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.... Send Key Make & answer calls, view recent calls list. We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola A840 wireless phone. Flip closed: toggle through menus & lists, set feature values.In menus, press K to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! Power/End Key Turn phone on external display. 5-Way Navigation Key Scroll through ring styles, show phone status on /off, end phone calls, exit menus. 1 Camera Key Right Soft Key Perform functions identified by left display prompt. record voice records, contacts, & shortcut names. CLR Key Clear key. Camera Key...
.... Send Key Make & answer calls, view recent calls list. We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola A840 wireless phone. Flip closed: toggle through menus & lists, set feature values.In menus, press K to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! Power/End Key Turn phone on external display. 5-Way Navigation Key Scroll through ring styles, show phone status on /off, end phone calls, exit menus. 1 Camera Key Right Soft Key Perform functions identified by left display prompt. record voice records, contacts, & shortcut names. CLR Key Clear key. Camera Key...
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Camera Key External Display Feature Take Photo Send Photo Description Press the camera key to activate the camera, point lens at subject, press CAPTURE (+) to a phone number: Press STORE (+) 032380o > Send in Message 2 TransFlash Memory Card Camera Light Shines a brief burst of light for photos that require extra light. Send photo to take a photo. Headset Jack Camera Lens Take photos to send to others & use on your phone. Check It Out!
Camera Key External Display Feature Take Photo Send Photo Description Press the camera key to activate the camera, point lens at subject, press CAPTURE (+) to a phone number: Press STORE (+) 032380o > Send in Message 2 TransFlash Memory Card Camera Light Shines a brief burst of light for photos that require extra light. Send photo to take a photo. Headset Jack Camera Lens Take photos to send to others & use on your phone. Check It Out!
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... Guide 8 Installing the SIM Card 9 Battery Tips 10 Installing the Battery 11 Charging the Battery 12 Installing and Removing the TransFlash Memory Card 13 Turning On Your Phone 15 Adjusting Volume 16 Making a Call 16 Answering a Call 18 Changing the Call Alert 19 Viewing Your Phone Number 19 Highlight Features 20 Taking a Photo 20 Receiving a Multimedia Message (CDMA Only 24 TTY Operation (CDMA Only 24 Learning to Use Your Phone 27 Using the Display 27 Using the 5-Way Navigation Key 30 Using Menus 30 Entering Text 33 Using...
... Guide 8 Installing the SIM Card 9 Battery Tips 10 Installing the Battery 11 Charging the Battery 12 Installing and Removing the TransFlash Memory Card 13 Turning On Your Phone 15 Adjusting Volume 16 Making a Call 16 Answering a Call 18 Changing the Call Alert 19 Viewing Your Phone Number 19 Highlight Features 20 Taking a Photo 20 Receiving a Multimedia Message (CDMA Only 24 TTY Operation (CDMA Only 24 Learning to Use Your Phone 27 Using the Display 27 Using the 5-Way Navigation Key 30 Using Menus 30 Entering Text 33 Using...
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... Phone 57 Setting Time and Date 57 Setting an Alert Style 57 Setting Answer Options 58 Setting a Wallpaper Image 58 Setting a Screen Saver Image 59 Setting Display Color 60 Setting Phone Greeting 61 Adjusting the Backlight 61 Setting Display Contrast 61 Setting Display Brightness 61 Hiding or Showing Location Information 61 Conserving Battery Power 62 Calling Features 63 Redialing a Number 63 Using Automatic Redial 63 Turning Off a Call Alert 64 Using Caller ID 64 Calling an Emergency Number 65 Viewing Recent Calls...
... Phone 57 Setting Time and Date 57 Setting an Alert Style 57 Setting Answer Options 58 Setting a Wallpaper Image 58 Setting a Screen Saver Image 59 Setting Display Color 60 Setting Phone Greeting 61 Adjusting the Backlight 61 Setting Display Contrast 61 Setting Display Brightness 61 Hiding or Showing Location Information 61 Conserving Battery Power 62 Calling Features 63 Redialing a Number 63 Using Automatic Redial 63 Turning Off a Call Alert 64 Using Caller ID 64 Calling an Emergency Number 65 Viewing Recent Calls...
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... number of the person you are calling. 4 Press N to make the call. Press to answer the call message. Tip: When the phone flip is required. 2 Enter the country code for the country from which you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call . (To activate, press M > Settings > In-Call Setup > Answer Options > Open to end the call . Action 1 Press N to answer. 2 Press P to Answer.) 18 Answering a Call When you are on the North American dialing...
