Using Lock/Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Road Map for Lock Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Activating Voice Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Locking/Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Activating Priority Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Viewing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Restricting Call Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Resetting All Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Clearing All Stored Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Customizing Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Road Map for Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Activating Pager Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Viewing Your Own Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Switching Between Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Reviewing Feature Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Activating Automatic Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . 91 Activating Multiple Key Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Deactivating Open to Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Activating Automatic Answer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Selecting Battery Options—Status Light . . . . . 94 Displaying System Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Selecting Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Selecting a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Road Map for Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Selecting a Non-Public Network . . . . . . . . . . 101

Selecting a Public Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Specifying a Default Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Viewing All Non-Public Networks . . . . . . . . . 103

Using the Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Road Map for Message Center . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Voice Mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Dialing Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Reading Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Editing the Voice Mail Number . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Setting the Scrolling Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Motorola StarTAC specifications Using Lock/Security Features

StarTAC specifications

The Motorola StarTAC, released in 1996, is widely regarded as the first truly "compact" mobile phone and a significant innovation in mobile telecommunication technology. Its clamshell design set it apart from its predecessors, allowing users to easily carry it in a pocket while protecting the keypad and screen. This design not only enhanced portability but also delivered a unique aesthetic appeal that became iconic.

One of the standout features of the StarTAC was its lightweight construction, weighing approximately 145 grams, which was remarkably light for a mobile phone at the time. The dimensions of the device made it one of the smallest mobile phones available, measuring just 3.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches. The StarTAC’s size and style contributed to its popularity among business professionals and fashion-forward individuals alike.

In terms of technology, the Motorola StarTAC operated on the first-generation (1G) analog network. This was one of the earliest mobile technologies available, offering basic voice call capabilities but lacking data transmission services. It utilized Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) to manage calls, allowing multiple users to share the same frequency without interference. The analog technology provided high-quality voice clarity, which was a significant improvement over radio communication systems.

The device featured a limited but functional monochrome LCD display, which indicated signal strength, battery life, and caller ID. Additionally, the StarTAC was equipped with a customizable ringtone feature, allowing users to choose from a variety of pre-set tones, adding a personal touch to the mobile experience.

Battery life was another highlight, with the capacity to provide up to 100 hours of standby time and around 30 to 60 minutes of talk time, which was sufficient for users of that era. The phone's battery could be swapped, ensuring that users could replace it easily as needed.

User-friendly and intuitive, the Motorola StarTAC also offered features like voice dialing and a caller ID function, which were quite innovative during its time. Its combination of style, portability, and reliable performance made the StarTAC a trendsetter that paved the way for future mobile phone designs and technologies. The StarTAC is not just a phone; it is a historical landmark in the evolution of mobile communication, demonstrating how innovation can reshape user experience and interaction.