Welcome, Power Key, Menu Key, Voice Key

Welcome

Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola V290 GSM wireless phone.

Headset Jack Insert headset accessory for hands-free use.

Left Soft Key Perform functions identified by left display prompt.

Power Key

& End Key Turn phone on & off, end phone calls, exit menu system.

Volume Key Adjust earpiece &

ringer volume.

Shortcut Key Quick access to shortcut in idle display

Microphone

Connector Port

Insert charger.

Menu Key

Right Soft Key Perform functions identified by right display prompt.

Send Key Send & answer calls, view recent dialed calls list.

Voice Key

Record voice notes, phonebook & shortcut names.

Alphanumeric keys Type letters & numbers using these keys.

4-Way Navigation Key Scroll through menus & lists, set feature values.

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Motorola V290 manual Welcome, Power Key, Menu Key, Voice Key

Contents

Start Here Page Voice Key Power KeyWelcome Menu Key United States Motorola, IncSoftware Copyright Notice Action Menu Map Message Tools Main Menu-Icon Display Main Menu-Text Display Initial Setup Settings Menu Contents Page Page Monitoring Battery Charge External Antenna Care Safety and General Information Data Operation Approved AccessoriesPhone Operation Body-Worn Operation Hearing Aids AircraftMedical Devices Pacemakers For Vehicles With an Air Bag Potentially Explosive AtmospheresBlasting Caps and Areas Batteries ChargersDefinition Repetitive Motion Injuries What’s in the Box? Optional FeaturesOptional Accessories Getting Started Installing the SIM Card Installing the BatteryYou must install and charge the battery to use your phone Shown, and push down Slide the battery Charging the Battery Battery Use Rechargeable batteries that power this Open your phone Press and hold P to turn on the phone Turning Your Phone On and OffTurning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone Off Press Adjusting VolumePress the volume key up or down to Making a Call Nor Answer the call Answer + End the call and hang up Answering a CallChanging the Call Alert Viewing Your Phone Number Getting Started Learning to Use Your Phone Using the DisplaySee page 1 for a basic phone diagram Menu Indicator Soft Key Labels Find the Feature M Messages Inbox Using MenusSelecting a Menu Feature Selecting a Feature Option Entering Feature Information Entering TextGeneral Text Entry Rules Using Capitalization Entering PunctuationDeleting Letters and Words Using Tap Method Choosing a Text Entry MethodPress To Character Chart Use iTAP Software Predictive Text Entry MethodYou can enter these characters with the tap method Entering Novel Words Entering Words To enter numbers in a text screen Using the Numeric Entry MethodUsing the Symbol Text Entry Method See the Symbol Chart below @ \ ¿ ¡ ~ $ £ ¥ # % + x * / = # § Using the External DisplaySymbol Chart Including battery and network Unlocking Your Phone Find the FeatureLocking and Unlocking Your Phone Locking Your Phone Manually Changing a Code, PIN, or Password Setting Your Phone to Lock AutomaticallyTo lock your phone every time you turn it off Keypad keys Enter your security code If You Forget a Code, PIN, or PasswordGo to the unlock code bypass Screen Storing Your Name and Phone Number Setting Up Your PhoneSetting the Time and Date Setting a Ring Style Answer Options menu includes Setting Answer OptionsStyle Select the ring style Setting a Wallpaper Image Setting a Screen Saver Image Extend battery life Setting Display ContrastSetting Display Color Adjusting the Backlight View the dialed calls list Calling FeaturesChanging the Active Line Redialing a Number Using Automatic Redial Using Caller IDIncoming Calls Outgoing Calls Canceling an Incoming CallCancel the incoming call Calling an Emergency Number Viewing Recent Calls Dialing International Numbers Option Description Returning an Unanswered CallCall the entry’s number Tip Press and hold Nfor Special character Using the NotepadMissed Calls, where X is the number of missed calls Attach a number or insert a PressTo Attaching a NumberCalling with Speed Dial Calling with 1-Touch Dial To enter the voicemail number Using VoicemailStoring Your Voicemail Number Listening to a Voicemail Message Using Call Waiting Switch between callsAnswer the new call Press Hold the call When you have 2 calls on linePress Switch between calls Putting a Call On Hold Setting Up the Message Inbox Setting DescriptionMessages and Chat Sent Sending a Text Message Phonebook Animation, sound, vcard, orVcalendar Select numbers from Quick Note Menu can include the following options Perform other proceduresSending a Quick Note Text Message Scroll to the quick note Select the item type Inserting Pictures and Ring Tones in a Text MessageInserting a Picture or Ring Tone Can insert Scroll to the desired item Find the Feature M Message Outbox Viewing the Status of Sent Text MessagesViewing or Deleting an Inserted File Receiving a Text Message Access the Message menu Downloading Pictures and Ring Tones Storing a Picture or Animation FileStore Play the ring tone Storing a Ring ToneScroll to Store Only Select the option Reading Information Service Messages Setting Up the Information Services Message Inbox You want to accept cell Receiving an Information Services MessageLang1 setting. Lang1 is Sounds an alert. If the phone is not idle when a Using Chat Start a Chat SessionSelect a number from Press Using the Chat Menu Using the Chat Log Responding to Chat Ending a Chat Session Open the Chat MenuScroll to End Chat Viewing Entry Details Setting Up Your Phonebook Creating a Phonebook Entry Entering InformationTo create