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Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V323 CDMA wireless phone. Left Soft Key Camera Key Send Key Make & answer calls. Volume Keys Smart/ Speakerphone Key Navigation Key Navigate menus.
Check It Out! Headset Jack Camera Lens Take photos to send to others & use on your phone. External Display View caller ID & status icons. Feature Take Photo Send Photo & @ã É Ã New Message Description Open the phone, press the camera key to activate the camera, point lens at subject, press the camera key j or the center key K to take a photo.
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Feature Description Send Picture Send a message with pictures, Message animations, or sounds: K > e Messages > Create Message > New MMS Msg Note: Your phone may refer to an MMS (Multimedia Message Service) message as a picture message. Send Text Send a text message: K >...
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Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray-edged pages at the back of this guide. About This Guide This guide describes the basic features of your Motorola wireless phone. Optional Features This label identifies an optional network or...
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Your phone is designed to use only Motorola Original batteries and accessories. Action 1 Press and hold the release button on the battery cover. 2 Slide the cover back, then lift it away from the phone. 3 Insert the battery with the tabs toward the front and facing down.
Removing the Battery Action 5 Press and hold the release button on the battery cover. 6 Slide the cover back, then lift it away from the phone. 7 Using your fingernails, grasp the sides of the battery where shown, and pull upward.
• Always use Motorola Original batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. • When charging your battery, keep it near room temperature.
battery as described below. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles. Action 1 Plug the charger into your phone. 2 Plug the other end of the charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. 3 When your phone indicates Charge Complete, remove the charger.
Action 2 Press and hold the power key for 3 seconds. The phone may require several seconds to power on. 3 If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code (the last 4 digits of your phone number) and press (-) to unlock the phone. Adjusting Volume Press the volume key up or down to:...
Making a Call Action 1 Dial the number. Tip: If you make a mistake, press the clear key C to delete the last digit. Press and hold C to clear all digits. 2 Press N to make the call. 3 Press P to end the call.
Tip: You can set the phone to answer calls when you open the flip. (To activate this feature, press K > w Settings > In-Call Setup > Answer Options > Open To Answer . Note: If the phone is locked, you must unlock it to answer the call.
Viewing Your Phone Number To view your phone number from the home screen: • Press C, then #. • Press K > w Settings > Phone Status > My Tel. Number. While you are on a call, press Options > My Tel. Number.
Highlight Features This section describes some of your phone’s highlights. Taking and Sending a Photo From the home screen, press the camera key j to activate your phone’s camera. The active viewfinder image appears on your phone’s display. Displays when you press S to change photo settings.
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Point the camera lens at the photo subject, then: Press 1 camera key j 2 camera key j center key K 3 Options (-) > option > Select (-) Send (+) From the active viewfinder, you can press S up and down to select one of these photo settings: Setting Zoom...
Setting Lighting Conditions Pictures Menu Options When the camera is active, press Options to access the Pictures Menu. The Pictures Menu can include the following options: Option Go To Pictures Auto-Timed Capture Camera Setup Capture Title View Free Space Sending a Multimedia Message A Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) multimedia message or a picture message 032380o...
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can send the multimedia message to other wireless phone users and to other email addresses. Note: You can send the message after entering a recipient phone number and the message text. You do not need to complete other fields. Find the Feature Press 2 Select (-) 3 keypad keys...
Press 9 Send To (+) 10 S, then center key K 11 Send (+) Options (-) The Message Options menu can include: Option open the Send To screen scroll to and select the entry to receive the message scroll to [New Number] or [New Email Address] to enter the recipient’s phone number or email address from the...
Option Subject Attachments Priority Receiving a Multimedia Message When you receive a multimedia message or letter, your phone displays the X (message 032380o waiting) indicator and a New Message notification, and sounds an alert. Press READ (-) Multimedia messages that you receive can contain different media objects: •...
Note: In a multimedia letter, you may have to highlight an indicator embedded in the text to play a sound file. • Attached files are appended to the message. To open the attachment, highlight the file indicator/ filename and press VIEW (-) (image file type), PLAY (-) (sound file), or OPEN (-) (vObject such as a Contacts or datebook entry, or unknown file type).
Setting TTY Mode When you set your phone to a TTY mode, it ù operates in that mode whenever the TTY device is connected. Find the Feature Press 2 CHANGE (-) 4 SELECT (-) The TTY Setup menu can include the following options: Press Voice When your phone is in a TTY mode, the international TTY...
Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The home screen is displayed when you are not on a call or using the menu. You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. Left Soft Key Label Note: Your home screen may look different than the...
Your phone can display an analog or digital clock in the home screen (see page 79). While powered on in analog mode, your phone may not always display the correct time. Your phone displays several status indicators: 3. Roam 2. Signal Strength 7/7/05 Coverage...
Indicator F Analog Indicator I 1X Indicator × Missed Call Indicator + Data Call or Embedded BREW Application Indicator ÷ No Service Indicator 8 TTY Indicator - Voice Call/ Incoming Call Indicator P E911 Indicator O Location On Indicator ì Battery Level Indicator Í...
Indicator Ì Sound On, Vibrate On Speakerphone On Text Message Indicator t Voice Message Indicator Using the 5-Way Navigation Use the 5-way navigation key (S) to scroll up, down, left, or right through the menu system. Press the center key K to select a highlighted menu item.
Using Menus From the home screen, press the center key K to enter the main menu. Left Soft Key Perform left function. Press S to scroll to and highlight a menu feature icon in the main menu. The following icons represent features that ruôÉ...
may appear in the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. Menu Icon Feature Settings Ring Styles Voice Records Ü Datebook Extras * Optional network/subscription dependent feature Menu Shortcuts Your phone displays 4 menu icons in the middle of the home screen.
Selecting a Menu Feature This guide uses the following format to show you how to select a menu feature, starting from the home screen. Find the Feature This example shows that from the home screen, you must press the center key K, scroll to and select f Extras from the main menu, scroll to and select Recent Calls, then scroll to and select Dialed.
• Press S to scroll up or down to highlight the option you want. • In a numbered list, press a number key to highlight the option. • In an alphabetized list, press a key repeatedly to cycle through the letters on the key and highlight the closest matching list option •...
The message center lets you compose and send text messages. Flashing cursor indicates insertion point. Press Options( Choosing a Text Entry Method Multiple text entry methods make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. The method you select remains active until you select another method.
Setting Up a Text Entry Method Press Options (-) > Entry Setup from any text entry screen. Select Primary Setup or Secondary Setup, and choose: iTAP English Let the phone predict each English word as you press keys (see page 39). iTAP Français Let the phone predict each French word as you press keys.
Text Entry Method Indicators When you select the Primary or Secondary text entry method, the following indicators identify the text entry setting: Primary ù The following indicators identify Numeric or Symbol entry method: W = numeric method Using Tap Method This is the standard method for entering text on your phone.
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Press 2 keypad keys 3 OK (-) In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry methods. If Tap or Tap Extended is not available as the Primary or Secondary entry method, see page 35. When you enter text with Tap or Tap Extended method, the soft key functions change.
When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter prog you might see: If you want a different word (such as progress), continue pressing keypad keys to enter the remaining characters. Character Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with Tap Extended method.
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Characters change text case, for capital letters enter a space (hold to enter a return) change text entry method (hold for default) Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone. In a URL editor, 1 first shows common characters for that editor.
For example, if you press 7 7 6 4, letter combinations that match your key presses display: Press Select (-) to lock highlighted combination. If you want a different word (such as Progress), continue pressing keypad keys to enter the remaining characters. Entering Words In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry methods.
Press 3 SELECT (-) If you enter a word your phone does not recognize, the phone stores it to use as 1 of your word options. When you fill memory space for unrecognized words, your phone deletes the oldest words to add new words. Using Numeric Method In a text entry screen, press # to switch entry methods until the W (numeric) indicator displays.
Using Symbol Method In a text entry screen, press # to switch entry methods until the [ (symbol) indicator displays. Press 1 keypad keys (1 press per symbol) 2 S left or right 3 SELECT (-) Symbol Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with symbol method.
Characters " & ' ( ) [ ] { } ¿ ¡ ~ < > = $ £ ¥ # % * + - x * / \ = > < # § enter a space (hold to enter a return) change text entry method (hold for default) Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone.
When you activate your phone’s integrated handsfree speaker, you can talk to the other party without holding the phone to your ear. Press and hold the smart/ speakerphone key to turn the handsfree speaker on or off during a call. A soft audio alert confirms activation/deactivation.
Setting Phone Alert Style via the External Display Your phone rings or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call or other event. This ring or vibration is called an alert. With the flip closed: Press 1 volume keys 2 smart/ speakerphone 3 volume keys Viewing an Unanswered Call via the...
