Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola converged devices. Your selection, the Motorola MPx, delivers to you simplified communications, increased productivity, and the control to develop a superior mobile experience whether at work, at home, on the road or at play.
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The Keypad Your device contains a functional keypad. Easy Easy Access Access Keys Keys 4-way Input Navigation Keys Key and Action Key Easy Access Keys Input Keys Use the input keys to enter letters and numbers. 4-way Navigation Key Use the 4-way navigation key to: •...
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Easy Access Keys Press open the Start menu W Start 2 Inbox launch the messaging function M Contacts display a shortcut menu with control options for the selected item j Camera activate the camera K OK cancel the current option N Send make and answer calls, view recently dialed calls list...
Landscape Mode Camera Menu OK Key Inbox Send Key Start Key ALT Key Power/End Shift Backspace Key Enter Key For the QWERTY keyboard, there are tactile nibs placed on the F key and the L key. Although typical implementation of these nibs is on the F key and the J key, this unique device has the L key double as the 5 key when in phone mode.
Front Panel Earphone Jack Infrared Port SIM Card Slot Application Keys Power Jack Sync/Charger Port Release Button Notification SD Card External Slot DIsplay Reset Switch Speaker Camera...
RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.
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Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this phone, if available. Use of accessories not approved by Motorola may exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the body-worn accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when...
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Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker.
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• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Responsible driving best practices may be found in the “Wireless Phone Safety Tips” at the end of this manual and at the Motorola website: www.Motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings...
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(short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers. Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows:...
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Seizures/Blackouts Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when watching television or playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult with your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a flashing-lights feature...
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• If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.
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The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number. You can view your product's Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (the R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/rtte - to find your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from your product's label in the...
We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola MPx. Package Contents Your Motorola MPx comes with a battery, travel charger, USB data cable, mono headset, companion CD, user’s guide, product and service user data, and cables. You can purchase other accessories to customize your device for maximum performance and portability.
Optional Accessories This label identifies a feature that requires an optional Motorola Original® accessory. Installing and Removing the SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt.
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Action 2 Open the rubber protective cover, and insert the SIM card into the slot. Note: Position the SIM card as shown, with the chip facing the back of the device and the notched corner to the outside of the slot. 3 Close the rubber protective cover.
Installing and Removing the SD Card Your Motorola MPx has an SD card slot for an SD (Secure Digital) memory card. An SD card expands the memory capacity of your Motorola MPx. You can purchase SD cards from a computer store.
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Installing the Card Action 1 Locate the SD card slot and open the rubber protective cover. 2 Insert the SD card as shown, with its label facing the front and the connector pointing to the slot. 3 Push the card into the slot until it fits into place, and close the rubber protective cover.
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals. To maximize your battery’s performance: • Always use Motorola Original batteries and battery chargers. The device warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Motorola batteries...
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• New batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time may require a longer charge time. • Maintain the battery at or near room temperature when charging. • Do not expose batteries to temperatures below - 10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your device with you when you leave your vehicle.
Installing the Battery Your Motorola MPx is designed to use only Motorola Original batteries and accessories. Action 1 Press the battery latch, slide the battery cover outward, and lift the battery cover. 2 Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
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battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Action 1 Plug the travel charger into the device, with the release tab facing up. Release Tab 2 Plug the other end of the travel charger into the appropriate electrical outlet.
This will not damage the battery. Removing the Stylus The stylus for your Motorola MPx fits into a slot on the back of the device. When you need to use the stylus: Action 1 Pull the stylus from the slot.
Opening the Device Your Motorola MPx allows you to operate in 2 modes: Portrait and Landscape (see pages 2 and 5). Portrait mode is typically used for phone functions. Landscape mode is typically used for Motorola MPx functions. Note: The screen will orient automatically according to the open mode.
Turning the Device On and Off Action 1 Open the device. 2 Press the Power/End key to Power/ turn on the device. End Key 3 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code to unlock the SIM card. Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your device displays SIM Blocked .
Calibrating the Screen You must calibrate the screen response of your Motorola MPx to ensure proper operation. This process ensures that when you tap an item on the screen, the item is activated. Note: With use, the tip of the stylus may become worn or may pick up foreign particles that scratch the screen.
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Calibrating the Screen for the 1st Time When you power on your Motorola MPx for the 1st time: Action Using your stylus, tap the center of the cross as it moves around the screen. Recalibrating the Screen Recalibrating the screen may be required in these situations: •...
Action 4 Tap the Align Screen button. 5 Using your stylus, tap the center of the cross as it moves around the screen. Making a Call Action 1 On the device’s keypad, press the number keys to enter the number you want to call. Note: Make sure the device is set to Symbolic input mode...
Answering an Incoming Call Action Tap Answer or press the Send key to answer the call. Tap Ignore or press the End key to reject the call. Tip: You can set to open the cover to answer an incoming > Settings > Input Mode > flip open to call by tapping answer/close phone Tip: If you receive an incoming call when the cover is...
Learning to Use Your Motorola MPx Using Your Device’s Menus and Features The Today screen contains important information about your device, including today’s appointments and status icons. Tap an icon on the Today screen to open the associated program. Note: The Today screen of your device may differ from what...
