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Welcome
Thank you for choosing your Motorola TDMA digital
StarTAC™ phone from a global leader in
communications technology. All Motorola digital
cellular phones are designed and manufactured to
meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and world-
class quality standards. During development, our
laboratory testing team took your TDMA digital
StarTAC™cellular phone through rigorous durability
tests including temperature, humidity, shock, dust,
vibration, and drop tests—and the phone still
worked!
We are confident that the phone you purchased will
meet your own exacting standards. Enjoy your
Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone.

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Understanding the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing and Attaching Battery Covers . . . . 17
Installing and Removing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 19
Checking Battery Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Storing Your Phone in Its Holster . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Placing a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Smart Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Switching Between Digital and
Analog Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Controlling Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Phone Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using Your Phone’s Built-in Phone Book . . . . . 35
Storing Names and Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recalling an Entry by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recalling an Entry by Memory Location . . . . . 38
Clearing a Phone Memory Entry . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Shortcuts for Recalling Phone Book Entries . . 39
Making Notes on the Scratchpad . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Introducing the Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Navigating the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Road Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Managing Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Road Map for Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
About Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Reviewing Received Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Reviewing Dialed Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Clearing Caller Line ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Managing the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Road Map for Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Recalling an Entry by Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Recalling an Entry by Location . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Storing with the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Storing and Placing Numbers with
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Storing and Placing Numbers for
Calling Card Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Editing a Memory Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Assigning an Individual Ring Style to a
Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Timing Your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Road Map for Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Viewing the Individual Call Timer . . . . . . . . . . .64
Viewing the Resettable Call Timer . . . . . . . . . .64
Viewing the Cumulative Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Resetting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Displaying the Individual Timer
Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Setting the One-Minute Audible Timer . . . . . . .66
Setting the Repeating Audible Timer . . . . . . . .67
Setting the Single Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Adjusting Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Road Map for Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Selecting Call Alert Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Selecting Message Alert Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Selecting a Ring Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Turning Keypad Tones On and Off . . . . . . . . . .73
Turning Scratchpad Tones On and Off . . . . . . .74

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Using Lock/Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Road Map for Lock Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Activating Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Locking/Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Activating Priority Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Viewing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Restricting Call Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Resetting All Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Clearing All Stored Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Customizing Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Road Map for Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Activating Pager Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Viewing Your Own Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Switching Between Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Reviewing Feature Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Activating Automatic Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . 91
Activating Multiple Key Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Deactivating Open to Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Activating Automatic Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Selecting Battery Options—Status Light . . . . . 94
Displaying System Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Selecting Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Selecting a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Road Map for Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Selecting a Non-Public Network . . . . . . . . . . 101
Selecting a Public Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Specifying a Default Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Viewing All Non-Public Networks . . . . . . . . . 103
Using the Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Road Map for Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Voice Mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Dialing Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Reading Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Editing the Voice Mail Number . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Setting the Scrolling Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Reference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

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Safety Information
Important: Read this information before using your
wireless handheld phone.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals

Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low
power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it
receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF)
signals.
In August 1996, The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines
with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those
guidelines are consistent with safety standards
previously set by both U.S. and international
standards bodies:
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
IEEE. C95. 1-1992
• National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurement (NCRP). Report 86
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996
• Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6
Those standards were based on comprehensive and
periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature.
For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and
physicians from universities, government health
agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of
research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC
guidelines (and those standards). For additional
information concerning exposure to radio frequency
signals, see the statement by the FDA at the end of
this user guide.

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To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure

guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use
the Motorola-supplied or approved carrying case,
holster, or other body-worn accessory.
If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the
antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from
your body when transmitting. Use of non-Motorola
accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement
antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the phone andmay violate
FCC regulations.

Phone Operation
Normal Operation
Hold the phone as you would any other telephone,
with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Tips on Efficient Operation

Observe the following guidelines to operate your
phone most efficiently.
• Extend your antenna fully, if applicable.
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when
the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna
affects call quality and may cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level than otherwise
needed.

Batteries
Caution: All batteries can cause property damage,
injury, or burns if a conductive material, such as
jewelry, keys or beaded chains, touches exposed
terminals. The material may complete an electrical
circuit and become quite hot. To protect against
such unwanted current drain, exercise care in
handling any charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other
container with metal objects. When the battery is
detached from the phone, your batteries are

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packed with a protective battery cover; please use

this cover for storing your batteries when not in use.

Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless
telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey
them. Observe the following guidelines when using
your phone while driving.
• Give full attention to driving--driving safely is
your first responsibility.
• Use hands-free phone operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or
answering a call if driving conditions so require.

Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
RF signals. However, certain equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals from your wireless
phone.

Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six inches
(6") be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six
inches from their pacemaker when the phone is
turned ON
• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to
minimize the potential for interference
• should turn the phone OFF immediately if you
have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place

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Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you
may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to
discuss alternatives.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult
the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is
adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do
so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy.

Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your vehicle. You should also
consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has
been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted
notices so require.

Aircraft
Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Airline regulations prohibit using your phone while in
the air. Check and comply with the policy of your
airline regarding the use of your phone while the
aircraft is on the ground.

Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your
phone OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas
posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and
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Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Turn your phone OFF, do not remove your battery
when you are in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions.
Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause
an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even
death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are
often but not always clearly marked. They include:
fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck
on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities;
areas where fuel odors are present (for example, if a
gas/propane leak occurs in a car or home); areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as
grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area
where you normally would be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. Do NOT place
objects, including both installed or portable wireless
equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious
injury could result.
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Overview

Package Content Options

Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone is
typically packed with a transformer charger and at
least one battery. Below is a sampling of the
different package options.
Note: Your phone and accessories may not look
exactly as pictured.
Slim Main Battery
with Battery Cover

Digital

Standard Main Battery

TDMA digital with Battery Cover
StarTAC™ Cellular
Telephone

Slim Auxiliary Battery

AC Adapter with Battery Cover

Vehicle Power
Adapter

Holster

Desktop Charger
Headset (AC Adapter required)

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Phone Overview
See the inside front cover of this guide for a

Overview
diagram of the components described below.
Antenna—Provides superior connectability.
Earpiece—Ultra-compact phone speaker.
Accessory Connector Port—Provides the
connections for an external power supply and
vehicular and optional accessories.
Headset Jack—Provides the connection for an
optional headset.
Microphone—Positioned for convenient
conversation.
Function Keys
¡—Turns the phone On and Off.
ƒ—Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary
functions of other keys.
‰—Recalls phone numbers from memory.
¬—Stores phone numbers into memory.
Ç—Clears characters from the screen.
º—Ends phone calls.
æ—Places or answers calls.
« and »—Can be used to scroll through
memory entries and menu features.
ø Message Center Button—Allows access to
digital messages and voice mail messages.
Smart Button—Use the Smart Button to recall
information from memory, place and end calls,
select menu features, and toggle features on and
off. The symbol in your display represents the
Smart Button.

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or
Volume Keys—The upper and lower volume
keys can adjust keypad, earpiece, and ringer
volume. After pressing the Smart Button, the
volume keys also scroll through memory entries
and menu features.

Understanding the Guide

Key Presses
Key presses are represented in this guide using
symbols so that you may locate and use the
required sequence quickly. A sequence of key
presses may be shown as follows:

ƒ‚‡Ç
This means you should press ƒ followed by ‚,
‡, and then Ç, in sequence, not
simultaneously.

Prompts and Messages

Your phone responds to key presses by displaying
either a prompt that guides you to the next action or
a message confirming that your action is complete.
Prompts and messages are represented in this
guide in LCD style, for example: Reset Timer.

Short Cuts and Tips

In the margins of your guide are short cuts and
useful hints and ways to improve your phone’s
performance. These are especially helpful for
experienced Motorola Users, who can find many of
the same key sequences used with other Motorola
models.

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Using the Battery

About Your Batteries

Batteries
Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone can use either
Lithium Ion (LiIon) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries. Batteries are available in these sizes:
Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity.
Your phone can use two batteries at the same time.
You can use:
• any single main or auxiliary battery
or
• a main and auxiliary battery combination
to fit your needs. You can even extend your talk-
time by attaching an auxiliary battery at any time,
without interrupting your call.

Battery Talk-Time and Standby-Time

Talk-time is the time you can talk on your phone
before the battery is fully discharged. Standby-time
is the time your phone is on but not used for talking.
Notes:
• Talking on the phone uses more power than
leaving it idle. The more power you use for
talking, the less you’ll have for standby-time,
and vice-versa.
• All times are approximate and depend on the
battery used, network configuration, signal
strength, and the features selected.
• Talk and standby times are lower in analog
mode.
• Your phone operates more efficiently in
Digital mode. If the icon is displayed in
the lower left corner, your phone’s

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performance is reflected in the digital section

of the table below. Otherwise, refer to the
Analog section.
The following table shows ranges for battery talk-
times and standby times.

Digital Analog
Battery
Type Talk Standby Talk Standby
(up to) (up to) (up to) (up to)

Slim Main
LiION 60 min. 50 hrs. 35 min. 10 hrs.
500mAH

Standard
Main NiMH 9 hrs.
(500mAH

Extra Capacity
LiION 130 min. 160 hrs. 60 min. 15 hrs.
900 mAH

Slim
Auxiliary LiION
900 mAH

Storing and Disposing of Batteries

To prolong the life of your batteries, do not expose
them to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above
45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you
when you leave your car.
To dispose of batteries, check with your local
recycling center for a battery recycler near you.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow
metal objects to contact or short-circuit the battery
terminals.

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Removing and Attaching

Battery Covers
Your phone’s batteries are shipped uncharged and
fitted with protective covers. Before you install the

Batteries
batteries, remove these covers, and save them for
storing unused batteries. The covers prevent metal
objects from contacting the battery terminals,
reducing the risk of injury or damage from a battery
short circuit.

Removing the Main Battery Cover

1. Press in the release
2.
latch.
2. Rotate the battery
upward and lift it out of
the cover. 1.

Attaching the Main Release Latch

Battery Cover
1. Lower the edge of the 1.
battery opposite the
release latch into the
2.
cover.
2. Drop the side with the
release latch down until
the latch clicks into
Release Latch
place.

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Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover

1. Hold the auxiliary battery securely with one
hand.
2. With your other hand’s thumb, push up on the
bottom of the cover.
3. Continue pushing until the cover slides free
of the pins on the bottom of the battery, and
swing the cover away from the battery.
1. 2. 3.

Pins

Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover

1. Slide the cover’s narrow end Hook
into the small grooved hook 1.
on top of the auxiliary battery.
2. Push the cover firmly
downward until the base of
the cover slides past the 2.
battery pins; then release. Pins

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Installing and Removing

Batteries
Installing a Main Battery

Batteries
1. Set the edge of the Release Latch
battery opposite the 2.
release latch into the 1.
cover.
2. Press the release latch
side of the battery into the cover until the
latch clicks into place

Removing a Main Battery

1. If you don’t have another battery attached,
press ¡ to turn your phone off.
2. Press the release latch
back toward the Release Latch
battery, and lift the
battery out.

Installing an Auxiliary
Battery
The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your
phone.
1. Place the hook located Hook
on the narrow end of
1.
the battery into the slot
on the back of the
2.
phone.
2. Pull the battery toward
the bottom of the phone Pins
and slide the battery
pins over the bottom of the phone.
3. Once the battery clears the bottom of the
phone, release it. Make sure that the pins fit
securely into place.

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Removing an Auxiliary Battery

1. Pull the battery Hook
down until the pins 2.
release from the 1.
base of the phone,
and pull the base
away from the
phone. Pins

2. Lift the battery’s hook out of the slot on the

back of the phone.

Checking Battery Levels

Battery Level Indicator
The three bar segments on your phone’s Battery
Level Indicator display the amount of charge
remaining in your battery. The more segments
visible, the greater the charge.
For a detailed battery level reading:
Press ƒ ›.
One of the following is displayed:

Main Auxiliary

The more segments filled on the battery

gauge, the greater the charge.

Low Battery Warning

When the battery level is low and only a few
minutes of talk-time remain, your phone signals you
High in three ways:
• Low Battery appears in the first line of the
display.

Low • No bar segments are highlighted.

• A short tone plays periodically.

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To confirm low battery signals:

Press ƒ ›.
Power Status Messages

Batteries
You may also see one of the following messages:

Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted;

Auxiliary phone is operating from auxiliary
battery.

Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted;

Main
phone is operating from main battery.

Charging Auxiliary and main batteries fitted;

Auxiliary auxiliary battery is being charged.

Charging Auxiliary and/or main batteries fitted;

Main main battery is being charged.

