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... Motorola digital wireless communications! Menu Key Open a menu when you have chosen the Motorola V173 wireless phone. . Press in the display. Power Connector Port Insert charger. Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as the phone image above. However, all key locations, sequences, and functions remain the same. 1 We are pleased that you see the recently dialed calls. Power/End Key Press & hold to see in idle screen to Send/Answer Key Make & answer calls. Navigation Key Scroll through lists, set volume...
... Motorola digital wireless communications! Menu Key Open a menu when you have chosen the Motorola V173 wireless phone. . Press in the display. Power Connector Port Insert charger. Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as the phone image above. However, all key locations, sequences, and functions remain the same. 1 We are pleased that you see the recently dialed calls. Power/End Key Press & hold to see in idle screen to Send/Answer Key Make & answer calls. Navigation Key Scroll through lists, set volume...
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Contents Menu Map 7 Getting Started 9 Package Content 9 About This Manual 9 Removing and Replacing the Battery Door 10 Changing Your SIM Card and Battery 11 Battery Tips 12 Turning On/Off Your Phone 13 Making and Answering Calls 13 Adjusting the Volume 14 Learning to Use Your Phone 16 Symbols on the Screen 16 Using the Menu 17 Entering Text 18 Folding Back the Phone 20 Setting Up Your Phone 21 Setting the Time and Date 21 Changing Personal Greetings 21 Choosing Alert...
Contents Menu Map 7 Getting Started 9 Package Content 9 About This Manual 9 Removing and Replacing the Battery Door 10 Changing Your SIM Card and Battery 11 Battery Tips 12 Turning On/Off Your Phone 13 Making and Answering Calls 13 Adjusting the Volume 14 Learning to Use Your Phone 16 Symbols on the Screen 16 Using the Menu 17 Entering Text 18 Folding Back the Phone 20 Setting Up Your Phone 21 Setting the Time and Date 21 Changing Personal Greetings 21 Choosing Alert...
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... an Incoming Call 28 Dialing an Emergency Number 28 Dialing International Numbers 29 Inserting Special Characters into Dialing Sequences 29 Viewing the Received Calls, Dialed Calls, or Missed Calls List 30 Returning a Missed Call 31 Entering Numbers in the Notepad 32 Using Voicemail 32 Speed Dialing 33 1-Touch Dialing 34 Using Call Waiting 34 Forwarding a Call 35 Conference Calls 36 Putting a Call on Hold 37 Messages and Chat 38 Sending Messages, Pictures, and Sounds 38 Viewing Message Status 40 Receiving and Reading Messages 40 Using Browser Messages 41 Sending Quick Notes...
... an Incoming Call 28 Dialing an Emergency Number 28 Dialing International Numbers 29 Inserting Special Characters into Dialing Sequences 29 Viewing the Received Calls, Dialed Calls, or Missed Calls List 30 Returning a Missed Call 31 Entering Numbers in the Notepad 32 Using Voicemail 32 Speed Dialing 33 1-Touch Dialing 34 Using Call Waiting 34 Forwarding a Call 35 Conference Calls 36 Putting a Call on Hold 37 Messages and Chat 38 Sending Messages, Pictures, and Sounds 38 Viewing Message Status 40 Receiving and Reading Messages 40 Using Browser Messages 41 Sending Quick Notes...
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Logging into IM 42 Sending and Receiving Instant Messages 44 Setting Your Online Status 45 Setting Up IM 46 Using Chat 47 Start a Chat Session 47 Review Chat History 48 Respond to Chat 49 End a Chat Session 49 Address Book 50 Storing an Address Book Entry 50 Dialing a Address Book Entry 52 Editing a Address Book Entry 53 Sorting and Copying Address Book Entries 54 Checking Capacity 55 Personalizing Your Phone 56 Customizing Menus 56 Redefining...
Logging into IM 42 Sending and Receiving Instant Messages 44 Setting Your Online Status 45 Setting Up IM 46 Using Chat 47 Start a Chat Session 47 Review Chat History 48 Respond to Chat 49 End a Chat Session 49 Address Book 50 Storing an Address Book Entry 50 Dialing a Address Book Entry 52 Editing a Address Book Entry 53 Sorting and Copying Address Book Entries 54 Checking Capacity 55 Personalizing Your Phone 56 Customizing Menus 56 Redefining...
