Page 1: Welcome
Welcome This reference guide describes the many features in your A925 multimedia handset. Game Key A Speakerphone Volume Up/Down Voice Key Shortcut Key Press to go to favorite application (default: Home screen). Power/End Key Press & hold to turn on & off.
Page 2 MOTOROLA and the Stylised M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Welcome ......... . 1 Safety and General Information .
Page 4 Calling Features........36 Opening Phone Application ......36 Displaying Your Phone Number.
Page 5 Contact List ........69 Opening Contacts Application .
Page 6 News and Entertainment......104 Web Browser ........104 Music .
Page 7: Safety And General Information
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.
Page 8: Phone Operation
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 centimetres) from your body when...
Page 9: Medical Devices
facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. 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...
Page 10: Use While Driving
Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your phone while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road. • Use hands-free operation, if available. •...
Page 11: Blasting Caps And Areas
(short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, bag, or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers. Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol Definition Important safety information will follow.
Page 12: Repetitive Motion Injuries
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 blinking- lights feature on your phone.
Page 13 European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9 Type: MC2-41H14 The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
Page 14: Getting Started
• Desktop cradle • Stylus • Stereo headset with Send and End keys • CD-ROM with computer synchronisation software (A925 Desktop Suite), product manuals, and other product information and software • Removable memory card (may not be available in all countries) •...
Page 15: About This Guide
Features marked with this label are optional network and/or subscriber-dependent. They may not be offered by all service providers in all geographical areas. Contact your service provider for availability. Optional Accessories Features marked with this label require an optional Motorola Original™ accessory. Getting Started - 15...
Page 16: Installing The Usim Card
Installing the USIM Card Your USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and memory for storing phone numbers and messages. Caution: Do not bend or scratch your USIM card, and avoid exposing it to static electricity, water, or dirt. Do This 1 Push down release latch, slide...
Page 17: Installing The Memory Card
Do This 3 Insert USIM card into tray (notch in upper right corner, gold plate down). 4 Close USIM card door and slide to right to lock. Installing the Memory Card The memory card lets you store multimedia files, such as audio clips, pictures, and video clips.
Page 18: Installing The Battery
Then slide it out. Installing the Battery You must install and charge the battery to use your handset. Use only Motorola Original batteries and accessories. Store batteries in their protective cases when not in use. Do This 1 Remove the battery from its protective clear plastic case.
Page 19: Charging The Battery
Do This 3 Insert the battery under the tab and push down. 4 Replace back cover and slide into place. Charging the Battery New batteries are partially charged, so you must charge them before you can use your handset. Some batteries perform best after several charge/discharge cycles.
Page 20: Battery Use
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals. To maximise your battery’s performance: • Always use Motorola Original™ batteries and battery chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers.
Page 21: Turning Your Handset On
Dispose of rechargeable batteries properly. You may need to recycle them. Refer to your battery’s label for battery type, and contact your local recycling centre for proper disposal methods. Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. Turning Your Handset On Press and hold to turn on and off...
Page 22: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls This section describes the basic calling features. For more features, see “Calling Features” on page 36. To make and answer calls, your handset must: • be turned on • have a USIM card installed • have a network connection with adequate signal strength Making a Call Do This 1 Press B .
Page 23: Using Your Handset
Using Your Handset See page 1 for a description of your handset’s components. Handset Screen Application Shows six icons that allow easy access Selector Bar to commonly used applications. Menu Bar Shows menus for the open application. Application Shows the open application. Space Button Bar Shows buttons you can select in the...
Page 24: Using Touchscreen Control
Status Bar Shows handset status information. Using Touchscreen Control You can use all of the features by tapping on icons, text, and on- screen buttons with the provided stylus. One tap selects an item. The stylus fits in a storage compartment on the back of the handset.
Page 25: Using Game Keys
Using Game Keys The handset has two Game keys. You can use these keys to play games that you install on the handset. Game Key A In addition to playing games, you can also use these keys as follows: Game Key A In many handset applications, you can press Game key A ( F ) to open the first (leftmost) menu in the menu bar.
Page 26 • Select . The Application Launcher displays, showing icons of all of your handset’s applications. Select the application you want to open. • Press D (Shortcut key) to open your favorite application. The default application is the Home screen. See “Setting Shortcut Key”...
Page 27: Folders
Video (see page 117) SyncML (see page 83) Folders Many applications include a group of folders. The current folder name appears on the right side of the menu bar at the top of the screen. Current folder. Tap folder name to see list of all folders.
