may be able to send location 032380o information to Use Your...
... in this location shows the number of characters left on Ñ = location off Learning to the network during an emergency call. Indicators show when your phone is sending location information: Ö = location on the current page (text message), or the message size (multimedia message). 8. Battery Level Indicator 21 Ring Style Indicator... Shows the ring style setting. y = loud ring | = vibrate Ò = silent z = soft ring Ó = vibrate and ring 10. Location Indicator Your phone may be able to send location 032380o information to Use Your...
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Using the 5-Way Navigation Key Use the 5-way navigation key (S) to select a highlighted menu item. Press the center select button to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu 5-way Navigation Key system, highlight menu items, change feature settings, and play games. Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when Low Battery displays and the battery alert sounds. Learning to Use Your Phone 22
Using the 5-Way Navigation Key Use the 5-way navigation key (S) to select a highlighted menu item. Press the center select button to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu 5-way Navigation Key system, highlight menu items, change feature settings, and play games. Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when Low Battery displays and the battery alert sounds. Learning to Use Your Phone 22
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Learning to Use Your Phone Press S to scroll to select. Right Soft Key Perform right function. Menu Key Enter menu system. Left Soft Key Perform left , or right. Icon Q É ...
Learning to Use Your Phone Press S to scroll to select. Right Soft Key Perform right function. Menu Key Enter menu system. Left Soft Key Perform left , or right. Icon Q É ...