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The following status indicators may be displayed at the top of the screen: Status Icon Description System sound is on/off. To switch the sound mode, tap the icon and select , Vibrate , and Off . Main battery is low or very low. Current input mode is Symbolic mode or Alpha mode The connection to your mobile phone...
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Status Icon Description Bluetooth connection is active. USB connection is active. GPRS connection is available. The Command Bar At the bottom of the screen is the Command bar, with menus and options you can use to perform tasks in programs. Depending upon which program you are using, the options may vary from those shown.
Tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an action. Entering Information You can enter information into your Motorola MPx in the following ways: Entry Method Description...
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Entry Method Description Recording Use the microphone to record a spoken message or note. Synchronizing Use Microsoft® ActiveSync® to exchange or copy information between your PC and device. Entering Text with the Keypad and Keyboard You can type letters and numbers on the keypad just as you would on a typical computer keyboard.
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The following table lists all special keys and their functions: Press [ALT] toggle between letters and numbers [shift] toggle between uppercase and lowercase [tab] insert a tab [ shift ] then [ ALT ] toggle between the alpha and symbolic modes Entering Text with the Input Panel To show or hide the selected input method,...
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To type with the on-screen keyboard: Action 1 Tap the arrow beside the Input Panel button, then tap keyboard. 2 Enter text by tapping the appropriate characters. Some tips are listed below: • To type a single uppercase letter or symbol, tap the Shift key.
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Entering New Text Action 1 Tap the pen button enter writing mode. Your device displays lines to help you write. 2 Use the stylus to write directly on the screen. Note: Some programs that accept writing may not have the pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode.
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Action 3 To cut, copy, or paste the text, tap and hold the selected text, then tap the desired editing command on the pop-up menu. Tap the desired editing command on the Edit menu. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools , then tap Undo , and try again.
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Action 2 With the 1st stroke of your stylus, cross over 3 ruled lines. A drawing box appears. Note: A stylus stroke that does not cross 3 ruled lines is entered as writing. 3 Use your stylus to create the drawing inside the drawing box.
Action 2 To cut, copy, or paste the drawing, tap and hold it, then select the desired editing command on the pop-up menu. Tap the desired editing command on the Edit menu. To resize the drawing, tap the pen button then drag a selection handle.
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Action 2 Move the system volume slider to the desired volume level. Changing Ringer Volume Action 1 Tap the icon. 2 Move the ringer volume slider to the desired volume level. Note: You can also adjust the volume using Profiles by >...
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Muting the Sound To mute system sounds or phone ringer, or to activate vibrate mode: Action 1 Tap the icon. 2 To turn off the volume, select Off . To activate vibrate mode, select Vibration . Tip: You can adjust phone earpiece volume only during a call.
Checking Your Device Connection Your Motorola MPx is set to establish an automatic mobile phone connection to your service provider’s network. The icon indicates that you are connected to the network of your service provider’s network. A full strength signal is indicated by the icon.
Turn on flight mode or Turn off flight mode To receive calls when your Motorola MPx is turned off, exit the Turn on flight mode . Using a Headset If you are using a headset or similar device with your Motorola MPx, your Mototora MPx will send incoming sounds to the headset only.
Programs The following are some of the programs included with your Motorola MPx. Icon Program Description ActiveSync Synchronize information between your device and desktop computer. Calendar Keep track of appointments, creates meeting requests. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues.
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Icon Program Description Pocket Excel Create new workbooks, view and edit Microsoft Excel® workbooks created on your desktop computer. MSN Messenger Send and receive instant messages with MSN® Messenger contacts. Pocket Word Create new documents, view and edit Microsoft Word® documents created on your desktop computer.
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Icon Program Description Cell Broadcast An add-on service that allows you to receive a variety of information such as weather forecast, stock, and traffic. Voice Commands Record voice commands, then speak them for your device to automatically dial the associated phone number.
DataBackup DataBackup enables you to back up data and applications from your device’s internal memory to an SD card, and to restore backup data and applications to your device. Performing Backup Action 1 Insert an SD card (with enough free space for the backup file) to the device.
Restoring Data and Applications Action 1 Insert the SD card with the backup files you wish to restore. 2 Close all running programs. > Programs > DataBackup . 3 Tap 4 In the Restore tab, tap the file you wish to restore. 5 Tap the Start button to perform data restore.
Viewing Profiles Find the Feature > Settings > System > Profiles Action Select the profile you want to view from the drop- down menu. Switching Profiles Find the Feature > Settings > System > Profiles Action 1 Select the profile you want to apply from the drop-down menu.
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Main Menu You can select which of the 4 media categories you want to browse on the Main Menu of Media Center . Media View After selecting a media category, the screen displays Media View with a list of all files of the media type that you previously selected in the Main Menu.
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Icon Description Non-DRM file. This is not a DRM- protected file. Valid. The rights associated with this file are valid and up to date. Warning. The rights for this file are about to expire. Pending. This file’s rights are set to start in the future or are pending arrival on the device.
Menu Option Description Renew Rights Download updated rights for the selected media content. Media Center will launch Pocket Internet Explorer and direct you to a website for renewing rights. Show Rights Display rights-related details for a piece of media. Delete File Remove both regular files and DRM-protected files from your device.
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Note: To see a caller’s name on the external display, the caller’s number must match an entry in your phonebook external display. The external display allows you to open and control some programs quickly by using the application keys at the bottom of the external display.
