Using Your Phone as a Modem | Motorola I580 manual

Advanced Calling Features

Using Your Phone as a Modem

Note: Contact your SouthernLINC Wireless sales representative for more information on this feature.

You can use your phone as a modem with a laptop, handheld device, or desktop computer. In order to use your phone as a modem, you must create either a wired or wireless connection between your phone and the other device.To connect your phone wirelessly, you must have a Bluetooth adapter for the other device. To create a wired connection, use a data cable.

Connecting with a Data Cable

To use a data cable to connect your phone to a laptop, handheld device, or desktop computer:

1Open the connector cover.

connector cover

2With the phone’s display facing up, insert a data cable’s connector into the accessory connector, until you hear a click.

3Insert the data plug into the data port of the other device.

Connecting with Bluetooth

To use your phone as a modem via Bluetooth, the laptop, handheld device, or desktop computer you want to connect to must have a Bluetooth adapter installed.

Check that the adapter is properly installed, and then follow the specific instructions outlined in the device’s user guide to connect the device to your phone.

About Data Transfer Modes

When used as a modem, your phone has these data transfer modes:

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Motorola I580 manual Using Your Phone as a Modem, Connecting with a Data Cable, Connecting with Bluetooth

Contents

@NNTN6776A@ Page Important Notice Please Read Prior to Using Your Phone Page Contents Contacts Entering Text 112 108125 131 129144 152 177 164172 179 Disposal of your Mobile Telephone 192194 195 Viii Declaration of Conformity Page Getting Started Getting Started Locating Your SIM Card BatteryRemoving the Battery Door Locating Your SIM Card Inserting the Battery Charging the Battery Battery Charger BatteryCharging Times Removing the Battery Activating ServicePowering On and Off Battery Use and Maintenance Enabling Over-the-Air Security When You Power On For the First TimeEnabling Over-the-Air Security Display Finding Your Phone Number and Linc IDPhone Basics Text Area OK Key Display OptionsMenus and Lists Menu Key Messages Call TimersBluetooth Call Forward Status Icons Quick Access to Main Menu ItemsOpqrSignal Strength More bars next Phone In Use Your phone is active on a phone call Entering Numbers From the Keypad Using the Memory CardAudio Player The audio player is active Changing the PIN SIM Card SecurityEntering the PIN SIM Card Security Unblocking the PIN Turning the PIN Requirement On and OffSelect Unblock PIN Inserting and Removing Your SIM Card Switching SIM CardsInserting Your SIM Card Removing Your SIM Card Antenna AntennaOpen the SIM card holder Close the SIM card holder Accessories For More Information InstantLINC Mobile to Mobile Calls Making CallsPhone Calls With the Flip Open InstantLINC Mobile to Mobile Calls Receiving CallsPhone Calls Making Calls Choosing a Number to Call Using a Voice NameChoosing a Number to Call Missed Phone Calls Using SpeakerphoneUsing Speed Dial and Turbo Dial Redialing the Last Number Using Mute Using MuteMaking Emergency Phone Calls Using LINCaround LINCaroundSM Talk Range Channels and CodesExiting LINCaround Select Exit LINCaround LINCaroundSM Making and Receiving Code Calls in LINCaroundReceive All Select Receive All Making a Private LINCaround Call Private LINCaround CallsPrivate Only Receiving a Private LINCaround Call Using Direct Launch Making Emergency Calls While in LINCaroundSM ModeSetup Options Ending a Private LINCaround Call Setup Options Using State ToneLA Options Sending Call Alerts Using the Call Alert QueueCall Alerts Receiving Call Alerts Responding to Call Alerts in the Queue Viewing Call AlertsViewing Date and Time Deleting Call Alerts Calls and Call Alerts Recent CallsViewing the Recent Calls List Choosing Picture View