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Motorola C331 manual Welcome, Antenna Earpiece, Menu Key, Send Key, Microphone

Models: C331

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Welcome

Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C331 wireless phone.

Antenna

Earpiece

Left Soft Key Perform functions identiﬁed by left display prompt.

Menu Key

Power/End Key Press & hold to power phone on & off.

Accessory Connector Port Insert charger and phone accessories.

Right Soft Key Perform functions identiﬁed by right display prompt.

Send Key

Send and answer calls, view recent dialed calls list.

Navigation Key Scroll through lists, set volume.

Microphone

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Motorola C331 manual Welcome, Antenna Earpiece, Menu Key, Send Key, Microphone

C331 specifications

The Motorola C331, released in the early 2000s, is a classic mobile phone that holds a special place in the hearts of many technology enthusiasts. This device was known for its compact design and user-friendly layout, catering to the needs of the everyday mobile user during its era.

One of the standout features of the Motorola C331 is its lightweight and compact form factor. Weighing in at just 85 grams, it easily fits into a pocket or purse, making it a highly portable choice. The phone boasts a 1.5-inch monochrome LCD display, which, although modest by today’s standards, was efficient for displaying essential information such as the time, battery life, and signal strength.

The C331 was designed with simplicity in mind. It featured a straightforward keypad comprising 12 keys that allowed for easy dialing and text messaging. The intuitive interface facilitated access to basic functions without the clutter of unnecessary features. Durable construction earned it a reputation as a robust phone, capable of withstanding daily wear and tear.

Equipped with a long-lasting battery, the Motorola C331 had a standby time of up to 300 hours and talk time reaching approximately 5 hours. This impressive battery performance was a significant selling point, allowing users to stay connected for extended periods without constant recharging.

The phone supported basic connectivity options, operating on GSM networks, which were widely adopted during that time. The C331 provided the essential calling capabilities, along with SMS texting features, allowing users to communicate easily and efficiently.

Despite its lack of advanced technologies such as cameras or internet connectivity, the Motorola C331 was celebrated for what it did well: reliable performance, efficient communication, and durability. Its simplicity appealed to those who preferred a straightforward phone experience without the distractions of modern smartphones.

Overall, the Motorola C331 remains a nostalgia-inducing example of mobile phone design from a bygone era. It represents a time when phones were primarily tools for communication, emphasizing practicality over features. Its legacy continues to inspire appreciation for the foundational technologies that paved the way for today’s sophisticated mobile devices.