Page 28: Filing New Entry In Folder
Filing New Entry in Folder Do This 1 In the application, select the desired folder. 2 Create a new entry. The entry is automatically assigned to this folder. Moving Entry to a Different Folder Do This 1 Open the entry. 2 Select a different folder.
Page 29: Status Indicators
Status Indicators The status bar at the bottom of the Screen shows the following status indicators: Alert Mode Clock Keyboard Launcher Clock – Shows the current time. Keyboard Launcher – Tap to display the on-screen keyboard. (The keyboard displays only when the cursor is in a text-entry field.) Alert Mode –...
Page 30 Phone – Shows the status of an active call: Connected: While not in an active call: Voicemail waiting: Message – Shows that you have a new message and what type: Email: Text message: If an Multimedia message or Text message sender’s phone number is in your Contact list, the indicator is white.
Page 31: Status Light
Battery Strength – Shows the amount of charge in your battery. The more bars, the greater the charge. The indicator displays in amber when the handset is consuming a large amount of battery power, such as during a video call. The battery is charging, and receive a charge.
Page 32: Entering Text
Entering Text Two text entry methods make it easy to enter names, numbers, and text messages on your handset. Handwriting Recognition You can use the stylus as a pen to write letters, numbers, and punctuation directly on the touchscreen. To write with the stylus, tap in the status bar.
Page 33: Virtual Keyboard
Virtual Keyboard You can use an on-screen keyboard to type text. To activate the keyboard, tap in the status bar. The handwriting pad or the keyboard appears (depending on which you used last). If the handwriting pad appears, tap again, and then tap Roman in the popup menu.
Page 34: Home Screen
Home Screen The Home screen shows a variety of content. This could be a summary of your appointments, messages, and personal links to content such as news, entertainment, and sports. Displaying Home Screen The Home screen displays after the startup sequence when you turn on the handset.
Page 35: Personalising Home Screen
Information Snacks – Shows the three most recently received information snacks (headlines). Tap a snack to go to a Web page with more information. Note: See the 3 welcome package for information about information snacks. Personal Information – Shows the number of new emails, voicemails, Multimedia messages, Text messages, upcoming appointments, and active tasks.
Page 36: Calling Features
Calling Features Opening Phone Application Use the Phone application to make voice and video phone calls. You can open this application in the following ways: • Press B . When the Phone application opens, a list of the most recently dialled calls displays. •...
Page 37: Displaying Your Phone Number
Displaying Your Phone Number Your phone number must be programmed on your USIM card to use this feature. Tap phone number. Making a Voice Call Dialling with the Keypad Do This 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. 2 Select a voice call by tapping the icon ( 3 Use stylus to tap phone number on keypad.
Page 38: Making A Video Call
Do This 2 Tap and hold star key. 3 Tap and hold # key. Dialling Stored Phone Numbers You can automatically dial stored phone numbers. See “Communicating with Contacts” on page 72. Redialling Failed Voice Calls If a voice call fails (busy or not answered), a displays.
Page 39 Making a Video Call to Another Phone You can make a video call to another phone by dialling the phone number on the keypad. Shortcut: You can automatically place video calls to stored phone numbers. See “Communicating with Contacts” on page 72. Do This 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or...
Page 40 Do This 4 Tap When the call connects, the screen shows the remote camera image on top and the local image on the bottom. Making a Video Call to a Computer To make a video call to a computer, you can use: •...
Page 41: Using Automatic Redial
Retrying Failed Video Calls If a video call fails, a message displays indicating the cause of the failure (for example, Video call service following buttons on the bottom of the screen to continue: • – Press to send an Multimedia message to the same Send MMS phone number.
Page 42: Sending Tones
Note: Emergency numbers vary by country. Your handset’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues. Sending Tones While you are on a call, you can enter information such as credit card numbers, passwords, and extensions by sending tones.
Page 43: Adjusting Volume
• Answer: Tap to answer the incoming call and drop Drop Active on the current active call. If there is another call on hold, this call will not be affected. Note: The handset does not support simultaneous voice and video calls.
Page 44: Using Features While On A Voice Call
Using Features While on a Voice Call Muting Microphone To mute the microphone so the person on the other end cannot hear you, tap the Mute While the call is on mute, the turn the microphone back on, tap Unmute. Putting a Call on Hold In the call screen, tap the button changes to Resume.