or List View Linc Feature Items in InstantLINC Mobile to Mobile Calls Linc Feature Items in InstantLINC Mobile to Mobile Calls Recent Calls Contact Information From Other PhonesMessages Delete Messages Clear the Picture PicturesDatebook Events Store Events to Datebook Storing Items to Contacts My Info From Other Phones Select Delete All Deleting ItemsMaking Calls From the Recent Calls List Deleting Items With the Flip Closed Fax ContactsMobile Phone number Pager Creating Entries Accessing ContactsContacts Assigning a Ring Tone or Picture Creating Entries Assigning a Speed Dial Number or Voice Name Storing Numbers FasterSelect Store Number Viewing the Contacts List Editing EntriesViewing Entries Selecting an Entry Viewing Details of a Number or Address Viewing More DetailsSearching for a Name Viewing a Large Picture Showing Only Linc IDs and Talkgroups Deleting EntriesChecking Capacity Delete an Entry Making Calls From Contacts Creating Pauses and WaitsInternational Numbers While Viewing the Contacts List Accessing Contacts with GSM Phones Accessing Contacts with GSM PhonesAfter Selecting an Entry Call Forwarding Forwarding All Calls Forwarding Missed Calls Turning Off Call ForwardingTurning Off Call Forwarding Viewing Call Forwarding Settings Call Forwarding Select In Call Setup Call Waiting Advanced Calling FeaturesSwitching Between Calls Call Waiting Putting a Call on Hold, Making a Second Call Putting a Call on HoldCalling 2 People Merging 2 Calls into a 3-Way Call Making International Calls Setting Flip ActionsCreating Pauses and Waits While Dialing For Answering Calls Making Group Calls Group CallsJoining a Talkgroup Receiving Group Calls Call Timers Call TimersTurning off Group Calls Connecting with Bluetooth Using Your Phone as a ModemConnecting with a Data Cable About Data Transfer Modes Features for the Hearing Impaired Features for the Hearing ImpairedMaking TTY Calls Select In Call Setup TTY Type Turning On the TTY FeatureChoosing a Mode Changing the TTY Baud Rate If Your Hearing Aid Is Equipped With a Telecoil Using Your Phone With a Hearing AidChoosing Your Hearing Air Setting Optimize Your Handset Orientation Memo Select Store to Contacts Setting Your Phone to Vibrate Ring Tones Viewing Ring Tone Assignments Ring and VibrateAssigning Ring Tones to Contacts Ring Tones Deleting Custom Ring Tones Downloading More Ring Tones About DRM Ring TonesManaging Memory Downloading More Ring Tones Ring Tones Entering Text Using Word ModeEntering a Word Special Function Keys Messages Setting Notification OptionsMessage Notifications Message Center Messages Receiving a Message Accessing Voice Mail From the Message CenterVoice Mail Messages Sending Unanswered Calls to Voice Mail Text Messaging Setting UpSelect Text Msg Setup Select Signature Select Srvc Cntr No Creating and Sending Messages Reading from the Message CenterReading from the Message Center Beginning Messages From the Recent Calls List Using Quick NotesUnder Cancel. -or Beginning Messages From the Idle Screen Deleting Sent Messages Using DraftsResending Messages Locking and Unlocking Sent Messages Unlocking a Message Sorting MessagesSelect Sort and Order Using a Memory Card File Name Rules Using a Memory CardFolder Structure File Formats Inserting the Memory Card Using the Memory Card With Your PhoneUsing the Memory Card With Your Phone Formatting a New Card Setting Your Phone’s Storage Preference Removing the Memory Card Setting Up the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card With Your ComputerWhat Is Your Computer’s Operating System? Using the Memory Card With Your Computer Using a Memory Card More information, Hints, and Tips Other Memory Cards Compatible With Your PhoneRemoving the Memory Card From Memory Card Reader Other Memory Cards Compatible With Your Phone Camera Accessing the CameraTaking Pictures Setting Picture Options Taking Pictures Assigning to Contacts More Actions for Captured PicturesCamera