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Index

original 132 computer

connecting to phone 127–129

contrast, display 60 currency converter 115 cursor 42

customizing the menu 121

data call

connecting to external device 127–129

incoming call format, setting 130–131

making 129–130 receiving 130–131

date, setting 58 datebook

adding an event 81 alarm 81 calendar 79 changing event

information 81 copying an event 82 day view 80 deleting an event 83 event reminders, turning

on/off 107

event view 80 reminders 81 week view 79

deleting a call 63–64 dialed calls list 36, 38,

63–64 dialing a number 25 Dialing Menu 65 digital signal indicator

deﬁned 28 illustration 27

display animation 59 backlight 59 contrast 60 described 27–29 greeting 58 idle display 27 illustration 27 language 59 zoom setting 59 zooming in/out 29

drafts folder 54

DTMF tones 38, 60, 64, 142

earpiece illustration 1 volume, adjusting 29

address, storing in phonebook 69–71

email, sending 74, 94–96

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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

Menu Key WelcomeAntenna Earpiece Send Key Manual number Cover number 8988485L49-O Motorola, Inc. All rights reservedSoftware Copyright Notice Shortcuts Menu MapMain Menu Settings Menu Other Settings Contents Making a Three-Way Call Additional On-Call Features Contents Calculating Numbers Converting Currency Standard Shortcuts Creating a ShortcutStarting a Browser Session Interacting With Web Pages Additional Health and Safety Information Optional Accessories Navigating to a Menu FeatureOptional Features Find the Feature Safety and General Information This device may not cause harmful interference, Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Body-Worn Operation Portable Phone Operation and EME Exposure Antenna CarePhone Operation Facilities Approved AccessoriesData Operation Aircraft Hearing Aids Other Medical Devices For Vehicles With an Air Bag Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Batteries Blasting Caps and AreasAntennas Getting Started Your phone is partially assembled when shippedBack Cover Battery What’s in the Box? Do This Assembling Your PhoneTo assemble your phone If necessary, ﬁt Keypad into the front cover Do This Taking Your Phone Apart To disassemble your phone Charging the Battery Cycles Replacing the Battery Do This Press and hold P Power End keyTurning Your Phone On Press Making a CallEnding a Call Press End the call Answer the call Answering a CallSeeing Your Phone Number Press See your phone number Using the Display About Your Phone ➑ Active Line Indicator Shows the current active phone line ➊ Signal Strength Indicator Vertical bars showLow Battery and hear the low battery alert Zooming In and Out Adjusting VolumeWhen Adjust As a refrigerator Battery UseBattery Care Turn off your display backlight Extending Battery LifeBacklight uses power. To turn it off, see Avoid keypad-intense functions Making and Answering Calls Using Caller IDUsing Talk Secure Redialing a Number See the received calls list Returning Unanswered CallsCalling an Emergency Number Select a call to return Cancel the incoming call Canceling an Incoming CallPress Either volume key Turn off the alert Turning Off a Call Alert Calling a Number In a Text Message Calling With Speed DialCalling With One-Touch Dial Additional Calling Features Do This To Call Making a Three-Way Call Using Features While On a CallUsing Call Waiting Additional On-Call Features Use these keys to move through the menu system Using the MenuNavigating to a Feature Left Soft Key Previous Selecting a Feature OptionTo go back to Screen Entering Feature Information Indicates Press Cancel Press M Stored InformationFlashing Press Cursor To view Entering Text Choosing a Text ModePress M from any text entry screen to select a text mode Using Tap Method General Text Entry Rules Character Chart Space @ & ~ ¿ ¡ Press Number key Multiple times Enter the symbol at Using Symbol ModeSymbol Chart Press a number ¿ ¡ ~ ω = π ß σ $ £ ¥ θ # % * ξ ψ + x * / = # § Using iTAP Software Predictive Text Entry MethodEnter Words Cursor location Enter the rest of the wordOr # Press Space is automatically Enter punctuation or other Enter Novel WordsPunctuation Characters as shown Delete Letters and Words CapitalizationEnter Numbers View a list of recently received calls. See Menu Feature DescriptionsAll calls since reset, and all calls total. See View a list of recently dialed calls. See Voice messages. See SeeListen to your recorded Read and manage text Undelivered Create keypad shortcuts to menu features. SeeView all outgoing text Store and edit text Use your phone as a calculator or currency converter. See From your service provider directly to your phone. SeeView a detailed battery charge meter Play games on your phone. See No in-call timer display Current call Lock and unlock your phone. See Restrict incoming and outgoing calls. See Displayed when You turn on your Phone Change the text Adjust the phone’s power Battery powerWrap around when it Usage characteristics to Timer Password, or credit cardReset all options back to For your display View and adjust your phone’s network settings User-entered information Car Settings Select the list Recent CallsViewing Received Calls or Dialed Calls Scroll to an entry Option Description Using the Notepad Viewing and Resetting Call Timers Timer Description Reset the time if available To view a call timerScroll to the timer you want\ Conﬁrm the reset Viewing Entry Details Voice Name indicatorPhonebook Number or Storing a Phonebook Entry Enter Information Scroll to the number type Select TypeAvailable for email entries Select the number type Storing a PIN Code with a Phone Number Complete Phonebook Entry Call to connect, then sends Insert a p pause characterYour phone dials Remaining digits Recording a Voice Name For a Phonebook Entry Name Press Done Store the voice name Voice Dial Dialing a Phonebook EntryPhonebook List Editing a Phonebook Entry Deleting