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Icon Meaning vibrate vibrate then ring/vibrate and ring ring loud (ringer volume ring soft (ringer volume < 3) GPRS connected Application Keys and Command Bar There are 3 application keys located below the main screen of the external display. Each of the application keys performs the command displayed in the command bar at the bottom of the main screen.
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MP3 Player Voice Notes Wallpaper Exit Profiles You can change the profile of your Motorola MPx in the Profiles program. The options are Normal , Meeting , Silence , Headset , Car , and Custom . By system default, Normal profile is applied. You can switch the Profile in the external display or by selecting Settings >...
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or headset is in. To configure the Profiles settings, select Settings > Profiles . MP3 Player The following table displays the available buttons for use in the MP3 Player program. Icon Meaning Play Pause Stop Previous Next Volume Volume Up Volume Down Exit Voice Notes...
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The following table displays the available buttons for use in the Voice Notes program. Icon Meaning Record Exit Stop Delete Play Recording Playback Wallpaper You can change the wallpaper of the external display. You can also copy your own files to the \My Documents\Wallpaper folder of your device for selection.
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When the headset or car kit is connected to your Motorola MPx, you can respond to an incoming call using the external display without opening your device. • When you receive a call, press the Accept button to answer the call, or the Reject button to reject the call.
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Setting Up a Conference Call Action 1 When a third party calls in during a two-way phone session, press the Accept Application key to put the second part on hold and answer the call from the third party. 2 Press the middle Application key to initiate the three-way phone session.
Setting Up Your Device Device Settings You can adjust device settings to suit the way you work. Find the Feature > Settings Action Tap Personal System . You will see displayed icons representing settings that can be adjusted. Personal Tab Icon Program Description...
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Icon Program Description Phone Configure phone functions. Sounds and Set up notification type, notifications event, and volume. Today Customize Today screen appearance. System Tab Icon Program Description About Display important device information. Certificates Display name of certificate issuer and expiration date. External Adjust external display Display...
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Icon Program Description Remove Create more memory by Programs removing programs. Screen Re-calibrate screen, enable/ disable Clear Type . Screen light Customize backlight and brightness to save power. System Find information about Viewer version, hardware, and system.
• frequently-called numbers • roaming icon (when you are not in local network service) • call duration timer during the call Making a Call Your Motorola MPx provides you with several ways to make a call: • keypad • Dialer screen...
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• Call History • Contacts • Speed Dial • SIM Manager • Speech Recognition Calling from the Dialer Action 1 Press the Send key > Phone to or tap display the Dialer screen. 2 Tap the number on the Dialer keypad. Tip: If you tap a wrong number, tap the Backspace button...
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Action 3 Tap the Talk button or press the Send key Calling from Call History You can quickly call someone you have recently called or someone who has recently called you. Find the Feature > Phone Action 1 From the Dialer keypad, tap Call History .
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Calling from Contacts You can make a call from Contacts without having to look up or manually enter the number. Action 1 Press the Contacts Contacts key on the phone’s keypad. > Contacts 2 From the Contacts list, tap and hold the contact. 3 On the popup window, tap Call Work , Call Home , or Call Mobile...
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Note: Before you can create a speed dial entry for a phone number, that number must already exist in Contacts . Find the Feature > Phone Action 1 From the Dialer keypad, tap Speed Dial . 2 From the Contacts list, tap and hold the contact. 3 On the popup window, tap Call Work , Call Home , or Call Mobile...
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Note: To dial a 2-digit speed dial number from the keypad, tap the 1st digit, then tap and hold the 2nd digit. Calling from SIM Manager Find the Feature > Programs > SIM Manager Action 1 Tap and hold the name or phone number of the person you wish to call.
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Tip: You can also press the Voice Dial key I to open Speech Recognition. Action 1 Wait for the audio and visual cue, and say “Voice Dial” to the microphone. 2 Wait for the audio and visual cue, and say the name stored in your contacts list to the microphone.
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Adjusting the Name Sensitivity Setting If the phone seldom recognizes your name commands, following the steps to adjust the sensitivity setting: Find the Feature > Programs > Speech Recognition > Settings > Sensitivity Tip: You can also press the Voice Dial key to open Speech Recognition.
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Tip: You can also press the Voice Dial key to open Speech Recognition. Action Tap Configure > Manual > OK . Dialing a Phone Number by Speaking the Number Continuously You can dial valid numbers simply by speaking the number continuously, without pausing between digits.
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2 Say a valid 7-digit or 10-digit number distinctively, without pausing between digits. Optionally, you can say the 1st digit of the number. The phone then displays a list of up to 3 numbers and prompts you with Did you say , followed by the 1st number in the list.
Action 3 Tap Adapt Digits again and then OK to start recording. Tip: Wait for the beep, then repeat the digits of the 1st sequence displayed on the screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the adaptation. Muting the Microphone during a Call During an active call, you can tap the icon to mute the...
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Tip: During an active call, you can switch from the earpiece to the speaker phone by quickly changing from portrait to landscape mode (and vice versa). Taking a Note Action 1 Tap the icon at the bottom of the screen. 2 Enter the note.
Action 3 Tap View Note . Tip: You can also access the note directly from Notes in the Calls folder. Putting a Call on Hold Your device will notify you when you have another incoming call. Tap Answer to answer the 2nd call and put the 1st on hold.