Recording Videos Setting as WallpaperSetting Video Options Recording Videos Video Length Changing Storage PreferenceVideo Size Select Memory Card Store Media Select Camera Setup Accessing the Media CenterAccessing the Media Center Customizing the Camera Managing Memory Choosing Thumbnail View or List View Media CenterViewing the Media Center Select Plain List View or Thumbnail List View Filtering by Media Type Setting FilteringKeeping the Last Filter Setting Media Center Sorting by Time or Name Accessing Items ListedForward Locked Items Forward Locked Items Pictures DRM ItemsViewing Playing VideosPictures Stored on the Memory Card Videos Audio Recordings Select Assign As Ringer Rules for Assigning Ring Tones Renaming ItemsLocking Items Renaming Items Deleting an Item Copying and Moving ItemsDeleting All Items Accessing the Audio Player Changing Storage Preference Media Center Playing Audio Files Audio PlayerExiting the Audio Player From the Main Menu Pause and Resume Adjusting the VolumeHow Your Audio Files Are Organized Skip to Next and Skip to Previous Searching By First Letter Playing a List and Using Repeat and ShuffleSearching By First Letter Working With Playlists Setting RepeatSetting Shuffle Creating a Playlist Reordering a Playlist Editing a PlaylistWorking With Playlists Reordering Playlists Removing Audio FilesDeleting Playlists Deleting Audio Files Using the Favorites PlaylistDeleting Audio Files Setting the Equalizer Setting Audio and Visual OptionsChoosing a Theme Select Turn On Visuals Setting Audio and Visual OptionsViewing Visuals Select Turn Off Visuals Understanding DRM Status Icons Installing ItemsDigital Rights Management Sharing Items Tell-A-Friend Managing DRM ItemsGifting Viewing License Information About Expired Items Renewing DRM LicensesDeleting Items Select License Info 111 Using Linc Features Linc Feature Icons Beginning a Message and Choosing a Recipient Select Use Linc Features Linc MessageLinc Messages Linc Messages Using Linc Features Creating and Sending a Messages Sending a Picture During a Call Linc PicturesReceiving Messages Linc Pictures Taking a Picture to Send Press m. Select Use Linc Features Linc PictureStarting a Call by Sending a Picture Sending a Stored Picture Select Linc Picture From the Camera or Media CenterFrom the Linc Manager Declining a Picture Receiving a PictureAccepting a Picture Clearing a Picture From The Display Sending a Datebook Event During a Call Select Use Linc Features Linc EventLinc Events Linc Events Sending a Datebook Event From Linc Manager Receiving a Datebook Events Sending a Datebook Event From DatebookSelect Send via PTT Starting a Call by Sending My Info Linc My InfoSending Information During a Call Receiving My Info Sent to You Linc Contact Linc ContactStarting a Call by Sending Information From Contacts or the Recent Calls List Receiving Contact Information Sent to You Linc Manager Accessing Linc Features From Linc ManagerTurning Linc Features On and Off Changing the Quick Notes List Linc Manager Setting One Touch PTTSetting the PTT Button to Call an Assigned Private ID Select Last Call Setting My Info Sending Option Setting My Info Sending OptionSetting the One Touch PTT to Any Other Option Turning Off One Touch PTT Configure Linc My Info Auto Send Automatic Sending Viewing My Info My InfoEditing My Info My Info Datebook Viewing Datebook Datebook Creating EventsNavigating Datebook Select Go To Today Creating Events Assigning More Options Editing EventsDeleting Events Select Ring Tone For Events With Java Applications Receiving RemindersMaking Calls From Datebook and Datebook Reminders Receiving Reminders Making Calls From Datebook Customizing Datebook SetupMaking Calls From Datebook Reminders Customizing Datebook Setup Running Applications Installing ApplicationsJava Applications Suspending Applications Downloading Applications Resuming ApplicationsEnding Applications About DRM Java Applications Shortcuts on