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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Motorola—a global leader in
communications technology.
All Motorola phones are designed and manufactured
in the United States to meet Motorola’s exacting specifications
and world-class quality standards. During development,
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our laboratory testing team took the durable StarTAC phone
through its paces. They cooked it, steamed it, shook it, shocked
it, dusted it, and dropped it—and the phone still worked! We are
confident that the one you purchased will m
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Guide Overview Okay, you’ve got a brand new phone with a bunch of nifty features. Now what? Afraid you’ll press the wrong key? Or forget a feature or two? Don’t sweat it! We’ve designed this guide to take you step-by-step through each feature of ™ your new StarTAC phone. We’ll show you what key to press and what happens when you press it. Follow along, chapter-by-chapter, and you’ll find it’s as easy as 1-2-3. Here’s an idea of what you’ll learn in each chapter: Getting Started Fir
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Guide Overview Using Memory Read “Using Memory,” beginning on page 36, and you’ll learn how to make the most of your new phone’s built-in Phone Book. You’ll save time with dialing shortcuts and memory tricks that make it easy to place quick calls. Using Messaging ™ Did you know that your StarTAC phone supports optional * messaging services, like Caller ID , which allows you to see who’s calling before you answer? Your new phone can even receive alphanumeric messages just li
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Contents Introduction Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting Started Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Introduction to Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Phone Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Using Messaging Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Viewing Your Caller IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Checking Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Reading Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 The Works Introducing the Menu Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 The Inte
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Safety Information Exposure Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio to Radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out Frequency radio frequency (RF) signals. Signals In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international st
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Safety Information Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if Batteries 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 cur- rent drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particu- larly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects. When the battery is
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Safety Information 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 manufac- turer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone O
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Safety Information To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF Blasting Areas when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions. Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or Potentially Explosive even death. Atmospheres Areas with a potentially explosive
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Getting Started Package Content Options ™ The StarTAC phone comes equipped with a standard battery and an AC adapter to get you up and running. A whole new line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than ever, can customize your wireless package for maximum perfor- mance and portability. Slim Main Battery with Battery Cover Standard Main Battery with Battery Cover StarTAC Model 7760 Dual Mode Phone Standard Auxiliary Battery Slim Auxiliary Battery with Battery Cover with Bat
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Package Content Options Holster Cigarette Lighter Adapter AC Adapter Headset Desktop Charger Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured above. 11 Getting Started
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Introduction to Batteries Battery Covers Your phone’s batteries are shipped in an uncharged state with protective covers on them. You should save these covers to store and carry batteries when they are not in use. The cover prevents objects from touching the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage from a short circuit. To begin using your phone, just slip a battery out of its protective cover, install and charge the battery. Removing the Main Battery Cover 1. Press
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Introduction to Batteries Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover Dislodge Hold the auxiliary battery securely with one 1. Cover hand. With your other hand’s thumb, push up on the bottom of the cover. 2. Remove Continue to push up until the cover slides free Battery of the pins on the bottom of the battery, then swing the cover outward. 2. 1. Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover 1. Insert Slide the cover’s narrow end into the small Point grooved hook on the top of the auxiliary battery. 2. Se
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Installing the Battery Main Battery Installation The main battery fits into the top of your phone like a ski boot fits into a ski. Insert Place the battery’s “toe” into the compart- 1. Toe ment as shown. 1. Snap Press its “heel” down until you hear it click 2. Heel into place. 2. Main Battery Removal To remove a battery: Tip: 1. Turn OFF If you don’t have another battery attached, If you have a Phone press Á to turn your phone OFF. charged auxil- iary battery 2. Remove Pull the release latc
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Installing the Battery Auxiliary Battery Installation The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone. 1. Place Place the hook located on the narrow end of Hook the battery into the slot on the back of the phone. 2. Pull Batt Pull the battery down and slide the battery Down pegs over the bottom of the phone. 3. Release Once the battery clears the bottom of the Battery phone, release it. Make sure that the pegs fit securely into place. 1. 2. 3. Auxiliary Battery Removal To remove th
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Charging the Battery Using the Internal Rapid Charger Believe it or not, there’s a battery charger built right into your phone! It’s called the internal charger and it’s a quick and easy way to charge your phone’s battery. To make use of the internal charger, all you need is one of the three available adapters, either a standard AC adapter, a rapid rate AC adapter, or a ciga- rette lighter adapter. Keep in mind: When the internal charger is in use and the phone is ON, you can still place a
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Charging the Battery The Battery Indicator In the upper right corner of your phone’s display, there is a bat- tery indicator filled with three segments. The more segments you see, the greater the charge. • The border of the battery icon will flash during charging. • When both batteries are fully charged, the battery icon will stop flashing and become solid. ™ Expert Performance ( E•P ) Charging System Your phone uses the Motorola E•P Charging System. This innova- tive technology allows your phone
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Charging the Battery Using the Desktop Charger The desktop charger’s front pocket can charge batteries while they are attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge batteries separately. If you have a desktop charger: Attach Plug the AC adapter into the back of the charger, 1. Adapter with the release tab facing up. 2. Plug In Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a Adapter wall socket. Insert Insert the phone into the front pocket with a 3. Phone main and/or auxiliary battery a
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Charging the Battery Desktop Charger Indicators The three LED indicators on the left front of the desktop charger let you know the current state of any charging batteries. The first light provides information on the main battery attached to the phone, the second on the attached auxiliary battery, and the third provides information on any battery loaded in the rear pocket. • Red means the battery is charging. Tip: When you • Flashing yellow means the battery is waiting to be charged. charge
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Phone Overview Function Keys Á Turns the phone ON and OFF. ¿ Opens messaging menus. Ä Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary functions of other keys. ä Recalls phone numbers from memory. Â Stores phone numbers into memory. Clears characters from the screen. ¼ Ends phone calls and exits the menu. ¾ Places or answers calls. Ç and È can be used to scroll through memory entries and menu features. Alphanumeric Display Displays your input from the keypad, information recalled from memory, a
