Congratulations on your new MOTOROLA QUANTICO™ CDMA wireless phone! Its rugged, sporty design fits your energetic lifestyle. Take pictures and video in a snap with the 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom. Listen to your favorite music with the digital music player, and watch your music come to life with stunning visual effects.
Caution: Before using your phone for the first time, please read the important Safety, Regulatory & Legal information at the back of this guide (page 52). 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.
your phone the important keys & connectors Left Soft Key Volume Keys Camera Key e Smart Key (PTT) Send Key ¯ Make & answer calls. Micro USB Connector Charge & connect to PC. Navigation Key S Scroll up/down/left/right. contents Right Soft Key Voice Key | Clear/ Back Key...
main menu Messaging • Voicemail • Create Message • Conversations • Inbox • Outbox • Drafts Û Brew * • MobileShop • PTT • Settings • Help ô Browser * Phonebook • New • Contact List • Groups • Speed Dial Recent Calls •...
let’s go let’s get you up & running unlock cover: microSD: cover on & lock: Note: For important battery door details and water and natural element resistance tips, see page 27. Caution: See Battery Use & Safety (page 52). cover off: battery: charge: contents...
basics here’s a few essentials turn it on & off – Press and hold for a few seconds or until the screen lights make & answer calls To make a call, enter a phone ¯ number and press To answer a call when your phone rings and/or vibrates, just ¯...
menu navigation Press to open the main Menu menu (this may be the center key depending on your phone). Press the navigation key down, left, or right to scroll to a menu option. Press to select the highlighted option. If necessary, press to the home screen.
call or text contacts Find it: > Menu Scroll to the contact. Shortcut: To jump to a contact, enter the first few letters of the name. If a contact has more than one number, scroll left or right to choose a number. To call, press To send a text message, press basics...
home screen quick access to the information you need most The home screen appears when you turn on the phone, or when you press appear at the top of the home screen: Signal Strength IX Coverage Press S up, down, left, or right to open shortcuts.
calls it’s good to talk For the basics, see page 8. redial a number From the home screen, press to a number, and press call details. go handsfree To activate the speakerphone during a call, press and hold the speaker key (page 4) on the side of your phone.
in-call options features mute a call Press Mute start a 3-way call Dial the next number and press ¯ press again. To dial a contact, press To dial a recent call, press connect/disconnect a Bluetooth™ headset Press > Options Bluetooth read or send a message Press >...
emergency calls 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. Emergency numbers vary by country. Your pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.
push to talk the clue’s in the name—just push to talk Push to Talk (PTT) lets you talk walkie-talkie style with one or more other PTT subscribers. PTT is a network/subscription dependent feature, and is not available in all areas. PTT connectivity requires PTT-compatible phones.
answer a PTT call When you receive a PTT call, you hear a tone or alert followed by conversation from the caller. • To speak when the caller stops speaking, hold the PTT key and speak after the tone. Only one person can speak at a time.
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Enter the first letters of a name to find it. View PTT options. To see PTT contacts, press the PTT key. Scroll to a contact and press To see PTT groups, press the PTT key and scroll to the group. Press Options group.
PTT settings To turn PTT on, press the PTT key. To turn PTT off, press the PTT key > Options > Logout. To prevent accidental PTT calls, you can set your phone to lock the PTT key automatically when you haven’t pressed it for a few minutes and the phone is closed.
phonebook got their number? now do more To store and call contacts, see page 9. edit or delete contacts Find it: > Menu Scroll to Contact List Scroll to the contact or enter the first letters of a contact you want. To edit the contact, press edit existing information, and store additional information for the contact, including multiple phone...
speed dial contacts Note: Speed dial number 1 is already assigned to your voicemail number. To assign a speed dial number to a contact: Find it: > Menu Scroll to an unassigned speed dial number and press Scroll to a contact and press Select to confirm your selection.
messages sometimes it’s better 2 say it in a message create & send text messages Find it: > Menu Enter contact names, or press recipients. Scroll down to the text entry area and enter text (page 23). While entering text, you can press options.
