Motorola A840 User manual

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A840
CDMA 1X / GSM
1
Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless
communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the
Motorola A840 wireless phone.
+
CLR Key
Clear key.
Volume Keys
Adjust earpiece
& ringer volume.
Voice
Recognition Key
Activate speaker-
independent
voice recognition,.
record voice
records, contacts,
& shortcut names.
Power/End Key
Turn phone
on/off, end
phone calls, exit
menus.
Accessory Port
Send Key
Make & answer calls,
view recent calls list.
Left Soft Key
Perform
functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Right Soft Key
Perform
functions
identified by right
display prompt.
5-Way
Navigation Key
Scroll through menus
& lists, set feature
values.In menus,
press K to select
highlighted item.
Camera Key
Smart Key
Flip open: activate
speakerphone.
Flip closed: toggle
through ring styles,
show phone status
on external display.
OK
Camera Key
2
Check It Out!
Feature Description
Take Photo
Press the camera key to activate the
camera, point lens at subject, press
CAPTURE
(
+
) to take a photo.
Send Photo
Send photo to a phone number:
Press
STORE
(
+
)
>
Send in Message
Headset Jack
Camera Lens
Take photos to send
to others & use
on your phone.
External
Display
Camera Light
Shines a brief
burst of light for
photos that require
extra light.
Camera Key
TransFlash
Memory Card
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Set Photo as
Picture Caller
ID
After you capture a photo, assign it to a
phonebook entry to enable picture caller
ID:
Press
STORE
(
+
) >
Apply as Phonebook Entry
>
phonebook entry
Send Text
Message with
Multimedia
Objects
(CDMA Only)
Send a text message with
pictures, animations, and
sounds:
M
>
Messages
>
Create Message
>
New PIX Msg
Send Text
Message
Send a text letter:
M
>
Messages
>
Create Message
>
New TXT Msg
Read
Multimedia
Message
(CDMA Only)
Read a new multimedia message or
letter you have received:
Press
READ
(
+
)
Select Mode
(CDMA/GSM)
Select from CDMA and GSM
modes:
M
>
Settings
>
Phone Mode
>
desired mode
Feature Description
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Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.hellomoto.com
1-800-331-6456 (United States)
1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States)
1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners.
© Motorola, Inc. 2005
The information contained in Motorola's user's guides is believed to be correct
at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any
information or specifications without notice. The contents of Motorola’s user's
guides are provided “as is.” Except as required by applicable law, no warranties
of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are made in
relation to the accuracy, reliability, or contents of this guide.
Manual number: 6809482A51-O
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Contents
Getting Started
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing and Removing the
TransFlash Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning On Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Answering a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the Call Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Viewing Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Highlight Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Taking a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Receiving a Multimedia Message (CDMA Only). . . . . . . 24
TTY Operation (CDMA Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Learning to Use Your Phone
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the 5-Way Navigation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Entering Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Smart Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the External Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using a TransFlash Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Handsfree Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6
Changing a Code, PIN, or Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting Up Your Phone
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting an Alert Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting Answer Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setting a Wallpaper Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setting a Screen Saver Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Setting Display Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting Phone Greeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjusting the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setting Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setting Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hiding or Showing Location Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Conserving Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Calling Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Automatic Redial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Turning Off a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Calling an Emergency Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Viewing Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Returning an Unanswered Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using the Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Attaching a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Calling with Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Calling with 1-Touch Dial (GSM Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using Voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using Call Waiting (GSM Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7
Putting a Call On Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Making Data and Fax Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Phone Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Personalizing Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dialing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Call Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Handsfree Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Data and Fax Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Network Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Personal Organizer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
News and Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Specific Absorption Rate Data
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Index
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Getting Started
Getting Started
About This Guide
This guide describes the basic features of your Motorola
wireless phone.
Optional Features
This label identifies an optional network or
subscription-dependent feature that may not be
offered by all service providers in all geographical
areas. Contact your service provider for more
information.
Optional Accessories
This label identifies a feature that requires an
optional Motorola Original™ accessory.
CAUTION:
Before using the phone for the
first time, read the
Important Safety and
Legal Information
included in the
gray-edged pages at the back of this guide.
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Installing the SIM Card
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains
your phone number and service details.
Caution:
Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid
exposing your SIM card to static electricity, water, or
dirt.
Action
1
Press the battery door
release latch, then pull the
cover away from the phone.
2
Hold the SIM card with the
gold contacts down and the
notched corner at the upper
right.
Release
Latch
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Battery Tips
Battery life depends on the network, signal strength,
temperature, features, and accessories you use.
Always use Motorola Original batteries and
chargers. The warranty does not cover
damage caused by non-Motorola batteries
and/or chargers.
New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may
take more time to charge.
When charging your battery, keep it near room
temperature.
When storing your battery, keep it uncharged in a
cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator.
Never expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C
(14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your
phone with you when you leave your vehicle.
It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and
require longer charging times. If you notice a change
3
Insert the SIM card into the
slot as shown.
Action
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in your battery life, it is probably time to purchase a
new battery.