You can also swap between the 2 calls by tapping Swap . Setting Up a Conference Call You can create a 3-way phone session between yourself and 2 other parties. A conference call can include up to 6 people. Action From the Phone keypad, dial the 1st number, tap Hold...
You can import contacts from either your SIM card or the Call History When the SIM card is inserted and radio signal is available, Motorola MPx will automatically make a copy of all SIM contacts in the From SIM category of Contacts . SIM Manager...
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Action 2 Fill in the Name and Phone information, then tap Add . Saving Contacts from SIM to Contacts Find the Feature > Programs > SIM Manager...
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Note: Wait for your SIM card contents to load. Action On the SIM Manager screen, tap Tools > Select All > Save to Contacts Tap and hold a contact from the list, and then select Save to Contacts from the pop-up menu.
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Action Scroll to a contact from the list, and tap Tools > Save To Tap and hold a contact from the list, and select Save To Call History Find the Feature > Phone > Call History...
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Call History details all incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. Adding a Record to Contacts from Call History Action 1 Find the call record you want to add to Contacts . 2 Using the stylus, tap and hold the item to bring up the pop-up menu, and select Save to Contacts .
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Viewing Duration of a Call Action In the Call History screen, find the desired call and tap it once. Deleting Individual Calls from Call History Action Using the stylus, tap and hold on the call you want to delete, then select Delete from the pop-up menu. Deleting All Calls from Call History Action In the Call History screen, tap Tools >...
Additional Dialing Information Calling an Emergency Number Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Action Enter the international emergency number, then tap...
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Action 2 Enter the full phone number you want to dial. It includes country code, area code (without the leading zero) and phone number. 3 Tap the Talk button or press the Send key...
Messaging Features You can use your Motorola MPx to send and receive e-mail, text (SMS) messages, multimedia messages (MMS) using respective messaging accounts. • E-mail messages are sent by using an address you receive from your Internet service provider (ISP) or your employer.
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• Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or a network. Find the Feature > Programs > Messaging > Accounts > New Accounts Action 1 Enter your e-mail address and tap Next . The Auto-configuration will attempt to connect to the e-mail server and configure the necessary e-mail settings automatically.
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Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync . For information on enabling Inbox synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the During synchronization: • Messages are copied from the Inbox folder on your PC or Exchange server to the Inbox folder of the e-mail account on your device. When synchronizing with your PC, ActiveSync®...
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Using the Message List Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list. When you receive a message, tap it to open it. Unread messages are displayed in bold. You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next synchronization or e-mail server connection.
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• Change options for synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help . • Change options for direct e-mail server connections on your device. Tap Tools and then tap Options . On the Account tab, tap the account you want to change. Tap and hold the account and select Delete to remove an account.
Action 4 Tap Send when you complete the message. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect. If you are working online, it is sent immediately. Managing Messages and Folders Each e-mail, SMS, and MMS account has its own folder hierarchy with 5 default folders: Inbox , Outbox , Deleted Items ,...
Action 4 In the To field, enter the SMS number of 1 or more recipients, using “ ; ” to separate them. Select a contact by tapping the Address Book button. 5 When you complete the message, tap Send . If you are working offline, the message will be stored in the Outbox folder and will be sent when next time you connect.
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Message Boxes Use the pull-down to select the MMS message box that you wish to view: Entry Method Description Deleted Items discarded messages Drafts work-in-progress messages. Inbox received messages Outbox messages currently being sent, or those unable to be sent Sent messages that were successfully sent Creating a Message...
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compose a new message*. Follow this procedure to create a new message: Action 1 To send your message, tap here. 2 Enter your recipients and subject. Tap the double down arrow to view the Cc and Bcc fields. 3 Insert a photo or video. 4 Enter a text message.
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Adding a Photo or Video You can add either a still image or a video clip to each individual slide. After you tap the area to add a photo or video, you can select what you want to include. Action 1 This pull-down lets you select a specific location that contains photos/...
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Delete deletes the file. Press Add the selected photo/video to the slide. Return to the previous screen. Display photos/videos as a file list. Display thumbnails (as shown here). Adding Text You can enter new text to any slide with the keyboard or you can insert canned text.
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Action 2 Tap the message you want and choose Select . Tap and hold on the Canned Text screen to view additional options: New: Enter a new canned text message. Edit: Modify an existing canned text message. Delete: Remove the selected canned text from the list.
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Action 2 Tap the desired file. You can view file information similar to how you view photos and videos. Tap and hold on a file, then choose File info . (You can also delete the file.) The file name, duration, date, and size are shown.
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Entry Method Description Retrieve Messages Typically, you receive a Immediately notification whenever a new message is available. Checking this box downloads new messages automatically. You can also choose to download messages while roaming. Save Sent Messages Save a copy of messages that you send.
Viewing MMS Messages When viewing messages that you receive or send, or when previewing a message you’re working on, you have a variety of options. Use the Play/Pause/Stop buttons to view the message. Use the Left/ Right Arrow buttons to skip among the various slides (if applicable).
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Canceling Message Composing Canceling MMS Messages To quit composing a MMS message, tap Edit > Cancel after you selected a photo on the Choose a MMS sreen. Canceling E-mail and SMS Messages To quit composing a e-mail or SMS message, tap Edit > Cancel Message on the composing sreen.
