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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Motorola—a global leader in
communications technology.
All Motorola phones are designed and manufactured
in the United States to meet Motorola’s exacting specifications
and world-class quality standards. During development,
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our laboratory testing team took the durable Digital StarTAC
phone through its paces. They cooked it, steamed it, shook it,
shocked it, dusted it, and dropped it—and the phone still
worked! We are confident that the one you purchase
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Guide Overview Okay, you’ve got a brand new phone with a bunch of nifty features. Now what? Afraid you’ll press the wrong key? Or forget a feature or two? Don’t sweat it! We’ve designed this guide to take you step-by-step through each feature of ® your new Digital StarTAC phone. We’ll show you what key to press and what happens when you press it. Follow along, chapter-by-chapter, and you’ll find it’s as easy as 1-2-3. Here’s an idea of what you’ll learn in each chapter. Getting
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Guide Overview * Using Messaging ® This Digital StarTAC phone supports optional messaging services, like Caller ID, which allows you to see who is calling before you answer. It can even receive alphanumeric messages just like a pager and tell you when you have Voice Mail. Turn to page 50 to begin “Using Messaging.” * Using the MiniBrowser and Data Features With a service subscription, your phone can access up to the minute information with the MiniBrowser! You can use the p
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Contents Introduction Guide Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Introduction to Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Messaging Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Viewing Your Caller IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Checking Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Reading Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 The Works Introducing the Menu Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 The
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IMPORTANT EXPORT INFORMATION Because of federal export regulations applicable to this Motorola phone, it cannot be sold for export from the U.S.A. or Canada. Please read the following impor- tant notice. EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES: This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. This product cannot be exported from the United States or Canada without an export license issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In addition to
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Safety Information Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Antenna Care Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Normal Position: Phone Operation Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully. • Do not touch the antenna unnecessa
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Safety Information Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: • Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when
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Safety Information Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch Aircraft OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF Blasting Areas when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive
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Getting Started ® The Digital StarTAC phone comes equipped with a standard battery and an AC Adapter to get you up and running. An exciting line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize your wireless package for maximum performance and portability. This chapter will show you how to get started with your new wireless package. In this chapter we will explain how to: • Attach and charge batteries. • Use chargers like the AC Adapter and Desktop Charger.
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Getting Started Package Content Options AC Adapter Cigarette Lighter Adapter Headset Desktop Charger (AC Adapter required) Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured. 11
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Introduction to Batteries Each battery is shipped in an uncharged state with a protective clip on it. Before you can use your phone, you will need to remove the clip from the battery and charge it. Battery Clips It is a good idea to save the protective clip to store and carry the battery when not in use. The clip prevents objects from touching the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage from a short circuit. Removing the Main Battery Clip 1. Pres
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Getting Started Installing Batteries Battery Installation To install a battery: 1. Insert Place the side of the battery opposite the Toe release latch into the compartment. 1. 2. Snap Press the side with the release latch down Heel until you hear it click into place. 2. Battery Removal To remove a battery: Turn OFF If necessary, press and hold Á to turn your 1. Phone phone OFF. 2. Remove Pull the release latch back toward the battery Battery and lift the battery out. R
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Charging Batteries Using the Internal Rapid Charger Believe it or not, there is a battery charger built right into your phone! To make use of the internal charger, you will need one of the three available adapters, either a standard AC Adapter, a * rapid rate AC Adapter, or a cigarette lighter adapter. Keep in mind: When the internal charger is in use and the phone is ON, you can still place and receive calls. However, talking on the phone requires energy, so your phone ma
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Getting Started Charging Batteries The Battery Indicator In the upper right corner of your phone’s display, there is a battery indicator filled with three segments. The more segments you see, the greater the charge. • The border of the battery icon will flash during charging. • When the battery is fully charged, the battery icon will stop flashing and become solid. Low High Battery Storage and Disposal To prolong the life of batteries, avoid exposing them to temperature
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Charging Batteries Using the Desktop Charger The Desktop Charger’s front pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge batteries separately. If you have a Desktop Charger: 1. Attach Plug the AC Adapter into the back of the Adapter charger, with the release tab facing up. 2. Plug In Plug the other end of the AC Adapter into a Adapter wall socket. 3. Insert Insert the phone into the front pocket with a Phone battery attached. & Insert If you
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Getting Started Charging Batteries Desktop Charger Indicators The LED indicators on the left front of the Desktop Charger let you know the current state of any charging batteries. The Front Pocket LED Indicator: • Yellow means the phone with a battery is securely installed. • Open the phone to see the charge status for the front pocket. The Rear Pocket LED Indicator: • Red means the battery is charging. • Flashing yellow means the battery is waiting to be charged. • Green means the battery is c
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Phone Overview Function Keys Á Turns the phone ON and OFF. ¿ Opens messaging menus. Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary Ä functions of other keys. Recalls phone numbers from memory and acts as ä the left soft key for MiniBrowser navigation. Stores phone numbers into memory and acts as the  right soft key for MiniBrowser navigation. Clears characters from the screen. ¼ Ends phone calls and exits the menu. » Places or answers calls. Your phone will have one ¾ of these two keys. Ca
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Getting Started Using the Smart Button When in doubt, press the Smart Button! Easily recognized in this User’s Guide by A A A A and in your phone’s display by ¤ – the handy Smart Button puts a variety of functions at your fingertip. 12 25 07/07/99 The Smart Button Ready Digital menu 1 2 abc 3 def Use the Smart Button’s fingertip convenience for: Opening the Quick Menu Press A A A A when your phone is idle to display a menu containing shortcuts to your phone’s most popular features. See page 32
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The Basics The next few pages will introduce you to the basic features of your phone. In the chapters that follow, we will explain every one of your phone’s features, including storing names and numbers, using the call timers, locking the phone, and more. In this chapter we will explain how to: • turn your phone ON. • read the indicators. • place, receive and end calls. • adjust ringer and keypad volume, use shortcuts, and more. Turning Your Phone On Follow these steps to turn your phone ON:
