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Welcome We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola RAZR V3c wireless phone. Smart Key Voice Key Create voice records & voice Volume Keys dial names. Left Soft Key 040128o Perform function in lower left display. Right Soft Key...
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Check It Out! Features Camera Lens Download Picture Press S left to open GET PIX & Smart Key 032380o Take self-portrait External Display FLIX. photo with View incoming camera when flip call information, Scroll down to Get New PIX and press is closed.
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Features Features Take Photo Send Text Message Open the phone, press the camera Send a text message: key b to activate the camera, point MENU (s) C Messaging 032380o lens at subject and press TAKE (s) to take New Txt Msg a photo.
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About This Guide geographical areas. Contact your service provider for more information. This guide describes the basic features of Optional Accessories your Motorola wireless phone. This label identifies a feature that Optional Features requires an optional Motorola This label identifies an optional Original accessory.
Installing the Battery Battery Tips Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. 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.
Always take your phone with you when you below. Some batteries perform best after leave your vehicle. several full charge/discharge cycles. It is normal for batteries to gradually wear 1 Insert the down and require longer charging times. If charger into the you notice a change in your battery life, it is USB connector probably time to purchase a new battery.
Adjusting segment of the battery level indicator must be visible to ensure full phone functionality while Volume 040135o charging. Press the up or down Turning On Your Phone volume keys to: • increase or 1 Open your phone. decrease earpiece volume during a call 2 Press and hold the •...
2 Press N to make the call. Note: If the phone is locked, you must first enter your 4-digit unlock code to answer the 3 Press P to end the call. call. Tip: Closing the flip also ends the call unless you are using the speakerphone feature (see Changing the Call Alert page 36).
Phone Flip Closed Press the up Volume Keys or down volume key, Speakerphone then press the speakerphone key to scroll through the alert styles: Loud , Soft , , Vibe & Ring , and Silent . The alert styles are Vibrate shown on the external display.
Highlight Features You can do much more with your phone than Tip: You can also activate the video camera make and receive calls! This section viewfinder by pressing and holding the camera key b. describes some of your phone’s highlights. The active viewfinder image appears on your Recording and Playing display.
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Press S up and down to zoom in and Adjusting Video Recording out. Press S left and right to control Settings brightness. When the video camera is active, press Options Press the Pause key to temporarily stop to open the OPTIONS menu, which can include recording, then the Resume key to continue.
Playing a Video Clip ß To play a video clip stored on your phone: 1 Press S left to open the GET PIX & FLIX menu. 480x640 2 Scroll to My FLIX and press OK (s). Press left soft Press right soft TAKE Options Gallery...
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Press the Erase key to delete the photo and Option return to active viewfinder. Image Quality Adjusting Camera Settings Select Fine, Normal, or Economy. Shutter Sound When the camera is active, press Options to open the OPTIONS menu, which can include the Activate a tone that plays when you take a following options: photo.
Sending a Picture entry and press OK (s). Press Done when finished adding Contacts entries. Message A picture message contains Press Add Recent Calls, then OK (s). For embedded media objects (possibly each call you want to add, highlight the 032380o including photos, pictures, entry and press OK (s).
9 Press keypad keys, then OK (s), to enter g (message waiting) indicator and a the message subject. New Message notification, and sounds an alert. Open the flip and select to view the message immediately or to save it in your Inbox for Press Options, scroll to Add Quick Text, then viewing later.
• Handsfree Car Kit (optional Motorola plays. Original accessory) • Attached files are appended to the For more information about Bluetooth message. To open the attachment, wireless connections supported by this highlight the file indicator/filename and...
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Turn Bluetooth Power On or are attempting to pair with). You cannot perform pairing while your phone is connected to another device. Find the MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS To pair your phone to a headset accessory, Connections Bluetooth Feature handsfree car kit, or PC that supports Setup...
3 If the device requests permission to bond PhoneTools software included with the with your phone, select YES and enter the Motorola Original™ data kit. See the data kit device PIN code to create a secure user’s guide for more information.
TTY Operation Setting TTY Mode ù When you set your phone to a TTY mode, You can use an optional TTY device with your it operates in that mode whenever the TTY phone to send and receive calls. You must device is connected.
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Option Transmit TTY characters but receive by listening to earpiece. When your phone is in a TTY mode, the international TTY mode, the international TTY symbol, and the mode setting display during an active TTY call. Returning to Voice Mode To return to standard voice mode, select Voice from the TTY Setup menu.
Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. The MENU label in the bottom center of the display shows that you can press the s key to enter the main menu. Using the Display Labels at the bottom corners of the display The home screen is displayed when you are show the current soft key functions.
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Indicators are described below. Alert/Indicator 6 Voice Privacy Indicator System Status Indicators Indicates Voice Privacy is set to On and is Alert/Indicator enabled during active call. 1 Signal Strength Indicator L Data Call, Tethered, or Embedded WAP/BREW Application Indicator Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection.
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Alert/Indicator Alert/Indicator P E911 Indicator o Alarm Only Indicates E911 is set to On. Indicates Master Volume is set to Alarm Only. O Location On Indicator r Vibrate On Indicates Location is set to On. Indicates Master Volume is set to Vibrate On. 0 Keypad Lock Indicator p Sound On, Vibrate On Indicates keypad lock is set to On.
Using Menus Alert/Indicator y Voicemail From the home screen, press MENU (s) to enter the main menu. Shows number of voicemail messages received. u Alarm On Shows when an alarm has been set. Thu, Oct 23 12:45pm 040128o Using the 5-Way 78ruqsgxu Right Soft Key Left Soft Key...
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Press S left, right, up, or down to open the main menu, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. menu represented by the icon you select. You can change the menu icons that appear in the Menu Features home screen, or set your phone not to display B GET IT NOW* C MESSAGING...
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• Press S to scroll up or down to Tip: From the main menu, you can quickly select a menu feature by pressing the number highlight the option you want. key associated with that feature. For example, • In a numbered list, press a number key from the SETTINGS &...
Entering Text The message center lets you compose and send text messages. Some features require you to enter information. The following is a sample of a CREATE TXT MESSAGE Flashing cursor screen for Contacts entry information. 0/160 indicates insertion point. EDIT CONTACT Highlighted Name...
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Press the left soft key in any text entry screen Capitalization and Numbers to select 1 of the following entry modes: Press * in any text entry screen to cycle through entry methods: iTAP Let the phone predict each word English (in English) as you press keys.
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1 Press a keypad key 1 or more times to When you enter 3 or more characters in a select a letter, number, or symbol. row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter prog, you might 2 Enter the remaining characters.
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Character Chart Keys/Characters Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with Tap mode change text entry enter space method (hold for Keys/Characters default) . @ ? ! - , & : _ / ; 1 a b c 2 Note: This chart shows lowercase letters, which are produced in ABC mode.
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• Press S left or right to move the mode, because your phone combines the key flashing cursor to the left or right in a presses into common words. text message. For example, if you press 7 7 6 4, you •...
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Press S up to enter the highlighted Using Symbol Mode combination when it spells a word. A From a text entry screen, specify Symbols space is automatically inserted after the mode by pressing the Abc key, then selecting word. Symbols. If you enter a word your phone does not Scroll to the desired symbol on the SYMBOLS recognize, the phone stores it to use as 1 of...
Using the Handsfree To end the call, press and hold the speakerphone key again. You will see Call Ended Speaker and hear a soft audio alert. You can set your phone so that the Note: You must open your phone’s flip to speakerphone remains on until you press the activate the speakerphone.
Using Handsfree Speaker with • View time, date, and phone status information. Flip Closed • View message notifications. 1 Open your phone’s flip. 2 Press and hold the speakerphone key to Turning On Airplane turn on the speakerphone. Mode 3 Enter the number you wish to call and press N.
Changing a Code, PIN, Select the type of code you wish to change, enter the old code when prompted, then or Password enter the new code. Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally Locking and Unlocking set to the last 4 digits of your phone number, and the 6-digit security code is originally set to Your Keypad 000000.
vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but If You Forget a Code, you must unlock it to answer. PIN, or Password You can make emergency calls on your phone even when it is locked (see page 47). Note: Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to the last 4 digits of your phone Locking Your Phone number, and the 6-digit security code is...
Setting Up Your Phone Setting Time and Date 1 If necessary, set Style: to Master Volume: Scroll to Style: and press Change, then scroll Find the MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS to Master Volume and press Select. Initial Setup Time and Date Feature 2 Scroll to Master Volume Detail and press Change .
Setting Alerts Setting Answer Options Your phone includes alerts for Calls, Inbox, You can use these alternative methods to Voicemail, Alarms, Data Calls, Fax Calls, and Reminders. answer an incoming call. You can specify a detailed setting for each Multi-key answer by pressing any key type of alert: Open To...
Setting a Wallpaper Setting a Screen Saver Image Image Set a photo, picture, or animation as a Set a photo, picture, or animation as a screen wallpaper (background) image in your phone’s saver image. home screen. The screen saver image displays when the flip is open and no activity is detected for a Find the (s) D SETTINGS &...
Adjusting the Backlight bank). Your phone prompts you when the network or a service asks for your location. Set the amount of time that the display and You can refuse at this point. keypad backlights remain on, or turn off When ALI is set to 911 Only , your phone backlights to extend battery life.
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cases, the AGPS feature will not work. Such Even where location information can be situations include, but are not limited to, the calculated in such situations, it may take more following: time than usual, and your location estimate may not be as accurate. •...
Conserving Battery Power Your phone includes an ambient light sensor and battery save setting to extend battery life. When this feature is activated, it automatically turns off the keypad backlight when it detects that enough ambient light is available. Inhibiting or covering the sensor can cause intermittent backlighting.
Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and 2 Scroll to the entry you want to call. answer calls, see page 10. 3 Press N to redial the number. Changing the Active Using Automatic Redial Line When you receive a busy signal, your phone displays Call Failed, Change the active phone line to 032380o...
You must turn on automatic redial to use the Calling an Emergency feature. To turn automatic redial on or off: Number Find the MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Initial Setup Auto Redial Your service provider programs 1 or more Feature emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you can call under any circumstances, even...
Using AGPS During an service must be turned on. See page 43. Emergency Call For best results, you should be located where your phone’s antenna can establish a clear When you make an emergency call, view of the open sky. This allows your phone your phone’s assisted-Global 032380o to access AGPS satellite signals.
4 Press N to call the entry’s number. the phone for as long as the emergency response center instructs you. Press the Message key to send a message Viewing Recent Calls to the entry’s number. Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialed, even if the calls Press OPEN (s) to view entry details.
1 Press the VIEW key to see the received Option calls list. Erase 2 Scroll to the call you want to return. Delete the selected entry (if the entry has 3 Press N to make the call. not been locked). Erase All Attaching a Number Delete all unlocked entries.
1 Enter the speed dial number for the entry Note: Your service provider may include you want to call. additional information about using this feature. 2 Press # to submit the number. 3 Press N to call the entry. Listening to Voicemail Messages Calling with 1-Touch Find the...
Phone Features This section helps you locate features on your phone that were not described earlier 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. GET IT NOW* CONTACTS •...
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Settings & Tools Menu Tools System Connections • Calendar • System Select • Active Calls • Alarm Clock • Device Info • Bluetooth • World Clock • Location • Notepad • Security • Calculator Call Settings Sounds Setting • In-Call Setup •...
Calling Features Features Send Multimedia Message Features MENU (s) C MESSAGING 032380o Auto PIN Dial New Pix Msg Some networks require an authenticating Enter the message address and press PIN code to allow outgoing calls. Use this OK (s), then: feature to automatically dial your PIN code.
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Features Features View Sent Messages Drafts View sent messages: View messages saved in drafts 032380o 032380o folder: MENU (s) C MESSAGING Sent sent message, then press Open (s) MENU (s) C MESSAGING Drafts draft message Press the Options key to perform various operations on the message.
Contacts Features Dial Number Features Call a number stored in Contacts: Create Entry MENU (s) E CONTACTS Contact List Create a new Contacts entry: entry MENU (s) E CONTACTS New Contact Press N to call. View Contact Edit Entry MENU (s) E CONTACTS Edit a Contacts entry: Contact List...
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Features Features Set Default Number for Entry Create New Ringtone Set the default number for a Contacts entry Create a recording that you can assign as a with multiple numbers: ringtone for an entry: MENU (s) E CONTACTS Contact List MENU (s) E CONTACTS Contact List...
2 Say one of the commands listed in the Features table in the next section. Erase Entry Your phone performs the corresponding Erase a Contacts entry: MENU (s) action. E CONTACTS Contact List entry Voice Commands Press the Options key, then scroll to Erase and press OK (s).
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Voice Commands Voice Commands Send Picture Name or # Lookup Name Send a multimedia message to: Look up a Contacts entry by speaking the entry’s Name. • a phone number you speak Go To App Use a voice shortcut to access the phone •...
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Voice Service Setup More Personalizing Features You can modify several voice command Features settings: Call & Key Volumes 1 Press and release the voice button on the MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS right side of the phone. Sounds Setting Ringstyles 2 Press the Settings key.
