Motorola MOTO W408G Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 MOTO W408g Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 3: More Information

    So go on, avoid those “I’m not sure how to send a photo” moments and check it out. more information On the Web: www.motorola.com/support Caution: Before using your phone for the first time, please read the important Legal and Safety...
  • Page 4: This Guide

    this guide symbols in this guide This means a feature is network, SIM card, or subscription dependent and may not be available in all areas. Contact your service provider for more information. This means a feature requires an optional accessory.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    contents your phone ....... . . 4 main menu ....... . . 5 let’s go .
  • Page 6: Your Phone

    your phone the important keys & connectors your phone Navigation Key Navigate menus. Scroll up, down, left or right. Left Soft Key Volume Keys Music Key Smart Key Call Key Make & answer calls. Micro USB Connector Charge or connect to PC. Center Key Open menus &...
  • Page 7: Main Menu

    main menu main menu Prepaid Contacts Recent Calls Messages • Create message • Inbox • Draft • Outbox • Messages with Tags • Quick notes • Voicemail • MMS templates • Message Settings Browser • Start browser • Go to URL Games &...
  • Page 8: Let's Go

    let’s get you up and running let’s go cover off: memory card: cover on: Note: You may need to charge your phone overnight before using it for the first time. If the battery is completely drained, the display will not turn on, but you will see a small red light by the camera lens.
  • Page 9: Basics

    basics here’s a few essentials basics turn it on & off Ë Press and hold or a few seconds or until the display lights up. Caution: If your phone asks for your SIM card PIN code or unlock code, see page 55. menu navigation Press the center key to open the...
  • Page 10: End Calls

    make & answer calls To make a call, enter a phone number Ì and press To answer a call when your phone rings and/or vibrates, press To change the call volume, press the side volume keys. To choose Hold, Mute, or other options during a call, press Options, see page 15.
  • Page 11: Transfer Your Contacts

    Highlight a contact. Tip: To jump to a contact, enter the first few letters of the name. To call, press To send a text message, press To speed dial contacts, see page 14. Note: You can call and text contacts stored in your phone’s memory or on your SIM card (see page 20).
  • Page 12: Home Screen

    home screen you can always go home home screen The home screen appears when you turn on the phone, or any time you press Open the main menu. To customize your home screen, see page 28. Ë . It looks similar to this: Home 75 Minutes 12:00...
  • Page 13 home screen Status indicators appear at the top of the home screen: Signal Strength GPRS Ring Style external indicators Incoming call. New text message. Á Music playing. Music paused. È Active Line Battery Level Bluetooth Message...
  • Page 14: Calls

    it’s good to talk calls For the basics, see page 8. recent calls & redial From the home screen, press recent calls. Highlight a call, and press view call details. caller ID Caller ID shows the caller’s name when they’re stored in your phone contacts, or the phone number when caller ID information isn’t available.
  • Page 15 go handsfree Make calls without holding the phone to your ear. features use the speakerphone Press Spkr on during a call to turn the handsfree speaker on. Press Spkr off to turn the handsfree speaker off. The handsfree speaker won’t work when your phone is connected to a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 16: Speed Dial

    calls Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely. speed dial To use speed dial entries, press and hold the single-digit speed dial number. Your phone will dial the number. To assign a speed dial number, press Menu >...
  • Page 17: In-Call Options

    calls in-call options features mute yourself while on a call Press Options > Mute put a call on hold Press Options > Hold make new call Press Options > New call, then enter the number and press Send see your phone number Press >...
  • Page 18 features answer a second call Ì Press or Answer. Then: • To switch between calls, press Options > Switch. • To connect the two calls, press Options > Link. • To end the call on hold, press Options > End call on hold. Note: To turn the call waiting feature on or off, press Menu >...
  • Page 19: More Call Features

    calls more call features features make international calls Press and hold to insert the international access code (shown as +). Then, dial the country code and phone number. silence ringtone When your phone rings, press the side volume keys to silence your ringtone.
  • Page 20 call times & costs Call timers give you a rough idea of how much call time you’ve used. These figures may not match the time charged by your service provider, as they’re not measured in the same way. features view call timers Menu >...
  • Page 21: Emergency Calls

    emergency calls Press keypad keys to dial the emergency number. Ì Press to call the emergency number. Note: Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers (such as 911 or 112) that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.
  • Page 22: Contacts