Personalizing Your Motorola MPx Buttons To customize key functions, open the Buttons control panel. Find the Feature > Settings > Personal > Buttons Action 1 Select a key. 2 Select a program in Button Assignment . 3 Tap OK .
Action On the Input Method tab, you can select an input method and changed preferred options. On the Word Completion tab, you can select desired options for word completion. On the Options tab, you can select preferred options for recording and writing. These options apply to any program on the device where you can record and write.
Owner Information To set your owner information: Find the Feature > Settings > Personal > Owner Information Action On the Identification tab, enter your personal information. Select Show information when device is turned on so that if you lose your device, it can be returned to you. On the Notes tab , enter any additional text you want to display when the device is turned on, such as Reward if found...
Action 1 To select how long your mobile device must be turned off before a password must be entered, check Prompt if device unused for 2 Select the type of password you would like to use. A strong password must have at least 7 characters that are a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and punctuation.
Action On the Sounds tab, you can select the actions for which you want to hear sounds. On the Notifications tab, you can customize how you are notified about different events. Select the event name and then select the type of reminder. You can select a special sound, a message, or a flashing light.
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Changing the Background Action 1 On the Appearance tab, select the desired theme for the background. To use your own background, select Use this picture , then tap Browse to locate the desired file. 2 Choose a folder and then tap the file you want. Tap OK .
Action To change an item’s position, select it, then tap Move or Move Down . To choose how long the Today screen is displayed, select/deselect Today timeout , then the number of hours. Tip: You can select Tasks or Calendar and then Options to further customize the information you want displayed.
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tone to be used when entering phone numbers. You can also protect your phone from unauthorized use. Find the Feature > Phone > Tools > Options > Phone Changing Ring Type You can change the way that you are notified of incoming calls.
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Find the Feature > Phone > Tools > Options > Phone Action 1 Tap the Ring tone list. 2 Select the sound you want to use. Note: You can also use .wav , .mid , or .wma files as ring tones. Copy the files to the /Windows/Rings folder on your device.
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Action 1 Tap the Keypad list. 2 Select the option you want.
Getting More Out of Your Phone Network Features Network Selection Find the Feature > Settings > Phone > Network Your service provider registers your phone to a network. You can view information about the current network, change how your phone searches for a network, specify your preferred networks, and activate alerts that indicate when a call is dropped or network registration changes.
Cell Broadcast Settings You can select the channels to receive the cell broadcast messages. Tap the Channel tab, and select and copy the desired channel from the left column to the right column. To add a new channel, tap and hold the blank area, and select from the pop-up menu.
Option Description Call Forwarding Forwards all incoming calls to a different number. Call Barring Blocks certain types of incoming and/or outgoing calls. Caller ID Shows or hides your identity when calling other people Voice Mail and SMS Shows the numbers of your SMS service center and voice mail.
Action 1 The network your device is currently using will be listed at the top of the screen. 2 When your current network is unavailable, tap Select Network , and manually select a different network to use. Security Setting PIN You can protect your phone from unauthorized use by assigning a type of password called a PIN (Personal Identification Number)
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Unlock Your Phone Press 1 keypad keys enter your 4-digit unlock code The unlock code is originally set to 1234. unlock your phone Protecting the SIM Card Find the Feature > Settings > Phone > Phone Changing the SIM card PIN Code Action 1 Tap the Change PIN button.
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Action 2 When prompted to enter the old PIN, tap the number keys, then the Enter key. 3 Tap the number keys to enter your new PIN, then the Enter key. 4 Tap the number keys to enter your new PIN again for confirmation, then the Enter key.
Microsoft Exchange Server. Installing ActiveSync® To synchronize your device with your PC, you must install ActiveSync on your PC from the Motorola MPx Companion Creating a Partnership Once ActiveSync is installed on your PC, you will be prompted to connect and create a partnership with your device by using a cable, cradle, or infrared connection.
of information you want to synchronize with your PC and/or a server. Your first synchronization will automatically begin when you finish using the wizard. After the first synchronization, you will notice that your Outlook information now appears on your device. Synchronizing Information You can synchronize the following types of Outlook®...
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synchronization process. During synchronization, the following events occur: • Messages are copied from the Outlook Inbox folder on your desktop computer, or from a Microsoft® Exchange Server, to the Inbox folder on your device. • By default, when synchronizing Inbox information with your desktop computer, you will receive only messages from the last 3 days and the first 500 bytes of each new message.
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from your desktop computer and/or server during synchronization, and vice versa. This keeps your information up-to-date in all locations. Synchronizing Contacts • Contacts stored on your device can be synchronized with contacts stored on your desktop computer or on a Microsoft Exchange Server.
Synchronizing Using an Infrared Connection You can use an infrared connection to create a direct connection between your device and another mobile device or desktop computer quickly. This method is ideal for quickly switching between multiple devices since there are no cables or adapters to change. When creating a partnership, you must connect using infrared, a cable, or a cradle connection.
Notes: Before receiving files using IR, first check the Receive all incoming beams > Settings > item by tapping Connections > Beam . Action 1 Align the IR ports so that they are unobstructed and within close range. 2 Have the owner of the other device send the information to you.