or edit a phonebook entry Completing the Phonebook Entry Recording a Voice Name for a Phonebook Entry Storing a PIN Code With a Phone Number Dialing a Phonebook Entry Editing a Phonebook Entry Phonebook ListVoice Dial Deleting a Phonebook Entry Multiple Entries Under the Same NameScroll to Delete Copying Entries Between the Phone and SIM Card Copying a Single EntryCopying All Entries All entries Checking Phonebook Capacity Select the list Setting 1-Touch Dial PreferenceBegin changing the setting Scroll to the desired list Find the Feature M More Ring Styles Style Detail Personalizing Your PhonePersonalizing a Ring Style Setting Ringer or Keypad Volume Find the Feature M More Ring StylesActivating Ringer ID To turn off all reminders Setting RemindersPersonalizing Display Text Chat message that you have received Select the menu view Setting the Menu ViewPersonalizing Soft Keys and Menu Icons Scroll to Icons or List Scroll to Scroll Up Setting the Menu LanguageResetting All Options Clearing All Stored Information Creating and Using Shortcuts Standard Shortcuts Creating a ShortcutTask Shortcut Using a Keypad Shortcut Selecting a Shortcut From the ListEditing or Deleting a Shortcut Shortcut Menu can include the following options Getting More Out Of Your Phone Making a Conference CallForwarding Calls Setting Up or Canceling Call Forwarding Checking Call Forwarding Status Find the Feature M Settings SecurityKeypad keys Enter your call barring Password Barring Calls Using Fixed Dialing Using the Fixed Dial ListTurning Fixed Dialing On or Off You can set Dtmf tones to Long, Short, or Off Using Service DialingUsing Dtmf Tones Activating Dtmf Tones Sending Dtmf Tones View and Reset Call TimersUsing the Keypad Monitoring Phone Use Timer Description Using a Timer During a Call Viewing and Managing Cost TrackersCost Tracker Description Cost tracker You reset this cost trackerYou can reset this value Cost option or advice of charge Finding a New Network Adjusting Network SettingsFind the Feature M Settings Network New Network Viewing the Current Registered Network Changing Network Setup Values Find the Feature M Settings NetworkListing All Networks Is found Setting Preferred NetworksNetwork search Type options Speed Description Networks Accessing the Preferred Network ListAdding an Entry to the Preferred Network List Browse available or known 102 Adjusting Service TonesEditing a Preferred Network List Entry Deleting a Preferred Network List Entry Setting the Call Drop Alert Setting Gprs Auto Attach103 Monitoring Battery Charge To view a detailed battery charge meter104 105 Personal Organizer FeaturesFind the Feature M Tools Datebook Datebook 106 Month ViewView Datebook Details Press Mto view more options Day View Event View107 108 Add a Datebook Event 109 Changing Event Information Displays the Date field Find the Feature M Tools Datebook 110Copying an Event Deleting an Event 111 Viewing and Dismissing an Event Reminder Find the Feature M Alarm Clock Alarm ClockChanging the Datebook Setup Setting the Alarm 113 Turning Off the AlarmFind the Feature M Tools Calculator Calculator Calculating Numbers Function Description114 Converting Currency Perform the conversion115 116 SecurityLocking the SIM Card Unblock the SIM Card PIN Code Card Unblock the SIM Card PIN2 CodeCode Digits in length Open the PIN2 Unblocking editor118 Or application News EntertainmentMicro-Browser Starting a Micro-Browser Session Interacting With Web Pages Downloading Pictures and Ring Tones120 Storing a Picture or Animation File Storing a Ring Tone121 Event alert Selecting or Creating a Proxy SettingFor more information about using sound files, see pages 57 An alert Gprs access point name Name of the WAP service Provider User name for primary CSD Number123 124 Turning a Background Micro-Browser Session On or Off Setting Service PreferencesSelect the setting Running the Micro-Browser in the Background Downloading Pictures GamesViewing Images Launching a Game Message. Edit To perform other proceduresScroll to the picture Short message editor Creating Ring Tones Creating a Tone128 Keypad keys Enter a name for the tone OK + Store the name Entering NotesMenu, then scroll to Select Save 130 Lengths and ModifiersKey Description Display Lengthen note Shorten note Rest Sharp 131 Length SettingOctave Setting Octave 132 Default setting for a new note is octaveTask Action Insert a rest Enter 1 or more rests Characters as needed 133 Playing a ToneEditing a Tone Press Scroll to the custom tone 134 Deleting a ToneRenaming a Tone Scroll to the custom tone Download a Ring Tone Send Ring Tones135 Question Answer Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Unlock code See Feature 138Display Obtain the PIN Unblocking Key Receive calls Not ringLow tone Cannot send Phone My phone hasCannot hear Others on my Not send CommandsPasswords, or Battery life? 141 Launched You may be in an area without Micro-browser Shows Internet access Network Not AvailableCentimeters from your mouth A normal tone of voice 143 Specific Absorption Rate Data Cenelec is a European Union standards body 144 Index Answering a call 24, 39 appointments. See145 146 147 Java applications 126 joystick Key End 1, 23 148 My tones Network settings 98 notepad 48 number International access code Redialing149 Picture downloading 60, 120 inserting in message Managing Reminders Chat message 68 datebook 108, 111 defined150 Setting 23 Ring tone Creating151 Voice key Inserting in message 55 Speed dial number, setting 72 usingText Block cursor 28 character chart 31 entering Flashing cursor 153 Dialing a number 75 illustration 1 recording a voice name 154 Page Motorola.com 8988485L61-0