Press 3 smart/ speakerphone Changing a Code, PIN, or Password Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234, and the 6-digit security code is originally set to 000000. Your service provider may reset these codes before you receive your phone. If your service provider has not reset these codes, we recommend that you change them to prevent others from accessing your personal information.
You can make emergency calls on your phone even when it is locked (see page 57). Locking Your Phone Manually Find the Feature Press 1 keypad keys 2 OK (+) Unlocking Your Phone Tip: Your phone’s unlock code is originally set to 1234. Many service providers reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number.
Press 2 OK (+) If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password Note: Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234, and the 6-digit security code is originally set to 000000. Many service providers reset the unlock code to the last 4 digits of your phone number before you receive your phone.
Setting Up Your Phone Storing Your Name and Phone Number To store or edit your name and phone number information on your phone: 032380o Find the Feature If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider. Setting Alerts and Alert Styles Your phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call or to signal certain other events.
Action 2 Scroll to and highlight the desired alert style (Loud, Soft, Vibrate, Vibe then Ring, or Silent). 3 Press SELECT (-) or the center key K. Setting Alerts Your phone includes alerts for Calls, Inbox, Voicemail, Alarms, Data Calls, Fax Calls, and Reminders. You can specify a detailed setting for each type of alert: Find the Feature Action...
Setting Answer Options You can use additional, alternative methods to answer an incoming call. Multi-key Open To Answer To activate or deactivate an answer option: Find the Feature Press 2 CHANGE (-) 4 SELECT (-) Setting a Wallpaper Image Set a photo, picture, or animation as a wallpaper (background) image in your phone’s home screen.
Press 3 S up or down 4 SELECT (-) 6 CHANGE (-) 8 SELECT (-) 9 BACK (+) Setting a Screen Saver Image Set a photo, picture, or animation as a screen saver image. The screen saver image displays when the flip is open and no activity is detected for a specified time period.
Tip: Turn off the screen saver to extend battery life. Find the Feature Press 2 CHANGE (-) 3 S up or down 4 SELECT (-) 6 CHANGE (-) 8 SELECT (-) 9 BACK (+) Adjusting the Backlight Set the amount of time that the display and keypad backlights remain on, or turn off backlights to extend battery life.
Hiding or Showing Location Information Your phone can use the automatic location information (ALI) feature to tell the network where 032380o you are physically located. Find the Feature Press 2 SELECT (-) Limitations of AGPS Sometimes adequate signals from multiple satellites are unavailable, usually because your AGPS phone’s antenna cannot establish a view of a wide area of open sky.
Even where location information can be calculated in such situations, it may take more time than usual, and your location estimate may not be as accurate. Even where adequate signals from multiple satellites are available, your AGPS feature will provide only an approximate location, often within 150 feet (45 meters) but sometimes much farther from your actual location.
Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 14. Changing the Active Line Change the active phone line to make and receive calls from your other phone number. 032380o Find the Feature To store or edit your name and phone number information on your phone: 032380o Redialing a Number...
With automatic redial, your phone automatically redials the number for 4 minutes. When the call goes through, your phone rings or vibrates 1 time, displays Redial Successful , and then connects the call. You must turn on automatic redial to use the feature. To turn automatic redial on or off: Find the Feature When automatic redial is turned off, you can manually...
locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues. Press 1 keypad keys Using AGPS During an Emergency Call When you make an emergency call, your phone's assisted-Global Positioning System (AGPS) 032380o feature can calculate your approximate location and help emergency service personnel find you.
and the accuracy of the results decreases with reduced access to satellite signals. If your phone does not have adequate access to AGPS satellite signals, the location of the nearest cell tower in contact with your phone is automatically provided to the emergency response center.
Press VIEW (-) The Last Calls Menu can include the following options: Option Store Delete Delete All Send Message Add Digits Attach Number Returning an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays: • the (missed call) indicator call the entry’s number view entry details...
• X Missed Calls, where X is the number of missed calls Press 1 VIEW (-) Using the Notepad The most recent set of digits that you enter are stored in your phone’s notepad memory. This can be a phone number that you called or a number that you entered but did not call.
Attaching a Number While dialing (with digits visible in the display): Press K > Attach Number Calling with Speed Dial Each entry you store in Contacts is assigned a unique speed dial number. Tip: To see an entry’s speed dial number, press K >...
