Motorola StarTAC 85 owner manual Weak Signal Strong Signal, W B a t t e r y W a r n i n g

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BASIC OPERATION

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The SSM appears every time you turn your phone on. After 8 seconds, the SSM will continuously ﬂash the relative strength of the signal received by the phone.

To best utilize the SSM, you should familiarize yourself with the rel- ative Signal Strength levels and their associated Call Placement and Call-in-Progress qualities.

D i s p l a y i n g B a t t e r y V o l t a g e M e t e r

1. Press Ï, ›.

The Battery Voltage Meter (BVM) represents the current voltage level of the battery being used. You can use this to estimate the amount of battery capacity remaining. The BVM is displayed as a battery bar graph at the left side of the display.

Low Battery

Charged Battery

Variables such as temperature, battery age, and charging conditions may affect battery voltage. To help remember which key to use, note that “batt” appears on the › key.

L o w B a t t e r y W a r n i n g

Low battery power is indicated by a short dual tone repeated peri- odically, and the displayed message LoBAT. If the message is ignored, the phone will automatically turn itself off as the battery approaches discharge.

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Contents Cellular Telephone Welcome Table of Contents Timers FeaturesAccessories Security FeaturesRoaming and System Operation Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy General Safety InformationEfficient Phone Operation Aircraft Antenna Care and ReplacementDriving Electronic DevicesBlasting Areas ChildrenIntroduction Phone Overview 888Function Keys EarpieceE p a r i n g B a t t e r y f o r I n i t i a l U s e Getting StartedBattery Attachment I c k C h a n g e M e t h o d Start-up Self Tests Basic OperationMessage Explanation If no key is pressed within 8 seconds Status Indicators Explanation IU In Use IndicatorNS No Service Indicator RM Roam Indicator´ and dial the call again Busy signal Called party’s line is busyIf Entering More Than 10 Digits Unsuccessful Call AttemptsG n a l S t r e n g t h M e t e r T o m a t i c R e d i a l i n gW B a t t e r y W a r n i n g Weak Signal Strong SignalT i n g M i c r o p h o n e While in a call, press Ï, ﬂ L u m i n a t e d K e y p a d Wireline type with phone numberO S y s t e m O p e r a t i o n System Type and Phone NumberDisplayPlayed to conﬁrm storage Memory Basic OperationMemory T e n n a S y s t e mMemory Memory P e r S p e e d D i a l i n g Repeat this sequence for as many groups as you wish up to a N e D i a l i n g T w o P a r t C a l l i n gInstruction and Key Sequence 88Co22CA c i n g a L i n k e d C a l l VoX OFF FeaturesMultiple Key Answer Automatic Lock AvToLocKOFF Emergency DialingPress ⁄ · to sample the different ringer styles S t i n c t i v e R i n g e rL t i p l e K e y a n s w e r Use Ç to turn feature on or off T o m a t i c L o c kX O p e r a t i o n E T o u c h E m e r g e n c y D i a l i n gPress Ï, ⁄ Scroll with the and £ keys until you get to M i n d e r B e e p s Available in some models onlyN code a c t i v a t i o n Press Í D i v i d u a l C a l l T i m e r To Display Press ‰, £, £ TimersONEMiN Tmron To Unlock Enter your three-digit unlock code Security FeaturesSecurity Features Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries AccessoriesDescription Display T t e r i e sAlkaline Batteries Nickel Cadmium BatteriesA r g e r s AC Charger/Transformer Overnight Dual Charger Battery Type Hours to 90% CapacityIntelliCharge XT Rapid Charger IntelliCharge XT Charger Rates Battery Type Standard Method T r a S a v e rQuick Change Method S c e l l a n e o u s a c c e s s o r i e s Carry Case A v e l C h a r g e rHeadset CELLect Pcmcia or Pocket Modems Portable Cellular Connection InterfaceCompaq Direct Connect A m i n g Roaming and System OperationR v i c e a r e a A k S i g n a l a l e r tInvert Preference Mode Standard ModeScan A n g i n g S y s t e m T y p e Home Only ModeScan a Mode Scan B ModeC a n Before Calling for Service Shows incoming call, Call in Absence, or Weak Signal AlertSystem Type Selection default setting Message GlossaryLow Battery Emergency Dialing featureNo Restrictions standard setting Autolockoff Automatic Lock featureVOXMODE REMiND MsgonSystem BvSY System Busy VOXIndex Index Index Index Index Patent Information Quick Reference Section Adjust VolumePage Page 68P09396A92-A