... number of the person you are calling. 4 Press N to make the call. Press to answer the call message. Tip: When the phone flip is required. 2 Enter the country code for the country from which you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call . (To activate, press M > Settings > In-Call Setup > Answer Options > Open to end the call . Action 1 Press N to answer. 2 Press P to Answer.) 18 Answering a Call When you are on the North American dialing...
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... shown on a call, press M > My Tel. While you want: Loud, Soft, Vibrate, Vibe then Ring, and Silent. Viewing Your Phone Number To view your phone number from silent alert to vibrate and then to the lowest alert volume setting. The alert styles are on the external display. Getting Started Note: If the phone is locked, you must unlock it to answer the call alert volume, then switch to vibrate and, finally, silent...
... shown on a call, press M > My Tel. While you want: Loud, Soft, Vibrate, Vibe then Ring, and Silent. Viewing Your Phone Number To view your phone number from silent alert to vibrate and then to the lowest alert volume setting. The alert styles are on the external display. Getting Started Note: If the phone is locked, you must unlock it to answer the call alert volume, then switch to vibrate and, finally, silent...
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... memory remains for the camera to be captured. 23 The Pictures Menu can include the following options: Option Go To Pictures Auto-Timed Capture Delete All Pictures Setup Switch Storage Device View Free Space Light Adjust Contrast Image Style Capture Title Description View pictures and photos stored on phone memory (Phone). Open the setup menu to access the Pictures Menu. Save the picture on memory card, if available, or on your phone. Highlight Features Pictures Menu Options When the camera is active, press M to adjust picture settings. Delete all pictures...
... memory remains for the camera to be captured. 23 The Pictures Menu can include the following options: Option Go To Pictures Auto-Timed Capture Delete All Pictures Setup Switch Storage Device View Free Space Light Adjust Contrast Image Style Capture Title Description View pictures and photos stored on phone memory (Phone). Open the setup menu to access the Pictures Menu. Save the picture on memory card, if available, or on your phone. Highlight Features Pictures Menu Options When the camera is active, press M to adjust picture settings. Delete all pictures...
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... home screen, you how to select a menu feature, starting from the home screen, as follows: Find the Feature M > Multimedia > Pictures This example shows that may appear in the bottom left and right corners of the display. Learning to select the functions listed in the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. Menu Icon Feature n Phonebook U Messages á Web Access w Settings m Phone Status Menu Icon s ] h É Feature Recent Calls...
... home screen, you how to select a menu feature, starting from the home screen, as follows: Find the Feature M > Multimedia > Pictures This example shows that may appear in the bottom left and right corners of the display. Learning to select the functions listed in the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. Menu Icon Feature n Phonebook U Messages á Web Access w Settings m Phone Status Menu Icon s ] h É Feature Recent Calls...
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Using Numeric Method In a text entry screen, press # to add new words. enter the highlighted combination 41 Learning to Use Your Phone fill memory space for unrecognized words, your phone deletes the oldest words to switch entry methods until the [ (symbol) indicator displays. Using Symbol Method In a text entry screen, press # to another entry method. Press keypad keys to enter the numbers you want lock a highlighted combination You can press keypad keys to add more symbols to the...
Using Numeric Method In a text entry screen, press # to add new words. enter the highlighted combination 41 Learning to Use Your Phone fill memory space for unrecognized words, your phone deletes the oldest words to switch entry methods until the [ (symbol) indicator displays. Using Symbol Method In a text entry screen, press # to another entry method. Press keypad keys to enter the numbers you want lock a highlighted combination You can press keypad keys to add more symbols to the...
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... unlock code unlock your phone Learning to Use Your Phone Setting Your Phone to Lock Automatically You can set your phone to lock every time you receive your phone number. Unlocking Your Phone Tip: Your phone's unlock code is originally set to 000000. Many service providers reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number before you turn it off: Find the Feature M > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Automatic Lock > On Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK (+) To enter your unlock code activate automatic lock If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password Note: Your phone...
... unlock code unlock your phone Learning to Use Your Phone Setting Your Phone to Lock Automatically You can set your phone to lock every time you receive your phone number. Unlocking Your Phone Tip: Your phone's unlock code is originally set to 000000. Many service providers reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number before you turn it off: Find the Feature M > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Automatic Lock > On Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK (+) To enter your unlock code activate automatic lock If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password Note: Your phone...
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... phone rings or vibrates 1 time, displays Redial Successful, and then connects the call is successful, your phone continuously attempts to redial for up to use the feature. With automatic redial in a GSM network, your 032380o phone makes up to make and answer calls, see page 16. You must turn automatic redial on automatic redial to 10 redial attempts. To turn on or off: Find the Feature M > Settings > Initial Setup > Auto...