Using Voicemail Voicemail messages that you receive are stored on the network. To listen to your messages, you 032380o must call your voicemail phone number. Note: Your service provider may include additional information about using this feature. Listening to Voicemail Messages From the home screen: Find the Feature Press...
Receiving a Voicemail Message When you receive a voicemail message, your phone displays the & New VoiceMail notification. Press CALL (-) The phone calls your voicemail phone number. If no voicemail number is stored, your phone prompts you to store a number. Storing Your Voicemail Number If necessary, use the following procedure to store your voicemail phone number on your phone.
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Press 6 keypad keys Options (-), S, Select (-) 7 Ok (+) type the voicemail number open the Dialing Menu, then scroll to and select Browse to select a number from Contacts or from the Received or Dialed list confirm the number you entered...
Phone Features This section helps you locate features on your phone that are not described in detail in this guide. Main Menu This is the standard main menu layout. Menu organization and feature names may vary on your phone. Not all features may be available on your phone. Settings (see next page) Media Gallery...
Calling Features Feature Voice Dial Auto PIN Dial Restrict Calls Description Voice dial a number: Press and release the voice key, then (within 2 seconds) say: • “Name dial” followed by the name of a Contacts entry • “Digit dial” followed by the number you wish to call.
Messages Feature Description Send Text Send a text message: Message K > U Messaging > Create Message > New Text Msg Press Options (-) to perform various operations on the message. Send Send a multimedia Multimedia message: Message K > U Messaging >...
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Feature Quick Text Sent Messages Read Received Messages Drafts Description Send or create a quick note message: K > U Messaging > Quick Text View sent messages: K > U Messaging > Outbox Read received messages: K > U Messaging > Inbox >...
Feature Description Erase Delete all messages or only messages from the Outbox or Messages Drafts folder: K > U Messaging Press Options (-), then scroll to Erase Messages and press Select (-). Contacts Feature Description Create a new Contacts entry: Create Entry K >...
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Feature Dial Number Call a number stored in Contacts: Set Ringer ID for Entry Category for Entry Description K > n Contacts > entry Press N to call the selected entry. Assign a distinctive ringer alert to a Contacts entry: K >...
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Feature Description Set the order in which Contacts entries Sort Contacts are listed: List K > n Contacts Press Options (-), then scroll to Setup and press Select (-). Next, scroll to Sort by and press Change (-). Scroll to the desired sort order and press Select (-).
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Feature View Primary or All Numbers Edit Entry Delete Entry Delete a Contacts entry: Copy Contacts Entry Copy Multiple Contacts Entries Description Set to view only primary numbers or all numbers when viewing entries: K > n Contacts Press Options (-), then scroll to Setup and press Select (-).
Feature Description Set Speed Assign a speed dial number to a Contacts entry: Dial Number K > n Contacts > entry Press Options (-), then scroll to Edit and press Select (-). Next, scroll to Speed Dial and press K. After assigning the speed dial number, press Ok (+) and then Done (-) to save the setting.
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Action 2 Say 1 of the following commands: Name Dial, Digit Dial, Voicemail, Redial, Received Your phone opens the corresponding menu or performs the corresponding action. Tip: When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and volume, pronouncing each digit distinctly. Avoid pausing between digits.
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Action 3 When the phone prompts you to say the 1st digit sequence, wait for the beep and then repeat the digits in a normal tone of voice. 4 If the recording sounds acceptable (no mistakes or background noises), say “Yes” or press YES (-).
To reset voice dialing to the factory defaults Find the Feature Additional Personalizing Features Feature Ringer IDs Ring Volume Keypad Volume Reminders Message Alerts K > w Settings > Personalize > Voice Dial Setup > Reset Digits Description Activate distinctive ringer alerts assigned to Contacts entries: K >...
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Feature Description Skin Choose a phone skin that sets the look and feel of your phone’s display: K > w Settings > Personalize > Skin Greeting Change the greeting that appears when you turn on your phone: K > w Settings > Personalize > Greeting Change Soft Change soft key labels in the home Keys...
Menu Features Feature Menu View Display the main menu as graphic Main Menu Show or Hide Menu Icons Change Menu Icons Language Scroll Description icons or as a text-based list: K > w Settings > Personalize > Main Menu > View Reorder your phone’s main menu: K >...