Charging Batteries
Using the Internal Charger Tip:
You can still
Your phone has a built-in battery charger. Using
place and
either the AC or vehicle power adapter, you can
answer calls
plug the handset directly into a power source to
while using
charge any attached batteries.
either the
To charge: internal
charger or the
1. Plug the AC vehicle power
adapter or vehicle adapter.
power adapter Remember that
into the accessory talking on the
connector on the phone requires
bottom of your phone as shown, with the energy, so
release tab facing up. charging takes
more time. To
place the
phone in
charger-only
mode, turn off
the phone by
pressing ¡
once.

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2. Plug the power adapter into a 110V AC

electrical outlet.
or
Plug the vehicle power adapter into the
power adapter plug in the vehicle.
In both cases, a beep-tone sounds, and the
battery icon flashes.
See “Charge Times” on page 24 for charge times.

Using the Desktop Charger

You can use the desktop charger to charge
batteries while they are attached to your phone, or
you can charge a main battery separately.
Tip: To charge:
If both a main
1. Plug the AC adapter
and auxiliary
into the back of the
battery are
charger, release tab
attached, the
facing up. PUSH

main battery is
charged to 2. Plug the other end of
90% before the the adapter into an
auxiliary is AC wall socket.
charged.
3. With battery(ies) attached, place the phone
into the charger’s pocket.
Note: When the phone is charging, the battery level
indicator flashes. When the battery is fully charged,
this icon stops flashing. If your phone cannot
charge the battery, this indicator does not appear.

Desktop Charger Indicator Lights

The lights for charging a battery are:

Red The battery is rapid charging.

Flashing
The battery is waiting for its charge.
yellow

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Green The battery is charged within

approximately 90% of its capacity and
can be used. Charging the battery for
an additional hour brings it up to 100%
capacity.

Batteries
Flashing Either the battery or the power supply
red is damaged and cannot be charged.

The light for charging a battery attached to the

phone is:

The phone is inserted and rapid

Yellow
charging.

Charging Two Batteries on the Phone

When you charge your phone with a main and
auxiliary battery attached, the main battery is
charged first.
To find out which battery is being charged:
Press ƒ ›.
Note: If the battery cannot be charged and you Tip: “batt” is
press ƒ ›, you will see Invalid Battery. printed on the
› key as a
Battery Charging Tips reminder.
To ensure that you enjoy maximum battery life and
use your battery to its fullest capacity:
• Always use Motorola approved battery
chargers.
• For the best results, Li-Ion batteries should
be charged using the E•P™ Desktop
Charger, or your phone’s internal charger.
• The battery should be at or near room
temperature when charging.
• When you don’t intend to use a battery for a
while, store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry
place, such as a refrigerator.

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• Do not leave a NiMH battery connected to

any charger for longer than 24 hours.
A new NiMH battery may require several full
charge/discharge cycles in order to achieve its
optimum performance. After this initial charge, you
can recharge your battery at your convenience,
using the phone’s rapid travel charger.

Quick Change Power Source

(“Seamless Connection”)
The quick change feature enables you to switch
power sources while a call is in progress without
losing the call. If you hear a low-battery warning
while you are in a call, plug in the vehicle power
adapter or AC Adapter.

Charge Times
Locate your battery by type to see how long your
battery takes to charge to a 95% power level:

Charge Time
(hrs)
Battery Type
Internal Charger

NiMH Main (500 mAH) 1.25

Slim LiION Main (500 mAH) 2.5

Extended LiON Main (900

3.0
mAH)

LiION Auxiliary (900 mAH) 3.0

After the battery reaches 95%, it begins to slow

charge until it is fully charged. It is normal for
batteries to become warm during charging.

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Using the Phone

Turning the Phone On and

Off

Using the Phone

1. Open your phone to
expose the keypad.
2. To turn the phone on,
press and hold ¡ until
the display appears and
you hear an audible alert.
3. Press and hold ¡ again to turn the phone
off. Powering off will be displayed, and you
will hear an audible alert.

What You Will See

When you turn on your TDMA digital StarTAC™
phone, it performs a self-test to let you know it is
operational. When the test is completed, the display
shows:
• one of several possible greetings, such as:
- the name of your Service Provider
or
- an indication of local or non-local cover-
age area
• your phone number
• the Digital or Analog icon

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Reading the Indicators

1 8

3 4 5 6 7

Signal Strength Indicator (1)

The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) indicates the
High strength of your phone’s connection with the local
cellular system. A strong signal increases your
chances of placing and receiving calls. Low signal
strength can occur in a fringe area of the cellular
Low system. Buildings, tunnels, and bad weather can
block or interfere with reception.

Digital Indicator (2)

If you are in a digital coverage area, the digital
indicator appears.

In Use Indicator (3)

The In Use (IU) Indicator appears when a call is in
progress.

In-Building Indicator (4)

The In-Building Indicator lights when the phone
accesses an In-Building Cellular System or other
non-public system.

No Service Indicator (5)

If you travel beyond the range of a cellular system,
the No Service Indicator appears to let you know
that calls cannot be placed or received from your
location.

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SMS Message Waiting Indicator (6)

The Short Message Service (SMS) Message
Waiting Indicator is displayed when the phone
receives a message. (This is an optional, network
and subscription-dependent feature that is not
available in all areas.)

Using the Phone

Voice Message Waiting Indicator(7)
The Voice Message Waiting Indicator is displayed
when your Voicemail has received a message. (This
is an optional, network and subscription-dependent
feature that is not available in all areas.)

Battery Level Indicator (8)

The three bar segments on the Battery Level
Indicator show the amount of charge remaining in
High
your battery. The more segments you see, the
greater the charge. The phone alerts you to a low
charge in three ways:
• No bar segments are highlighted.
Low
• Low Battery appears on your screen.
• A short tone plays periodically.

VibraCall™ Alert Indicator

When you select one of the VibraCall™ alert
combinations, the following types of indicators
appear in the display:
VibraCall on—Your phone’s ringer is turned off
and the VibraCall™ alert is on.
Vibrate then ring—Both your phone’s ringer
and the VibraCall™ alert are on.

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Power/Status Indicator
You can check the Power/Status indicator on top of
the phone for status information on your current
type of service and message status. Messages can
include voice mails and Short Message Services
(SMS) messages or the receipt of recent calls. (This
is an optional, network and subscription-dependent
feature that is not available in all areas.)
During wake-up and while the phone is ringing, the
indicator flashes red and green. Otherwise, if the
flip is closed and the Status Light setting is set to
On, then the Power/Status Indicator flashes
according to the following chart. (See “Selecting
Battery Options—Status Light” on page 94 for
information on the status indicator.)

First Second
Service Condition
Flash Flash

No message Green
Service in
home Green
Message
system Red
waiting

Roaming No message Yellow

(service in
Yellow
non-home Message
Red
system) waiting

No message Off
No service Red
Message
Red
waiting

Note: The Power/Status Indicator is Off when the

phone is in charger-only mode or when the status
light feature is turned off.

Standby Mode
To conserve energy, your phone may turn off its
lights when in standby mode. The display comes
back the next time you press a key or open the
phone.

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Storing Your Phone in Its

Holster
To store your phone in its holster, make sure the
main battery is facing the inside of the holster. Then
clip the holster onto a belt, purse or briefcase.

Using the Phone

Notes:
• For body-worn use, keep the antenna at least
one inch from your body when transmitting.
• The holster has been designed for your
convenience and is not meant to secure your
phone under all circumstances.

Placing a Call
To place a call:
1. With the phone powered on, press and hold
¡ until the display appears and you hear
an audible alert.
2. Enter the number you want to call.
• Press Ç to erase one digit at a time if
you make a mistake.
• Press and hold Ç to clear the entire
entry.
You can also recall a previously dialed or
stored number. (See “Using Phone Memory”
on page 34 for details.)
3. Press and hold until you hear a second
tone.
or
Press æ to place the call.
You hear a single-tone alert (if the keypad
tones are turned on) and see Dialing
XXXXXXX.

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4. You can dial phone numbers with up to 32

digits, but only the last 20 digits appear in the
display.
Press ‰ to see the entire phone number.

Ending a Call
To end a call:
Press º or close the phone.
or
1. Press and hold until you hear a second
tone.
You will see § To End Call.
2. Press again to end the call.

Receiving a Call
Your phone must be powered on to receive calls. To
answer a call:
Press æ or open the phone when the
phone rings.
Note: Opening the phone does not answer the call
if the Open to Answer feature is off. (See
“Deactivating Open to Answer” on page 92.)

Unanswered Call Indicator

When you cannot take a call, your TDMA digital
StarTAC™ phone keeps a count of your
unanswered calls and alerts you with the message
Missed XX Calls, where XX is the number of missed
calls.
Press to view missed calls.

Terminating the Ring or Vibrate

Indicator
You can terminate either the ring or the vibrate
indicator by pressing either of the volume keys
during the ring/vibrate cycle.

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Using the Smart Button

Use the Smart Button to place and end calls, enter
menus, toggle features on and off, and select items
in the display. The Smart Button is the middle key
on the left side—easy to feel, easy to find, and easy
to use.

Using the Phone

The symbol § in your display represents the Smart
Button.

Selecting Items in the Display

The most basic use of the Smart Button is for
making selections. Whenever you are given a
choice such as a ringer setting, press the Smart
Button to select the setting you want.

Toggling Features On and Off

Some of your phone’s features toggle on and off.
Use the upper or lower volume key to scroll to the
desired feature, then press the Smart Button to
select it.
Entering the Menu System Tip: You can
also enter the
Press ƒ, then press to access the menu system
by pressing
menu. You will see Recent Calls.
ƒ ⁄.
Placing and Ending a Call
You can use the Smart Button to place and end a
call, as described in “Placing a Call” on page 29
and “Ending a Call” on page 30.

Switching Between Digital

and Analog Modes
To switch from digital to analog mode, or from
analog to digital during a call:
Press ƒ ¤.
Depending upon availability, your phone selects the
TDMA digital system or the analog system.

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Notes:
• This feature is not available on all models of
this phone.
• Once you switch from digital to analog mode,
you can not switch back to digital mode until
you turn your phone off and on again.
• When you switch from digital to analog mode,
you may still see the digital indicator while
the phone is idle (that is, not in an active call).

Redialing a Number
Automatic Redial
A fast busy signal indicates that the cellular system
is busy. With Automatic Redial, your phone calls
continuously for the next four minutes.
When it makes a connection, the phone rings or
vibrates. You can distinguish this ring because it is
half as long as the ring or vibrate for a new
incoming call. When the person you are calling
answers, you can begin talking.
If you hear a fast busy signal:
1. You will see Redial Call?
Press or press æ to redial, or press º
to exit.
2. If the call does not go through after four
minutes, press , or press æ to continue
the call attempt.
You will see Redial.
If you hear an ordinary busy signal:
1. Press º to hang up.
2. Press or press æ to redial the busy
number.
You will see Dialing 5551234.

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Controlling Volume
Adjusting Volume
Use the upper and lower volume keys to adjust
earpiece, keypad, and ringer volume. When you
press these keys, the phone’s speaker

Using the Phone

demonstrates the current volume level.
To adjust earpiece and keypad volume:
Press or
to raise or lower the volume.
To adjust the ringer volume:
1. Press ƒ.
2. Press or
to raise or lower the ringer volume.

Muting the Microphone

For privacy during a call, mute the microphone. You
can hear the person on the other end, but he or she
cannot hear you.
1. Press ƒ fl to mute the microphone. You
will see Mute.
2. Press ƒ fl again to resume normal
conversation.

Selecting Silent Vibration Mode

In situations where you don’t want your phone to
ring, or in noisy places where you may not hear
your phone, select the VibraCall™ Alert function for
discrete vibration:
Press ƒ † to toggle between ringer and
vibration mode. You will see Ring only or
Vibrate only.

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Using Phone Memory

Use your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone’s internal
Phone Book to store up to 99 names and numbers
for easy access.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• store names and numbers into the Phone
Book
• recall phone numbers from memory
• clear names and numbers
• dial a number with Speed Dial and
Turbo Dial™
• make notes on the scratchpad
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system.

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Using Your Phone’s Built-in

Phone Book
Each phone number in your phone book is stored in
a memory location numbered 01-99.
Arrange numbers for easy recall by storing related
numbers in groups. If you store the numbers you
call most in locations 01-09, then you can use
Turbo Dial™ to call those numbers with a single

Using Memory
key. (See “Using the Turbo Dial™ Function” on
page 39 for details.)
You can also store names to identify phone
numbers. Later, you can recall a number by the
name that corresponds to it.

Storing Names and Numbers

How to Store Phone Numbers
1. Enter the phone number you want to store.
Note: You can store up to 32 digits per phone
number entry.
2. Press ¬ to begin storing.
The phone prompts you to enter a memory
location. You will see Location __.
3. Enter the two-digit memory location where
you want the sequence stored.
or
Press « to store the sequence in the
first available location.
or
Enter the first digit of the memory location,
then press « to store the sequence in the
first available location beginning with that
digit.
You will see Alpha Or §.