Page 45: Making Another Call While A Call Is Active
Making Another Call While a Call is Active You can make a second call while a call is active or on hold. You can then switch between the two calls or join the calls in a grouptalk. Do This 1 While the first call is active or on hold, press B . The dialling keypad displays.
Page 46: Using Features While On A Video Call
Joining Calls in a Grouptalk To join an active call and a call on hold so you can talk to both parties in a grouptalk, tap Join. The grouptalk screen displays, listing the joined parties. Adding Calls to a Grouptalk You can join up to five calls in a grouptalk.
Page 47: Viewing Call History
Viewing Call History The handset keeps a list of the calls you recently dialled, answered, and missed (did not answer). It sorts the list from the newest to oldest entries. To view the call history list: Do This 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher.
Page 48: Switching To Aeroplane Mode
Switching to Aeroplane Mode If you want to use the handset’s personal organisation and entertainment features in a situation where telephone use is not allowed (such as on a plane), switch the handset to Aeroplane mode. In Aeroplane mode, you cannot connect to the network to make phone calls or send messages.
Page 49: Using Optional Network Features
Using Optional Network Features Using Caller ID If you subscribe to the calling line identity (caller ID) feature, you can see who is calling before you answer. If the caller is stored as a contact, the caller’s name and picture (if included when you added the contact) displays. Otherwise, the screen displays the caller’s phone number.
Page 50: Using Call Diverting
To turn on the call waiting feature: Do This 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. 2 Tap > Settings Call 3 On the tab, check the Basic Using Call Diverting If you subscribe to the call diverting feature, the handset can divert incoming voice and data calls directly to another phone number.
Page 51 Do This 3 Tap the Diverting tab. 4 Select the type of incoming calls for which you want to specify diverting options: Voice or Data. 5 Check the small box next to the type of calls you want to divert: calls, only), or Unreachable...
Page 52: Using Call Barring
Using Call Barring If you subscribe to the call barring feature, you can restrict outgoing or incoming calls. You can restrict all calls, calls to international numbers, or calls while roaming. To turn on call barring: Do This 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher.
Page 53: Monitoring Phone Use
Monitoring Phone Use Setting In-Call Timer Options Do This 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. 2 Tap > Settings Call 3 On the tab, set the following options: In Call • Audible Timer alert at specified intervals during a call, select an interval between 1 and 15 minutes.
Page 54: Resetting Call Timers
Do This 3 Tap the tab. The following information displays: Timers – Elapsed time of your last dialled or received Last Call call. – Elapsed time of all dialled calls since last Outgoing reset. – Elapsed time of all received calls since last Incoming reset.
Page 55: Using Voicemail And Videomail
To view this information: Do This 1 Tap in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. 2 Tap > Settings Call 3 Tap the Charges charges displays. Using Voicemail and Videomail You can listen to your messages by calling your network voicemail and videomail phone numbers.
Page 56 Listening to a Voicemail or Videomail Message When you receive a message, a message icon displays in your status bar (see page 29). Do This 1 Tap > Phone Call Voicemail The handset calls your voicemail or videomail number. If no number is stored, the handset prompts you to store one.
Page 57: Messages And Email
Messages and Email You can create, send, and receive the following types of messages: email, MMS (Multimedia Message Service), and SMS (Short Message Service). You can send stored audio, video, and picture files with your email and Multimedia messages. See the “News and Entertainment” section for how to download and store these files in the handset.
Page 58 Do This 4 Enter the following: – Enter a name for this account. Account name – Select the type of network this Connection type account uses to connect to the Internet. Your service provider supplies this information. 5 Tap Advanced. 6 On the tab, enter the following: Server...
Page 59 Do This 8 On the tab, if your account uses a proxy server, Proxy check the Use proxy server computer that stores copies of Web pages so that you can retrieve them faster or more securely than you could from their original location(s). To use a proxy server, specify the proxy server address and port number, which are available from your service provider.
Page 60 Do This 3 On the tab, enter the following: Basic – Enter a name for this account. Account name – Enter the name that you want to appear Your name on outgoing emails. – Enter the address provided by your Email address service provider.
Page 61: Multimedia Message And Text Message
Do This 6 On the Advanced Secure connection provider tells you that you have a secure connection. A secure connection means that all information (including your username, password, and all messages) is encrypted to maximise security while you are connected to the Internet. Outgoing mail port do not need to change these settings.
