Motorola TX500 User manual

MOTOROLA TX500

1Congratulations
Congratulations
The MOTOROLA TX500 car speakerphone delivers
handsfree conversation in a sleek design. The
speakerphone is perfect for receiving and making calls
wirelessly via Bluetooth® from your phone.
•Drive safely with wireless control of phone calls;
•Simultaneously connect with two phones;
•Hear voice prompts for calls, battery level, and other
functions.
We’ve crammed all of the main features of your
speakerphone into this handy guide, and in a matter of
minutes we’ll show you just how easy your
speakerphone is to use.
So go on, check it out.
More information
On the web: www.motorola.com/support
Caution: Before using your speakerphone for the
first time, please read the important Safety,
Regulatory & Legal information at the back of this
guide.

2Your speakerphone
Your speakerphone
the important parts
Mute
Button
Speaker
Volume
Up
Volume
Down
Call Button/
Status Light
Microphone
Power Switch
MicroUSB
Charging
Connector

3Charge it
Charge it
let’s get you up and running
You can use your speakerphone while unplugged or
plugged into the charger.
Note: Your battery is designed to last the life of your
product. It should only be removed by a recycling
facility. Any attempt to remove or replace your battery
will damage your speakerphone.
Battery Charge Status
Red, Purple = charging
Blue= fully charged

4Basics
Basics
a few essentials to get your started
Install it
Turn it on & off
sun visor
ONOFF

5Pair & connect
Pair & connect
connect and go
Note: The voice prompts are only in English.
Pair & connect with your phone
1Turn off any Bluetooth devices previously paired
with your speakerphone.
2Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your phone.
3Turn on your speakerphone (see “Turn it on & off”
on page 4).
The status light becomes steady blue to indicate the
speakerphone is in discoverable mode and you hear
“ready to pair”.
4Follow the voice prompts to connect your phone to
your speakerphone.
Note: If prompted for the passkey, enter 0000.
When your speakerphone successfully pairs with
your phone, the status light flashes in blue and
purple and you hear “phone 1 connected”.
For daily use, make sure your speakerphone is turned
on, and your phone’s Bluetooth feature is on. Your
speakerphone and phone will connect automatically.

6Pair & connect
Pair & connect a second phone
1Turn off the first phone and any other Bluetooth
devices previously paired with your speakerphone.
2Turn your speakerphone off.
3Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your phone.
4Turn on your speakerphone.
The status light becomes steady in blue and you
hear “ready to pair”.
5Follow the voice prompts to connect your phone to
your speakerphone.
Note: If prompted for the passkey, enter 0000.
When your speakerphone successfully pairs with
your phone, the status light flashes in blue and
purple and you hear “phone 2 connected”.
To connect both phones, turn them on and then turn
your speakerphone off and on. When you hear “phone
1 connected”, and “phone 2 connected”, your
speakerphone is ready to go.
Test your connection
1Make sure your speakerphone is on.
2On your phone, dial a phone number and press the
Call/Send key.
You hear ringing on the speakerphone when
successful.

7Calls
Calls
it’s good to talk
Note:
Some features are phone/network dependent.
Note: The voice prompts are only in English.
To...
answer call Press Call .
ignore call Press and hold Volume Up or
Volume Down until you hear a
tone.
make a voice
dial call Press Call and follow prompts.
redial last call Press and hold Call until you
hear a tone and follow prompts.
mute or
unmute a call Press Mute and you hear
“mute on” or “mute off” . The
mute light is solid red while muted.
answer
second
incoming call
Press Call . Current call is
placed on hold.
reject second
incoming call Press Volume Up or Volume Down .
end a call Press Call . If a call is on hold, it
is resumed.

8Talk time
Talk time
check your chat time
Press both Volume buttons while not on a call.
To save battery power, turn off the speakerphone
when not using it for an extended time.
Note: The voice prompts are only in English.
if light
shows... you hear...
red
“battery is low”
purple “battery is medium”
blue “battery is high”

9Status light
Status light
know your speakerphone
If status light
shows... your speakerphone is...
three blue flashes powering on
steady blue in pairing/connect mode
rapid blue/purple
flashes connected to your phone
quick blue flash receiving a call on phone 1,
or making a call on either
phone
quick purple flash receiving a call on phone 2
slow blue pulse on a call
slow blue flash in standby (not on a
call—connected to one
phone)
slow purple flash in standby (not on a
call—connected to two
phones)

10 Status light
Note: The status light stops flashing to conserve
powerafter 20 minutes on a callor of inactivity, but the
speakerphone remains on.
slow red flash idle (not connected to a
phone)
steady red (status
light) trying to connect to your phone
steady red (mute
light) muted
slow red pulse in a low battery state
If status light
shows... your speakerphone is...

11Settings
Settings
make some changes
Turn voice prompts on & off
With the speakerphone turned on and not on a call,
press and hold either Volume button and the Call
button until you hear
“voice instructions on” or “voice
instructions off”
.
Note: The voice prompts are only in English.
Reset
Caution: This action erases all pairing information
stored in your speakerphone.
With your speakerphone turned on, press and hold Call
, Volume Up , and Volume Down buttons
until the mute and status lights begin flashing.
1 Press and hold Call , Volume Down , and
Mute buttons until the lights turn off.
2 Slide Power switch to OFF then ON to restart your
speakerphone.