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... or down to access Address Book, right or left to Dialed Calls: press . Exit the menu system: press . 7 Menu Map Main Menu • Messages • Recent Calls • Games • Quick Dial • IM • Chat • Address Book • Media Net • Audio • Alarm Clock • MyMenu • Settings • More • Calculator • Fixed Dial • Service Dial • Stop Watch Note: The Main Menu above represents the standard phone menu layout. You...
... or down to access Address Book, right or left to Dialed Calls: press . Exit the menu system: press . 7 Menu Map Main Menu • Messages • Recent Calls • Games • Quick Dial • IM • Chat • Address Book • Media Net • Audio • Alarm Clock • MyMenu • Settings • More • Calculator • Fixed Dial • Service Dial • Stop Watch Note: The Main Menu above represents the standard phone menu layout. You...
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...; Security • Phone Lock • Fixed Dial* • Call Barring* • SIM PIN • New Passwords • Other Settings* • Personalize • Main Menu • Keys • Greeting * • Banner • Screen Saver • Quick Dial * • Wallpaper • Color Setting • Initial Setup • Time and Date • Power On/Off+ • 1-Touch Dial • Backlight • Scroll • Main menu animation • Language • Battery Save • Contrast • DTMF • TTY Setup • Master Reset • Master Clear • Network...
...; Security • Phone Lock • Fixed Dial* • Call Barring* • SIM PIN • New Passwords • Other Settings* • Personalize • Main Menu • Keys • Greeting * • Banner • Screen Saver • Quick Dial * • Wallpaper • Color Setting • Initial Setup • Time and Date • Power On/Off+ • 1-Touch Dial • Backlight • Scroll • Main menu animation • Language • Battery Save • Contrast • DTMF • TTY Setup • Master Reset • Master Clear • Network...
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... label are optional 032380o network, SIM card, and/or subscription- Getting Started Getting Started CAUTION: Before using the phone for information about availability. dependent features. Optional Accessories Features marked with this guide. 032259o Package Content Your wireless phone comes with a replaceable internal battery and is typically equipped with a charger. Other accessories can customize your service provider for the first time, read the Important Safety...
... label are optional 032380o network, SIM card, and/or subscription- Getting Started Getting Started CAUTION: Before using the phone for information about availability. dependent features. Optional Accessories Features marked with this guide. 032259o Package Content Your wireless phone comes with a replaceable internal battery and is typically equipped with a charger. Other accessories can customize your service provider for the first time, read the Important Safety...
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Install it in your phone by placing it in the SIM card slot located on the back of your phone number, service details and Address Book/ message memory. Getting Started Changing Your SIM Card and Battery Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone beneath the replaceable battery. 11
Install it in your phone by placing it in the SIM card slot located on the back of your phone number, service details and Address Book/ message memory. Getting Started Changing Your SIM Card and Battery Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone beneath the replaceable battery. 11
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... Answering Calls To make a call from the address book, see "Powering Off in Standby or Automatically Turn Off" on or off your SIM card PIN code and press . Press and hold the Power/ End key . If necessary, enter your phone, press and hold DELETE ( ) to erase all digits.) To make the call. (Press DELETE ( ) to make a call , enter the number with the keypad keys, then press to erase the last digit. To answer a call . 13 The default unlock code is disabled and the phone displays SIM Blocked. Getting Started Turning...
... Answering Calls To make a call from the address book, see "Powering Off in Standby or Automatically Turn Off" on or off your SIM card PIN code and press . Press and hold the Power/ End key . If necessary, enter your phone, press and hold DELETE ( ) to erase all digits.) To make the call. (Press DELETE ( ) to make a call , enter the number with the keypad keys, then press to erase the last digit. To answer a call . 13 The default unlock code is disabled and the phone displays SIM Blocked. Getting Started Turning...
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... you have a new voice or text message waiting. An icon here can press the menu key to end calls and exit menus. Press and release to open the system menu. Make and answer calls, and view recent dialed calls. The more bars visible, the greater the charge. _ Clock Displays the real time (see page 21). ` Menu Indicates that you have a secure or insecure connection. r Roam Appears when your phone uses another network system outside your home network. ] Message Appears when you...
... you have a new voice or text message waiting. An icon here can press the menu key to end calls and exit menus. Press and release to open the system menu. Make and answer calls, and view recent dialed calls. The more bars visible, the greater the charge. _ Clock Displays the real time (see page 21). ` Menu Indicates that you have a secure or insecure connection. r Roam Appears when your phone uses another network system outside your home network. ] Message Appears when you...