... phone rings or vibrates 1 time, displays Redial Successful, and then connects the call is successful, your phone continuously attempts to redial for up to use the feature. With automatic redial in a GSM network, your 032380o phone makes up to make and answer calls, see page 16. You must turn automatic redial on automatic redial to 10 redial attempts. To turn on or off: Find the Feature M > Settings > Initial Setup > Auto...
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... • Call Times • Data Times • Data Volumes w Settings (see next page) É Tools • Calculator • Datebook • Shortcuts • Voice Records • Alarm Clock U Messages • Create Message • Voicemail • Inbox • Outbox • Quick Text • Drafts • Erase Messages • Message Settings m Phone Status • My Tel. Number • Active Line • Battery Meter • Storage Devices • Other Information ] Get It Now á Web Access h Multimedia • Camera • Pictures • Sounds Phone Features...
... • Call Times • Data Times • Data Volumes w Settings (see next page) É Tools • Calculator • Datebook • Shortcuts • Voice Records • Alarm Clock U Messages • Create Message • Voicemail • Inbox • Outbox • Quick Text • Drafts • Erase Messages • Message Settings m Phone Status • My Tel. Number • Active Line • Battery Meter • Storage Devices • Other Information ] Get It Now á Web Access h Multimedia • Camera • Pictures • Sounds Phone Features...
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...; Call Barring (GSM) • Restrict Calls (CDMA) • SIM PIN (GSM) • New Passwords • Initial Setup • Time and Date • SpeakerPhone • 1-Touch Dial (GSM) • Auto PIN Dial (CDMA) • Auto Redial (CDMA) • Display Timeout • Backlight • TTY Setup (CDMA) • Scroll • Language • Battery Save • Contrast • Brightness • DTMF • Hyphenation • Master Reset • Master Clear • CDMA Settings • Current Network • CDMA Set Mode • Service Tone • Call...
...; Call Barring (GSM) • Restrict Calls (CDMA) • SIM PIN (GSM) • New Passwords • Initial Setup • Time and Date • SpeakerPhone • 1-Touch Dial (GSM) • Auto PIN Dial (CDMA) • Auto Redial (CDMA) • Display Timeout • Backlight • TTY Setup (CDMA) • Scroll • Language • Battery Save • Contrast • Brightness • DTMF • Hyphenation • Master Reset • Master Clear • CDMA Settings • Current Network • CDMA Set Mode • Service Tone • Call...
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... Mailing List Set Ringer ID for Entry Set Category for Entry Set Primary Number PH.BOOK (+) > [New entry] > Phone Number Create a group mailing list as a single phonebook entry: PH.BOOK (+) M > New > Mailing List Assign a distinctive ringer alert to a phonebook entry: PH.BOOK (+) > entry M > Edit > Ringer ID > CHANGE (+) > ringer name Set the category for a phonebook entry: PH.BOOK (+) > entry M > Edit > Category > CHANGE (+) > category name Set the primary number for a phonebook entry with multiple numbers: PH.BOOK (+) > entry M > Set Primary > phone number Phone...
... Mailing List Set Ringer ID for Entry Set Category for Entry Set Primary Number PH.BOOK (+) > [New entry] > Phone Number Create a group mailing list as a single phonebook entry: PH.BOOK (+) M > New > Mailing List Assign a distinctive ringer alert to a phonebook entry: PH.BOOK (+) > entry M > Edit > Ringer ID > CHANGE (+) > ringer name Set the category for a phonebook entry: PH.BOOK (+) > entry M > Edit > Category > CHANGE (+) > category name Set the primary number for a phonebook entry with multiple numbers: PH.BOOK (+) > entry M > Set Primary > phone number Phone...
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...Icons Set Clock Type Language Scroll Master Reset Master Clear Description M > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys Press S to stop or wrap around in menu lists: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Scroll Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Master Reset Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Master Clear Phone Features 88 Set analog or digital time display on home screen: M > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen...
...Icons Set Clock Type Language Scroll Master Reset Master Clear Description M > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys Press S to stop or wrap around in menu lists: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Scroll Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Master Reset Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Master Clear Phone Features 88 Set analog or digital time display on home screen: M > Settings > Personalize > Home Screen...