Menu Features Features Greeting Features Change the greeting that appears Menu Language when you turn on your phone: 032380o MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Initial Setup MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Language Display Greeting Show or Hide Menu Icons Screen Saver Show or hide menu feature icons in the Set a photo, picture, or animation as a...
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Features Features Create Banner Master Clear Create a heading to display on your phone’s Reset all options except unlock code, home screen: security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries: MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Display Home Screen Banner...
Dialing Features equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider. For Features billing information, please contact your service provider directly. DTMF Tones Features Activate DTMF tones: View Call Times MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Initial Setup DTMF Tones MENU (s)
certain areas. Always obey the laws and Features regulations on the use of these products. View Data Volumes Features MENU (s) A RECENT CALLS 032380o Accessory Volume Settings View Timers (car kit or headset) Scroll to Transmit Kilobytes, Received Kilobytes, Total Adjust volume of headsets or car kit Kilobytes, or Lifetime Data, and press OK (s).
Bluetooth® Wireless Features Connections Connect to a Handsfree Device During a Call Features Switch to a headset or car kit Make Phone Visible to Other during a call: Device MENU (s) Use Bluetooth Allow an unknown Bluetooth Note: You cannot switch to a headset or car device to discover your phone: kit if you are already connected to a MENU (s)
Data and Fax Calls Features Set Bluetooth Power Features Permanently On Data Settings Set Bluetooth Power to be on Specify call type for next call: whenever your phone is on: MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Connections MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Connections Active Calls Bluetooth...
Network Features Features Set Call Drop Alerts Features Set phone to emit an alert tone 032380o Network Settings whenever the network drops a View network information and call. (Because digital networks are so adjust network settings: quiet, the call drop alert may be your only 032380o MENU (s) D SETTINGS &...
Personal Organizer Features Features Set Alarm Set an alarm: Features MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Tools Add Calendar Appointment Alarm Clock Add an event to the calendar: Turn Off Alarm MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS Tools Turn off alarm: Calendar Press the Off key or O.
Security Features Download Game or Application Features Download a Get It Now game or 032380o Change Unlock & Security Codes application: MENU (s) D SETTINGS & TOOLS System MENU (s) B GET IT NOW Security New Passwords Unlock Code or Security Code Select category, application, and pricing option.
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Features Manage Video Clips From the idle display, press S 032380o left to select GET PIX & FLIX. Scroll to My FLIX and press OK (s) to view a list of pictures. To play a video clip, scroll to the video clip title and press PLAY (s).
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 impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Specific Absorption Rate Data The model wireless phone meets the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set government’s requirements for exposure to by the FCC and by the Canadian regulatory radio waves. authorities is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and standard operating positions accepted by the FCC receiver.
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2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing While there may be differences between the SAR protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement levels of various phones and at various positions, uncertainty range for this product.
Index 1-touch dial viewing 69 calendar 68 using 51 wallpaper 42 view appointment 68 1X indicator 25 answering a call 11, 41 calendar appointment automatic location indicator 26 information call sending 43 alert, setting 40 accessories 7 automatic redial 46 alert, turning off 10, 11, alarm clock 68 alarm on indicator 27...
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receiving 11 emergency number 47 recent calls 49 end key 11 data call 66 storing 49 ending a call 11 volume meters 64 unanswered call 50 Enter Unlock Code message data call/tethered/embedded Call Failed, Number Busy WAP/BREW indicator message 46 external display 37 camera 13 deleting a call 49...
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no service 25 keypad lock indicator 26 roaming 25 indicators signal strength 25 1X 25 sound on & vibrate on 26 left soft key alarm on 27 speakerphone 26 functions 24 alarm only 26 SSL 25 location on indicator 26 ALI 43 TTY 25 location, sending to network...
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erase 55 unlock code 38 outbox 55 unlocking 10, 38 optional accessory, defined reading 55 phone number receiving 3 attaching 2 numbers 50 optional feature, defined 7 status 55 redialing 46 outbox 55 text 3, 54 storing in Contacts 56 message indicator 26 viewing your number 12 message waiting indicator...
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forgetting 39 character chart 33 send key 11, 49 entering 30 received calls list 49 signal strength indicator 25 entry mode, selecting 30 recent calls 49 silent alert, setting 40 text entry mode redial silent ring alert, setting 11 selecting 30 automatic redial 46 soft keys TTY indicator 25...