Page 62: Opening Messaging Application
Opening Messaging Application Use the Messaging application to create, send, and receive messages. To open this application: Do This in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher. When the Messaging application opens, it shows a list of your established accounts: Note: The Beamed account stores data received from a computer connected by...
Page 63 Do This 2 Tap > New. Message 3 In the field, enter the recipient’s address (email) or phone number (text message) with the stylus or virtual keyboard. To enter a stored address or phone number from Contacts, tap To. To enter several addresses or phone numbers, enter a comma between each.
Page 64 Do This 3 Select the type of message that you want to create: only, or Text only, Media The first slide of the message displays: 4 In the field, enter the recipient’s phone number or email address. (The recipient must also subscribe to MMS messaging.) To enter a stored number from Contacts, tap To.
Page 65 Do This 6 Tap to add an image. You can then select a stored image file. You can add the following types of stored image files to an MMS message: BMP, WBMP, GIF, PNG, JPEG, and TIFF. 7 Tap the text area to place a cursor in the text area. Enter text with stylus or virtual keyboard.
Page 66: Receiving And Reading Messages
Receiving and Reading Messages When the handset receives a new message, a message indicator displays in the status bar. See “Status Indicators” on page 29. Do This 1 Tap message indicator in The Messaging application opens, showing a list of established accounts.
Page 67: Messaging Folders
Messaging Folders The following folders are preset in Messaging: • – Contains received messages. You can reply to, Inbox forward, and delete these messages, but you cannot edit them. • – Contains messages that are ready to send. To send Outbox messages from the Outbox, select the messages you want to send by tapping to the left of them.
Page 68: Setting Email Preferences
Setting Email Preferences You can set the following email preferences: • Always attach your card always attached to all emails that you send. See “Creating Owner Card” on page 74. If you choose not to automatically attach your owner card, you can still attach it to individual emails.
Page 69: Contact List
Contact List Use the Contacts application to store details such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses in an alphabetical list of entries. You can quickly call or send a message to any stored contact from this list. Opening Contacts Application in the Application Selector bar or Application Launcher.
Page 70: Adding Contacts
Adding Contacts Do This 1 Open the folder in which you want to save the contact. To store the contact on your USIM card, open the USIM folder. 2 Tap > New. Contacts The Contact information form displays: 3 Enter contact name, phone numbers, email address, and other information.
Page 71 Do This 4 Tap preceding each phone number to select its communication method: Phone (landline), Mobile, Email, Web, Web call (email address for 2-stage dialling video call). 5 To assign a particular ring tone to the contact, tap the box and select a ring tone from the list. When Ring tone you receive a voice or video call from this contact, the selected ring tone plays.
Page 72: Finding Contacts
Finding Contacts To find a particular contact in a list: Do This 1 Tap > Find. Contacts 2 To search in all fields, including notes you have created, tap in all To search for names and company, tap in Names & Company.
Page 73: Sending Contact Details
Do This 2 Tap the icon for the call or message you want: Voice Call to a phone Video Call (to a phone or computer) Video Call to a computer Email message to a phone or computer Multimedia message to a phone or computer Text message message to a phone Sending Contact Details You can send contact details by email, Text message, Multimedia...
Page 74: Creating Owner Card
Creating Owner Card You can create an electronic version of your business card that contains your own contact details, including notes and a photo. You can send your contact details as described in “Sending Contact Details” on page 73. To create your own card: Do This 1 Tap >...
Page 75: Customising Handset Settings
Customising Handset Settings You can adjust handset settings to suit your needs. Setting Wallpaper Image You can select an image to display in the background of the Application Launcher. Do This 1 Open Application Launcher ( 2 Tap > View Change 3 Tap Change.
Page 76: Setting System Sounds
Setting System Sounds To set volume levels for the sounds of screen taps, button presses, system alerts (for example, incoming call alert), and system notices (for example, low battery notice): Do This 1 Open Control Panel application ( 2 Tap Sounds. 3 Select desired sound settings: Off, Quiet, or Loud.
Page 77: Choosing Ringtunes
Choosing Ringtunes When you set the alert mode to audio, the handset rings to indicate an incoming call or message. You can select from the different ringtunes provided. Notes: See Alert Mode on page 29 for how to view and set the alert mode.
Page 78: Choosing Vibrate Pattern
Choosing Vibrate Pattern When you set the alert mode to vibrate, the handset vibrates to indicate an incoming call or message. You can select from the different vibrate patterns provided. Note: See Alert Mode on page 29 for how to view and set the alert mode.
