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  • Page 1 MOTORAZR V3c CDMA motorola.com...
  • Page 3 Welcome We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola MOTORAZR V3c wireless phone. Speakerphone Volume Keys Left Soft Key Perform function in lower left Camera Key Send Key answer calls. Navigation Key Smart/ Voice Key Create voice records & voice dial names.
  • Page 4 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Use and Care ..5 Getting Started..6 About This Guide ..6 Install the Battery ..7 Battery Tips .
  • Page 6 Talking Phone Settings ... . 46 Hide or Show Location Information . . 46 AGPS Limitations and Tips... . 47 Conserve Battery Power .
  • Page 7: Use And Care

    Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or above 45°C/113°F.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray- edged pages at the back of this guide. About This Guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: Press s >...
  • Page 9: Install The Battery

    Install 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.
  • Page 10: Charge The Battery

    It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging times. If you notice a change in your battery life, it is probably time to purchase a new battery. Contact your local recycling center for proper battery disposal. Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode.
  • Page 11: Turn On Your Phone

    Cables and software drivers are available in Motorola Original data kits, sold separately. Note: When your phone’s battery is dead or has a very low charge, you must use the phone’s charger to recharge the battery.
  • Page 12: Adjust Volume

    Adjust Volume Press the up or down volume keys to: • increase or decrease earpiece volume during a call • increase or decrease ringer volume setting when the home screen is visible (phone must not be in a call and flip must be open) •...
  • Page 13: Change The Call Alert

    Note: If the phone is locked, you must first enter your 4-digit unlock code to answer the call. Change the Call Alert Phone Flip Open In the home screen, press the down volume key to switch to lower call alert volume, then switch to vibrate and, finally, silent alert.
  • Page 14: View Your Phone

    View Your Phone Number To view your phone number from the home screen: • Press B #. • Press s > G Settings > m Phone Status > My Tel. Number While you are on a call, press Options, then select My Tel.
  • Page 15: Highlight Features

    Highlight Features You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! This section describes some of your phone’s highlights. Camera Lens Smart/ Speakerphone Take self-portrait photo with camera when flip is closed. Accessory Connector Port Insert charger &...
  • Page 16: Videos Menu

    The active viewfinder image appears on your display. Displays when you press S to change video settings. Zoom 480x640 Options Press left soft key to Press right soft key to view menu. return to previous screen. Options Press Options to open the Videos Menu (see “Videos Menu”...
  • Page 17: Take And Send A Photo

    Option Video Camera Setup Change Auto Repeat, Video Length, Full Screen, or Recording Sound. View Free Space See how much memory remains for storing video clips. Play a Video Clip To play a video clip stored on your phone: Find it: Press s > E My Stuff > Videos Scroll to the clip you want to view and press the center key s.
  • Page 18 Option Style Set to Color, Black and White, Antique, or Negative. Lighting Conditions Set to Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor (Home), Indoor (Office), or Night. To view other options, press Options to open the Pictures Menu (see “Pictures Menu” following these steps). Point the camera lens at the photo subject, then: 1 Press the camera key b to take the...
  • Page 19: Send A Multimedia

    Option Camera Setup Change resolution, image quality, or shutter tone. View Free Space See how much memory remains for storing pictures. Send a Multimedia Message A multimedia message contains embedded media objects (possibly including photos, pictures, animations, sounds, or voice records).
  • Page 20 To record and insert a new video clip, scroll to New Video and press Select. Record the video clip, then press s to store it. Select Insert to add the new video to the Multimedia Msg. 5 Press Send To. 6 Scroll to and select the entry to receive the message.
  • Page 21 MMS Menu Options While creating a multimedia message, press Options to open the MMS Menu, which can include the following options: Option Insert Insert multimedia objects, a new page for message text, or a phone number from the Contacts, Received, or Dialed list. Message Options (See table on page 18.) Delete Page...
  • Page 22: Receive A Multimedia Message

    Option Copy Text Highlight and copy a part of the message text (appears only if you have entered text into the boy of the message before pressing Options). Cut Text Highlight and cut a part of the message text (appears only if you have entered text into the boy of the message before pressing Options).
  • Page 23: Connections

