Using the Feature Menu

Alternate in

 

 

 

 

Display

Feature

Page

(as shipped from

 

 

factory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Minute Beep

 

OnEM<in and

Phone emits a tone ten

24

tM<rOFF

seconds before the end of

 

 

 

each minute during a call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic Display Timer

 

indiu

and

Displays the accumulated time

38

tM<rOFF

in minutes and seconds during

 

 

 

and after a call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distinctive Ringer

 

ringEr

and

Allows you to select from 9

25

ringer styles to distinguish

StYLE

1-9

your phone’s ringer from other

 

 

 

 

 

 

phones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic Answer

 

Auto

and

Automatic answer allows

 

phone to answer calls

24

AnSrOFF

automatically, without pressing

 

 

 

 

 

 

SND .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multiple Key Answer

 

M< kEY and

Allows you to answer an

25

incoming call by pressing any

AnSrOFF

key (keypad cover must be

 

 

 

 

 

 

open).

 

 

 

 

 

Auto

and

Auto Lock

 

Locks phone each time phone

40

LockOFF

is turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Motorola MicroTAC owner manual One Minute Beep, Distinctive Ringer, Automatic Answer, Multiple Key Answer, Auto Lock

MicroTAC specifications

The Motorola MicroTAC, introduced in 1989, is an iconic mobile phone that set the stage for the evolution of modern cellular technology. Known for its innovative design, the MicroTAC was one of the first truly portable mobile phones, demonstrating how far telecommunications had come since the bulky models of earlier decades.

One of the standout features of the MicroTAC was its flip design, which allowed the phone to be compact when closed and easy to carry. When opened, the phone revealed a numeric keypad and a small monochrome display, which provided essential functions and caller ID information. This flip mechanism not only contributed to its portability but also protected the keypad and screen from damage when not in use.

The MicroTAC was notable for its lightweight plastic casing, which made it significantly lighter than its contemporaries. Weighing just under 250 grams, it was a remarkable feat of engineering at the time. The phone had a unique “antenna-in-handle” design, which contributed to its sleek appearance while also optimizing signal reception. This innovation was part of Motorola’s effort to make mobile communication accessible and convenient.

In terms of battery life, the MicroTAC featured a rechargeable NiCd battery that provided several hours of talk time. While modern smartphones boast days of battery life, the MicroTAC was considered admirable for its time, allowing users the freedom to communicate on the go without frequent recharges.

The Motorola MicroTAC operated on analog networks, specifically using the Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS). This technology allowed for a clearer voice transmission and was crucial in the early days of mobile communication, enabling users to connect in various environments where fixed lines were impractical.

Additionally, the MicroTAC boasted features like call waiting, auto redial, and a phone book capable of storing multiple contacts—a considerable leap forward from earlier mobile devices.

Despite its simplicity compared to modern smartphones, the Motorola MicroTAC laid the groundwork for future mobile technologies and design principles. Its combination of portability, innovative engineering, and user-friendly features solidified Motorola's reputation as a leader in telecommunications. The MicroTAC remains a nostalgic symbol of the early mobile telephony era and a testament to the foundational technologies that paved the way for today's devices.