Page 79: Installing Audio Files As Ringtunes
Installing Audio Files as Ringtunes You can install an audio file as a ring tone by downloading it from the Web, opening it as an email attachment, or receiving it through Bluetooth. When the file opens, a dialog box appears that enables you to install the file.
Page 80: Getting More Out Of Your Handset
When the handset accepts the passkey, the bonding process completes. To connect to a computer with the A925 Desktop Suite, see page 82. 80 - Getting More Out of Your Handset...
Page 81: Changing Your Bluetooth Settings
Changing Your Bluetooth Settings Do This 1 Open Control Panel application ( 2 Tap tab > Connections You can enter a Bluetooth name for your communcator or change your Operating Mode and Receiving Items settings (see below). settings determine what your handset does when Operating Mode other Bluetooth devices try to connect to it.
Page 82: Connecting To A Computer
• Install applications on your handset. Installing A925 Desktop Suite Before you connect your handset to a computer, install the A925 Desktop Suite software on the computer. To install this software, use the CD-ROM supplied with your handset. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
Page 83: Using Remote Synchronisation
Using A925 Desktop Suite After you have connected your handset to the computer, start the A925 Desktop Suite program on your computer. Refer to the A925 Desktop Suite online help for more information about setting up and using this program.
Page 84: Installing Applications On The Handset
Do This 3 Enter the server address, user name, and password. 4 Tap Done. 5 Tap on a task you would like to enable. 6 Tap the Enable task 7 Enter the path to the server database. 8 Tap Done. You can now start synchronisation by tapping SyncML.
Page 85: Downloading Application From Computer
1 Establish a link between your handset and the handset, as described in “Connecting to a Computer” on page 82. 2 Start the A925 Desktop Suite program on the computer. 3 Follow the A925 Desktop Suite online instructions to transfer the .SIS application file to the handset.
Page 86: Downloading Application From Memory Card
Downloading Application from Memory Card Do This 1 Ensure that a memory card is installed in handset, as described on page 17. 2 Open the Application Launcher ( 3 Tap > Install. Launcher 4 Tap the name of the application you want to install. 5 Tap Install.
Page 87: Personal Organiser Features
Personal Organiser Features Calendar Use Calendar to schedule and organise events such as appointments and meetings. You can review your schedule of events for the day, week, or month, and have the handset play a reminder alarm for specific events. Note: Ensure that the correct time and date are set before using Calendar.
Page 88 Do This 2 Tap > New. Calendar The Calendar Entry form displays: 3 Use stylus or virtual keyboard to enter a description. 4 Select the type of entry. 5 Enter the date, time, and location of the event. 6 Tap the box if you want the handset to sound a Alarm reminder alarm for this entry.
Page 89: Switching Calendar Views
Switching Calendar Views You can see your Calendar entries in several views: Day, Week, or Month. When you first open Calendar, the Day view displays. To switch to Week view, tap To switch to Month view, tap To switch back to Day view, tap To return to the current day in the selected view, tap To see the details of an entry, tap the entry.
Page 90: Finding Entries
Finding Entries Do This 1 Tap > Find. Calendar 2 Enter text for which you want to search. 3 In the box, select whether you want to search Where? through future entries, past entries, or everywhere (all entries). 4 Tap Find. A list of entries containing the specified text displays.
Page 91: Moving Entries To The To Do Application
Moving Entries to the To Do Application You can move Calendar entries to the To Do application, which lists tasks you need to complete. See “To Do” on page 92. Do This 1 Open the entry. 2 Tap > Calendar Move to To Note: To Do entries do not have repeats, times, or locations, so Calendar entries that you move to To Do lose this information.
Page 92: To Do
Setting Calendar Preferences Do This 1 Tap > Preferences. Edit 2 On the tab, you can set the following options: General View hours in day (for example, from 10 am to 6 pm). Standard time intervals the day divides in Day view. For example, enter 00:30 for half-hour divisions.
Page 93: Adding Entries
Adding Entries To add a To Do entry: Do This 1 Open To Do ( 2 Tap > New. To do The To Do entry form displays: 3 Use stylus or virtual keyboard to enter a description. 4 Select a priority (1-9, with 1 highest) for the task. 5 Tap the Due date due date.
Page 94: Marking Tasks As Complete
Do This 6 Tap the box if you want the handset to sound a Alarm reminder alarm for this entry. The time and date of the alarm displays below the box. To change when the alarm sounds, tap the Alarm time or date.