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Tip: The § 4. Enter a name to identify the phone number.

symbol in your (See the following section for details on
display entering names.)
represents the
5. Press or ¬ when you finish entering the
Smart Button.
name.
Your phone confirms your entry by displaying
the information you stored.

How to Enter Letters and Numbers

When the display shows Alpha Or §, you can press
the numeric keys one or more times to produce any
letter or number in the alphabet. Use the letters
printed on each key as a guide. For example, press
¤ to enter “A,” “B,” “C,” or “2” as shown:
press 1 time to insert an “A”
press 2 times to insert a “B”
press 3 times to insert a “C”
press 4 times to insert a “2”

How to Enter a Name

Tip: 1. Enter a letter by pressing a key as many
Press the times as necessary. Enter punctuation by
upper or lower pressing ⁄ as many times as indicated by
volume key the chart below. Pressing ⁄ a single time
first, to toggle produces a single space.
between upper
and lower case 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
letters.
1

The cursor advances automatically to the

next space after you enter a letter or after
three seconds of inactivity. If you are
repeating a character, then press » to
advance the cursor to the next space.
2. Press «or Ç to erase a letter if you make
an error.

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3. Press or ¬ when you finish entering the

name.
Your phone confirms your entry by displaying
the information you stored.

Recalling an Entry by Name

After storing names and numbers, you can recall
them alphabetically and immediately place calls.

Using Memory
Use the Smart Button for instant access to the name
directory.
1. Press once to enter your name directory.
2. Press or to scroll to the name you are
looking for.
or
Enter the first letter of the name you want to
recall. The display shows the first name in the
phone book that begins with that letter. If no
entry beginning with that letter is found,
No A s is displayed.
When the name is displayed, the
corresponding number is displayed on a
third line, and the phone memory location is
displayed in the upper right corner.
3. Press and hold , or press æ, to call the
number you selected.

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Recalling an Entry by
Memory Location
Each name and number you store is placed in a
memory location numbered 01-99. Once you have
stored names and numbers, you can recall them by
memory location:
1. Press ‰.
2. Enter the two-digit memory location of the
phone number you want.
3. Press and hold , or press æ to call the
number you selected.

Clearing a Phone Memory

Entry
Clearing an Entry by Name
1. Recall by name the entry that you want to
erase. (See “Recalling an Entry by Name” on
page 37.)
2. Press Ç to clear the entry.
You will see Clear Entry?.
3. Press or ¬ to confirm that you want to
erase the entry.
The numbered location of the cleared entry is
shown in the display.

Clearing an Entry by Location Number

1. Recall by location the entry that you want to
erase.
2. Press Ç to clear the display.
3. Press ¬ and the location you want to clear.
You will see XX Full Change?
4. Press ¬ to confirm that you want to erase
the entry.

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Shortcuts for Recalling

Phone Book Entries
Using Speed Dial
If you know the memory location of the number you
want to call, try the Speed Dial function:
1. Enter the two-digit memory location (01-99).
, or press æ to place the

Using Memory
2. Press and hold
call.

Using the Turbo Dial™ Function

The Turbo Dial™ function enables you to dial
numbers stored in locations 01-09 with the push of
a single button:
Press and hold a number ⁄ through ·
on the keypad, and your call is placed. You
will hear a two-tone alert afterwards.
Your phone’s Priority Call feature gives you fast
access to any number stored in location 01. To
learn more about this feature, see “Activating
Priority Calling” on page 79.

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Making Notes on the

Scratchpad
In addition to your internal phone book, you also
have a built-in scratchpad for making quick notes.
The scratchpad remembers the last phone number
shown on your display.

Entering a Number in the Scratchpad

If you are on the phone and your party gives you
another number to call, enter the number on the
scratchpad so you can place the call later.
1. Enter the number into the keypad. (The
person on the line can hear tones as you
dial.)
2. Press º to end the current call, if
necessary.
3. Press æ to call the number you saved on
the Scratchpad.

Storing Numbers During a Call

You can also store numbers during a call:
1. Enter the number into the keypad. (The
person on the line can hear tones as you
dial.)
2. Press ¬ and continue storing with step 3 in
“Storing Names and Numbers” on page 35.

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Using the Menu System

Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone
includes many features to help you be more
productive. The phone’s user-friendly menu system
helps you find what you need quickly and easily.
In this chapter you will learn:
• what are the main menu features

ˇhe Menu System

• how to navigate through the menus
• how to read a menu road map

Introducing the Menu

Features
As you scroll through the menu system, you will see
the following icons, each representing a high-level
menu.

Recent Calls Phone Book Timers

Tone Control Lock Secure

Phone Options Network Selection

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Navigating the Menu

You can navigate through the menu system using
the three keys located on the left side of the phone.
Use the upper and lower volume keys to scroll to
sub-menus and to control volume. Use the middle
Smart Button to choose menus and functions.
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system.

Road Maps
To help you navigate through the phone’s menu
Recent system, each chapter begins with an easy-to-follow
Calls
visual “road map.” Simply press the key shown, and
Phone observe the message that appears in the display.
Book For example, try this:

Timers 1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu

features
Tone or
Control
Press ƒ ⁄. “menu” is printed on the
Lock ⁄ key as a reminder.
Secure
2. Press or to scroll through the menu’s top
Phone level, shown here in the margin.
Options
3. Press º to exit the menu.
Network
Selection
Detailed instructions within each chapter describe
how each feature works.

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Managing Recent Calls

The recent calls menu option allows you to access
your Caller Line ID and review previous calls. Caller
Line ID is an optional network and subscription-
dependent feature that is not available in all areas.
In this chapter you will learn how to review all calls
that you have received or dialed.
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Recent Calls
Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system.

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Road Map for Recent Calls

To enter the menu system:
Press ƒ, then press .
or
Press ƒ ⁄.
Start:

Recent Received
Calls Calls

Dialed
Calls

To Main
Menu

About Recent Calls

The Recent Calls menu allows you to review
previous calls that you have received or dialed.
Following are some useful tips and information
about reviewing recent calls.
• Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ cellular phone
can store the telephone numbers and names
of the last thirty incoming calls.
• If the caller’s phone number matches a
phone number stored in the phone’s memory,
the phone automatically displays the name
associated with that phone number.
• If you subscribe to call waiting and receive a
call while another call is in progress, you hear
a call waiting tone, and the caller’s name and
number appear on the display. The name
and number are automatically stored and can
be viewed after ending the call, using the
procedure described in “Reviewing Received
Call” on page 46.

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• Caller Line ID allows you to view the name

and number of the calling party in the
phone’s display while the phone is ringing.
Caller Line ID is an optional feature that is not
available in all markets. Contact your Service
Provider for availability information.
• If the caller has restricted transmission of the
phone number, your phone displays
Anonymous. If the Calling Number ID
information is not available to the cellular
network, your phone displays Unavailabl.
• You can store any number contained in your
Caller Line ID memory to a memory location
in the same way you would save any phone

Recent Calls
number. Once the correct number is
displayed, press ¬ and a memory location
or ¬ «to autoload. See “Storing with the
Menu” on page 52 for more information on
storing phone numbers.
• To view Caller Line ID information prior to
answering a call, you must turn off the Open
to Answer feature. (See “Deactivating Open
to Answer” on page 92.)

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Getting to Recent Calls

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. When you see Recent Calls, press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features.

Reviewing Received Call

Shortcut: 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Recent
Press‰ ‰ Calls…” block to scroll to Received Calls.
to view your The total numbers of received calls stored is
received calls. displayed in the upper right corner. If there
You must hold are no numbers in the Caller Line ID list, you
the second will see 00 in the upper right corner.
‰ until the 2. Press to enter your Caller Line ID list of
received call
received calls.
list is
displayed. 3. Press or
to scroll through the list.
The display shows the order in which the call
was received in the upper right corner, with
the phone number and name of the calling
party (if available).
The received call list can range from 01 (the
most recent previous phone call) to 30 (the
least recent phone call).
The following symbols appear next to the
received calls:

Answered

Missed

4. Press æ to dial the displayed number.

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Reviewing Dialed Calls

1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Recent
Calls…” block to scroll to Dialed Calls.
The total number of dialed calls that are
stored is displayed in the upper right corner.
You can see up to the last twenty numbers
dialed. If there are no numbers in the Dialed
Call list, you will see 00.
2. Press to enter your dialed calls list. Shortcut:
Press ‰ ‚
3. Press or
to scroll through the list. The dialed
call list can range from 01 (the most recent
‚ to enter
your dialed
dialed phone call) to 20 (the least recent
calls list.
dialed phone call).

Recent Calls
The display shows the order of the previously
dialed phone call in the upper right corner,
with the phone number and name (if
available) of the party called.
4. Press æ to dial the displayed number.

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Clearing Caller Line ID

Tip: To erase To erase all entries saved in your Caller Line ID
all entries you memory:
must press and
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Recent
hold Ç,
Calls…” block to scroll to Received Calls.
whereas to
erase a single 2. Press and hold Ç when a Caller Line ID
entry you name and number is displayed. You will see
simply press Clear All?.
Ç.
3. Press or ¬ to clear.
or
Press º to leave your Caller Line ID
memory intact.
To erase a single entry saved in your Caller Line ID
memory:
1. Press Ç or any other key when a Caller
Line ID name and number is displayed. You
will see Clear Entry?.
2. Press or ¬ to clear.
or
Press º to leave your Caller Line ID
memory intact.

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Managing the Phone Book

In “Using Phone Memory” you learned how to store
and recall phone numbers with the internal Phone
Book. You can access the same features, along
with several advanced features, using your phone’s
convenient menu system.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• recall and store phone numbers using the
menu system
• store numbers with pause dialing
• store calling card sequences for easy access
• edit your memory information

Phone Book
• select the individual ringer style
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system.

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Road Map for Phone Book

To enter the menu system:
Press ƒ, then press .
or
Press ƒ ⁄.
Start:

Recent
Calls

Phone Recall By
Book Name

Recall By
Location

Store
Number

Edit

Individual
Ring Style

To Main
Menu

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Getting to Phone Book...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select.

Recalling an Entry by Name

To recall a stored name with the Phone Book menu: Tip: You can
also recall
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone
phone
Book…” block above to select Recall By
numbers
Name. You will see Enter 1st Letter.
without using
2. Enter the first letter of the name you want to the Phone

Phone Book
recall. The display shows the first name in the Book. See
phone book that begins with that letter. If no “Recalling an
entry beginning with that letter is found, No Entry by Name”
A s is displayed. on page 37 or
“Recalling an
3. Press or
to scroll to the name you want. Entry by
4. Press and hold , or press æ to call the Memory
number you selected. Location” on
page 38.

Recalling an Entry by
Location
Each name and number you store is placed in a
memory location numbered 01-99. After storing
names and numbers, you can recall them by
memory location with the Phone Book menu.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone
Book…” block above to select Recall By
Location. You will see Location __.
2. Enter the two-digit memory location of the
number you want.
3. Press and hold , or press æ, to call the
number you selected.

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Storing with the Menu

Use the phone’s menu system to store names and
numbers into the Phone Book.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone
Book…” block to select Store Number.You will
see Enter Number.
2. Enter the phone number you want to store.
See “How to Enter Letters and Numbers” on
page 36.
3. Press when you finish entering the
number.
You will see Location __.
4. Press «to store the sequence in the next
available location.
or
Enter the first digit of the memory location
and press «to store the sequence in the
first available location beginning with that
digit.
or
Enter the two-digit memory location where
you want the sequence stored.
Tip: 5. You will see Alpha Or §. Enter a name to
If the chosen identify the phone number, or skip this step
location is full, and continue with step 6. (See “How to Enter
press º and a Name” on page 36 for details on entering
restart the names.)
storing
6. Press , or ¬, when you finish entering the
sequence.
name. Your phone confirms your entry by
displaying the location, number, and name
you stored. Proceed with step 7 below, or
return to step 2 above to store more
numbers.
7. Press º to exit the menu.

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Getting to Phone Book...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select.

Storing and Placing Numbers

with Pause Dialing
Entering a Pause in a Number
When you call automated systems, a recorded
message prompts you for PIN numbers, Voice Mail
numbers, etc.

Phone Book
You can store these numbers in your phone’s
memory, separated by “pauses”—special
characters that tell your phone to wait before
sending additional numbers.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone
Book…” block above to select Store
Number.You will see Enter Number.
2. Enter the phone number you use to access
the automated system.
3. Press ƒ, then press æ.
You will see Insert Wait o.
4. Press to insert a pause (o) into the
sequence.
5. Enter the next group of numbers (such as an
account number or PIN number.)
6. Enter any other required symbols (such as *
or #).