Personal Organizer Features Alarm Clock Find the Feature > Settings > System > Clocks & Alarms > Alarm You can set 3 different alarms with your phone. Action 1 Check the box for an alarm. 2 Use the stylus to tap the days you need to set the alarm for.
News and Entertainment Microsoft® Pocket Outlook® Microsoft Pocket Outlook includes Calendar , Contacts , Tasks , Inbox , and Notes .You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox . Using ActiveSync®, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop computer with your device.
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Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views ( Agenda , Day , Week , Month , and Year ) and set Calendar to remind you of appointments with a sound or other method.
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Action 5 Enter other desired information. You will need to hide the input panel to see all available fields. 6 To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, see “Capturing Thoughts and Ideas”...
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tapping Tools and then Options . If you send and receive e-mail messages through ActiveSync , select ActiveSync . To schedule a meeting: Action 1 Create an appointment by tapping New . 2 In the appointment details, hide the input panel, and then tap Attendees .
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Creating a Contact Action 1 Tap New . 2 Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. You will need to scroll down to see all available fields. 3 To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories and select a category from the list.
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Finding a Contact There are 4 ways to find a contact: Action > Contact > Find . Enter the contact name (first, last, or middle), phone number, or address, select Contacts for the type, and then tap Go . From Contacts , begin typing a contact name until you see it displayed on the screen.
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Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap Edit . Keeping a To Do List Use Tasks to keep track of things you need to do. Note: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options .
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Creating a Task Action 1 Tap New . 2 Using the input panel, enter a description. 3 You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field. If the input panel is open, you will need to hide it to see all available fields.
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Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes . You can create a written note or a recording.
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2 Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, and recording. Using the Camera Your Motorola MPx features a built-in camera for you to take photos. After taking a photo, you can view it directly on the Motorola MPx, or send it via MMS to your friends.
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2 Tap Press the Camera key on the keypad. 3 Use the camera to target your subject. 4 Hold the Motorola MPx steadily and position the subject in the center of the screen. 5 To zoom in/out (100% ~ 400%), tap the lower right of the screen.
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• Tap to send it via • Tap to set it as the wallpaper of the Motorola • Tap to delete it Setting Items on the Camera Screen After opening the Camera program, there are several setting items on the main screen of the Camera program...
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(in the Burst mode). Memory If the remaining space of the Motorola MPx has reached the size limit you set, you cannot take new photos. Name prefix By default, the filename of each new photo will be the prefix following by a sequential number.
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Setting Description Storage folder By default, the photos you take will be saved to your \My Documents\My Pictures folder in ResidentFlash . You can change the storage location. Max idle time You can set the idle period for the Camera program to enter the standby mode.
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Thumbnail View Mode By default, Photo Album will display the photos in the \My Documents\My Pictures folder in ResidentFlash. Tap to select sorting method Tap to delete selected photo. Tap to open camera Tap to rotate Tap to enter slide selected photo.
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Detailed View Mode To enter the Detailed view mode, simply tap a photo in the Thumbnail view mode. In this view mode, you can tap Edit to edit the photo: Option Description Rotate/ allows you to rotate, flip or crop the Flip/Crop photo.
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> Beam Picture . send the photo via IR to another device Tools > Set as Wallpaper . set the photo as the wallpaper of the Motorola Tools > Save Picture As . save the photo in another location in the Motorola...
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Tools > Rename/Move . rename/move the photo view the Tools > Information , or information of the photo delete the photo Tools > Delete , or Slide Show View Mode To enter the Slide Show view mode, in the Thumbnail view mode. By default, you will enter the slide show setting screen before the slide show starts.
Games Your phone comes with 3 games. If you get an incoming call, message, alarm or alert, the game ends automatically. Find the Feature > Games Press 1 4-way scroll to the game of your choice navigation 2 SELECT start the game To end a game at any time: Press Power/End P...
Using Applications You can launch a companion program by tapping > Programs , then selecting the program name. Communicating with MSN® Messenger Find the Feature > Programs > MSN Messenger MSN Messenger on your device provides the same chat environment as MSN Messenger on your desktop computer.
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Setting Up Find the Feature > Settings > Phone > Tools > Options > Accounts Action 1 Select Enable MSN Messenger Service and/or Enable Exchange Instant Messaging 2 Enter your sign-in name and password for the selected account. 3 To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and then the Sign in button.
Chatting with Contacts In MSN Messenger , select a contact name and press the Send to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to choose a preset message, and then press the Send . To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, open the Tools menu and tap Invite to select a contact.
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A blank document appears. If you have selected a template for new documents in the Tool > Options dialog box, that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided. Note: You can open only 1 document at a time. When you open a 2nd document, you must save the first.
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files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then, select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu. Action 1 Select the folder type you want displayed in the list. 2 Tap to change the sort order of the list. 3 Tap to open a document.
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Typing Mode • Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. • To format or edit existing text, select it by using your stylus to drag through the text. You can search a document for text by tapping Edit and then Find/Replace . Writing Mode In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen.
Pocket Excel Find the Feature > Programs > Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft® Excel on your PC to provide easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your device, or you can copy workbooks from your PC to your device.
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Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap View and then Toolbar . Tips for Working in Pocket Excel Note the following when working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel •...