    Bluetooth headset or car kit, or connect to a PC to exchange and synchronize files. Your phone supports these Bluetooth profiles: • headset (optional Motorola Original™ accessory) • Handsfree Car Kit (optional Motorola Original accessory) Tip: Want to know more about your headset...
  • Page 24: Turn Bluetooth Power On Or Off

    Note: All multimedia (video player, audio player, shutter tones) play from the speakerphone when your phone is connected to another Bluetooth device. Turn Bluetooth Power On or Set Bluetooth power to be on whenever your phone is on. s > G Settings > Connection Find it: >...
  • Page 25: Synchronize Data

    USB port on your computer, the computer may not recognize your phone. To transfer data between your phone and PC: • You must use the cables and install the Motorola Mobile PhoneTools software included with the Motorola Original™ data kit Highlight Features...
  • Page 26: Tty Operation

    PC. To synchronize data between your phone and PC, select the Sync option from the Motorola Mobile PhoneTools software running on the PC. See the Mobile PhoneTools user’s guide for more information.
  • Page 27 Set TTY Mode ù When you set your phone to a TTY mode, it operates in that mode whenever the TTY device is connected. Find it: Press s > G Settings > Initial Setup > TTY Setup TTY Mode can include the following options: Option Voice Return to standard voice mode.
  • Page 28: Your Phone

    Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. The Home Screen The home screen is displayed when you are not on a call or using the menu. You must be in the home screen to dial a phone number. Îì...
  • Page 29 System Alerts and Status Indicators Indicator 6 Signal Strength Indicator Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. W Roaming Indicator Indicates phone is in a digital coverage area and is roaming off network. / Digital Indicator Indicates phone is in a CDMA digital coverage area.
  • Page 30: Navigation Key

    Indicator õ Sounds Loud Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Loud. ô Sounds Soft Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Soft. Í All Sounds Off Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Silent. Î Vibrate On Indicates Style (in Ring Styles) is set to Vibrate.
  • Page 31: Menus

    Menus From the home screen, press the center key s to enter the main menu. Îì WED 12/07/05 040128o 12:45pm Left Soft Key Call History Contacts Perform left function. Center Key From home screen, press to open main menu. Press S to scroll to a menu feature icon in the main menu.
  • Page 32: Menu Shortcuts

    Menu Shortcuts Your phone displays 4 menu icons in the middle of the home screen. Îì WED 12/07/05 12:45pm Call History Contacts Press S left, right, up, or down to open the menu represented by the icon you select. You can change the menu icons that appear in the home screen, or set your phone not to display icons in the home screen (see “Show or Hide...
  • Page 33: Enter Text

    • In an alphabetized list, press a key repeatedly to cycle through the letters on the key and highlight the closest matching list option • When an option has a list of possible values, press S left or right to scroll through and select a value.
  • Page 34 Choose a Text Entry Mode Multiple text entry mode make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages. The mode you select remains active until you select another mode. Press Options in any text entry screen, then scroll to and select Entry Mode to select 1 of the following entry modes: Primary The primary text entry method...
  • Page 35: Tap Method

    Using Capitalization Press 0 in any text entry screen to change text case. The following indicators show capitalization status: U=no capital letters V=capitalize next letter only T=all capital letters Text Entry Method Indicators When you select the Primary or Secondary text entry method, the following indicators identify the text entry setting: Primary...
  • Page 36: Character Chart

    1 Press a keypad key one or more times to cycle to the desired letter, number, or symbol. 2 Repeat the step above to enter all characters. Tip: Press S right to accept a word completion, or # to insert a space. In a text entry screen, you can press * to switch entry methods.
  • Page 37 Keys/Characters a b c 2 ä å á à â ã ß ç d e f 3 ë é è ê g h i 4 ï í ì j k l 5 m n o 6 ñ ö ó ò ô õ p q r s 7 ß...
  • Page 38: Enter Words