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7. Insert another pause, and enter the next

group of numbers by repeating steps 3
through 5 as many times as necessary.
You can store up to 32 digits, including
pauses. Then store the entire sequence as
you would any phone number.
8. Press ¬ to begin storing.
You will see Location __.
9. Enter the two-digit memory location where
you want the sequence stored.
You will see Alpha Or §.
10. Enter a name for your sequence.
(See “How to Enter a Name” on page 36 for
details on entering names.)
11. Press when you finish entering the name.
Your phone confirms your entry by displaying
the location, number, and name you stored.

Placing a Call with Pauses

To use your stored sequence:
1. Recall the stored number with the pause
inserted.
2. Press and hold , or press æ, to place the
call.
3. When the recording prompts you for
information, press or æ to send the next
set of stored numbers.
4. Press or press æ as many times as
necessary, to transmit all the numbers.

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Getting to Phone Book...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select

Storing and Placing Numbers

for Calling Card Information
Storing Calling Card Information
Like Pause Dialing, you can store calling card
access numbers, separated by pauses, for recall
later. You can also store a Number Character in the

Phone Book
sequence to save a place for the number you call
when you use your calling card.
See “Using Lock/Security Features” on page 75 for
more information on protecting your calling card
information.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone
Book…” block above to select Store
Number.You will see Enter Number.
2. Enter the phone number you use to access
your calling card system. (Skip this step if
you only dial 0.)
3. Press ƒ æ. You will see Insert Wait o.
4. Press to insert a pause (o) into the
sequence.
5. Enter the next numbers, if needed. (For
example, some long distance carriers require
you to dial a 0 first. If no further numbers are
needed, skip to step 7.)
6. Press ƒ æ.

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7. Press to scroll to the Number Character.

You will see Insert Number 'N.
8. Press to insert the 'N Character.
This special character saves a place for the
phone number you will be calling. The
number is inserted automatically when you
place the call.
9. Press ƒ æ.
10. Press to insert another pause, as in steps
3 and 4.
11. Enter your calling card PIN number.
12. Press ¬ to store your calling card
sequence.
You will see Location __.
13. Enter the two-digit memory location where
you want the sequence stored.
You will see Alpha Or §.
14. Enter a name for your sequence. (See “How
to Enter a Name” on page 36 for details on
entering names.)
15. Press when you are finished entering the
name.
Your phone confirms your entry by displaying
the location, number, and name you stored.

Placing a Calling Card Call

To recall your stored calling card information:
1. Recall the calling card information you
stored.
(See “Recalling an Entry by Name”” and
“Recalling an Entry by Location” on page 51
for more information on Recalling Numbers.)
2. Press æ before entering the number. You
will see Enter Number.

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3. Enter the phone number you want to call,

including the area code.
Enter the number manually, by location, or
recall.
4. Press and hold , or press æ, to place the
call.
Your phone dials the number to access your
long distance provider.
5. Press , or press æ, to send the next
group of numbers when you are prompted.
The phone automatically inserts the selected
number to call at the appropriate time in the
sequence.
6. Repeat step 5 to send the next group of
numbers as many times as necessary.

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Getting to Phone Book...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select.

Editing a Memory Location

After you store names and numbers in the Phone
Book, you can edit the information or erase entries
at any time.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone
Book…” block above to select Edit.
2. Recall the entry by location or by name.
(See “Recalling an Entry by Name” and
“Recalling an Entry by Location” on
page 51.)
3. Press to begin editing the phone number.
The display shows the name briefly, then the
phone number.
4. Press Ç to erase one digit at a time.
Press and hold Ç to erase the entire
number.
5. Enter your changes to the phone number.
6. Press when you finish editing the phone
number.
The display shows the location where your
number is currently stored.
7. Press Ç to erase the memory location, then
enter a new two-digit location.
or

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Press to keep the phone number in its

current location.
The display shows the name stored with the
phone number you are editing.
8. Enter your changes to the name. (See “How
to Enter a Name” on page 36.)
Press Ç to erase one letter at a time, or
skip to step 9 to leave the name unchanged.
9. Press when you finish editing the name.
The display shows the new information.
10. Press to save your changes.
Your phone confirms your entry by displaying
the location, number, and name you stored.
or
Press Ç to leave the information

Phone Book
unchanged.
When you see Location __, enter a new two-
digit memory location to avoid overwriting the
information in the current location.
11. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Getting to Phone Book...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Book, and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select.

Assigning an Individual Ring

Style to a Phone Book Entry
You can use the individual ring style feature to
assign one of nine ring styles to alert you of an
incoming call from a phone number listed in your
phone book.
Note: This feature will only operate if you subscribe
to Caller ID from your service provider. Caller ID is
not available in all areas.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone
Book…” block to select Individual Ring
Style.
2. Select the phone book entry to which you
want to assign an individual ring style.
a. Enter the first letter of the name entry
associated with the phone number.
b. Scroll up and down to reach the desired
phone book entry.
3. When you reach the phone number you want,
select it by pressing or ¬.
The display will show Press 0-9, 0=OFF.
4. Press ‚ to assign the default ring style for
the number.
or
Press an entry from ⁄ to · to select one
of the nine ring styles.

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5. Press or ¬to select that ring style.

The display confirms the selection by
showing Ring Style Assigned.
6. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Phone Book

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Timing Your Calls

Your phone’s Call Timers give you a variety of
options for managing your time. You can monitor
the length of individual calls, set a timer to track
monthly usage, or have the phone alert you at
intervals that you specify.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• view the timers
• monitor the length of your calls
• set and view the resettable timer for long-
term monitoring
• program audible timers for your individual
needs
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system.

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Road Map for Call Timers

To enter the menu system:
Press ƒ, then press .
or
Press ƒ ⁄.
Start:

Recent
Calls

Phone
Book

Timers Individual
XX YY

Resettable
XXXXX

Call Timers
Cumulative
XXXXX

Reset
Timer

Individual
Timer Off

One Minute
Timer Off

Repeat
Timer Off

Single
Timer Off

To Main
Menu

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Getting to Call Timers...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Timers and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select.

Viewing the Individual Call

Timer
Shortcut: You can view the air-time of the most recent call or
Press ‰ » the call in progress (in minutes and seconds) at any
» for a quick time using this feature. The Individual Call Timer
look at this resets when you place the next call and when you
timer. turn the phone off. You can also choose to have the
timer display while calls are in progress. See
“Displaying the Individual Timer Automatically” on
page 66.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call
Timers…” block above to select Individual
XX YY. The display shows the air-time of your
last call in minutes (XX) and seconds (YY).
2. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Shortcut: Viewing the Resettable Call

Press ‰ »
»» for a Timer
quick look at You can track how much air time you have
this timer. accumulated at any time. Use this feature to view
the time elapsed, and follow the instructions in
“Resetting the Timer” on page 65 to reset the timer.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call
Timers…” block above to select Resettable
XXXXX. The display shows your air time in
minutes since you last reset the timer.
2. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Viewing the Cumulative Shortcut:

Press ‰ »
Timer »»»
This is a non-resettable timer that keeps track of for a quick look
your phone’s total air time (in minutes). at this timer.

1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call

Timers…” block to select Cumulative XXXXX.
The display shows your air time in minutes
since your phone was activated.
2. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Resetting the Timer

By resetting this timer at the beginning of each
billing cycle, you can keep a running tab of your
monthly usage. After you reset the timer, it
continues to keep track of your air time (in minutes)
until you reset it again.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call
Timers…” block to select Individual XX YY.

Call Timers
2. Press to scroll to Reset Timer.
3. Press to reset the timer.
4. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Getting to Call Timers...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Timers and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select.

Displaying the Individual

Timer Automatically
Tip: When you turn this feature on, your phone
Activating the automatically displays your air time in minutes (XX)
Individual and seconds (YY) during and after each call.
Timer may
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call
reduce both
Timers…” block to select Individual Timer.
standby and
You will see Individual Timer Off or
talk times.
Individual Timer On.
2. Press to toggle between Individual Timer
Off and Individual Timer On.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Setting the One-Minute

Audible Timer
Activate this feature to hear an audible beep 10
seconds before the end of every minute during a
call. The party on the other end does not hear the
beeps.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call
Timers…” block to select One Minute Timer.
You will see One Minute Timer Off or One
Minute Timer On.
2. Press to toggle between One Minute Timer
Off and One Minute Timer On.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Setting the Repeating

Audible Timer
You can set this timer to beep during your calls at
an interval that you select—from 11-999 seconds.
You will hear the beep 10 seconds before the end
of each interval, but the party on the other end does
not hear the beeps.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call
Timers…” block to select Repeat Timer. You
will see Repeat Timer Off or Repeat Timer
On.
2. Press to toggle between Repeat Timer Off
and Repeat Timer On.
The prompt to enter seconds appears only if
you have turned the feature on. If you have
turned it off, you will see Repeat Timer Off.
3. Enter the number of seconds you would like
between audible beeps. You will see Beep At
YYY Secs.

Call Timers
4. Press to set the timer. The phone confirms
the setting by displaying Set At YYY Secs.
5. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Setting the Single Timer

Like the Repeating Timer, you can set the Single
Timer to beep at a time that you select—from 11-
999 seconds. It beeps once during each call, 10
seconds before the end of the interval. The party on
the other end does not hear the beep.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Call
Timers…” block to select Single Timer. You
will see Single Timer Off or Single Timer
On.

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2. Press to toggle between Single Timer Off

and Single Timer On.
The prompt to enter seconds appears only if
you have turned the feature on. If you have
turned it on, you will see Single Timer Off.
3. Enter the number of seconds you would like
between audible beeps. You will see Beep At
YYY Secs.
4. Press to set the timer. The phone confirms
the setting by displaying Set At YYY Secs.
5. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Adjusting Tone Controls

Use these features to select vibration mode,
personalize your phone’s ringer styles, or turn the
ringer off.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• select the type of Call Alert or Message Alert
• choose from nine different ringer styles
• silence the keypad
• silence the scratchpad
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

Tone Controls
You can also use your phone’s « and » keys
to scroll through the menu system.

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Road Map for Tone Controls

To enter the menu system:
Press ƒ, then press .
or
Press ƒ ⁄.
Start:

Recent
Calls

Phone
Book

Timers

Tone Call Alert

Control Type

Msg Alert
Type

Call Alert
Ring Style

Keypad
Tone On

Scratchpad
Tone On

To Main
Menu

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Getting to Tone Controls...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Tone Control and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select.

Selecting Call Alert Type

Using this feature, you can choose to be alerted to Shortcut:
incoming calls using the vibrating ringer, the ringer, Press ƒ †
both, or neither. Ring Only is the default. to toggle the
VibraCall™
In particular, the VibraCall™ Alert vibrating alert is
Alert function
ideal for situations where ringing may not be
on and off.
appropriate, or in noisy places where you might not
hear the ringer.
When both the ringer and vibrating alerts are
selected, the phone alerts you by vibrating for three
cycles and then ringing.
Notes:

Tone Controls
• Although you set your call alert type below,
the selection is temporarily suppressed if
Pager Mode is enabled. See “Activating
Pager Mode” on page 87 for details.
• When your phone is connected to an external
power supply and you receive an incoming
call, your phone will ring, regardless of the
call alert setting.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Tone
Controls…” block above to select Call Alert
Type.The display shows your current alert
type setting.

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2. Press or
to scroll through your choices:

Ring Only

Vibrate Only

Ringer On and Vib On

Ringer Off Vib Off

3. Press when you reach the setting you

want.
4. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Selecting Message Alert Type

Shortcut: Using this feature, you can choose to receive an
Press ƒ † alert to incoming voice mails and short messages
to toggle using the VibraCall™ alert, beeping alert, or no
among the alert.
Message Alert
The beep tone and vibrating patterns differ if the
and Call Alert
incoming message is marked urgent versus
types.
normal. You will receive one beep for a normal
message and three beeps for an urgent message.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Tone
Controls…” block to select Message Alert
Type.
2. Press or to scroll through your choices:
Messages Beep, Messages Vibrate, Beep Off,
and Vib Off. Messages Beep is the default
setting.
3. Press when you reach the setting you
want.
4. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Getting to Tone Controls...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Tone Control and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select

Selecting a Ring Style

Your phone lets you select any of nine different ring
styles. After you choose a style, the phone give you
a brief sample of the new ring style, or vibrates if
you have selected the VibraCall™ Alert feature.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Tone
Controls…” block to select Call Alert Ring
Style.
2. Press ⁄ through · to hear the different
ring styles, or scroll through the ring styles.
Ring Style 1 is the default setting.
3. Press when you reach the ring style you

Tone Controls
want.
The display will show Ring Style X Set.
4. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Turning Keypad Tones On and

Off
Keypad tones are the sounds you hear when you
press any key on the phone. By default, keypad
tones are turned on. If you want to be discreet, use
this feature to silence the audio feedback from the
keypad.
Note: The other party still hears tones.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Tone
Controls…” block to select Keypad Tone. You
will see Keypad Tone On or Keypad Tone Off.

