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Motorola C331 manual Charging the Battery, Cycles

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Getting Started

Do This

4Remove the side grips.

5Remove the keypad

from the front cover.

Charging the Battery

New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use your phone, you need to charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge

cycles.

Do This

1 Plug the travel charger into your phone with the release tab facing up.

2Plug the other end of the travel charger into the appropriate electrical outlet.

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Motorola C331 manual Charging the Battery, Cycles

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 KeySoftware Copyright Notice Motorola, Inc. All rights reservedManual number Cover number 8988485L49-O Main Menu Menu MapShortcuts Settings Menu Other SettingsContents 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 Accessories Navigating to a Menu FeatureOptional Features Find the FeatureSafety and General Information This device may not cause harmful interference,Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy Phone Operation Portable Phone Operation and EME Exposure Antenna CareBody-Worn Operation Facilities Approved AccessoriesData Operation AircraftHearing Aids Other Medical DevicesFor Vehicles With an Air Bag Potentially Explosive AtmospheresAntennas Blasting Caps and AreasBatteries 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 coverDo This Taking Your Phone Apart To disassemble your phoneCharging the Battery CyclesReplacing the Battery Turning Your Phone On Power End keyDo This Press and hold P Press Making a CallEnding a Call Press End the callAnswer the call Answering a CallSeeing Your Phone Number Press See your phone numberUsing the Display About Your PhoneLow 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 Turn off your display backlight Extending Battery LifeBacklight uses power. To turn it off, see Avoid keypad-intense functionsMaking and Answering Calls Using Caller IDUsing Talk Secure Redialing a NumberSee the received calls list Returning Unanswered CallsCalling an Emergency Number Select a call to returnCancel the incoming call Canceling an Incoming CallPress Either volume key Turn off the alert Turning Off a Call AlertCalling With One-Touch Dial Calling With Speed DialCalling a Number In a Text Message Additional Calling Features Do This To CallUsing Call Waiting Using Features While On a CallMaking a Three-Way Call Additional On-Call Features Use these keys to move through the menu system Using the MenuNavigating to a Feature Left Soft KeyPrevious Selecting a Feature OptionTo go back to ScreenEntering Feature Information Indicates Press Cancel Press M Stored InformationFlashing Press Cursor 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 Character Chart Space @ & ~ ¿ ¡Press Number key Multiple times Enter the symbol at Using Symbol ModeSymbol Chart Press a numberEnter Words Using iTAP Software Predictive Text Entry Method¿ ¡ ~ ω = π ß σ $ £ ¥ θ # % * ξ ψ + x * / = # § Cursor location Enter the rest of the wordOr # Press Space is automaticallyEnter punctuation or other Enter Novel WordsPunctuation Characters as shownEnter Numbers CapitalizationDelete Letters and Words 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. SeeVoice messages. See SeeListen to your recorded Read and manage textUndelivered Create keypad shortcuts to menu features. SeeView all outgoing text Store and edit textUse 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. SeeNo in-call timer display Current callLock and unlock your phone. See Restrict incoming and outgoing calls. SeeDisplayed when You turn on your Phone Change the textAdjust the phone’s power Battery powerWrap around when it Usage characteristics toTimer Password, or credit cardReset all options back to For your displayView and adjust your phone’s network settings User-entered informationCar Settings Select the list Recent CallsViewing Received Calls or Dialed Calls Scroll to an entryOption Description Using the Notepad Viewing and Resetting Call TimersTimer Description Reset the time if available To view a call timerScroll to the timer you want\ Conﬁrm the resetViewing Entry Details Voice Name indicatorPhonebook Number orStoring a Phonebook Entry Enter InformationScroll to the number type Select TypeAvailable for email entries Select the number typeStoring a PIN Code with a Phone Number Complete Phonebook EntryCall to connect, then sends Insert a p pause characterYour phone dials Remaining digitsRecording a Voice Name For a Phonebook Entry Name Press Done Store the voice namePhonebook List Dialing a Phonebook EntryVoice Dial Editing a Phonebook Entry Deleting a Phonebook EntryChecking Phonebook Capacity Setting the Primary Number for a Phonebook EntrySet the primary number Sorting the Phonebook List Set the view preference Change view preferenceSelect the view preference To set an entry’s primary phone number, seeDatebook Week ViewDay View Event ViewAdding a Datebook Event Changing Event InformationCopying an Event Deleting an Event Radio Turning the Radio On and OffSelecting a