Contact your local recycling center for proper
battery disposal.
Warning:
Never dispose of batteries in a fire because
they may explode.
Before using your phone, read the battery safety
information in the “Safety and General Information” section
included in this guide.
Installing the Battery
You must install and charge the battery to use your phone.
Your phone is designed to use only Motorola
Original batteries and accessories.
Action
1
Press the battery door
release latch, then pull the
cover away from the phone.
Release
Latch
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Charging the Battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you
can use your phone, you need to install and charge the
battery as described below. Some batteries perform best
after several full charge/discharge cycles.
2
Insert the battery into the
phone as shown, and push it
down until it clicks into place.
3
Insert the tabs at the bottom
of the battery cover into the
slots at the bottom of the
battery compartment, and
press the cover into place.
Action
1
Plug the travel
charger into
your phone
with the release
tab facing up.
Action
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Tip:
You can safely leave the travel charger connected to
the phone after charging is complete. This will
not
damage
the battery.
Installing and Removing the
TransFlash
Memory Card
You can install a TransFlash memory card in your phone.
This card provides additional storage for pictures,
animations and sounds.
Caution:
Do not bend or scratch your memory card. Avoid
exposing your memory card to static electricity, water, or
dirt.
Installing the Memory Card
2
Plug the other end of the travel charger into the
appropriate electrical outlet.
3
When your phone indicates
Charge Complete
, press
the release tab and remove the travel charger.
Action
1
Lift the cover at the top
of your phone to
expose the memory
card slot.
Action
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Removing the Memory Card
2
With the gold pins on
the card facing the front
of the phone, insert the
card as shown. Push
down until it snaps into
place.
Action
1
Lift the cover at the top
of your phone to
expose the memory
card slot.
2
Press the memory card
down. When you
release it, it pops up.
Action
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Turning On Your Phone
3
Remove the card and
close the cover.
Action
1
Press and hold the
power key for 3
seconds.
Note:
The phone may
require several
seconds to power on.
2
If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code (the
last 4 digits of your phone number) and press
OK
(
+
) to unlock the phone.
Action
Power
Key
16
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Adjusting Volume
Press the up or down
volume keys to:
increase or
decrease earpiece
volume during a call
increase or decrease the ringer volume setting when
the home screen is visible (flip must be open)
turn off an incoming call alert
Making a Call
GSM International Calls
Note:
For more information on international dialing, see
VerizonWireless.com
.
Calling the U.S. from Another Country
From the home screen:
Action
1
Press and hold
0
to display the
+
symbol.
The
+
symbol automatically inserts the exit code
for the country
from which you are calling
.
2
Press
1
to insert the U.S. country code.
3
Enter the area code, followed by the number of
the person you are calling.
4
Press
N
to make the call.
Volume
Keys
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Calling Internationally from Another Country
From the home screen:
Calling in CDMA Mode while Travelling
Internationally
Note:
Your phone must be in Verizon CDMA mode to
place calls from within the United States.
Note:
For more information on international dialing, see
VerizonWireless.com
.
Action
1
Press and hold
0
to display the
+
symbol.
The
+
symbol automatically inserts the exit code
for the country
from which you are calling
.
2
Enter the country code for the country you are
calling.
3
Enter the area code, without the leading zero,
followed by the number you are calling.
Note:
The leading zero is required in some
countries (such as Italy, Finland, and Spain).
4
Press
N
to make the call.
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From the home screen:
Answering a Call
When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates
and displays an incoming call message.
Tip:
When the phone flip is active, open the phone to
answer the call. (To activate, press
M
>
Settings
>
In-Call Setup
>
Answer Options
>
Open to Answer
.)
Action
1
Enter the exit code for the country from which
you are calling.
Note:
Countries such as Bermuda, Canada,
Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic are on
the North American dialing plan—no exit code is
required.
2
Enter the country code for the country that you
are calling.
(You can find a complete list of countries and
their codes at
www.verizonwireless.com
.)
3
Enter the area code, followed by the number of
the person you are calling.
4
Press
N
to make the call.
Action
1
Press
N
to
answer.
2
Press
P
to end the
call.
Press to
answer
call.
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Note:
If the phone is locked, you must unlock it to answer
the call.
Changing the Call Alert
Phone Flip Open
Press the down volume
key to switch to lower
call alert volume, then
switch to vibrate and,
finally, silent alert. Press the up volume key to cycle back
from silent alert to vibrate and then to the lowest alert
volume setting.
Phone Flip Closed
Press the up or down
volume key, then press the
smart key to scroll through
the alert styles to the 1 you
want:
Loud
,
Soft
,
Vibrate
,
Vibe then Ring
, and
Silent
. The alert styles
are shown on the external display.
Press the up or down volume key to select the style shown
in the display.
Viewing Your Phone Number
To view your phone number from the home screen,
press
M
#
.
While you are on a call, press
M
>
My Tel. Number
.
Volume
Keys
Volume
Keys
Smart
Key
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