Windows Media® Player Find the Feature > Programs > Windows Media Use Microsoft Windows Media Player for Motorola MPx to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your device or on a network. Using the Controls Control...
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Control Description skip to the next file decrease the volume increase the volume Downloading Files to the Device You can copy audio and video files from your computer to the device using either Windows Media Player or ActiveSync®. (See the Media Player Help and ActiveSync Help on your computer.) Store the media files in the My Music or My Videos folder of the \My Documents directory on your...
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Action 2 Tap Search to start searching for media files. 3 Tap Done . 4 Tap to select the desired media type.
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Action 5 Tap to select a specific genre or all files of that media type. 6 Tap the file, then tap Play . In the playback mode, you can: • Tap Now Playing to view the current playlist. (Tap Menu for options such as deleting files from the playlist, clearing the playlist, and moving the files up or down in the playlist.)
Action Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your PC to copy digital audio and video files to your Motorola MPx. You can play Windows Media and MP3 files on your Motorola MPx. Pictures Find the Feature > Programs > Pictures Pictures collects, organizes and sorts .jpg picture files on...
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Transferring Pictures Action Pictures stored on your PC can be synchronized with Pictures on your device. Picture synchronization is not automatically selected in ActiveSync , you need to tap the sync option Files in ActiveSync on your desktop PC to activate this function. Finding and Listing Pictures Find the Feature >...
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Action to view pictures stored in your My Picture folder. to view pictures stored on a storage card. Tip: Tap anywhere on the screen to display the Slide show toolbar, which you can use to pause the slide show, rotate the view, and more. Press the Left/Right controls to move forward or backward through the slides.
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Editing Pictures You can rotate, crop, zoom and adjust the brightness and color contrast of your .jpg pictures. Action to rotate a picture 90 degrees counter-clockwise. to crop a picture by dragging and selecting the crop area. Tap outside of the box to stop cropping.
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it displayed on the screen, such as adjusting the transparency level. Action 1 In Pictures , tap the picture you want to set as the background. 2 Tap Tools > Set as Today Wallpaper . Customizing Pictures You can choose to launch the Pictures program automatically when a digital camera storage card is inserted and decide on a time delay length between slides when showing a slide show.
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To Launch Automatically Find the Feature > Programs > Pictures > Tools > Options > General Action Check the box next to Detect digital camera storage cards To Select the Time Delay between Slides Find the Feature > Programs > Pictures >...
Getting Connected Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b) Your Motorola MPx is equipped with a built-in wireless network module to connect to an 802.11b wireless LAN (WLAN) or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled devices. Turning the WLAN On or Off Action > WLAN Utility or the...
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Action 3 If one or more networks are available, the Motorola MPx will ask you to select the network you want to connect to and whether the network connects to the Internet or Work. To change the > Settings >...
The software included with your Motorola MPx allows you to use Bluetooth in the following ways: • Beam information, such as files, appointments, tasks, and contact cards, between devices that have Bluetooth capabilities.
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Bluetooth Modes Bluetooth operates in 3 different modes: Mode Description The Bluetooth radio is turned on and you can use Bluetooth features. Discover- The Bluetooth radio is turned on, and all able: of the other Bluetooth devices within range (about 10 meters) can detect your device and attempt to beam information to it, establish a bond, or use a Bluetooth service.
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Turn Your Bluetooth Radio On and Off Find the Feature > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth Action Select On or Off . The Bluetooth radio is turned on or off according to your selection. Tip: By default the Bluetooth radio is turned off. If you turn it on, and then turn off your device, the Bluetooth radio also turns off.
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Bonds A bond is a relationship that you create between your device and another Bluetooth device in order to exchange information in a secure manner. Creating a bond involves entering the same personal identification number (PIN) on the two devices you want to bond. You need only create a bond once between two devices.
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Action 4 Tap the name of the other device in the list, then Next 5 In PIN , enter a PIN of between 1 and 16 characters, and tap Next . 6 Enter the same PIN on the other device. 7 If you want, in Name , edit the name of the other device.
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Action 2 When prompted to bond with the other device, tap OK . 3 In PIN , enter a PIN of between 1 and 16 characters, and tap Next . You must enter the same PIN that was entered on the device requesting the bond.
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Deleting a Bond Find the Feature > Settings > Connections > Bluetooth > Devices Action 1 Tap and hold the bond to delete. 2 Tap Delete . Beaming Information with Bluetooth Action 1 Tap and hold an item to beam, such as an appointment in Calendar , a task in Tasks , a contact card in Contacts , or a file...
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your device. Also, make sure you're your Bluetooth radio is turned on. Receiving a Bluetooth Beam Action 1 Make sure that your device is configured to receive incoming beams and that Bluetooth is in discoverable mode. 2 Make sure that your device is within 10 meters of the device beaming the information.
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back to your device any information that you had requested over the connection. Once you create a modem connection to the Bluetooth phone, you can reuse it whenever you want to use the phone as a modem. Action 1 Make sure that the Bluetooth phone is turned on, that your device’s and the phone’s...
Action 9 In the list, tap the phone and then Next . 10 In PIN , enter a PIN of between 1 and 16 characters, and tap Next . 11 Enter the same PIN on the phone. 12 If you want, in Name , edit the name of the phone. 13 Tap Finish .