    met someone new? save their number. contacts To store, call and text contacts, see page 8. edit or delete contacts Find it: Menu > Scroll to the contact or press keypad keys to enter the first letters of a contact you want. To delete the contact, press To edit the contact, press Tip:...
  • Page 23: More Contacts Features

    contacts To copy contacts to the phone or SIM card, highlight the contact and press Options > Copy to SIM or Copy to Phone. send contacts Find it: Menu > Contacts To send (share) a contact, highlight it and press Options >...
  • Page 24: Messages

    messaging that really rocks messages send messages Find it: Menu > > New message. Press keypad keys to enter text (see page 24). To insert a picture or voice record on the page, press Options > Insert > Picture or Voice Record. Select a picture or follow the prompts to make a voice recording.
  • Page 25: Receive Messages

    To use message templates with preloaded animations, press Menu > Messages > MMS templates. To send a voice message, press Menu > > Create message > New message > Options > Insert > Voice record. To start recording, press Record. Your phone starts recording the voice message.
  • Page 26: Text Entry

    think keyboard, now think smaller text entry To change modes when you are entering text, press entry modes iTAP™English (predictive text) predicts the word you want, with just one keypress per letter. If the prediction is not correct, press TAP English lets you press a key one or more times to cycle through the letters and numbers of that key.
  • Page 27 text entry To change capitalization, press . Choose from capital letters (AB), no capitals (ab), or next letter capital (Ab). To accept a word completion, press To enter a space, press To delete a character, press To delete a whole word, press and hold...
  • Page 28: Tips & Tricks

    tips & tricks make your phone even faster tips & tricks To... return to the home screen change ring style to silent call your voicemail see call history set key shortcuts lock/unlock phone start music player Ë Press Press and hold Press and hold Ì...
  • Page 29: Personalize

    personalize add your personal touch personalize ring style For incoming calls and other events, use Ring & Volume to set the style (such as Loud ring or Soft ring) and the style details (such as Ring volume or Text msgs alert settings). choose styles Find it: Menu >...
  • Page 30: Display Settings

    personalize display settings features choose wallpaper Menu > Settings > Display Settings > Wallpaper choose a screensaver Menu > Settings > Display Settings > Screensaver save battery life Your keypad backlight and display turn off when you’re not pressing any keys. To set the delay time, press Menu >...
  • Page 31: Main Menu Appearance

    personalize main menu appearance To show your main menu as icons or a list, press Menu > Options > View > Icons or List. time & date You can change the date format on your clock’s display. Find it: Menu > >Date Format language Set menu language:...
  • Page 32: Photos

    see it, capture it, send it! photos take & send photos Find it: Menu > Press right to switch to video camera. Press to open camera menu. To take the photo, press • To send the photo in a message, press Options > Send in message.
  • Page 33: Photo Options

    photo options In the viewfinder, press Options to open the camera menu: options Brightness Change the setting from 0 to +6. Auto Timer Set a 5 or 10-second timer. Light Choose Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, Night, InHome, or InOffice. QVGA Set resolution to QVGA(320x240), 0.3M(640x480), (320x240) 1.3M(1280x960), or QQVGA (160x120).
  • Page 34 photos do more with your photos Find it: Menu > My Folder > Graphics > Downloaded Graphics > picture name To add the photo to an album, send via Bluetooth® or apply as your wallpaper, and more, highlight it and press Options.
  • Page 35: Videos

    for those moments when you really had to be there videos record & send videos Find it: Menu > Press left to switch to camera. Open video menu. To record the video, press video. Then: • To send the video clip in a message, press Options >...
  • Page 36: Video Options