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... Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: M > Settings > Car Settings > Auto Answer or > Headset > Auto Answer Enable voice dial with headset send/end key: M > Settings > Headset > Voice Dial Automatically route calls to a car kit when connected: M > Settings > Car Settings > Auto Handsfree Set the phone to stay on for a period of time after the ignition is switched off: M > Settings > Car Settings > Power-Off Delay Charge the phone for a period of time after the ignition is switched off: M > Settings > Car Settings > Charger Time Phone Features 91
... Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: M > Settings > Car Settings > Auto Answer or > Headset > Auto Answer Enable voice dial with headset send/end key: M > Settings > Headset > Voice Dial Automatically route calls to a car kit when connected: M > Settings > Car Settings > Auto Handsfree Set the phone to stay on for a period of time after the ignition is switched off: M > Settings > Car Settings > Power-Off Delay Charge the phone for a period of time after the ignition is switched off: M > Settings > Car Settings > Charger Time Phone Features 91
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... call 67 ring alert 29 roam 29 signal strength 28 silent alert 29 soft ring alert 29 text case 35, 36 text entry method 35, 36 transmission 28 vibrate alert 29 vibrate and ring alert 29 voicemail message 71 iTAP software 39 K key end 18 5-way navigation 30 left soft key 27 menu 31 power 15 right soft key 27 send 16, 18, 66 smart 43 volume control 16 keypad answering calls 58 volume, setting...
... call 67 ring alert 29 roam 29 signal strength 28 silent alert 29 soft ring alert 29 text case 35, 36 text entry method 35, 36 transmission 28 vibrate alert 29 vibrate and ring alert 29 voicemail message 71 iTAP software 39 K key end 18 5-way navigation 30 left soft key 27 menu 31 power 15 right soft key 27 send 16, 18, 66 smart 43 volume control 16 keypad answering calls 58 volume, setting...
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... master clear 88 master reset 88 menu entering text 33 language, setting 88 lists 32 navigating 30 using features 32 menu key 31 message cleanup 80 drafts 80 inbox setup 80 outbox 80 reading 79, 80 reminders, turning on/off 87 status 80 text 79 message indicator 29 message waiting indicator 24 missed call indicator 67 Missed Calls message 44, 68 multimedia message receiving 24 my telephone number 19 N notepad 68 number viewing your number 19 numbers, entering 41 O 1-touch dial using 70 open...
... master clear 88 master reset 88 menu entering text 33 language, setting 88 lists 32 navigating 30 using features 32 menu key 31 message cleanup 80 drafts 80 inbox setup 80 outbox 80 reading 79, 80 reminders, turning on/off 87 status 80 text 79 message indicator 29 message waiting indicator 24 missed call indicator 67 Missed Calls message 44, 68 multimedia message receiving 24 my telephone number 19 N notepad 68 number viewing your number 19 numbers, entering 41 O 1-touch dial using 70 open...
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... S screen saver 59 security code changing 46 default 47 forgetting 49 send key 16, 18, 66 shortcuts 87 Show ID feature 67 signal strength indicator 28 silent alert indicator 29 silent alert, setting 43, 57 silent ring alert, setting 19 SIM card defined 9 installing 9 precautions 9 smart key 43 soft keys functions 27 sound managing 97 Speaker On message 46 speakerphone activating 90 automatic answer 91 speed dial 69 changing number 51 standby time, increasing 60, 61 storing a call...
... S screen saver 59 security code changing 46 default 47 forgetting 49 send key 16, 18, 66 shortcuts 87 Show ID feature 67 signal strength indicator 28 silent alert indicator 29 silent alert, setting 43, 57 silent ring alert, setting 19 SIM card defined 9 installing 9 precautions 9 smart key 43 soft keys functions 27 sound managing 97 Speaker On message 46 speakerphone activating 90 automatic answer 91 speed dial 69 changing number 51 standby time, increasing 60, 61 storing a call...
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... text entry method setup 34 text entry method indicator 35, 36 timers 89, 90 transmission indicator 28 travel charger 12 U unlock application 96 phone 47 unlock code bypassing 48 changing 46 106 default 15, 47, 48 entering 15, 47, 48 forgetting 49 V vibrate alert setting 43, 57, 86 turning off 16, 19, 64 vObject, defined 24 voice dial 91 voice dialing Advanced Voice Dialing 82 voicemail 70 voicemail message indicator 71 volume earpiece...
... text entry method setup 34 text entry method indicator 35, 36 timers 89, 90 transmission indicator 28 travel charger 12 U unlock application 96 phone 47 unlock code bypassing 48 changing 46 106 default 15, 47, 48 entering 15, 47, 48 forgetting 49 V vibrate alert setting 43, 57, 86 turning off 16, 19, 64 vObject, defined 24 voice dial 91 voice dialing Advanced Voice Dialing 82 voicemail 70 voicemail message indicator 71 volume earpiece...