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A840
CDMA 1X / GSM
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Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola A840 wireless phone. Left Soft Key Perform Right Soft Key functions Perform identified by left functions display prompt. identified by right display prompt. Camera Key Send Key CLR Key Make & answer calls, Clear key. view recent calls list. Camera Key Volume Keys Adjust earpiece Voice & ringer volume. Recognition Key OK Smart Key Activate sp
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Check It Out! TransFlash Memory Card Headset Jack Camera Lens Take photos to send to others & use Camera Key on your phone. External Display Camera Light Shines a brief burst of light for photos that require extra light. 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: Pre
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Feature Description Set Photo as After you capture a photo, assign it to a Picture Caller phonebook entry to enable picture caller ID ID: Press STORE (+) > Apply as Phonebook Entry > phonebook entry Send Text Send a text message with Message with pictures, animations, and 032380o Multimedia sounds: Objects M > Messages > Create Message (CDMA Only) > New PIX Msg Send Text Send a text letter: Message M > Messages > Create Message 032380o > New TXT Msg Read Read a new multimedia message
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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.
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Putting a Call On Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Making Data and Fax Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Phonebook . . .
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Getting Started CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray-edged pages at the back of this guide. 032259o About This Guide This guide describes the basic features of your Motorola wireless phone. Optional Features This label identifies an optional network or 032380o subscription-dependent feature that may not be offered by all service providers in all geographical areas. Contact your service provider for more
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Getting Started 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 release latch, then pull the cover away from the phone. 032409o 2 Hold the SIM card with the gold contacts down and the notched corner at the upper right. 9
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Action 3 Insert the SIM card into the slot as shown. 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 unc
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Getting Started 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 ba
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032410o Action 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 032409o press the cover into place. 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. A
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Getting Started Action 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. 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 picture
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Action 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. Removing the Memory Card Action 1 Lift the cover at the top of your phone to 040061o 040061o expose the memory card slot. 2 Press the memory card down. When you release it, it pops up. 14 Getting Started
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Getting Started Action 3 Remove the card and close the cover. Turning On Your Phone Action 1 Press and hold the power key for 3 Power seconds. Key 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. 15
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Adjusting Volume Press the up or down Volume volume keys to: Keys 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 + symbo
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Getting Started Calling Internationally 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 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. C
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From the home screen: 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