a Phonebook Entry Set the primary number Setting the Primary Number for a Phonebook EntryChecking Phonebook Capacity Sorting the Phonebook List Set the view preference Change view preferenceSelect the view preference To set an entry’s primary phone number, see Datebook Week View Day View Event View Adding a Datebook Event Changing Event Information Copying an Event Deleting an Event Radio Turning the Radio On and Off Selecting a Preset Tuning a StationStoring a Preset Preset location Phonebook or recent call lists Store the number Messages-VoicemailStoring Your Voicemail Number Listen to the message Receiving a Voicemail MessageListening to a Voicemail Message Period Setting Up the Text Message InboxMessages-Text Receiving a Text Message Scroll to the message Following indicators show message status = unreadReading, Locking, or Deleting a Text Message = read = read and urgent f = read and locked Delete the message Close the message Compose and send a replyText Msg Menu includes the following options Call the number in the message Storing Sounds As you complete the steps below, note the following For more information about using sound ﬁles, see pages 99Sending a Text Message Select To Select numbers/addresses Number/address that youEnter manually Call lists Sending a Quick Note Text Message Viewing the Status of Sent Text Messages Scroll to the ring style Ring StylesSelecting a Ring Style Select the ring style Activate and Deactivate Ringer IDs Change Style SettingsCustomizing a Ring Style Press Scroll to Ringer IDs Create a Tone Set Ringer or Keypad VolumeCreating Alert Tones 100 Key Display Description Enter NotesOctave Key Display Description Sharp ﬂat 102 Lengths and ModiﬁersRest Do This Action Volume Control CharactersRepeat Characters 103 Task Action 104 Enter note ExamplePlay a Tone ﬂat Edit a Tone 106 Download a Tone Setting RemindersDelete a Tone 107 108 To turn off all remindersSelect the reminder alert Creating a Shortcut ShortcutsStandard Shortcuts Do This Press M Enter the menu system Select a Shortcut From the List Using ShortcutsUse a Keypad Shortcut Do This Press S Scroll to the menu item Or application BrowserStarting a Browser Session 111 Interacting With Web Pages 112 113 CalculatorCalculating Numbers Function Description 114 Store the exchange rate Converting CurrencyNumber keys Enter the exchange rate Perform the conversion Game Options GamesPlaying a Game 116 117 BlackjackRules of the Game 118 How to PlayFalling Numbers Press M to select the following options Game is over when you lose all of your creditsVideo Poker 119 120 Customizing a Soft Key Function Adjusting Your SettingsReordering Menu Items 121 122 Set TTY ModeTTY Operation Switch to TTY Mode During a Voice Call 123 Automatic Answer Return to Voice ModeHands-Free Use 124 Conﬁrm the setting Power-Off DelaySelect the feature Automatic Hands-Free Conﬁrm your selection Scroll to the time delayCharger Time Scroll to the charge time Data Calls Connecting Your Phone to an External DeviceSet Up a Cable Connection 127 With the Motorola logo Attaching a Serial CablePlug the serial cable 128 Attaching a USB Cable Install the SoftwareMaking a Data Call 129 130 Set Up Your PhoneReceiving a Data Call End the Data Connection Reset Normal Voice OperationTransfer the Data 131 132 Assigning a New Code or PasswordSecurity If You Forget a Code or Password 133 Set Your Phone to Lock Automatically Locking and Unlocking Your PhoneLock Your Phone Manually 134 Unlock Your Phone Locking and Unlocking Your KeypadRestricting Calls Press Lock or unlock your keypad Activating Talk Secure 136 Correctly? Service provider Is your battery TroubleshootingIs your phone Press M #. If you do not see Set up Question Answer Problem Solution Nothing When I try toPressed Happened Selected Rings evenThough Style Calls My phone hasDrops Cannot hear My battery CommandsPasswords, or Battery life 142 With my ShortcutDoesn’t work Phone Plugged Attached When sendingWhy does My data Display Says Browser butSays 145 Scroll to MIN Programming InstructionsSubmit the security Keypad keys for Enter the new MIN Digit MIN 147 Store the new MINExit programming Speciﬁc Absorption Rate Data 148 149 Why the concern? 150 What kinds of phones are in question? 151 152 153 154 What is FDAs role concerning the safety of mobile phones? 155 156 157 Where can I ﬁnd additional information?For additional information, see the following Web sites Devices and Radiological Health Food and Drug Administration FDA Center forFields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters 158 159 WarrantyWhat This Warranty Covers III. Who is Covered IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty ProblemsII. What the Period of Coverage Is 160 Cellular All Products Paging How to Get Warranty ServiceCanada TTY Text Telephone VI. What This Warranty Does Not Cover 162 163 Contact with extreme heat, or spills of food or liquid VII. Some Other Limitations 164 165 VIII. Patent and Software ProvisionsIX. State Law and Other Jurisdiction Rights 166 USA Canada Motorola, IncNorth U.S. Highway Whittle Road Libertyville, IL Online Product Registration Product RegistrationExport Law Assurances Thank you for choosing a Motorola product Index 168 Restricting 169 170 Original 132 computerEmail, sending 74 115 127-129 Factory settings, resettingIndicators Use 27 Lock applications 57 keypad 57, 135 phone Making a call 25 master clear 61 master resetMissed call Menu 43-51 121 Scroll featureNavigation key 39 network settings 61 notepad Deﬁned My telephone number 26, 38 My tones Viewing your own 55 voice dial Device Erase user-entered informationAttaching two numbers Redialing 174 175 Voice name indicator 68 PIN codePhonebook Attaching two numbers Ringer 176 Unlock Keypad 57, 135 phone Using Standby time, increasingText entry 177 178 Reminders, turning on/off Using 87-88 volume EarpieceVoice key Recording a voice name Wireless Phone Safety Tips Safety is your most important call 180 Wherever wireless phone service is available 181 182