Level 1-2 Service Manual
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Product OverviewThe Motorola W230/W388/W216/W231 features a global system for mobile communications
wireless interface technology. It also features a simplified icon and graphical user interface
(UI) for easier operation in addition to short message service text messaging (SMS), speed
dialing, quick dialing, an alarm, a calculator, games, and an address book.
The telephones are made of polycarbonate plastic. The display and speaker, as well as the 21-
key keypad, transceiver printed circuit board (PCB), microphone, charger and headphone
connectors, and power button are contained within Bar form-factor housing. The User-
replaceable 940 mAh Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery provide up to 250~500 Mins of talk time
with up to 150~300 Hours of standby time. The phone accepts 1.8V/3V mini subscriber
identity module (SIM) cards that fit into the SIM holder next to the battery. These telephones
feature a 128 x 128 pixel color graphics display and an internal antenna.
Features
W230/W388/W216/W231 telephones use advanced, self-contained, sealed, custom integrated
circuits to perform the complex functions required for GSM communication. Aside from the
space and weight advantage, microcircuits enhance basic reliability, simplify maintenance, and
provide a wide variety of operational functions.
Features available in this family of telephones include:
• A 128 x 128 pixel color graphics display
• Internal antenna
• Lower voltage technology that provides increased standby and talk times
• Extended GSM (EGSM) channels
• Display animation
• VibraCall® vibrating alert
• 5-Way navigation key
• SIM Toolkit™ Class 2 (STK) (Network, subscription and SIM card or service provider
dependent feature. Not available in all areas.)
• Backlight
• Speed-, Quick- and One-Touch dialing
• Call Forwarding and Holding
• Customized Menus
• Personal management tools calculator with currency converter, and clock with date
• Other features