    • To save the video clip and return to the active viewfinder, press Options > Save. • To discard the video clip and return to the active viewfinder, press Options > Discard. To find your videos, press Menu > video options In the viewfinder, press Options to open the video menu: options Length...
  • Page 37 videos do more with your videos Find it: Menu > My Folder > Videos > video name To send the video via a message, highlight it and press Options > Send > Send in message. To send the video via Bluetooth®, highlight it and press Options >...
  • Page 38: Music

    when music is what you need... music music file formats To copy files between your optional memory card and a computer, you will need a computer with music files in one of these formats: formats MIDI Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules (page 62).
  • Page 39: Transfer Music

    transfer music To transfer music files from a computer to your memory card: With your phone in the home screen, insert the USB cable in your phone and your Windows® PC. Note: Your phone supports Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista™. Other operating systems may not be compatible.
  • Page 40 Windows® Media Player To transfer music files to your phone: On your Windows PC, open Windows Media Player 10 or later. On the “Sync” tab, select “More Options” . Under Devices, select “Removable Disk” . Drag your music files over to the “Sync List” and press “Start Sync”...
  • Page 41 USB drag & drop To transfer music files to your memory card: Use the “My Computer” window to find “Removable Disk” (memory card). Drag and drop your music to your memory card’s Music folder. To help manage your music, you can create more folders in your memory card.
  • Page 42: Play Music

    play music Find it: You can open a list of Shuffle All songs, or the Playlists you created. You can also choose songs by Songs, Artists, Albums, Genre or Search. Highlight a song, then press Use these keys to control the music player: controls scroll through song list...
  • Page 43: Music Player Options

    music player options When listening to music press Options to open the music player menu: options Play in Continue playing song and return to Background home screen. Add to Playlist Add song to a playlist. Send Via Send song in an MMS or Bluetooth. Setup Set Auto repeat and Shuffle on or off.
  • Page 44: Web

    surf the Web with your phone browser To... launch the browser go to a Web page enter text to download files clear your browsing history, cache, or cookies exit browser Press Browser > Start Browser. Press Browser > Go to URL, enter the Web address (URL), then press Select a text entry field and press...
  • Page 45: Bluetooth® Wireless

    Bluetooth® wireless lose the wires and go wireless Bluetooth® wireless turn Bluetooth power on or off Find it: Menu > Note: Your phone's Bluetooth features and power levels are not allowed for outdoor operation in France. To avoid unlawful interference with radio signals, do not use the Bluetooth features in France unless you are indoors.
  • Page 46: Reconnect Devices

    Bluetooth® wireless If necessary, press Yes, OK, or enter the device passkey (such as 0000) to connect to the device. When the device is connected, the Bluetooth indicator appears in the home screen. Tip: For specific information about a device, check the instructions that came with it.
  • Page 47: Disconnect Devices

    Bluetooth® wireless disconnect devices To automatically disconnect your phone from a paired device, simply turn the device off. To manually disconnect your phone from a paired device, highlight device then press Options > Remove. send files You can use a Bluetooth connection to send a media file, contact, datebook event, or Web shortcut from your phone to a computer or other device.
  • Page 48 Bluetooth® wireless If your phone could not transfer the file to the other device, make sure the device is in discoverable mode. Also, make sure the device is not busy with another similar Bluetooth connection. Note: Once you connect your phone to a Bluetooth device, that device can start similar Bluetooth connections with your phone.
  • Page 49 Bluetooth® wireless Press Accept on your phone to accept the file from the other device. Your phone tells you when file transfer is complete. If necessary, press Store to save the file. Note: Copyright—do you have the right? Always follow the rules (page 62).
  • Page 50: Cable Connections

    You must have a memory card in the phone to connect to a computer. Note: Motorola Original USB data cables and supporting software are sold separately. Check your computer or hand-held device to determine the type of cable you need.
  • Page 51 cable connections anything else. To restore the phone to normal use, disconnect it from the PC. On your phone: Connect the cable to your phone (see page 48) and to an available USB port on your computer. Press Yes to connect your phone as a storage device. On your computer: Open your “My Computer”...
  • Page 52: Memory Card

    memory card store more memory card format Your phone supports memory cards up to 2 GB. You need to format a memory card, using the phone, before using it for the first time. This creates the necessary folders and ensures your phone can read the contents of the card.
  • Page 53 memory card show & manage files Note: To insert a memory card, see page 6. Do not remove your memory card while your phone is using it or writing files on it. To see available memory on your phone, SIM, and memory card, press Menu >...
  • Page 54: Tools

    keep up with life tools calendar Find it: Menu > add new events Scroll to the day and press Create New Event, and press When you see an event reminder, press View to open event details, or press Off to close the reminder. Tip: To change your reminder sound, see page 27.
  • Page 55: Stop Watch