Page 95: Moving Entries To Calendar
Deleting Entries When you no longer need a record of your completed entries, delete them. To delete an individual entry, tap the entry in the list and tap Delete. To delete all completed entries, in your list of entries, tap Delete completed.
Page 96: Notes
Setting To Do Preferences Do This 1 Tap > Preferences. Edit 2 You can set the following options: – Select this option to display due Display due dates dates in the list of entries. Due dates are coloured red if they are overdue. Display completed completed entries in the list of entries.
Page 97: Using Paste
Using Paste To create a new note from text or sketches copied from another application, tap > Paste. If you paste a sketch over an existing Edit sketch, the original is deleted. Finding Notes Do This 1 Tap > Find. Notes 2 Enter text for which you want to search.
Page 98: Time
Time Use Time to set the current date and time, and to set alarms you do not want to include in your Calendar or To Do list. Setting Time and Date If you have not already set the current time and date: Do This 1 Open Time ( 2 Tap...
Page 99: Setting Location
Setting Location Time can display time and date information for two locations: • – The place where you are at the moment. Time shows Current the time and date of your current location in the top half of the screen. •...
Page 100: Responding To Alarms
To set an alarm: Do This 1 Tap one of the alarm slots. 2 Set the following alarm details: – Select the time of day you want the alarm to Time sound. – Select how often you want the alarm to sound: When only once, in the next 24 hours, daily, on workdays only, or weekly.
Page 101: Calculator
Calculator To open the calculator, tap Use the calculator by tapping the on-screen keys. The calculator has the following memory keys: Description Tap to store a number in memory. Tap to subtract a number from the number in memory. Tap once to retrieve a number from memory and enter it into the display.
Page 102: Security
Security Locking and Unlocking Handset You can lock the handset so that the touchscreen and keys do not work. When you lock the handset, you can still use the A and B keys to answer and hang up incoming phone calls. To lock the handset: •...
Page 103 Do This 4 If you want the password entry screen to display owner information: a Check the box. b In the Owner Information you want to appear. 5 Tap password. 6 Enter your password and tap Done. 7 Confirm the password and tap Done. The password is now set.
Page 104: News And Entertainment
News and Entertainment Web Browser The Web browser lets you open Web pages and use Web-based applications (such as on-line banking, shopping, and games) on your handset. Setting Up Internet Account Before you can use the Web browser, you must set up an Internet account.
Page 105: Adding Bookmarks
Viewing Recently Visited Web Pages You can view recently visited Web pages in the following ways: • To return to the last page viewed, tap • To view a page viewed before tapping (Forward). • To view a list of pages recently viewed, tap a page in the list to view it.
Page 106: Setting Web Preferences
Downloading Audio, Video, and Pictures You can download audio files, video clips, and pictures from the Web. To download a file, follow the instructions on the Web page. When the download completes, the file opens in the browser or in another handset application (depending on the file type).
Page 107: Music
Music Use Music to listen to the following types of audio files: AU, AMR, MIDI, MP3, and WAV. You can listen to audio files that you downloaded from the Web, received as an email attachment, or stored on the removable memory card. Opening Music in the Application Launcher.
Page 108: Playing An Audio Track
Playing an Audio Track Do This 1 In the list of tracks, tap the track you want to play. Information about the track displays (artist, album, etc.) and the track begins to play. 2 While the track plays, you can tap the following buttons at the bottom of the screen: Tap and hold down to rewind the track.
Page 109 Do This 3 Tap > Edit Edit Playlist. The Reorder Playlist screen displays: 4 To arrange the sequence in which the tracks will play, tap a track and then tap the arrows to move it up or down in the sequence. 5 When the tracks are arranged in the sequence you want, tap Done.
Page 110: Playing A Music Playlist
Playing a Music Playlist Do This 1 Open the desired folder. 2 Tap to switch to the Playlist view: 3 Tap The Music Player starts playing the tracks in the sequence you selected. 110 - News and Entertainment...
Page 111: Setting Playlist To Shuffle Mode
Do This 4 While the playlist plays, you can tap the following buttons at the bottom of the screen: Tap and release to start playing from the beginning of the current track or to jump to the beginning of the previous track in the playlist (if already at the start of the current track).
Page 112: Setting Music Preferences
Setting Music Preferences You can select which types of audio files Music plays. Do This 1 Tap > Preferences. Edit A list of all available audio file types displays. 2 Select the file types you want to play. 3 Tap Done. Saving Audio Files When you download an audio file from the Web or open an audio email attachment, the...