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conversations Conversations organize sent and received messages by topic, so you can easily follow each conversation. Find it: > Menu Scroll to the message sender you want. When a sender is highlighted, you see the date, time, and subject of the last message you received. Press to select the highlighted sender.
text entry how fast can u text? To change modes when you are entering text, press > Menu Messaging entry modes The phone predicts the word you want, iTAP English with just one keypress per letter. Press iTAP French options (no capitals, first letter in a sentence capitalized, all capitals).
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To accept a word completion, press right. To enter a space, press To delete a character, press (to delete a whole word, press and hold text entry...
tips & tricks a few ways to make your phone even easier to use To... use home screen shortcuts lock/unlock keypad turn the speakerphone on/off create a voice record In the home screen, press down, left, or right. (To change shortcuts, see page 31.) To lock the keypad, press and hold...
improve battery life • To make your backlight turn off sooner: From the home screen, press select Display • To turn off Bluetooth™ power when you’re not using it: From the home screen, press > , and press Bluetooth voice commands Press and release the voice key on the side of your phone (page 4), then speak a voice command: •...
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Motorola warranty. press charging & headset covers to close tightly Both the charging and headset jack covers on your phone must be completely closed.
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close the battery door tightly Close the battery door tightly by pressing it down starting with the top, then the middle, and then the bottom. Make sure there are no gaps. Then, lock the door. First, make sure the latch is unlocked and at the one o’clock position.
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After you fit the top, fit the bottom snugly. Press down again, from top to bottom. tips & tricks...
personalize add your personal touch home screen shortcuts From the home screen, press right to go directly to your favorite features. To change the home screen shortcuts: Find it: > Menu , or Left Key Right Key To show or hide shortcut icons in the home screen. Find it: >...
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set call ringtones Find it: > Menu Roaming Calls To set a single ringtone for home calls: Select scroll to the ringtone you want and press Shortcut: Press press > Set As Default Ringtone To select multiple ringtones that will play randomly for home calls, press and select Home Calls...
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set master volume Press the volume keys up or down to set the ringtone master volume level, set the phone to beep or vibrate for incoming calls, set an event alarm, or turn all sounds off. Note: Ringtones do not sound when the master volume is set to wallpaper Set a photo, picture, or animation as a wallpaper...
music when music is what you need... You’ll need to install an optional microSD memory card in your phone to use the music player. Your phone supports Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista®. Other operating systems may not be compatible. Your phone does not support DRM-protected song files.
In the Windows Media Player window, click the “Rip” tab. Select the songs you want to import and click “Rip Music“ . If your computer is connected to the Internet, the media player may retrieve information such as song titles, album name, artist name, and album artwork. This information will appear in your phone’s music player screen after you transfer the music to the phone.
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Connect a Motorola Original USB cable to your phone (page 44) and your PC. Note: Some phone functions are temporarily unavailable when a USB connection is active. Now that you’ve connected, use USB drag and drop to copy your music: On your Windows PC, double-click on “My Computer”...
play music Find it: > You can select a song or playlist from these categories: All Songs Playlists Artists Note: If you can’t find artist, album, or genre information for a song, the information may not be available. Shortcut: In a song list, press a key to jump to songs that begin with the letters on the key.
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To hide the music player while music plays, press > Background Play To return to the music player from the home screen, — press > Menu If you receive a call during a song, the music player pauses the song until the call is over. playlists Personalize your music collection by creating your own playlists.
To remove a song from a playlist: Select the playlist, scroll to the song and press > Options Remove from Playlist To delete a playlist: Scroll to the playlist and press Options > Delete Playlist wake up music player While the music player is active, your phone may conserve battery power by turning off the display and keypad backlights.
photos see it, capture it, send it! take & send photos Find it: > Menu Shortcut: From the home screen, press the camera key Camera Mode Press S right/left to zoom in/out. Select camera options. photos > Multimedia Camera 131 1280x1024 Options Capture Press s to take a photo.