Preset Tuning a StationStoring 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 Scroll to the message Following indicators show message status = unreadReading, Locking, or Deleting a Text Message = read = read and urgent f = read and lockedDelete the message Close the message Compose and send a replyText Msg Menu includes the following options Call the number in the messageStoring Sounds As you complete the steps below, note the following For more information about using sound ﬁles, see pages 99Sending a Text Message Select ToSelect numbers/addresses Number/address that youEnter manually Call listsSending 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 styleActivate and Deactivate Ringer IDs Change Style SettingsCustomizing a Ring Style Press Scroll to Ringer IDsCreate a Tone Set Ringer or Keypad VolumeCreating Alert Tones 100Key Display Description Enter NotesOctave Key Display Description Sharp ﬂatRest Lengths and Modiﬁers102 Do This Action Volume Control CharactersRepeat Characters 103Task Action 104Enter note ExamplePlay a Tone ﬂatEdit a Tone 106Download a Tone Setting RemindersDelete a Tone 107Select the reminder alert To turn off all reminders108 Creating a Shortcut ShortcutsStandard Shortcuts Do This Press M Enter the menu systemSelect a Shortcut From the List Using ShortcutsUse a Keypad Shortcut Do This Press S Scroll to the menu itemOr application BrowserStarting a Browser Session 111Interacting With Web Pages 112Calculating Numbers Calculator113 Function Description 114Store the exchange rate Converting CurrencyNumber keys Enter the exchange rate Perform the conversionGame Options GamesPlaying a Game 116Rules of the Game Blackjack117 Falling Numbers How to Play118 Press M to select the following options Game is over when you lose all of your creditsVideo Poker 119120 Customizing a Soft Key Function Adjusting Your SettingsReordering Menu Items 121TTY Operation Set TTY Mode122 Switch to TTY Mode During a Voice Call 123Automatic Answer Return to Voice ModeHands-Free Use 124Conﬁrm the setting Power-Off DelaySelect the feature Automatic Hands-FreeConﬁrm your selection Scroll to the time delayCharger Time Scroll to the charge timeData Calls Connecting Your Phone to an External DeviceSet Up a Cable Connection 127With the Motorola logo Attaching a Serial CablePlug the serial cable 128Attaching a USB Cable Install the SoftwareMaking a Data Call 129Receiving a Data Call Set Up Your Phone130 End the Data Connection Reset Normal Voice OperationTransfer the Data 131Security Assigning a New Code or Password132 If You Forget a Code or Password 133Set Your Phone to Lock Automatically Locking and Unlocking Your PhoneLock Your Phone Manually 134Unlock Your Phone Locking and Unlocking Your KeypadRestricting Calls Press Lock or unlock your keypadActivating Talk Secure 136Correctly? Service provider Is your battery TroubleshootingIs your phone Press M #. If you do not see Set up Question AnswerProblem Solution Nothing When I try toPressed HappenedSelected Rings evenThough StyleCalls My phone hasDrops Cannot hearMy battery CommandsPasswords, or Battery life 142With my ShortcutDoesn’t work Phone PluggedAttached When sendingWhy does My dataDisplay Says Browser butSays 145Scroll to MIN Programming InstructionsSubmit the security Keypad keys for Enter the new MIN Digit MINExit programming Store the new MIN147 Speciﬁc Absorption Rate Data 148149 Why the concern? 150What kinds of phones are in question? 151152 153 154 What is FDAs role concerning the safety of mobile phones? 155156 For additional information, see the following Web sites Where can I ﬁnd additional information?157 Devices and Radiological Health Food and Drug Administration FDA Center forFields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters 158What This Warranty Covers Warranty159 III. Who is Covered IV. What We Will Do to Correct Warranty ProblemsII. What the Period of Coverage Is 160Cellular All Products Paging How to Get Warranty ServiceCanada TTY Text TelephoneVI. What This Warranty Does Not Cover 162163 Contact with extreme heat, or spills of food or liquidVII. Some Other Limitations 164IX. State Law and Other Jurisdiction Rights VIII. Patent and Software Provisions165 North U.S. Highway Whittle Road Libertyville, IL USA Canada Motorola, Inc166 Online Product Registration Product RegistrationExport Law Assurances Thank you for choosing a Motorola productIndex 168Restricting 169Email, sending 74 Original 132 computer170 115 127-129 Factory settings, resettingIndicators Use 27Lock applications 57 keypad 57, 135 phone Making a call 25 master clear 61 master resetMissed call Menu43-51 121 Scroll featureNavigation key 39 network settings 61 notepad Deﬁned My telephone number 26, 38 My tonesViewing your own 55 voice dial Device Erase user-entered informationAttaching two numbers Redialing 174Phonebook Attaching two numbers Voice name indicator 68 PIN code175 Ringer 176Unlock Keypad 57, 135 phone Using Standby time, increasingText entry 177Voice key Recording a voice name Reminders, turning on/off Using 87-88 volume Earpiece178 Wireless Phone Safety Tips Safety is your most important call180 Wherever wireless phone service is available 181182