    calculator Find it: Menu > Note: To convert currency, press Options and select Exchange Rate. Then enter your currency figure and press . Select Options > Convert Currency to calculate your new currency figure. alarms Find it: Menu > To turn off the alarm, press Dismiss. To set a delay, Ë...
  • Page 56: Airplane Mode

    airplane mode You can switch your phone to airplane mode to prevent it from communicating with the network. This lets you use games or other applications while you are on an airplane, without interfering with airplane communications. Find it: Menu > You can make the airplane mode option appear whenever you turn on your phone: Find it:...
  • Page 57: Security

    security help keep your phone safe security codes & passwords Your phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234. The six-digit security code is originally set to 000000. If your service provider didn’t change these codes, you should change them: Find it: Menu >...
  • Page 58: Lock Your Sim Card

    security lock & unlock phone You can lock your phone to keep others from using it. To lock or unlock your phone, you need the four-digit unlock code. To manually lock your phone, press Menu > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Lock Now, then enter your four-digit unlock code.
  • Page 59: Service & Repairs

    & repairs we’re here to help service & repairs Go to www.motorola.com/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...
  • Page 60: Safety, Regulatory & Legal

    • Do avoid dropping the battery or phone. Dropping these items, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage.* • Do contact your service provider or Motorola if your phone or battery has been damaged from dropping or high temperatures.
  • Page 61 Invalid Battery or Unable to Charge, take the following steps: • Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a “Motorola Original” hologram; • If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery;...
  • Page 62: Battery Charging

    • New batteries are not fully charged. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. • Motorola batteries and charging systems have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. Specific Absorption Rate (IEEE)
  • Page 63: European Union Directives Conformance Statement

    0.87 W/kg, and when worn on the body, as described in this guide, is 0.37 W/kg. Body-worn measurements can differ, depending upon available accessories and regulatory requirements. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
  • Page 64: Software Copyright Notice

    Accordingly, any copyrighted software contained in Motorola products may not be modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any...
  • Page 65: Operational Precautions

    If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.
  • Page 66: Implantable Medical Devices

    Also, using a mobile device or accessory may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products. Responsible driving practices can be found at www.motorola.com/callsmart (in English only). Operational Warnings Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas.
  • Page 67: Symbol Key

    facilities, or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain dust, or metal powders. When you are in such an area, turn off your mobile device, and do not remove, install, or charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire. Symbol Key Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows: Symbol...
  • Page 68: Small Children

    Keep Your Mobile Device & Its Accessories Away From Small Children These products are not toys and may be hazardous to small children. For example: • A choking hazard may exist for small, detachable parts. • Improper use could result in loud sounds, possibly causing hearing injury. •...
  • Page 69: Repetitive Motion

    Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC-ID:xxxxxx on the product label. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec.
  • Page 70 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use & Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: Use & Care liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture.
  • Page 71: Motorola Limited Warranty For The United States And Canada

    Products (“Software”) to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola Products, Accessories, and Software purchased by consumers in the United States or...
  • Page 72 Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that result from the use of non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage.
  • Page 73: Who Is Covered

    This warranty extends only to the first consumer purchaser, and is not transferable. What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
  • Page 74: What Other Limitations Are There

    You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem;...
  • Page 75: Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones

    Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box for Hearing Aid Compatibility your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies. When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
  • Page 76: Information From The World Health Organization

    Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Thank you for choosing a Motorola product.
  • Page 77: Caring For The Environment By Recycling

    Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product should not be disposed Recycling Information of with household waste. Disposal of your Mobile Device & Accessories Please do not dispose of mobile devices or electrical accessories (such as chargers, headsets, or batteries) with your household waste.
  • Page 78 (including location-based) information, and other non-personal information to Motorola or other third-party servers. This information is used to help improve products and services offered by Motorola. If you have further questions regarding how the use of your mobile device may impact your privacy or data security, please contact Motorola at privacy@motorola.com, or...
  • Page 79: Smart Practices While Driving

    If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
  • Page 80 • Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that can divert your attention away from the road. • Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies (wherever wireless phone service is available).
  • Page 81 All features, functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information contained in this guide, are based upon the latest available information and believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
  • Page 82 © 2010 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Caution: Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Motorola, will void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. Manual Number: 68000202550-A U.S. patent Re. 34,976...
  • Page 84 GOTO accessories: www.motorola.com guides: www.motorola.com/support...

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