    • Press S left or right to move the flashing cursor to the left or right in a text message. • The first character of every sentence is capitalized. If necessary, press S down to force the character to lowercase before the cursor moves to the next position.
  • Page 39: Numeric Method

    method is not available as the Primary or Secondary entry method, see page 32. 1 Press a keypad key one or more times to show possible letter combinations at the bottom of the screen. 2 Scroll left or right to highlight the combination you want.
  • Page 40: Symbol Chart

    Symbol Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with symbol method. Keys/Characters . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ + X * / \ [ ] = > < # § @ _ \ / : ;...
  • Page 41: Handsfree Speaker

    Deleting Letters and Words Place the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, and then: • Press B to delete 1 letter at a time. • Hold B to delete the entire message. Handsfree Speaker Note: You must open your phone’s flip to activate the speakerphone.
  • Page 42: The External Display

    Find it: Press s > G Settings > Initial Setup > SpeakerPhone > 20 sec timeout Note: The handsfree speaker is disabled when you connect your phone to a handsfree car kit or headset accessory. Use Handsfree Speaker with Flip Closed 1 Open your phone’s flip.
  • Page 43: Lock And Unlock Keypad

    contain 4 digits, and the security code must contain 6 digits. To change a code or password: Find it: Press s > G Settings > Security > New Passwords Select the type of code you wish to change, enter the old code when prompted, then enter the new code.
  • Page 44: If You Forget A Code, Pin, Or Password

    Unlock Your Phone At the Enter Unlock Code prompt, enter your unlock code and press Ok to unlock your phone. If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password Note: Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to the last 4 digits of your phone number, and the 6-digit security code is originally set to 000000.
  • Page 45: Set Ring Styles And Alerts

    Setting Up Your Phone Set Ring Styles and Alerts Your phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call or to signal certain other events. This ring or vibration is called an alert. Set a Style Find it: Press s > G Settings > Ring Styles Tip: You can also press s >...
  • Page 46: Answer Options

    2 Scroll to the desired alert type and press or s. Change 3 Scroll to the desired detail setting and press Select or s. Note: Your phone plays a sample of each highlighted detail setting as you scroll through them. Answer Options You can use these alternative methods to answer an incoming call.
  • Page 47: Display Brightness

    repeats for one minute, then the first frame of the animation displays. Tip: Turn off the screen saver to extend battery life. Find it: Press s > G Settings > Personalize > Screen Saver To select a picture to use as a screen saver: 1 Highlight Picture and press Change to view available pictures.
  • Page 48: Talking Phone Settings

    Find it: Press s > G Settings > Initial Setup > Backlight Talking Phone Settings You can set your phone to speak aloud the name of a Contacts entry when you highlight the entry in the Contacts list: Find it: Press s > G Settings > Personalize >...
  • Page 49: Agps Limitations

    AGPS Limitations and Tips Your phone uses assisted-Global Positioning System (AGPS) satellite signals to estimate your location. If your phone cannot find strong satellite signals, your AGPS might be slower, less accurate, or it might not work at all. AGPS provides only an approximate location, often within 150 feet (45 meters) but sometimes much farther from your actual location.
  • Page 50: Power

    Conserve 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.
  • Page 51: Calling Features

    Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 10. Redial Number 1 Press N to view the dialed calls list. 2 Scroll to the entry you want to call. 3 Press N to redial the number. Automatic Redial When you receive a busy signal, your phone displays Call Failed, Number Busy.
  • Page 52: Call An Emergency Number

    Press the volume key up or down to silence the alert for the incoming call. Call an Emergency Number Your service provider programs 1 or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked.
  • Page 53: View Call History

    For best results: • Go outside and away from underground locations, covered vehicles, structures with metal or concrete roofs, tall buildings, and foliage. Indoor performance might improve if you move closer to windows, but some window sun shielding films can block satellite signals.
  • Page 54: The Notepad

    Press Options to open the Options menu and perform various operations on the entry (see the table below). Press s to view entry details. The Options menu can include the following options: Option Store Create a Contacts entry with the number in the No.
  • Page 55: Return An Unanswered Call

    Press Store to create a new Contacts entry with the number from the Notepad already entered in the No. field. Return an Unanswered Call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays: • the × (missed call) indicator •...
  • Page 56: 1-Touch Dial