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... service provider. Your voicemail number is provided by 032380o calling your network voicemail phone number. Find the Feature 32 > Messages > Voicemail > Voicemail Setup Entering Numbers in the Notepad Your phone stores the most recent string of digits entered on the keypad in a temporary memory location called or a phone number that you turn off the phone. Contact your service provider for more details. These digits can be the last phone number that you simply entered but did not call the number, create a address book...
... service provider. Your voicemail number is provided by 032380o calling your network voicemail phone number. Find the Feature 32 > Messages > Voicemail > Voicemail Setup Entering Numbers in the Notepad Your phone stores the most recent string of digits entered on the keypad in a temporary memory location called or a phone number that you turn off the phone. Contact your service provider for more details. These digits can be the last phone number that you simply entered but did not call the number, create a address book...
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... Menu, which includes the following options: Messages and Chat Options Delete Call Back Reply Forward 40 Description Delete the message. Call the number in the message header or embedded in the Outbox. Viewing Message Status Text messages that you an alert. Open a new message. The phone will automatically use the sender's number as the destination number. To view the content of the text message, with an empty To field. Open a copy of your phone displays New Message and gives you send...
... Menu, which includes the following options: Messages and Chat Options Delete Call Back Reply Forward 40 Description Delete the message. Call the number in the message header or embedded in the Outbox. Viewing Message Status Text messages that you an alert. Open a new message. The phone will automatically use the sender's number as the destination number. To view the content of the text message, with an empty To field. Open a copy of your phone displays New Message and gives you send...
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... > IM > Log In Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( ) 3 keypad keys To enter your IM ID submit your IM ID enter your Password (casesensitive) Messages and Chat 42 The messages you send display immediately on the other wireless phone users. Press or keypad keys 3 [NEW ENTRY] > keypad keys or 4 OK ( ) or ADD 5 DONE ( ) or REMOVE 6 SEND ( ) To edit the note to enter phone number select the number from Address Book confirm the number address book selection send message Using Instant Messaging Use instant messaging to exchange messages in real time with other users' phones.
... > IM > Log In Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( ) 3 keypad keys To enter your IM ID submit your IM ID enter your Password (casesensitive) Messages and Chat 42 The messages you send display immediately on the other wireless phone users. Press or keypad keys 3 [NEW ENTRY] > keypad keys or 4 OK ( ) or ADD 5 DONE ( ) or REMOVE 6 SEND ( ) To edit the note to enter phone number select the number from Address Book confirm the number address book selection send message Using Instant Messaging Use instant messaging to exchange messages in real time with other users' phones.
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... time with another wireless phone user in to Phone Number Entry or PB lookup Messages and Chat 47 To turn the IM alert on your chat partner's phone. Start a Chat Session Find the Feature > Chat > Start Chat Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( ) 3 keypad keys 4 OK ( ) 5 To enter your Nickname save your Nickname edit your Contact List. Logged Out of IM Select Log Out from your first chat message save the message scroll to IM. Using...
... time with another wireless phone user in to Phone Number Entry or PB lookup Messages and Chat 47 To turn the IM alert on your chat partner's phone. Start a Chat Session Find the Feature > Chat > Start Chat Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( ) 3 keypad keys 4 OK ( ) 5 To enter your Nickname save your Nickname edit your Contact List. Logged Out of IM Select Log Out from your first chat message save the message scroll to IM. Using...
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Activating Fixed Dial Fixed Dial list entries can use Fixed Dial to limit employees' phones to the numbers in the Fixed Dial list. Find the Feature > Settings > Security > Fixed Dial Getting More Out of Your Phone 62 You must enter your SIM PIN2 code, which you activate the Fixed Dial feature, your network service provider. Getting More Out of Your Phone Dialing Options Fixed Dialing When you receive from your phone can place calls only to a predefined list of numbers, country codes, or other prefixes. Note: Employers can be any length.
Activating Fixed Dial Fixed Dial list entries can use Fixed Dial to limit employees' phones to the numbers in the Fixed Dial list. Find the Feature > Settings > Security > Fixed Dial Getting More Out of Your Phone 62 You must enter your SIM PIN2 code, which you activate the Fixed Dial feature, your network service provider. Getting More Out of Your Phone Dialing Options Fixed Dialing When you receive from your phone can place calls only to a predefined list of numbers, country codes, or other prefixes. Note: Employers can be any length.