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2. Press to toggle between Keypad Tone On

and Keypad Tone Off.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Turning Scratchpad Tones On

and Off
Scratchpad tones are the tones that your phone
sends to access automated calling systems like
Voice Mail. By default, scratchpad tones are turned
on. If you don’t want your party to hear these
sounds when you use the scratchpad, turn the
scratchpad tones off.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Tone
Controls…” block to select Scratchpad Tone.
You will see Scratchpad Tone On or
Scratchpad Tone Off.
2. Press to toggle between Scratchpad Tone
On and Scratchpad Tone Off.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.
Note: If you turned the scratchpad tones off but
want to access a tone-activated system like Voice
Mail, place the call, enter the numbers you need to
transmit, then:
Press ‰ æ to send the tones.

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Using Lock/Security Features

While you probably would not want to leave your
phone unattended, your TDMA digital StarTAC™
phone has a number of built-in security features to
prevent unauthorized use.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• activate the Voice Privacy feature
• lock and unlock your phone
• place priority calls
• change your lock code
• restrict call placement and memory access
• reset or clear your phone’s settings
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Press to select.

Lock/Security
Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system.

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Road Map for Lock Security

To enter the menu system:
Press ƒ, then press .
or
Press ƒ ⁄.
Start:
Recent
Calls

Phone
Book
Privacy Code
Off
Timers

Automatic View
Lock Off Lock Code
Tone
Control
Priority Change
Call Off Lock Code
Lock
Secure
Secure Service
Options Level X

To Main Master
Menu Reset

Master
Clear

To Main
Menu

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Getting to Lock Security...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Lock Secure and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features, and press to
select.

Activating Voice Privacy

When you activate your phone’s Voice Privacy
feature, you request your cellular system to search
for a Voice Privacy channel with each call. If no
Voice Privacy channel is available (or your call is
“handed off” to a cell where a Voice Privacy
channel is not available), five short beeps alert you
that the call is no longer private.
You must select the Voice Privacy feature before
you make a call in order for that call to search for a
Voice Privacy channel.
Note: This feature is not available in all markets.
Contact your Service Provider for additional
information about your service area.

Lock/Security
To turn the Voice Privacy feature on or off:
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Lock/
Security…” block above to select Voice
Privacy. You will see Privacy Off or Privacy
Preferred.
2. Press to toggle between Privacy Off and
Privacy Preferred.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Locking/Unlocking Your
Phone
For your protection, you must enter the six-digit
security code to access the features that your
phone contains. The factory-programmed lock
code for unlocking the phone is 123. The six-digit
security code is 000000. These may have been
changed when your phone was activated.

Locking Your Phone Automatically

When you turn this feature on, your phone
automatically locks itself each time you turn it off.
Shortcut: 1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Lock/
Press ƒ, the Security…” block to select Automatic Lock.
Smart Button, You will see Automatic Lock Off or Automatic
⁄ fi, and Lock On.
continue with
2. Press to toggle between Automatic Lock
step 2.
Off and Automatic Lock On.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Locking Your Phone Manually

Tip: “LOCK” is You can lock your phone manually at any time to
printed on the prevent unwanted use. Once you lock the phone, it
fi key, as a remains locked whether it is powered on or off.
reminder.
1. Press ƒ.
2. Press and hold fi for at least one full
second.You will see Lock?.
3. Press ¬ or to lock. You will see Locked.

Unlocking Your Phone

To unlock your phone:
Once your phone is on, enter your three-
digit lock code to unlock your phone. (See
“Viewing the Lock Code” on page 80 and
“Changing the Lock Code” on page 80 for
more information on your lock code.)

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Answering Calls While the Phone Is Tip: If you

Locked forget your lock
code, try
You can still receive calls when the phone is locked. pressing ⁄
To answer an incoming call: ¤ ‹or the
1. Enter your three-digit lock code. last three digits
of your cellular
2. Press and hold , or press æ to receive phone number.
the call.

Activating Priority Calling

Priority Call allows the Turbo Dial™ function to dial
from memory location 01—even when the phone is
locked. You can store an emergency number or the
number of someone you would like to contact in
case of emergency.
Note: Some cellular systems have their own
emergency numbers and deny access to
emergency numbers like 911 (not available in some
areas). Check with your Service Provider for more
information.
By default, Priority Call is activated. To turn it off or Shortcut:
to switch it back on, complete the following steps: Press ƒ, the
Smart Button,
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Lock/
Security…” block on the previous page to
¤ ·, and
continue with
Lock/Security
select Priority Call. You will see Priority
step 2.
Call Off or Priority Call On.
2. Press to toggle between Priority Call
Off and Priority Call On.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Getting to Secure Options...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Lock Secure and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the Secure Options submenu, and press
to select.
4. Enter your six-digit security code, scroll to the following
features, and press to select.

Viewing the Lock Code

To display the active three-digit lock code:
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Secure
Options…” above to select View Lock Code.
You will see View Lock Code.
2. Press to display your three-digit lock code.
The code appears for a few seconds.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Changing the Lock Code

To change your three-digit lock code:
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Secure
Options…” above to select Change Lock
Code. You will see Enter Code ___.
2. Enter the new three-digit code. You will see
Changed To XXX.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.
Note: If you try to change your lock code to 911 or
the first three digits of an emergency number, you
will see Code Invalid, and the code you entered
will not be accepted. You will return to step 1
above.

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Restricting Call Placement

You can restrict call placement or hide memory
information when loaning your phone to others.

Selecting a Service Level

1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Secure
Options…” to select Service Level. The
phone displays your current service level.
Refer to the chart on the next page.
2. Press or to scroll through the service level
settings, and press to select the service
level you want.
If you select Level 7, the phone prompts you
for the range of memory locations you want to
remain active. You will see Range 1-__.
Enter the range of digits memory locations
from which calls are allowed. The phone
confirms the allowed range, and you will see
1-XX Allowed.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Service Level Settings

Each of your phone’s eight service levels offers a

Lock/Security
different combination of access privileges and
restriction.
Note: Caller Line ID is an optional network and
subscription feature that is not available in all areas.

Level Description Display

• Calls can be placed from

memory locations 1-10
only.
• No dialing from keypad
1 • No memory edit or storage 1 Memory 1-10
• No access to name
directory
• No access to last number
dialed

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Level Description Display

• Calls can be placed from

all memory locations.
• No dialing from keypad
2 • No memory edit or storage 2 Memory Only
• No access to Caller Line ID
stack or Last Number
Dialed

• Calls can be placed

manually from the keypad
only.
• No access to memory
3 information 3 Keypad Only
• No memory edit or storage
• No access to Caller Line ID
stack or Last Number
Dialed

Standard setting, no 4 Standard

4
restrictions Setting

5 Seven-digit (local) dialing only 5 Local Only

• Calls can be placed from

the keypad and from
memory.
6 No Store
6
1-10
• No edit or memory storage
to memory locations 1-10

• Calls can be placed from a

selected memory range
only.
• Memory edit and storage
7 7 Allow Range
allowed with the selected
range.
• No access to name
directory

No edit, storage, or recall

8 8 Hide Turbo
from memory locations 1-9

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Getting to Secure Options...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Lock Secure and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the Secure Options submenu, and press
to select.
4. Enter your six-digit security code, scroll to the following
features, and press to select.

Resetting All Options

Use the Master Reset feature to reset all user-
selectable options back to their original factory
settings.
Note: Once you select this feature, the reset
process cannot be canceled or reversed.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Security
Options…” above to select Master Reset.
2. Press if you want to reset all your phone’s
options back to their factory settings. You will
see Standard Setting.

Lock/Security
or
Press º to exit the menu if you do not want
to reset your phone’s options.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Clearing All Stored

Information
If you want to start over, use Master Clear to reset
all user-selectable options, clear the resettable
timer, and erase all Phone Book information.
Note: Once you select this feature, the process
cannot be canceled or reversed.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Security
Options…” to select Master Clear.
2. Press to clear the memory and reset all
your phone’s options back to their factory
settings. You will see Busy. (This takes a few
seconds.)
or
Press º to exit the menu if you do not want
to reset your phone’s options.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Customizing Phone Options

The Phone Options menu lets you customize the
way your phone sends and receives calls.
You can tune your phone for optimal performance,
view information about the phone, and choose from
a number of convenient features.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• activate pager mode
• switch between analog or digital mode
• view your own phone number
• switch cellular phone numbers
• review your phone’s feature settings
• select features for vehicular use
• conserve battery power
• display your system identification
• select a language
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Phone Options

Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system.

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Road Map for Phone Options

To enter the menu system:
Press ƒ, then press .
or
Press ƒ ⁄.
Start:

Recent
Calls

Phone
Book

Timers

Pager Automatic
Mode Off HF Off
Tone
Control
My Mult Key
Number Answer Off
Lock
Secure
Change Open to
Number Answer On
Phone
Options
Feature Automatic
Review Answer Off

To Main
Call
Menu
Options

Battery
Options

System
Options

Language

To Main
Menu

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Activating Pager Mode

Getting to Phone Options...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Options and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features

Activating Pager Mode Tip: When

Pager Mode is
When Pager Mode is activated, the phone active, ƒ
simulates a pager. Pager Mode suppresses † only
incoming call alerts but leaves message alerts toggles the
active. The following conditions occur: Message Alert
• Voice call alerts are suppressed. Type settings.
ƒ † has
• Message alerts are allowed. no effect on the
• The Open to Answer function is turned off. Call Alert Type
settings.
• The Automatic Answer function is turned off.
• The Call Alert Type, Open to Answer, and
Automatic Answer menus cannot be
accessed.
By default, Pager Mode is turned off. Complete the
following steps to turn Pager Mode on and off.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Phone
Options…” above to select Pager Mode
Phone Options

on/off. The display shows your current

Pager Mode setting.
2. Press to toggle between Pager Mode on
and off.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Viewing Your Own Number

Use this feature to view your phone’s currently
active phone number. If you have more than one
phone number, you can change the active number
with the Change Number feature in the Phone
Options menu. (See “Switching Between Numbers”
on page 89.)
Shortcut: 1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Phone
Press ‰» Options…” to select My Number.
for a quick look
2. Press to view your own phone number.
at your phone
number. Your active phone number appears on the
screen. After six seconds, the phone returns
to step 1.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Getting to Phone Options...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Options and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features

Switching Between Numbers

Note: This is a carrier-specific option. If
unavailable, please contact your service provider.
Your phone can operate on two different home
systems. If you travel often, you can have your
phone programmed with two cellular numbers to
reduce roaming. This feature allows you to change
your active number to the one appropriate for the
area you are in.
When your phone has two numbers, both are
designated as your home system but only one
number can be active at any given time. Calls are
placed and received by the currently active number
only. Each time you turn your phone ON, you’ll see
a message in the display that indicates which
phone number and home system are currently
active.
To switch your phone number: Phone Options

1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone

Options…” block to select Change Number.
The active phone number appears in the
display (for example, 5155551515).
2. Press to switch to your other phone
number (for example, 7085551212).
3. Press to confirm the new setting.
4. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Reviewing Feature Settings

Use this feature to review the changes you’ve made
to feature settings.
Note: While scrolling through Feature Review, you
can only review settings. You cannot change them.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Phone
Options…” block to select Feature Review.
2. Press or , or press « or » to scroll
through features you changed from their
default settings.
If all of the features are set to the factory
standard settings, the display shows
Standard Setting.
3. Press º to exit the menu.

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Getting to Call Options...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Options and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the Call Options submenu,
and press to select.
4. Press or
to scroll to the following features.

Activating Automatic
Hands-Free
Turn this feature on when you are using Hands-Free
vehicular accessories.
Note: The use of wireless telephones and their
accessories (devices) may be prohibited or
restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws
and regulations on the use of these devices.
To find out more about accessories for your car,
refer to “Accessory Options” on page 114.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Call
Options…” above to scroll to Automatic HF.
You will see Automatic HF On or Automatic HF
Off.
2. Press to toggle between Automatic HF On
Phone Options

and Automatic HF Off.