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Feature Description Master Reset all options except unlock code, Reset security code, and lifetime timer: K > w Settings > Initial Setup > Master Reset Master Reset all options except unlock code, Clear security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries: Warning: This option erases all user-entered information stored in your phone memory, including phonebook...
Dialing Features Feature DTMF Tones Call Monitoring Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing O. This time includes busy signals and ringing. The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider.
billing information, please contact your service provider directly. Feature Description K > f Extras > Recent Calls View Call > Call Times Times Scroll to Last Call, Dialed, Received, Roam Calls, Home Calls, CSD Calls, All Calls, or Lifetime Calls, and press Select (-).
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obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products. Feature Accessory Volume Settings (car kit or headset) External Speaker- phone Auto Answer (car kit or headset) Voice Dial (headset) Description Adjust volume levels of car kit accessory: During an active call, press your phone’s up or down volume keys.
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Feature Description Auto Automatically route calls to a Handsfree car kit when connected: (car kit) K > w Settings > Car Settings > Auto Handsfree > On Power-Off Set the phone to stay on for Delay a period of time after the (car kit) ignition is switched off: K >...
Data and Fax Calls Feature Data Settings Send Data or Fax Receive Data or Talk Then Network Features Feature Network Settings Description Specify call type for next call: K > w Settings > Connection > Incoming Call > Next Call Press Change (-), then scroll to Normal, Data In Only, or Fax In Only, and press Select (-).
Personal Organizer Features Feature Description Add an event to the Datebook datebook: Event K > M Datebook > day Press Options (-) > New View View or edit event details: Datebook K > M Datebook > day Event Press K. Scroll to event and press K.
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Feature Turn Off Alarm Create Voice Record Play Voice Record Calculator Calculate numbers: Currency Converter Description Turn off alarm: Press DISABLE (+) or O. Set 8-minute delay: Press SNOOZE (-). Create a voice record: Press and hold voice key, speak into the phone, release voice key when finished speaking.
Security Feature Description Lock Lock phone applications: Application K > w Settings > Security > Lock Application Restrict Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: Calls K > w Settings > Security > Restrict Calls K > w Settings > Security Change >...
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Feature Manage Pictures Manage Sounds Description Manage pictures: K > h Media Gallery > Pictures Manage sounds that you have composed or downloaded and create playlists: K > h Media Gallery > Sounds 032380o...
If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing...
Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data The model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
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2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
Index Numerics 1-touch dial using 62 1X indicator 28 accessories 8, 45 alarm clock 87 alarm only indicator 28 alert defined 45 downloading 69 setting 45, 49 turning off 13, 15, 57 all sound off indicator 28 analog indicator 28 animation downloading 69 screen saver 52...
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call (continued) making 14 received calls list 59 receiving 14 recent calls 59 storing 59 timers 83 unanswered call 45, 60 Call Failed, Number Busy message 56 camera taking a photo 2, 17 capitalization, changing 35 car kit 83 character chart 38 codes changing 46 default 13, 46, 47, 48...
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export regulations 20 external display 44 fax call 86 5-way navigation key 29 flip external display 44 open to answer 15, 51 screen saver 52 greeting 79 handsfree speaker 43 handsfree use 83 headset accessory, using 83 using with external display 45 hearing aid compatibility 17 home screen 26...
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language, setting 80 left soft key functions 26 location on indicator 28 location, sending to network lock application 89 phone 46 making a call 14 master clear 81 master reset 81 menu entering text 33 icons, converting to text icons, showing or hiding language, setting 80 lists 32 navigating 30...
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network settings 86 no service indicator 28 notepad 61 number storing your number 49 viewing your number 16 numbers, entering 41 open to answer 51 optional accessory, defined optional feature, defined 8 outbox 70 passwords. See codes phone alert, setting 45, 49 alert, turning off 13, 15, answer options 51 automatic location...
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quick text 70 received calls list 59 recent calls 59 recycling 20 redial automatic redial 56 busy number 56 reminders turning on/off 78 right soft key functions 26 ring alert setting 15, 45, 49 turning off 13, 15, 57 ring tone downloading 69 managing 90 ringer ID...
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tap method text entry 36 telephone number storing your number 49 viewing your number 16 text 35 character chart 38 entering 33 entry method, selecting entry method, setup 35 iTAP software predictive text entry 39 numeric method 41 symbol chart 42 symbol method 42 tap method 36 text case indicator 36...