Page 113: Camera
Sending Audio Files You can send audio files by email, MMS message, or Bluetooth. Do This 1 Open the folder with the audio file you want to send. 2 In the list of tracks, tap the track you want to send. 3 Tap >...
Page 114: Opening Camera Application
Opening Camera Application in the Application Launcher. When the Camera application opens, a camera viewfinder displays. The viewfinder displays the image viewed by the camera lens. Positioning the Camera Lens You can position the camera lens so that it faces toward the front or back of the handset.
Page 115: Taking Still Pictures
Taking Still Pictures Do This 1 Tap to place camera in Still mode. 2 Point the camera lens at the subject. 3 Press C (centre key) to take the picture. The picture displays in the viewfinder. 4 If you want to save the picture, press C (centre key). If you want to delete the picture without saving it, press C (right arrow).
Page 116: Available Memory Indicator
Do This 3 Press C (centre key) to start recording the video. The video image displays in the viewfinder. 4 To stop recording, press C (centre key) again. The video is saved to the currently selected folder. Using Self-Timer The camera has a self-timer that automatically takes a picture or records a video clip 5 seconds after you turn it on.
Page 117: Video
Switching to Video When the Camera is in Video mode, you can quickly switch to Video to watch and send the video clips you have recorded. See “Video” ahead. To switch to Video, tap Video Use Video to watch video clips and streaming video and audio from the Web.
Page 118: Playing A Video Clip
Playing a Video Clip Do This 1 In the list of video clips, tap the clip you want to play. The video begins to play in portrait (vertical) view: 118 - News and Entertainment...
Page 119: Switching To Landscape View
Do This 2 While the video plays, you can tap the following buttons at the bottom of the screen: pause mode. Tap to stop the video and return to the beginning. Tap to open the Camera application. Tap to return to the list of video tracks. Note: The C key also controls video play: left = rewind, right = fast forward, centre = play/pause.
Page 120: Viewing Clip Information
Viewing Clip Information You can view information about a clip (title, author, etc.) while it is playing in Portrait mode. Do This 1 Tap > Video Clip info. 2 Tap to return to the video. Done Saving Video Clips When you download a video clip from the Web or open a video email attachment, the clip begins playing in Video.
Page 121: Pictures
Sending Video Clips You can send video clips by email, MMS message, or Bluetooth. Do This 1 In the list of video clips, tap the clip you want to send. 2 Tap > Video Send 3 Select the method by which you want to send the video clip.
Page 122: Viewing Pictures
Media Files\Image\ For example, you can store pictures in any of the following directories: Media Files\Image\Kids Media Files\Image\Vacation Media Files\Image\Unfiled Viewing Pictures Do This 1 Tap the thumbnail picture or file name you want to view. The picture displays. If the original picture is larger than the display area, it reduces...
Page 123: Viewing Slideshow
Do This 2 While viewing the picture, you can tap the following buttons at the bottom of the screen: Tap to see previous picture. Tap to see next picture. Tap to open the Camera application. Tap to return to the list or thumbnails of pictures.
Page 124: Viewing Picture Information
Viewing Picture Information You can view information about a picture (file name, size, etc.) while you are viewing it. Do This 1 Tap > Pictures Image 2 Tap to return to the picture. Done Rotating Pictures To rotate a picture, tap clockwise.
Page 125: Adding Stamps To Pictures
Adding Stamps to Pictures Do This 1 Tap > Edit stamp. A row of available stamps displays below the picture. 2 Tap the stamp you want to add. 3 Tap the location on the picture where you want to place the stamp. 4 Tap to save the edited picture.
Page 126: Sorting Pictures
Sorting Pictures You can sort pictures in list view or thumbnail view by name, date, or file size. Do This 1 Tap Setting. 2 Tap the sorting method you want to use. Sending Pictures You can send pictures by email, MMS message, or Bluetooth. Do This 1 Tap the thumbnail picture or file name you want to send.
Page 127: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Check these questions first if you have problems with your handset: Question Is your battery charged? Do you have a valid USIM card inserted? Does the handset have a network signal? Is the earpiece volume too low? Is the other party unable to hear you? Answer...
Page 128 128 - Troubleshooting Answer Dropping your handset, getting it wet, or using a non-Motorola battery charger can damage the handset. The handset’s limited warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Motorola accessories. Solution...