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Beaming a Contact or Appointment Find the Feature > Contacts > Calendar Action 1 Tap and hold a contact or an appointment to beam, then tap Beam Contact . 2 Tap the device to which you want to beam. 3 Make sure that the infrared ports are unobstructed and within close range of each other.
Enroller Find the Feature > Settings > Enroller You can use Enroller to request a user certificate from a certificate server. Users must enter a user name , password , and server to retrieve the certificate. Once this data is entered, tap on the Retrieve Certificate button to download the certificate from the server.
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Tip: To synchronize and download your favorite links from your desktop computer, tap the sync option Favorites in ActiveSync on your desktop PC. When connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and programs from the Internet or intranet. Using GPRS Connections If you subscribe to General Packet Radio Services (GPRS), you can set up a GPRS connection to gain...
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Creating a GPRS Connection Action > Settings > 1 Tap Connectins > Connections . 2 Tap Add a new modem connection under My ISP. 3 Enter a name for the connection, such as “My ISP Connection.” 4 In the Select a modem list, select your modem type.
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Action 6 Enter any authentication information that your ISP requests. 7 You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs now use a dynamically- assigned address. 8 Tap Finish to complete the setting. Using Pocket Internet Explorer You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse mobile favorites and channels that have been downloaded to your device without connecting to the Internet.
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Browsing the Internet Action 1 In the address bar that appears at the top of the screen, enter the Web address you want to visit. 6 5 4 3 2 Tap to go to the web address you entered. , the Favorites button, then tap the favorite 3 Tap you want to view.
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Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels Action 1 To display your list of favorites, tap 2 Tap the page you want to view. 3 You will see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your PC. If the page is not on your device, the favorite will be dimmed.
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Favorite Links During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your PC is synchronized with Pocket Internet Explorer on your device. Both PC and your device are updated with changes made to either list each time you synchronize.
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Action 4 Click OK . Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your desktop computer. 5 To limit the number of download links, open Internet Explorer on your desktop PC, then open Favorites . Scroll through Mobile Favorites to the one you want to change.
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• In ActiveSync on your desktop, click Options , select Favorites/Internet Explorer , tap Settings and then Customize . You can then deselect Synchronize Images , Synchronize Sound and/or Synchronize offline content pages , to stop pictures and sounds, or some mobile favorites from being downloaded to the device.
Troubleshooting Check these questions first if you have problems with your phone: Question Answer How do I know The battery level indicator on the if my battery is external display should show at charged? least 1 bar (segment) of power. If it does not, please recharge your phone’s battery (see “Charging the Battery”...
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Make sure that your phone’s microphone is not obstructed. Has the phone Dropping your phone, getting it been damaged, wet, or using a non-Motorola dropped or battery charger can damage the gotten wet? phone. The phone's limited warranty does not cover liquid damage or damage caused from using non-Motorola accessories.
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The following referring to specific problems: Question Answer My phone was Report a stolen phone to the stolen. To police and to your service whom should I provider. report this? I forgot my See “Changing the SIM card PIN password Code”...
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Question Answer The display Enter the factory-preset unlock says Enter Unlock code, 1234, or the last 4 digits of Code . How do I your phone number. unlock my If you changed the default unlock phone? code in your phone, enter the unlock code that you defined to unlock it.
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Question Answer I cannot make/ Make sure that you have a phone answer calls. signal. Avoid electrical or radio interference, and obstructions such as bridges, parking garages, or tall buildings. Your phone may also have the Call Barring feature turned on. If you know the unlock code, you can change this setting in the security >...
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Question Answer How do I see To see the most recent calls you the calls I sent dialed or received, open the list: or received? > Recent calls > Received Calls or Dialed calls My phone will Your phone sends commands not dial and passwords as DTMF tones.
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Question Answer How should I To increase the memory of the do when the device, install new applications in memory is the storage card or the resident low? flash instead of in default memory (RAM). You can also store files, attachments, pictures, MP3 files in the storage card or the resident flash.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings In some cases, you may need to restore the factory default settings of your phone by clearing the memory (RAM) from your phone. This is called a hard reset. Action 1 Turn off your phone. 2 Press and hold the Send key with one hand while using the stylus to press the Reset switch with the...
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Specific Absorption Rate Data Warning: When using any data feature of the phone, with or without an accessory cable, position the phone and its antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from you body. The model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
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(W/kg) averaged over one gram of body tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
Index Changing ring type 113 Changing ringer volume 48 Accessory 22 Command bar 39 ActiveSync 122 Contacts 133 Installing 122 Customizing key functions Adjusting system volume 47 Alarm clock 128 Answering a call 36 Application key DataBackup 55 Locking 61, 66 Device settings 67 Unlocking 61, 66 Dialer screen 70...
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Flight mode MMC card Turning off 51 Inserting 25 Turning on 51 MSN Messenger 149 Muting sound 49 Game 148 Notes 138 Infrared Beaming information 179 Opening the device Landscape mode 31 Portrait mode 31 Owner information 108 Keypad 3 Package content 21 Making a call 35 Password 108...
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Secure Digital See SD card Security 119 Selecting phone network Setting up a conference call SIM card Installing 22 Removing 23 Start menu 39 Stylus Removing 30 Synchronization ActiveSync 123 Infrared 126 Taking a note during call 80 Tasks 136 Troubleshooting 188 Turning off the device 32 Turning on the device 32...