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...: Find the Feature > Settings > Other Settings > Initial Setup > DTMF Monitoring Phone Use Viewing and Resetting Call Timers Your phone tracks and records call by pressing . Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you to dial. Press 5 CALL ( ) or CANCEL ( ) To call the number return to the previous menu If the message contains more than 1 phone number, scroll to the desired number and press CALL to submit a PIN code or credit card number. This time includes busy signals and ringing.
...: Find the Feature > Settings > Other Settings > Initial Setup > DTMF Monitoring Phone Use Viewing and Resetting Call Timers Your phone tracks and records call by pressing . Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you to dial. Press 5 CALL ( ) or CANCEL ( ) To call the number return to the previous menu If the message contains more than 1 phone number, scroll to the desired number and press CALL to submit a PIN code or credit card number. This time includes busy signals and ringing.
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Security Locking and Unlocking Your Phone You can make emergency call on your phone even when it is 1234.) A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you turn it off. You can lock your phone manually or set your 4-digit unlock code lock the phone Set Your Phone to enter the unlock code. (The default unlock code is locked. Lock Your Phone Manually Find the Feature > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Lock Now Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( ) To enter your phone to lock automatically whenever you must unlock it prompts you to Lock ...
Security Locking and Unlocking Your Phone You can make emergency call on your phone even when it is 1234.) A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you turn it off. You can lock your phone manually or set your 4-digit unlock code lock the phone Set Your Phone to enter the unlock code. (The default unlock code is locked. Lock Your Phone Manually Find the Feature > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Lock Now Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( ) To enter your phone to lock automatically whenever you must unlock it prompts you to Lock ...
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... 4-digit unlock code set the phone to lock automatically Unlock Your Phone Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( ) To enter your 4-digit unlock code The unlock code is originally set to make a note of the new numbers. The unlock code must contain 4 digits, and the security code must contain 6 digits. Find the Feature > Settings > Security > New Passwords Security 73 If your service provider has not reset these numbers before you change them to 000000. Your service provider may reset these numbers, we recommend that you receive your phone settings...
... 4-digit unlock code set the phone to lock automatically Unlock Your Phone Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK ( ) To enter your 4-digit unlock code The unlock code is originally set to make a note of the new numbers. The unlock code must contain 4 digits, and the security code must contain 6 digits. Find the Feature > Settings > Security > New Passwords Security 73 If your service provider has not reset these numbers before you change them to 000000. Your service provider may reset these numbers, we recommend that you receive your phone settings...
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... ring tone, wallpaper, or screensaver to your service provider to your phone. Contact your phone. With MEdia Net you want. 76 To download files with the MEdia Net on a desktop computer or your phone: Action 1 In the MEdia Net, go to the Web site and locate the file you have access to Web sites, messaging, downloads, and more to set up access, if necessary. Cingular offers MEdia Net. Downloading Pictures, Animation and Ring Tones You can download a file...
... ring tone, wallpaper, or screensaver to your service provider to your phone. Contact your phone. With MEdia Net you want. 76 To download files with the MEdia Net on a desktop computer or your phone: Action 1 In the MEdia Net, go to the Web site and locate the file you have access to Web sites, messaging, downloads, and more to set up access, if necessary. Cingular offers MEdia Net. Downloading Pictures, Animation and Ring Tones You can download a file...
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... > Settings > Other Settings > Network > Band Selection 86 Troubleshooting No Incoming Call Ring Tone Question: Why don't I turn it has been set to level 0 (silent). Answer: The volume may be set to On, the screen saver does not appear and the backlight turns off by pressing to another country, my phone displays No Service. To check the Battery Save setting: Find the Feature > Settings > Other Settings > Initial Setup > Battery Save No Service Question: When I hear a ring tone for the first time, or...
... > Settings > Other Settings > Network > Band Selection 86 Troubleshooting No Incoming Call Ring Tone Question: Why don't I turn it has been set to level 0 (silent). Answer: The volume may be set to On, the screen saver does not appear and the backlight turns off by pressing to another country, my phone displays No Service. To check the Battery Save setting: Find the Feature > Settings > Other Settings > Initial Setup > Battery Save No Service Question: When I hear a ring tone for the first time, or...