Contents

Antenna Earpiece WelcomeMenu Key Send KeySoftware Copyright Notice Motorola, Inc. All rights reservedManual number Cover number 8988485L49-O Main Menu Menu MapShortcuts Other Settings Settings MenuContents Making a Three-Way Call Additional On-Call Features Contents Starting a Browser Session Interacting With Web Pages Standard Shortcuts Creating a ShortcutCalculating Numbers Converting Currency Additional Health and Safety Information Optional Features Navigating to a Menu FeatureOptional Accessories Find the FeatureThis device may not cause harmful interference, Safety and General InformationExposure To Radio Frequency Energy Phone Operation Portable Phone Operation and EME Exposure Antenna CareBody-Worn Operation Data Operation Approved AccessoriesFacilities AircraftOther Medical Devices Hearing AidsPotentially Explosive Atmospheres For Vehicles With an Air BagAntennas Blasting Caps and AreasBatteries Back Cover Battery Your phone is partially assembled when shippedGetting Started What’s in the Box?To assemble your phone Assembling Your PhoneDo This If necessary, ﬁt Keypad into the front coverDo This To disassemble your phone Taking Your Phone ApartCycles Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Turning Your Phone On Power End keyDo This Press and hold P Ending a Call Making a CallPress Press End the callSeeing Your Phone Number Answering a CallAnswer the call Press See your phone numberAbout Your Phone Using the DisplayLow Battery and hear the low battery alert ➊ Signal Strength Indicator Vertical bars show➑ Active Line Indicator Shows the current active phone line When Adjust Adjusting VolumeZooming In and Out Battery Care Battery UseAs a refrigerator Backlight uses power. To turn it off, see Extending Battery LifeTurn off your display backlight Avoid keypad-intense functionsUsing Talk Secure Using Caller IDMaking and Answering Calls Redialing a NumberCalling an Emergency Number Returning Unanswered CallsSee the received calls list Select a call to returnPress Either volume key Turn off the alert Canceling an Incoming CallCancel the incoming call Turning Off a Call AlertCalling With One-Touch Dial Calling With Speed DialCalling a Number In a Text Message Do This To Call Additional Calling FeaturesUsing Call Waiting Using Features While On a CallMaking a Three-Way Call Additional On-Call Features Navigating to a Feature Using the MenuUse these keys to move through the menu system Left Soft KeyTo go back to Selecting a Feature OptionPrevious ScreenEntering Feature Information Flashing Press Cursor Press Cancel Press M Stored InformationIndicates To viewPress M from any text entry screen to select a text mode Choosing a Text ModeEntering Text Using Tap Method General Text Entry Rules Space @ & ~ ¿ ¡ Character ChartSymbol Chart Using Symbol ModePress Number key Multiple times Enter the symbol at Press a numberEnter Words Using iTAP Software Predictive Text Entry Method¿ ¡ ~ ω = π ß σ $ £ ¥ θ # % * ξ ψ + x * / = # § Or # Press Enter the rest of the wordCursor location Space is automaticallyPunctuation Enter Novel WordsEnter punctuation or other Characters as shownEnter Numbers CapitalizationDelete Letters and Words All calls since reset, and all calls total. See Menu Feature DescriptionsView a list of recently received calls. See View a list of recently dialed calls. SeeListen to your recorded SeeVoice messages. See Read and manage textView all outgoing text Create keypad shortcuts to menu features. SeeUndelivered Store and edit textView a detailed battery charge meter From your service provider directly to your phone. SeeUse your phone as a calculator or currency converter. See Play games on your phone. SeeCurrent call No in-call timer displayRestrict incoming and outgoing calls. See Lock and unlock your phone. SeeChange the text Displayed when You turn on your PhoneWrap around when it Battery powerAdjust the phone’s power Usage characteristics toReset all options back to Password, or credit cardTimer For your displayUser-entered information View and adjust your phone’s network settingsCar Settings Viewing Received Calls or Dialed Calls Recent CallsSelect the list Scroll to an entryOption Description Viewing and Resetting Call Timers Using the NotepadTimer Description Scroll to the timer you want\ To view a call timerReset the time if available Conﬁrm the resetPhonebook Voice Name indicatorViewing Entry Details Number orEnter Information Storing a Phonebook EntryAvailable for email entries Select TypeScroll to the number type Select the number typeComplete Phonebook Entry Storing a PIN Code with a Phone NumberYour phone dials Insert a p pause characterCall to connect, then sends Remaining digitsName Press Done Store the voice name Recording a Voice Name For a Phonebook EntryPhonebook List Dialing a Phonebook EntryVoice Dial Deleting a Phonebook Entry Editing a Phonebook EntryChecking Phonebook Capacity Setting the Primary Number for a Phonebook EntrySet the primary number Sorting the Phonebook List Select the view preference Change view preferenceSet the view preference To set an entry’s primary phone number, seeWeek View DatebookEvent View Day ViewChanging Event Information Adding a Datebook EventCopying an Event Deleting an Event Turning the Radio On and Off RadioStoring a Preset Tuning a StationSelecting a Preset Preset locationPhonebook or recent call lists Storing Your Voicemail Number