3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Activating Multiple Key

Answer
Turn on the Multiple Key Answer feature to answer
calls by pressing the Smart Button, any key on the
upper keypad ⁄-», or the upper and lower
volume keys.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Call
Options…” to scroll to Mult Key Answer. You
will see Mult Key Answer On or Mult Key
Answer Off.
2. Press to toggle between Mult Key Answer
On and Mult Key Answer Off.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Deactivating Open to Answer

With Open to Answer set to off, you can open the
phone to see the message in the display and then
answer by pressing æ or .
Notes:
• To view Caller ID information prior to
answering a call, you must turn off the Open
to Answer feature.
• You cannot access the Open to Answer
setting while the Pager Mode feature is
active.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Call
Options…” to scroll to Open to Answer. You
will see Open to Answer On or Open to Answer
Off.
2. Press to toggle between Open to Answer
On and Open to Answer Off.
Note: The Open to Answer function cannot
be accessed when in Pager Mode.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Activating Automatic
Answer
Turn Auto Answer on to have your phone Tip: If the
automatically answer incoming calls after two rings. ringer and
VibraCall™
Note: Auto Answer does not work if the keypad
alert are off, the
cover is closed or if Pager Mode is activated.
phone answers
However, the Auto Answer will work with the
without ringing
headset while the keypad cover is closed.
or vibrating.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Call
Options…” to scroll to Automatic Answer. You
will see Automatic Answer On or Automatic
Answer Off.
2. Press to toggle between Automatic Answer
On and Automatic Answer Off.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Phone Options

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Getting to Phone Options...

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Phone Options and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features.

Selecting Battery Options—

Status Light
This feature enables you to turn off the Power/Status
Indicator. Turn this mode on to increase talk or
standby times.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Phone
Options…” above to select the Battery
Options sub-menu. You will see Status Light
On or Status Light Off.
2. Press to toggle between Status Light On
and Status Light Off.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Displaying System
Identification
This feature shows the System ID number that
identifies the cellular system your phone is currently
accessing. An even number indicates a wireline
system, while an odd number indicates a non-
wireline system.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Phone
Options…” above to enter the System
Options sub-menu. You will see Display SID.
2. Press to view the System ID number. After
six seconds, the phone goes back to step 2.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Selecting Language
This feature enables you to select the language in
which your phone displays prompts and messages.
1. Follow the steps in ”Getting to Phone
Options…” on the previous page to select the
Language sub-menu.
2. Press to scroll through the language
options. The choices include English,
Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hebrew, and
Russian.
3. Press to select the language setting you
want.
4. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Phone Options

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Phone Options

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Selecting a Network
Note: This is an optional network- and subscription-
dependent feature that is not available in all areas.
The Network Selection menu lets you decide which
network your phone will use.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• select a non-public network
• select a public network
• search for the default network
• view all non-public networks
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system. Network Selection

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Road Map for Phone Options

To enter the menu system:
Press ƒ, then press .
or
Press ƒ ⁄.
Start:
Recent
Calls

Phone
Book

Timers

Tone
Control

Lock
Secure

Phone Find Best

Options Non-Public

Network Use Public

Selection Network

Default
Search

View All
Non-Public

To Main
Menu

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Getting to Network Selection

1. Press ƒ, then press to enter the menu system.
2. Press or to scroll to Network Selection, and press to
select.
3. Press or
to scroll to the following features.

Selecting a Non-Public
Network
To select a non-public network:
1. Follow “Getting to Network Selection” above
to scroll to Find Best Non-Public, and press
to activate a search.
2. Follow the appropriate instructions below:

If You See This

Do the Following:
Message:

Search Done: • To search for the next best

[network ID] network, press Ç .
When you see the desired
network, go on to step 3.
• To cancel the search and
exit the menu, press º .

Search All Bands? • To continue searching for

networks in another band,
press .
Network Selection

When you see the desired

network, go on to step 3.
• To cancel the search and
exit the menu, press Ç .

Not Available Press º to exit, and retry

the search later.

Non-Public Not The phone returns to the main

Found menu.
Retry the search later.

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3. Press to register with the displayed

network.
If registration is successful, your phone
displays a confirmation message from the
network.
Note: The phone is registered with the
selected network until you place or receive a
phone call or until you turn the phone on and
off.
If registration is not successful, your phone
displays Not Available. (Registration can fail
if you travel outside the network range after
you locate the network but before you
attempt to register.)

Selecting a Public Network

To search for and select a public network:
Follow “Getting to Network Selection” on
page 101 to scroll to Use Public Network,
and press to activate a search.
If the phone finds a public network, it
attempts to register. When registration is
successful, your phone displays a
confirmation message.
Note: The phone is registered with the
selected network until you place or receive a
phone call or until you turn the phone on and
off.
If the phone does not find a public network, it
displays Public Not Found.
Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.
To cancel a search, press Ç or º.

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Specifying a Default Search

To reset the phone to use the default network
search (rather than forcing the selection of a public
or non-public network):
Follow “Getting to Network Selection” on
page 101 to scroll to Default Search, and
press to select it.

Viewing All Non-Public

Networks
You can list up to fifteen non-public networks that
your phone has located in previous searches.
To list non-public networks:
1. Follow “Getting to Network Selection” on
page 101 to scroll to View All Non-Public,
and press to select it.
Your phone displays the first network in the
list.
2. Press or
to scroll through the entire list.
3. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Network Selection

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Using the Message Center

The Message Center gives you easy access to both
voice mail and your text messages. In this chapter
you will learn how to:
• use voice mail
• edit a phone number to access voice mail
• use short messaging services (SMS) to view,
lock/unlock, and clear messages
• adjust speed of your scrolling messages
Note: Voice mail and SMS are optional network and
subscription-dependent features that are not
available in all areas.
Follow these symbols as a guide for using the keys
on the side of your phone:

Press to scroll up.

Press to select.

Press to scroll down.

You can also use your phone’s « and » keys

to scroll through the menu system.

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Road Map for Message

Center
Start:
Voice Mail Dialing
XX Msgs XXXX

Set Voice
Mail No.

T e xt M s g s Actual
XX Newl Message

Set Scroll
Speed

Message Center

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Getting to Voice Mail

1. Press ø to enter the message center.
2. Press or to scroll to Voice Mail.

Voice Mail Alerts

This feature updates you each time a message is
sent to your voice mail number, providing you with
real-time information on messages waiting to be
retrieved.
When a voice mail message is received:
• Voice Mail XX Msgs appears.
• The icon appears.
• The phone beeps three times or vibrates one
time for a message.

Dialing Voice Mail

You can retrieve your voice mail messages in one of
two ways.

From the Voice Mail Alert Screen

When you receive a voice mail alert and the Voice
Mail XX message appears, press to dial your
voice mail number.
Your access number for the voice mail center is
dialed automatically, and Dialing XXXX appears on
the display, where XXXX is your access number.

From the Message Center

Follow the steps in ”Getting to Voice Mail…” above
and press or ø to dial your voice mail number.
Your access number for the voice mail center is
dialed automatically, and Dialing XXXX appears on
the display, where XXXX is your access number.

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Getting to Text Messages

1. Press ø to enter the message center.
2. Press or to scroll to Text Msgs.

Reading Text Messages

Some Service Providers let you subscribe to a Short
Message Service (SMS), which allows you to
receive alphanumeric messages on your TDMA
digital StarTAC™ phone, just like a pager. Contact
your Service Provider for information about the
availability of messaging in your area.
SMS enables your phone to save up to 15 short
messages, each up to 80 characters in length, or
five full-length 239-character messages.
Your TDMA digital StarTAC™ phone automatically
replaces the oldest messages with the newest as
they are received. You can store Call Back
messages and numbers for later review. The one-
touch Message Button makes viewing your
messages easy.

How Your Phone Receives Message

Alerts
New Message Alerts
If your phone is on and receives a new digital
message, the phone alerts you in two different
ways:
Message Center

• Message Received appears in the display,

and:
- The message icon appears.
- The phone beeps three times or vibrates
once.
or

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• Urgent Msg Received or EMERGENCY MSG RECVD

appears in the display, and:
- The message icon appears.
- The phone beeps five times or vibrates
three times.

Short Message Indicators

If the sender has marked the message
“Emergency” or “Urgent,” the display shows the
message content on the first line and either Urgent
or Emergency on the second line. The message
number appears in the upper right of the display.

Selecting and Reading Short

Messages
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Text
Messages…” block.
• If the message center has messages, you
will see Text Msgs XX New, where XX is
the number of unread messages.
The total number of messages stored, YY
appears in the upper right of the display.
• If the message center has no messages,
you will see Text Msgs Empty, and 00 will
appear in the upper right portion of the
display.
2. Press or ø to view the message
headers.
If the message center is full, you will see Msg
Memory Full displayed for two seconds prior
to viewing the message headers.
3. Now you can scroll through a list of message
headers. Each header includes:

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• the message number

• its urgency
• the beginning of the message text
Press or to scroll forward or backward
through the list of message headers. The
newest message is placed at the top of the
list, and the oldest message is at the bottom.
4. Press to select and view a message. First,
the time and date stamp is displayed for two
seconds, and then the message text
appears, starting on the top line.
Press ø to halt the display of the message
text. Press ø again to restart it.
5. After reading a selected message, press or
to scroll through the list of message headers.
6. Press º or press and hold ø to exit, or
scroll to other features.

Initiating a Call Back

When the current message has scrolled across the
display, you can call back a number embedded in
the text message.
1. Press and hold , or press æ to initiate a
Call Back, if a Call Back number was
included in the message.
You will see Dial No.? XXXXXXX.
If a Call Back number was not included in the
text message, the phone dials the first
number present in the text message.
2. Press , or press æ to dial the number
Message Center

shown.
or
Press or to search the text message for the
next call back number.

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Note: While in the message center, you can enter a

Call Back number at any time by using the keypad,
and then pressing æ to place the call.

Locking and Unlocking a Message

You can lock important messages to ensure their
safekeeping for later review. A locked message
cannot be deleted until the message is unlocked.
Press ƒ fi, to toggle the current
message between locked and unlocked.
Msg Locked is displayed when a message is
locked.
Note: If your message memory is full and a new
message is received, the oldest unlocked message
that has been read is deleted.

Clearing Messages
Clearing the Current Message
1. Press Ç when the message you want to
erase is on the display.
You will see Clear Message?, where XX is the
number of the message you will clear. This
number will appear in the upper right portion
of the display.
2. Press or ¬ to clear the message.
You will see Message Cleared.
or
Press ºor any other key if you do not wish
to clear the message. You will see Msg Not
Cleared.
Note: You must unlock a locked message before
you can clear it. For more information, see “Locking
and Unlocking a Message” above.

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Clearing All Messages

To erase all the messages from your Message
Center at once:
1. Press and hold Ç when you are in the
message center.
You will see Clear All?.
2. Press or ¬ to verify that you want all the
messages cleared.
or
Press º if you decide not to clear all the
messages. You are returned to the message
center.
3. Press º to exit from the message center.
If all messages have been cleared and no
locked messages remain in the message
center, Msg Center Empty appears in the
display.
Note: You must unlock any locked messages
before they can be cleared. For more information,
see “Locking and Unlocking a Message” on
page 110.

Message Center

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Getting to Message Center Options...

1. Press ø to enter the message center.
2. Press or to scroll to Msg Center Options and press to select.
3. Press or to scroll to the following features.

Editing the Voice Mail

Number
This feature allows you to save your voice mail
access number.
Note: When you receive your phone, the default
voice mail number is your phone number.
1. Follow the steps in the ”Getting to Message
Center Options…” block.
2. Press to select Set Voice Mail No.
3. Enter your voice mail number.
The digits appear as you enter them.
4. Press or ¬.
A message confirms that your number has
been saved.
Note: If you subscribe to a system that
provides a shortcut number for voice mail,
enter the complete number—not the shortcut
number.
5. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

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Setting the Scrolling Speed

To adjust the scrolling speed of your incoming
messages:
1. Follow the steps in the “Getting to Message
Center Options…” block.
2. Press to select the Set Scroll Speed
option.
3. Press or to scroll through scrolling speed
settings:
• To scroll slowly, select Slow Scrolling.
• For medium scrolling, select Medium
Scrolling.
• To scroll quickly, select Fast Scrolling.
4. Press to select a scrolling speed.
5. Press º to exit, or scroll to other features.

Message Center

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Reference Information

Accessory Options
An exciting line of Motorola TDMA digital StarTAC™
accessories, now smaller and lighter than ever, can
enhance and personalize your cellular experience.

Batteries
If your cellular phone is quickly
becoming your companion, an
optional auxiliary battery gives
your phone a boost. Auxiliary
batteries attach to the back of
your phone and provide extra talk
time in addition to your main
battery. See “Battery Talk-Time
and Standby-Time” on page 15 for
battery talk-times and standby-
times.
Note: Nickel Metal Hydride batteries should not be
left in the charger for more than 24 hours.

Vehicle Power Adapter

With the vehicle power adapter,
you can power your phone and
charge your phone’s battery
directly from your vehicle’s
power adapter plug! In some
cars, the engine must be
running in order for the power
adapter plug to operate.