When you take a photo, your phone shows options to , or Delete Save Send • Press to save the photo. The photo is named after the date and time you took it. • Press to send the photo. Send •...
Scroll to the device and press If necessary, enter the device PIN (such as press Done Tip: For specific information about a device, check the instructions that came with it. For more Bluetooth support, go to www.motorola.com/Bluetoothsupport. Bluetooth™ wireless > Settings Bluetooth > Settings...
For maximum Bluetooth security, always connect Bluetooth devices in a safe, private environment. Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal. Always obey the laws and drive safely. reconnect devices To automatically reconnect your phone with a paired device, simply turn the device on when it is near the phone.
USB cable, tell your phone what type of connection you want to use by pressing > > Settings Note: Motorola Original USB data cables and supporting software are sold separately. Check your computer or device to determine the type of cable you need. transfer Note: To install an optional microSD memory card in your phone, see page 7.
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emergency calls. To restore the phone to normal use, disconnect it from the computer. On your phone: Disconnect the cable from your phone if it’s connected, then press > Mass Storage Connect the cable to your phone (page 44) and your PC.
memory card store more format You need to format a memory card (up to 8 GB), 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. Caution: Formatting the memory card erases all content on the card.
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To copy or move a file from your phone to your memory card, scroll to the file and press > > Manage Files Copy To see your card’s available memory and other information, press > > Memory Card Memory Card Usage Note: If you download a copyrighted file and store it on your memory card, you can use the file only while your...
tools keep up with life add a calendar event Find it: > Menu Scroll to the desired date and press Enter the appointment name and details. To change the time, recurrence, or alert type, scroll to the line and press To save the appointment, press set an alarm Find it:...
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calculator Find it: > > Menu Tools Calculators Select . Use the keypad to enter Basic Calculator Tip Calculator numbers. , press to select functions, Basic Calculator enter a decimal point, and to change to a positive or negative number. tools...
security keep your phone safe codes & passwords Your phone’s four-digit lock code is originally set to the last four digits of your phone number. To change the lock code: Find it: > Menu When prompted, enter the lock code and press Select Edit Lock Code Enter the new four-digit lock code in the...
Go to www.motorola.com/ca/en/support/quantico, 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).
• Don’t let the phone or battery come in contact with water. Water can get into the phone’s circuits, leading to corrosion. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your carrier or contact Motorola, even if they appear to be working properly.
If you see a message on your display such as 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;...
1.59 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. service & repairs...
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 license under the copyrights, patents, or...
This location-based information may be shared with third parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Motorola, and other third parties providing services. Emergency Calls When you make an emergency call, the cellular network may activate the AGPS technology in your mobile device to tell the emergency responders your approximate location.
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...
compatibility. In some circumstances, your mobile device may cause interference with other devices. Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct you to do In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to do so by airline staff.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always, posted and can include fueling areas, such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain dust, or metal powders.
Batteries & Chargers Caution: Improper treatment or use of batteries may present a danger of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. For more information, see “Battery Use & Safety.” Keep Your Mobile Device & Its Accessories Away From Small Children These products are not toys and may be hazardous to small children.
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.
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• 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.
States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants its mobile telephones (“Products”), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”), and Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media and sold for use with these Products (“Software”) to be free...
(c) use of the Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Length of Coverage...
Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated;...
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.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box Hearing Aids for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies.
Registration is not required for warranty coverage. 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.
For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product should not be Recycling Information disposed of with household waste. Disposal of your Mobile Device &...
There is no special handling required by consumers. Privacy & Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone. Privacy & Data Security Because some features of your mobile device may affect your privacy or data...
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.
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• Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to do”...
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Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc.
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