12 Problems?
Problems?
we’ve got solutions
My speakerphone will not enter pairing mode
Make sure that any devices previously paired with the
speakerphone are turned off. If the status light is not
steady in blue, first turn off the other device, then turn
the speakerphone off and on. The status light
becomes steady in blue and you hear
“ready to pair” .
My phone doesn't find my speakerphone when
searching
Make sure the status light on your speakerphone is
steady in blue when your phone is searching for
devices. If not, reset the speakerphone to factory
condition (see “Reset” on page 11).The speakerphone
resets and you hear
“ready to pair” and see the status
light steady in blue.
My speakerphone worked before but now it's not
working
Make sure your phone is on and the Bluetooth feature
is turned on in your phone. If the Bluetooth feature
was turned off or was turned on only temporarily, you
may need to restart the Bluetooth feature and pair your
phone and speakerphone again (see “Pair & connect”
on page 5).

13Support
Support
If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here
to help.
Go to www.motorola.com/bluetoothsupport or
www.motorola.pairxusa.com, or contact us at
1-877-MOTOBLU. You can also contact the Motorola
Customer Support Center at: 1-800-331-6456 (United
States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for
hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).

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Safety, Regulatory & Legal
Safety & General Information
Safety Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ
THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USINGYOUR DEVICE.
Use & Safety for Battery-Powered Accessories
• Do not store or use your battery-powered accessory (such as a Bluetooth®
headset or other device) in temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 60°C
(140°F).
• Do not recharge your accessory in temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C
(113°F).
• Conditionsinsideaparkedcarcanexceedthisrange.Donotstoreyouraccessory
in a parked car.
• Do not store your accessory in direct sunlight.
• Storing your fully charged accessory in high-temperature conditions may
permanently reduce the life ofthe internal battery.
• Battery life may temporarily shorten in low-temperature conditions.
Approved Accessories
Use of accessories not approved by Motorola, including but not limited to batteries,
antennas, and convertible covers, may cause your mobile device to exceed RF
energy exposure guidelines andmay void your mobile device’s warranty. For a list of
approved Motorola accessories, visit our Web site at:
www.motorola.com
Driving Precautions
Responsible and safe driving is your primaryresponsibilitywhen behind the wheel
of a vehicle. Using a mobile device oraccessory for a call or other application while
driving may cause distraction.Usinga mobile device or accessory may beprohibited
or restricted in certain areas, always obey the laws and regulations on the use of
these products.
While driving, NEVER:
• Typeorreadtexts.

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• Enter or reviewwritten data.
• Surf the web.
• Input navigation information.
• Perform any other functionsthat divert your attention fromdriving.
While driving, ALWAYS:
• Keep your eyes on the road.
• Use a handsfree device if available or required by law in your area.
• Enter destination information into a navigation device before driving.
• Use voice activated features (such as voice dial) and speaking features (such as
audible directions), if available.
• Obeyalllocallawsandregulationsfortheuseofmobiledevicesandaccessories
in the vehicle.
• End your call or other task if you cannot concentrate on driving.
Responsible driving practices can be found at www.motorola.com/callsmart
(in English only).
Caution About High Volume Usage
Warning: Exposure to loud noise from any source for extended
periods of timemayaffectyour hearing. Thelouderthe volumesound
level, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected.
To protect your hearing:
• Limit the amount of time you use headsets or headphones at high volume.
• Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
• Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
If you experiencehearingdiscomfort, includingthe sensation of pressure or fullness
in your ears, ringing in your ears, or muffledspeech, you shouldstoplistening to the
device through your headset or headphones and have your hearing checked.
For more information about hearing, see our Web site at
direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/nss/AcousticSafety.asp (in English
only).
Small Children
Keep your mobile device and its accessories away from small children.
These products are not toys and may be hazardous to small children. For example:

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• A choking hazard may exist for small, detachable parts.
• Improper use could result in loud sounds, possibly causing hearing injury.
• Improperly handled batteries could overheat and cause a burn.
Symbol Key
Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, defined as follows:
European Union Directives Conformance
Statement
EU Conformance
Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with:
• The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
• All other relevant EUDirectives
Symbol Definition
Important safety information follows.
Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device in a fire.
Do not dispose of your battery or product with your household
waste. See “Recycling” for more information.
For indoor use only.
032374o
032376o

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The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
You can viewyour product’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC
(to R&TTE Directive) at
www.motorola.com/rtte . To find your DoC, enter the
Product Approval Number from your product’s label in the “Search” bar on the Web
site.
FCC Notice to Users
FCC Notice
The following statement applies to all products that have received FCC
approval. Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the
format FCC ID:xxxxxx on the product label.
Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user.
Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.21.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference, and(2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(3).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
Product
Approval
Number

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turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada Notice to Users
IndustryCanadaNotice
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interferenceand(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterference
that may cause undesired operation of the device. See RSS-GEN 7.1.5. This Class B
digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Privacy & Data Security
Privacy & Data Security
Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone.
Because some features of your product may affect your privacy or data security,
please follow these recommendations to enhance protection of your information:
• Monitor access —Keepyourproductwithyouanddonotleaveitwhereothers
may have unmonitored access. Lock your product’s keypad where this feature is
available.
• Keep software up to date —If Motorola or a software/application vendor
releases a patch or software fix for your product that updates the device’s
security, install it as soon as possible.
• Secure Personal Information —Your product can store personal information
in various locations including a SIM card, memory card, and built-in memory. Be
sure to remove or clear all personal information before you recycle, return, or
give away your product.
Note: For information on how to backup or wipe data from your product, go to
www.motorola.com/support
• Online accounts —Some products provide a Motorola online account. Go to
your account for information on how to manage the account, and how to use
security features.