    1-Touch Dial To call phonebook entries 1 through 9, press and hold the single-digit speed dial number for 1 second. Voicemail Voicemail messages that you receive are stored on the network. To listen to your messages, you must call your voicemail phone number.
  • Page 57: Phone Features

    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. Contacts Call History •...
  • Page 58: Menu

    Settings & Tools Menu Ring Styles • Style • Style Detail Personalize • Home Screen • Main Menu • Greeting • Wallpaper • Screen Saver • Sound Settings In-Call Setup • In-Call Timer • Answer Options Security • Phone Lock •...
  • Page 59: Calling Features

    Calling Features Features Auto PIN Dial Some networks require an authenticating PIN code to allow outgoing calls. Use this feature to automatically dial your PIN code. To activate Auto PIN Dial and save your PIN code: s > G Settings > Initial Setup > Auto PIN Dial Restrict Calls Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: s >...
  • Page 60 Features Create Preset Messages Enter and store prewritten messages that you can select and send later. s > F Messages > Preset Messages > [New Preset Message] Enter the message and press s to save it. Send Preset Message s > F Messages > Preset Messages >...
  • Page 61: Contacts

    Features Cleanup Messages Delete all messages or only messages from the Outbox or Drafts folder: s > F Messages Press Options, then scroll to and select Cleanup Messages. Next, scroll to All, Outbox, or Drafts, and press Select. View Browser Alerts View special notifications from your Web browser: s >...
  • Page 62 Features Edit Entry Edit a Contacts entry: s > C Contacts > entry Press Options, then scroll to Edit and press Select. Copy Entry Copy a Contacts entry to another location in Contacts: s > C Contacts > entry > Options >...
  • Page 63 Features Set Speed Dial Number Assign a speed dial number to a Contacts entry: s > C Contacts > entry Press Options, then scroll to Edit and press Select. Scroll to Speed No. and press s. If necessary, press B to delete an existing speed dial number.
  • Page 64: Personalizing Features

    Features Sort Contacts Set the order in which Contacts entries are listed: s > C Contacts Press Options, then scroll to Setup and press Select. Next, scroll to Sort by and press Change. Scroll to Name, Speed No., or Email, and press Select.
  • Page 65 Your phone performs the corresponding action. Voice Commands Call <Name or #> Place a call to: • a Contacts entry whose name you speak • a Contacts entry whose phone number you speak. Call <Number> Place a call to a phone number you speak. Voice Commands Send Text <Name or #>...
  • Page 66 Voice Commands Lookup <Name> Look up a Contacts entry by speaking the entry’s name. Go To <App> Use a voice shortcut to access the phone app (application) you specify: <Voicemail>, <Camera>, <Redial>, <Received Calls> Check <Item> View information on the item you speak: <Status>, <Signal>, <Network>, <Battery>, <My phone #>...
  • Page 67: Menu Features

    More Personalizing Features Features Call & Key Volumes s > G Settings > Ring Styles > Style Detail Scroll to Ring Volume or Key Volume and press Change. Menu Features Features Menu Language s > G Settings > Initial Setup > Language Show or Hide Menu Icons Show or hide menu feature icons in the home screen:...
  • Page 68 Features Master Clear Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries: Warning: This option erases all user-entered information stored in your phone memory, including phonebook entries and downloaded files. Once you erase the information, it cannot be recovered.
  • Page 69: Dialing Features

    Dialing Features Features DTMF Tones Your phone can send Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) tones for calling card calls or to navigate automated systems such as banking by phone. Setting up DTMF tones: s > G Settings > Initial Setup > DTMF > Short, Long, or Off Switch between voice calls and DTMF calls: s >...
  • Page 70 Features View Call Times s > D Call History> Call Times Scroll to Received, Dialed, or Call Times, and press Select. View Data Times s > D Call History > Data Times Scroll to Recent Data Session or All Data Sessions and press Select, then scroll to Internal Data Session, External Data Session, or Total Time, and press Select.
  • Page 71: Bluetooth® Wireless Connections

