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Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V290 GSM wireless phone. Headset Jack Insert headset accessory for hands-free use. Menu Key Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Perform functions Perform functions identified by left identified by right display prompt. display prompt. Send Key Power Key Send & answer & End Key calls, view recent Turn phone on & off, dialed calls list. end phone calls, exit menu system. Voi
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Personal Communications Sector 600 North U.S. Highway 45 Libertyville, Illinois 60048 1-800-331-6456 (United States) 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) www.motorola.com (United States) www.motorola.ca (Canada) MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. TrueSync, Sidekick, Starfish and the Stylized Starfish Logo are registered trademarks of Starfish Software, Inc., a wholly owned independent subsidiary of Motorola, Inc. Ja
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Menu Map You can display your phone’s main menu as icons or as a text list. Each has its own organization and is different from the other. By default, your phone displays the main menu as icons. To change the menu display mode: Find the Feature M > Settings > Personalize Action 1 Press S to scroll to Main Menu:. 2 Press CHANGE (+). 3 Press S to scroll to the desired setting (Icons or List). 4 Press SELECT (+) to confirm the new setting. 3
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Main Menu—Icon Display U Message . Tools Create Message Datebook Message Inbox Calculator Quick Notes Stopwatch Outbox World Clock Drafts Service Dial Voicemail / Settings Message Settings (see next page) - Games > More Big2 (go to following menu items) Bubble Tea PacificStorm à Phonebook 6 Alarm Clock z Recent Calls o Chat v Media Center : Shortcuts w Ring Styles < Web Access Web Browser My Favorites History Go To URL Browser Setup Note: This is the standard main
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Main Menu—Text Display • Media Center Messages Images Create Message Sounds Message Inbox Games Quick Notes Big2 Outbox Bubble Tea Drafts PacificStorm Voicemail Alarm Clock Message Settings Shortcuts Datebook Calculator Recent Calls Settings Received Calls (see next page) Missed Calls Chat Dialed Calls Ring Styles Notepad Style Call Times Style Detail Call Cost Web Access Web Browser My Favorites History Go To URL Browser Setup Tools
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Settings Menu Personalize Main Menu Home Keys Color Style Greeting Wallpaper Screen Saver Call Forward Divert All When Busy If No Reply Unreachable Cancel All In-Call Setup In-Call Timer Call Cost Setup My Caller ID Answer Options Call Waiting Auto Redial Phone Status My Tel. Numbers Battery Meter Security Phone Lock Fixed Dial Call Barring SIM PIN New Passwords Initial Setup Time and Date 1-Touch Dial Shortcuts Backlight Status Li
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Contents Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety and General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 What’s in the Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Inst
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Setting Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Setting a Wallpaper Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Setting a Screen Saver Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting Display Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adjusting the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using Chat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Setting Up Your Phonebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Viewing Entry Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Creating a Phonebook Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Storing a PIN Code With a Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . 73 Recording a Voice Name for a Phonebook Entry . . . . . 73 Dialing a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Monitoring Phone Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Adjusting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Monitoring Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Personal Organizer Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Datebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Alarm Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Calculator . . . . . .
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Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE. The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002. Exposure To Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the po
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Phone Operation When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone as you would a wireline telephone. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with RF energy exposure guidelines, if you wear a phone on your body when transmitting, always place the phone in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this phone, where available. Use of accessories not approved by Motorola may exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the bo
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Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions. Medical Devices Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker. Persons with pacemakers should: ALWAYS keep the phone more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) from your pacemaker when the phone is
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When using your phone while driving, please: Give full attention to driving and to the road. Use hands-free operation, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Responsible driving best practices may be found in the “Wireless Phone Safety Tips” at the end of this manual and at the Motorola website: www.Motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do not place a phone in the area over an air
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areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions. Batteries Batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Use only
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playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinking-lights feature on your phone. (The blinking-light feature is not available on all products.) Parents should monitor their children's use of video game or other features that incorporate blinking lights on the phones. All persons should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation. To limit the likelihood o
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Getting Started Getting Started What’s in the Box? Your digital wireless phone comes with a battery and a charger. You can purchase other accessories to customize your phone for maximum performance and portability. To purchase Motorola Original™ accessories, contact the Motorola Customer Call Center at 1-800-331-6456 in the United States or 1-800-461-4575 in Canada. About This Guide This user guide describes how to use your Motorola wireless phone. Optional Features This label identifies
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Installing the SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/ message information. 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 and lift the door off. 2 Fit the SIM card into the SIM card slot, with the metal contacts facing down as shown. 3 Slide the SIM card latch as indicated to lock the SIM card in place
