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Motorola V173 manual Playing a Note, Editing a Tone

Models: V173

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Press

To

Display

 

enter a half

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rest

 

 

enter a whole

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note G

 

Playing a Note

Entertainment

Find the Feature

Press

1 up or down

> Audio > My Tones

To

scroll to the tone you want to play

News and

2

 

 

open My Tones Menu

 

 

 

3

up or down

scroll to Play

 

 

 

 

4

SELECT (

)

select Play

The phone displays the playback meter and plays the tone.

5 Play (

)

play the tone again

or

 

 

CANCEL ( ) return to the my tones list

Editing a Tone

You cannot edit the standard alert tones included with your

phone. To edit a custom tone that you created:

Find the Feature

> Audio > My Tones

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V173 specifications

The Motorola V173, released in the early 2000s, represents a notable entry in the lineup of Motorola’s flip phones, which gained immense popularity for their compact design and functionality. This mobile phone was particularly appreciated for its sleek aesthetics and user-friendly interface, which catered to a broad market segment looking for a reliable and straightforward communication device.

One of the standout features of the Motorola V173 is its compact flip design, which enhances portability. When closed, the phone easily fits into pockets and bags, making it an ideal choice for users on the go. The device features a bright, colorful display that, although small compared to today's standards, offered adequate visibility for messaging and navigation.

Equipped with a digital keypad, the V173 provides an intuitive typing experience. The keys are well spaced, ensuring that texting and dialing are seamless, a crucial feature during an era when texting was becoming increasingly popular. Additionally, the phone supports various messaging options, including SMS and MMS, allowing users to send not only text but also images, albeit at lower resolutions than modern handsets.

The Motorola V173 also includes an integrated speakerphone, which is a convenient feature for hands-free communication. This allowed users to multitask by interacting with the phone while attending to other activities, like driving or cooking. Moreover, the phone's battery life was commendable, with users often able to enjoy several days of talk time before needing a recharge.

In terms of connectivity, the V173 supports 2G networks, which was standard for the time. Users could rely on this device for making calls and sending messages, ensuring that they stayed connected with friends and family. The phone also has basic photo capture capabilities, featuring a VGA camera, which could be seen as a novelty for users who wished to take quick snapshots.

Overall, the Motorola V173 delivered key attributes that resonated well with its target audience: reliability, usability, and compactness. While it lacks the advanced features of modern smartphones, the V173 illustrates the early 2000s design philosophy in mobile technology, focusing on essential communication without the distractions of apps or excessive functionalities. This phone remains a nostalgic symbol of simpler communication devices, appreciated by users for its straightforward and dependable performance.