Page 129 Problem Solution I cannot make Make sure you have a network or answer calls. signal. See “Network” on page 30. Avoid electrical or radio interference, and obstructions, such as bridges, parking garages, or tall buildings. Your handset also may have the call barring feature turned on.
Page 130 Problem How do I see the calls that I made or received? My screen is too light or dark. What can I do to extend battery life? Why are my audio files not appearing in the Music application? Why are the audio, video, or image files on the Memory...
Page 131: Specific Absorption Rate Data
Specific Absorption Rate Data This model phone meets international standards for exposure to radio waves Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
Page 132 ** CENELEC is a European Union standards body. *** Additional related information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. 132 - Specific Absorption Rate Data...
Page 133: Warranty Information
[1] year from date of purchase of the Product(s) (Warranty Term). You must inform Motorola of the lack of conformity to the applicable specifications of any of the Products within a period of two (2)
Page 134: How To Get Warranty Service
In no event shall Motorola be liable for damages nor loss of data in excess of the purchase price nor for any incidental special or consequential damages* arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, to the full extent such may be disclaimed by law.
Page 135 Motorola. Motorola does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the products, accessories, batteries or parts. Motorola will not be responsible in any way for problems or damage caused by any ancillary equipment not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Products, or for operation of Motorola equipment with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty.
Page 136: What Is Not Covered By The Warranty
What is not covered by the warranty This warranty is not valid if the defects are due to damage, misuse, tampering, neglect or lack of care and in case of alterations or repair carried out by unauthorised persons. 1. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.
Page 137 Note: The talk-time, stand-by time and total life cycle of a Motorola rechargeable battery for your Personal Communicator will depend on usage conditions and network configurations. As a consumable product, the specifications indicate that you should be able to obtain optimum performance for your Motorola Personal Communicator within the first six months from date of purchase and up-to (200) charges.
Page 138: Index
Index A925 Desktop Suite 82 accounts email 59 Internet 57 multimedia message 61 text message 61 adding folders 28 Aeroplane mode status bar indicator 30 turning on and off 30, 48 alarms Calendar 88 responding to 100 setting 99 To Do 94...
Page 139 alarm, setting 88 assigning colours to folders deleting entries 90 entry types 87 finding entries 90 moving entries to To Do 91 private entries 88 recurring entries 88 sending entries 91 views 89 calibrate screen 21 call barring 52 call diverting 50 call waiting 49 caller ID 49 calls...
Page 140 data call wireless connection 82 date, setting 98 day view 89 deleting audio files 112 folders 28 pictures 126 video clips 120 dialling special characters 37 stored numbers 72 using keypad 37 display brightness 75 described 23 wallpaper 75 diverting calls 50 DNS address 58 downloading applications 84...
Page 141 folders 27 Calendar 89 messages 67 Game keys 25 GPRS 30 GPS 29, 48 grouptalk calls 46 GSM 30 handwriting recognition 32 hiding caller ID 49 history, calls 47 hold, putting calls on 44 Home screen displaying 34 personalising 35 icons applications 26 status bar 29...
Page 142 location service status bar indicator 29 turning on and off 29 location, setting 99 locking handset 102 making a call 22 memory available, camera 116 memory card downloading applications from 86 installing 17 saving audio files to 112 saving video files to 120 menu bar 23 messages accounts 57...
Page 143 finding notes 97 sending notes 97 writing notes 96 opening applications 25 optional accessories, defined optional features, defined 15 outbox 67 owner card attaching to email 68 creating 74 password authentication 61 call barring 52 Internet 58 setting protection level 102 pause character 38 phone Aeroplane mode 48...
Page 144 preferences email 68 Music 112 To Do 96 Web browser 106 private Calendar entries 88 To Do entries 94 proxy server 59 recording video clips 115 redialling automatic 41 video calls 41 reminders 87 ringing choosing tones 77 turning off 29, 48 ringtunes assigning to contacts 71 choosing for calls 77...
Page 145 using 43 star character 37 status bar 24, 29 status light 1, 31 storing email address 70 phone numbers 70 streaming video 119 stylus 24 switching between calls 45 switching folders 27 synchronisation 82 system sounds 76 text entry 32 text message receiving 66 sending 62...
Page 146 message setup 55 positioning camera 114 retrying failed calls 41 video clips playing 118 recording 115 videomail 55 virtual keyboard 33 voice calls 37 Voice key 1 voice message indicator 30 voice message setup 55 voicemail 55 volume adjusting 43 key 1, 43 wait character 38 wallpaper 75...

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