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Desktop Charger (AC Adapter

required)
The desktop charger is
designed for optimal
performance and
compatibility with Motorola’s
new generation of cellular
telephones. The desktop
charger’s pocket can charge
batteries while they are
attached to or separate from your phone. Now it is
easy to rotate batteries and always have a charged
spare.

Holster
Your TDMA digital StarTAC™
phone is so small and light, it is
positively wearable. Slip it in and
clip it on—for the ultimate in
high-tech fashion.

Notes:
• The holster is designed for your convenience
and is not meant to secure your phone under
all circumstances.
• For body-worn use, keep the antenna at least
one inch from your body when transmitting.

Headset
The convenient headset provides
both an earphone and microphone in
one small piece for simple hands-free
and private telephone conversations.
The headset plugs directly into the
jack on the top of your phone, so that
you can wear your phone and move freely. Place
Reference

the foam cover on the earpiece for a more

comfortable fit.

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Hands-Free Vehicle Kit

The optional Hands-Free Kit gives you the
convenience of hands-free, speaker phone
operation while in your car. Full duplex operation
lets you simultaneously talk and listen, so both
parties can interrupt each other for a normal
sounding conversation.
The Hands-Free Kit automatically powers your
phone and charges its battery (even when your
car’s engine is turned off). The Hands-Free Kit also
includes a required external antenna that can
improve your signal reception and boost
performance.
Note: The use of wireless telephones and their
accessories (devices) may be prohibited or
restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws
and regulations on the use of these devices.

Accessory Limited Warranty

Information
We recommend that you use Motorola original
batteries and accessories. Under its limited cellular
telephone warranty, Motorola specifically disclaims
any responsibility for damage caused by the use of
portable cellular telephone accessories not
manufactured by Motorola.
For details on the complete line of Motorola cellular
accessories, see your dealer or visit our Web site at
http://www.mot.com/.

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Troubleshooting
Question Answer

Make sure that you press and hold the power button
I pressed the until the display appears and you hear an audible alert. If
power button, but nothing still happens, then check that you have installed
nothing happened. a battery and that the battery is charged. For more
What’s wrong with information about batteries and charging see the
my phone? sections on batteries starting with “Installing and
Removing Batteries” on page 19.

Your battery’s “talk-time” and “standby-time” are

relative measurements of the battery’s capacity. The
more you talk on the phone, the less standby-time you
have, and vice versa.
To get the most from your battery, allow it to charge
fully. To charge the battery to 100% of its capacity, leave
it in the charger for an extra hour after the charger’s light
turns green.
You can also turn on the Power Save Mode feature to
extend battery life. However, the LED Power/Status
My battery didn’t Indicator does not light when this feature is activated.
last as long as I Certain features demand power from your battery and
expected. What reduce battery life. If you have selected the Automatic
can I do to extend Display of Individual Call Timer feature, the display uses
battery life? battery power to remain active during each call. Turn this
feature off to conserve battery energy. (See “Displaying
the Individual Timer Automatically” on page 66 for more
information on this feature.)
Make sure that you are using batteries that are
compatible with your phone.
Exposing your battery to extreme temperatures—below
-10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F)—can shorten battery
life. Batteries are especially sensitive to high
temperature extremes. As a good rule, always take your
phone with you when you leave your car.

Enter the last three digits of your cellular number. If that

doesn’t work, use the factory preset lock code: 123. If
The display says,
all else fails, call your service provider (the company that
“Locked.” How do I
sends you your monthly cellular bill) for assistance. (See
unlock my phone?
“Locking/Unlocking Your Phone” on page 78 for more
Reference

information on Security Features.)

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Question Answer

This sound means that the cellular system did not

process your call. For example, the cellular system may
I tried to place a
be overloaded with call attempts. To redial the number,
call and received a
fast busy signal.
press æ before ending your call attempt, or press
º and try the call again later. (See “Redialing a
Number” on page 32 for more information on redialing.)

This sound means your call did not reach the cellular
system. You may have dialed the number too soon after
I tried to place a turning the phone on. Wait until the “NS” light stops
call and received blinking before placing a call.
an alternating An alternating tone may also indicate that your phone’s
high/low tone. signal is blocked. Make sure you’re clear of any
obstructions such as bridges, parking garages, or tall
buildings.

I tried to listen to You have probably turned off the Scratchpad tones.
my Voice Mail (or Place your call, enter the access numbers when
use a paging prompted by the recording, then press ‰æ . To
service, a calling avoid this problem in the future, follow the directions
card, etc.) but “Turning Scratchpad Tones On and Off” on page 74 to
nothing happened. turn the Scratchpad tones on.

My phone was
Report a stolen phone to the police and to your service
stolen. What
provider (the company that sends you your monthly
should I report and
cellular service bills).
to whom?

You may have turned off your Scratchpad tones. Follow

the directions in “Turning Scratchpad Tones On and Off”
on page 74 to turn the Scratchpad tones on.
Check that you stored your calling card information in
the correct order, and make sure the groups of numbers
I tried to place a are separated by pauses. The easiest way to correct the
calling card call sequence may be to start from scratch. Follow the
using the internal instructions on “Storing Calling Card Information” on
Phone Book, but it page 55, enter your calling card information again, and
didn’t work. store it in the same memory location as your previous
attempt.
Also keep in mind that when using your calling card, you
must enter the number you are calling with the area
code, but without the initial “1.” Check with your long
distance carrier for details on using your calling card.

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Glossary

A
AC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power your phone
and charge any attached batteries from a wall outlet.
AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone System) A cellular technology that
operates on 832 channels.
accessory connector port A socket on the bottom of the phone where
you can attach accessories such as an AC adapter, battery charger,
cigarette lighter adapter, or optional accessories.
air-time The amount of time you spend using a cellular system.
Especially, the time between successfully placing a call and terminating
a call.
antenna The device attached to your phone that sends and receives
cellular signals.
Auto Answer When you activate this feature, your phone automatically
answers after two rings. See “Activating Automatic Answer” on page 93.
Automatic Redial When your cellular network cannot handle your call,
this feature enables your phone to automatically redial for the next four
minutes. See “Redialing a Number” on page 32.

C
Caller Line ID A network/subscription dependent service that allows you
to view information on incoming calls before answering. Not available in all
areas.
cellular carrier One of multiple competing organizations in a given
geographic area that owns and operates a cellular system.
cellular signal The radio waves that carry information between your
cellular phone and the cellular system.
cellular system The cellular equipment in a given geographic area that
relays signals to and from individual cellular telephones and the landline
telephone system.
cigarette lighter adapter An accessory device that allows you to power
your phone and charge any attached batteries from a car’s cigarette
lighter.

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D
DTMF tones See Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones.
default A feature’s original setting as pre-programmed in the factory.
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones The tones that your telephone
transmits when you press a key on the keypad. These tones are used to
access automated calling systems such as Voice Mail, paging services,
banking-by-phone, etc. These tones are also heard by the party on the
other line if you use the Scratchpad while a call is in progress.
Synonymous with Scratchpad tones or touch tones.

E
emergency call This feature allows you to make an emergency call
even if your phone is locked, by dialing 911 or another emergency
access number.

F
fringe area The outermost range of a cellular system where signals are
weak.
function keys The non-numeric keys on your phone’s keypad used to
perform specific tasks.

H
home system The local cellular system where you obtain your cellular
service.
home type system A cellular system of the same type as your local
cellular system. See also non-home type system, and system type.

I
icon One of the variety of symbols used to designate menu features
and messages.
indicator A light on your phone that gives you information about your
phone’s status.
Internal Charger A charger built into your phone for use with an AC
adapter or cigarette lighter adapter. See “Using the Internal Charger” on
page 21.

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K
Keypad Tones The sounds produced through your phone’s speaker
when you press the keys. See “Turning Keypad Tones On and Off” on
page 73.

L
landline The telephone system used for conventional office and home
phones.
Lithium Ion (LiIon) A battery technology used in personal cellular
telephones. Lithium Ion batteries generally provide more energy
capacity than Nickel Metal Hydride batteries of the same weight.
lock Use this feature to prevent unauthorized access to your telephone.
lock code A three-digit code used to access your phone once it has
been locked. The factory programmed lock code is 123. To view or
change your lock code, see “Locking/Unlocking Your Phone” on
page 78.

M
memory location A space in the internal Phone Book where you can
store a telephone number and a name.
menu feature Any feature that can be accessed through the menu
system.
menu system The hierarchical arrangement of your phone’s features
that allows for quick, intuitive access.The top-level menu contains:
Phone Book, Timers, Tone Control, Lock Secure, Phone Options, and
Message Center.
Message Center Key Located on the bottom row of the keypad, the
dedicated Message Center Key provides quick access to messages
and messaging functions. See “Using the Message Center” on
page 104.

N
name directory An alphabetical list of the names and telephone
numbers you have stored into your phone’s internal Phone Book.
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) A battery technology used in personal
cellular telephone batteries.

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P
pause A special character that tells your phone to “pause” or wait for
your input before sending a group of numbers stored in memory.
Pause Dialing A method of storing Phone Book entries that allows you
to store multiple strings of numbers in one memory location; useful, for
instance, in accessing automated phone systems. See “Storing and
Placing Numbers with Pause Dialing” on page 53.
Personal Identification Number (PIN) A private numeric password
that protects personal accounts such as bank-by-phone or Voice Mail.
prompt A message requesting input.

R
road map The visual representation of your phone’s menu system
provided in this user guide.

S
scratchpad tones The tones that your telephone transmits when you
press a key on the keypad. These tones are used to access automated
calling systems such as Voice Mail, paging services, banking-by-
phone, etc. These tones are also heard by the party on the other line if
you use the Scratchpad while a call is in progress. Synonymous with
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones.
scroll To move backward or forward through a list; for example: to
move backward or forward through the menu system or the name
directory.
security code A six-digit code used to access sensitive features in the
Secure Options submenu of the Lock/Security menu.
service provider A company affiliated with a cellular carrier that
provides satellite service to its customers.
signal The radio waves that carry information between your phone and
the satellite system.
Smart Button The middle key on the side of your phone used to
access the Phone Book’s name directory, send calls, end calls, enter
the menu system, select features, and toggle features ON and OFF.
Speed Dial a feature that enables you to place a number by entering
the two-digit location of your number and then pressing and holding the
Smart Button.

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standby-time The length of time a battery typically lasts if the phone is

left ON but is not in use.
status indicator See indicator.
submenu A secondary level of your phone’s menu system hierarchy.
System Identification A five-digit number that identifies your home
cellular system. An even number indicates a wireline system and an
odd number indicates a non-wireline system. See also system type.

T
talk-time The amount of time that you spend talking on the phone.
toggle To switch between two possible options; for example: on versus
off.
Turbo Dial™ keys a feature that enables you to dial numbers stored in
memory locations by pressing and holding a single number key.
TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) TDMA is an efficient method
of providing digital cellular communication by allowing several different
conversations on the same carrier frequency.

V
VibraCall™ alert Motorola’s silent vibration mode that discreetly alerts
you to incoming calls.
Voice Mail Contact your Service Provider for availability.
volume keys Located on the side of your phone, the upper and lower
volume keys are used to adjust phone volume.