Messages-VoicemailStore the number Listening to a Voicemail Message Receiving a Voicemail MessageListen to the message Messages-Text Setting Up the Text Message InboxPeriod Receiving a Text Message Reading, Locking, or Deleting a Text Message Following indicators show message status = unreadScroll to the message = read = read and urgent f = read and lockedText Msg Menu includes the following options Close the message Compose and send a replyDelete the message Call the number in the messageStoring Sounds Sending a Text Message For more information about using sound ﬁles, see pages 99As you complete the steps below, note the following Select ToEnter manually Number/address that youSelect numbers/addresses Call listsSending a Quick Note Text Message Viewing the Status of Sent Text Messages Selecting a Ring Style Ring StylesScroll to the ring style Select the ring styleCustomizing a Ring Style Change Style SettingsActivate and Deactivate Ringer IDs Press Scroll to Ringer IDsCreating Alert Tones Set Ringer or Keypad VolumeCreate a Tone 100Octave Enter NotesKey Display Description Key Display Description Sharp ﬂatRest Lengths and Modiﬁers102 Repeat Characters Volume Control CharactersDo This Action 103104 Task ActionPlay a Tone ExampleEnter note ﬂat106 Edit a ToneDelete a Tone Setting RemindersDownload a Tone 107Select the reminder alert To turn off all reminders108 Standard Shortcuts ShortcutsCreating a Shortcut Do This Press M Enter the menu systemUse a Keypad Shortcut Using ShortcutsSelect a Shortcut From the List Do This Press S Scroll to the menu itemStarting a Browser Session BrowserOr application 111112 Interacting With Web PagesCalculating Numbers Calculator113 114 Function DescriptionNumber keys Enter the exchange rate Converting CurrencyStore the exchange rate Perform the conversionPlaying a Game GamesGame Options 116Rules of the Game Blackjack117 Falling Numbers How to Play118 Video Poker Game is over when you lose all of your creditsPress M to select the following options 119120 Reordering Menu Items Adjusting Your SettingsCustomizing a Soft Key Function 121TTY Operation Set TTY Mode122 123 Switch to TTY Mode During a Voice CallHands-Free Use Return to Voice ModeAutomatic Answer 124Select the feature Power-Off DelayConﬁrm the setting Automatic Hands-FreeCharger Time Scroll to the time delayConﬁrm your selection Scroll to the charge timeSet Up a Cable Connection Connecting Your Phone to an External DeviceData Calls 127Plug the serial cable Attaching a Serial CableWith the Motorola logo 128Making a Data Call Install the SoftwareAttaching a USB Cable 129Receiving a Data Call Set Up Your Phone130 Transfer the Data Reset Normal Voice OperationEnd the Data Connection 131Security Assigning a New Code or Password132 133 If You Forget a Code or PasswordLock Your Phone Manually Locking and Unlocking Your PhoneSet Your Phone to Lock Automatically 134Restricting Calls Locking and Unlocking Your KeypadUnlock Your Phone Press Lock or unlock your keypad136 Activating Talk SecureIs your phone Press M #. If you do not see Set up TroubleshootingCorrectly? Service provider Is your battery Question AnswerProblem Solution Pressed When I try toNothing HappenedThough Rings evenSelected StyleDrops My phone hasCalls Cannot hearPasswords, or CommandsMy battery Battery life 142Doesn’t work ShortcutWith my Phone PluggedWhy does When sendingAttached My dataSays Browser butDisplay Says 145Submit the security Programming InstructionsScroll to MIN Keypad keys for Enter the new MIN Digit MINExit programming Store the new MIN147 148 Speciﬁc Absorption Rate Data149 150 Why the concern?151 What kinds of phones are in question?152 153 154 155 What is FDAs role concerning the safety of mobile phones?156 For additional information, see the following Web sites Where can I ﬁnd additional information?157 Fields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters Food and Drug Administration FDA Center forDevices and Radiological Health 158What This Warranty Covers Warranty159 II. What the Period of Coverage Is IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty ProblemsIII. Who is Covered 160Canada How to Get Warranty ServiceCellular All Products Paging TTY Text Telephone162 VI. What This Warranty Does Not CoverContact with extreme heat, or spills of food or liquid 163164 VII. Some Other LimitationsIX. State Law and Other Jurisdiction Rights VIII. Patent and Software Provisions165 North U.S. Highway Whittle Road Libertyville, IL USA Canada Motorola, Inc166 Export Law Assurances Product RegistrationOnline Product Registration Thank you for choosing a Motorola product168 Index169 RestrictingEmail, sending 74 Original 132 computer170 Indicators 127-129 Factory settings, resetting115 Use 27Missed call Making a call 25 master clear 61 master resetLock applications 57 keypad 57, 135 phone MenuNavigation key 39 network settings 61 notepad Deﬁned 121 Scroll feature43-51 My telephone number 26, 38 My tonesAttaching two numbers Redialing Device Erase user-entered informationViewing your own 55 voice dial 174Phonebook Attaching two numbers Voice name indicator 68 PIN code175 176 RingerText entry Using Standby time, increasingUnlock Keypad 57, 135 phone 177Voice key Recording a voice name Reminders, turning on/off Using 87-88 volume Earpiece178 Safety is your most important call Wireless Phone Safety Tips180 181 Wherever wireless phone service is available182