    Bluetooth® Wireless Connections Note: See also “Bluetooth® Connections” on page 21. Features Make Phone Visible to Other Device Allow an unknown Bluetooth device to discover your phone: s > G Settings > Connection > Bluetooth > Setup Find Me Features Connect to Recognized Device Connect to a recognized handsfree device:...
  • Page 72: Handsfree Features

    Features Edit Device Properties Edit the properties of a recognized device: s > G Settings > Connection > Bluetooth > Device History > Edit Set Bluetooth Options Set your phone’s Bluetooth options: s > G Settings > Connection > Bluetooth > Setup Handsfree Features Note: The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in...
  • Page 73 Features Auto Answer (car kit or headset) Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: s > G Settings > Car Settings or Headset > Auto Answer Voice Dial (headset) Enable voice dial with headset send/end key: s >...
  • Page 74: Data And Fax Calls

    Data and Fax Calls Features Data Settings Specify call type for next call: s > G Settings > Connection > Incoming Call Select Normal, Data In Only, or Fax In Only. Send Data or Fax Connect your phone to the device, then place the call through the device application.
  • Page 75: Personal Organizer Features

    Personal Organizer Features Features Add Datebook Event Add an event to the datebook: s > I Tools > Datebook > day Press Options, then scroll to New and press Select. View Datebook Event View or edit event details: s > I Tools > Datebook > day Press s, then scroll to the event and press Event Reminder Press View to view an event reminder.
  • Page 76: Security

    Features Create Voice Record s > I Tools > Voice Records > [New Voice Record] Note: Recording phone calls is subject to varying state and federal laws regarding privacy and recording of conversations. Play Voice Record s > I Tools > Voice Records Scroll to the voice_record you wish to play and press s.
  • Page 77: News And Entertainment

    News and Entertainment Features Launch Micro-Browser Start a micro-browser session: s > H VXL Mobile Browser Manage Pictures s > E My Stuff > Pictures To view a picture, scroll to the picture title and press s. Press Options to open the Pictures Menu, which can include the following options: Send in Message, Apply As, New, Details, Change Details, Rename, Delete, Mark, Mark All,...
  • Page 78: Service & Repairs

    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).
  • Page 79: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    Specific Absorption Rate Data The model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 80 The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
  • Page 81: Index

    Index Numerics 1-touch dial using 54 1X indicator 27 accessories 6 alarm clock 73 alert downloading 58 setting 43 turning off 10, 11, 49 ALI indicators 46 all sound off indicator 28 animation downloading 58 screen saver 44 viewing 75 wallpaper 44 answering a call 10, 44 automatic location...
  • Page 82 unanswered call 53 Call Failed, Number Busy message 49 call history 51 camera taking a photo 15 capitalization, changing 33 car kit 70 character chart 34 codes changing 40 default 9, 40, 42 forgetting 42 Contacts 1-touch dial 54 attaching 2 numbers 53 dialing a number 59 editing an entry 60 ringtone 61...
  • Page 83 ALI 46 all sounds off 28 data call, embedded BREW 27 digital 27 E911 27 location 27 message 28 message waiting 20 missed call 53 no service 27 roaming 27 signal strength 27 sound on & vibrate on 28 text case 33 text entry method 33 TTY 27 vibrate on 28...
  • Page 84 number viewing your number 11 numbers, entering 37 optional accessory 6 optional feature 6 outbox 58 passwords. See codes phone alert, setting 43 alert, turning off 10, 11, answer options 44 automatic location information 46 codes 40 flip 10 location 46 Index locking 41 network settings 72...
  • Page 85 forgetting 42 send key 10, 51 signal strength indicator 27 silent alert, setting 43 silent ring alert, setting 11 soft keys functions 26 sound downloading 58 sound on & vibrate on indicator 28 speak Contact list entry 46 Speaker On message 39 speakerphone automatic answer 71 speakerphone, external...
  • Page 86 voice dial 71 voicemail 54 volume earpiece 10 ringer 10 volume keys 10 wallpaper 44 U.S. patent Re. 34,976 Index...

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