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Index

A desktop charging 22
disposal 16
access number for voice mail
installing 19
112
life 117
accessories 114, 114–116
low battery warning 20
batteries 114
main
cigarette lighter adapter 114
installing 19
desktop charger 115
removing 19
hands-free kit 116
overview 15
headset 115
power save mode 94
holster 115
removing 19
accessory connector port 13
slim auxiliary 12
analog
slim main 12
mode 31
standard main 12
antenna 13
standby-time 15
audible timer
storage 16
one-minute 66
talk-time 15
repeating 67
types 15
automatic answer 93
battery cover
automatic hands-free 91
auxiliary
auxiliary battery
attaching 18
installing 19
removing 18
removing 20
main
attaching 17
B removing 17
battery battery level
accessories 114 checking 20
auxiliary indicator 20, 27
installing 19 messages 21
removing 20 Battery Level Indicator 27
charge times 23, 24 busy signal 118
charging 21 button
desktop charger 22 Message 13
internal charger 21 Smart 13
tips 23
two batteries at once 23 C
checking levels 20
call
cover
ending 30
attachment 17
placing 29, 31
removal 17

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calling card call 56 E

restricting call placement 81
earpiece 13
receiving 30
ending a call 30
open to answer 92
while phone is locked 79
Call Back number 109
F
call timer feature review 90
automatically display individual function keys 13
66
cumulative 65 G
individual 64 glossary 119–123
resettable 64
resetting 65 H
call waiting 44
hands-free
Caller ID 48
automatic 91
Caller Line ID 45
kit 116
calling card
operation 116
PIN number 56
headset 12, 115
placing calling card call 56
headset jack 13
storing information 55, 118
holster 12, 29, 115
calls
home system 89
dialed 47
managing recent 43
received 46 I
changing your number 89 In Use Indicator 26
charge times, battery 23, 24 In-Building Indicator 26
chargers indicator
desktop charger 115 Battery Level 27
internal 21 Digital 26
charging batteries 21 In Use 26
cigarette lighter adapter 12, 114 In-Building 26
clearing a memory entry 38 No Service 26
connector port 13 Power/Status 28
cumulative timer 65 reading 26
Short Message Service 108
D Signal Strength 26
SMS message waiting 27
desktop charger 12, 22, 115
Voice Message Waiting 27
dialed calls 47
digital
indicator 25, 26 J
mode 31 jack, headset 13
display
System Identification 94

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K listing non-public network 103

non-public 101
key answer, multiple 92
public network 102
key presses 14
No Service Indicator 26
keypad tones 73
non-public network
listing 103
L selecting 101
language, select for display 95
lock code O
changing 80
open to answer 92
viewing 80
option
locking phone
clearing stored information 84
answering calls while phone is
reset 83
locked 79
automatically 78
manually 78 P
locking/unlocking phone 78 package contents 12
Pager Mode 87, 92
M pager mode 71
pause dialing 54
main battery
pauses
installing 19
entering into a number 53
removing 19
placing a call with pauses 54
Master Clear 84
phone book
Master Reset 83
clearing entry 38
memory location
editing entries 58
editing 58
entering a name 36
service level 81
entering letters 36
using phone book 35
entry
menus
recalling by location 51
entering 31
recalling by name 51
navigating 42
recalling with short cuts 39
message
recalling entry
clearing 111
by location 38
unlocking 110
by name 37
viewing a short message 108
storing entry 52
message alert 107
storing names and numbers
Message Center button 13
35
messages, locking 110
using 35
microphone 13
phone number, viewing your own
Multiple Key Answer 92
25, 88
phone overview 13
N PIN number 56
network selection 99 placing a call 29, 31
default search 103 power button 13, 117

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power save mode 94 unlocking a message 110

power sources, switching 24 viewing messages 108
power status messages 21 Short Messaging Services (SMS)
Power/Status Indicator 28 107
Priority Call 39 Signal Strength Indicator 26
prompts, defined 14 single timer 67
public network Smart Button 31
selecting 102 smart button 13
SMS Message Waiting Indicator
R 27
recalling entry by location 38 Speed Dial 39
recalling entry by name 37 standby mode 28
received calls 46 standby-time 15
receiving call storing
automatic answer 93 calling card information 55
multiple key answer 92 names and numbers 35
procedure 30 storing names and numbers 52
Recent Calls menu 44 System Identification
redialing a number 32 viewing 94
retractable antenna 13
ringer T
selecting style 73 talk-time 15
suppressing 30 timer
vibrating 60, 71, 73 audible one-minute 66
road map 42 audible repeating 67
call timers 63 automatically display individual
lock security 76 timer 66
phone book 50 cumulative call timer 65
recent calls 44 individual call timer 64
tone controls 70 one-minute audible 66
repeating audible timer 67
S reset 65
scratchpad tones 40, 74, 118 resettable call timer 64
scrolling speed single 67
setting 113 tips, defined 14
Seamless Connection 24 tones
security options alternating high/low 118
resetting 83 call alert 71
service level 81 turning scratchpad tones on
Short Message Service and off 74
clearing message 111 Turbo Dial™ 35, 39
indicator 27 turning phone off 25
indicators 108 turning phone on 25
locking message 110

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U
unanswered call indicator 30
unlock phone 117

V
VibraCall™ Alert 27, 33, 60, 71,
73
VibraCall™ alert 72
vibrating ringer 60, 71, 73
voice mail 72, 118
dialing 106
edit access number 112
Voice Message Waiting Indicator
27
voice privacy 77
Voicemail 27
volume
adjusting 33
muting 33
volume keys 14

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Patent Information
Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents:
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The U.S. Food and Drug

Administration's Center for Devices
and Radiological Health Consumer
Update on Mobile Phones
FDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile
phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones. The
following summarizes what is known—and what remains
unknown—about whether these products can pose a
hazard to health, and what can be done to minimize any
potential risk. This information may be used to respond to
questions.

Why the concern?

Mobile phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy
(i.e., radio frequency radiation) in the microwave range
while being used. They also emit very low levels of radio
frequency energy (RF), considered non-significant, when in
the stand-by mode. It is well known that high levels of RF
can produce biological damage through heating effects
(this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food).
However, it is not known whether, to what extent, or through
what mechanism, lower levels of RF might cause adverse
health effects as well. Although some research has been
done to address these questions, no clear picture of the
biological effects of this type of radiation has emerged to
date. Thus, the available science does not allow us to
conclude that mobile phones are absolutely safe, or that
they are unsafe. However, the available scientific evidence
does not demonstrate any adverse health effects
associated with the use of mobile phones.

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What kinds of phones are in question?

Questions have been raised about hand-held mobile
phones, the kind that have a built-in antenna that is
positioned close to the user's head during normal
telephone conversation. These types of mobile phones are
of concern because of the short distance between the
phone's antenna—the primary source of the RF—and the
person's head. The exposure to RF from mobile phones in
which the antenna is located at greater distances from the
user (on the outside of a car, for example) is drastically
lower than that from hand-held phones, because a person's
RF exposure decreases rapidly with distance from the
source. The safety of so-called “cordless phones,” which
have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a
house and which operate at far lower power levels and
frequencies, has not been questioned.

How much evidence is there that hand-

held mobile phones might be harmful?
Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either
way; however, research efforts are on-going. The existing
scientific evidence is conflicting and many of the studies
that have been done to date have suffered from flaws in
their research methods. Animal experiments investigating
the effects of RF exposures characteristic of mobile phones
have yielded conflicting results. A few animal studies,
however, have suggested that low levels of RF could
accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals.
In one study, mice genetically altered to be predisposed to
developing one type of cancer developed more than twice
as many such cancers when they were exposed to RF
energy compared to controls. There is much uncertainty
among scientists about whether results obtained from

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animal studies apply to the use of mobile phones. First, it is

uncertain how to apply the results obtained in rats and mice
to humans. Second, many of the studies that showed
increased tumor development used animals that had
already been treated with cancer-causing chemicals, and
other studies exposed the animals to the RF virtually
continuously—up to 22 hours per day.
For the past five years in the United States, the mobile
phone industry has supported research into the safety of
mobile phones. This research has resulted in two findings in
particular that merit additional study:
1. In a hospital-based, case-control study, researchers
looked for an association between mobile phone use
and either glioma (a type of brain cancer) or acoustic
neuroma (a benign tumor of the nerve sheath). No
statistically significant association was found between
mobile phone use and acoustic neuroma. There was
also no association between mobile phone use and
gliomas when all types of types of gliomas were
considered together. It should be noted that the
average length of mobile phone exposure in this
study was less than three years.
When 20 types of glioma were considered separately,
however, an association was found between mobile
phone use and one rare type of glioma,
neuroepithelliomatous tumors. It is possible with
multiple comparisons of the same sample that this
association occurred by chance. Moreover, the risk
did not increase with how often the mobile phone was
used, or the length of the calls. In fact, the risk
actually decreased with cumulative hours of mobile
phone use. Most cancer causing agents increase risk
with increased exposure. An ongoing study of brain

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cancers by the National Cancer Institute is expected

to bear on the accuracy and repeatability of these
results.1
2. Researchers conducted a large battery of laboratory
tests to assess the effects of exposure to mobile
phone RF on genetic material. These included tests
for several kinds of abnormalities, including
mutations, chromosomal aberrations, DNA strand
breaks, and structural changes in the genetic
material of blood cells called lymphocytes. None of
the tests showed any effect of the RF except for the
micronucleus assay, which detects structural effects
on the genetic material. The cells in this assay
showed changes after exposure to simulated cell
phone radiation, but only after 24 hours of
exposure. It is possible that exposing the test cells
to radiation for this long resulted in heating. Since
this assay is known to be sensitive to heating, heat
alone could have caused the abnormalities to occur.
The data already in the literature on the response of
the micronucleus assay to RF are conflicting. Thus,
follow-up research is necessary.2
FDA is currently working with government, industry, and
academic groups to ensure the proper follow-up to these
industry-funded research findings. Collaboration with the
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) in
particular is expected to lead to FDA providing research
recommendations and scientific oversight of new CTIA-
funded research based on such recommendations.
Two other studies of interest have been reported recently in
the literature:

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1. Two groups of 18 people were exposed to simulated

mobile phone signals under laboratory conditions
while they performed cognitive function tests. There
were no changes in the subjects' ability to recall
words, numbers, or pictures, or in their spatial
memory, but they were able to make choices more
quickly in one visual test when they were exposed to
simulated mobile phone signals. This was the only
change noted among more than 20 variables
compared.3
2. In a study of 209 brain tumor cases and 425 matched
controls, there was no increased risk of brain
tumors associated with mobile phone use. When
tumors did exist in certain locations, however, they
were more likely to be on the side of the head
where the mobile phone was used.
Because this occurred in only a small number of cases, the
increased likelihood was too small to be statistically
significant.4
In summary, we do not have enough information at this
point to assure the public that there are, or are not, any low
incident health problems associated with use of mobile
phones. FDA continues to work with all parties, including
other federal agencies and industry, to assure that research
is undertaken to provide the necessary answers to the
outstanding questions about the safety of mobile phones.

What is known about cases of human

cancer that have been reported in users of
hand-held mobile phones?
Some people who have used mobile phones have been
diagnosed with brain cancer. But it is important to

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understand that this type of cancer also occurs among

people who have not used mobile phones. In fact, brain
cancer occurs in the U.S. population at a rate of about 6
new cases per 100,000 people each year. At that rate,
assuming 80 million users of mobile phones (a number
increasing at a rate of about 1 million per month), about
4800 cases of brain cancer would be expected each year
among those 80 million people, whether or not they used
their phones. Thus it is not possible to tell whether any
individual's cancer arose because of the phone, or whether
it would have happened anyway. A key question is whether
the risk of getting a particular form of cancer is greater
among people who use mobile phones than among the rest
of the population. One way to answer that question is to
compare the usage of mobile phones among people with
brain cancer with the use of mobile phones among
appropriately matched people without brain cancer. This is
called a case-control study. The current case-control study
of brain cancers by the National Cancer Institute, as well as
the follow-up research to be sponsored by industry, will
begin to generate this type of information.

What is FDA's role concerning the safety of

mobile phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-
emitting consumer products such as mobile phones before
marketing, as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has authority to take action if mobile
phones are shown to emit radiation at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require
the manufacturers of mobile phones to notify users of the
health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so
that the hazard no longer exists.

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Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA

regulatory actions at this time, FDA has urged the mobile
phone industry to take a number of steps to assure public
safety. The agency has recommended that the industry:
• support needed research into possible biological
effects of RF of the type emitted by mobile phones
• design mobile phones in a way that minimizes any RF
exposure to the user that is not necessary for device
function
• cooperate in providing mobile phone users with the
best possible information on what is known about
possible effects of mobile phone use on human
health
At the same time, FDA belongs to an interagency working
group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for
different aspects of mobile phone safety to ensure a
coordinated effort at the federal level. These agencies are:
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Federal Communications Commission
• Occupational Health and Safety Administration
• National Telecommunications and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of Health also participates in this
group.

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In the absence of conclusive information

about any possible risk, what can
concerned individuals do?
If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we
do not know that there is—it is probably very small. But if
people are concerned about avoiding even potential risks,
there are simple steps they can take to do so. For example,
time is a key factor in how much exposure a person
receives. Those persons who spend long periods of time on
their hand-held mobile phones could consider holding
lengthy conversations on conventional phones and
reserving the hand-held models for shorter conversations
or for situations when other types of phones are not
available.
People who must conduct extended conversations in their
cars every day could switch to a type of mobile phone that
places more distance between their bodies and the source
of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically
with distance. For example, they could switch to:
• a mobile phone in which the antenna is located
outside the vehicle
• a hand-held phone with a built-in antenna connected
to a different antenna mounted on the outside of the
car or built into a separate package
• a headset with a remote antenna to a mobile phone
carried at the waist
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that mobile
phones are harmful. But if people are concerned about the
radio frequency energy from these products, taking the
simple precautions outlined above can reduce any possible
risk.

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Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, see the following websites:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety
Program (select “Information on Human Exposure to RF
Fields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters”):
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety

World Health Organization (WHO) International

Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (select
Qs & As): http://www.who.int/emf
United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection
Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
(CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for
Devices and Radiological Health:
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/

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Varey, A. Effect of a 915-MHz simulated mobile phone signal on
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