the Main Menu Select DeinstallDeleting Applications Java Applications Java Applications and GPS Enabled Java Applications and GPS EnabledSetting Privacy for All Java Applications Personalize Menu Options Add/Remove Apps. -or Granting or Denying Permission Setting Privacy for Each Java Application Select Permissions Understanding Bluetooth Access Settings BluetoothBluetooth Setting Voice Dialing Setting Your Phone for BluetoothTurning Bluetooth On or Off Setting Your Phone for Bluetooth Setting a Find Me Duration Accessing BluetoothMaking a Bluetooth Connection Sharing Your Phone’s Bluetooth Address Making a Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth BondsDiscovering Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth PINs Using Bluetooth During a Call Connecting to a Stored DeviceDisconnecting From a Device Viewing Device Details Setting Device DetailsEditing Device Access Settings Editing Device Names Sending Contacts Select BluetoothSending Contacts, Datebook Events and Pictures Sending Datebook Events Sending Pictures Canceling TransfersReceiving Items Viewing and Storing Received Items Important Things to Keep in Mind GPS EnabledMind Important Things to Keep in Mind GPS Enabled Making an Emergency Call Viewing Your Approximate Location Viewing Your Approximate Location Enhancing GPS Performance Setting Privacy Options Setting Privacy Options Using GPS with Map Software Setting the GPS PIN Security Feature Software Compatibility Using GPS with Map SoftwareGetting Started Set Nmea OUT to On Set Nmea OUT to Off Viewing Voice Records Voice RecordsCreating Voice Records Locking Voice Records Playing Voice RecordsLabeling Voice Records Phone in a Call Deleting All Voice Records Deleting Voice RecordsDeleting a Voice Record Deleting Voice Records Changing the Look of Your Phone Setting the VolumeCustomizing Your Phone Wallpaper Setting the Backlight Setting Text SizeSetting the Menu View Changing the Look of Your Phone Temporarily Turning Off Transmissions Using SettingsCustomizing Your Phone Phone Calls Features Display/Info FeaturesUsing Settings InstantLINC Features Personalize Features Volume Features Voice Playback Security Features Advanced Features 171 Profiles Switching ProfilesViewing Profiles Surveillance Profile How Changing Settings Affects ProfilesSelect Setup Temp Profile Car Profile Profiles Temporary ProfilesStoring a Temporary Profile Select Store As New Editing Profiles Setting Call FilteringCreating Profiles Deleting Profiles 176 Shortcuts Using a ShortcutCreating a Shortcut Deleting Shortcuts Editing a ShortcutShortcuts Using a Remote PTT Button Using a HeadsetUsing a Bluetooth Headset Attaching a Headset Using a Headset Understanding Status Messages Status Message Description Messages Understanding Status Messages Provider New device is trying to bond with RF Operational Characteristics Safety and General InformationPortable Radio Product Operation and EME Exposure Body-worn operation Phone OperationTwo-way radio operation Portable Radio Product Operation and EME Exposure Safety and General Information Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility Medical Devices Operational Warnings Blasting Caps and Areas Cleaning and Drying ConsiderationsOperational Cautions For Phones With Music Players Accessory Safety Information Accessory Safety Information Hearing Aid Compatibility Hearing Aid Compatibility 193 Caring for Environment by Recycling Disposal of your Mobile Telephone and AccessoriesCaring for the Environment by Recycling Products as defined One 1 year from Above What Does this Warranty Cover?Accessories as One 1 year from Defined above First consumer Motorola Limited Warranty What is not covered? Exclusions TTY-877-483-2840 198 Patent and Trademark Information Numerics IndexIndex 116 109 Email 39, 41 78, 86, 97 MP3 files 10, 75, 97, 99, 106 see also audio player Contacts 39, 40, 41, 44, 84 187 206 Driving Safety Tips Driving Safety Tips